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Pixelmania 2026

2026-05-01

Pixelmania 2026 Artworks

Created as part of Artindi’s Pixelmania challenge, for 2026. The goal is to make one artwork per day(or every day that you are able to), given the following themes and optional constraints.

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This year I decided to base all of my artworks on the two games I am currently working on: The 3D JRPG, and the untitled puzzle platformer.

1. Machine - Grappling Hook

The grappling hook - A machine which lets you reach new places. Just not neccessarily the ones you were looking to reach

After creating the first piece, I was reminded of the optional constrain, and drew an obligatory penguin.

1a. Machine - Linux

Obligatory penguin post. Constraint: Include an item that can make our lives better. By using Linux and other user and freedom-respecting software we gain back control over our machines and we can continue using our devices long after companies have ended support.

2. Don’t let go

3. Hacker

4. Ring

Why do experiments always go wrong? It’s almost like no-one understands how machines of magic works…