Vexel is a neologism for an entirely pixel-based form of raster art that imitates the visual appearance of vector graphics technique. The word itself is a portmanteau derived from a combination of “vector” and “pixel.” The different nature of Photo editing programs such as Illustrator over a vexel-plotted approach gives some vexel images a unique appearance when compared with traditional modified Vexel Artworks, however, the increased flexibility comes with a loss of image scalability for print media or poster printing, which is often a source of criticism. To compensate for this, most vexels are created at very high resolution.
