ThatBusyMel
@busymelcreates.bsky.social
Illustrator +Writer+Graphic Designer
Librarian in training
Overall Sweet Tooth
Also on Instagram and Cara
Librarian in training
Overall Sweet Tooth
Also on Instagram and Cara
January 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Here's my #oc , Mializabeth. I wanted to show some of her expression and her favorite past time when she's not in her story.
My library thesis is taking most of my time so working in her story will be my reward.
#ocbluesky
#artistonbluesky #skethdump #characterart #characterdesign
My library thesis is taking most of my time so working in her story will be my reward.
#ocbluesky
#artistonbluesky #skethdump #characterart #characterdesign
January 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Here's my #oc , Mializabeth. I wanted to show some of her expression and her favorite past time when she's not in her story.
My library thesis is taking most of my time so working in her story will be my reward.
#ocbluesky
#artistonbluesky #skethdump #characterart #characterdesign
My library thesis is taking most of my time so working in her story will be my reward.
#ocbluesky
#artistonbluesky #skethdump #characterart #characterdesign
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Be decisive on color (it helps to do a small sketchbook color test beforehand), and I like to paint in thin, translucent layers! It's always easier with watercolors to make things darker and bolder than it is to make them lighter once the paint is down
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Be decisive on color (it helps to do a small sketchbook color test beforehand), and I like to paint in thin, translucent layers! It's always easier with watercolors to make things darker and bolder than it is to make them lighter once the paint is down
So good!!!
January 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
So good!!!
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January 17, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Have you ever searched for that perfect animation reference, only to get sucked into the infinite labyrinth of social media distractions? Fast-track your research stage with the high-quality references of Motion Lab by @WimsAnimations. Learn more at buff.ly/4Sqw3qr
January 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Have you ever searched for that perfect animation reference, only to get sucked into the infinite labyrinth of social media distractions? Fast-track your research stage with the high-quality references of Motion Lab by @WimsAnimations. Learn more at buff.ly/4Sqw3qr
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𝔙𝔢𝔤𝔢𝔱𝔞𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔗𝔥𝔦𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔰 🧅🥕🥬
Prairie goblins will often recruit locals for their schemes, leading to hijinks that often plague rural Midwestern farmers.
From an Almanac of Midwestern Prairie Spirits.
Prairie goblins will often recruit locals for their schemes, leading to hijinks that often plague rural Midwestern farmers.
From an Almanac of Midwestern Prairie Spirits.
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
𝔙𝔢𝔤𝔢𝔱𝔞𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔗𝔥𝔦𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔰 🧅🥕🥬
Prairie goblins will often recruit locals for their schemes, leading to hijinks that often plague rural Midwestern farmers.
From an Almanac of Midwestern Prairie Spirits.
Prairie goblins will often recruit locals for their schemes, leading to hijinks that often plague rural Midwestern farmers.
From an Almanac of Midwestern Prairie Spirits.
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
My reaction to making more creations:
a picture of a teletubbies character dancing with a star tamil chat logo in the background
ALT: a picture of a teletubbies character dancing with a star tamil chat logo in the background
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January 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
My reaction to making more creations:
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Quote with your purple art 👾💜✨️
January 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Quote with your purple art 👾💜✨️
Thesis update: 3 more weeks
3 more weeks= 3 more weeks until announcement
#writerbluesky #artistbluesky #librarian
3 more weeks= 3 more weeks until announcement
#writerbluesky #artistbluesky #librarian
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Thesis update: 3 more weeks
3 more weeks= 3 more weeks until announcement
#writerbluesky #artistbluesky #librarian
3 more weeks= 3 more weeks until announcement
#writerbluesky #artistbluesky #librarian
Having the itch to post more vs. Out the time to make more beautiful pieces and tales for others to be enthralled.
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Having the itch to post more vs. Out the time to make more beautiful pieces and tales for others to be enthralled.
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Having the itch to post more vs. Out the time to make more beautiful pieces and tales for others to be enthralled.
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
...a typical Thursday...
#artistbluesky #writerbluesky
These are gorgeous
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM
These are gorgeous
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My hands-down favorite card-art illustrator for Pokemon has to be Aya Kusube for their incredible sensibilities halfway between delicate and organic.
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
My hands-down favorite card-art illustrator for Pokemon has to be Aya Kusube for their incredible sensibilities halfway between delicate and organic.
Seriously a romance with a Sauron-esque character is all I could think about.
#worldbuilding #lotr #sauron #lordoftherings
#worldbuilding #lotr #sauron #lordoftherings
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Seriously a romance with a Sauron-esque character is all I could think about.
#worldbuilding #lotr #sauron #lordoftherings
#worldbuilding #lotr #sauron #lordoftherings
Should I write a story where beauty and the beast and lord of the rings are in the same world?
#worldbuilding #lotr
#lordoftherings #beautyandthebeast
#worldbuilding #lotr
#lordoftherings #beautyandthebeast
January 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Should I write a story where beauty and the beast and lord of the rings are in the same world?
#worldbuilding #lotr
#lordoftherings #beautyandthebeast
#worldbuilding #lotr
#lordoftherings #beautyandthebeast
Should I fanfic a story that the dark king is the hero?
Seriously, I would like to know
#worldbuilding
Seriously, I would like to know
#worldbuilding
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Should I fanfic a story that the dark king is the hero?
Seriously, I would like to know
#worldbuilding
Seriously, I would like to know
#worldbuilding
I woke up and found a lie in my pillow.
"I'm not creative enough"
Good thing: I am not what I think
Why?
God knows me and says I am more than enough.
#poem #writerlife #artistlife
"I'm not creative enough"
Good thing: I am not what I think
Why?
God knows me and says I am more than enough.
#poem #writerlife #artistlife
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I woke up and found a lie in my pillow.
"I'm not creative enough"
Good thing: I am not what I think
Why?
God knows me and says I am more than enough.
#poem #writerlife #artistlife
"I'm not creative enough"
Good thing: I am not what I think
Why?
God knows me and says I am more than enough.
#poem #writerlife #artistlife
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January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Back to animating ❤️
Hold that thought!!! #animated #animation
YouTube video by What's Up, Beanie?
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January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Back to animating ❤️
January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Music for my #webcomic
#forkingandcountry
#epicthemusical
#sailnorth
#alexanderybak
#lindseystirling
#disneywish
#forkingandcountry
#epicthemusical
#sailnorth
#alexanderybak
#lindseystirling
#disneywish
a cartoon character wearing headphones with music notes surrounding him
ALT: a cartoon character wearing headphones with music notes surrounding him
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January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
January 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM