BlogmyQuery – BMQ

By Cameron Chapman

Online banking and investment services have become big business in recent years. Whether it’s a tiny local bank or a major, multi-national one, if a bank wants to be successful, a user-friendly, well-designed website is a necessity. But that doesn’t mean every bank out there has a great site. In fact, a lot of bank websites barely manage in terms of usability and functionality, and leave a lot lacking in the design area.

But there are some well-designed banking, investment, and financial management sites out there with beautiful designs and good usability. These sites should serve as a model for other financial industry sites. If you have a favorite banking or investment website that has a great design and fantastic usability, please share it in the comments!

Investment and Money Management

Most investment and money management firms cater to upper-middle-class and wealthier clients. They need to convey trustworthiness, stability, and loyalty. After all, clients are often entrusting them with hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars to manage, so trust is key.

Credit Suisse
The Credit Suisse website has an open, modern feeling. The inclusion of a person on the home page makes the site feel more personal (and more trustworthy). A traditional color scheme is used (gray, blue, and maroon), which also adds to the feeling of security and strength.

Legg Mason
Legg Mason uses a simple grid-based layout for their home page. They offer plenty of information about who they are and what they do, while also being easy to navigate. Placing a link to their Annual Report prominently on the home page also lends a sense of credibility and fairness to their business.

Raymond James
The Raymond James website is simple, with a strong blue and gray color scheme. Any time images of people (especially customers) are included in a site, it makes a site feel more personal and trustworthy. Featuring the CEO prominently on the home page also makes the company seem more personal.

AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein uses a sleeker design, more reminiscent of a blog theme than a lot of the other sites here. The gray and black color scheme is elegant, while the green and aqua accents liven things up a bit.

Piper Jaffray
Piper Jaffray uses a strong header image to pull visitors in. The rest of the home page has a blog-like feel, which makes it seem more modern. It’s also easy to navigate and the search box is prominently displayed.

Gainskeeper
The fresh blue and green color scheme used here offers a much more modern feeling than many investment sites. But the very traditional layout and images keep the site feeling trustworthy and secure.

T.Rowe Price
The use of a strong background image and transparent, colorful boxes makes the T.Rowe Price site seem very current. The site is also user-friendly and information is easy to find.

Social Investment Forum
Using a simple design with a muted color scheme works well to make a site appear honest and straight-forward. Emphasis is placed on the information provided, not the design itself, which works well for a site like this one.

Edward Jones
Edward Jones takes a much more modern approach to their website, with a bright yellow and gray color scheme. By prominently including things like their J.D. Power and Associates award information and Fortune magazine mentions, they still come across as a long-standing, reliable and honest company. It’s a riskier design strategy for an investment firm, but in this case it definitely pays off.

Online Banking

Online banking is a key service among banks, and something that needs to be user-friendly to both tech novices and experts. Consumers also need to trust their bank and its website in order to feel comfortable managing transactions over the Internet.

Exchange Bank
Exchange Bank’s website is both user-friendly (with tabbed navigation and a prominent login area) and establishes trust without seeming stuffy. It works well to appeal to a wide range of customers.

STAR
The STAR home page is well-thought-out and makes it easy for visitors to find what they’re looking for, both through links and via search. The color scheme and bright background image both make the site seem more inviting and personal.

Barclays
The Barclays website uses a simple grid layout and blue color scheme, though they’ve deviated from the traditional, corporate navy to a much brighter hue. Navigation is spread throughout the page, but is still easy to use due to well-designed headers.

NatWest
The NatWest site uses a more unexpected purple, lavender, and fuschia color scheme, not often seen in the financial sector. But the grid layout and fairly traditional images and content keep the site feeling trustworthy.

Ally
Ally is another site that’s opted for a less-traditional purple color scheme. Combined with blue and gray, it works well and comes across as very rich feeling (not surprising since purple was originally a color reserved entirely for royalty).

Integra Bank
Featuring their iPhone app prominently indicates the market Integra Bank is after on their website: younger, more tech-savvy customers. The rounded corners and other design elements reinforce that idea.

EverBank
EverBank has stuck to a very traditional site design and color scheme. But the site is also easy to navigate, and the login area is featured prominently. The site’s typography is also top notch.

Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has a simple design with tabbed navigation and a well-placed login area. Tabbed navigation in the header is user-friendly, while headings above the navigation further down the page maintain the ease-of-use.

Bank of the West
The color scheme is what really stands out here. They’ve used multiple colors but have pulled it off seamlessly. The grid-based design also shines and keeps everything well-organized.

Liberty Bank
The rounded corners on this site add a lot of visual interest, while the mostly-blue color scheme keeps things feeling grounded. Navigation is well-placed and easy to use, while the login area is easy to find.

Umpqua Bank
The graphic background image used here is unexpected, while the gray and blue-green color scheme feels very traditional.

Pacific Continental Bank
The tan and burgundy color scheme here is very traditional while being a change from the usual corporate blue and gray. The curved line below the main content area mimics a smile while also creating a sense of motion in the design.

MidFirst Bank
The gray and orange color scheme of MidFirst Bank’s site is very modern, and the rest of the site echoes that. They obviously know what segment of the market they want to appeal to and aren’t afraid to make bold moves in that direction.

Other Financial Services and Related

The websites featured below include everything from venture capital firms to money management tools. But like the investment and online banking sites above, these firms still need to convey a sense of loyalty and trust to their customers. Whenever financial transactions are taking place online, consumers have to feel comfortable that their personal information is safe.

Oanda
The Oanda website is simple, with a black, white and lime green color scheme and plenty of negative space. It’s a simple design, but one that works well for putting the focus on the information they provide.

Earlybird Venture Capital
Venture capitalists have a bit more leeway with their website designs, as is shown here. The minimalist design with the animated bird reflects their business name, while the site’s typography keeps everything looking professional.

Spencer Trask & Company
Another site with a tan and burgundy color scheme, this time with bolder images. There’s plenty of negative space here, which makes it easy to navigate and places the emphasis squarely on the content.

The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool’s design is reminiscent of a blog design, with featured content at the top and tabbed navigation. Information is laid out in a grid format, making things easy to find.

Morningstar
Morningstar uses a grid layout to organize vast amounts of information. Keeping the color scheme simple keeps the site from feeling busy.

Bloomberg
The new Bloomberg design is simple and straightforward, with a blog-like feel.

Discover
Discover’s site design is very modern-feeling, especially with the light blue, orange, and gray color scheme. Important information is placed prominently, and the login area is easy to find.

Xero
The Xero site is minimalist, with plenty of white space. The bright blue and green colors used make it feel fresh and modern. The simplicity of the site gives it a professional edge.

Mint
The Mint site feels very fresh and new, which is further reinforced by the graphics. Navigation is prominent, as is important information, and the whole thing is very user-friendly.

Rudder
Rudder’s blue and white color scheme looks very modern. The navigation in the header is fantastic, and the entire home page is laid out in a way that makes it simple to find what you’re looking for.

moneyStrands
The mostly black-and-white color scheme here feels sophisticated and modern, and the green accents only highlight that feeling. The graphics on the site make it obvious they’re trying to appeal to a younger audience, and it works really well.

BillShrink
The bright green color scheme and use of icons make the BillShrink website look thoroughly modern. Including the coverage they’ve received from major media outlets prominently on the home page makes them seem very reliable, as well.

Conclusion

Websites that deal with consumer financial information need to pay special attention to security and trust, more so even than ecommerce sites. Many consumers are still wary of using the Internet for financial transactions, especially online banking or investment where large sums of money are sometimes dealt with. As a designer, it’s important to convey a sense of stability and honesty when designing financial industry websites. Take cues from the sites above, all of which have done an outstanding job of putting consumers at ease when using their services.

We’ve all heard that “one man’s trash is another mans treasure”. That saying takes on new meaning when we view the world through the eyes of the artists featured in todays post. These talented individuals see possibility in the things we throw away every day. Instead of heading to the art supply store they just collect common trash and turn it into works of amazing art. Take a look at these 40 terrific works of art made from common trash and be prepared to start looking at your garbage in a whole new way.

Artworks Made From Trash

Ann P. Smith
This awesome owl and bird sculpture was made from reclaimed electronic trash. It reminds me of the mechanical owl in The Clash of the Titans.

This ram looks like anything but trash. Each piece fits perfectly.

These delicate birds and other sculptures by Ann can be bought at her store online.

Belen Hermosa
Got a few thousand CDs lying around? Have a seat.

