hytale-texture-artist

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Creating pixel art textures for Hytale following official art style guidelines. Covers texture density (32px/64px), color theory, shadow painting, avoiding pure black/white, and texture techniques. Use when creating textures for blocks, items, characters, or any visual assets.

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Hytale Texture Artist

Create pixel art textures following Hytale's official art style.

Core Principles

Hytale textures are illustrations painted onto 3D models, not just flat colors. Every texture should have:

Baked-in lighting and shadows
Color variation (no flat surfaces)
Readable silhouettes
Consistent style

Texture Density Standards

Asset Type	Density	Texture Size
Blocks	32px per unit	32x32, 64x64
Props	32px per unit	32x32, 64x64
Characters	64px per unit	64x64, 128x128
Items/Icons	32px or 64px	32x32, 64x64

Rule: All textures must be multiples of 32px.

Color Rules

Never Use

Color	Why
Pure Black (#000000)	Too harsh, looks unnatural
Pure White (#FFFFFF)	Too bright, breaks immersion
Flat gray shadows	Feels dead and lifeless

Always Do

Technique	Why
Tinted shadows	Adds life (use purple, blue hints)
Warm highlights	Natural light feeling
Color variation	Prevents flat, boring surfaces
Subtle gradients	Creates depth

Shadow Painting Technique

Step 1: Base Color

Start with your mid-tone base color:

Example stone: #8C8C8C (medium gray)

Step 2: Add Light

Add lighter areas where light hits (typically top/left):

Highlight: #A8A8A8 (lighter gray)
Rim light: #B8B8B8 (lightest)

Step 3: Add Shadows (With Color!)

Add darker areas with tinted shadows:

Shadow: #6A6878 (purple-tinted gray)
Deep shadow: #585068 (more purple)

Step 4: Detail

Add texture details (cracks, spots, grain):

Use pencil brush
Keep consistent light direction
Don't overdo detail

Brush Workflow

Recommended Brushes

Brush	Use For
Pencil (hard)	Outlines, details, color blocking
Soft round	Gradients, volume, soft shadows
Texture brush	Surface noise, grain

Opacity Settings

Pencil: 100% opacity for clean pixels
Soft round: 10-30% for gradual blending
Texture: 5-15% for subtle variation

Material Guidelines

Stone/Rock

Base: Desaturated cool gray (#8A8C90)
Highlight: Slightly warm (#A0A2A0)
Shadow: Blue-purple tint (#707080)
Details: Cracks, chips, weathering

Wood

Base: Warm brown (#8B6B4A)
Highlight: Golden yellow hint (#A08058)
Shadow: Reddish-brown (#6B4A35)
Details: Grain lines, knots, rings

Metal

Base: Cool gray-blue (#7A7A88)
Highlight: Near-white (#C8C8D0)
Shadow: Dark blue (#505068)
Details: Scratches, reflections, edges

Foliage

Base: Varied greens (#4A8B4A, #5A9B50)
Highlight: Yellow-green (#70AB60)
Shadow: Blue-green (#3A6B40)
Details: Leaf shapes, veins

Common Mistakes

❌ Bad Practices

Mistake	Problem
Pure gray shadows	Looks lifeless
No light direction	Flat, confusing
Too much contrast	Harsh, unreadable
Inconsistent style	Breaks immersion
Over-detailing	Muddy at distance

✅ Good Practices

Technique	Benefit
Consistent light	Unified look
Subtle color shifts	Natural depth
Limited palette	Cohesive style
Test in-game	Catches issues early

Texture Workflow

1. Set Up Canvas

Create file at correct size (32x32, 64x64, etc.)
Set up grid (View → Show Grid)
Work at 400-800% zoom

2. Block In Colors

Fill with base color
Add main color regions
Don't worry about detail yet

3. Establish Light

Decide light direction (usually top-left)
Add highlight areas
Add shadow areas (with color!)

4. Add Details

Surface texture
Edge details
Unique identifiers

5. Polish

Soften harsh transitions
Check at 100% zoom
Test in-game

File Formats

Format	Use For
PNG	All Hytale textures
32-bit	If transparency needed
sRGB	Color space

Quick Reference Card

Aspect	Guideline
Block density	32px/unit
Character density	64px/unit
Sizes	Multiples of 32px
Pure black	❌ Never
Pure white	❌ Never
Shadow color	Add purple/blue hints
Light direction	Consistent (top-left)

Resources

Hytale Art Guide: Official Blog Post
Color Palettes: Use Lospec.com for retro palettes
Related Skills: See
```
hytale-model-creator
```
for 3D workflow