Video: How to make awesome tile art with the #Tile Art app

Microsoft Devices Team

Grab your Lumia, don your artist’s smock and prepare to be wowed.

If you’re anything like us you’ll have already spent the last couple of days endlessly playing with the Tile Art Guy’s amazing #TileArt app. Unsurprisingly, you wouldn’t be alone. Thousands of Lumia lovers have already caught the Tile Art bug too and we’ve seen a ton of dazzling designs being shared around the Web. However, if you’re still lacking inspiration or want to become even more expert, you’re in luck. Why? Because the man himself, Ricc Webb A.K.A The Tile Art Guy, has put together a cracking video sharing some top tips. And if that wasn’t already enough of a reason to jump for #TileArt joy, we’ve also got some ace advice from two of the professional artists featured in the #TileArt gallery. So, without further ado, over to TAG.

Now you’ve seen how the man who made #TileArt app does things, let hear from two talented ladies who had the pleasure of taking #TileArt for a test run. First up, Vicky Scott who created this fabulously fun spacegirl design.

1. Start with picking a theme that you really enjoy

2. Keep the overall design simple but with contrasting colours so the background and foreground stand out.

3. I love the way that you can have bits of the design transparent so definitely play about with that too.

4. have fun!

Next up, Shanghee Shin who created the charmingly surreal Animamaly : Sky Ocean theme shares her advice.

When I first saw the display effect of Lumia, it was really interesting to me that the background and image were moving separately. This gave me an inspiration that I must utilize this special and unique effect, giving a life to the character on this display. Using the background as its stage, the flying images on this sky background show more floating-like effect on the tile art app than just plain images. After the application of this effect, I was deeply satisfied because it looked more lively. I strongly suggest that you should utilize this charming animation effect.

Some ace advice from three people who have been there and created that. We love the art as much as the app itself and we can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with. So, why not share your creations on Twitter using the hastag #TileArt or in the comments below or enter our #TileArt Talenthouse competition. Now, where’s my smock?

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