I keep talking about 'vexel art', but what exactly is it, and why do I care so much? Well, hopefully this article will answer both of those questions, and a little more!
Basically...Vexel is one of many digital media used for drawing. Vexel art is created with a pen tool - though names vary between programs - or a lasso/selection tool. It's a versatile medium, offering plenty of opportunities to explore different styles and techniques.
More in depth...
It's layers of colour, generally speaking, that all build up to create one image. Some layers of colour may have tiny, very thin intricate details like individual strands of hair, or lineart,