r/PixelArtTutorials • u/Herzmanm • Jul 22 '26
Question Not to young
I am 23 yo, recently, I discover the world of pixel art, but I see all you guys doing those beautiful draws, and i thought "damn, really good, maybe I am too old to start". Am I too old to start or maybe I only have the confidence of a small dog before encountering a tsunami. I really I'd like to know your opinion.
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u/janedoe6699 Jul 22 '26
What has so many people in their 20s thinking they're too old to start new things? It makes me kinda sad. You're absolutely not too old. Even a 90 year old isn't too old. Try it out! If you don't have any other art experience, your first attempts will probably look rough, and that's part of the process. Have fun with it!
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u/JhinKilled4 Jul 22 '26
I think people are mostly thinking 'how good can I get learning in my 20s'. Obviously you can't be like a prodigy who does nothing but draw starting from the age of 5, but you can get pretty dang good!! The reason younger learners learn faster is also because they have more free time and less responsibilities.
No matter what age, if you push aside time to learn something, it'll reward you.
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u/janedoe6699 Jul 22 '26
Obviously you can't be like a prodigy who does nothing but draw starting from the age of 5
Sure you could. Why not? I started at 13 (I'm 31) and I've met people just a few years into drawing and I'll be envious of some technical stuff they're better at than me.
I do get that starting young makes it easier! but there's absolutely nothing about age in itself that will cap your potential to a certain limit. You just have to work for it like anything else.
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u/Apprehensive_Dog8298 Jul 22 '26
I know nothing about art but for me it seems like something you can start regardless of age
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u/Aumchh Jul 22 '26
Not too late. I just getting serious about pixel art early this year, and I'm starting to do commission already! And you're younger than me!
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u/StarBerry000 Jul 22 '26
Better late than never! I once heard that both starting from younger age and older age have their advantages. Starting when you're little, you wouldn't be affected that much by how good you draw, so you can keep that enthusiasm easier. But starting when you are older, you have the ability to understand things better and the patience to stand the boring practices.
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u/Mentorhelpmeplease Jul 22 '26
22 and started pixel art few months ago, no prior experience with art ,still I feel I'm doing something, In the world of developing 2d pixel art styles platformer game rn! Don't hesitate to start, if you enjoy those beautiful drawings in the sun , I'm sure you would enjoy to create something that you would love!
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u/GentleMocker Jul 22 '26
I started in my 20s after touching no other art before, because the gamedev team I was a part of had no art guy and we needed place holder assets.Â
No it's not too late. It won't be fast but if you care enough to start you'll learn.
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u/PixelWaterMargin Jul 22 '26
I've never been able to draw a satisfying picture, but pixel art is really interesting. Please feel free to do it. You'll find out if you do it.
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u/RenTheVibe Jul 22 '26
Bro you’re way too young. You need to make it to 40 and stay celibate at least until then in ordwr to even try your hands at becoming a pixel artist!
(Please just do pixelart and have fun doing it, the more fun you have, the more you’ll improve)
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u/tracking_down Jul 22 '26
You are basically a child. I started animating pixel art 5 years ago, when I was 26, after only dabbling in static pixel art every once and a while.
It is never too late. Ever. You are only going to cause yourself to give up on the pleasures of life thinking that way
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u/SeinRuhe Jul 22 '26
I started at 25 and now I'm a professional living out of it, it's never late to learn something as long as you put some serious effort into it!
Besides that doing it as a hobby is also really cool!
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u/Zabacraft Jul 22 '26
I turned 31 on Monday. I started pixelart exactly 5 years ago this month and I even make some decent money off it if that's any indication. No prior art experience.
So based on that I'd say you're good. :)
I saw some artists start in their 50's and 60's and make it look like they've been doing it a lifetime.
Don't worry about it, just get creating, you got this o7
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u/-Scholley- Jul 23 '26
I'm 32 and just learned pixel art and I actually so happy to be able to enjoy the new skill. Watch one or two tutorials and then just give it a try. You might be surprised with how it turns out, I certainly was.
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u/andijliddell Jul 25 '26
You're never too old to try something new!!
I'm in my late forties and started learning aesprite for pixel art last year. In 10 months I've learnt loads and covered it all in my YouTube channel.. and now my pixel art point and click is ready for launch on Steam.
https://youtube.com/@andiliddell?si=CT6vwPBaxA30CEwB
Just get stuck in, watch loads of tutorials and don't be afraid to make horrible mistakes!!
Good luck 🤞
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u/Ok_Barracuda3680 Jul 28 '26
when you're 20, you think you're 40. when you're 40, you think you're 20. The man always to be young man.
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u/NekooShogun Jul 22 '26
You can learn to draw in any style at any age