Pillybaxtoodles: From Doodles to Daydreams

Hitting 1.5k followers on Instagram feels like a dream come true. I’m incredibly grateful for every single one of you who’s joined me on this journey, from the first doodle I posted to the milestones we’re celebrating today. Each like, comment, and share feels like a little cheer from the universe, reminding me that my doodles matter.

To think that something I started as a way to bring my daydreams to life now connects with so many people is truly humbling.

When I was in high school, I failed art. Not because I couldn’t draw, but because I had no patience for sketching apples in bowls or shading yet another vase. Nope, I was the kid who doodled nonsensical little creatures in the margins of my textbooks, on my notes, and, frankly, any surface that stayed still long enough. Doodling was my rebellion, my escape, my own little window into a more colorful world.

Fast forward to adulthood, and my art journey took a bit of a detour. I toyed with the idea of being a full-time artist, but reality (and Singapore’s cost of living) had other plans. Bills need paying, and art isn’t the easiest way to keep the lights on. So, I took the practical route: accountant by day, business analyst by… well, also by day. Don’t get me wrong, I love numbers. They’re logical and objective—like little puzzles waiting to be solved. But numbers don’t laugh, or smile, or tell you how much they loved your latest creation. Numbers don’t sparkle the way art does.

That’s where Pillybaxtoodles comes in. What started as a small, secret corner of my world—a way to keep my inner doodler alive—has blossomed into something so much bigger. It’s my baby, my escape from the monotony of mortgage payments and meetings. It’s where I pour my heart and all those doodles that were too whimsical for the corporate spreadsheets.

When I started the Pillybaxtoodles Instagram account back in 2015, sitting in my old office and documenting whatever I could digitally illustrate, I never imagined it would grow the way it has. Hitting 1.5k followers is surreal to me. Every single like, comment, and share feels like a little cheer from the universe, reminding me that my doodles matter. To think that something I started as a way to bring my daydreams to life now connects with so many people is truly humbling.

Pillybaxtoodles fuels me in a way that nothing else does. Creating digital art is my way of bringing color to a black-and-white world. There’s something magical about seeing someone light up over one of my designs. Whether it’s a loyal supporter or a new fan discovering my work for the first time, knowing that my art can make someone’s day brighter is everything. It’s like sending little pieces of joy out into the universe, one doodle at a time.

Let’s be honest: Pillybaxtoodles is still a bit of a pipe dream. Paying my bills with my doodles? That’s the goal. For now, though, it’s my pride and joy, the part of my life that feels uniquely, undeniably me. It’s my reminder that even in the mundane rhythm of adulthood, there’s room for magic, whimsy, and a splash of color.

So, if you’re here because you stumbled across Pillybaxtoodles or because someone told you about a doodle that made them smile, welcome. This is my little paradise, and I hope it brings a touch of joy to your day, too. Because at the end of the day, that’s what Pillybaxtoodles is all about: spreading love, laughter, and a little bit of doodle-fueled magic.