Pixel Art
I’m a Hong Kong-based, self-taught freelance pixel artist specializing in Japanese-inspired landscapes, animals, and film and gaming references, primarily showcased on Instagram.
My journey into pixel art began in 2018 after starting as an oil painter. Dissatisfied with my full-time job handling client complaints, I turned to tennis and painting as coping mechanisms. Despite encouragement from others, I struggled with motivation due to depression and fatigue. Eventually, I took a leap of faith and quit my job to focus on oil painting, but the following years were challenging.
In 2022, inspired by captivating pixel illustrations on Instagram, I shifted to pixel art. After discovering the Procreate app on my unused iPad, I created my first satisfying pixel illustration, reigniting my passion. Specializing in landscapes and animals, I found my oil painting skills transitioned seamlessly into pixel art.
My love for Japan and its culture profoundly influences my work. In 2023, brands like McDonald’s and Uniqlo recognized my talent, offering opportunities for social media art. Currently, I’m learning animations to create soothing GIFs that provide joy and calm for viewers.
我係一位駐香港的自學像素藝術家,專注於日本風格的風景、動物,以及影視和遊戲的參考,主要透過Instagram展示我的作品。
我嘅像素藝術之旅始於2018年,當時我仲係一名油畫家。因為對全職工作處理客戶投訴感到唔滿足,我開始透過打網球和繪畫來舒緩壓力。雖然周圍人都有鼓勵我,但我因為抑鬱和疲倦而難以找到動力。最後,我勇敢地辭職,專心於油畫,但之後的幾年都充滿挑戰。
到2022年,我受到Instagram上吸引人的像素插畫啟發,轉向像素藝術。發現Procreate這個應用程式後,我喺未用過的iPad上創作咗第一幅滿意的像素作品,重新點燃了我嘅熱情。我對日本和其文化的熱愛深深影響咗我的創作。2023年,麥當勞和Uniqlo等品牌認可咗我的才華,給我提供了社交媒體藝術的機會。