Lamponi
Lamponi make some really cool lamps from trash. This one was an old steam iron.

An old ice scoop makes a good lampshade.

This old school hair dryer lamp and others are actually available to purchase. Check out the site for more far out creations.

Alex Andromeda
This three-legged beast is made from electronic garbage.

Computer circuit boards make up this work of art that almost looks like a burning man effigy.

It’s hard to believe that this intricate motorcycle was made from random bits of trash. Amazing!

Austinevan
This huge dragon was created using aluminium cans.

Law Kevin
What a stunning sculpture. Notice the computer mouse teeth and the washing machine door eyes.

Sayaka Kajita
Sayaka uses reclaimed plastic material to build her wonderful sculptures. Look closely at these two and you can see plastic spoons.

Another great creation made from common plastic trash.

This dog sculpture has a great pose. How many plastic spoons do you see?

Paul Villinski
This awesome piece was made from old soda cans and a hiking backpack frame. Great concept.

This whimsical butterfly spiral was also made from old soda cans.

David Mach
This huge Gorilla was made from old coat hangers.

Another coat hanger sculpture from David. The protruding hangers make the sculpture almost look kind of blurry. Nice effect.

Robert Bradford
Robert Bradford uses discarded toys to bring his ideas to life. How many of these toys did you play with as a kid?

These sculptures have a nostalgic quality to them that takes you back to more innocent days.

Jeremy Mayer
The artist obviously has a great understanding of the human form. Notice the old typewriter pieces on the lower abdomen.

Actually, both of these pieces from Jeremy were made from old typewriters. Notice the cat’s eyes. Check out his site for more of his awesome work.

iri5
iri5 uses old cassette tapes to create the likenesses of celebrities. This one’s Kurt Cobain.

Michael Jackson released from the tape. I love the super clean lines and the curly hair.

185Queens
This polar bear is made out of used grocery store bags. Is plastic OK?

Brian Jungen
This skull was crafted from old baseball coverings.

That’s the fossil remains of some ancient dinosaur, it’s plastic chairs.

This walk-though sculpture was created from old plastic storage bins. Notice hoe the negative space is in the shape of a person.

Strife
Scrap metal was used to construct this sea horse looking sculpture.

Moonlightbulb
This fantastic mosquito was once just ordinary trash. Now it’s a beautifull work of art.

Christian Fuar
Christian uses crayons as pixels to produce captivating images.

This stunning image almost looks like an old (blurry) photo.

En Pieza
Got some old ball point pens lying around? Make a cool lamp out of them.

Brian Marshall
Brian Marshall creates wonderful bots that are full of personality from discarded materials.

This little guy is ready for battle with his pencil sharpener shield.

I just love this one. Check out the old camera and oil can.

Bernard Pras
Bernard Pras takes trash art to a whole other level. Absolutely stunning rendition of Bruce Lee.

This geisha looks fantastic! Notice the little face to the left of her eye.

Albert Einstein never looked so cool. I love the colors and shapes in this masterpiece.

Further Resources

• Amazing videos of inflatable sculptures made from trash bags.
• Lots of links to cool items made from trash and recycled materials.
• The imagination Factory – learn to make art from trash.

We are Gen Z and we live in a world where change is the only constant. When everything is changing so quickly, so why shouldn’t our wallpapers? After all, it’s the first thing we see after turning on our machines. Wallpapers contemplate your atmosphere and your mood. You will notice that people use different wallpapers if they are relaxed or if they have a tight schedule.

But the users of dual screens find it bit difficult to find wallpapers that meet interests as they have to scroll through number of sites before finding one. Keeping this in mind, today we have complied 40 Beautiful Dual Screen wallpapers from all genres and categories.

Beautiful Dual Screen Desktop Wallpapers

Melancholic Rodeo
Original size: 5120×1600

Night Park
Original size: 2560×1024

Yawn 2
Original size: 2560×1024

Digital Art
Original size: 3200×1200

Park Lover Bench
Original size: 2560×1024

Space
Original size: 2748×1040

Dream Catcher
Original size: 2560×1024

A Dreamy World
Original size: 2560×1024

Leaves
Original size: 2560×1024 and 3200×1200

NobleM12
Original size: 2560×1024

Dreamy World
Original size: 2560×1024

Cars
Original size: 2048×768

Landscapes
Original size: 3681×924

Subway Station
Original size: 2560×1024

Winter
Original size: 2560×1024

Cold Mountain
Original size: 2800×900

New York Rush
Original size: 2560×1024

Crashing Waves at Sunset
Original size: 2048×768

Bucatini
Original size: 2560×1024

Sunset in the Grass
Original size: 2560×1024 and 3200×1200

Monsters in the Port of Los Angles
Original size: 2560×1600

Tunnel on Hyway 1
Original size: 2560×1600

Night Park
Original size: 2560×1024

Sunrise
Original size: 2560×1024

The Garden Of Eden
Original size: 2560×1024 and 2880×900

Lighthouse
Original size: 2560×1024

Midnight Sun, Sweden
Original size: 2560×1024

Pier To Nowhere
Original size: 2560×1024, 2880×900, 3200×1200, 3360×1050 and 3480×1200

Grass
Original size: 2560×1024

A Day’s End
Original size: 2560×1024

Green Land Blue Sky
Original size: 3200×1200

Treetops – Michaux State Forest
Original size: 2560×1024, 2880×900, 3200×1200, 3360×1050 and 3480×1200

Aerobatics
Original size: 2560×1024 and 3200×1200

Colours of Fall
Original size: 2560×1024, 2880×900, 3200×1200, 3360×1050 and 3480×1200

A Dreamy World
Original size: 2560×1024

Fresh Day
Original size: 2560×1024

By Robert Bowen

Even in today’s fluctuating job market, one rule that still remains constant and true is to always play to your strengths. Part of this comes from having a complete and firm grasp of your own capabilities and limitations, while part of it also comes from knowing the same about those you are working with. However, as we grow in our abilities we may begin entering a comfort zone wherein wearing every hat and attempting to take on the entire task by ourselves becomes more of a viable reality. And one that we may decide to run with.

Not saying that this is necessarily a bad thing, but there are benefits to come from specialising and allowing certain elements to be handled by others who have specialised in those areas. This dynamic is easily demonstrated with a look at the Designer and Developer. Two areas that go hand in hand, and that can be handled either as a solo effort or by pairing up with another and each taking charge of your individual roles. So if you do decide that it is in the best interests of the project to work with another in this area, then there are a few things to bare in mind so that the working relationship goes as smoothly as possible.

Consider some of our previous posts:

• How To Effectively Communicate With Developers
  Offers communication advice.
• Clear And Effective Communication In Web Design
  Examines the communication aspect of the user experience.
• Better User Experience With Storytelling, Part One
  One more from the Smashing vaults on creating a better UX.

Getting Started: Pick Your Partners Wisely

As with any work situation, there is always a certain amount of setup required to get things started and the Designer Developer partnership is not immune to this either. There are a couple of areas that will need to be addressed in order to get the project off on the right, hopefully most productive, foot. This brings us back to that old rule of thumb about playing to your strengths, and knowing those of the person or persons that you are teaming up with. If you have the say in the person you will end up tackling the project with, then you are going to want to choose them wisely to ensure the most compatible experience for you both and the overall project itself.

Not only does compatibility of character play a big part in the working relationship, but compatibility of skills also heavily ways in on the project. You want to choose this partner with great care so that both of your expectations are met and the project can have the greatest chance of success. If you are working with someone who cannot effectively accomplish through code what it is you have designed, or who cannot reasonably design a workable template to code from then the project is destined for failure. Not only that, but chances are there will be a headache or two in store for you both as well. So as you get started in this working relationship know where you are both coming from to keep the expectations reasonable and make sure they are met.

Communication Is Key

Overall, in any relationship in order for it to be sustainable and properly function, communication is beyond vital, and the Developer Designer ship is no exception here either. In order for it to sail correctly, the communication between the players is pivotal, and special attention should be paid to how well you are both engaging this tool. This is a make or break element in the working relationship and when speaking of the expectation levels being set and met, this element’s importance rears its head. If you are not effectively communicating with each other, then there are likely details that will be falling through the proverbial cracks before long.

