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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Georgia Coggan

How an iPad turned a pro ballet dancer into a digital artist with 1.6 million TikTok followers

Abigail Bixer at an iPad.

Abigail Bixler started learning about digital art during Covid, and in that relatively short time has made it her profession. With an Etsy shop (The Creative Bix) selling stunning custom digital brushes, and one of the most joyful, vibrant TikTok feeds I’ve seen, she’s turned a hobby into a thriving business – and has 1.6 million followers.

An ex-professional ballet dancer, Abigail has made the switch to creating videos that are fun, positive and full of on-trend tutorials created entirely on her iPad. Covering big pop-culture moments through a digital art lens, you’ll find Taylor Swift Opalite-style 3D lettering, emerald Wicked-inspired patterns, alongside accessible ideas like easy sunflower paintings and optical illusions anyone can try.

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