This page features a collection of articles and essays by pixel artist Jude Buffum, an award-winning illustrator and designer with more than 20 years of professional experience in commercial art and design. As part of the first generation raised on 8-bit video games, Jude explores pixel art as both a craft and a cultural language.

Topics range from pixel art history and critique to practical tutorials, art direction insights, and guidance for brands and creative directors looking to hire a pixel artist. Each article is grounded in real-world experience across games, advertising, branding, and editorial illustration, with the goal of helping readers better understand the pixel art medium and its cultural relevance.