How Xy Arnaldo Turns Personal Reflection into Cinematic Digital Art and Animation
Xy Arnaldo is a digital artist and designer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Her work spans digital art, animation, public art, and visual storytelling — often blending personal reflection with emotional resilience and dreamlike narrative flow. Through introspective imagery and layered storytelling, she transforms inner thoughts and memories into poetic visual worlds that resonate with quiet strength. Balancing freelance design work with her fine art practice, Xy is steadily carving her path in the digital art and animation landscape, guided by curiosity, sincerity, and a love of narrative form.
A Visual Haiku: Wenwen Zhu’s Quiet Worlds of Imperfect Grace
Wenwen Zhu is a Chicago-based animator and illustrator whose work lives in the space between surrealism and wabi-sabi — where imperfection, stillness, and mystery quietly coexist. Moving between 3D animation and drawing, she builds poetic worlds that invite viewers to linger and feel rather than decode. Her images often explore the subtle ties between people, society, and nature, revealing emotion through restraint and atmosphere instead of narrative clarity. Each piece feels like a visual haiku — spare, ambiguous, yet deeply resonant.
Drawing the Personal, Finding the Universal: Wenqing Gu
Wenqing Gu is a Las Vegas–based freelance illustrator and visual storyteller whose digital artwork spans children’s books, 2D animation, and editorial projects. Drawing inspiration from both her Chinese heritage and American experiences, she brings warmth, humor, and a touch of wonder to her illustrations, inviting audiences of all ages into imaginative worlds.
From CGI to Ceramics: NastPlas on the Organic and Algorithmic
NastPlas is the artistic duo of Fran Rodríguez Learte and Natalia Molinos García, based in Palencia, Spain. Known for their visually striking work that blends CGI, 3D, and AI, they’ve spent over two decades exploring the shifting boundaries between the digital and physical. Their practice centers on the intersection of art, science, and technology — often using visual experimentation to reflect on humanity’s evolving relationship with nature in the face of rapid technological advancement. We asked NastPlas about their art, creative process, and inspirations.
Blunt Action on Creating Universes That Feel Like Glitches in the Matrix
Blunt Action is a New York City-based creative studio specializing in art, animation, gaming, and music. Co-founded by longtime collaborators Colby and Ethan, the studio evolved from a shared passion for music production and visual storytelling. What began as beat-making and rough mixes in college quickly expanded into immersive 3D world-building, merging their skills in sound, animation, and design under the Blunt Action name. We asked Blunt Action about their art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Katie Scarlett
Katie Scarlett is an illustrator, animator, and graphic designer known for her vibrant color palettes and unique perspectives. She brings a fresh, inviting lens to familiar settings, often depicting home environments such as dining rooms and kitchens, as well as unexpected spaces like tennis courts and swimming pools. Drawing inspiration from her own surroundings, she frequently incorporates the plants, furniture, and décor from her home into her work. We asked Katie about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Alex Arseni
Aleksandr Koshelev, also known as Alex Arseni in the digital art world, is a 3D designer known for his clean, visually engaging illustrations and animations. Over the years, Alex has worked with brands like AVO Bank, Turkish Airlines, and Revolut, crafting everything from fintech visuals to conceptual product renders. His work reveals a fascination by the interaction of form, light, and texture. We asked Alex about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
10 Digital Artists: The Art of Animation
Animation is the art of bringing still images to life, creating the illusion of movement through a series of frames. These frames, whether hand-drawn, digitally created, or crafted with models, are carefully sequenced to tell stories and capture emotions. In this article, we’re celebrating ten talented digital artists who are redefining the art of animation.