#pixeltangle

2026:

#pixelTANGLE Hunt for the Classics[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI

Hey, I’m glad you’re checking in!-

..Are you on a hunt to become a better person..?

..It took me over 30 years to track down what I was looking for in myself- who I need to be more like. Don’t give up!

Some could say I’m no better than I was before turning my life to Jesus in 2017. Others acknowledge that I am more strong, bold, carefree, and loving.

There is tremendous growth potential in acknowledging your faults, and challenging them head on with God’s help. Pray- say Lord, I’m trying to control how myself and other people choose to love.. and that is one step in the opposite direction of loving like your son, Jesus Christ. Please lead me to you through your comforting words in what love truly is.

[See 1 Corinthians 13]

Thanks for listening 🙇‍♂️ Now, let’s get back to my childhood’s fav video games..

Secret of Mana is another one of those beautiful pixel games I played when I was growing up. Though the controls feel clunky today, I recently had a great time doing a play through of this amazing game!

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

Swipe through the images to view my journal entry, the pixel sprite, the sketchbook chronicle the newest drawing is currently located in, my tag, and more.

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/033-07-05-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook *

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2000:

#pixelTANGLE New Body[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI—

The year is 199X—

To prepare for the final boss

in Earthbound for SNES,

you are turned into a robot

and travel back in time..😵‍💫🤖

Click on the link on my profile to view a series of original illustrations for sale on my Etsy store Now!

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/016-05-21-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle #tangles. I currently use ink and pens. What medium will you use? Let’s come together and see how far this particular #punkROCKlineart concept goes! Follow me as I continue to expand my process👾🍊🐶

🕊️

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2013:

#pixelTANGLE StarTropics[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI

I hope you feel the movement I hid in this piece. I had a lot of fun with this one.

At first glance, this game looks incredibly mediocre. When you first play it, the controls feel tight and awkward. There is a lot about this game that may make you roll your eyes. Give it a chance to grow on you— If you love weird and challenging pixel games from the past, Startropics is FAR BEYOND a must play!

Thank goodness the game had a battery to save your progress -which helped a little- but, keep in mind that I originally played this as a kid thru in an era without rewind or save states!

This game is so unique and beautiful. And stressful 😉 Play it!!

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/026-06-14-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2014:

#pixelTANGLE Little Dreamer[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI

I must be dreaming, because I never could’ve imagined your eyes reaching my art😂😄

Thank you for being here🙇‍♂️

Little Nemo: The Dream Master was another one of those fun games from my past that we rented quite a few times. My brother and I played it well before we understood it was based on a comic.

They released a movie with a similar name and characters sometime after, but I don’t remember hearing about it until several years after playing the game. By the time I knew about the movie’s existence, it was already on vhs.

DEAR READER: What pixel game[s] would you like me to draw in pixelTANGLE?

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/027-06-16-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

1992:

#pixelTANGLE Common Ground[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI—

I love Kirby..!

You love Kirby..!

Everybody loves Kirby..!

How could you not..?

If you forgot [or didn’t know]—

He’s one tough creme puff..!!

I’m on the verge of letting my art

leap into the air—

and

hopefully,

into your living space..

A series of original illustrations will be up for sale on my Etsy store in the near future.

ORANGEDOG will keep you posted.

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/011-05-12-25

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WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle #tangles. I currently use ink and pens. What medium will you use? Let’s come together and see how far this particular #punkROCKlineart concept goes! Follow me as I continue to expand my process👾🍊🐶

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2020:

#pixelTANGLE You Sat on the Baby[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI

Hey, I’m glad you’re here!-

I’ve come a long way— Jesus and His amazing forgiveness / gentle corrective hand has impacted my life in a way that words will never clearly illustrate as I want them to. Just know what you see me output— You’re watching God provide me an explosion of creativity.

Thank you for being here with me 🙇‍♂️ Now, let’s get back to my childhood’s favorite and memorable games..

..Tiny Toon Adventures for SNES

was one of those colorful games

where I think to myself—

WOW,

that game had talented pixel artists working on that project..

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/030-06-24-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2011:

#pixelTANGLE Solid in Stance[Ch.11].

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OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI—

Thanks for taking the time to try to get to know me better!

When I was young, a friend had rented this game before I owned a Super Nintendo to play it on.

We took turns exploring a world that changed the way I thought about rpg[now labeled turn-based jrpg] games and story possibilities. Not the best game when compared to the library of today. Even so, Final Fantasy II[IV] will forever be in my heart in such a way that no other game will ever replace the saga’s personal significance to me.

The character arc of Cecil and Kain reflect struggles, growth, and forgiveness in my life journey in many ways. Like a brother defending brother; this game is my forever to the moon and back- despite the odds.

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/024-06-11-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams

2009:

#pixelTANGLE Get the Boot[Ch.11].

OrangeDog Says

welcome to chapter XI—

Battletoads could’ve been great. Amazing, even! I remember at it’s release it had so much hype!!

The game graphics made it look so cool in Nintendo Power- it looked very TMNT arcade style beat ‘em up. My brother and I anxiously waited for the release. I remember it was loaned out several times before we actually got a chance to rent it ourselves. The expectations [compounded by my excitement] were high.

Battletoads started out fun enough in the first levels. Then suddenly, it got so difficult!! I don’t think I ever got past the stage involving jumping and avoiding walls while on a bike. If you’ve played it, you know what I’m talking about.

It was too much coordination and memorization for my child brain- I think I’d short circuit as it progressively got faster and faster.

They made a Double Dragon and Battletoads mashup after that on SNES- but, by then I was too jaded by the overwhelming challenge of the original.

I’ve never played any other Battletoads games. Are there any worth playing?

love,

_/_/\/\_/\___✍️

@artistjoelmadams

#orangedog

#pixelTANGLE

#pixeltangle drawing Ch.XI/023-06-07-25

WHAT IS PIXELTANGLE?

#pixelTANGLE is an art style rooted in freehand pixel illustrations with zentangle elements. Pursue the art form using the medium of your choice to freehand the pixel outlines how you’d like, and then combine #zentangle elements. I currently use ink and pens. Follow me as I continue to expand my process.

continue work

with joy in heart-

jot down and remember

privilege to stand,

feelings to explore,

and efforts to part-

until seen

new in old🕊️

want to follow

what the Lord

wants~

to follow Jesus Christ

[See 2 Corinthians 5:17]

👾 #artistjoelmadams

*Art from sketchbook shown*

Fan Builds: Chapter XI

Born 04_/\_28_/\_25

The Familiar Chronicles:

Nostalgia Sprite Redraws & Reimagining

@artistjoelmadams