Nathan Lombardi
@lom.bsky.social
3D modeler/sculptor ⬩ illustrator ⬩ concept artist ⬩ pixel pusher ⬩ game artist
Decent maker of art. Terrible at social media.
Decent maker of art. Terrible at social media.
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Nathan Lombardi
@lom.bsky.social
· Dec 12
Hello, I'm Nathan, an artist based in Seattle that does illustrations, 3D and pixel art. I've worked in both table top and video games.
Feel free to follow along to see the randomness, cheers!
"Bard"
[ #art #illustration ]
Feel free to follow along to see the randomness, cheers!
"Bard"
[ #art #illustration ]
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And remember, the main thing the profit motive gets you is…
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
And remember, the main thing the profit motive gets you is…
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My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
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"Frieren Looking Up" is a perfect example of how people need to get comfortable with being bad at a skill when they're starting, and reassuring themselves that even though fucking up in public is embarrassing, the right people will understand that you're trying.
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
"Frieren Looking Up" is a perfect example of how people need to get comfortable with being bad at a skill when they're starting, and reassuring themselves that even though fucking up in public is embarrassing, the right people will understand that you're trying.
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Blender is struggling. it's the best piece of 3d software on the market, and it's free. I'm not going back to autodesk.
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
Blender Development Fund
Join the Development Fund and support Blender Foundation to work on core Blender development.
fund.blender.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Blender is struggling. it's the best piece of 3d software on the market, and it's free. I'm not going back to autodesk.
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
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"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
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my tips as someone who draws this angle too often
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
my tips as someone who draws this angle too often
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I painted the Blood Bowl Troll -- but obviously, this is #8, STINKY 'ENRY, Big Guy for the 'Eadkrakk 'Eavies. The goblin had a name, but is dead now. #bloodbowl #miniaturepainting
November 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I painted the Blood Bowl Troll -- but obviously, this is #8, STINKY 'ENRY, Big Guy for the 'Eadkrakk 'Eavies. The goblin had a name, but is dead now. #bloodbowl #miniaturepainting
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My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
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Anyone wondering why people are mourning the loss of Rebecca Heineman should watch this video from @stopskeletons.bsky.social. This is just a footnote in her extensive career, but it's what made me follow and donate to her cancer fund. We lost a legend today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxF1...
Doom’s Worst Port Was Made in Ten Weeks | 3DO Console Doom | Past Mortem | SSFF
YouTube video by Stop Skeletons From Fighting
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Anyone wondering why people are mourning the loss of Rebecca Heineman should watch this video from @stopskeletons.bsky.social. This is just a footnote in her extensive career, but it's what made me follow and donate to her cancer fund. We lost a legend today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxF1...
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Del Toro not only saying "fuck AI," but putting his money where his mouth is by commissioning several original paintings for Frankenstein.
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Del Toro not only saying "fuck AI," but putting his money where his mouth is by commissioning several original paintings for Frankenstein.
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dw about it I'm sure it's fine
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
dw about it I'm sure it's fine
News media: "There is a housing crisis in [name of country]"
No. There is an affordability crisis. Make the correct distinction.
No. There is an affordability crisis. Make the correct distinction.
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
News media: "There is a housing crisis in [name of country]"
No. There is an affordability crisis. Make the correct distinction.
No. There is an affordability crisis. Make the correct distinction.
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YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
November 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
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I am seeing in real time how ChatGPT makes people feel seen and understood and how people start to anthropomorphize it. It's so fucking frightening and fascinating and makes me so very afraid for the people who have fallen down the ChatGPT rabbit hole.
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I am seeing in real time how ChatGPT makes people feel seen and understood and how people start to anthropomorphize it. It's so fucking frightening and fascinating and makes me so very afraid for the people who have fallen down the ChatGPT rabbit hole.
I could easily make a long post about all the model sheets Hanna-Barbera reused during the 70's but the one of the craziest examples is Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels pulling from 1960's Jonny Quest. The CC episode "Dragonhead" uses two characters from JQ's Quetong and an off-model Dr. Zin.
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I could easily make a long post about all the model sheets Hanna-Barbera reused during the 70's but the one of the craziest examples is Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels pulling from 1960's Jonny Quest. The CC episode "Dragonhead" uses two characters from JQ's Quetong and an off-model Dr. Zin.
Finally- a reason to go to the mall.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Finally- a reason to go to the mall.
my text when I'm typing and it randomly decides to create a link
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
my text when I'm typing and it randomly decides to create a link
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the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
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I’m so excited for this. I used to not (and still rarely) watch YouTube vids longer than 20 min, but HBomberguy broke that for me. I was like “who is watching a 4 hr YouTube video??” Apparently me. Can’t think of a better target for a 3-5 hour brutal callout than Adobe
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I’m so excited for this. I used to not (and still rarely) watch YouTube vids longer than 20 min, but HBomberguy broke that for me. I was like “who is watching a 4 hr YouTube video??” Apparently me. Can’t think of a better target for a 3-5 hour brutal callout than Adobe
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Illustration for the Castlevania Piano Collection vinyl
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Illustration for the Castlevania Piano Collection vinyl
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It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
The episodic superhero comedy features big-name actors like Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
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The games industry is in free fall right now, lemme tell you.
Also, mass layoffs are happening across a growing number of industries, and the job market is BRUTAL. Anyone who thinks they won't need a marketplace plan in 2026 just because they have employer-sponsored healthcare right now needs a serious reality check
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The games industry is in free fall right now, lemme tell you.