Mario as he looked on old consoles, every line made of tiny steps. Coloring it square by square is calming for older kids and a nice nod to the retro games for parents, who may remember the original. Try sticking to just red, blue, brown and skin tone. This pixel Mario drawing contrasts with baby Mario.
Mario drawn in pixel art, standing straight with square edges everywhere.
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Pixel Art Mario: how to draw it step by step
Here is pixel art mario in 6 steps.
1
Draw the cap with stepped square edges.
2
Add the M badge and the eyes in small blocks.
3
Build the nose and mustache out of squares.
4
Square off the shoulders and the gloves.
5
Add the overalls with their two buttons.
6
Finish with the legs and the blocky shoes.
What you need
Paper, a pencil and an eraser.