Pixel Art Dirt Tile Tutorial | Here is How I Design My Tile Sets (Step-by-Step)

Simple, yet so challenging. Dirt tiles may seem like humble foundations, but their artistry holds the power to transform game worlds into captivating realms.

As a game designer and pixel artist, I understand the importance of getting your tiles right. That's why I'm here to guide you through the essential techniques as well as tips and tricks for your tile game. From choosing the perfect colors to adding texture and mastering shadings, this tutorial will guide you through the basics of making your own pixel art tile sets.

Whether you're a beginner pixel artist seeking a starting point or an enthusiast game developer looking to elevate your tile game, with these steps you can make tile sets in fast and easy without compromising on aesthetic. Through the video, I’ll answer some of the issues designers face while making their tile sets, like “Why does my dirt tile look monotonous?”, “How can I improve tile readability” or “How choose the right color palette for my dirt tiles?”

This is my first tutorial, so feel free to give me any feedback or requests. I’ll be happy to respond to any of your messages.

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You can find the timestamps to the video here:

0:00 Intro
0:12 How to make Dirt Tiles
3:13 Breathing room: Easy Way to Avoid Having the Same Patterns
3:43 Tile Shapes / Tile Map / Tile Sets
4:11 How to make Bottom Edge Dirt Tile
9:00 How to make Side Edge Dirt Tiles
13:24 How to make dirt tiles and characters stand out (Fix Low-readability)
14:08 How choose the right color palette for my dirt tiles?
14:59 Dirt Tiles Finished Result
15:09 Stay tuned for more pixel art content

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The program I use is Aseprite, you can find the link here:

https://www.aseprite.org/

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Music:
Night Shade by AdhesiveWombat (   • AdhesiveWombat - Night Shade ♫ NO COP...  )
Melancholic Walk by Pix (   • Melancholic Walk  )
A Night of Dizzy Spells by Eric Skiff (   • Eric Skiff - A Night Of Dizzy Spells ...  )

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