chloe
@ccezra.bsky.social
✨ Artist // Events // Creative Overlord
🖌️ Beastieball , previously NecroDancer
🥳 Vancouver Game Garden, Vancouver Game Expo, Full Indie
@penciltest on twit
🖌️ Beastieball , previously NecroDancer
🥳 Vancouver Game Garden, Vancouver Game Expo, Full Indie
@penciltest on twit
And a side doodle that I couldn't fit it into the summer banner
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
And a side doodle that I couldn't fit it into the summer banner
Some Beastieball banners I've done this year! It has been a real test of my non-human drawing skills
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Some Beastieball banners I've done this year! It has been a real test of my non-human drawing skills
Was inspired by the new final fantasy dissidia fits (and how upsetting they are), so I did some quick sketches
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Was inspired by the new final fantasy dissidia fits (and how upsetting they are), so I did some quick sketches
COOL THINGS ARE HAPPENING
August 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
COOL THINGS ARE HAPPENING
Our apartment catio is complete 💪💪💪 took us many many trips to the hardware store, but happy with the final results
July 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Our apartment catio is complete 💪💪💪 took us many many trips to the hardware store, but happy with the final results
The Beastieball x Bugsnax bundle is still available!
Had a fun time making this banner while being plagued with great shame that I have not finished Bugsnax yet...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/54309...
Had a fun time making this banner while being plagued with great shame that I have not finished Bugsnax yet...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/54309...
June 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Beastieball x Bugsnax bundle is still available!
Had a fun time making this banner while being plagued with great shame that I have not finished Bugsnax yet...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/54309...
Had a fun time making this banner while being plagued with great shame that I have not finished Bugsnax yet...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/54309...
#beastieball character design: the astronomer, Sy
Love a space wizard theme! We nailed the concept in the first round, but there were quite a few other concepts that I liked (the land astronauts...). She went through minor adjustments and colour palettes until her final form
Love a space wizard theme! We nailed the concept in the first round, but there were quite a few other concepts that I liked (the land astronauts...). She went through minor adjustments and colour palettes until her final form
May 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
#beastieball character design: the astronomer, Sy
Love a space wizard theme! We nailed the concept in the first round, but there were quite a few other concepts that I liked (the land astronauts...). She went through minor adjustments and colour palettes until her final form
Love a space wizard theme! We nailed the concept in the first round, but there were quite a few other concepts that I liked (the land astronauts...). She went through minor adjustments and colour palettes until her final form
10 boxes for my art books and it’s still not enough lol moving is hellll
May 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
10 boxes for my art books and it’s still not enough lol moving is hellll
10. The NecroDancer concepts
And lastly, the biggest tragedy of all is how many concepts went unused. Crime boss NecroDancer with Pom-Cerberus will never be fully realized, and for that, I cast all involved into the Shame Corner
And lastly, the biggest tragedy of all is how many concepts went unused. Crime boss NecroDancer with Pom-Cerberus will never be fully realized, and for that, I cast all involved into the Shame Corner
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
10. The NecroDancer concepts
And lastly, the biggest tragedy of all is how many concepts went unused. Crime boss NecroDancer with Pom-Cerberus will never be fully realized, and for that, I cast all involved into the Shame Corner
And lastly, the biggest tragedy of all is how many concepts went unused. Crime boss NecroDancer with Pom-Cerberus will never be fully realized, and for that, I cast all involved into the Shame Corner
9. NecroDancer (Burger Time edition)
Explorations of the NecroDancer's fast food adventure. This was originally revealed in an April Fool's piece I did before Rift was publicly announced.
Explorations of the NecroDancer's fast food adventure. This was originally revealed in an April Fool's piece I did before Rift was publicly announced.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
9. NecroDancer (Burger Time edition)
Explorations of the NecroDancer's fast food adventure. This was originally revealed in an April Fool's piece I did before Rift was publicly announced.
Explorations of the NecroDancer's fast food adventure. This was originally revealed in an April Fool's piece I did before Rift was publicly announced.
8. The NecroDancer
The initial idea was for the NecroDancer to show up multiple times throughout the story, gaining more and more power as the player progressed. His involvement changed a lot over development that I'm not sure how it is in the final product.
The initial idea was for the NecroDancer to show up multiple times throughout the story, gaining more and more power as the player progressed. His involvement changed a lot over development that I'm not sure how it is in the final product.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
8. The NecroDancer
The initial idea was for the NecroDancer to show up multiple times throughout the story, gaining more and more power as the player progressed. His involvement changed a lot over development that I'm not sure how it is in the final product.
The initial idea was for the NecroDancer to show up multiple times throughout the story, gaining more and more power as the player progressed. His involvement changed a lot over development that I'm not sure how it is in the final product.
7. Reaper
In contract with the Matron/Mummy, Reaper is very straight forward. Tying in with the Rift, I wanted her limbs to float in and out from the shadows of her cloak. I pictured her arms emerging similar to how Hsien Ko's sleeves work (Darkstalkers).
