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David Blatt
@kopfstoff.bsky.social
Illustrator, Painter & Concept Artist at Naughty Dog 🐾 (Digital & analog) • NO AI • NO NFTs • Prints: kopfstoff.carrd.co
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Hey. I'm David, illustrator and concept artist in video games for over 9 years. Before that, over 7 years in advertising. I love working traditional and digital, doing character designs, key art, cover art and fan art.

💼 artstation.com/kopfstoff
(more links in bio)
Yeeeeees!!!!!!!
Years of work and collab with an incredible team at #BBCStudios #AppleTV @framestore.bsky.social ... involving so many camera operators, writers, producers, effects people, artists and others, #PrehistoricPlanetaIceAge is out on #AppleTV Nov 26th. A definitive vision of Ice Age wildlife worldwide.
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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It's 20 years since @seanphillips.bsky.social and I exchanged a sketchbook back and forth in the mail, a drawn &painted call and response. INTERSECTIONS may be out of print but here is a flip through that sketchbook. You can still find the book out there :)
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Please do check out this portoflio, insane stuff. Especially the retro-esk video game prototypes and interpretations of existing IPs.
Senior illustrator, with 20 years of experience and a specialty in game art.

I haven't been able to find a paying project for months. Can you help? Every share is appreciated.
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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"It’s basically a bunch of centibillionaires whose greatest life goal is to become the world’s first trillionaires. I think they’re selling a bag of vapor"

variety.com/2025/tv/news...
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Vince Gilligan had the 'Pluribus' credits include 'this show was made by humans'

"I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit"

(via Variety)
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Watch Plur1bus! What a pilot! Rhea Seehorn is killing it!!! 💛
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Check out this animated short, it features a 🥁feathered dinosaur🥁
October 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Beautiful film! Reminded me of the art of Núria Tamarit, although very different. "The polar wolf" is a story about trust, abuse of power, friendship, nature and humanity, told with a focus on strong female characters – and a cute doggy. It's wort a read.
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Naughty Dog 40th Anniversary Retrospective
YouTube video by Naughty Dog
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I am following this project since it's first original announcement back in 2012. Super hyped for it's upcoming release and can't wait to dive into this issue while anticipating the game. Ordered my copy. 😍
Edge 417 is out today, with an exclusive look behind the scenes of Routine, the long-awaited sci-fi thriller from UK indie studio Lunar Software. Our deep-dive cover story tracks the marathon journey of its development, from the 2012 announcement trailer to its imminent release.
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Last chance to turn it off.

On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.

To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Enjoying #thelastofus 10th anniversary soundtrack on vinyl with @kopfstoff.bsky.social ‘s #thefirstofus 10th anniversary edition. Appropriate!
October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I had the incredible honor of learning from the master Shūichi Kusamori (Grave of the Fireflies, GitS 1&2, Samurai Champloo etc), himself by attending his first workshop in person. He is obsessed with details and has a preference for dark & dirty subjects. I can relate to that. First time gouache:
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki tried to revive the cartoons of his youth. And he kept mentioning Fleischer's Mr. Bug Goes to Town.

He loved its animation and use of "space," and the physical way its characters navigate its world. We look into the story:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazaki-a...
October 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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New trailer for "Edge of Time" (formerly Taisu Project), a Chinese anthology of 4 animated shorts by Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop), Shuhei Morita (Short Peace), Li Wei (Jiang Ziya) & Weng Ming (Deep Sea).
Japanese premiere this week at TIFF Festival (Tokyo).
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF6e...
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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GODZILLA MINUS ONE wishlist commission!
Inking process:
www.patreon.com/posts/141621046
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Art swap with the super kind and talented Jared Muralt. We met at comic festival Munich and got along right away. Can't wait to dive into "The Fall".

If you like Moebius, Tintin, The Last of Us, socially critical, realistic end-time scenarios and Switzerland, this might be something for you, too. 😍
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Look what came in the mail today: The Fifth Ace! I love it! This means a lot to me, as it reminds me of the unforgettable time in LA, the Game Awards, our reveal trailer, and my work on it. Thanks for signing, @crowwkui.bsky.social! and to Ops and Nucleus, who made it all possible for the dogs. 🙏❤️🐾
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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We’re focusing on raising awareness for these groups on Santorini. If you’re able, consider donating, adopting or fostering to help. Every small act of support makes a big difference.

Learn more:
Sterila Santorini Cats: https://www.santorini-cats.com/
SAWA: www.sawasantorini.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'd also like to draw attention to an organization that's very important to me. Run by a lovely and incredibly dedicated, animal-loving couple, with the help of some supporters, SAWA does truly important work on the island. If you're able to support them, please check it out:

www.sawasantorini.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Cats of Santorini. 🐈🧵
October 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Gonna post a "Cats of Santorini" thread soon. Behold!!! ✨️
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Santorini is beautiful.
October 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM