Jude Buffum

24 hour process piece

And cute turtles!

A few samples!

A job listing calling for artists to share their creative process while wearing go-pro cameras in order to train AI.

😡😡😡😡😡 New Lows:

@judebuffum shared this job posting he'd come across...

They won't stop until we are ground to dust.

So psyched for the @iam8bit.com 20th Anniversary Show! #pixelart #iam8bit20 #thepixelartist

a large group of people wearing masks and top hats ALT: a large group of people wearing masks and top hats

We are all Luigi ✊

Pumpkin spiced awesome

Something big is brewing, a storm is coming…
I’ve been working on something major for the @iam8bit.com 20th Anniversary show next month.
Nov 8th and 9th in Los Angeles, more than 70+ artists.
#iam8bit20 #PixelArt #ThePixelArtist #JudeBuffum #8BitArt #8BitVideoGames #WeAreAllLuigi #CharacterDesign

Pixel art illustration of a Native American riding a horse and giving the middle finger to three sailing ships on the horizon

Just a reminder, on this random day in October with no significance, that taking people's land is wrong.
#fuckcolumbus #pixelart #genocide #IndigenousPeoplesDay

The cycle of life, from birth to death, in pixel art.
#pixelart #pixelartist

Oh my god the @phillies.bsky.social are wearing the powder blues for tomorrow’s NLDS post-season elimination game WE ARE WINNING THE WORLD SERIES!!!

YouTube video by Jude Buffum Super Keyboard Cat Bros.

Fun fact: I made this!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJh7...

No but if you got them Antifa Doritos, I AM STARVING

“A Nostalgic Filter to Comment on the Present”: Pixel Art with Jude Buffum — DIGITAL ARTS BLOG Jude Buffum is a Philadelphia-based pixel artist and illustrator whose work reimagines 8-bit aesthetics for the present day. With over two decades of experience, he has collaborated with major brands ...

My interview about #pixelart is up on Digital Arts Blog. Did you know the reason I started doing pixel art is because of the so-called "War on Terror"? Read more here!
www.digitalartsblog.com/artist-spotl...

How dare you disparage our short king Lemon Raccoon

These are a few of the many sprite sheets from a snowboarding game I did for Coach! Read more about it here: www.the-pixel-artist.com/projects/pix...

Custom 8-Bit Pixel Art Game Assets, Sprite Sheets and Animations by Jude Buffum — The Pixel Artist Hire a pixel artist for production-ready game assets, characters, sprite sheets, bosses, environments, UI and animations. Bespoke work for studios and brands, no downloadable packs.

Did you know that I'm a fully licensed video game asset-ologist? While I do a lot of pixel art for packaging and advertising, I've worked on a number of 8-bit style video games for Sony, Adult Swim and others.
www.the-pixel-artist.com/collections/...

Fuuuuuuck that’s so good

Cute!

Well, it’s only a matter of time before they stop being Diplomatic.
And then the acronym will be complete.

Pixel art illustration of Jalen Hurts looking majestic in an Eagles jersey

ARE YOU PSYCHED FOR TONIGHT'S GAME?!
I can NOT wait to watch Jalen Hurts and the rest of the reigning Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys.
GO BIRDS! 🦅💚🦅
#pixelart #EaglesvsCowboys #JalenHurts

Contra’s logo is as explosive as the game itself. The enormous, fiery “C” glows with a dithered gradient that looks ripped from the game’s flamethrowers and other screen-filling pyrotechnics. It doesn’t just introduce the title, it feels like part of the arsenal...

Yes, it’s a great logo! And the music will never stop playing in my head 😂

The Best Pixel Art Logos of All Time (With Expert Design Critique by Pixel Artist Jude Buffum) — The Pixel Artist Discover the best pixel art logos across gaming history. From 8-bit classics to indie hits, pixel artist Jude Buffum analyzes their design strengths, critiques their flaws, and shows why they still re...

Just published a new article about The Best Pixel Art Logos of All Time...
Did I leave out your favorite?
Let me know what you think in the comments!
www.the-pixel-artist.com/articles/the...
#pixelart #pixelartist #thepixelartist

Grab the free character template here: https://i.redd.it/wuwerlmdn28b1.png ———— 0:00 Intro 0:06 How I started Pixel Art 2:23 Understanding the Mega Man Template 3:28 First Time Designing… “How do you start Pixel Art?”…Here’s what I did!

Shout out to Brandon James Greer whose excellent Youtube videos helped me a lot here especially this one: buff.ly/0ALd9pC

Also shout out to @judebuffum.bsky.social whose "Bulls on Parade" Palette was my starting point for colors: buff.ly/UI2u64v

#PixelArt is a hobby. Being a professional #PixelArtist? That takes a lifetime to master! So before you hire a pixel artist for your next project, make sure you read this very helpful article I put together!
#pixel_dailies #ドット絵

She’s got like eight pairs of wings! Are all of them functional or are some of them merely decorative?

Haha thanks! My main goal with the article was to highlight the importance of hiring pixel artists who also know how to be Illustrators, so it makes sense that it could apply to most illustration styles.
Feel free to share on socials and offer your own thoughts as well!

How to Hire a Pixel Artist | Expert Guide by Jude Buffum — The Pixel Artist Learn how to hire a professional pixel artist for your project. Illustrator Jude Buffum shares insider tips on portfolios, pricing, rights, and avoiding costly mistakes.

Whether you're an aspiring #pixelartist, a seasoned professional, or an #artdirector looking to hire a pixel artist for your next project, I've put together a helpful guide to asking the right questions and avoiding common pitfalls... 🐊
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