Aria
@thatartisan.bsky.social
Just call me Aria. She/Her 🏳️⚧️
Freelance Artist/Animator
Previous work
- MARVEL: Cosmic Invasion
- He-Man: Dragonpearl of Destruction
Check out my info at thatartisan.carrd.co
Tags: #art #pixelart #digitalart #animation #oc
Freelance Artist/Animator
Previous work
- MARVEL: Cosmic Invasion
- He-Man: Dragonpearl of Destruction
Check out my info at thatartisan.carrd.co
Tags: #art #pixelart #digitalart #animation #oc
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Aria
@thatartisan.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Happy #portfolioday!
I'm Aria: pixel artist, animator, and fighting game enjoyer. An expert at subpixel animation, I specialize in larger sprites with consistent forms and anatomy!
Not currently looking for work, just getting my portfolio out there. Full portfolio at the info link in my bio ^^
I'm Aria: pixel artist, animator, and fighting game enjoyer. An expert at subpixel animation, I specialize in larger sprites with consistent forms and anatomy!
Not currently looking for work, just getting my portfolio out there. Full portfolio at the info link in my bio ^^
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January 21, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Flatten your character layers, copy it, then unflatten. Paste that layer. Set saturation to 0. Play with the curves until the values look punchy. Apply a cool gradient map. Set that layer to either soft light or overlay and adjust opacity.
Adds instant interest and harmonises the colours.
Adds instant interest and harmonises the colours.
Artists, QRP with a practical art "hack" you use. Let's share some wit & knowhow.
January 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Flatten your character layers, copy it, then unflatten. Paste that layer. Set saturation to 0. Play with the curves until the values look punchy. Apply a cool gradient map. Set that layer to either soft light or overlay and adjust opacity.
Adds instant interest and harmonises the colours.
Adds instant interest and harmonises the colours.
late night, very personal thought: i really ought to get the ball rolling on bottom surgery. i think about it a lot...
might delete this in the morning since idk if i want to be thinking aloud like this on main but i figure if I don't put the thought out there, I'll never act on it
might delete this in the morning since idk if i want to be thinking aloud like this on main but i figure if I don't put the thought out there, I'll never act on it
January 21, 2026 at 7:12 AM
late night, very personal thought: i really ought to get the ball rolling on bottom surgery. i think about it a lot...
might delete this in the morning since idk if i want to be thinking aloud like this on main but i figure if I don't put the thought out there, I'll never act on it
might delete this in the morning since idk if i want to be thinking aloud like this on main but i figure if I don't put the thought out there, I'll never act on it
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January 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
i guess today is another one of those days where i get nothing done and constantly feel like my emotions are out of wack. hoping after a nap I can become functional and get some work done
January 19, 2026 at 10:56 PM
i guess today is another one of those days where i get nothing done and constantly feel like my emotions are out of wack. hoping after a nap I can become functional and get some work done
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January 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
January 18, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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January 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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shape of the creature...why are you so paws
January 17, 2026 at 5:21 AM
shape of the creature...why are you so paws
i think i worked for like 10 hours animating today my head freaking HURTS 🫠
January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
i think i worked for like 10 hours animating today my head freaking HURTS 🫠
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Mob Pyscho 100 - Be a good person.
January 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Mob Pyscho 100 - Be a good person.
I managed to do it. (mail my quarterly taxes on time)
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
I managed to do it. (mail my quarterly taxes on time)
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I think I've hit my limit... Enough for this month
January 14, 2026 at 8:56 AM
I think I've hit my limit... Enough for this month
i can't stop drawing the slimesona she's so cool. insanely potent comfort character for me right now
January 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM
i can't stop drawing the slimesona she's so cool. insanely potent comfort character for me right now
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January 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM
oh... i didn't realize it was portfolio day today. guess I'll have to remember come april
January 14, 2026 at 3:41 AM
oh... i didn't realize it was portfolio day today. guess I'll have to remember come april
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM
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January 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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I love how cool Beast Crest Hornet is.
January 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I love how cool Beast Crest Hornet is.
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