Trixel Artwork

I think it may be nostalgia of the early-gamer generation, or maybe it is the interest in simplification, but 8-bit and shape based art and games are all the rage right now. A program called Hexels allows people to create artwork in a grid-based format using simple shapes, called trixel art. It reminds me of Minecraft and the amazingly sophisticated art and worlds that people can make with the most basic grid. It goes to show that creativity is limitless.

This work is from artist Etall from her tumblr Doodle of the Day. She uses CS5 and Hexels to make original, commission, and fan based artwork. The range of her work is what is so intriguing to me, and the animation adds a whole new level to it all. The colors and subject matter give a glimpse into her imagination and the worlds that she sees.