(Originally published on September 15, 2009)

A small gem today:

I grew up playing computer games on 8- and 16-bit platforms such as ZX Spectrum and Amiga. And between ages 7 and 13 I probably spent more time looking at pixelated characters than I did interacting with real people. Because of this, I hold pixel art dear in my heart.

Below is a piece I made for an article at my job a few years back, and a Photoshop source. Stay tuned for more pieces.