We are big fans of pixel art here at digital urban and the video below provides a great insight into creating pixel art in MS Paint:
Pixel Art Villa Video
You can create a similar effect using SketchUp – see our Isometric Pixel Art – Simulating in SketchUp Tutorial but MS Paint is much more satisfying to go for that original look.
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simply amazing.