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helya
@helya.bsky.social
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• They/Them • 🏳️‍🌈
• worldbuilder, hobbyist artist, Vtuber
• ❤ art || No A.I, No N.F.T
• I stream Tuesday and Thursday on twitch
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kimstramat.bsky.social
...........Hmmm. A few artists are all like 'there's better things to be mad at' and while true there is, that sorta triggers me because thats what folk said to me at the begining of the nft crazy......

Signed Kim, long time tech bs hater
January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
helya.bsky.social
My birthday gift from me for me arrived :3 I've wanted to get some manga again for so long and now I can't stop smiling x)))
A photograph with honestly sub-par lighting showing three manga box collections on a low table with a blue-green table cloth. The collection boxes on the left are of Magic Knight Rayearth (box 1 in red tones and 2 slightly behind in blue colours), the box on the right is slightly smaller and the collection of Witch Hat Atelier. Everything is still in its original clear film wrapping, waiting eagerly for my birthday to arrive, cuz I'm totally gonna wait until then, right? Right??
January 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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rj-palmer.com
Catching up with what James Gurney, the Dinotopia artist, is up to these days. Pathetic.
screenshot from james gurney's substack https://jamesgurney.substack.com/p/plane-heads explaining how he is using genAI in his art and suggesting you do the same. It also looks terrible
January 16, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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leoval.bsky.social
Maybe a bit rare use case but if you copy a part of your painting and it didn't land on the right spot you can use the "difference" or "substract" blending mode to align the image back. It's correct when the area has turned fully or mostly black then flip it back to normal mode.
Example of using difference blending mode when aligning images in the rare case when copy paste has fumbled or refuses to paste on the right spot. Or perhaps when you need to copy paste an earlier version that was painted in smaller size. In that case it won't be perfectly black but you can get it mostly there. Hope this helps someone!
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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lizclimo.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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nenthepigeon.bsky.social
Birthday 🥳🎉 I'm 33 today!
Digital painting illustration featuring a couple on horse, fashioned in medieval-esque inspired style. Blue and yellow caparison is draped over the horse two figures are on top of. Character on the left (Aquila, he/him) is wearing a knight's armour with darker blue tabard over it, he's holding the reins, but he's looking down, smiling at his companion. Character on the right (Syviis, she/her) is sitting sideways on the knight's knees, having her arms around his neck and smiling back at him. She's wearing green dress with yellow/gold detailing. A forest opening scenery is seen behind them in the biggest part of the background. There are trees on the both sides of the background and grass with dandelions is on the bottom. In the far background, a silhouette of a castle is looming over the trees. An elaborate frame border decorated with various leaves and flowers is surrounding the background. illustration of commissioner's Rook, Yuriel, and Emmrich Volkarin, kissing. They appear somewhere place resembling a garden, with light (presumed moonlight) behind them Art Nouveau inspired piece, emulating the style to some extend, featuring two characters: Syviis (au ra, she/her) and Aquila (elezen, he/him). There are two depictions of the pain or the illustration Top left: bust picture of the pair with Aquila embracing Syviis from behind as it's indicated by his arm around her shoulders. They are both smiling and looking at one another. Bottom right: fullbody picture of the pair, once again Aquila is standing behind Syviis, they appear to be in a dancing pose. Syviis tail is curled up through half of the width of the whole illustration. Multiple glowing elpis flowers fill the space between two depictions of the pair. Decorative frame is behind whole composition. drawing of two elf characters from Dragon Age series - my dalish warden, Khaguran Mahariel, on the left and Zevran Aranai on the right. they are sharing a kiss in bed as the morning light is sleeping through the curtains
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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aorticinkwell.bsky.social
▫️-💤-▫️

#Art #ArtSky #OC #OCsky
The elf-like being, Somnia, asleep with a pillow tucked under their head. The curtain behind them flowing gently.
January 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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buntglas.bsky.social
AND at long last my part of the art trade with the wonderful
@tacticiankate.bsky.social ! The beautiful Emerald 🥺💚 Perfect first piece to complete in 2026, if you ask me 👍

#art
Digital painting of Emerald, the original character of TacticianKate Closeup
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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megsyv.bsky.social
I um like writing character dynamics, especially the way their long and storied pasts influence their current choices. People are cool and I like learning about all the parts of you.
January 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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lillimonart.bsky.social
Smol chibi commission!
You can find this type on my #Vgen ❤
Let's see if I remember to post here too ( ´･･)ﾉ(._.`)
January 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Bandcamp has banned AI music.

The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."

stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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aerylus.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay 👋
I do 3D Character Art.
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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mariebaumgarten.bsky.social
Hey #portfolioday ✨
My name is Marie, I'm a concept artist and illustrator from Germany looking for more concept or art direction work!

I have 5+ years of experience and shipped loads of titles, primarily in the tabletop field✌️

Concept: mariebaumgarten.art
Illu: mariebaumgarten.art/illustration
January 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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retpaladin.bsky.social
still offering sketch icons for 25 USD on my ko-fi -> ko-fi.com/retpaladin

any donations would be so greatly appreciated as well. i'm saving as much as i can, but the condition of mr. darcy's teeth is deteriorating quickly, so anything helps, even a repost! thank you all<3

#art #commissions #ttrpg
A long haired orange cat emerging from under a blanket.
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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somartist.bsky.social
Last call out to artists who are interested and like to help test the tools I'm building for artists, designers and educators. Those interested can write me DM for an invite to the discord server.
somartist.bsky.social Philipp "Soma" Urlich @somartist.bsky.social · 20d
I refactored a lot of stuff and cleaned up some UI and fixed a lot of bugs. Now all modules can be added to the stage via right click menu and moved around. They also have a little info panel you can open. Now the image panel also extracts the Histogram, and show the Gamut of the colors used.
January 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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jameelawahlgren.bsky.social
ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!

If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!

Anyone feel free to share this thread!
January 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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kimstramat.bsky.social
Hey #PortfolioDay!

Looking for gig for mid-Feb and beyond~ I draw great mages if thats your thing or just some pretty fantasy illustrations~! #illustration #fantasy #characterdesign #ttrpgart

kstramat.com
kim.stramat@gmail.com
www.patreon.com/c/kstramat
A lineup of drawings of three elaborated outfitted mages An illustration of a mage hovering above a rocky desert outcrop as magic swirls around them Ornate mage hat designs A tiefling encounters a large spider in their lair and are surrounded by spider eggs.
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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cookiedoves.bsky.social
🌸✨❄️
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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ninamodaffari.bsky.social
Hey #PortfolioDay!

My name is Nina Modaffari and I am a professional concept artist working at EA/Maxis on The Sims 4. I love drawing monsters and supernatural ladies, from vampire to elf, or anything in-between. ✨

📧 ninamodaffari (at) gmail (dot) com

#art
#digitalart
Blue tiefling female with a black dress and gold trim holding a long staff with a death-mask face leaking ichor. Her right arm and head are dropped with gold, her right hand is mechanical and made from it. Yellow butterflies hover around her open palm. Her skull is cracked at the side to reveal pomegranate seeds. She is a warlock whose patron is the god of decay. Reference sheet of a pink skinned, purple haired tiefling girl doing a peace sign towards the viewer. She wears a frilly white skirt, an off-the-shoulder blue blouse and brown leather heeled boots with purple bows. Her tail has a frilly white sleeve on the end, which is spade-shaped and pierced. She has crescent shaped horns and wears a star shaped pin in her hair. There is a separate call out of her smiling with sharp teeth and a side view showing how her horns connect. Concept art illustration of a giant purple fish monster, based off an angler-fish. It is on all four legs with large claws on both front and back. It has vibrant pink gills around its gaping jaw, which has lots of sharp teeth. It has piercing luminous green eyes and large green fins that run down its back and on its tail. On its forehead it has a glowing green lure. Concept art illustration of a giant purple fish monster, based off an angler-fish. It is on all four legs with large claws on both front and back. It has vibrant pink gills around its gaping jaw, which has lots of sharp teeth. It has piercing luminous green eyes and large green fins that run down its back and on its tail. On its forehead it has a glowing green lure. Portrait illustration of a purple-skinned elven woman with blue eyes and white hair formed into locs. She has crystalline horns coming from the base of her neck and wrapped around her front like tusks with large golden earrings. Her face has golden lines in the stripes down the front and she wears a nose ring. She's wearing a high-necked robe with no sleeves.
January 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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nerdvolutionkurisu.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay !

I'm Kurisu, digital artist and 2D animator who loves everything fantasy.

✧ nerdvolutionkurisu.carrd.co
✧ nerdvolutionkurisu.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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haileypiperfights.bsky.social
No exceptions. If you use Gen A I in any capacity whatsoever, you suck.

Yes, the way you're using it too. You're not special.

"She probably doesn't mean me"

I do.
sephiramy.bsky.social sephirAmy @sephiramy.bsky.social · May 15
I've seen some vocally anti-AI people recently make an anti-AI post and be surprised there are still pro-AI people following them, and I can explain this;

most pro-AI people think they are somehow the exception. the way THEY are using it, SURELY you would take no issue!

well, we do. so fuck off.
May 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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crittercrafterally.bsky.social
Commission queue is still empty! I really would like to have a few by the end of January to help with incoming expenses 🙏

Please check out my site or ko-fi page for additional information!

Website: allyartandweb.com
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/crittercraft...

#Commissions #ArtCommissions [🧵1/3]
Critter Crafter Ally Ballpoint Pen and Watercolor Artwork Commission Prices - General Commission, No Background: Starting at $160+ - General Commission, Full Background: Starting at $220+ (6x8 inches minimum. Price increases with size, complexity, and additional background elements) Ko-fi Fixed-Price Commissions - $70+ (4x6 inch) - $100+ (5x7 inch) Ko-fi Freestyle Ballpoint Pen - Starting at $35+ For Ko-fi exclusive commissions, please refer to my past commission samples on my page to get a good idea of what to expect for each category Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions! I'm looking forward to working with you! allyartandweb.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
helya.bsky.social
Yaaaay
vintagestorygame.bsky.social Vintage Story @vintagestorygame.bsky.social · 4d
Started implementing Saraty's clothing cabinets/wardrobes, somehow ended up rewriting the displayable system to allow for variable sized items per shelf. Very fun to tinker with the placement of small items 😁
#vintagestory #voxelart #voxel #sandbox #survivalgames #pixelart
Several items have been placed in random locations on a shelf with the hitboxes displayed showing they can be placed modularly
January 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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vintagestorygame.bsky.social
Are you an Animator or Front-End Developer looking for employment? Look no further! Anego Studios (makers of Vintage Story) are hiring! Go here for details: www.vintagestory.at/jobs.html/
January 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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blacksalander.bsky.social
Mistborn
January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM