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Heroic 8-Bit Illustrations

James Boorman Created a Series of Pixel-Like Iconic Characters

— September 14, 2015 — Pop Culture
Australian motion designer and illustrator James Boorman created a delightful series of 8-bit illustrations featuring popular fictional characters. The amazing artworks range from Boba Fett to The Hulk.

As the popularity of 8-bit illustrations increases, these images present a modernized retro feel. Each of the images features a recognizable character in a completely different setting. All of the tiny 8-bit pictures are placed atop a light-colored background to ensure they stand out. This technique also allows the viewer to distinguish the characters.

The images portray movement and bring a vast amount of character-specific traits into each frame. For example, Spider Man is viewed form a position facing forward, while both arms are spread out to unleash a sticky web that almost escapes the tiny square frame.
Trend Themes
1. Modernized Retro Illustrations - Opportunity for digital artists to create unique illustrations using 8-bit style with a modern twist.
2. Character-specific Tiny Artworks - Opportunity to create customizable tiny 8-bit images of popular fictional characters for merchandise and pop culture events.
3. Pixel Art Animation - Opportunity to create engaging animations using 8-bit style art that appeals to nostalgic gamers and animation enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Merchandise - Producers of merchandise can utilize the trend of 8-bit illustrations to create unique products with a modernized retro feel.
2. Entertainment - Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create promotional materials and merchandise for movies, TV shows, and video games featuring popular fictional characters in the 8-bit style.
3. Animation - Opportunity for animators to experiment with pixel art animation and create content that appeals to a broad range of audiences with its unique style and nostalgic appeal.
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