Wendi 🔥 Chen

Appreciation artwork for the OneWheel, my beloved go-to transportation device!

A tribute artwork featuring Sophie and Howl from the Studio Ghibli film Howl’s Moving Castle. You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

A loving tribute to Kiki’s Delivery Service, one of my Studio Ghibli films. You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

Beautiful storefronts and tucked-away viewpoints I've found during my time in Seattle. You can purchase prints of these pieces here from my online store.

Tribute artwork for my favorite heroines from various games, books, and shows! You can purchase prints of my artwork here from my online store.

A series of abstract scenic paintings, based loosely on hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest.

A tribute to My Neighbor Totoro featuring the characters Mei and Satsuki, drawn for a Ghibli-themed group gallery show. You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

A personal illustration that I created for my promotional artist postcard, featuring a goddess and her dragon summon.

A tribute set to Lapis and Peridot: two characters from a wonderful animated series called Steven Universe. 

You can purchase signed prints of these pieces from my online store.

A series of paintings featuring pretty girls, inspired by florals.

An original poster made for my friends over at Marnin Saylor, featuring their adorable creations Donut Cat and Eclair Bear.

I do these abstract paintings to relax and hone my sense of shape and color.

A baby Vaporeon, drawn for a Pokémon themed gallery show during PAX. You can purchase a print of this artwork here in my online store!

My contribution to Ladies of Literature (Vol. 2), an illustration anthology dedicated to female literary characters. This ambitious project was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign organized by Arielle Jovellanos and Janet Sung.

You can purchase a print of this artwork here in my online store.

Visual development and production art created for DoubleDown Studios, a Seattle-based casual gaming company. I worked closely with an animator to design evocative backgrounds that could then be animated in Adobe After Effects.

Visual development art and basic storyboards for DoubleDown Studios, a Seattle-based casual gaming company. I worked closely with an AfterEffects animator to break apart the illustration so he could create transition animations.

A tribute artwork to Goku and Gohan, the father and son protragonists from Dragon Ball Z. This piece was featured in the Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary Akira Toriyama Tribute Show at Q Pop Shop in LA. You can also purchase a print of this artwork here in my online store.

My submission for the Monsters & Dames charity art book, published by ECCC.

Visual development art and exploratory color/mood studies for DoubleDown Studios, a Seattle-based casual gaming company. I was tasked with developing a fresh look for a complete rehaul of the top-grossing DoubleDown Casino app.

Visual development art and exploratory color/mood studies for DoubleDown Studios, a Seattle-based casual gaming company. I was tasked with developing a fresh look for a complete rehaul of the top-grossing DoubleDown Casino app.

A set of stylish travel posters of beautiful cities in the Pacific Northwest. These designs were commissioned and printed as 16x20 canvas prints for a lovely couple.

A one-of-a-kind original painting of Steven and his Lion from the Cartoon Network original series Steven Universe. This piece was featured in the Official Steven Universe gallery exhibition presented by Cartoon Network and Gallery Nucleus.

It's a rare occasion that I take the time to work in real media, so this piece was a welcome change from my usual digital fare. It was lovingly drawn with watercolor wash, Copic markers, coloured crayons, and pastels.

You can purchase a print of this artwork here in my online store.

A tribute piece to Pearl from the Cartoon Network original series Steven Universe. This piece was featured in the Official Steven Universe gallery exhibition presented by Cartoon Network and Gallery Nucleus.

You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

Retro-style movie poster featuring the Crystal Gems from the Cartoon Network original series Steven Universe. This piece was featured in the Official Steven Universe gallery exhibition presented by Cartoon Network and Gallery Nucleus.

You can purchase a print of this artwork here in my online store.

A tribute to my favorite couple from Adventure Time! This piece was a part of the Adventure Time / Steven Universe Exhibition presented by Cartoon Network and Gallery Nucleus.

You can purchase a print of this artwork here through Gallery Nucleus.

A tribute to Spirited Away, one of my favorite films. This piece was featured in the Ghibli Art Exhibition at Urban Light Studios. You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

A tribute to Castle in the Sky, my favorite animated movie of all time. This scene of the lead characters Pazu and Sheeta resting in a magical crystal cave really spoke to me, with the line: “The Earth speaks to all of us, and if we listen, we can understand.”

You can purchase a print of this artwork here from my online store.

I made this poster to celebrate the successful Kickstarter funding of Hyper Light Drifter, an action/adventure indie game featuring beautiful pixel art.

Designs and in-game sprites for Francesca, a character featured in the Great Personality visual novel dating game. The game was a collaborative art project produced by Light Grey Art Lab.

Mountainous landcapes painted from imagination, based on a life-changing trip to Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, China.

Abstract color studies from imagination. I often dream in shape and color, and attempt to capture these vivid images upon waking.

Colorful landscapes painted from imagination, based on a life-changing trip to Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, China.

These pieces are available for purchase through my online store.

A fun, retro illustration created for a top-grossing app on Facebook.

A fun, retro illustration created for a top-grossing app on Facebook.

Sequence is an indie game that was funded by Kickstarter and released on Steam in 2011. As the lead artist, I was tasked with designing every in-game art asset, including the promo art, character sprites and background art.

The game was developed by Jason Wishnov and published by Iridium Studios. Sequence is currently available for purchase on Steam.

Sequence is an indie game that was funded by Kickstarter and released on Steam in 2011. As the lead artist, I was tasked with designing every in-game art asset, including the promo art, character sprites and background art.

The game was developed by Jason Wishnov and published by Iridium Studios. Sequence is currently available for purchase on Steam.

Spot illustration commissioned by The Pixar Times, a leading provider of Disney/Pixar related news.

A series of paintings created for Dreamworks Animation Fine Art, for an Official Kung Fu Panda gallery program. These paintings were featured in publications, cruise ships, and animation galleries around the world.