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Zoe Badini
@zoebadini.bsky.social
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Freelance illustrator and overall silly person.
She/her.

📧 zoe.badini@gmail.com
🎨 https://cara.app/zoebadini
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Zoe Badini @zoebadini.bsky.social · Oct 14
Hello #PortfolioDay !

I'm Zoe, a fantasy illustrator from Italy, looking for more work on book illustrations, as well as TTRPGs and games!

I'm available for both commercial and private commissions.

Find me here:

🎨 cara.app/zoebadini
📩zoe.badini@gmail.com
We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders. A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. Evithorir, painted for Critical Role by Zoe Badini. Evithorir is described as an elven figure perpetually shrouded in shadows. Its face is pale gray, its skin is pulled tight against bone. Its teeth are crooked and elongated and its eyes glow. In this scene it stands in front of a large glowing green crystal pillar, surrounded by black and greenish flames. Its body flows and disappears into the shadows. Its hands are lifted at its sides, casting more dark shadows. Hidden and trapped inside its chest we can glimpse a reddish emaciated figure. Scream, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. A monstrous, tentacled figure emerges from the mist. She has large milky eyes, a wide mouth full of sharp teeth and a long extended tongue.
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aaronbmiller.com
Wishing you bright and peaceful days this season ✨

Owl of the Second Prophecy: I wanted to give this snowy owl a backdrop of something interesting, and at the time I had just been painting near the Science & Industry Museum which has these beautiful caryatids.
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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krystlematar.bsky.social
This absolute MESS of a human being is on sale through the big Smashwords year end sale! How can you resist when Legacy of Brick & Bone starts like this 👀

www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
1 ISHMAEL DAY 6 Fucking Yaelsmuir and all its fucking rain—of all the nights for Ishmael to be caught in a storm, of course it was when he was trying to climb up the side of Illea Winter’s house. Queen Leony liked it when they lied and snuck around; she was thrilled by him and his various abilities, intrigued by the way his career was cloaked in secret even from her. When he came up with the idea of climbing up to her window, he’d only thought about the easy pleasure of seeing her eyes glitter with delight. And not about the weather.
December 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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krystlematar.bsky.social
Ishmael doesn’t need anything, he’s the most perfect angel who definitely never commits crimes or sabotages relationships with people he loves just to feel something
December 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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bookerdraws.bsky.social
Inaugural @bsky.app post ✨Done for @paulscottcanavan.com mentorship, semester 7 along with some concept art of the characters. 10/10, would recommend the class to any artist.

#fantasyart #magicthegathering #merfolk #fishing #conceptart #digitalart #magic
A merfolk fishing with their otter/fish/dog companion. They are about to catch a fish in a kelp forest. merfolk concept art including thumbnails merfolk companion concept art
December 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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danenglish.bsky.social
"Hunting Companions" 🦎

My finished illustration from @paulscottcanavan.com Mastering Imaginative Realism mentorship. This was an incredible experience learning from Paul alongside some of the most amazing artists I've met and I am so thrilled with how this piece came out.
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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belgianboolean.bsky.social
Spaces and Places

belgianbooleancg.com/projects/nYR...
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
I'm levelling up yet again today, and, as is tradition, I'd ask for some sharing of my art. :)

Photos of your pets in comments are also very welcome!
Evithorir, painted for Critical Role by Zoe Badini. Evithorir is described as an elven figure perpetually shrouded in shadows. Its face is pale gray, its skin is pulled tight against bone. Its teeth are crooked and elongated and its eyes glow. In this scene it stands in front of a large glowing green crystal pillar, surrounded by black and greenish flames. Its body flows and disappears into the shadows. Its hands are lifted at its sides, casting more dark shadows. Hidden and trapped inside its chest we can glimpse a reddish emaciated figure. We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders. A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. Destiny, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. Portrait view of a figure wearing a mysterious golden mask. She’s wearing a hooded black cloak. In front of her there’s an open book with glowing writing, she’s extending a hand gloved in black fabric towards it and the viewer, as if to read the words. Pages covered in glowing symbols float away from the book around her.
December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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zhillustrator.com
Sharpened Chalk Pencil, a new brush for @procreate.com is now up and completely free for a limited time, no Patreon account needed to DL. It's a cool, reactive brush, very fun for dry sketching:

www.patreon.com/posts/procre...

Support "freeleasing" of my new brushes by sharing, becoming a Patron!
A Patreon preview of the brush, with a gradient overlay and text from Patreon, covering the preview itself partially. The preview itself is a page full of marks and strokes used with the brush. A brush demo of Sharpened Chalk Pencil, a brush for Procreate. It's a bunch of marks and lettering I made with the brush, showing how it works. It's black on white. A brush demo of Sharpened Chalk Pencil, a brush for Procreate. It's a bunch of lines, marks and lettering I made with the brush, black and red on white. A demo doodle with the Alt version of the brush, showing a deformed Yugo car along with marks, shapes and some lettering made with the brush. Black on white.
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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zhillustrator.com
I can't stop swooshing with my Sharpened Chalk Pencil brush, it's that fun! (a bit biased, right). I used the "Alt" version of the brush for 4k canvas, also included in the post.

Grab it while it's free at: www.patreon.com/posts/145296...

@procreate.com #ProcreateArtist #Procreate
An expressive digital chalk drawing of a Golf flying in the sky, made in Procreate with my Sharpened Chalk Pencil brush. A page of quick expressive digital chalk thumbnails made in Procreate with my Sharpened Chalk Pencil brush.
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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thoughtsstained.bsky.social
Looking for a winter read where the snow is heavy and the chill is deadly, but you'll stay warm thanks to the sheer amount of female rage? I've got you covered. 😘

Cover art by @/zoebadini.bsky.social!
Blood Price, a book set in a wintery landscape, held up against a backdrop of fresh snow.
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
If you feel like your art isn't where you want it to be yet, gift yourself this mentorship!

Paul is an excellent teacher, he'll give you the tools to level up your skills tremendously, and you'll have fun doing it. :)
paulscottcanavan.com Paul Scott Canavan @paulscottcanavan.com · 24d
I was planning on announcing the first 2026 art mentorship in a couple of weeks, but vet & cremation bills hit pretty hard so I'm going to open signups now.

Semester 9 begins in February - if you'd like to sign up or learn more, here's the website:

masteringimaginativerealism.com
MASTERING IMAGINATIVE REALISM
Learn how to create compelling art and level up your storytelling
masteringimaginativerealism.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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paulscottcanavan.com
I was planning on announcing the first 2026 art mentorship in a couple of weeks, but vet & cremation bills hit pretty hard so I'm going to open signups now.

Semester 9 begins in February - if you'd like to sign up or learn more, here's the website:

masteringimaginativerealism.com
MASTERING IMAGINATIVE REALISM
Learn how to create compelling art and level up your storytelling
masteringimaginativerealism.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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thoughtsstained.bsky.social
Who could Ash be talking to, I wonder? 👀

(Psst: get the ebook for 75% off here: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...)

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
Quote from Blood Price by Nicole Evans written in black and red text over a flaming background. Quote from Blood Price by Nicole Evans written in black and red text over a flaming background. Quote from Blood Price by Nicole Evans written in black and red text over a flaming background. Quote from Blood Price by Nicole Evans written in black and red text over a flaming background.
December 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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krystlematar.bsky.social
Huge shoutout to @zoebadini.bsky.social for these stunning character portraits!!
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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krystlematar.bsky.social
Tempting you to grab BRIGHTWASH with some character art 👀

Both BRIGHTWASH and BRICK & BONE are part of Smashword’s huge year end sale! Come snag them both at 75% off and see what else you can find in the sale!

www.smashwords.com/sale
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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tdaleillustration.bsky.social
My four entries I submitted to Infected By Art this year!
two oils, one ink and the very last digital piece I did at the start of this year for my portfolio.
Looking forward to scrolling through the submissions gallery now that the deadline has closed.
A goblin hunter in scavenged and 'borrowed' equipment patrolling through the snowfields and forests. It has violet skin and in a snowy environment ink painting of Trench Crusade Heretic Legion launching an assault on an off screen enemy. They are equipped with ww1 clothing, armour and weaponry as well as demonic assistance from large hulking creatures. Some figures float ominously in the skies and conjur artillery bombs to launch at the enemy. Rotspew Hydra. A gargantuan zombie hydra chases its prey through a swamp. It has holes in its body, the skulls are visible on several heads and it is spewing noxious gasses, bile and acid at an unfortuanate person. oils on panel Entrancing performance- Digital- A decaying fairy performs a moonlit dance on the petals of flowers for an entranced human. two other fairies lie in ambush for the human.
December 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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thoughtsstained.bsky.social
Since it's time for the holidays, here's a handy guide of all places you can buy my debut! Pay special attention to slide two, as it highlights the four amazing indie bookstores I've been lucky enough to partner with. They deserve your support for all your holiday shopping needs!

#WriteSky #BookSky
Winter forested background with logos of indie bookstores—The Raven Bookstore, The Crafty Bookstore, Honey and Hue Bookstore, and Magical Sage Books—that the author, Nicole Evans, asks you to purchase Blood Price (or any of your book needs!). Winter forested background with logos of indie bookstores—The Raven Bookstore, The Crafty Bookstore, Honey and Hue Bookstore, and Magical Sage Books—that the author, Nicole Evans, asks you to purchase Blood Price (or any of your book needs!). Winter forested background with logos of indie bookstores—The Raven Bookstore, The Crafty Bookstore, Honey and Hue Bookstore, and Magical Sage Books—that the author, Nicole Evans, asks you to purchase Blood Price (or any of your book needs!). Winter forested background with logos of indie bookstores—The Raven Bookstore, The Crafty Bookstore, Honey and Hue Bookstore, and Magical Sage Books—that the author, Nicole Evans, asks you to purchase Blood Price (or any of your book needs!).
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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tdaleillustration.bsky.social
New painting I finished a few weeks ago.
I took several months off from art in general over summer after dozens of failed job applications and failed art test for a major IP.
Decided to do something for myself and came up with this mtg-esque zombie hydra.

Oils on panel- 16x20"
Rotspew Hydra. A gargantuan zombie hydra chases its prey through a swamp. It has holes in its body, the skulls are visible on several heads and it is spewing noxious gasses, bile and acid at an unfortuanate person.
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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animalphotorefs.bsky.social
On capitalism’s day of excess we encourage people to support small creators!

I find crowdfunding so awkward but the repository depends upon it! The Ko-Fi and Patreon fund web & hosting costs, photo software, gear rentals, and more.

Any contribution is appreciated.

ko-fi.com/animalphotor...
Support Animal Photo Reference Repository
Support Animal Photo Reference Repository
ko-fi.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
Couldn't find a single job in my field or outside of it when I graduated, shortly after 2008.
Time went by and I went from random job to random job and painted in the evenings.
recurse.com Recurse Center @recurse.com · Nov 11
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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aaronbmiller.com
I've added some original art to the Kickstarter. These small paintings are available for crazy low prices. Pick one up before they are gone.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/aar...

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
It's a crappy wet and grey day, and I didn't get to do the things I wanted, so here are some pics from a lovely autumn hike I went on last month. :)
A small rocky pond with a tiny waterfall feeding it, in the forest. There are both green and brown leaves all around it, as the season is changing to autumn. A tall waterfall is visible through trees. Large mossy rocks and fallen leaves cover the ground. In a thick autumnal forest a very clear stream gurgles away. A bunch of fallen orange leaves float on top of the blue water. We peek at a waterfall below us, it's surrounded by many trees sporting fall foliage.
November 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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jwillustration.bsky.social
Gloomy autumn lake house 🍁

Used yesterdays and today’s #dailyart time for this one, clocking in at 4hr 30, suffering for architecture
Painting of an old house on a lake, autumn leaves on the trees and on the water. The day is overcast, and a group of crows perch on the roof, slightly spooky vibe
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
zoebadini.bsky.social
Just went through these settings, changing some, and came back to a homepage with a ton more posts, none of which were actually rude or offensive in any way, they were apparently just randomly labelled as such. 🙄
astridoverthere.bsky.social I said abolish and I fucking meant it @astridoverthere.bsky.social · Nov 6
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.

Here's how to turn it off.

First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Screenshot of the top of a Bsky feed, with a red circle around the hamburger menu in the top left.
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM