Topic Guide Collection
Pixel Art Basics Guides
Learn grid sizes, numbered patterns, cleanup habits, and the tradeoffs that make manual copying easier.
Use this path when a source image is too detailed, a grid feels noisy, or you need a clearer numbered reference.
Topic reading path
Start with these guides in order. Each card gives you one practical workflow to try before moving to the next step.
BeginnerPixel Art BasicsTomodachi Life Grid Size ChartChoose grid sizes and canvas presets for icons, clothes, posters, TV screens, book covers, interiors, and custom ratios.
BeginnerPixel Art BasicsNumbered Pixel Grid Patterns for Tomodachi LifeUse numbered pixel grid patterns as paint-by-numbers worksheets for manual Palette House copying.
IntermediatePixel Art BasicsAdvanced Color Mixing for Tomodachi Life Pixel GridsAdvanced color techniques for pixel grids — dithering, color temperature, shadow placement, and palette optimization.IntermediatePixel Art BasicsSmall Grid Pixel Art Tricks for Tomodachi LifeTechniques for creating effective pixel art on small grids — silhouette testing, outline strategies, and anti-aliasing.What this topic helps with
These guides keep the workflow focused on source image choices, grid size decisions, palette cleanup, and export steps that fit this topic.
- Grid size choices for each canvas
- Numbered pattern exports
- Cleaner edges and color reduction