
Hexels
Hexels is a new kind of art tool based on patterns and tessellations instead of pixels. Use it to create beautiful works of art, hex-based maps for games, or anything in between. Start with the default hexagons and experience a cool new way of drawing. Switching shape modes lets you work with multiple shapes, as well as a choice of several different "glow" overlay styles, a wide range of art styles is possible. The free version of Hexels features the following: • A totally new way of creating art. • Standard hexel shape mode plus 6 bonus shape modes - Brixels, Crystals, Circles, Wiggles, Diagonal, and Zeez • Standard glow map and the Hex, Target, and Triangle glow maps. • Export .png files up to 1280x1280 Many more features, including custom-made shapes and high resolution export, are available in Hexels Pro.
The Pro version of Hexels features the following: • A totally new way of creating art. • Standard hexel shape mode and other exclusive drawing modes including Cubes, Bevel, and the awesome Trixels mode. • More bonus shape modes - Brixels, Crystals, Circles, Wiggles, Diagonal, Diamond, Houndstooth, Zeez, and more! • Create your own tiled custom shapes! • Outline tool lets you add stylish borders and accents to your artwork. • Many glow maps, including Standard, Hex, Target, and Triangle glow maps. • Import your own glow map from a PNG image file. • Export .png files up to 24576 x 24576 • Export as SVG for import into popular vector art programs. • XML and CSV exporting for custom workflow integration.