Jude Buffum
@judebuffum.bsky.social
Jude Buffum is a Philadelphia-based pixel artist and illustrator renowned for his 8-bit-inspired designs and conceptual visual storytelling. Clients include Disney, Target, Hasbro, Sony, and BMW.
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Jude Buffum
@judebuffum.bsky.social
· Jun 19
I still can’t believe this day is here.
Over two years ago, I flew to Madrid to film my first Domestika course.
Today it’s finally live.
Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization
🎮 domestika.org/en/courses/5248-pixel-art-avatar-design-from-basics-to-customization/judebuffum
#PixelArt
Over two years ago, I flew to Madrid to film my first Domestika course.
Today it’s finally live.
Pixel Art Avatar Design: From Basics to Customization
🎮 domestika.org/en/courses/5248-pixel-art-avatar-design-from-basics-to-customization/judebuffum
#PixelArt
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
20 years. That’s how long @iam8bit.com has been doing their thing. Starting out curating video game themed art exhibitions. Guerilla marketing for the gaming industry (and others). Producing vinyl video game soundtracks. And publishing video games. They’ve truly come full circle.
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
20 years. That’s how long @iam8bit.com has been doing their thing. Starting out curating video game themed art exhibitions. Guerilla marketing for the gaming industry (and others). Producing vinyl video game soundtracks. And publishing video games. They’ve truly come full circle.
Thanks so much Myles!
I got to check out @iam8bit.com’s 20th Anniversary Show in LA last night, here are some of my favorite pieces!
Artists:
@judebuffum.bsky.social
@jangosnow.bsky.social
Haley “bbanditt” Wakefield
@zachbellissimo.bsky.social
Artists:
@judebuffum.bsky.social
@jangosnow.bsky.social
Haley “bbanditt” Wakefield
@zachbellissimo.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Thanks so much Myles!
Reposted by Jude Buffum
😡😡😡😡😡 New Lows:
@judebuffum shared this job posting he'd come across...
They won't stop until we are ground to dust.
@judebuffum shared this job posting he'd come across...
They won't stop until we are ground to dust.
October 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
😡😡😡😡😡 New Lows:
@judebuffum shared this job posting he'd come across...
They won't stop until we are ground to dust.
@judebuffum shared this job posting he'd come across...
They won't stop until we are ground to dust.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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
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
Just a reminder, on this random day in October with no significance, that taking people's land is wrong.
#fuckcolumbus #pixelart #genocide #IndigenousPeoplesDay
#fuckcolumbus #pixelart #genocide #IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Just a reminder, on this random day in October with no significance, that taking people's land is wrong.
#fuckcolumbus #pixelart #genocide #IndigenousPeoplesDay
#fuckcolumbus #pixelart #genocide #IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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!!!
October 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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!!!
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...
www.digitalartsblog.com/artist-spotl...
“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 ...
www.digitalartsblog.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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...
www.digitalartsblog.com/artist-spotl...
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/...
www.the-pixel-artist.com/collections/...
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.
www.the-pixel-artist.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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/...
www.the-pixel-artist.com/collections/...
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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
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...
September 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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...
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
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
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...
www.the-pixel-artist.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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
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
Reposted by Jude Buffum
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
Also shout out to @judebuffum.bsky.social whose "Bulls on Parade" Palette was my starting point for colors: buff.ly/UI2u64v
“How do you start Pixel Art?”…Here’s what I did!
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…
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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
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
#pixel_dailies #ドット絵
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... 🐊
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
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.
www.the-pixel-artist.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#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
#pixel_dailies #ドット絵
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... 🐊
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
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.
www.the-pixel-artist.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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... 🐊
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
Please like and share if you found it helpful!
Just saw The #FantasticFour and couldn’t resist digging up this old piece: the team facing off against Galactus in full #pixelart chaos. I think they finally nailed the tone by leaning into the campiness of the time period and the complexities of Reed Richards' neurodivergence.
August 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Just saw The #FantasticFour and couldn’t resist digging up this old piece: the team facing off against Galactus in full #pixelart chaos. I think they finally nailed the tone by leaning into the campiness of the time period and the complexities of Reed Richards' neurodivergence.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Client: Disney
Art Director: Mariah Villarreal
This is a series of animated pixel art stickers I created to promote the release of the Star Wars television show Skeleton Crew.
