Factory of Modern Originals (FoMO)

Do-it-yourself (DIY) - yes, you can! - fab(criate) your own unique (pixel) artworks w/ text attributes (via built-in spritesheets) incl. 2x/4x/8x zoom for bigger sizes and more

home :: github.com/profilepic/originals
bugs :: github.com/profilepic/originals/issues
gem :: rubygems.org/gems/originals
rdoc :: rubydoc.info/gems/originals

Command-Line Usage

Use the fab (or fabricate) command line tool. Try:

$ fab -h

resulting in:

Usage: fab [options] name [attribute attribute ...]
       fab [options] name id
    -z, --zoom NUM                   Zoom factor x2, x4, x8, etc. (default: 1)
    -b, --background, --bg STRING    Background (default: transparent)
    -i, --id NUM                     Unique identifier (default: none)
    -n, --name STRING                Base name (default: punk|phunk|marilyn|etc.)

    -h, --help                       Prints this help

Punks, Phunks, Philips, Marilyns & More (24x24)

A free (pixel) art service brought to you by the punks, (phunks, philips, marilyns, & more) generation library / gem »

Punks (24x24)

Fab(ricate) some (right-looking) punk character pixel art originals from text attributes (from scratch / zero) via built-in spritesheet. Let's try:

$ fab punk alien headband

resulting in:

Let's try the -z/--zoom factor 2x, 4x, 8x, etc.:

$ fab --zoom=4 punk alien headband
# -or-
$ fab -z4 punk alien headband

resulting in:

Let's try some more:

$ fab punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses
$ fab punk demon heart_shades

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Let's try the -b/--background option with two solid colors (e.g. 0x638596 and 0xffbf00 - r/g/b colors in hex) and with the built-in ukraine and pride (rainbow) flag:

$ fab --background=0x638596 punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses
# -or-
$ fab -b0x638596 punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses

$ fab --background=0xffbf00 punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses
$ fab --background=ukraine punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses
$ fab --background=pride punk male3 peak_spike goat horned_rim_glasses

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Phunks (24x24)

Let's try some left-looking punks also known as Phunks - "hand-phlipped" by Philip the Intern

$ fab phunk male2 spots hoodie

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Philips (24x24)

Let's try some left-looking philips (pre-configured phunk with the built-in attributes: Male 3):

$ fab philip
$ fab philip jester_hat smile

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Marilyns (24x24)

Let's try some left-looking marilyns (pre-configured phunk with the built-in attributes: Female 3, Wild Blonde, Mole, Blue Eye Shadow):

$ fab marilyn
$ fab marilyn 3d_glasses
$ fab marilyn flowers earring smile
$ fab marilyn hot_lipstick big_shades

# or with some backgrounds
$ fab --background=0x638596 marilyn hot_lipstick big_shades
$ fab --background=0xffbf00 marilyn hot_lipstick big_shades
$ fab --background=ukraine marilyn hot_lipstick big_shades
$ fab --background=pride marilyn hot_lipstick big_shades

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Shiba Inu Doge (24x24)

A free (pixel) art service brought to you by the shiba-inus generation library / gem »

Let's try some shiba inu doge - much wow:

$ fab doge alien headband
$ fab doge dark tiara big_shades

# -or- with some backgrounds
$ fab --background=0x638596 doge dark tiara big_shades
$ fab --background=0xffbf00 doge dark tiara big_shades
$ fab --background=ukraine doge dark tiara big_shades
$ fab --background=pride   doge dark tiara big_shades

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Coolcats (24x24)

A free (pixel) art service brought to you by the coolcats generation library / gem »

Let's try some coolcats:

$ fab coolcat ditto beret_red
$ fab coolcat unamused
$ fab coolcat tv_head_grey tv_face_no_signal

# -or- with some backgrounds
$ fab --background=0x638596 coolcat tv_head_grey tv_face_no_signal
$ fab --background=0xffbf00 coolcat tv_head_grey tv_face_no_signal
$ fab --background=ukraine coolcat tv_head_grey tv_face_no_signal
$ fab --background=pride   coolcat tv_head_grey tv_face_no_signal

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Nouns (32x32)

A free (pixel) art service brought to you by the nouns generation library / gem »

Let's try some noun (pixel avatars):

$ fab noun body_grayscale1 checker_bigwalk_rainbow \
           head_beer glasses_square_fullblack
$ fab noun body_gradient_pride bling_love \
           head_bubblegum glasses_square_yellow_saturated
$ fab noun body_red txt_lol \
           head_weed glasses_square_black_rgb

# -or- with some backgrounds
$ fab --background=0x638596 noun body_red txt_lol \
           head_weed glasses_square_black_rgb
$ fab --background=0xffbf00 noun body_red txt_lol \
           head_weed glasses_square_black_rgb
$ fab --background=ukraine noun body_red txt_lol \
           head_weed glasses_square_black_rgb
$ fab --background=pride   noun body_red txt_lol \
           head_weed glasses_square_black_rgb

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Moonbirds / Owls (42x42)

A free (pixel) art service brought to you by the moonbirds (& owls)generation library / gem »

Let's try some super-rare never-before-seen moonbirds / owls:

$ fab moonbird crescent_golden beak_small_golden eyes_open_golden beanie
$ fab moonbird tabby_brown beak_small_orange eyes_open_white  \
        mcdonalds_red drivethru_onduty mcdonalds_shirt_old_skool

# -or- with some backgrounds
$ fab --background=0x638596 moonbird tabby_brown beak_small_orange eyes_open_white  \
        mcdonalds_red drivethru_onduty mcdonalds_shirt_old_skool
$ fab --background=0xffbf00 moonbird tabby_brown beak_small_orange eyes_open_white  \
        mcdonalds_red drivethru_onduty mcdonalds_shirt_old_skool
$ fab --background=ukraine moonbird tabby_brown beak_small_orange eyes_open_white  \
        mcdonalds_red drivethru_onduty mcdonalds_shirt_old_skool
$ fab --background=pride   moonbird tabby_brown beak_small_orange eyes_open_white  \
        mcdonalds_red drivethru_onduty mcdonalds_shirt_old_skool

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

And so on. Stay tuned for more original artwork series!

Bonus: Readymades - Start w/ (Pixel) Art From (Online) Collections

A free readymade (pixel) art service brought to you by the artbase (server edition) »

Yes, you can. Pick any readymade pixel art (by number e.g. no.1, no.4, no.5, etc.) from any of the many collections served-up by an artbase (server edition) installation. By default "out-of-the-box" the artbase web server / service installation running online at pixelartexchange.herokuapp.com gets called via HTTP.

More Punks (24x24)

Let's try some more punks:

$ fab morepunk no.179
$ fab morepunk no.180
$ fab morepunk no.190

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Punk Rocks (24x24)

Let's try some punk rocks:

$ fab punkrock no.1
$ fab punkrock no.4
$ fab punkrock no.5

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

Dooggies (32x32)

Let's try some dooggies:

$ fab dooggie no.0
$ fab dooggie no.571
$ fab dooggie no.7411

resulting in:

4x (using the --zoom=4/-z4 option)

And so on.

Appendix: More Tips & Tricks

Built-In Background Patterns & Images

Yes, you can use built-in background patterns & images - classics include Ukraine , Pride / Rainbow . For more see the backgrounds generation library / gem »

Multiple "Stacked" Backgrounds

Yes, you can use multiple backgrounds and stack one background onto another. (Note: This only works for "semi-transparent" backgrounds such as Rainbow 1 , Rainbow 2 , etc.) Example:

$ fab marilyn flowers earring smile --background=0x638596+rainbow1
$ fab marilyn flowers earring smile --background=matrix1+rainbow2
$ fab marilyn flowers earring smile --background=ukraine+rainbow2

$ fab phunk no.1 --background=0x638596+rainbow1
$ fab phunk no.1 --background=matrix1+rainbow2
$ fab phunk no.1 --background=ukraine+rainbow2

resulting in: