Sphinx
@thesphinxden.bsky.social
A real-life sphinx. Full time Technical Illustrator and Writer, part time story teller. Lover of Scifi and Horror. Icon art by @deltahexagon
Married to @40Doodles.
She/Her.
Married to @40Doodles.
She/Her.
Pinned
Sphinx
@thesphinxden.bsky.social
· Jan 13
Heya #portfolioday, I'm Sphinx. I work professionally as a technical illustrator, but I am always looking to network with new artist friends. I like drawing cool OCs, fanart, and other stuff in my free time!
February 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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I feel a strange need to repost this art. Sometimes art needs reposting y'know? Like this art. Did you know lionesses sometimes take out their males when the pride is under intense pressure? Apparently bees, ants, & termites do this too. #art
Available as a print! www.inprnt.com/gallery/pala...
Available as a print! www.inprnt.com/gallery/pala...
January 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I feel a strange need to repost this art. Sometimes art needs reposting y'know? Like this art. Did you know lionesses sometimes take out their males when the pride is under intense pressure? Apparently bees, ants, & termites do this too. #art
Available as a print! www.inprnt.com/gallery/pala...
Available as a print! www.inprnt.com/gallery/pala...
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Interested in seeing bts story content in the production world? Come chill in a friendly server & meet some of the artists hired for the project so far. Lurk, or post some of your own creations too. I know discord is being lame but it's all I got atm. #lavenderskies #art
discord.gg/6YfXVnbA
discord.gg/6YfXVnbA
February 15, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Interested in seeing bts story content in the production world? Come chill in a friendly server & meet some of the artists hired for the project so far. Lurk, or post some of your own creations too. I know discord is being lame but it's all I got atm. #lavenderskies #art
discord.gg/6YfXVnbA
discord.gg/6YfXVnbA
Cockatrice - King of Red Dawn. #art #fantasy #dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #illustration #illustration
February 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Cockatrice - King of Red Dawn. #art #fantasy #dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #illustration #illustration
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This style of light doesn't really appear in animation anymore. You know it when you see it -- it's bright, hot and almost dangerous.
Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/dangerous-...
Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/dangerous-...
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
This style of light doesn't really appear in animation anymore. You know it when you see it -- it's bright, hot and almost dangerous.
Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/dangerous-...
Our new issue explores the tricks behind it, and how one artist has revived the look for the digital age: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/dangerous-...
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known as the “Godmother of Rock-And-Roll.” She’s one of the first gospel musicians to become a major recording artist. She influenced early rock n roll musicians like Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.
February 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known as the “Godmother of Rock-And-Roll.” She’s one of the first gospel musicians to become a major recording artist. She influenced early rock n roll musicians like Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.
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Soooo... I'll be taking ko-fi doodles again this month. Details in the link below.
I'll be streaming the drawing these on twitch until the goal is reached.
Thanks for your consideration!
ko-fi.com/thebeardlybe...
I'll be streaming the drawing these on twitch until the goal is reached.
Thanks for your consideration!
ko-fi.com/thebeardlybe...
Buy The Beardly Ben a Coffee
Become a supporter of The Beardly Ben today!
ko-fi.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Soooo... I'll be taking ko-fi doodles again this month. Details in the link below.
I'll be streaming the drawing these on twitch until the goal is reached.
Thanks for your consideration!
ko-fi.com/thebeardlybe...
I'll be streaming the drawing these on twitch until the goal is reached.
Thanks for your consideration!
ko-fi.com/thebeardlybe...
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Concepts for a logo I decided I want to use for a 'studio' (help I don't know how to make one) - honoring Leanna's sweet nickname~ and a few other symbols of locations in my story. Which logo looks most appealing in the first image? ♥ #lavenderskies #logo #art #sketch
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Concepts for a logo I decided I want to use for a 'studio' (help I don't know how to make one) - honoring Leanna's sweet nickname~ and a few other symbols of locations in my story. Which logo looks most appealing in the first image? ♥ #lavenderskies #logo #art #sketch
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The AI bubble is a case study on why tech guys need to also learn the humanities and arts.
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The AI bubble is a case study on why tech guys need to also learn the humanities and arts.
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Kinda Fucked Up that in our lifetimes we've gone from "never share personal info on the internet" to "hand over your identity to the most incompetent corporations imaginable".
February 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Kinda Fucked Up that in our lifetimes we've gone from "never share personal info on the internet" to "hand over your identity to the most incompetent corporations imaginable".
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But that's just it, even if it was rock-solid, we know it's not about "protecting the kids", it's about eliminating privacy and putting people under constant surveillance. It's evil, and we know the government and these corporations are not our friends.
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
But that's just it, even if it was rock-solid, we know it's not about "protecting the kids", it's about eliminating privacy and putting people under constant surveillance. It's evil, and we know the government and these corporations are not our friends.
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Oddly appropriate today eh? No matter how many online spaces come up then die, we're still here.
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Oddly appropriate today eh? No matter how many online spaces come up then die, we're still here.
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Did you Know discord has a phone number, Email and address?
discord.com/company-info...
Discord Inc.
444 De Haro Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 888-594-0085
Email: support@discord.com
Customer Support: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...
#Discord
discord.com/company-info...
Discord Inc.
444 De Haro Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 888-594-0085
Email: support@discord.com
Customer Support: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...
#Discord
Company Information - Impressum | Discord
Read Discord's Impressum, statement of ownership, as well as company information.
discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Did you Know discord has a phone number, Email and address?
discord.com/company-info...
Discord Inc.
444 De Haro Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 888-594-0085
Email: support@discord.com
Customer Support: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...
#Discord
discord.com/company-info...
Discord Inc.
444 De Haro Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 888-594-0085
Email: support@discord.com
Customer Support: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...
#Discord
It truly doesn't feel like it's safe to be an artist online anymore, especially with discord buckling to age verification nonsense. Any form of communication or bridge you build or community you nurture can just be plucked away from you, and you gotta rebuild all over again.
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
It truly doesn't feel like it's safe to be an artist online anymore, especially with discord buckling to age verification nonsense. Any form of communication or bridge you build or community you nurture can just be plucked away from you, and you gotta rebuild all over again.
STUNNING! The details and the way you painting the back light from the halo is just chef's kiss. I keep staring into her eyes because there is so much emotion there...You really did a fantastic job bringing her to life!! Thank you~!
commission for @thesphinxden.bsky.social of their wonderful character Sinax! i had so much fun painting her, especially when it came to figuring out the backlighting through her ears and the halo. thank you so much for commissioning me~! 💖
February 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
STUNNING! The details and the way you painting the back light from the halo is just chef's kiss. I keep staring into her eyes because there is so much emotion there...You really did a fantastic job bringing her to life!! Thank you~!
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Need Valentines? 💘
I made my cat-loafs into printable cards!
You get all 3 color variations in PDF form, with cut-lines included so you can print them at home, for the price of one coffee!
🐱 ko-fi.com/s/cfdb23e2b2 🐱
I made my cat-loafs into printable cards!
You get all 3 color variations in PDF form, with cut-lines included so you can print them at home, for the price of one coffee!
🐱 ko-fi.com/s/cfdb23e2b2 🐱
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Need Valentines? 💘
I made my cat-loafs into printable cards!
You get all 3 color variations in PDF form, with cut-lines included so you can print them at home, for the price of one coffee!
🐱 ko-fi.com/s/cfdb23e2b2 🐱
I made my cat-loafs into printable cards!
You get all 3 color variations in PDF form, with cut-lines included so you can print them at home, for the price of one coffee!
🐱 ko-fi.com/s/cfdb23e2b2 🐱
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I think today's a good day to support indie authors who don't use AI.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
February 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I think today's a good day to support indie authors who don't use AI.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
I feel like this also applies to art/drawing. Really great post, thank you for sharing. It's hard learning to deprogram yourself of the hustle mindset.
Hot take: Writing every day can be bad advice for some.
Here's why I don't write daily and other ways to stay consistent on your WIPs.
Read my new blog post!
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting
Here's why I don't write daily and other ways to stay consistent on your WIPs.
Read my new blog post!
#writingcommunity #amwriting #amediting
Hot Take: Writing Every Day Can be Bad Advice
Sometimes, writing every day is not the best writing advice out there. There are other ways to stay accountable and consistent if you struggle to write daily.
storyotters.wordpress.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:20 AM
I feel like this also applies to art/drawing. Really great post, thank you for sharing. It's hard learning to deprogram yourself of the hustle mindset.
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It's hard to be human at all right now.
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
February 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
It's hard to be human at all right now.
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
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Chapter nine is up! Having an absolute blast writing this little fic.
#fanart #gow #fanfiction #godofwar
archiveofourown.org/works/687556...
#fanart #gow #fanfiction #godofwar
archiveofourown.org/works/687556...
February 7, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Chapter nine is up! Having an absolute blast writing this little fic.
#fanart #gow #fanfiction #godofwar
archiveofourown.org/works/687556...
#fanart #gow #fanfiction #godofwar
archiveofourown.org/works/687556...
Follow up exploration for piercings! It's very typical to see Allderians with ear jewelr, and sometimes even tattoos (though this is much less common due to the sensitivity of the ear). #art #conceptart #creaturedesign #sciart #scifi #oc #ocsky
February 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Follow up exploration for piercings! It's very typical to see Allderians with ear jewelr, and sometimes even tattoos (though this is much less common due to the sensitivity of the ear). #art #conceptart #creaturedesign #sciart #scifi #oc #ocsky
Quick reference & study for Allderian ears. They're like a mixture between a bat and a bat-eared fox. Uniquely, they have ear lobes, which are often decorated with piercings and jewelry. #oc #ocsky #scifi #sciart #evolution #originalspecies
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Quick reference & study for Allderian ears. They're like a mixture between a bat and a bat-eared fox. Uniquely, they have ear lobes, which are often decorated with piercings and jewelry. #oc #ocsky #scifi #sciart #evolution #originalspecies
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This is from 2017, but it stands as tall as ever
January 26, 2026 at 12:57 AM
This is from 2017, but it stands as tall as ever
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Of all the easy things you can do to help the environment, conserve water for communities not corporations, not perpetuate scams, support the labor and rights of creators... *not* using generative AI is the fucking easiest. You absolutely deserve to be shamed for using it for image and text creation
February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Of all the easy things you can do to help the environment, conserve water for communities not corporations, not perpetuate scams, support the labor and rights of creators... *not* using generative AI is the fucking easiest. You absolutely deserve to be shamed for using it for image and text creation