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character designer. kids lit. doodler. scribbler.

my portfolio: https://zngarland.wordpress.com/

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zg @sauropodz.bsky.social · Jun 11

zngarland.wordpress.com

I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.

I am open to work in character design.

#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart

Z N Garland Portfolio

Character Artist

zngarland.wordpress.com

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

My monthly newsletter for November is packed full of Game Boy Dev secrets like:

-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge

-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label

-Some insight into my personal game design practices

If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...

November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

do you miss receiving mail that isn't a bill? well good news! I am going to be sending out a physical newsletter to those who sign up for my patreon! this is the best way to support my game development at the moment. #indiedev #pixelart #gbstudio #gamedev

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We are going to be sending out a Physical Newsletter! Sign up now! | howdy riceball

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September 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Michael

@michaelklamerus.bsky.social

Indie Game Roundup (September 6, 2025)
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...

a guy standing in a prison with a skeleton

a few people standing at a trainstation in the late 1800s at night

a person at the front of a space ship looking at space

September 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

my newest game jam entry [Polar Peril] is available to play now howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril

#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio

September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

Polar Peril is a puzzle adventure game for the Gameboy. You must, push, slide & dive your way through artic mazes so you can mail a very important letter. 🧸💌

Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25

howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril

Polar Peril by howdy riceball

a sokoban style game boy game

howdyriceball.itch.io

August 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

If you are interested in what I've been working on here is a Postcard update on my patreon, free to read :D #indiedev #gbstudio

July 2025 Postcard | howdy riceball

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July 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

King of Bugs

Day 23 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

July 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Day 22 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Day 21 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Bulbmin my brethren

Day 20 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Day 19 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM

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howdy riceball

@howdyriceball.itch.io

I still love this map I made for “fetch quest” many years ago 🐶

June 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Day 17 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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Day 17 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM

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Day 16 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM

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Discovering the automatic gear

Day 15 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM

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GB Studio Central

@gbstudiocentral.com

Cutscenes are part smoke (sprites) part mirrors (backgrounds) and pure magic, but how did devs at the time mesh the two? Let's dissect some classic Game Boy cutscenes!
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev

June 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Day 14 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM

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Downy snagrets got you down? Call 1800 louiecooks

Day 13 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

Giant Breadbug my beloved

Day 12 of painting things from pikmin so I can become a better painter #pikmin #artmoots #fanart #dandori

June 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM

@sauropodz.bsky.social

zngarland.wordpress.com

I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.

I am open to work in character design.

#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart

Z N Garland Portfolio

Character Artist

zngarland.wordpress.com

June 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM