Pixel Tattoo: Retro Skin Games

Pixel, abbreviated PX Is the basic unit of measure for the clarity of a digital raster image.

It is called picture element, in English, which in French can be translated as "picture element".

In a digital image, part of which is magnified several times, the pixels appear as small abstract squares.

Pixels can be roughly rectangular or square. The pixel size depends on the size of the screen or graphics card.

In the computer world, a pixel is encoded using several bits, that is, the minimum amount of information transmitted by a computer message.

Le pixel art is a digital composition with a low screen resolution and a limited number of colors. Simply put, it is a plastic image of a computer pixel.

However, these limitations of minimalistic material require stylization of the motive and a certain aesthetic study. Indeed, the creation of a work in which the pixels are, simply put, distinguishable is not a sufficient condition for pixel art.

This "new art" was born with the first computers and the first video games such as Pac Man ou space invaders... These works pixel art created by "pixel" or "pixel artists" who associate this practice with art.

Video game design space invaders this is a well-known motive in pixel art : we find this motive hidden in several large cities.

The pixel tattoo is largely inspired by the computer pixel represented by a small abstract square.

This motive is considered "retro" as it is found in retro games... A pixel tattoo is almost inseparable from a retro video game as it features visible pixels.

Pixel tattoos are worn today the fans video games (e.g. Nintendo or Séga licenses) or universe Geek, in general: movies, manga or comics.

We have selected the most beautiful pixel tattoos for you.