Thanks for hosting, ui!

I highly recommend using this program: http://www.aseprite.org/
ui recommends http://www.romhacking.net/utilities/119/

I'll spend the first chunk of the OHC helping people and answering questions! :D

Edit:
If you're using Aseprite, here's a file with the palette preloaded: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1433345/NES_Colors.aseprite

pixel *kinda* returns

cue the FUD

Orion u r a hero

Aww thanks nice doggie!
I'm learning stuff too by doing these! :D