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[Virtuaboy123]

Hello all
I just need some inspiration and/or advice for this winter break, I'm going to try improving my pixel art. I might even try taking a class next semester.

I just have a list of questions, I'd like to here from you guys.
-Why do you do pixel art?
-Does anyone on here make a living by simply doing pixelart alone or at least have had a job or been hired to make some?
-Did you ever take classes? did they help?
-How much time a day do you think you spend making pixel art?
-Whats your recommended program for doing pixel art?
You don't have to answer them all, but I'd like some input.

I only do this as a hobby but I feel like I rush through my work sometimes or I come back and think it's not as good looking as when I finished it.

Thanks