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Process
Starting in Photoshop I created a series of actions that allow me to rapidly prototype different iterations of "pixel" size, dimensions, color combinations, and "pixel" styles.
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OnceI happy with the results in the digital space another custom Photoshop action creates a gridded template which works as the guide for the physical paintings.
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