Digital Art
Beginner
45 mins
Teacher/Student led
+80 XP
What you need:
Chromebook/Laptop/PC or iPad/Tablet

Introduction to Pixels

In this lesson, you will get to know about pixels and how they are used to create digital images. You will also make your own pixel art using a fun tool called Piskel.
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    1 - Getting Started with Piskel

    Open your internet browser and go to the website www.piskelapp.com.

    Look for a button that says 'Create Sprite' and click on it. Congrats, you've started your new pixel art project!

    2 - Discovering Pixels

    Pixels are like tiny colored blocks that together make up a picture on your computer, tablet, or smartphone screen.

    In your Piskel project, you can see a grid of small squares. Each square is a pixel!

    Try clicking on different squares to change their color. See how your picture changes!



    3 - Pixel Drawing Tools

    Let's learn about the different drawing tools available in Piskel and how to use them to create your pixel art.

    Pen Tool
    This is the most basic tool. You can use it to draw pixels one by one. Click on the pen icon on the left side of the screen to select it. Then, click on the color you want to use from the color palette below. Now, you can start drawing on the canvas by clicking on the squares.

    Paint Bucket Tool
    This tool is used to fill an area with the same color. Click on the paint bucket icon to select it. Choose your color from the color palette. Click on the area you want to fill on the canvas.

    Eraser Tool
    If you make a mistake, don't worry! The eraser tool can help. Click on the eraser icon to select it. Then, click on the pixels you want to erase on the canvas.

    Rectangle Tool and Circle Tool
    These tools let you draw rectangles and circles easily. Click on the rectangle or circle icon to select it. Choose your color from the color palette. Click and drag on the canvas to draw a rectangle or circle. Remember, practice makes perfect.

    So, try using each tool to get the hang of it. Happy drawing!


    4 - Creating Your First Pixel Art

    Now, think of a simple picture you want to create. It could be a smiling face, a star, or anything you like!

    Use the drawing tools in Piskel to create your picture. Click on the squares (pixels) to fill them with color. Have fun and use your creativity!


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