The Pixel Artist

@judebuffum
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The Pixel Artist is the Philadelphia-based illustration studio of Jude Buffum, specializing in custom pixel art, 8-bit typography, and retro-inspired illustration.
For over 20 years, Jude has created distinctive, AI-free #pixelart for clients including Disney, Target, Hasbro, Sony, and BMW. From game sprites and animated assets to editorial and advertising campaigns, Jude's work has received dozens of awards and has been exhibited internationally.
The Pixel Artist16h ago
Do you ever feel like your mind is a little "monster" that you just can't tame? I've found that by sitting and meditating every day, and doing yoga every Monday, I've learned to make peace with my mind.
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This is a pixel art illustration of a Goblin doing Shoulder Pressing Pose, from my Mindful Monsters series.
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As an illustrator who does 8-bit art, I find something very meditative about placing each pixel one at a time.
#mindfulmonday #monstermonday #pixelart
The Pixel Artist20h ago
Rewatching Breaking Bad and you know shit’s bad when Hank Schrader thinks you’re overstepping your authority… #AbolishICE
The Pixel Artist1d ago
Ms. Pac-Man was one of the 30 classic video game characters I included in my pixel art piece "We Are All Luigi", a commentary on public perception of what it means to be a hero in the current political climate. #pixelart #WeAreAllLuigi #AbolishICE #HealthcareReform
The Pixel Artist2d ago
Fuck ICE
The Pixel Artist2d ago
Today's 8-bit libation is the "Donkey Punch", a pixel art cocktail inspired by the classic Donkey Kong. One of the many concoctions I dreamed up during the pandemic, when all the bars were shut down…
Comment "recipe" if you want me to send you the specs!
#pixelart #cocktails
Show threadThe Pixel Artist3d ago
It’s a good example of how pixel art can carry a lot of narrative, remain accessible, and make important messages feel engaging instead of instructional!
#pixelart #pixelartist
Show threadThe Pixel Artist3d ago
Each vignette contrasted a destructive option with a constructive one, reinforcing the idea that young people have agency, without being overly preachy.
The pixel art campaign was deployed across bus stops, trains, and transit hubs throughout Edmonton, garnering an estimated 70 million impressions… and connected young people with the online resources that would help them make better decisions.
#pixelart #pixelartist
The Pixel Artist3d ago
This was a pixel art campaign that I created for the City of Edmonton as part of their Building Safer Cities initiative.
The goal was to take a pretty boring government safety message and turn it into something young people would actually want to engage with.
The solution I came up with was a giant, pixel art video game-inspired maze, where every path represented a different choice.
#pixelart #pixelartist
The Pixel Artist4d ago
Proud to have the pixel art I created for @Hasbro Marvel Legends packaging included in Mendola Artists' "Best of 2025" for Toys & Games.
This was a dream project for a pixel artist like me, having grown up playing the X-Men arcade game!
https://mendolaart.com/best-of-2025-toys-games/
#PixelArt #MarvelLegends #Packaging
The Pixel Artist4d ago
Can't believe it's been a year since we lost David Lynch. I created this pixel art portrait of him the day he died, as he was a huge inspiration to me in so many ways. What's your favorite Lynch film?
#pixelart #DavidLynch #pixelartportrait