Deven Rue 🏳️🌈🏴☠️
@devenrue.com
Rue Adventuring Co. ~ Professional fantasy cartographer turned dark fantasy writer ~ queer, partially blind, artist, aggressively creative, she/they ~ Cartographer for Critical Role, MtG LotR, & others ~ No GenAI ~ No NFTs ~ https://devenrue.crd.co/
Ooooo latest update in Enshrouded has water! Looks like I know how I'm going to be spending my evenings for the next few weeks!
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ooooo latest update in Enshrouded has water! Looks like I know how I'm going to be spending my evenings for the next few weeks!
It bears repeating: Don't make drawing your maps a chore. It'll never get finished that way. Don't draw individual trees for a map unless you have that sort of time and don't find it tedious. This is why I show people how to draw tree clusters. Save the individual trees for smaller map regions.
WIP on my Valley of Stars map that I'm working on with a small group of fellow artists to create lore, history, art, and more. I admit, there's something very relaxing about drawing the maps I do. Hours more to go but love it so far.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It bears repeating: Don't make drawing your maps a chore. It'll never get finished that way. Don't draw individual trees for a map unless you have that sort of time and don't find it tedious. This is why I show people how to draw tree clusters. Save the individual trees for smaller map regions.
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WIP on my Valley of Stars map that I'm working on with a small group of fellow artists to create lore, history, art, and more. I admit, there's something very relaxing about drawing the maps I do. Hours more to go but love it so far.
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
WIP on my Valley of Stars map that I'm working on with a small group of fellow artists to create lore, history, art, and more. I admit, there's something very relaxing about drawing the maps I do. Hours more to go but love it so far.
WIP on my Valley of Stars map that I'm working on with a small group of fellow artists to create lore, history, art, and more. I admit, there's something very relaxing about drawing the maps I do. Hours more to go but love it so far.
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
WIP on my Valley of Stars map that I'm working on with a small group of fellow artists to create lore, history, art, and more. I admit, there's something very relaxing about drawing the maps I do. Hours more to go but love it so far.
Digital art journey:
Scans of maps on paper into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Drawing directly into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Clip Studio Paint
Wacom Cintiq
Currently dabbling in Procreate on the iPad 13.
Paintings done in Rebelle
Wacom Cintiq
Scans of maps on paper into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Drawing directly into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Clip Studio Paint
Wacom Cintiq
Currently dabbling in Procreate on the iPad 13.
Paintings done in Rebelle
Wacom Cintiq
Digital art journey!
Wacom intuos 3
GIMP, then Photoshop, then Clip Studio Paint
iPad
Procreate
iPad pro
Still Procreate
With occasional detours through Rebelle, Heavypaint, and ArtRage
Wacom intuos 3
GIMP, then Photoshop, then Clip Studio Paint
iPad
Procreate
iPad pro
Still Procreate
With occasional detours through Rebelle, Heavypaint, and ArtRage
digital art journey!
iPad mini
random free drawing app and stylus
iPad air
same random free drawing app and stylus
Wacom Intuos Pro
Paint Tool SAI 1
Huion kamvas 16/iPad 6th gen
Paint Tool SAI 2/Procreate
iPad mini
random free drawing app and stylus
iPad air
same random free drawing app and stylus
Wacom Intuos Pro
Paint Tool SAI 1
Huion kamvas 16/iPad 6th gen
Paint Tool SAI 2/Procreate
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Digital art journey:
Scans of maps on paper into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Drawing directly into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Clip Studio Paint
Wacom Cintiq
Currently dabbling in Procreate on the iPad 13.
Paintings done in Rebelle
Wacom Cintiq
Scans of maps on paper into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Drawing directly into Photoshop
Wacom Cintiq
Clip Studio Paint
Wacom Cintiq
Currently dabbling in Procreate on the iPad 13.
Paintings done in Rebelle
Wacom Cintiq
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PSA: I’m working on a reprint of to Have & to Hold! It’ll be fancier, thicker — with touched up art, and 10 exclusive additional pages.
Will share more infos soon!
Will share more infos soon!
To Have & to Hold ⛅️🩸 cover for my romantic Curse of Strahd artbook
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
PSA: I’m working on a reprint of to Have & to Hold! It’ll be fancier, thicker — with touched up art, and 10 exclusive additional pages.
Will share more infos soon!
Will share more infos soon!
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The Snowed Inn was built around a network of natural thermal pools, high up among the Sundered Peaks. It is run by Chena Mývatn. Her small stature and quiet nature bely an iron spirit. She knows many secrets about her guests, but it is her ability to protect those secrets that ensures its prosperity
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Snowed Inn was built around a network of natural thermal pools, high up among the Sundered Peaks. It is run by Chena Mývatn. Her small stature and quiet nature bely an iron spirit. She knows many secrets about her guests, but it is her ability to protect those secrets that ensures its prosperity
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Looking for beautiful, hand painted battlemaps for an existing campaign or to inspire a new one? I make maps like that, and you can have access to all of them for just $4! 👇👇👇 (I really need to raise my prices...)
www.patreon.com/StainedKarbo...
#art #ttrpg #battlemap
www.patreon.com/StainedKarbo...
#art #ttrpg #battlemap
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Looking for beautiful, hand painted battlemaps for an existing campaign or to inspire a new one? I make maps like that, and you can have access to all of them for just $4! 👇👇👇 (I really need to raise my prices...)
www.patreon.com/StainedKarbo...
#art #ttrpg #battlemap
www.patreon.com/StainedKarbo...
#art #ttrpg #battlemap
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I've been sharing some things with friends about the shop I'm making for a project with @devenrue.com (and a lot of other incredible folk), and their positive reactions brought me so much joy 🥰
They love this silly lil guy 🐐
They love this silly lil guy 🐐
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I've been sharing some things with friends about the shop I'm making for a project with @devenrue.com (and a lot of other incredible folk), and their positive reactions brought me so much joy 🥰
They love this silly lil guy 🐐
They love this silly lil guy 🐐
Good morning to those people who exist and only those people. ☕️
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Good morning to those people who exist and only those people. ☕️
Ok, work is done, dinner has been eaten, a few more boxes have been unpacked, a rack has been put together for the kitchen, and I am ready to take down some feral ghouls.
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Ok, work is done, dinner has been eaten, a few more boxes have been unpacked, a rack has been put together for the kitchen, and I am ready to take down some feral ghouls.
I have never wanted to suddenly draw portraits so much in my life. I want to put a chainmail beanie on his head with chainmail ear muffs. I also need him standing in front of a holiday shop with a real muscular Santa waiting for him to sit on his lap. This went further than I planned but here we are
searched for "man wearing chainmail" stock photos and got this
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I have never wanted to suddenly draw portraits so much in my life. I want to put a chainmail beanie on his head with chainmail ear muffs. I also need him standing in front of a holiday shop with a real muscular Santa waiting for him to sit on his lap. This went further than I planned but here we are
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These boxes always look better in motion. This one will be in my last dice box update Saturday Nov 8th at 8pm est! staffandbranch.com
Now time to spill some more ttrpg tea!
I am sad to say I can’t recommend working with Karen from @dispeldice.bsky.social …unless you like being treated with respect
Now time to spill some more ttrpg tea!
I am sad to say I can’t recommend working with Karen from @dispeldice.bsky.social …unless you like being treated with respect
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
These boxes always look better in motion. This one will be in my last dice box update Saturday Nov 8th at 8pm est! staffandbranch.com
Now time to spill some more ttrpg tea!
I am sad to say I can’t recommend working with Karen from @dispeldice.bsky.social …unless you like being treated with respect
Now time to spill some more ttrpg tea!
I am sad to say I can’t recommend working with Karen from @dispeldice.bsky.social …unless you like being treated with respect
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"Nocturne in Crimson"
Acrylic on canvas board
Xero Reynolds, 2025
My first piece on canvas is done! Pretty pleased with it, and there will definitely be more to come. 🤘
Acrylic on canvas board
Xero Reynolds, 2025
My first piece on canvas is done! Pretty pleased with it, and there will definitely be more to come. 🤘
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Nocturne in Crimson"
Acrylic on canvas board
Xero Reynolds, 2025
My first piece on canvas is done! Pretty pleased with it, and there will definitely be more to come. 🤘
Acrylic on canvas board
Xero Reynolds, 2025
My first piece on canvas is done! Pretty pleased with it, and there will definitely be more to come. 🤘
Keyleth. Catleth. Kiki kitty.
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Keyleth. Catleth. Kiki kitty.
I need more of these types of posts in my life. Long may he reign.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I need more of these types of posts in my life. Long may he reign.
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Worldbuilding is hard. It's difficult to know where to start and how to keep going. Here is a guideline to help you begin worldbuilding and keep you on the right track.
#dnd #rpg #worldbuilding www.legendkeeper.com/worldbuildin...
#dnd #rpg #worldbuilding www.legendkeeper.com/worldbuildin...
Worldbuilding basics for your DnD campaign
Learn five worldbuilding basics to avoid writing mistakes and create your DnD campaign with.
www.legendkeeper.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Worldbuilding is hard. It's difficult to know where to start and how to keep going. Here is a guideline to help you begin worldbuilding and keep you on the right track.
#dnd #rpg #worldbuilding www.legendkeeper.com/worldbuildin...
#dnd #rpg #worldbuilding www.legendkeeper.com/worldbuildin...
My next project map is redrawing the Valley of Stars from my Taur'Syldor map. I'm also creating lore, NPCs, towns, etc. for the region and hopefully getting some people to collaborate with me on it.
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My next project map is redrawing the Valley of Stars from my Taur'Syldor map. I'm also creating lore, NPCs, towns, etc. for the region and hopefully getting some people to collaborate with me on it.
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Help us make our newest game, Ring of Chaos: Rising Fear, a success on Day One! It's really hard to overstate how important this is both for this Kickstarter, and for our company and our future plans! If you like what we do, and these crazy things we make, join us! ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01K95MAYE4...
Coming soon: Ring of Chaos: Rising Fear
A competitive horror card and board game where monstrous parties fight to gain control of the legendary Ring of Chaos.
ctrk.klclick1.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Help us make our newest game, Ring of Chaos: Rising Fear, a success on Day One! It's really hard to overstate how important this is both for this Kickstarter, and for our company and our future plans! If you like what we do, and these crazy things we make, join us! ctrk.klclick1.com/l/01K95MAYE4...
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🚨There's still time to pledge! 🦈
Back Calypso's Catch below so you don't miss this amazing a level-agnostic, system-agnostic aquatic #ttrpg adventure with 20 battle maps, 20 music tracks, and a full Foundry conversion!
www.kickstarter.com/...
Back Calypso's Catch below so you don't miss this amazing a level-agnostic, system-agnostic aquatic #ttrpg adventure with 20 battle maps, 20 music tracks, and a full Foundry conversion!
www.kickstarter.com/...
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🚨There's still time to pledge! 🦈
Back Calypso's Catch below so you don't miss this amazing a level-agnostic, system-agnostic aquatic #ttrpg adventure with 20 battle maps, 20 music tracks, and a full Foundry conversion!
www.kickstarter.com/...
Back Calypso's Catch below so you don't miss this amazing a level-agnostic, system-agnostic aquatic #ttrpg adventure with 20 battle maps, 20 music tracks, and a full Foundry conversion!
www.kickstarter.com/...
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Is there anything more tragic than a pet experiencing daylight savings and assuming you've just decided to torture them by giving them their breakfast an hour late
November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Is there anything more tragic than a pet experiencing daylight savings and assuming you've just decided to torture them by giving them their breakfast an hour late
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Having a bad day?
Maybe consuming a dish with a potato in it would make it better? 🥔
Maybe consuming a dish with a potato in it would make it better? 🥔
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Having a bad day?
Maybe consuming a dish with a potato in it would make it better? 🥔
Maybe consuming a dish with a potato in it would make it better? 🥔
Our annual gift exchange has begun! If you're a patron of mine, make sure you get your name and wishlist posted on the sheet! I'm hoping to send out some cards this year too! We celebrate well into the new year to allow for everyone to not stress out about affording gifts. 😁
November 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Our annual gift exchange has begun! If you're a patron of mine, make sure you get your name and wishlist posted on the sheet! I'm hoping to send out some cards this year too! We celebrate well into the new year to allow for everyone to not stress out about affording gifts. 😁
After today's adventure, I've decided to move things over to Ko-fi. I just want to keep things simple and focus on my art. Follow and/or support me on there if you're so inclined. ko-fi.com/devenrue
November 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
After today's adventure, I've decided to move things over to Ko-fi. I just want to keep things simple and focus on my art. Follow and/or support me on there if you're so inclined. ko-fi.com/devenrue
Welp, I think it's time I switched away from my own website. As much as I love the customization and freedom, I get so stressed out when things go wrong. Today I was hit with over 25 fraudulent orders that I had to go through, refund, & block individually. Thankfully I was awake when it happened. 1/
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Welp, I think it's time I switched away from my own website. As much as I love the customization and freedom, I get so stressed out when things go wrong. Today I was hit with over 25 fraudulent orders that I had to go through, refund, & block individually. Thankfully I was awake when it happened. 1/