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Retro Platformer Hero Animation Set

Studio 3DX • Freelance

Oct 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos

This project centered on creating a complete animation package for a playable character in a retro-inspired platformer game. The client wanted a visually appealing hero capable of fitting naturally within a colorful pixel art world while maintaining smooth and responsive animation. The production process began with concept development, where different costume variations, hairstyles, and color combinations were explored before settling on the final design. Following concept approval, I produced a detailed sprite sheet containing the character's base poses and movement frames. The animation phase included idle, walking, running, jumping, and landing sequences. Every frame was individually refined to ensure smooth transitions and natural movement while preserving the clean aesthetic expected from classic platforming games. Additional adjustments were made to improve readability during gameplay, particularly at smaller resolutions. The final deliverables included organized animation sheets, transparent assets, and optimized exports suitable for immediate integration into popular game engines. The finished asset package successfully balanced nostalgic pixel art charm with modern animation quality and usability standards.

Professional Anthro Wolf Reference Sheet

Private Site • Freelance

Aug 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 11 mos

This commission involved creating a detailed reference sheet for an original anthro wolf character. The client required a professional visual guide that could be used by future artists to accurately recreate the character's appearance across multiple illustrations and projects. The goal was to produce a clean, organized, and highly informative reference sheet while preserving the character's unique personality and visual identity. The project began with reviewing existing sketches and discussing specific design elements, including fur patterns, clothing details, accessories, and character lore. After gathering all necessary information, I developed a structured layout that showcased the character from multiple angles. Front, side, and back views were created to ensure complete visual coverage, while additional expression sketches helped communicate the character's personality and emotional range. Special care was taken to maintain color consistency and clearly define unique markings throughout the sheet. The completed reference guide included detailed annotations, color swatches, and accessory breakdowns to maximize usability. The final files were delivered in high-resolution formats suitable for both personal use and future professional commissions.

Custom Fox Adventurer Sprite Sheet

Gameloft • Freelance

May 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 2 mos

This project involved designing and animating a custom pixel art character for an indie RPG inspired by classic retro adventure games. The client wanted a memorable protagonist that could fit naturally within a pixel-based fantasy world while maintaining enough unique visual elements to stand apart from generic game characters. During the initial planning phase, I worked closely with the client to establish the character's personality, clothing style, color palette, and overall silhouette. Several concept variations were created before moving into the final production stage. After approval of the concept design, I developed a complete character sprite sheet featuring front, back, left, and right-facing views. Careful attention was given to pixel placement, shading consistency, and color harmony to ensure the design remained readable across all gameplay situations. Once the base character was completed, I created walking animations for every direction, focusing on smooth movement and believable weight shifts between frames. Additional refinements were made to clothing details and accessories to improve visual clarity. The final package included organized sprite sheets, transparent PNG exports, and game-ready assets suitable for implementation in popular engines. The completed character successfully combined retro aesthetics with modern design standards while meeting all technical requirements provided by the client.