Top-Down Pixel Art Town and Q+A Session!

I thought I’d take some time to answer a few common questions I receive about both pixel art and myself! In this video, I work on a new top-down scene and we discuss getting better at pixel art, using a mouse or a tablet, and whether or not I’ll ever make a game! :D

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Check out my art here:

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Title sequence theme music by Failpositive:

Background chip tune music by mcguy215:

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Other music featured throughout this video was obtained through the Youtube Audio Library:

‘Sand Castles’ by The Green Orbs
‘Earth Bound’ by Slynk
‘Skanada' by Text Me Records
‘Willies Island Moped’ by The Whole Other
‘Kraya’ by Freedom Trail Studio
‘How it Began’ by Silent Partner
‘Calimba’ by E’s Jammy Jams
‘Wild Pogo’ by Francis Preve

[cynicap]

PLEASE put "I make pictures out of tiny squares" in a shirt

[alexanderhinke]

i cant believe you're using a track pad for all of your art. Absolute legend

[augustusbrown]

Wow this is great, it looks like a Pokémon city on Steroids.

[dacq]

Now that we've got a name, I'm excited to see Nano the Monkey's lore grow with every piece

[strangegrey]

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me into trying to make pixel art again! It's been a while since I've really put effort into making anything and you're videos really helped me get back into the groove of making art! Thank you.

[AuxenceF]

8:06, if you want, you can try to do a game jam with a programmer,

It can take from 24h to a week (it can vary wildly from one jam to another) and at the end you have a game ^^.

[andrianhiew]

I've said it in the community post, but I just wanna say it again.
You're my new inspiration for trying out this art style that have shaped many of my childhood, from pokemon to dodgy gameboy games to megaman battle network.
I really love the way your present your content and teach me stuff! I hope your channel grows bigger and let more people know about Nano and the beauty of pixel art!

[nikkijewel]

You have such a calming personality, and make me excited about making pixel art.

[saddydummy]

Can I just say that you somehow made me try pixel art again?
It's always a pleasure watching these videos and seeing your tutorials.
It's so great making pictures with tiny squares.

[HumanBeanOfficial]

I see brandon making things with tiny squares, I click. I'm a simple man.

[ieatsoap]

I've tried pixel art few months ago for our game that we used to represent for our thesis but after that i just gave up because i feel like im not progressing anymore but by watching all your video listening to your tips and guide i progress dramatically no exaggeration.

[akshayjugdhar]

Mad respect brother. You create such beautiful, detailed artwork just using a mac is something commendable. all the very best for your future work.

[fofimino]

I started dabbing a little in pixel art some good years ago, but at that time I felt YouTube didn't have as many good channels as it has today. I am starting again the pixel art adventure to learn how to make the art for a game I want to make one day. Your content is really amazing and your videos are super high quality. Thank you for this awesome content and keep it up!

[lause]

i had been trying pixel art but you're vids inspire my pieces a ton! thanks bro!

[maewilkes]

Q&A is amazing, it will help so many new artists, like me. I've been trying out pixel art, having been inspired by your videos. Off to order a print of the Garage 3 cyberpunk scene now, I love that one! 😍

[BikoFactory]

I love the tone of your videos, dude. They're chill and endearing, but also educational. Always relaxing to watch them!

[retrocademedia-announcements]

A game made with this style could be really unique. There's something particularly special about this style of pixelart

[swiirlee]

your artwork is amazing, and i enjoyed the q&a format very much :] your thorough answers are very helpful. also, congrats on opening your shop!!

[xJoln]

Hello. I know this is an old video and I'm late to comment, but you are the first person that I enjoy watching doing pixel art after I started being into pixel art these days! Thanks for the tips! You helped me a lot on how to improve my works. ^^

[KailynnKat]

This video came out at just the right time! Just a few days ago I began working on my first real game in GB Studio, which will feature a small town. And your art style always inspires me so much whenever I see it!