“A Nostalgic Filter to Comment on the Present”: Pixel Art with Jude Buffum
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 like Disney, Marvel, Sony, Hasbro, ESPN, WWE, Taco Bell, and Target. A graduate of Temple University’s Graphic Arts and Design program, Jude began his career in book design before founding his own studio in 2007, where he has since become known for vibrant, retro-styled illustrations and conceptual storytelling through pixels.
The Taste of Home in Digital Form: Stacey Chen
Stacey Chen is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Chicago, originally from Taiwan. Her practice moves fluidly between illustration, sculpture, toy and graphic design, industrial design, and digital media — united by a focus on the emotional and cultural resonance of everyday objects. With a background in industrial design, she’s drawn to the way form and function shape not just behavior, but memory and feeling. Her work reflects on the quiet power of the familiar, uncovering meaning in the textures, symbols, and overlooked items that surround us.
10 Digital Artists: The Best of Pixel Art
What was once a constraint of early computer graphics — where images were limited by the number of pixels available on a screen — has now become a conscious choice for artists who seek to evoke nostalgia while also exploring new creative possibilities. Here is 10 of the digital artists who will open your eyes to the incredible possibilities of this pixelated world.