iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

With the current state of things, maybe the big monster can come and save us?

Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Re-sharing a stack of old stuff. Going through the doodles on my phone feels like a Time Machine for me, remembering life during each sketch. I hope everyone is doing ok. Hang in there.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Sketched up some “bad guy henchmen” ideas in a really simple style. Sometimes, as a game designer, you just need enemies you can throw at a player in large numbers… and then not feel bad when the player smacks them around a bit. Everybody here is very punchable. 🤣

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ve been working for a while now on my next project (I’m super excited, hope to tell you more soon) and thought I’d start sharing some of the earliest exploratory art that doesn’t exactly apply anymore. From the “loose and crazy” phase, which is always super fun. Shockingly, monsters and robots. 🤖👹

Concept art done in Procreate that shows two groups of characters rushing at each other. On the left is a group of monsters and robots and general near dwells rushing towards a group on the right which is made up of hero types, including action figures and giant robots and superheroes and men in suits. The art is done in digital sepia tones.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

If you are my kid, you might get a weird birthday drawing.

This drawing done in Procreate shows a comical cartoon take on a monster hunter character that is chronically online. The drawing itself is black chinky pencil and gray shading on gray paper. The text says happy birthday from chronically online monster Hunter, bro. A speech bubble says “It’s giving birthday! You are giving main character energy, so touch grass and skibidi bro, not even glazing.”

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

“Kill them with freaking kindness.”

Cartoon illustration featuring a small green character offering an ice cream cone to a larger character that has been bullying them.

Cartoon illustration featuring a small green character offering an ice cream cone to a larger character that has been bullying them. Close up of the smaller character’s face (which features a black eye) as he hands the ice cream to the bully.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I didn't escape with much behind the scenes work for GW, but I will post some beautiful ink drawings done by Taylor Krahenbuhl. Happy Birthday, GW.

An ink drawing of a Foot Soldier zombie from the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare games. He is shambling towards the camera, wearing his typical gear and holding his weapon. His expression could be considered "vacant."

An ink drawing of a Foot Soldier zombie from the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare games. He is shambling to the left of the scene, wearing his uniform and carrying a rocket launcher on his back. He looks beaten up and frankly, really dumb.

An ink drawing of an Engineer Zombie and a Chomper Plant from the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare games. The Chomper is biting the Engineer's pants from behind and pulling them back to expose the Engineer's bottom. The Engineer is desperately trying to get away, reaching for a couple of outstretched zombie hands.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

February 25, 29014, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare launched. It was an insane idea: Take one of the most beloved game IP's ever and make a third person shooter. Should have been a disaster. Should have been a cash-grab. But a talented, scrappy team ended up making it a passion project.

An image from the game Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, showing a Chomper plant bursting from the ground and getting ready to "chomp" a basic "Browncoat" zombie. The setting is a typical backyard, complete with picket fences, a pink flamingo, and a yard gnome.

An image from the game Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, showing a Bonk Choy plant sitting in a pot and punching a basic Browncoat zombie in the head. The zombie is recoiling from the impact. The setting is a suburban sidewalk, and you can see more zombies stumbling along in the background.

An image from the game Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, showing a zombie Foot Soldier and an All-Star (two classes in the game) running toward the camera with their weapons blazing. The setting is a typical suburban neighborhood, and there are additional basic zombies stumbling around in the background.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Cleaning out an old drive, and I found these quick sketches I did forever ago to show off a little pirate game idea.

A rough sketch showing a rowdy group of pirates looking out across an expanse at a giant treasure chest. The text "Go get the gold! Plunder and pillage" sits at the top of the image, and there is a green "GO" button in the lower right corner.

A rough sketch showing a concerned group of pirates looking out over their fort wall and across an expanse at an incoming horde of enemy pirates. The text "Pirates Ahoy!" sits at the top of the image, and there is more text on the right that says "Shiver me timbers! Pirates Attacking! We sent our crew after gold, but we are under siege! Now you must defend your treasure." There is a "DEFEND!" button in the lower right corner.

This rough mock-up shows an idea for a simple game mode selection screen, from a never-made pirate game. On the left is an image representing single player mode, and on the right one representing multiplayer mode.

A rough sketch mock-up of a title card for a mobile game idea. This sketch shows a large pirate flag in the center, housing the title "Pirate Rush." There is a skull and crossbones on the flag as well. At the bottom of the flag, there are silhouettes of two teams of pirates running at each other from each side of the image. There is a play button at the bottom center of the screen.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Throughout my career, I’ve communicated creative and artistic direction through some of the worst drawings imaginable. That’s how it’s supposed to go! Your job is to set up the people on your team for success by letting THEM interpret the rough ideas into beautiful things with their unique brains.

Simple rough sketch on the back of note paper showing the shape of a human standing in front of a set of screens.

Simple rough sketches on a white board showing the flow of a game utilizing simple shapes and boxes.

Simple rough sketch showing sticker figure characters climbing out of the pages of an open book.

Simple rough sketch showing a robot standing at the bedside of a character lying in a hospital bed.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I play Roblox pretty much every evening with my daughter before bed. Have for a while now. I don’t love Roblox, but it gives us something to do together and I’d rather be with her when she plays. It turns out I’ve put in a lot of hours…

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Andor continues to feel prophetic.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

A tree outside my kitchen window, soaking in the morning sun. Trying to notice the little things. :)

A picture of a leafy tree basking in warm sunlight.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Skull Kitty: How it started, and where it went.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything fun. I’ve been heads down working hard on a new project as the world burns around me… But, here is a concept sketch from really early in the ideation phase. The story has shifted quite a bit so I can share. Can’t wait to show you more soon! 🎮🤔

Early concept art of a human character surrounded by her childhood imaginary friends. This scene includes a ghost knight, rainbow troll, grumpy storm cloud, music robot, crayon scribble monster, magical robotic pirate, a human named Alex, a sexy brooding vampire, giant pet goldfish, cutesy death cat, a magical star, and her old teddy bear.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

That headline. After. Outcry. Think about it. A 4yr old girl needs medical care only available here, or she will die, and our government said... "Nah." Rules, you say? Like, rules about sharing classified info? Rules about not being president to make yourself wealthy? Cruelty for power.

Deysi Vargas with her daughter, identified by the pseudonym Sofia, who has short bowel syndrome. (Courtesy of Jeremy Cohen Public Cousel)

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Given our current timeline, I am even more excited to huddle up with a new Sleep Token album tomorrow. #sleeptoken

A photo of the lead singer of the band Sleep Token, Vessel. In this shot he is wearing his new armor/robes/mask and wielding a sword.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Happy Birthday to Plants vs. Zombies. May your sunshine be endless, and your top soil be deep. (Old sketches from when I was at PopCap)

Sketch of a futuristic Peashooter from PvZ.

Sketch of a strange robot contraption being piloted by Dr. Zomboss chasing a Peashooter in a little car. (From PvZ)

Sketch of Dr Zomboss painting an Easter Egg. (From PvZ)

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I like to think that these guys are writing songs together up there on the office shelf.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Happy Friday to these gentlemen hanging out on my office.

An Iron Giant figure standing on a bookshelf in front of an assortment of art books.

An Iron Giant figure standing on a bookshelf in front of my grandfather’s bowling trophy and a collection of hard bound PvZ comics.

A limited edition cel from WB showing the Iron Giant holding Hogarth in his hand over a blue sky and forest background.

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Jeremy Vanhoozer @vanhoozerbot.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Barry began to feel like this might be a dead end job. Guard the caves they said. Make sure the gremlins don’t get through they said. I mean come on, how many gremlins have ever made it to the caves? Maybe he could take an early lunch.