Reyvin
@xiventale.bsky.social
Reference like an artist, build like an entrepreneur ||
Proving it with The $1M Expedition ||
Creating the Artist's Skill Tree in public at xiventale.com ❄️
Proving it with The $1M Expedition ||
Creating the Artist's Skill Tree in public at xiventale.com ❄️
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Reyvin
@xiventale.bsky.social
· Sep 14
The $1M Quest:
A 1-year experiment to answer 2 questions.
Hope you guys will enjoy Season 1 of this story 🙂
Follow along at any socials of mine that’s @xiventale where the longer version of this can be found!
A 1-year experiment to answer 2 questions.
Hope you guys will enjoy Season 1 of this story 🙂
Follow along at any socials of mine that’s @xiventale where the longer version of this can be found!
(Viking Zoro, 2023)
A culture-bend assignment by Artgerm! I chose to do Zoro in a Viking culture, though it was definitely hard to do this sort of lighting and even portray Zoro's face. I feel the planning could've been better haha
A culture-bend assignment by Artgerm! I chose to do Zoro in a Viking culture, though it was definitely hard to do this sort of lighting and even portray Zoro's face. I feel the planning could've been better haha
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(Viking Zoro, 2023)
A culture-bend assignment by Artgerm! I chose to do Zoro in a Viking culture, though it was definitely hard to do this sort of lighting and even portray Zoro's face. I feel the planning could've been better haha
A culture-bend assignment by Artgerm! I chose to do Zoro in a Viking culture, though it was definitely hard to do this sort of lighting and even portray Zoro's face. I feel the planning could've been better haha
A few days late, but here's my 2nd month performance report!
$0 revenue.
6/10 rating.
A lesson from me:
Radical accountability isn't about flawless execution.
It's about honest evaluation of reality versus assumptions—and using that gap as your navigation system.
$0 revenue.
6/10 rating.
A lesson from me:
Radical accountability isn't about flawless execution.
It's about honest evaluation of reality versus assumptions—and using that gap as your navigation system.
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A few days late, but here's my 2nd month performance report!
$0 revenue.
6/10 rating.
A lesson from me:
Radical accountability isn't about flawless execution.
It's about honest evaluation of reality versus assumptions—and using that gap as your navigation system.
$0 revenue.
6/10 rating.
A lesson from me:
Radical accountability isn't about flawless execution.
It's about honest evaluation of reality versus assumptions—and using that gap as your navigation system.
(King Bowser, 2023)
A Creature-Bend assignment by Artgerm. Definitely had a lot of fun with this assignment as a lot of different knowledge became application with this one such as anatomy, armor rendering, etc. Huge thanks to Artgerm for his guidance~
A Creature-Bend assignment by Artgerm. Definitely had a lot of fun with this assignment as a lot of different knowledge became application with this one such as anatomy, armor rendering, etc. Huge thanks to Artgerm for his guidance~
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 AM
(King Bowser, 2023)
A Creature-Bend assignment by Artgerm. Definitely had a lot of fun with this assignment as a lot of different knowledge became application with this one such as anatomy, armor rendering, etc. Huge thanks to Artgerm for his guidance~
A Creature-Bend assignment by Artgerm. Definitely had a lot of fun with this assignment as a lot of different knowledge became application with this one such as anatomy, armor rendering, etc. Huge thanks to Artgerm for his guidance~
(Lass Isolet, 2023)
First full-body fanart of my favorite character from what was once my favorite game of all time, Grandchase~ I remember having such a hard time doing something like this back in first term, but we made it through
First full-body fanart of my favorite character from what was once my favorite game of all time, Grandchase~ I remember having such a hard time doing something like this back in first term, but we made it through
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
(Lass Isolet, 2023)
First full-body fanart of my favorite character from what was once my favorite game of all time, Grandchase~ I remember having such a hard time doing something like this back in first term, but we made it through
First full-body fanart of my favorite character from what was once my favorite game of all time, Grandchase~ I remember having such a hard time doing something like this back in first term, but we made it through
All strategies work.
That’s why multiple beliefs, ideas, and tactics around a single subject can coexist at the same time.
The only correct one then is whatever resonates the most with you.
That’s why multiple beliefs, ideas, and tactics around a single subject can coexist at the same time.
The only correct one then is whatever resonates the most with you.
November 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
All strategies work.
That’s why multiple beliefs, ideas, and tactics around a single subject can coexist at the same time.
The only correct one then is whatever resonates the most with you.
That’s why multiple beliefs, ideas, and tactics around a single subject can coexist at the same time.
The only correct one then is whatever resonates the most with you.
