Minecraft wiki entry for Pixel_art, associated text: It is possible to make pixel art using a map. You do this by finding a suitable area, preferably one with few obstructions, and using a map. Find an appropriate area on the map to begin building, and start by laying down blocks in the pattern of whatever you are trying to create, be it a player, an item, a mob or anything you'd like to build. When you're done, you can check the map again. On it, there should be whatever image you tried to create.