Joel Finney
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Joel Finney
@izzylizard.bsky.social
Principal Animator at Giant Squid, recently shipped Sword of the Sea!

He/Him. Musician sometimes! Loves music, art, video games, dinos, dragons... Especially dragons 🐉 💙

My tags:
#animation
It’s been a very good day out! Now chilling with tea and some new vinyl pickups.
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Lil tree is up!
November 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
All dry and clean ✨⌨️✨

They weren’t really that dirty, but it still made a huge difference!
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
In a spark of inspiration, I decided to deep clean the keyboard and desk mat today. Waiting on stuff to dry now!
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Spending Thanksgiving alone this year, but that doesn’t mean I can’t cook up my own feast, even if it’s not traditional. Hope everyone had a good one 💖
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Oh cool, they added Ninja Gaiden II to the NES on Switch. This intro was the most bad ass thing when I was a kid. The music goes so hard.
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Bro’s just chillin’
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Been missing old point n click adventure games, and I bought this pack on Humble Bundle about a week ago, so it's time to see if I can make it farther than I did when I was 7! Now to only decide if I want to play the original or the remake 🤔
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Dad! I miss you lots and wish you could have seen my work on Sword of the Sea. 💖
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Definitely seized the chance for a relaxing, moody walk in the LA rain.
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I can’t believe it’s been this long, but today is the 5 year anniversary of launching The Pathless! This project was so special to me, thank you everyone who played it and had such kind words about my animation work on it. Putting so much effort into making the eagle really shine was so worth it. 🦅💖
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Hadn’t been feeling too great this week, so been staying in. Felt up for a walk today, so got a treat. Feeling a lot better after some fresh air.
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I always gotta spin the Castlevania vinyl on Halloween!

What a horrible night to have a curse.
November 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I meant it! Currently spinnin’ and jammin’
October 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Still working through UFO 50! Found a perfect lil horror game for the spooky times. Style reminds me so much of the original Shadowgate!
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
NANA-NANANANANA-NA-NA-NA, NA-NA-NANA-NA-
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Played a bit of the Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era demo, and I might have to pick this up when it’s finished! It feels like a warm, relaxing cup of tea with an old friend.
October 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Or perhaps you prefer the other CGA palette?
October 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Quick lil pixel doodle from last night playing around on my iPad.

Been thinking about old PCs and decided to play around with the CGA color palette. It’s very nostalgic to me.

#Animation #PixelArt #CGA
October 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Making a splash! 🐊🌊

#Gator #GameDev
October 3, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Yesterday I stopped by the weekly farmers market nearby because usually I’m working and can’t go. Picked up some new teas. That Peach Oolong smells soooo good (and tastes it too!)
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Space is always such a problem, haha. That’s why I love my lil Yamaha Reface DX that I just keep on the coffee table in front of the couch. Wouldn’t recommend for your situation as it’s mini keys and a full on synth, but it is so convenient for space.
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
OMG they’re so cute when they high five!
September 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Friend!!! I love them. Look at their lil scarf and cap 🐍💖

DK is so good, having a blast.
September 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Finally got the X-ray post process material working so you can see the gator when submerged!

Also roughed in a jump that I'm not sure if I want, but it could be a fun mechanic to play with in the design.

#Gator #GameDev
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM