# Create

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Paint your own cards at <https://dot.fan/paint>
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## Select Paint Cartridge

You need a paint cartridge to paint on Dot. Once you own a paint cartridge, it is free to paint and publish Dot cards. Paint Cartridges never run out of paint.\
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You can only use one paint cartridge when painting. If you try to switch paint cartridges, it will clear your work and start with a fresh canvas.

<div align="center"><img src="/files/JAFJaMW8UvartKI0bi9G" alt="Click the Paint Cartridge button under the canvas." width="515"> <figure><img src="/files/D55RZuTkOYCAFgaGwyYr" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Selecting a Paint Cartridge</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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Embracing the limitation of each paint cartridge palette is part of the creative challenge. Let the colors help inspire what you create.
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## Painting Pixel Art

Select a color in your palette and start painting with your finger or mouse. Pixel art is an artform based on simplicity, reduction and creativity. Lean into the constraints and have fun creating a tiny masterpiece.

There are no tools like move or undo. If you make a mistake, just paint over it and keep going. Take your time and enjoy the process.

<figure><img src="/files/QUN3o4ftDFkiJBvlji2k" alt="" width="320"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Double click a color at any time to re-paint the entire canvas that color.
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## Inspiration

Take a look around you and draw something you love. Maybe it's your favorite food, animal or sport. Maybe it's a pattern from your favorite t-shirt. There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.

<div><figure><img src="/files/kN4fdSIuBN6TjakZI2QB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Favorite Games</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/UDyH6t23XM54Y4s12Fxn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Favorite Foods</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/LgGRTY94tlwhANbGhQaZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Favorite Characters</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/icZGUW5duuiudsCGQjxW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Patterns</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<div><figure><img src="/files/II9SDt2xovZwNoM0BX8A" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sports</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/bMnWPNx4glGVd31EVSwf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Famous works of art</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/SJMbcvJPlp6xiaoEC9tb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Famous Albums</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/tM2YVZLWJm5pzjqgfDjJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Animals</p></figcaption></figure></div>


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