We’re cooking on Beyond the Spider-Verse!!! So excited to share these new stills… see you in IMAX on June 18, 2027!! 🕷️

Sara’s work is stunning - do yourself a favor and check it out!!

I can’t believe KPop won not just ONE but TWO Oscars (it was surprisingly heavy btw, I had to hold with two hands cause I’m WEAK 😭) What an achievement for animation!! So proud of the KPDH crew & art team, and grateful to have been a part of this film!!! 🎊🎉🏆

I’ve curated another starter pack, this time to make it easier to find artists working in the illustration and comics fields! (If you qualify to be on this list but are not on it let me know, I will fill it up until it hits the 150 limit!) go.bsky.app/JU83vmM

I’ve curated a starter pack to make it easier to find artists working in animation on Bluesky! (If you qualify but aren’t on this list let me know, I will fill it up until it hits the 150 limit!) go.bsky.app/KDYTiwF

Hey, I’m Kat - I’ve worked as a visdev artist on the Spiderverse films, KPop Demon Hunters, The Legend of Aang, and more! It’s nice to meet you, welcome!

My little brother had an idea for a game while he was still just a kid in high school. 8 years later, he has managed to bring UNBEATABLE to reality through nothing but blood, sweat and tears, and with the incredible contributions of his teams at @dcellgames.com and @playstack.com

Registration for the 2026 session of my COLOR & LIGHT Class is now open!!

Super honored to be on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the art & style category!! 🥺 definitely was not expecting to be waking up to this today, thank you!!

Class is back!! See you on December 5th for signups - this is the ONLY session I’m teaching for all of 2026!

Alright let’s do this one more time! So stoked to be rejoining the Spiderverse crew - in theaters June 18, 2027!🕷️

Surprise!! I’m gonna have a table at Lightbox Expo this year - so excited to be returning with a couple new prints to celebrate the release of KPDH! 🎉

Hey Rose City Comic Con!

Hey Dragon Con!!

Hello Anime NYC!!

I’m going on tour!!!! Super excited to be tabling in Artist Alley at conventions this summer and fall, come stop by and say hi!

introducing the SAJA BOYS! #kpopdemonhunters

introducing HUNTR/X! #kpopdemonhunters

One of the cutest parts of my job was being a virtual makeup & nails stylist for Huntrix - here are concepts for some of their looks! #kpopdemonhunters

My concept exploration for the romantic duet in KPop Demon Hunters! #kpopdemonhunters

Jinu color & lighting concepts I did for KPop Demon Hunters! #kpopdemonhunters

My concept paintings for the Saja Boys takeover of Seoul in KPop Demon Hunters! #kpopdemonhunters

My concept paintings for the romantic duet in KPop: Demon Hunters! #kpopdemonhunters

KPop Demon Hunters comes out tomorrow on Netflix! I worked as a visdev artist on this film back in 2023 and it was a blast. Get ready for some high-energy fun with a killer soundtrack! Hope everyone enjoys the movie!!

1000xRESIST.

i want to share a memory with you. a place from a long time ago.

the you that remains

self portrait

with the announcement of the new release date and logo today I wanted to say this is what I’ve been working on for the last year and I couldn’t be more excited for everyone to see it - truly a dream come true as both an ATLA fan and as someone who passionately adores 2D animation 🥹

My Life as a Dreamworks TV Artist: I wrote about my experience as a Color Designer on Kipo & the Age of Wonderbeasts, which you can read below!

My Life as a Cartoon Network Intern: I wrote about my experience interning in the summer of 2017, which you can read here!: chuwenjie.substack.com/p/my-life-as...

Kat’s Canvas is a newsletter/blog I’ve started as an archive of my work and career, as well as an alternative way to get updates from me without relying on social media. Available to read now: chuwenjie.substack.com

there is a game you need to play right now. don’t read anything about it - just play it. it will change your life I PROMISE. it’s called 1000xRESIST.

Just 11 spots in the class are left - last chance to grab one for 2025! ☺️

Class registration for the Spring 2025 session of COLOR & LIGHT is now open!! chuwenjie.com/class

It’s time for the yearly announcement of COLOR & LIGHT, the class of all my knowledge that I teach once a year!! Set your alarm for December 1 at 12 PM PST for signups because it will be gone fast! Hope to see you there! 💗

letting go

A limited selection of prints from Lightbox are now up in my shop! Once they’re gone they’re gone!

I had an amazing time at Lightbox Expo!! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by - it’s always so nice to see familiar faces. Can’t wait until the next one!!

ghost rain

See you at LightBox this weekend!!

I hand-painted these frames for a special shot in Across the Spiderverse - blink and you’ll miss it!

I designed the outfit that Gwen wears to prom in Across the Spiderverse. These were all of my ideas!

Of everything I did on Spiderverse, I'm proudest of my work on Gwen's world - an alternate reality of color and emotion.

Some of my favorite pieces from my time working on Across the SpiderVerse.

summer memories

CHALLENGERS

I’m happy to announce the next session of COLOR & LIGHT will be available soon!

Hi, my name is Kat! I'm an artist who loves to paint with color and light. I work in animation, and most recently I just wrapped on Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse. It's nice to meet you!