Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire
@asmeesh.bsky.social
Canadian freelance artist — Board Games // Currency // Prints
No A/I or NFT
Prints and other socials here: https://linkpop.com/smeesh
No A/I or NFT
Prints and other socials here: https://linkpop.com/smeesh
When it's small, it's pretty easy. A really high grit sandpaper and some basic files will get you far :)
The amount of talk in a stone will define how hard it is to carve. High talc (lighter, colourful stone) is easier than dark. I carved a few black soapstone pieces and they were ~very~ hard.
The amount of talk in a stone will define how hard it is to carve. High talc (lighter, colourful stone) is easier than dark. I carved a few black soapstone pieces and they were ~very~ hard.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
When it's small, it's pretty easy. A really high grit sandpaper and some basic files will get you far :)
The amount of talk in a stone will define how hard it is to carve. High talc (lighter, colourful stone) is easier than dark. I carved a few black soapstone pieces and they were ~very~ hard.
The amount of talk in a stone will define how hard it is to carve. High talc (lighter, colourful stone) is easier than dark. I carved a few black soapstone pieces and they were ~very~ hard.
It's my zen rock haha
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's my zen rock haha
The worst was when someone punched my *actual* name in, and asked it to make 'art' in my style. Then was so excited to show me. I died a little that day.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The worst was when someone punched my *actual* name in, and asked it to make 'art' in my style. Then was so excited to show me. I died a little that day.
Exactly. Some get it, but of my older family doesn't know the difference between CG and AI. I do my best to explain.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Exactly. Some get it, but of my older family doesn't know the difference between CG and AI. I do my best to explain.
I think my comment was a bit confusing. I mean I'm casting it into the fire 🔥!
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I think my comment was a bit confusing. I mean I'm casting it into the fire 🔥!
I am visiting family and just helped with an AI-generated jigsaw puzzle. We donate our puzzles but this one is going in the fireplace once we're done.
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I am visiting family and just helped with an AI-generated jigsaw puzzle. We donate our puzzles but this one is going in the fireplace once we're done.
Also a lot of these images were just lifted straight from the incredible @kness.bsky.social . The freaking gall.
That being said, if you're not following Kness go do that, her work is incredible.
That being said, if you're not following Kness go do that, her work is incredible.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Also a lot of these images were just lifted straight from the incredible @kness.bsky.social . The freaking gall.
That being said, if you're not following Kness go do that, her work is incredible.
That being said, if you're not following Kness go do that, her work is incredible.
I had my pitchfork and torch ready. Glad it's down.
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I had my pitchfork and torch ready. Glad it's down.
omg GOOD I felt sick seeing this! What the hell.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
omg GOOD I felt sick seeing this! What the hell.
This is soapstone. Check out companies like Rubble Road that sell kits for beginners with everything you need :)
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is soapstone. Check out companies like Rubble Road that sell kits for beginners with everything you need :)
I encourage this
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I encourage this
I too have tried! They remain elusive.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I too have tried! They remain elusive.
I guess he had a habit of finding fledgling crows and would take care of them until they were grown (note, I know this is wrong but it was the 60s). The crows would then hang around the farm and enjoyed mimicking people's voices.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I guess he had a habit of finding fledgling crows and would take care of them until they were grown (note, I know this is wrong but it was the 60s). The crows would then hang around the farm and enjoyed mimicking people's voices.
Lots of fine sanding and then tung oil :)
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Lots of fine sanding and then tung oil :)
Thank you!
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Thank you!
I've got a few looking for homes, and I only give them to folks I know!
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I've got a few looking for homes, and I only give them to folks I know!
Just need to find a rich patron who can hire me full time for six months to work on it
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just need to find a rich patron who can hire me full time for six months to work on it
If you're ever in the area I'll gift you one
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you're ever in the area I'll gift you one
I would do this in a heartbeat
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I would do this in a heartbeat
Thanks! I can't wait to finish it with the baby foxes
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thanks! I can't wait to finish it with the baby foxes