Draw TogetherMINECRAFT PIXEL ART GUIDE
Pick a pattern, gather your blocks, and build it in your own world. Explore the grid templates and follow the building guide.
Think of the pattern as a series of rows. Choose where to build, then finish one row at a time.
For a 16 × 16 template, clear an area 16 blocks wide and 16 blocks high. For a floor build, count the length and width. For a wall build, check the height as well.
Leave the blank squares empty. They show the space around or inside the shape.
For a vertical build, start at the bottom left to make the rows easier to follow. Finish the bottom row on the grid, then move up. Double-check the number of blocks at the end of each row.
Count long runs of color in smaller groups, such as three cyan, two light blue, and one black.
Every few rows, step back and check the silhouette. A one-block shift is easier to spot along diagonals. Fixing a row early saves work later.
Compare the gaps and outline with the pattern before you finish. Work through any color changes one color at a time.
Each size scales the same pattern by a whole number. At 32 × 32, each original pixel becomes a 2 × 2 block area. At 64 × 64, it becomes 4 × 4. The shape and details stay the same.
| Size | One original pixel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 16 | 1 block | First build or small wall |
| 32 × 32 | 2 × 2 blocks | Wide wall or mid-sized build |
| 64 × 64 | 4 × 4 blocks | Large build visible from a distance |
Changing the size updates the materials list and the downloaded template.
The list suggests blocks for each color in the template. Use the blocks you have and keep the light, midtone, and dark areas distinct.
Solid-colored blocks make small patterns easier to read. If you use a textured block, try it on a small area and see how the colors look from a distance.
Keep outlines and shadows darker. A clear difference between light and dark blocks makes the shape easier to see.
The list counts colored squares only. Plan separately for supports, temporary scaffolding, and background blocks.
Quick answers for reading a template and adapting it to your own build.
Each colored square at the selected size represents one block. The materials list leaves out blank squares. Turn on the grid to follow the rows and columns.
The shape stays the same. The original 16 × 16 pattern doubles in size, so each original pixel becomes a four-block area. The materials list updates to match.
Download template saves a numbered PNG grid of the selected pattern. You can download the materials list as a separate text file. Use these files as references while building in the game.
Open in Editor copies the pattern into a separate Tintfolk project. Change the pixels and colors there while the original template stays available here.
Choose the Animals filter to find the cat face. Filters narrow the list, and selecting a card updates the main preview.
Start with a template, change the colors, and make it your own.