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Asrielle
@asrielle.bsky.social
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(she/they) Artist, Creator of Queen's Trial on Webtoon Canvas🌸Soulsborne and FF14 spoilers 🌸 http://asrikins.carrd.com🌸 I run @soulstober! 🌸

🙅‍♀️Don't repost or use my work without permission!
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🤓 some more panels from last week
January 13, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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OC sketches :) hair is pain
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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He came back for another nap today!! 😭💕 i feel like a creepy window ghost watching and waiting for him to visit
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Oooo big yawn
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
A cute little guy took a nap in our backyard that we haven't mowed since fall 🥹
January 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Also these little things are such a fun little warm up to get me off my butt and use up my sketchbooks
2.5 by 3.5 inch ACEO drawn in ink. Subject features a small white dog in a pink scarf facing strong winds.
December 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Same here lmao (merry holidays! 🎄)
December 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Hes just been a pain in the ass for the last 80+ episodes
December 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Part 2 :) local fey creep finally reveals his fabulous hair

#ocart
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Posting webcomic sketches ft. my OCs once again
December 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Oh my gosh the "year of the horse" stickii pack is like a little art museum collection, ahhh i love this set so much
December 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Literally most of my journal the last few months
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Some journal spreads in my hobonichi over the last couple of months 🤓 i had a lot of stress this last quarter of the year so my spreads are all over the place, but things have gotten better and im just happy to be making/looking at art again
December 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Doodling in my crusty little sketchbooks again 🥹
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Once again drawing my OCs for my health and well-being (now that im done with classes!!)

#ocart
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
asrielle.bsky.social
Claws my way back to the world of the living now that ive only got one final exam left and more time to draw
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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My main ps3 beta test character was Stella Artois :) it was so funny only seeing armies of carbuncles running around la noscea
December 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Hated the ff11 elitists on Excal and moved to Balmung on a new character (which then moved to Coeurl) so this is my main's oldest achievement lol
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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2009: Registered for the Beta as a FF11 vet
2010: Nearly blew up my PC with 1.0, stopped playing for a bit because of college and a trip to korea and missed out on a legacy mark somehow and i think i deleted that character
2013: started playing again after i was done with my BFA
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Curious how bsky crunches this process video

I dont have a tripod btw im literally drawing two inches from the sketchbook
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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A little oc sketch to start my day

I got some new copics and posca paint pens a while ago and I need to use them more lol
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Not a lot of photos of spreads for the second half of the year because of burnout and personal stuff but it's really nice seeing my achievements and the work it took. The notes pages in the back were full of doodles and post-convention sales reports and thoughts, which i think ill keep doing 🤔
November 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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My 2025 hobonichis have been sufficiently stuffed with plans and memories and im excited to move into the 2026 planners :)
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
asrielle.bsky.social
Here's some free marketing tips for artists that i learned as a marketing trainee/social media manager. Trying to consolidate my learnings so it's as accessible, but a polished guide takes a lot of time and people's circumstances vary wildly, so take what resonates. Wishing all artists love and 💶
(Digital marketing tips that emphasize finding the platform with your ideal audience.) Yes, it feels gross advertising your work, but artists deserve to get paid for what they contribute to society. If you want to positively change the culture that treats artists poorly, you have to take actions that make governments and corporations take notice. Obviously, big social/internet platforms are incredibly key to changing that culture right now. If you want sales, build on platforms and marketplaces that allow you to reach people with their wallets already out and ready (like steam, itch.io, redbubble and etsy), and these should be linked to from your main posting platform. Make it as effortless as possible for customers to purchase/subscribe in as few clicks as possible. Practice copywriting clear descriptions that emphasize the benefits to your ideal potential customers and include a call to action ("buy now" is an overused example, but it works and you should definitely make it tailored to your personality.) Also, these huge social media platforms have algorithms that actually do suppress you if they think you're posting spammy content, such as art with little engagement despite all the right keywords. A good workaround is a scroll-stopping image or reel that holds the viewer's attention for more than a few seconds. For example, show something shockingly silly for a half second that forces people to rewatch and pause and read comments while they register what the heck they just witnessed. But really, go where your people are--the people who love to chat about your stuff. Give them something to chat about. They want to connect with real people, they want stories, and usually, they want a good feeling. Be real. AI can't replicate that. Keywords should drive engagement, not exist for the sake of praying the algorithm gods are listening. Often, you'll instinctively be posting stuff people connect with because that's the power of art. But, if you're also trying to make a living, there are many different ways to plug in popular or relevant keywords into your posts so search engines can find you. (Meta titles, descriptions, captions, alt text, comments, profile/bio, etc.) What is your audience looking for? What benefit (not feature) are you trying to give them and yourself? If you can't get in people's shoes, it's a lot more difficult to connect with them. Marketing isn't about big business, it's about connection and solving someone else's problem. Who is looking for you? What do they want and why? It's a lot to think about. This is why governments and companies have spent trillions on marketing. But you can actually solve problems and connect with great people and build great communities by marketing yourself to the people you want to surround yourself with. You market yourself every day, with every choice you make, and you can make each choice count. Even if you struggle connecting with others, that's a problem your art can solve if you're being genuine and making what you love, whether people think it's marketable or not. It's best to view your efforts as connection rather than the incredibly complex and controversial concept of "marketing." Actual marketing practice: Keep a little spreadsheet of hashtags and searches people type in and update it as needed. This is a valuable resource to copy/paste from when building titles, ads, and other forms of copywriting. Driving engagement in comments helps yourself and other artists get noticed by most algorithms because platforms want to show people the big trending posts. It keeps people sticking on the platform longer so they can throw more ads at you. Companies and grifters spend big money on fake followers and engagement to manipulate you into thinking they have value, but your art naturally has lots of engagement value. (Also, algorithms are able to spot fake followers and suspicious engagement, so don't do that.) Try starting a conversation with a genuine, clever question, for example, or state something people resonate with. (I'm sure everyone has witnessed a youtuber say "leave your questions in the comments below" or something along those lines.) When you create a content pillar, it's going to be toward a goal. You want buyers? Make sure you make a promo post with an easy link to click every now and then. Also, pay attention to the vibe you're putting into your work. If you're constantly complaining, which you totally have a right to do, it unfortunately does affect how search engines and potential sponsors see you. If people aren't invested in you as a person, your negativity can taint the message you're trying to send. Personal accountability and self-awareness go an incredibly long way when it comes to finding a connection with others. Companies especially know that their online personas can attract like-minded personalities. What is your online persona saying about you? Is it hindering the connections you're trying to make?
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM