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  "generatedAt": "2026-05-07T10:20:31.485Z",
  "slug": "ptoing",
  "name": "ptoing",
  "realName": "Sven Ruthner",
  "nationality": "🇩🇪 Germany",
  "tagline": "Pushing pixels since 2003, professionally since 2005, freelancing right now.",
  "jobTitle": "Pixel Artist",
  "bio": "Pushing pixels since 2003, professionally since 2005, freelancing right now. I do not work for free and am also not a fan of speculative work. Even tho I pixel for money I still like to pixel for fun mainly exploring restrictions. This is because I find working with restrictions interesting as they make you think and approach problems in ways you would not were you without the restricted ruleset. This then helps with things when you are working without restrictions as well as :)",
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    "Professional Pixel Art",
    "Animation",
    "Game Graphics",
    "Restriction-based Art"
  ],
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    "https://www.youtube.com/ptoing",
    "https://twitter.com/the_ptoing"
  ],
  "contact": {
    "email": "sveru@gmx.de",
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      "title": "Gurdy",
      "description": "Pixel art character design showcasing detailed sprite work with vibrant colors and intricate details",
      "image": "https://pixelartist.github.io/images/artists/ptoing/gurdy.png",
      "url": "https://pixelartist.github.io/artists/ptoing/gurdy/"
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    {
      "title": "Stroll",
      "description": "Charming pixel art scene featuring a character walking, demonstrating excellent use of color palette and composition",
      "image": "https://pixelartist.github.io/images/artists/ptoing/stroll.png",
      "url": "https://pixelartist.github.io/artists/ptoing/stroll/"
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    {
      "title": "The Eye of Shlarm",
      "description": "Fantasy-themed pixel art with mystical elements, showcasing advanced pixel techniques and atmospheric lighting",
      "image": "https://pixelartist.github.io/images/artists/ptoing/theeyeofshlarm.png",
      "url": "https://pixelartist.github.io/artists/ptoing/the-eye-of-shlarm/"
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}