Lots of developers believe that designers should have a basic understanding of code in order to keep things realistic, in fact, many believe that if you call yourself a web designer, you should know at least HTML and CSS, possibly even javascript. Thinking that at the end of the designer’s part they will be handing over completed PSD, HTML and CSS files. On the flip side, most designers expect that developers will have some basic knowledge of design theory so that when changes need to be made, they can clearly communicate them. So there is a give and take with regards to the expectations on both sides, and without being able to convey them on both sides, there is bound to be some ball droppage.

Tips for Effective Communication

• Always be as concise as possible, so as to not confuse the issue.
• Know the terminology from the opposite field, so neither of you is talking over the other’s head.
• Always check that you are both on the same page about an issue before you move on to discussing something else. Never take understanding for granted.
• Always be patient.
• If you have questions, then ask them. Do not worry about how you may look asking for clarification. Better to know up front and do it right the first time.

Have A Grasp Of UX

When speaking of expectations, there is another important group who will also be placing a certain number of them on the project as well, beyond any client, and that is the end user. It is important that both the Designer and Developer have an understanding of UX, and keep that experience in mind as you proceed with your project. Those who will be interacting with the completed product and their satisfaction with the project are what matter most afterall. It is the feedback from this end of the experience that tends to determine the success or failure status of the project.

The users are the ones that the product is essentially being designed and developed for, so in the end, it is their experience that you are working to create and crafting so losing focus on this endgame for one moment during the process can have negative and lasting impacts. Beyond anything else, the UX is what will win the game or lose it for you, so when you partner with someone you will want to be sure that this understanding is part of their collective knowledge base as well. If this is not affixed to their arsenal or yours, then there are definitely some more prepatory steps that need to be taken before any serious work on the project begins.

UX Tips From the Blogosphere

Here are a few links to help you further your base on UX matters:

• 52 Weeks of UX
  A great blog with loads of helpful hints and tips about creating a quality user experience.
• UX Magazine
  An online magazine that fully focuses on the User Experience field offering the community tons of useful insights.
• UX Matters
  Another great cyberspace place to stop if you are looking for more on all things dealing with User Experience.
• 10 Most Common Misconceptions About User Experience Design
  A wonderful article on Mashable from Whitney Hess that can help firm up your grip on UX.
• Information Architecture: Enhancing the User Experience
  Another fantastic post about building a great user experience from Rick Sloboda and Web Designer Depot.

Learn The Value Of Compromise

Another thing to keep in focus when working with someone in this capacity is that the project, end user, and client are what ends up mattering over either the Designer or Developer and the potential ego that may be associated with them. Ego is not necessary in this process, and can act as a hindrance rather than a helper so as you take on a task with another you will want to check your ego at the door. This is not to say that you have to become any sort of doormat and allow your partner to walk all over you, making every critical call in the project, just that you should learn the value of compromise.

When you are working alone, compromise is generally not something we are used to until we show the project to the client. However, when you are working as a part of a team, the steps leading up the presentation to the client may be paved with compromises all along the way. If you are not great at handling them then there is a chance that things can sour early on, and the relationship will suffer, hence the project will in turn suffer. When we deal with the client, making that compromise is easier because they pay the bills, but still we make the case for why the client should bend to our will. So making that compromise in the Designer Developer relationship can be trickier to manage.

Compromising Tips

Even subtle concessions can go a long way in showing a willingness to work together, so below are a couple of ways that you can work at the compromsing element of the Designer Development relationship.

• Keep the goal in mind as you work together to hammer out the details. If any questionable element does not recognizably serve the goal let it go.
• Make sure that when choosing your project partner that it is someone who knows how to, not only compromise, but to approach the issue respectfully and tactfully. You should reciprocate this behavior.
• Try to find a way to frame every compromise as a win/win scenario for the end product so it is less like someone is giving in and more like you are working together to raise the bar.
• Be sure that you are open to the criticisms offered and compromises asked of you, and never let them put you in a defensive place, because then dialogs tend to degrade from there.

Final Thoughts

We will not always get to choose our coworkers, but when we can we should aim in these directions to make sure that our partner turns out to be as compatible as possible. We also want to be sure that we make adjustments to any lone wolf mentalities that we are bringing into the working relationship so that we are not the proverbial wrench gumming up the works.

Some Final Tips for the Road

• Designers should use a wireframe to get going and then be sure to consult with the developer before moving on.
• Designers need to be sure to create clean and organized PSD files so that the developer does not have to clean up your work before they can begin.

