I am interested in starting to make my own art, but I don't know where to begin...

jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
edited April 2012 in Art, Graphics, Music and Sound
Hello Everybody,

As I am almost done with my first game, I want to invest some time into really learning how to create some cool graphics for future games to come. My budget is pretty low at around $50 (could maybe, maybe, go to $100), and don't know what to spend it on.

I am aware that Adobe Illustrator is out of question, which is too bad, at like $600. I have stumbled across this program called PixelMator (http://www.pixelmator.com/) that is at $30, and it looks like it would be my best bet as of right now.

Does anybody know of any other options that I should consider?

Thanks!
Jack McGraw

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  • jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
    @JohnPapiomitis

    How have I never seen this before?? Thank you so much!

    @SpriteAttack

    Your tutorials are absolutely amazing, and have convinced me to download Inkscape right now.

    Thank you!
    Jack McGraw
  • ZoytZoyt Member Posts: 374
    Well, you might not want to do only vector art. I prefer vector art, but you might suggest pixel art, where there are many tools. I suggest Photoshop or Pixemator, but there are trillions of other great ones too. If you like vector art, Inkscape is absolutely amazing and great, but you might also suggest Intaglio for a cheaper, $75 solution. Trust me, vector art takes almost as much creativity and patience as programming.
    Hope that helps!
  • jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
    @Zoyt
    Trust me, vector art takes almost as much creativity and patience as programming.
    Uhh-Ohh....

  • ZoytZoyt Member Posts: 374
    Mabey that's a little over exaderated, but it does take creativity. Ever since I started doing a little vector art, I've look at professionals like SpriteAttack and professional ads and wonder how they do the art... I'm always available for help, but I'm not as talented as others on the forums.
    Thanks!
  • jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
    Alright. Thanks!
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    edited April 2012
    Mabey that's a little over exaderated, but it does take creativity. Ever since I started doing a little vector art, I've look at professionals like SpriteAttack and professional ads and wonder how they do the art... I'm always available for help, but I'm not as talented as others on the forums.
    Thanks!
    Sprites been doing his thing for 20+ years ;)

  • ZoytZoyt Member Posts: 374
    @JohnPapiomitis - Oh... Well me for... About 6 months.
  • jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
    I guess you have to start somewhere.
  • LeonardDeveloperLeonardDeveloper Member Posts: 4,630
    If your a student as far as I'm aware you can get illustrator for $100 :)
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  • jckmcgrawjckmcgraw Member Posts: 647
    @leonarddeveloper

    Yes, I am a student in 8th grade. I'll look into that if I decide I don't like Inkscape.

    Thanks!
    Jack McGraw
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