Cute pixel art comes in various forms, but whichever you want, the problem is finding exactly where to get them. That’s especially true for custom cute pixel art, you know, the kind that’s hard to find on image sharing and download sites like Pinterest and Shutterstock.
In this guide, I’ll detail how you can get the exact kind of cute pixel art you want and on a budget too!
Cute pixel art sharing and download sites
Quick search for cute pixel art, and you’ll be greeted with art from pixel art reseller sites like Shutterstock and image sharing sites like Pinterest.
There are two problems with the pixel art on these sites:
For free sites like Pinterest, you cannot use the cute pixel art you found there for personal or commercial use. You can maybe share them, but, using them without express permission from the creator is a copyrights violation.
For sites where you can buy cute pixel art like Shutterstock:
- Copyright terms vary, so while you might get permission to use the cute pixel art you bought for personal purposes, commercial license might be off the table.
- You also don’t get customized or personalized cute pixel art. It’ll be generic cute pixel artwork that’s been downloaded and used several times before you came around.
Where to get custom license-free cute pixel art
To get a custom cute pixel art you can use however you wish, whether personal or commercially, you need to commission an artist who specializes in making cute pixel art.
It’s either that or you make the pixel art yourself.
I know what you’re thinking; I’ve never commissioned an artist before. Where do I find an artist who’s open for commissions, and aren’t art commissions expensive stuff?
Thanks to an increasingly digital world, commissioning an artist is as easy pie, and no, it won’t cost you an arm or a leg. Matter of fact, you can commission a skilled cute pixel art creator for as low as $5.
You’ll find that kind of pixel art commission deal on marketplaces for freelance artists like Fiverr. Fiverr links persons like you looking for cute pixel art to professional artists who specialize in making that type of art.
And by acting as an intermediary, they prevent all the wrong things that could go wrong when you trust an internet stranger with your money.
Cute pixel art makers on Fiverr, like I said, are ridiculously cheap to hire, at least when compared to other art commissioning sites.
For the money you pay, you get top-draw art that’s customized to your taste and free to use for whatever use-case you deem fit.
Wanna give it a try, check out the Fiverr cute pixel art marketplace, or if you’d rather skip the hassle of trying to make a selection from the many artists on there, you can use my recommended list.
Top cute pixel art makers
Yumykon: best overall
I’ve talked about custom pixel art being extremely affordable, and this artist is the perfect representation of what I mean. For just $5, you get a created- from-scratch cute pixel art made to your specifications and usable however you want.
This is a professional pixel art maker who’s been in the business for well over five years. That’s all to say, he’s more than capable of creating superbly finished pixel art in as many formats as you can imagine.
Whether it’s for an online avatar, fanart, banners or backgrounds, or photo-based pixel art for funsies, Yumykon has done all of that and then some. He’s even good at creating animated cute pixel art, the type you’d use as gaming assets.
When what you need is a well developed cute pixel art at what’s perhaps the best pixel art commission rates possible, then this is your artist.
Over seven years spent creating pixel arts is no joke, and I’m more than certain he has the skills to create even the most complex cute pixel artwork and on a budget too!
Pawfauzan: best for anime-style cute pixel art
Pawfauzan’s specialty is creating anime-type cute pixel art, so away from the generalist cute pixel art creator that is Yumykon. Everything from chibi styled cute pixel art to cute pixel art of your favorite anime character is well covered.
And if you’d like yourself to look like an anime superhero, all the while in cute pixel art format, then this is also your guy.
His work kinda tones down on intricate detailing and elaborate designs, so it’s more of cute pixel art in original pixel art form, the kind you’ll see on retro video games.
There’s a lot of minimalism going on, and that’s not a bad thing. In fact, if you’re the type to want pure pixel art not overly designed or overly complex, then you’ll love his work.
I should add, however, that this is not the usual cheap cute pixel art commission gig. There’s a signature style with this artist’s cute pixel art, and everything is customized from the bare bones up.
You’re not getting pixel artwork that bears any similarity with that of the next guy online – it’s totally custom, hand-drawn and bespoke to match your needs.
K0unna: best for cute pixel avatars
Need a bored ape pixel avatar for your Twitter feed, or you just want an insanely cute pixel art to use on all your social media profiles. K0unna is the cute pixel avatar specialist.
Much like Pawfauzan, I love how he is able to minify otherwise complex photos and templates into cute and intriguing pixel art that still maintains the personality of the original photo. So it’s cute pixel avatars that still look a lot like you or whatever template you commission him to pixelate in their pixel form.
That’s a feat many pixel artists struggle to achieve. Many times what you’ll get is a pixelated artwork that has the colors of the original picture, but none of its form or design features, which is no better than simply buying a generic cute pixel art from Shutterstock and the likes.
K0unna overcomes this challenge by drawing all cute pixel art commissions from scratch. That way he’s able to retain the fine associations that give each pixel art the form and design features of the original base character.
He’s definitely the guy you should be hiring for cute pixel art commissions you want to represent your image or brand on social media.
There’s a whole lot of other cute pixel artists on the Fiverr marketplace, and if these top three don’t fulfill your need feel free to check them out.
Frequently asked questions
How much will a cute pixel art cost?
The actual cost of a cute pixel art will depend on the art itself and the commissioning artist:
If you’re buying generic cute pixel art from reseller sites like Shutterstock, expect to pay between $1 – $3 per each cute pixel art.
If you’re commissioning an artist to create custom pixel art for you from scratch, expect to pay between $5 – $20 per piece.
If you want a custom animated cute pixel art, expect to pay upwards of $15 per piece.
Where can I find cute pixel art anime?
For cute pixel art in anime style, you’ll usually need to commission a pixel artist to create one from scratch.
Most reseller sites don’t really have custom anime cute pixel art, and for the ones that do, you can be rest assured it’s been bought and used 100 million times before you.
Commissioning an artist to create a custom cute pixel art in anime style is something you can do on freelance marketplaces like Fiverr.
Fiverr’s marketplace houses a teeming population of pixel artists who can hire to create whatever kind of anime-style pixel art for you for as low as $5. Check out the Fiverr freelance marketplace for cute pixel artists by clicking this 🔗 link.
Where can I get cute pixel art for girls?
Much like you would any other form of custom cute pixel art you can easily get a cute pixel art girl type by 🔗 commissioning a cute pixel artist on a freelance platform like Fiverr.
There are so many cute pixel artists to pick from, but you can go through the recommended pixel artist segment for my top picks.
With a cute pixel artist, you don’t only get a girl version of a cute pixel art; you also get something that’s truly customized and unique to you – not generic and likely to be found elsewhere online.
Where can I find cute pixel art backgrounds?
Templates for backgrounds of cute pixel art can be found on free wallpaper download sites like Pixabay.com and pexels.com.
If you want a background that’s actually pixelated or custom, you should consider 🔗 commissioning a pixel artist to make one from scratch for you.
Find cute pixel artists on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork. Of the two, Fiverr’s my favorite for the ease of commissioning an artwork and the added buyer protection that comes with each commission you order – either get exactly what you want or request a refund.
