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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hey #portfolioday About a year ago I made the switch from 3D to pixel art and haven't looked back. I could only upload one gif at a time, find full res versions here: cara.app/garethmakes

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Got my first pre-release win 😁 I love One Piece!

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Are my hands covered in cat scratches? Yes. Does he now rule the household with an iron paw? Also yes... But my goodness he is so flippin' cute!

Moose the cat. Sleeping in his yellow throne

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

They got Miss All Sunday spot on, but this was painful

Live action big Chopper welcoming you to Dr. Seuss' Who-ville

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Moose was previously HR and is now insisting we adopt a healthy work/life balance. Though his methods are somewhat uncouth

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

"The Butcher" Why is he kinda hot though? #pixelart #aseprite #indiedev Find the lore dump here: cara.app/post/ecab371... 10 frame idle Palette: lospec.com/palette-list...

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

New addition to the family - Say hi to Moose! This 5kg goofball is so sweet and caring, very grateful we could give him him a loving home ❤️

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

They had this too. Essentially time your punches with the pads that pop up, each round was a unique boss fight. Then to finish them off, you had to do a certain about of hits in a short amount of time. Best arcade cabinet ever, it's on my bucket list to own one for my office 🤣

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Rebranding to GarethMakes, with that I have also finally setup my portfolio on Cara. Check it out here: cara.app/garethmakes #pixelart #indie #gamedev #animation

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Vampire Crawlers is gunna be a problem... It's so fun

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Now watching: Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest (2006)

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Cainhurst might be my favourite castle in all FromSoftware, the dark but inviting interior coupled with the wintery and harsh exterior is sublime. Realized I've not touched the Bloodborne DLC yet, so starting that now! Very excited 😁

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Trevenant. Because they remind me of the Weirwood trees in Game of Thrones😁

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Today has SUCKED. Please reply with your pets to improve my mood, I'll start:

Meme the cat with something in her eye, making it look like she's winking at the camera

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Now watching: Lost in Translation

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

It is finally time. See you in the other side

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Went outside, saw some art, bought some One Piece cards. 10/10, would recommend

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Furi was not a fan of the gala! It's a shame she had to tear the gown... But she can fight much better this way #indie #gamedev #pixelart

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Now watching: Spider-Man (2002)

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man movie poster, spidey climbing towards the viewer on the side of a building

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Haven't shared art in awhile, but Castlevania hype has me wanting to share my own Castlevania inspired project. Been really fun bringing this piece to life and having my OCs interact with one another The best thing about pixel art is it gives me the scope to make something more ambitious😁 #gamedev

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Cat puddle. That's it, that's the skeet.

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It's a good day to be a Castlevania fan

babe wake up meme template, new castlevania revealed

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I have almost hit 1000 hours in Aseprite 🤯 ...only another 9000 to go til I'm a master 💪

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Introduce yourself with 4 indie games

Armored figure with a sword stands before a giant sorrowful statue in a dark, gothic landscape.

Colorful pixel-art scene showing fantasy monsters and a trainer in a bright and wonderous environment.

Cloaked figure holding a lantern in a foggy, Victorian-style street at night.

Mage character casting blue magic, surrounded by glowing energy on a red background.

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Need to narrow it down, but here's the list so far. Definitely picking up Cross Code and replaying it, such a great game

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

More of my work below 👇 Pyromancer, heavily inspired by Blasphemous. A franchise I adore

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

More of my work below 👇 Recent work for @danmakesgames.bsky.social game, Axe Bastard!

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

More of my work below 👇 Goblin Mage, strutting their stuff. Socks and sandals combo giving +4 to all stats

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It’s my birthday today 🎂 All I’m wishing for is a bit more reach on my pixel art. If you’ve enjoyed my animations or characters, a repost would help a lot. I’m working toward junior pixel art roles and trying to get my work seen. Appreciate everyone who’s stuck around. #pixelart #gamedev #animation

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Only Steam Replay can make me feel truly seen

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Another banger! Top 3 Gold Don for me, among Usopp and Pudding. Drum Island was such a pivotal moment in the manga for me, so very happy to have pulled this card. #onepiececardgame

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Which Kaido cards? That's fair, I was a collector only for awhile because the art is so nice. Only recently started playing, but won my first locals today 😁

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today's advent calendar was glorious 🔥 my first ghost rare event, so much aura from one card #onepiececardgame

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Messing around with colour pallette and whether or not I want an outline #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #animation #ドット絵 #픽셀아트

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Tried something a bit wild with today’s pixel animation: a ranged grab that shoots out, connects, then snaps back into idle. I’m building out a portfolio (hire me pls) and giving my characters more identity with each piece. Hireable btw ✌️ #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev #animation #ドット絵 #픽셀아트

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

My heart😭 Mental health is a bitch, but it's important to remember that we aren't in it alone. This comment on my latest YT video really made my day ♥️

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Just played the Queen's Domain Demo. PS1 era graphics with Morrowind/Fly Knight vibes. Loved it, I eagerly recommend it to anyone who likes being dropped into a world blind and simply exploring #indiegames

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Just played the Queen's Domain Demo. PS1 era graphics with Morrowind/Fly Knight vibes. Loved it, I eagerly recommend it to anyone who likes being dropped into a world blind and simply exploring

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Final #Promosky of the year. ♡ / ↻ always appreciated Follow me if also enjoy: 🎨 Pixel Art 🏴‍☠️ One Piece 😸 Pets ✏️ Character Design 📦 One Piece TCG 🗡️ Soulsborne 🔥 Demon Slayer 👊 JJK 🗡️ Berserk 🎮 Metroidvanias 🌌 Dark Fantasy 🎞️ Animation 🎮 Indie Games ⚔️ Action RPGs

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Unsure if I uploaded this anywhere, but I had the privillege of working on @danmakesgames.bsky.social's project AXE BASTARD. I'll be sharing more assets soon, but be sure to go try out their demo on itch! Link in their bio #IndieGame #IndieDev #PixelArt

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Bit different from me, but I got out of my comfort zone and entered my first One Piece locals and came second 🥳 had a great time and met some cool people, I love this TCG!

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Moving house wiped me out, but getting back to my favourite OC has felt great. Still playing around with her design, but this suits my needs for now #pixelart #픽셀아트 #ドット絵

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I should really return to this project, I've learned so much since I first made this. Plus it's just another excuse to work on OC's #pixelart #픽셀아트 #ドット絵

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Moving house, but still finding time for a little whimsy ✨ Share your pets to give me energy!

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

I've got no plans for the next couple days and I yearn for an experience like Never Ending Story! Can anyone recommend some dark fantasy films they enjoy?

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GarethMakes @garethmakes.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

October #Promosky 🎃 Hey all, I'm Gareth 😁 An artist, cat dad and lover of stories! Currently; Playing - Silksong 🕷️ Reading - Brandon Sanderson's The Way of Kings 👑 Watching - Frieren 🧝‍♀️ Listening - Critical Role, Campaign 3 🎲 Recently finished Clair Obscur and haven't yet emotionally recovered 😣

collage of images of silksong, the way of kings, frieren and critical role

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