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Description Added a FAQ list~

F.A.Q.
♦ Q: How do you make the background transparent in SAI?
A: When you save as .png a window should pop up. It will look like this:
 
You have to select the second option and then hit ok.

♦ Q: The window with the .png options doesn't appear.
A: If that window doesn't pop up, you may have to update your SAI. Older versions don't support transparency (32bbp).

♦ Q: Do you work in one layer?
A: No, I use different layers for lineart, base colors and shading.

♦ Q: How do you recolor the lineart?
A: You should keep the lineart in a separated layer. To color it, just lock the opacity of the lineart layer and color with a darker color than the shading.

♦ Q: I can't make an eraser brush that's binary.
A: Don't use the eraser tool. Instead set a new binary tool and change the opacity from the predetermined settings to 0.

♦ Q: Does only SAI have a binary tool?
A: No, Photoshop pencil tool or MSPaint pencil are the same as the binary tool.

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Edit - I have the spanish version of SAI so the tools and settings were in spanish too. I downloaded the english ver and took new screenshots of the toolbar, now you have the tutorial entirely in english hehe xD Also corrected some writing mistakes ;;

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Huge file! > A <

Okay, this is a tutorial basically of how I pixel everything. That chibi is a bit old, I've improved a little since then but it's a simple character and I think it's easier to understand the tutorial that way.
The image of the chibi used here is enlarged.
Here's the original: 

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment, I'll try my best to answer them~ 
Oh and if you find any grammar/spelling mistake please tell me ;; hehe

Featuring some guides about the basics of pixel art:
   

Also you should read this amazing topic about creating pixel art:  Topic: The Pixel Art Tutorial

Please don't copy, edit, repost or reupload this tutorial.
Art and character © Riukkii
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Comments: 321

wolf-hat In reply to ??? [2015-01-23 16:58:31 +0000 UTC]

Mizzi you've gotten so good at making EVERYTHING!

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Riukkii In reply to wolf-hat [2015-02-02 05:42:53 +0000 UTC]

Ahh--Cassie ; A ; Glad to hear from you!
eeep thank you so much //v\\

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Raii-licious In reply to ??? [2015-01-23 16:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's really useful ouo

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Riukkii In reply to Raii-licious [2015-02-02 05:40:46 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! Glad to hear that ^^

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Mitsui-Li In reply to ??? [2015-01-13 00:53:14 +0000 UTC]

   

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Kinkifun In reply to ??? [2015-01-04 20:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou.

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TheDespairingShima In reply to ??? [2015-01-02 23:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This really helped me!

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xSarara In reply to ??? [2015-01-02 21:53:06 +0000 UTC]

Omg thank you so much!! This was incredibly helpful :3

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PixlKitty In reply to ??? [2014-12-31 19:35:03 +0000 UTC]

I think I'm in love.

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The-Curvy-Geek In reply to ??? [2014-12-19 15:48:28 +0000 UTC]

Question: what program do you use to animate these lil cuties?

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Riukkii In reply to The-Curvy-Geek [2014-12-23 20:26:08 +0000 UTC]

I use Photoshop CS5 ^^

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Takaharu-Oimikado In reply to ??? [2014-12-06 19:50:38 +0000 UTC]

Really love this tutorial it helped me a lot :3 I use Gimp to make pixel art, would you say Sai is better?

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Siomga In reply to ??? [2014-12-03 18:22:11 +0000 UTC]

Amazing,but how do you make the background transparent in sai?

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Riukkii In reply to Siomga [2014-12-15 18:37:46 +0000 UTC]

It's explained at the bottom of the tutorial but you basically have to save file as .png and choose the 32bpp ARGB option in the save options window. If this window doesn't pop up it's because your SAI version is old.
Hope this helps :^)

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Siomga In reply to Riukkii [2014-12-16 21:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and sorry for my mistake ^_^

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Riukkii In reply to Siomga [2014-12-17 02:20:13 +0000 UTC]

No problem! You're welcome <3

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ajtakashi In reply to ??? [2014-11-20 13:50:07 +0000 UTC]

I've learned something new. I've always used the same tone/hue/color for the outline. Now I know I also have to consider shadows and lightings can also affect the outlines. Thank you.

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Riukkii In reply to ajtakashi [2014-12-15 18:19:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad this tutorial was useful for you! ^u^//

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Hanjeoo In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 16:00:23 +0000 UTC]

used here ;; v ;;
.: Hiikary deviantart ID :.
thank you for this helpful tutorial!

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Turtlekisskiss In reply to ??? [2014-11-06 02:03:17 +0000 UTC]

you are the reason I can finally do eyes in MS paint. bless yo face.

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bisquie In reply to ??? [2014-10-27 14:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the beautiful tutorial!

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Riukkii In reply to bisquie [2014-10-29 19:35:38 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure~

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artisticAnthro In reply to ??? [2014-10-26 19:34:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!This really helped alot. ( :

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Riukkii In reply to artisticAnthro [2014-10-29 19:35:41 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful~ ^^

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StarryShyroo In reply to ??? [2014-10-21 22:36:21 +0000 UTC]

Can't wait to get my tablet try this put! 

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Rena-Dango In reply to ??? [2014-10-16 21:44:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot. This was really really helpful to me >_<

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Riukkii In reply to Rena-Dango [2014-10-29 19:37:13 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure~ I'm glad to hear that ^u^

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MangaErudite In reply to ??? [2014-10-16 14:35:06 +0000 UTC]

A very detailed and simple guide. Thank you for the tutorial!

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Makaylafashion In reply to ??? [2014-10-15 02:13:56 +0000 UTC]

This is really nice tutorial. I feel like I can actually do pixel art now :3

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LaPumpkINK In reply to ??? [2014-10-14 01:30:53 +0000 UTC]

El tutorial esta BUENISIMO!♥ muchisimas gracias!!:') 
me recontra ayudaste!<3

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Riukkii In reply to LaPumpkINK [2014-10-29 19:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Gracias! <3 Que bueno que haya sido de ayuda~ ^u^//

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Ana-AD In reply to ??? [2014-10-12 10:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I always wanted to know how to do it! Thank you for this tutorial! n.n It's really useful! ^^

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Hero-Destroyer In reply to ??? [2014-10-12 05:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Drawing normal digital arts with dodging, shading, and with smoothing linearts tools, it isn't that hard. But drawing pixel arts with perfect details, I'm impressed.
Nice job, great tutorial, gonna try this someday.

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Untangled-Tangle In reply to ??? [2014-10-11 15:58:15 +0000 UTC]

WOw, this is an awesome tutorial!! :3

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Riukkii In reply to Untangled-Tangle [2014-10-12 03:35:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much ~

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ruuikii In reply to ??? [2014-10-11 15:42:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is a really helpful tutorial! You show all these steps perfectly.

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Riukkii In reply to ruuikii [2014-10-12 03:36:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so! ^u^

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ruuikii In reply to Riukkii [2014-10-13 00:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Youre welcome!

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xXcloudieXx In reply to ??? [2014-10-11 15:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Omg Thank you!! Soo much!

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Riukkii In reply to xXcloudieXx [2014-10-12 03:37:56 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome <3 I hope it helps (:

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JovySanchez02 In reply to ??? [2014-10-07 01:27:42 +0000 UTC]

It's helpful! It's very very very very very very helpful!!! I'll hug you!!! Huggg!!!!   

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Riukkii In reply to JovySanchez02 [2014-10-12 03:33:22 +0000 UTC]

*hugs back*

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JovySanchez02 In reply to Riukkii [2014-10-12 13:16:03 +0000 UTC]

I love hugs!!!! Kyah!!! Finally! I have found a hugging community!!!  

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Weebleamy In reply to ??? [2014-10-04 01:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this! It's very helpful!

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Riukkii In reply to Weebleamy [2014-10-05 00:52:21 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! ^v^ Glad you found it helpful~

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DigiOtaku123 In reply to ??? [2014-09-20 14:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial!

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Yenni-Vu [2014-09-19 08:50:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for making it!^^

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BlackTeaGirl In reply to ??? [2014-09-03 17:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Cool!! I'm Beginner, and this makes me know that you don't need be a professional artist to be cool on DA! Thanks!! That's so Useful! 

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zyukii In reply to ??? [2014-08-26 08:36:07 +0000 UTC]

This helps so so much! Thanks even though I dont follow the sketch step haha :3

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xNarutoFreakygirl93x In reply to ??? [2014-07-20 01:16:12 +0000 UTC]

for some reason my binary tool doesn't seem to be working TT O TT

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