Midjourney Pixel Art

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Pixel art is a beloved retro art form that can bring a nostalgic feel to games, illustrations, and designs. Midjourney’s image generation can create original pixel art by providing the right prompts.

Some tips for pixel art prompts:

• Specify a low resolution like “32×32 pixels” or “64×64 pixels” for that classic blocky pixel look.

 

• Request 8-bit or 16-bit era game console style visuals to get the retro pixel aesthetic.

 

• Describe simplified, geometric forms rather than highly detailed elements. Shapes and colors are key in pixel art.

 

• Use terms like “sprite”, “pixelated”, “low-poly”, “boxy” to get the blocky old school game feel.

 

• Pick complementary colors in your palette that will look bold and vibrant even at low resolutions.

Here are some pixel art prompt examples to try:

• A cute pixel art frog with big eyes sitting on a lily pad, 32×32 pixels, 16 colors

 

• Pixel art space invaders marching down in neon colors, low resolution sprite style

 

• A pixelated ice cream sundae with sprinkles and cherry on top, 64×64 pixels, retro palette

 

• A striker kicking a soccer ball, pixel art animation loop in 16-bit game style

• A pirate ship sailing the seas, pixel art illustration with 32×32 resolution and limited palette

 

• Pixel art wizard casting a magic spell, low poly style with sparkling particle effects

 

• Cute pixel fox in a forest scene, 64×64 pixels, earthy color palette, retro game sprite

 

• Simple pixel art menu screen for a pizza restaurant game, with icons for orders and shops

 

• Pixelated city skyline at night, with windows lit up in bright colors, low res and blocky

 

• Pixel art self portrait, 32×32 pixels, distinctive hairstyle and outfit, bold outlines

 

• Underwater scene with pixel art tropical fish, sea turtles, coral, low polygon style

 

• Pixel desserts like cupcakes, doughnuts, and cake slices arranged on a table in isometric view

 

• Pixel explosion graphic in bright neon colors, could be used for a retro game effect

 

• A hopping pixel bunny character with big ears, bouncing animation cycles, 64×64 resolution

The key is crafting prompts with fun themes, imaginative styles, specific resolutions, popular retro gaming eras, and limited color palettes. Midjourney’s AI can generate novelty pixel art for projects with the right direction.