Meet Yee Chong, the Malaysian artist who uses his graphic design skills to draw cute animals and bring them out into the real world. He had been working as a graphic designer for five years. But after that, he quit the job and switched to freelance work due to a meager salary.
In an interview with Bored Panda, the artist shared everything about his works of art. He admitted that the project came spontaneously, and initially, he considered it as a simple experiment to explore his skills. “It was meant to be a test on my understanding of light and shadow, but people seem to like them a lot, so I continued ’till now,” he said.
Chong revealed that he was pretty surprised by the community’s response. His simple experiments have turned into a lucrative passion that has gained him almost 100,000 followers on his Instagram, and the number keeps growing by the day. It makes him feel very flattered and motivates him to produce more work.
In Chong’s artwork, you can find cute animals like foxes, kittens, and even fantasy creatures in their ”everyday“ situations. All of them interact with everyday items such as teacups, sofas, and coffee makers. One of his favorite characters is a fox, so they are often the main protagonists of the images.
When asked whether he felt any attachment to his project, Yee Chong confessed that these digital animals give him much-needed comfort because he lives alone in an apartment that doesn’t allow pets. The artist also gave a promise: “I will keep producing them as long as it brightens people’s days or cheers people up.”
Scroll down to enjoy Chong’s artwork, but beware since you may experience excess cuteness. If you love his work, please check out his Instagram to see more cute pictures.
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