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Aven Gonzalez (they/them)
@bardofmanythings.bsky.social
The Personal (but not too personal) account of Aven Gonzalez. Graphic Artist, Scenic Generalist, Game Designer, and Musician.
In other news:
If you are local to Los Angeles/ Burbank area I have a show with @pickyourpoisonp.bsky.social This Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Roguelike Tavern!

This also happens to be my birthday weekend, so join me if you want to celebrate and raise a glass!
#music #indie #bard #bardlife
"This is what all bars should be like." Our vision for Pub Sing was to create a space that feels like the way fantasy taverns are always portrayed - lively crowds and raucous bards - and we're glad to hear that's exactly the atmosphere our audience is experiencing. So come be a part of it! 🎶✨️
April 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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As March comes to a close, we're ramping into HIGH gear for April! Pub Sing will be back this time next Sunday - April 6th! Music, comedy, & community! Then on Thursday, April 10th - the Roguelike Rumbles will return with heroes new & old fighting for glory! We hope to see you for either or BOTH! 🍻✨️
March 31, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Just finished this custom carpet tufting frame for a friend!
Definitely the biggest thing I've built in my balcony workshop. Fun project, but definitely going to have to keep things small for future commissions. 😅
#carpentry #design #wood #diy
April 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Hey BlueSky!
Here's proof that I do, in fact, still make games. =3
This relaunch marks my return to tabletop games. This time without crowdfunding.

It's a big milestone and it will enable me and my business partner to finish more cool stuff we have been sitting on.
#cantankerouscats
#boardgames
February 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
"When we say this is a Party Game ... we actually mean it!"
-Quote from my first party game: "Clink and Drink "

A game that teaches you how to throw a gamified party while you whine about wine.
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM
If you are in Burbank on Sunday the 16th, swing on by the Roguelike Tavern at 7:30 p.m. to catch me singing with PYP! 🎶💖

We are keeping it spicy for this Valentine's themed set. And we're also doing a brand new song that I wrote! Admission is free but please buy food and drink to support our venue!
Whether you bring your best friends for Palentine's, your favorite ladies for Galentine's, or your sweethearts for Velentine's, we'll have a music and comedy show perfect for everyone to laugh, sing, and celebrate together! 🍻🎶

#livemusic
February 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Here's another peek at some furniture. I worked on #macbeth at A Noise Within theater in Pasadena!

I drafted the technical drawing, performed the finish carpentry, and painted the wood grain. The full set is four of these, one longer bench, and a matching table!
#carpentry #props #theater #scenic
February 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Quick crafting project using some of the refuse from the windstorms here in Pasadena.
February 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
If you are near the Burbank area, check us out on the 16th! I play guitar and sing spicy tunes with @pickyourpoisonp.bsky.social

Deets in the OP! 💖🎶
#music #indie #live #burbank #folk
Just in time for Valentine's weekend, Pub Sing will be back for Valentunes! Our nerdy, dirty, & extra flirty shenanigans with the whole Mega Mix Six! Seth & Clara will be back joining us to open the year with our hottest harmonies! Hope you will be too! 💕🎶
February 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Work in progress on a frosted LED cross for a local production of Macbeth.
100% of this is my design, build, and engineering based on the set designer's rough sketch.

Painting will be finished by me after install.
#carpentry #scenic #diy #productiondesign #props #theater
January 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A little throwback to my sculpting work for "The Piano Lesson" at A Noise Within theater in Pasadena.

I did all of the concept art, drafting, sculpting, and painting for three custom panels panels carved out of rigid foam for the titular piano!
#sculpting #scenic #props #painting #theater
January 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
As the resident set designer of the household, I'm the one that cycles out our table decorations every season. (With input from the rest of the house)

This was my very simple, very cheap setup for the winter holiday season.
#scenic #decoration #diy #interiordesign
January 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
POV:
You are a scenic artist, so you need to Set Design your living space.
...and you make your own shelving and furniture because nothing in the stores goes hard enough for your fantasy tavern fever dreams.
#setdesign #interiordesign #scenic #diy #carpentry #crafting
January 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Okay so here I am, two years later, because bluesky seems to be becoming a THING, I guess? And I make art, so I need to go where the people go.

Will try to make another go at this Twitter reboot. :)
January 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A little bit of 20 minute concept sketches for a #shortfilm I'm chipping away at.

It is the story of a humble #bard doing their best to bring joy and hope to a #postappcalyptic #fantasy #wasteland .

Pose references from the wonderful @theposearchives.bsky.social
November 7, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Greetings, Blue Sky!
My name is Aven. And I make stuff. Usually #boardgames 🎲, #scenic art 🎨, and #props 🔫 in that order.

I am also an accomplished #bard 🎸, which is to say I play and compose music for LIVE audiences and interactive shows. Crowd work is my jam. 🎶

I am also @bardofmanythings on IG
November 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM