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CassWArt 🌴
@casswart.bsky.social
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Game Dev 15yr+, Production Artist, Traditional / Digital trained Illustrator, Foodie, Chalk + Mural Artist. Focusing on Art, Science and Life! Good vibes! 🌞🎨🐦☕

[ she/her ] [ 🚫 AI / NFT ]

🌳: linktr.ee/casswart
📺: https://www.twitch.tv/casswart
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🌊📣Today is the last day to be able to pick up your #SavetheVaquita Postcard Print! 🐬✨

As of this morning, these postcard prints and generous tips have raised over $230usd towards @porpoiseorg.bsky.social and #Vaquita conservation efforts! 🎉💙 Thank you!

Get your print here-> ko-fi.com/s/f1e1568507
Last day promo image for save the vaquita event showing a post card image of 2 vaquitas swimming together. Hoping to make wave of change and bring awareness to saving their species.
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Day 6 of #SavetheVaquita week!! Kicking off the day with Kaptain Kira @kaptainkira.bsky.social 💙

Join us over at -> www.twitch.tv/kaptain_kira

Later today:
www.twitch.tv/Moonrise_Rab... www.twitch.tv/Bird_Beech
www.twitch.tv/PinionPaint
www.twitch.tv/SciAnts_Stre...

Please go follow these bubs!
Twitch image of the Vaquita
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Maaya @maaya.bsky.social is kicking off Day 5 of #SaveTheVaquita Week over on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/Maaya

Later today on #Twitch
@beateasel.bsky.social @9 AM
@baronofbile.bsky.social @4 PM
@painterastudio.bsky.social @5 PM

Be sure to follow these folks!
Maaya on Twitch screen
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Today is Day 4 of #SaveTheVaquita week! 🎉💙🐬

Commemorate the 2025 year event and get your #Vaquita 5x7 postcard print! All funds raised go to porpoise.org

Together we can make waves of change! 🌊

67 left! Only Available thru this Sunday Nov 8th 2025
Link-> ko-fi.com/s/f1e1568507
#SaveTheVaquita This Save the Vaquita Postcard Print is a limited run of 100 signed 5x7 inch postcard prints, on premium cardstock, and will be signed and numbered on the back. This hand painted original postcard print is a little token and a reminder that you made a difference in helping the Vaquita. All funds will be donated directly to porpoise.org for Save the Vaquita Week! Nov2-8th 2025
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
casswart.bsky.social
It's day 2 of #SaveTheVaquita Week!

@kaseysnow.bsky.social will be on the front page of Twitch today!

Also events happening all week long raising awareness and funds for the #Vaquita and porpoise.org

A full week schedule also here: vaquita.day/virtual-events

#TwitchStreamers #TwitchEvents
Image of a screen shot of the event Calendar over at https://vaquita.day/virtual-events
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Woo! We Raised over $100 during #SaveTheVaquita kick off stream, benefiting #Vaquita conservation programs for porpoise.org 🎉💙🐬

Thank you so much! We're %30 of our $500 dollar goal, these cards will be available all week long till Nov 8th.

Limited run print available here: ko-fi.com/s/f1e1568507
Image of the Save the Vaquita postcard fundraiser for porpoise.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Animal Awareness Days for November 🍂🍁⛅

As always, Mark your calendars! Plan accordingly.
Google Sheets Webpage Link: tinyurl.com/3vh22kn6

Add you to your Google Calendar:
tinyurl.com/4jkmsf22
view by @fainder.bsky.social

#AnimalDayCal2025 #AnimalDayCal #AnimalArtists
Animal Awareness Calendar graphic and dates for November. A URL is provided for the text file.
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Was very pleased to work with @bluejayhere.bsky.social
and @youtoozofficial.bsky.social again to bring to life Vampire BlueJay costume for Halloween.

The Dumb History of Vampire Hunting Video is out now!
--> www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bNC...

Limited Edition Plushie here: youtooz.com/products/vam...
Image of BlueJay Vids Halloween costume Vampire design and plushie collectable.
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
casswart.bsky.social
The #Vaquita Embargo lifted, 10 confirmed sightings with population stabilization with evidence of population growth! This is extremely good news heading into #SaveTheVaquita week!

I'm raising funds for porpoise.org conservation programs! Limited run print available here: ko-fi.com/s/f1e1568507
#SaveTheVaquita This Save the Vaquita Postcard Print is a limited run of 100 signed 5x7 inch postcard prints, on premium cardstock, and will be signed and numbered on the back. This hand painted original postcard print is a little token and a reminder that you made a difference in helping the Vaquita. All funds will be donated directly to porpoise.org for Save the Vaquita Week! Nov2-8th 2025
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
casswart.bsky.social
October 2025 #BirdWhisperer project bird is the Turkey Vulture!

Such a great photograph to work from, really shows off the color shifts in the feathers. One of my favorite Vultures! 💙

#Bird #BirdArt #birdartist #ornithology #SciArt #NatureArt #WildlifeArt
Digital sketch study illustration of a Turkey Vulture resting on a branch for October's Bird Whisperer Project!
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Limited edition Save the Vaquita Postcard Prints are available now through Nov 9th!

This original postcard print is reminder that you made a difference in helping the Vaquita. Funds are donated directly to porpoise.org

Get yours here: ko-fi.com/s/f1e1568507 !

#SaveTheVaquita
#SaveTheVaquita This Save the Vaquita Postcard Print is a limited run of 100 signed 5x7 inch postcard prints, on premium cardstock, and will be signed and numbered on the back. This hand painted original postcard print is a little token and a reminder that you made a difference in helping the Vaquita. All funds will be donated directly to porpoise.org for Save the Vaquita Week!
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
casswart.bsky.social
It's International Save the #Vaquita Day!

With fewer than 20 left, the vaquita is the world's most endangered marine mammal. I painted this piece in the hope of raising awareness for vaquita.day.

#SaveTheVaquita #Cetacean #whales #porpoise #endangeredspecies #conservation #Animalart #Sciart
A painting of 2 Vaquitas swimming underwater among some corals and underwater plant life. This painting was made for Save the Vaquita Week 2025 in hopes of raising funds and awareness to help the vaquita come back from possible extinction. Save the Vaquita Postcard Print is a limited run of 100 signed 5x7 inch postcard prints, on premium cardstock, and will be signed and numbered on the back. This hand painted original postcard print is a little token and a reminder that you made a difference in helping the Vaquita. All funds will be donated directly to porpoise.org for Save the Vaquita Week!
October 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Yay! The Vaquita prints arrived!

Always an exciting time getting to see them in a big batch like this. Now to sign them!

These will be ready for Save the Vaquita week! All profits go to porpoise.org to help save the Vaquita!

#SaveTheVaquita #Vaquita #AnimalArt #MarineMammles
Image of 100 5x7 Save the Vaquita Day prints and their envelopes.
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Happy World #Wombat Day! 🎉

Common bare nosed Wombat, one of three different types of wombats that can be found in Australia. Been wanting to do a study on them for awhile now. They're so cute! Skulls remind me of beavers and marmots.

#SciArt #australianwildlife #wildlifeart #AnimalArt #marsupial
Sketch study rendering of a common bare nosed wombat, a small brown rodent like creature with vary large teeth.
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Starting on Oct 23rd and ending on Nov 8th, I'll be offering a limited edition run of 100 signed and numbered 5x7 Save the Vaquita postcard prints.

I've temporarily turned off coms and shop items during this period so funds raised are appropriately allocated. I appreciate your understanding. 💙
A image statement from ko-fi, which reads: I've temporarily turned off all commissions and shop items in preparation for Save the Vaquita week. This allows the funds to be separated and allocated during the donation period. Running from Oct 23rd - Nov 8th, any 10$ donations will be going to porpoise.org. Commissions and shop items will resume mid Nov. Thank you for your understanding! Please join me in a successful fundraiser campaign to help the Porpoise Conservation Society in saving the Vaquita.
October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
casswart.bsky.social
It's #WorldOkapiDay! 💙

Okapi's also known as the "forest giraffe" are from the rainforests forests in the Congo Basin.

Although their numbers hard to determine in the wild, experts believe that populations continue to dwindle due to deforestation, poaching, illegal mining and other human threats.
Portrait close up and a standing Okapi sketch
October 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Little update to let you all know I'm still here!

I've been commissioned to do a few fully rendered paintings, and I'm excited to share them soon. This level of detail takes forever, 100+hrs in some cases ( not a complaint ) .

So here is a preview of a painting I'm working on. ^^
Back wing detail of a Rosset Spoonbill, WIP
October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Big news for the vaquita porpoise, the most endangered sea mammal! 💙

The time is now to come together to try and save these animals! I believe fully art can help bring awareness.

Join us on Oct 25th for Save the Vaquita Day!

#SaveTheVaquita #SciArt #MarineMammals
Sketch Comp illustration for a small black and gray marked marine mammal called the Vaquita.
October 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Animal Awareness Days for October 🎃👻🍂

Oct is packed full of art prompts and awareness days! Best of luck ya'll!

As always, Mark your calendars! Plan accordingly.
Google Sheets Webpage Link: tinyurl.com/3vh22kn6

#AnimalDayCal2025 #AnimalDayCal #AnimalArtists
Animal Awareness Calendar graphic and dates for October. A URL is provided for the text file.
October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Hat art and Bluejay hand painted! No AI used! Because of the time we live in, here is the art receipt! I painted this live last weekend on my Twitch channel.

Thanks to BlueJay and his community for supporting artists. Please follow BlueJay's channel and share it with friends.
sketch comps and art working file with references for the Jester hat on BlueJay Vids.
September 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
casswart.bsky.social
September 2025 #BirdWhisperer project bird is the European Green Woodpecker!

#Bird #BirdArt #birdartist #ornithology #SciArt #NatureArt #WildlifeArt
Digital sketch study of the Green Woodpecker, a mostly green bird with tawny white/yellow belly with a striking red hood.
September 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
casswart.bsky.social
The Great Gourds pumpkin carving contest!

Our Discord community partakes in this holiday tradition of turning innocent vegetables into glorious works of Art!

Wanted to share here in case any fall festive enthusiasts would like to join!

Nest Box Discord Link: discord.gg/WnXXpjwfnK
Great Gourds Pumpkin Carving Contest promo sign of carved pumpkins for the 2025 year.
September 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
casswart.bsky.social
awe thank yous!

yeah it took some trial and error with these, I noticed it does best with a paper texture as a background. Landed on something somewhat happy with glaze and nightshade.

Attaching my settings below in the image, Glaze first then Nightshade second. Hope this helps any ^^💙
Image of glaze and night shade settings for image AI poisoning.
September 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 5+

Week 5 and two bonus birds, which I added to round out the month and poster space. In previous years, I did the wrong bird then the correct one, but not this year. So I had more birds to do. 😅

Things to remember for next year.
Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 5 sketch poster.
September 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
casswart.bsky.social
Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 1-4

Because of the times we live in, I needed to re-render these through glaze and nightshade a few times. The first 2 passes just looked like pixelated mush. Much happier with this render pass.
Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 1 sketch poster. Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 2 sketch poster. Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 3 sketch poster. Hawaiian Birds #AvianAugust2025 Week 4 sketch poster.
September 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM