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The artist behind Pixelmated Animals turned pandemic boredom into a fun and creative project that has charmed people all over the world. Growing up on Cortes Island near Vancouver and living in Mexico, the artist by the name of Martin Bullock, worked in construction and commercial fishing in the Pacific Northwest. These experiences influenced their unique art style.

The project started with Pixelmator and later moved to Photoshop, where they skillfully blend and color-correct images to create whimsical hybrid animals. As their Instagram account gained followers, they began doing custom pet portraits, especially of cats and dogs. That being said, Martin's work work, shared by celebrities and used to raise money for charities, brings joy and laughter, showing that creativity can thrive even in tough times.

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Sarah Schumm
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The local animal shelter had this pitbull/ dashound mix that looked like this, and advertised it as a “seal” for adoption.

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    JuniorCJ82
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that means I can have a Golden Retriever live for nearly a hundred years, sign me up.

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    BrunoVI
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This deserves more credit. It looks real.

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    Alex Ruddies
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh great, Koalas with a mind of a cat... Do you want drop bears? Cause this is how you get drop bears!

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He can tell you where Nemo is.

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chewbacca's childhood pet.

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not good for racing. Makes it harder to win by a nose

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    BrunoVI
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Totally unrealistic. There no way on Earth there could ever be a creature so bizarre as ... hold on... better check with Australia before I embarrass myself ... duck-billed? beaver's tail? lays eggs? cute and fuzzy? Poisonous barbed ELBOWS? OK, never mind."

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    Kelly H. Wilder
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rocky and Bullwinkle's illogical offspring. (Note: Illogical because both are male and therefore not logically able to reproduce together.)

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    Lotekguy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "That bowl damned well better be full when I get home."

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    matt hoop
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the best horse/dog picture of all

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