Get to know me👋
Hi everyone, there’s been a lot of new faces this past year — now 45K of y’all following me on Instagram, and many more across platforms. Thank you for being here, it genuinely means a lot
Not many of y’all may know this, but I started my journey on Folioscope @folioscopeapp , a flipbook-style animation app with a small community
The app didn’t allow importing assets or tracing, so everything had to be done by hand. I started by copying other artists’ sprites, mixing colours (there were only about 6 or 7), using dithering patterns to get more colours, and placing pixels one by one, frame by frame. It took a lot of patience — y’all really have no idea
Rem pixel animation by jtangc on X
Remade in Folioscope by me, pixel by pixel, hope more people find this gem
I then started the IG account you’re seeing now while serving my mandatory 2-year military service, mostly just playing around and not expecting much
Didn’t expect Ko-fi @kofi_button to commission me — my first big commission! And for being a platform where I can get support for all my work!!
My style grew and evolved, and after hitting 1K, things just kept going up from there. Reels came into the picture, hit 5K, and I held my first art competition with many amazing entries
10K was a HUGEEE milestone. Hosted my first giveaway, signed up on Redbubble @redbubble , and bought $300 of my own merch haha. Looked super cringe but I was crazy excited
Fast forward, I got to booth and sell stickers, keychains, prints, and acrylic stands alongside many amazing artists. My art got exhibited at art fiestas, and I conducted my first pixel art workshop in university all because of ntu vas @ntuvas
Got to host another one the next year in university, and also conducted my first public workshop as part of a youth game festival by SCAPE @*SCAPE
I’m still learning, still experimenting, and still figuring things out, but I’m genuinely grateful for everyone who’s been part of this journey — whether you’ve been here since the Folioscope days or just found my work recently
Thank you for the support and encouragement
Here’s to more pixels and more fun ahead 🫶
Starting out on the Folioscope app really shaped my art skills in ways I didn’t expect. Because the app didn't allow importing or tracing, I had to create every pixel and frame from scratch, which taught me patience and attention to detail. For anyone interested in pixel art, I highly recommend trying such limited tools early on—it forces you to understand the craft more deeply. When I began sharing my work on Instagram during my military service, I never imagined it would grow so fast. Hitting milestones like 1K and then 10K followers encouraged me to explore new formats like reels and conduct my first art competitions and giveaways. This journey reflects how consistent sharing and engaging with your community can open new opportunities. Getting commissioned by Ko-fi was a huge boost. I now use their platform not just for commissions but also to offer exclusive content and connect with supporters. For aspiring digital artists, platforms like Ko-fi can be invaluable for building sustainable creative work. Beyond online growth, having my art exhibited and teaching workshops has been incredibly rewarding. Working with schools and festivals has allowed me to pass on what I’ve learned, creating a cycle of learning and teaching that fuels my passion. If you’re just starting out or thinking about growing your art presence, my advice is to keep experimenting—even if you’re a beginner—and find joy in the process. Every pixel placed with care is progress, and the community and connections you build along the way are just as important as the art itself. Here’s to more pixels and fun ahead!
