Bead Sprites: An interesting gift/decor idea

aria

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So I collect art prints, but I tend to make an exception for --interesting-- video game art in various forms.

I like the work of Jude Buffum, Scott C and several others.

Doctor Octoroc, who doubles as a talented 8-bit musician, is terrific with his bead sprite art, where he uses beads to create a pixel-like rendering.

Voila:
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He's taking commissions, which means if you have an idea you're willing to pay for --he'll make it.

http://www.doctoroctoroc.com/art-design/i-am-officially-open-for-commissions-again/

I'm debating about one myself, I just need to think of a character I'd really like.
 
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Thats friggin awesome! I don't even want to think of the time to pull the detailed information let alone do the bead work.
 
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Sn00t said:
Damn, that looks sweet, always wanted to be able to do a few myself, I wonder if they use some kind of software to find out what goes where etc?

Reminds me of an artist I quite like called Invader, check out his stuff....
http://www.space-invaders.com/

You can look through some of his work here...
http://www.space-invaders.com/artworks.html
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Invader's interesting. I've actually seen his stuff in the wild (or possibly an imitation) when I was in LA --though I know he's been in LA. I think he's French.
 
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That Slug is fucking awesome! I wonder what he charges for a piece that size?

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Hmm, I think they sell fusible beads at the store under my apartment... I am so making some Metal Slug sprites to put on my bulletin board :3

Haha, I remember making things with these beads when I was in grade school. I've been wanting to get some pixelblocks or whatever they're called to make some SNES game sprites...can't believe I never thought of using these, they're like a billion times cheaper, and permanent! :P

SLUGTANK!
slugtank.png

Totally gonna make it.


Best keychain ever? I think so. (Or cellphone charm?)
soldierscare.png


@Sn00t:
Sprite + Photoshop = enlarged printout with a grid around all the pixels.

Other than that, it's just a matter of picking out the palette :D
 
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Nice arrangement, looks awesome. Go for it Bobak!
Ya Sn00t, to match the pixel color. I like painting and I do this often to match colors and shapes. Nice Invader stuff.
 
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TheBakachan said:
Hmm, I think they sell fusible beads at the store under my apartment... I am so making some Metal Slug sprites to put on my bulletin board :3

Haha, I remember making things with these beads when I was in grade school. I've been wanting to get some pixelblocks or whatever they're called to make some SNES game sprites...can't believe I never thought of using these, they're like a billion times cheaper, and permanent! :P

SLUGTANK!
slugtank.png

Totally gonna make it.


Best keychain ever? I think so. (Or cellphone charm?)
soldierscare.png


@Sn00t:
Sprite + Photoshop = enlarged printout with a grid around all the pixels.

Other than that, it's just a matter of picking out the palette :D
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That would be a cool keychain.
 
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Hmmm, normal fusible beads (5mm) make NEO-GEO sprites impractical for anything other than decoration ;o Even with the 2.5mm beads I saw (But which you can't seem to buy in the US) that second sprite might even be too big for a keychain ;<

I grabbed some more sprites I'd like to make. :P
fio2.png
rumi.png
eri.png
marco.png

sniper.png
shieldsoldier.png
shieldsoldier2.png
minigunsoldier.png

and of course the item icons and stuff would be great little ones.
 
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I just got in contact to have him make my avatar, his estimate seemed reasonable so I'm going to see what he comes up with --I'll share it here once its done. I don't know how long it will take.
 
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If you're going to have your avatar made at least base it on the original CFC art a la:

Hsien-KoBeaded.jpg


Why are you really paying this guy to do this for you though? Something like this is 1st grade level arts and crafts. It's a bit like paying someone to put together a Lego set for you.
 
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Praise the Lard said:
Why are you really paying this guy to do this for you though? Something like this is 1st grade level arts and crafts. It's a bit like paying someone to put together a Lego set for you.
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I have no particular interest in doing it, and his price probably totals the rate I would pay someone to make it.
 
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Bobak said:
I have no particular interest in doing it, and his price probably totals the rate I would pay someone to make it.
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Finding matching color beads would also be hard. You have to have a good eye. Not as easy as it seems.
 
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How much are we talking?

$100+?

I REALLY like the 3d Vic Viper.
 
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Would be interested in getting one done if the price is reasonable. That slug looks great. I don't think I'd have the time or patience to do one myself.
 
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I would do one of the Metal Slug bosses. Maybe even a Terry Geese standoff.
 
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BigTinz said:
How much are we talking?

$100+?

I REALLY like the 3d Vic Viper.
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loegan43 said:
Would be interested in getting one done if the price is reasonable. That slug looks great. I don't think I'd have the time or patience to do one myself.
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I've got a quote, but I have no idea the size. Once I do, I'll post it along with the price I paid.
 
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I know some guy on DP does this stuff maybe we will have some Bead Czars.
 
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