Shelley Chen
@niuxyz.bsky.social
🎮 Creative Director / Art / Narrative Design at Cloister Interactive (@cloisters.bsky.social) and #AMemoirBlue.
👩🏻🏫 Game Professor at PCC.
👩🏻🎓 SVA and NYU alumni.
👩🏻🏫 Game Professor at PCC.
👩🏻🎓 SVA and NYU alumni.
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Curious about the concept behind our second level, "Stylized"? We've just posted a new devlog talking all about it!🥁
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
January 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Curious about the concept behind our second level, "Stylized"? We've just posted a new devlog talking all about it!🥁
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
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Hi everyone! Our latest devlog talks about the concept behind our first level 💙
Check it out now!
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog #itchio
Check it out now!
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog #itchio
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Hi everyone! Our latest devlog talks about the concept behind our first level 💙
Check it out now!
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog #itchio
Check it out now!
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog #itchio
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"Gorillaz - House of Kong" exhibition is coming to Los Angeles next month.
So many original drawings & researches by Jamie Hewlett ♡
Trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9q...
So many original drawings & researches by Jamie Hewlett ♡
Trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9q...
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Gorillaz - House of Kong" exhibition is coming to Los Angeles next month.
So many original drawings & researches by Jamie Hewlett ♡
Trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9q...
So many original drawings & researches by Jamie Hewlett ♡
Trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9q...
Reposted by Shelley Chen
We've just posted our very first devlog for Project Cloisters!✨
Curious to learn more about the concept behind the game?
Check it out now!🙌
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog
Curious to learn more about the concept behind the game?
Check it out now!🙌
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog
An Introduction to Project Cloisters
// INTRO Hi! I’m Shelley, the team lead and artist of Cloisters. :) In case you’re unfamiliar with us, or need a refresher, we previously made A Memoir Blue . Project Cloisters is our first in-hou...
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
January 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We've just posted our very first devlog for Project Cloisters!✨
Curious to learn more about the concept behind the game?
Check it out now!🙌
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog
Curious to learn more about the concept behind the game?
Check it out now!🙌
cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi...
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog
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From "Comet in Moominland" official animated short film by Karlotta Freier.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
January 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
From "Comet in Moominland" official animated short film by Karlotta Freier.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
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Happy Friday!🎉
Here's a peek at one of the interactions we're currently working on! Can you guess what theme it's trying to convey?👀🤔
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP #gameprototype #devlog
Here's a peek at one of the interactions we're currently working on! Can you guess what theme it's trying to convey?👀🤔
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP #gameprototype #devlog
January 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Happy Friday!🎉
Here's a peek at one of the interactions we're currently working on! Can you guess what theme it's trying to convey?👀🤔
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP #gameprototype #devlog
Here's a peek at one of the interactions we're currently working on! Can you guess what theme it's trying to convey?👀🤔
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP #gameprototype #devlog
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Happy 2026 from Cloisters!🎉
Here’s a look at one of the interactions we’re working on: a prototype that captures moments through snapping, with creative variations in form.🔷
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
Here’s a look at one of the interactions we’re working on: a prototype that captures moments through snapping, with creative variations in form.🔷
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Happy 2026 from Cloisters!🎉
Here’s a look at one of the interactions we’re working on: a prototype that captures moments through snapping, with creative variations in form.🔷
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
Here’s a look at one of the interactions we’re working on: a prototype that captures moments through snapping, with creative variations in form.🔷
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
Reposted by Shelley Chen
From "Buffet Paraiso" (Paradise Buffet) french/spanish short film (Hampa Studio).
Bon appétit ;-]
Bon appétit ;-]
December 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
From "Buffet Paraiso" (Paradise Buffet) french/spanish short film (Hampa Studio).
Bon appétit ;-]
Bon appétit ;-]
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Let’s take a peek into our dev’s notebooks for the “Whimsical” room! 🔍
On the left is Shelley’s design, exploring stars and crystals creating rainbow colors to express the concept🌟
On the right is Kevin’s… oh boy! What is he thinking?! 😆
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
On the left is Shelley’s design, exploring stars and crystals creating rainbow colors to express the concept🌟
On the right is Kevin’s… oh boy! What is he thinking?! 😆
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Let’s take a peek into our dev’s notebooks for the “Whimsical” room! 🔍
On the left is Shelley’s design, exploring stars and crystals creating rainbow colors to express the concept🌟
On the right is Kevin’s… oh boy! What is he thinking?! 😆
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
On the left is Shelley’s design, exploring stars and crystals creating rainbow colors to express the concept🌟
On the right is Kevin’s… oh boy! What is he thinking?! 😆
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
Reposted by Shelley Chen
📢 Cloisters Interactive is now on Itchio! ✨
We'll be posting devlogs for our new project soon, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss any updates:
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #itch #update
We'll be posting devlogs for our new project soon, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss any updates:
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #itch #update
Cloisters
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
📢 Cloisters Interactive is now on Itchio! ✨
We'll be posting devlogs for our new project soon, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss any updates:
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #itch #update
We'll be posting devlogs for our new project soon, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss any updates:
cloisters-interactive.itch.io
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #itch #update
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The creative challenge for this project is to use shapes, color, sound, and interactivity to express our core ideas.
@niuxyz.bsky.social created vibrant, colorful scenes, which @kevzn.bsky.social transformed into interactive playrooms.🤾
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
@niuxyz.bsky.social created vibrant, colorful scenes, which @kevzn.bsky.social transformed into interactive playrooms.🤾
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The creative challenge for this project is to use shapes, color, sound, and interactivity to express our core ideas.
@niuxyz.bsky.social created vibrant, colorful scenes, which @kevzn.bsky.social transformed into interactive playrooms.🤾
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
@niuxyz.bsky.social created vibrant, colorful scenes, which @kevzn.bsky.social transformed into interactive playrooms.🤾
#indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #digitalart #WIP
Reposted by Shelley Chen
NFB has just released a series of behind-the-scenes videos for "Madame Tutli-Putli", an incredible stop-motion short film directed by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski in 2007 (Clyde Henry Productions, National Film Board of Canada).
>> www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
>> www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NFB has just released a series of behind-the-scenes videos for "Madame Tutli-Putli", an incredible stop-motion short film directed by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski in 2007 (Clyde Henry Productions, National Film Board of Canada).
>> www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
>> www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
My students had their game showcase yesterday ✨Good job guys!🥺
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My students had their game showcase yesterday ✨Good job guys!🥺
A new mini interactive project Kevin (@kevzn.bsky.social) and I have been working on :)
Here's a WIP preview for our upcoming mini project!✨
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A new mini interactive project Kevin (@kevzn.bsky.social) and I have been working on :)
Reposted by Shelley Chen
Here's a WIP preview for our upcoming mini project!✨
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Here's a WIP preview for our upcoming mini project!✨
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
In this experimental interactive project are representations of feelings and elements we incorporate in all our titles, past and future.
We can't wait to share more about each element with you soon!💖
#GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Artgame
Reposted by Shelley Chen
Hi!👋🏻
Apologies for the recent radio silence!
With our main project currently on hold, we’ve decided to work on a smaller piece to express our message and artistic vision.✨
We'll have more to share soon, so please stay tuned!
Apologies for the recent radio silence!
With our main project currently on hold, we’ve decided to work on a smaller piece to express our message and artistic vision.✨
We'll have more to share soon, so please stay tuned!
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Hi!👋🏻
Apologies for the recent radio silence!
With our main project currently on hold, we’ve decided to work on a smaller piece to express our message and artistic vision.✨
We'll have more to share soon, so please stay tuned!
Apologies for the recent radio silence!
With our main project currently on hold, we’ve decided to work on a smaller piece to express our message and artistic vision.✨
We'll have more to share soon, so please stay tuned!
Reposted by Shelley Chen
From "Vorace", a very short indie film by Pauline Mauvière & Charles Ouvrard (France).
>> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
>> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
From "Vorace", a very short indie film by Pauline Mauvière & Charles Ouvrard (France).
>> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
>> www.catsuka.com/news/2025-12...
Reposted by Shelley Chen
If a tiny fraction of the resources deployed towards AI was invested instead in actual artists we'd be enjoying a renaissance rather than drowning in a sea of garbage
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
If a tiny fraction of the resources deployed towards AI was invested instead in actual artists we'd be enjoying a renaissance rather than drowning in a sea of garbage
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Seemed like a good day to finally port this to desktop: vectorpark.itch.io/egg
Egg (2005) by Vectorpark
All is change
vectorpark.itch.io
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Seemed like a good day to finally port this to desktop: vectorpark.itch.io/egg
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Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org.
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org.
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
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Happy International Animation Day.
asifa.net/what-we-do/i...
(🡇 from "The Animator's Survival Kit" by the late Richard Williams)
asifa.net/what-we-do/i...
(🡇 from "The Animator's Survival Kit" by the late Richard Williams)
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy International Animation Day.
asifa.net/what-we-do/i...
(🡇 from "The Animator's Survival Kit" by the late Richard Williams)
asifa.net/what-we-do/i...
(🡇 from "The Animator's Survival Kit" by the late Richard Williams)
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"Fantasia 2000" (1999) : "The Firebird Suite" Effect Pencil Tests.
Animation by Ted Kierscey & John Pomeroy.
Still mesmerizing.
vimeo.com/22856764
Animation by Ted Kierscey & John Pomeroy.
Still mesmerizing.
vimeo.com/22856764
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Fantasia 2000" (1999) : "The Firebird Suite" Effect Pencil Tests.
Animation by Ted Kierscey & John Pomeroy.
Still mesmerizing.
vimeo.com/22856764
Animation by Ted Kierscey & John Pomeroy.
Still mesmerizing.
vimeo.com/22856764
Reposted by Shelley Chen
"Tim Burton: Life In The Line" documentary series by Tara Wood is now available (VOD).
timburtonlifeintheline.com
timburtonlifeintheline.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Tim Burton: Life In The Line" documentary series by Tara Wood is now available (VOD).
timburtonlifeintheline.com
timburtonlifeintheline.com
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I dreamt about "extra letters"
October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I dreamt about "extra letters"
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"Return of the Obra Dinn" is seven years old this week.
For this not-particularly-special anniversary, here's a re-cammed and narrated timelapse of (nearly) all character creation, object modeling, scene posing, and general 3D work for Obra Dinn from 2015 to 2018:
youtu.be/90vqCKEEj3s
For this not-particularly-special anniversary, here's a re-cammed and narrated timelapse of (nearly) all character creation, object modeling, scene posing, and general 3D work for Obra Dinn from 2015 to 2018:
youtu.be/90vqCKEEj3s
Return of the Obra Dinn - Narrated Modeling Mega Timelapse
YouTube video by Lucas Pope
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Return of the Obra Dinn" is seven years old this week.
For this not-particularly-special anniversary, here's a re-cammed and narrated timelapse of (nearly) all character creation, object modeling, scene posing, and general 3D work for Obra Dinn from 2015 to 2018:
youtu.be/90vqCKEEj3s
For this not-particularly-special anniversary, here's a re-cammed and narrated timelapse of (nearly) all character creation, object modeling, scene posing, and general 3D work for Obra Dinn from 2015 to 2018:
youtu.be/90vqCKEEj3s