(Abandoned House, 2023)
This was the first time I integrated 3D software when painting an illustration :) Grateful for Deborah for her guidance as well as credits to Salome Vandereyt for the 3D Model Reference~
This was the first time I integrated 3D software when painting an illustration :) Grateful for Deborah for her guidance as well as credits to Salome Vandereyt for the 3D Model Reference~
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
(Abandoned House, 2023)
This was the first time I integrated 3D software when painting an illustration :) Grateful for Deborah for her guidance as well as credits to Salome Vandereyt for the 3D Model Reference~
This was the first time I integrated 3D software when painting an illustration :) Grateful for Deborah for her guidance as well as credits to Salome Vandereyt for the 3D Model Reference~
(Metal Ball Study, 2023)
One of my favorite exercises from Artgerm as it helped reinforce my understanding of how metal rendering works, especially chrome~
One of my favorite exercises from Artgerm as it helped reinforce my understanding of how metal rendering works, especially chrome~
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
(Metal Ball Study, 2023)
One of my favorite exercises from Artgerm as it helped reinforce my understanding of how metal rendering works, especially chrome~
One of my favorite exercises from Artgerm as it helped reinforce my understanding of how metal rendering works, especially chrome~
Most subscription tools are built for enterprise needs but marketed to solopreneurs.
Before defaulting to the 'industry standard,' audit what you actually use versus what you're paying for.
Sometimes the best solution isn't the most popular one.
Before defaulting to the 'industry standard,' audit what you actually use versus what you're paying for.
Sometimes the best solution isn't the most popular one.
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Most subscription tools are built for enterprise needs but marketed to solopreneurs.
Before defaulting to the 'industry standard,' audit what you actually use versus what you're paying for.
Sometimes the best solution isn't the most popular one.
Before defaulting to the 'industry standard,' audit what you actually use versus what you're paying for.
Sometimes the best solution isn't the most popular one.
(Sshhh, 2023)
A Ken Kaneki fanart I did before~ Of course, many things could be improved now knowing what I know now, but pretty proud of how I rendered this especially since I was still learning how to render back then~
A Ken Kaneki fanart I did before~ Of course, many things could be improved now knowing what I know now, but pretty proud of how I rendered this especially since I was still learning how to render back then~
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
(Sshhh, 2023)
A Ken Kaneki fanart I did before~ Of course, many things could be improved now knowing what I know now, but pretty proud of how I rendered this especially since I was still learning how to render back then~
A Ken Kaneki fanart I did before~ Of course, many things could be improved now knowing what I know now, but pretty proud of how I rendered this especially since I was still learning how to render back then~
Supposedly, Einstein said we can't solve problems with the same thinking that created them.
Waking up at 7:00 A.M. reminded me of that.
Waking up at 7:00 A.M. reminded me of that.
October 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Supposedly, Einstein said we can't solve problems with the same thinking that created them.
Waking up at 7:00 A.M. reminded me of that.
Waking up at 7:00 A.M. reminded me of that.
Change of scenery unlocked something in my writing today.
(It wasn’t the technique—it was the taste.)
(It wasn’t the technique—it was the taste.)
October 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Change of scenery unlocked something in my writing today.
(It wasn’t the technique—it was the taste.)
(It wasn’t the technique—it was the taste.)
(Justice from Shadowscapes, 2022)
The longest study I did back in 2022. Was pretty daunting to capture all the details made by the amazing Stephanie Law but I think it turned out well!
The longest study I did back in 2022. Was pretty daunting to capture all the details made by the amazing Stephanie Law but I think it turned out well!
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
(Justice from Shadowscapes, 2022)
The longest study I did back in 2022. Was pretty daunting to capture all the details made by the amazing Stephanie Law but I think it turned out well!
The longest study I did back in 2022. Was pretty daunting to capture all the details made by the amazing Stephanie Law but I think it turned out well!
If you wanna learn more about the patterns behind lasting creative progress, I published a newsletter about it today here :)
The Patterns Behind Lasting Creative Progress — Xiventale
On 3D breakthroughs, email intimacy, and shower thoughts
www.xiventale.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you wanna learn more about the patterns behind lasting creative progress, I published a newsletter about it today here :)
(Zagreus, 2022)
This was the very first study I did after getting an art tablet for the first time. Super proud I was able to do a study like this :)
This was the very first study I did after getting an art tablet for the first time. Super proud I was able to do a study like this :)
October 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
(Zagreus, 2022)
This was the very first study I did after getting an art tablet for the first time. Super proud I was able to do a study like this :)
This was the very first study I did after getting an art tablet for the first time. Super proud I was able to do a study like this :)
(Eurydice, 2022)
Wanted to post this study I did of Eurydice with the release of Hades 2 recently. One day I'll play the sequel and 100% it just like the last game :)
Wanted to post this study I did of Eurydice with the release of Hades 2 recently. One day I'll play the sequel and 100% it just like the last game :)
October 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(Eurydice, 2022)
Wanted to post this study I did of Eurydice with the release of Hades 2 recently. One day I'll play the sequel and 100% it just like the last game :)
Wanted to post this study I did of Eurydice with the release of Hades 2 recently. One day I'll play the sequel and 100% it just like the last game :)
How much can you do in 30 days?
Below is an overview of what I've done :)
Below is an overview of what I've done :)
October 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
How much can you do in 30 days?
Below is an overview of what I've done :)
Below is an overview of what I've done :)
I used to not care about newsletters and emails.
Until I experienced why it was actually the best platform for personal brands.
Until I experienced why it was actually the best platform for personal brands.
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I used to not care about newsletters and emails.
Until I experienced why it was actually the best platform for personal brands.
Until I experienced why it was actually the best platform for personal brands.
(Kirby NOM, 2023)
An assignment from back then in Artgerm's class :) This me realize the importance of knowing the subject's environment since it determines what lighting your subject will have
An assignment from back then in Artgerm's class :) This me realize the importance of knowing the subject's environment since it determines what lighting your subject will have
October 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
(Kirby NOM, 2023)
An assignment from back then in Artgerm's class :) This me realize the importance of knowing the subject's environment since it determines what lighting your subject will have
An assignment from back then in Artgerm's class :) This me realize the importance of knowing the subject's environment since it determines what lighting your subject will have
A download I received while taking a walk.
From a creator's POV, you might think you're spamming content on social media too much. But from a consumer's POV, they follow a lot more people than just you. Your post may just be one among many in their feed.
So, post more.
From a creator's POV, you might think you're spamming content on social media too much. But from a consumer's POV, they follow a lot more people than just you. Your post may just be one among many in their feed.
So, post more.
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM
A download I received while taking a walk.
From a creator's POV, you might think you're spamming content on social media too much. But from a consumer's POV, they follow a lot more people than just you. Your post may just be one among many in their feed.
So, post more.
From a creator's POV, you might think you're spamming content on social media too much. But from a consumer's POV, they follow a lot more people than just you. Your post may just be one among many in their feed.
So, post more.
2:30 P.M. Study of @choomoranma's Work
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Was planning to do an everyday style study but this took 3 hours haha. Might have to reevaluate if I can do one everyday since the plan was a 60 min study only D:
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Was planning to do an everyday style study but this took 3 hours haha. Might have to reevaluate if I can do one everyday since the plan was a 60 min study only D:
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
2:30 P.M. Study of @choomoranma's Work
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Was planning to do an everyday style study but this took 3 hours haha. Might have to reevaluate if I can do one everyday since the plan was a 60 min study only D:
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Was planning to do an everyday style study but this took 3 hours haha. Might have to reevaluate if I can do one everyday since the plan was a 60 min study only D:
Today's download:
Take a step back and see the bigger picture. You might just be losing focus on what's important.
You can see that in the 1st picture (bottom) where I tried bringing out the form from my previous attempt (2nd pic bottom) and making everything too detailed and contrasty~
Take a step back and see the bigger picture. You might just be losing focus on what's important.
You can see that in the 1st picture (bottom) where I tried bringing out the form from my previous attempt (2nd pic bottom) and making everything too detailed and contrasty~
September 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today's download:
Take a step back and see the bigger picture. You might just be losing focus on what's important.
You can see that in the 1st picture (bottom) where I tried bringing out the form from my previous attempt (2nd pic bottom) and making everything too detailed and contrasty~
Take a step back and see the bigger picture. You might just be losing focus on what's important.
You can see that in the 1st picture (bottom) where I tried bringing out the form from my previous attempt (2nd pic bottom) and making everything too detailed and contrasty~
Day 15 of creating the Artist's Skill Tree in public:
📌Cleaned emails
📌Collected potential studies for a new content I'm thinking of doing
📌Allowed my brain to rest to obtain downloads throughout the day
And most importantly
📌Spent time with fam on a Sunday
Basically a Marie Kondo day today~
📌Cleaned emails
📌Collected potential studies for a new content I'm thinking of doing
📌Allowed my brain to rest to obtain downloads throughout the day
And most importantly
📌Spent time with fam on a Sunday
Basically a Marie Kondo day today~
September 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Day 15 of creating the Artist's Skill Tree in public:
📌Cleaned emails
📌Collected potential studies for a new content I'm thinking of doing
📌Allowed my brain to rest to obtain downloads throughout the day
And most importantly
📌Spent time with fam on a Sunday
Basically a Marie Kondo day today~
📌Cleaned emails
📌Collected potential studies for a new content I'm thinking of doing
📌Allowed my brain to rest to obtain downloads throughout the day
And most importantly
📌Spent time with fam on a Sunday
Basically a Marie Kondo day today~
Day 14 of building the Artist's Skill Tree in public:
📌Website's finally released at xiventale.com!
📌Added Patch Notes to certain pages of the website
📌Started working on the "My Teachers" page
📌Website's finally released at xiventale.com!
📌Added Patch Notes to certain pages of the website
📌Started working on the "My Teachers" page
September 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Day 14 of building the Artist's Skill Tree in public:
📌Website's finally released at xiventale.com!
📌Added Patch Notes to certain pages of the website
📌Started working on the "My Teachers" page
📌Website's finally released at xiventale.com!
📌Added Patch Notes to certain pages of the website
📌Started working on the "My Teachers" page
Excellence is how you climb.
Mastery is the view from the summit you never planned to reach.
Mastery is the view from the summit you never planned to reach.
September 27, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Excellence is how you climb.
Mastery is the view from the summit you never planned to reach.
Mastery is the view from the summit you never planned to reach.
Every breakthrough is just yesterday's impossible having coffee with today's persistence.
September 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Every breakthrough is just yesterday's impossible having coffee with today's persistence.