Explains how light defines three-dimensional form in pixel art: a shape is a flat outline, while a form gains depth from a clear light source. Argues against the outline-then-fill habit that flattens sprites; start from a silhouette and sculpt with highlights and shadows instead. Shows the same slime under different lighting, compares a flat outline-first RPG character to a forms-first remake, and builds a simple barrel prop.
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