Client: Disney
Art Director: Mariah Villarreal
This is a series of animated pixel art stickers I created to promote the release of the Star Wars television show Skeleton Crew.
July 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Client: Disney
Art Director: Mariah Villarreal
This is a series of animated pixel art stickers I created to promote the release of the Star Wars television show Skeleton Crew.
Client: Disney
Art Director: Mariah Villarreal
This is a series of animated pixel art stickers I created to promote the release of the Star Wars television show Skeleton Crew.
Did a free Live session on @domestika-org.bsky.social today, if you're a PLUS member you can still go watch in your own time. I talk about the three most important ways to customize Photoshop for creating pixels art, and also, my dog Winston.
www.domestika.org/en/lives/402...
www.domestika.org/en/lives/402...
July 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Did a free Live session on @domestika-org.bsky.social today, if you're a PLUS member you can still go watch in your own time. I talk about the three most important ways to customize Photoshop for creating pixels art, and also, my dog Winston.
www.domestika.org/en/lives/402...
www.domestika.org/en/lives/402...
What if your favorite Marvel vs. Capcom matchups jumped straight off the screen and onto the shelf?
I created pixel art portraits of Wolverine and Silver Samurai, along with 8-bit logos and a custom "VS" treatment for the packaging of this Marvel Legends Series Gamerverse 2-pack.
I created pixel art portraits of Wolverine and Silver Samurai, along with 8-bit logos and a custom "VS" treatment for the packaging of this Marvel Legends Series Gamerverse 2-pack.
July 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
What if your favorite Marvel vs. Capcom matchups jumped straight off the screen and onto the shelf?
I created pixel art portraits of Wolverine and Silver Samurai, along with 8-bit logos and a custom "VS" treatment for the packaging of this Marvel Legends Series Gamerverse 2-pack.
I created pixel art portraits of Wolverine and Silver Samurai, along with 8-bit logos and a custom "VS" treatment for the packaging of this Marvel Legends Series Gamerverse 2-pack.
Did I miss #PortfolioDay again? Hi I'm Jude and I've been making #pixelart since before it was considered retro 😂
Here's a few of my client projects, you can see more at www.the-pixel-artist.com
Here's a few of my client projects, you can see more at www.the-pixel-artist.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Did I miss #PortfolioDay again? Hi I'm Jude and I've been making #pixelart since before it was considered retro 😂
Here's a few of my client projects, you can see more at www.the-pixel-artist.com
Here's a few of my client projects, you can see more at www.the-pixel-artist.com
YOU’RE WELCOME, PHILADELPHIA.
Why? Because the algorithm hates me.
Trending hashtags avoid me like the plague.
And no matter what I do, I can never catch a break on social media.
Why? Because the algorithm hates me.
Trending hashtags avoid me like the plague.
And no matter what I do, I can never catch a break on social media.
July 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
YOU’RE WELCOME, PHILADELPHIA.
Why? Because the algorithm hates me.
Trending hashtags avoid me like the plague.
And no matter what I do, I can never catch a break on social media.
Why? Because the algorithm hates me.
Trending hashtags avoid me like the plague.
And no matter what I do, I can never catch a break on social media.
Client: Brooks Running
Art Directors: Kurt Parker / Jessica Vredenburg
These are pixel art illustrations I created for
Brooks Running, promoting the Adrenaline GTS 13 sneaker.
#PixelArt #PixelArtist #8BitArt #8BitIllustration
#Illustration #JudeBuffum #ThePixelArtist
Art Directors: Kurt Parker / Jessica Vredenburg
These are pixel art illustrations I created for
Brooks Running, promoting the Adrenaline GTS 13 sneaker.
#PixelArt #PixelArtist #8BitArt #8BitIllustration
#Illustration #JudeBuffum #ThePixelArtist
July 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Client: Brooks Running
Art Directors: Kurt Parker / Jessica Vredenburg
These are pixel art illustrations I created for
Brooks Running, promoting the Adrenaline GTS 13 sneaker.
#PixelArt #PixelArtist #8BitArt #8BitIllustration
#Illustration #JudeBuffum #ThePixelArtist
Art Directors: Kurt Parker / Jessica Vredenburg
These are pixel art illustrations I created for
Brooks Running, promoting the Adrenaline GTS 13 sneaker.
#PixelArt #PixelArtist #8BitArt #8BitIllustration
#Illustration #JudeBuffum #ThePixelArtist