Yolie

Pixel Artist + Illustrator

Hello, I'm Yolie (yo-lee)!
I've been working as a pixel artist and illustrator since 2017.
Born in the Philippines and raised in southern California.
I have a strong love for drawing characters and vibrant colors.
I've worked on multiple games such as:
Sweet Dreams Alex, Advent of the Reaper, Mech Tech, Chiki's Chase, Keeper's Toll, and more TBA!
I'm open to commissions and part-time work.
You can reach me at yoliedraws@gmail.com.

Illustration

Pixel Art

Click on a project below to view my work on each game!

My personal art:

Sweet Dreams Alex

Released on Steam in October 2023.

My Role:

  • Created over 70+ pixel art assets for multiple different themed worlds (environmental decorations and structures)

  • Designed the UI for the level completion screen

  • Drew 40+ pixel art illustrations for the world and level selection maps

  • Communicated with a fully remote and international team every week. As well as daily team chat updates

  • Illustrated the key art used for marketing and publishing

The lead artist of Sweet Dreams Alex is Leonid Poliakov!
I included which assets are mine in the captions.

My Work:

Mech Tech

Steam release date TBA.

My Role:

  • Designed the 5 main characters and illustrated the pixel art for each of their dialogue portraits

  • Illustrated the key art used for marketing and publishing

  • Created speaking animations for all character

My Work:

Concept Sketches:

Advent of the reaper

Release date TBA.

My Role:

  • Created 11+ pixel art portraits for characters' dialogue, including a range of different emotions + blinking animations

  • Illustrated alternate sad, angry, and happy portraits for multiple characters

My Work:

Keeper's Toll

Released on Steam in May 2023.

My Role:

  • Animated 20+ characters including walk cycles, attack animations, and more

  • Animated 25+ VFX animations

My Work:

Commissions

TypeCost (USD)Background
Portrait$55+ ~$20
Half Body$70+ ~$30
Full Body$95+ ~$60

Average Completion Time: 2-4 weeks.

Additional characters: +50% of usual cost per character.
Add pets/companions: + ~$25 each
Simple backgrounds are free! (Simple shapes and patterns).


Please email yoliedraws@gmail.com with this information:

  1. What type of commission you want: portrait, half body?

  2. Brief description of your character's general personality and basic physical appearance details (hair, eyes, skin, etc).

  3. The pose and expression you'd like.

  4. At least a couple reference images.

  5. Your Paypal email that you would like me to send the invoice to. (Payments are 100% upfront unless it is over $200).

Please read my terms of service below. When you commission me, you are agreeing to my TOS.Thank you so much for supporting my art!

Contact

Hi there! You can contact me at yoliedraws@gmail.com.Also, feel free to use the contact form below instead.
Thanks for your interest in my art!
Please mention brief details of what your inquiry is about.

Terms of Service

PAYMENT & TURNAROUND

  • Payments are done through Paypal invoices.

  • Full payment upfront only, or 50% upfront if the order total is $200+ USD.

  • No refunds.

  • Turnaround time is usually around 2-4 weeks. Depending on complexity and my current workload, it may take longer. I will aim to complete it faster if I'm able to!


IMAGE RIGHTS & USAGE

  • You can post the finished commission on any of your social media platforms with credit to me, @yolie_draws.

  • Feel free to use it as your icons, headers, etc.

  • I will post commissions on my social media and sometimes my art portfolio as well.

  • Personal commissions are ONLY allowed for non-profit usage.

  • Please contact me privately if you want to discuss commercial usage.

  • You CANNOT use any of my artwork for anything related to cryptocurrency. No NFTs allowed. And nothing related to AI art.


PROCESS

  • I will always send a rough draft before I move onto the final stages of the commission.

  • Colored commissions will receive an additional update after the linework is done to make sure you're happy with it before I color it.

  • Revisions are allowed in the rough draft phase. I can make minor adjustments afterwards, within reason.

  • I can do color corrections to make sure it is accurate to how you would like it to look.

  • I will not make large changes during the final stages of the commission.

  • Please understand it will take more time to complete if there are revisions needed.


Please contact me if you have any questions.
Ordering a commission indicates that you have agreed to my entire terms of service.
Thank you for supporting my art!