Summary
One skilledAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has recently authored a wide variety of in-game graffiti depicting the game’s many villagers and other characters. Their beautiful virtual street art later made the rounds on social media, adding to the ever-growing list of impressiveAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscommunity creations.
Nintendo’s hit 2020 social sim has supported custom designs from day one. Plenty ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayershave been leveraging this feature to personalize their islands and wardrobes ever since.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Showcases Impressive Graffiti
This demographic also includes Reddit user Boomstick80, who recently shared a motley assortment of in-game graffiti that they have created using the Custom Designs app. The batch includes 20 images in total, the vast majority of which depictAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsvillagersand other characters in some rather interesting scenarios. E.g., the first graffiti in the set shows the ever-adorable Stitches vomiting a rainbow after eating a colorful cupcake, and is followed by an artwork of Tom Nook shooting Banzai Bill at Mario.
Weapons are a recurring motif in Boomstick80’s recently shared street art, which also includes a depiction of Kiki dual-wielding pistols and Sasha armed with two assault rifles and a disarming smile on his face. The artist also seems to be partial toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' Stitches, who is seen in two more graffiti apart from the rainbow-vomiting artwork. In the first one, the bear cub is seen marching in a Stormtrooper helmet, with his X-shaped eyes being visible through its visor. The other one shows Stitches sitting on the ground in an adorable shark costume.
Some of the other graffiti from this set include Raymond smoking a cigarette in a red hoodie, Timmy and Tommy Nook posing in superhero costumes, and Brewster sticking his head through a half-eaten slice of bread. Boomstick80 also authored a few somewhat morbid images, like their depiction of Orville swallowing one of the Nook twins while the other one watches in desperation, and several graffiti of Zipper T. Bunny handling a chainsaw. Their artwork of Pennywise holding a red balloon next to the “you’ll float too” message is also part of this creepy subset.
Boomstick80’s in-game graffiti emerged on the front page of the series' largest subreddit in mid-October 2024, eliciting praise from many fans. Elaborating on their creative process, the artist explained that the vast majority of the images span 16 tiles, meaning they didn’t have nearly enoughAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscustom design slotsto store all of them. Instead, they would first sketch the designs in a mobile pixel art app called Dots, then recreate them in the game, deleting their old artwork when they ran out of space and wanted a change.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
