
CHAPTER 3
Who Am I and Why Do I
Know So Much about
Pixel Art?
W
IWamIandwhatwasIdoingagain?Cometothink
of it, how the hell did I get here? Where did I leave my keys? Brace
yourself for the backstory. Maybe you want to get some chamomile tea or
something to help settle you in for this heartwarming tale.
Many years ago I was an art student with the intention of becoming a
painter. I studied all about how to use traditional renaissance techniques
to create niy artwork and avoided anything about how to apply what was
learned practically (i.e., how to get a job). So focused were my passions that
I convinced my academic adviser that it was in my best ...