Further Resources

Below are some articles for further reading on the working relationships between developers and designers for your consideration.

• 6 Reasons Why Designers Should Code
  Another great post from Webdesigner Depot on designers understanding the other side.
• Developers are from Mars, Designers from Venus: A Question of Metaphors
  The title of this whimsically wonderful post says it all.
• Left-Brained vs. Right-Brained: The Developer/Designer Paradox
  A brilliant and thoughtful post over at My Ink Blog.
• 5 Pet Peeves Developers Have With Designers (and How to Avoid Them)
  A final post from the Webdesigner Depot crew that we are featuring which offers some hints to designers on ways to improve the partnership.
• Collaboration Tips for Designers Working with Developers
  An awesome article about how to make this relationship work out on Six Revisions.
• Designers and Developers, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
  Another thoughtful post that looks at this working partnership from the Carsonified blog.

By Tim Mercer

Pixel art was brought to the mainstream with the release of gaming consoles in the early eighties. Those 8-bit graphics we all loved back then often evoke feelings of nostalgia and take us back in time. Nostalgia aside, pixel art is a beautiful art form on its own that many of us have come to love. With so few pixels to work with, pixel artist’s have to make each one count.

Today we present 40 Examples Of Eye Popping Pixel Art from some of the best pixel artists around. Be sure to check out their sites for more of their amazing work.

Beautiful Pixel Art

R Grillotti
Grillotti uses every pixel perfectly in this rendition of The Birth Of Venus.

Another pixel masterpiece from Grillotti’s model series.

I love these large pixel paintings. Each pixel must be place just right to get the desired results.

Snake
This piece is full of detail and has great shadowing.

Great lighting and vivid colors make this one a standout.

Autumn Pixels
This stunning beauty shows the artist’s mastery of the pixel art form. It has very smooth form and shading.

It’s almost hard to believe this is pixel art with its soft textures.

Lief
This image was created using only eight colors.

Ryan-GFX
This little scene looks like something straight out of the old 16-bit video game days.

This isometric design of Mr. Burns’ casino is complete with a parked limo.

Sven Ruthner
This one reminds me of an Andy Warhol painting with its bright colors and faces.

This piece has awesome character design and charm.

Jamon
The misty atmosphere and low angle of view make this one great.

Endigo
This one has an unusual color pallet and lots of attitude.

Paul Robertson
This one has lots of Sega characters and a cool background.

Another piece from Paul full of action.

Army of Trolls
This one’s got everything from Papa Smurf to Mario. Can you spot Link from Zelda?

Rod Hunt
Great concept and use of color.

Another solid concept for Rod. Robots controlling a larger robot from inside.

Derek Yu
This one gives a whole new meaning to gorilla warfare.

A great design of a mechanical monkey.

Flip Flop Flying
The large pixels give this piece an impressionistic feel.

Seven Heavens
This piece takes pixel art into the third dimension. Dig Dug never looked so cool.

Another trip into 3D. This time it’s Galaga.

Eboy
Eboy is well know for its pixel art and you can see why in this one below.

This awesome little pagoda is full of the Eboy charm.

This piece was for a Coca-Cola advertisement. You can spend a long time exploring all the details.

Tim
This isometric design is just awesome. I love the 3D quality it has.

Another great piece from Tim. It’s like a 16-bit Robinson Caruso.

Tomec
The Blues Brothers look awesome in pixels. The purple highlights make me imagine a nightclub just off to the right.

This fantastic Monkey Island piece has a really cool transition from night to day.

Gunstar Red
This is a mock-up of a video game. Check out the pixel patterns use to make the gradient in the background.

Another great mock-up from Gunstar Red. Great cartoon style.

Bugpixel
This isometric building has enough details to keep you looking for quite a while.

The texture and shading on this balloon are just amazing.

Tom Schieter
This piece is loaded with details. Notice the water splashes and little fish.

This wonderful visage looks great with its muted tones.

Fool
Awesome character design and excellent textures make this one a favorite.

This one by Fool is simple stunning. The atmosphere, concept, color pallet and details are truly inspiring.

Another great character full of whimsy and charm.

Further resources

Create your own pixels with the pixel toy.
Check out a pixel map of Hong Kong.
Pixel art tutorials to get you started.
Pixel art forum and galleries.