In contract with the Matron/Mummy, Reaper is very straight forward. Tying in with the Rift, I wanted her limbs to float in and out from the shadows of her cloak. I pictured her arms emerging similar to how Hsien Ko's sleeves work (Darkstalkers).
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
7. Reaper
In contract with the Matron/Mummy, Reaper is very straight forward. Tying in with the Rift, I wanted her limbs to float in and out from the shadows of her cloak. I pictured her arms emerging similar to how Hsien Ko's sleeves work (Darkstalkers).
In contract with the Matron/Mummy, Reaper is very straight forward. Tying in with the Rift, I wanted her limbs to float in and out from the shadows of her cloak. I pictured her arms emerging similar to how Hsien Ko's sleeves work (Darkstalkers).
6. Mummy & Nightmare
I'll say it - I love the transformation to Mummy! I had the idea for the unraveling hair and dress from the start, but tying it into the other themes + Nightmare was complicated for the longest time. I think (hope) the final product is a good evolution/interpretation...
I'll say it - I love the transformation to Mummy! I had the idea for the unraveling hair and dress from the start, but tying it into the other themes + Nightmare was complicated for the longest time. I think (hope) the final product is a good evolution/interpretation...
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
6. Mummy & Nightmare
I'll say it - I love the transformation to Mummy! I had the idea for the unraveling hair and dress from the start, but tying it into the other themes + Nightmare was complicated for the longest time. I think (hope) the final product is a good evolution/interpretation...
I'll say it - I love the transformation to Mummy! I had the idea for the unraveling hair and dress from the start, but tying it into the other themes + Nightmare was complicated for the longest time. I think (hope) the final product is a good evolution/interpretation...
5. Matron & Dream
The Matron was a big pain, honestly (lol). I knew I wanted a music box theme combined with a Mother Goose storyteller look, but struggled to really pull it together until pretty late. This character had so many parts to breakdown, probably the most out of all the bosses.
The Matron was a big pain, honestly (lol). I knew I wanted a music box theme combined with a Mother Goose storyteller look, but struggled to really pull it together until pretty late. This character had so many parts to breakdown, probably the most out of all the bosses.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
5. Matron & Dream
The Matron was a big pain, honestly (lol). I knew I wanted a music box theme combined with a Mother Goose storyteller look, but struggled to really pull it together until pretty late. This character had so many parts to breakdown, probably the most out of all the bosses.
The Matron was a big pain, honestly (lol). I knew I wanted a music box theme combined with a Mother Goose storyteller look, but struggled to really pull it together until pretty late. This character had so many parts to breakdown, probably the most out of all the bosses.
4. King (Deep Blues) + 2nd phase
King is directly inspired buy Jigen (Lupin III)! The concept for their second phase would have seen an overgrowth of the flower theme and more disheveled looks as they lose their composure. King's poses with his vine-infested cello would have been fun, I think.
King is directly inspired buy Jigen (Lupin III)! The concept for their second phase would have seen an overgrowth of the flower theme and more disheveled looks as they lose their composure. King's poses with his vine-infested cello would have been fun, I think.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
4. King (Deep Blues) + 2nd phase
King is directly inspired buy Jigen (Lupin III)! The concept for their second phase would have seen an overgrowth of the flower theme and more disheveled looks as they lose their composure. King's poses with his vine-infested cello would have been fun, I think.
King is directly inspired buy Jigen (Lupin III)! The concept for their second phase would have seen an overgrowth of the flower theme and more disheveled looks as they lose their composure. King's poses with his vine-infested cello would have been fun, I think.
3. Queen (Deep Blues)
Both characters are nods to smoky lounge singers, much like their original boss designs were, but dialed up to 11. Queen's posing was meant to evoke model or Grecian statue vibes.
Both characters are nods to smoky lounge singers, much like their original boss designs were, but dialed up to 11. Queen's posing was meant to evoke model or Grecian statue vibes.
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
3. Queen (Deep Blues)
Both characters are nods to smoky lounge singers, much like their original boss designs were, but dialed up to 11. Queen's posing was meant to evoke model or Grecian statue vibes.
Both characters are nods to smoky lounge singers, much like their original boss designs were, but dialed up to 11. Queen's posing was meant to evoke model or Grecian statue vibes.
2. Banshee + Disguise
I loved making Banshee's few portrait poses super dramatic. Regarding her disguise, I don't know if it ended up making it into the final game, but she was meant to pretend to basically be a Dove superfan (Dove Otaku)
I loved making Banshee's few portrait poses super dramatic. Regarding her disguise, I don't know if it ended up making it into the final game, but she was meant to pretend to basically be a Dove superfan (Dove Otaku)
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
2. Banshee + Disguise
I loved making Banshee's few portrait poses super dramatic. Regarding her disguise, I don't know if it ended up making it into the final game, but she was meant to pretend to basically be a Dove superfan (Dove Otaku)
I loved making Banshee's few portrait poses super dramatic. Regarding her disguise, I don't know if it ended up making it into the final game, but she was meant to pretend to basically be a Dove superfan (Dove Otaku)
Rift of the NecroDancer (a big BOSS thread)
1. Harmony
Harmony's inspirations were 90's jpop idols and magical girls, a treat to concept! She is the only boss whose body faces away from Cadence when talking, to emphasize her haughty dismissiveness
1. Harmony
Harmony's inspirations were 90's jpop idols and magical girls, a treat to concept! She is the only boss whose body faces away from Cadence when talking, to emphasize her haughty dismissiveness
March 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Rift of the NecroDancer (a big BOSS thread)
1. Harmony
Harmony's inspirations were 90's jpop idols and magical girls, a treat to concept! She is the only boss whose body faces away from Cadence when talking, to emphasize her haughty dismissiveness
1. Harmony
Harmony's inspirations were 90's jpop idols and magical girls, a treat to concept! She is the only boss whose body faces away from Cadence when talking, to emphasize her haughty dismissiveness
5. Suzu
Loved working on Suzu. Her concepts mostly drew from street fashion and Japanese patterning. The one sleeve style of wearing the yukata was heavily inspired by Gintoki from Gintama.
Will post the enemies/bosses at a later date...
Loved working on Suzu. Her concepts mostly drew from street fashion and Japanese patterning. The one sleeve style of wearing the yukata was heavily inspired by Gintoki from Gintama.
Will post the enemies/bosses at a later date...
March 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
5. Suzu
Loved working on Suzu. Her concepts mostly drew from street fashion and Japanese patterning. The one sleeve style of wearing the yukata was heavily inspired by Gintoki from Gintama.
Will post the enemies/bosses at a later date...
Loved working on Suzu. Her concepts mostly drew from street fashion and Japanese patterning. The one sleeve style of wearing the yukata was heavily inspired by Gintoki from Gintama.
Will post the enemies/bosses at a later date...
4. Nocturna
We had a lot of interesting ideas for Nocturna that I don't think made it to the final product. I was really happy to give her a more mature and distinct fashion sense.
We had a lot of interesting ideas for Nocturna that I don't think made it to the final product. I was really happy to give her a more mature and distinct fashion sense.
March 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
4. Nocturna
We had a lot of interesting ideas for Nocturna that I don't think made it to the final product. I was really happy to give her a more mature and distinct fashion sense.
We had a lot of interesting ideas for Nocturna that I don't think made it to the final product. I was really happy to give her a more mature and distinct fashion sense.
3. Merlin & Heph
I love drawing magic users so Merlin was the easiest to develop out of the entire cast and basically went through zero concept design.
Heph accidentally ended up looking like a modern, softer Blackbeard from Our Flag Means Death (oops).
I love drawing magic users so Merlin was the easiest to develop out of the entire cast and basically went through zero concept design.
Heph accidentally ended up looking like a modern, softer Blackbeard from Our Flag Means Death (oops).
March 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
3. Merlin & Heph
I love drawing magic users so Merlin was the easiest to develop out of the entire cast and basically went through zero concept design.
Heph accidentally ended up looking like a modern, softer Blackbeard from Our Flag Means Death (oops).
I love drawing magic users so Merlin was the easiest to develop out of the entire cast and basically went through zero concept design.
Heph accidentally ended up looking like a modern, softer Blackbeard from Our Flag Means Death (oops).
2. Dove
Dove was the easiest to translate since her original look was one of the few to not wear some kind of tunic. Looking back, I think her flower shop / hippie concepts are much more playful.
Dove was the easiest to translate since her original look was one of the few to not wear some kind of tunic. Looking back, I think her flower shop / hippie concepts are much more playful.
March 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
2. Dove
Dove was the easiest to translate since her original look was one of the few to not wear some kind of tunic. Looking back, I think her flower shop / hippie concepts are much more playful.
Dove was the easiest to translate since her original look was one of the few to not wear some kind of tunic. Looking back, I think her flower shop / hippie concepts are much more playful.
My work on Rift of the NecroDancer (a big fat thread)
1. Cadence
Her design shaped the style of the entire game. I aimed for something slightly exaggerated and easy to colour, drawing inspiration from Ace Attorney and Rhythm Heaven.
1. Cadence
Her design shaped the style of the entire game. I aimed for something slightly exaggerated and easy to colour, drawing inspiration from Ace Attorney and Rhythm Heaven.
March 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My work on Rift of the NecroDancer (a big fat thread)
1. Cadence
Her design shaped the style of the entire game. I aimed for something slightly exaggerated and easy to colour, drawing inspiration from Ace Attorney and Rhythm Heaven.
1. Cadence
Her design shaped the style of the entire game. I aimed for something slightly exaggerated and easy to colour, drawing inspiration from Ace Attorney and Rhythm Heaven.