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Dread
@dreaddonut.bsky.social
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Dread | She/They
Geologist by training, researcher during the day, and artist in my free time! I tend to draw a lot of fantasy ocs and D&D!

http://dreadart.carrd.co for small portfolio selection
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dreaddonut.bsky.social
Sometimes you see an hsm promo photo shared around tumblr and you have a need to draw an OT3- my character Neera in the middle, with Sierra (NPC) and Rus (Another player's character). Not sure if this will happen in game, but I can hope lol.
A colored illustration of three figures cuddeled together- the middle figure is Neera, an elf with amber eyes, curled antennae, short brown hair, star-shaped scars along her left arm and blue and gold robes. She looks up at Sierra, a buff human woman with dark skin, dark black hair in a ponytail, and weathered armor, who reaches out a hand towards Neera to touch her face. To Neera's right is Rus, who looks up at Neera, has pale skin, white hair, gray fox ears and black and blue armor.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
I got to participate in an art exchange and drew beautiful character for archaickosmonot (tumblr). It was so hard to choose between so many amazing characters, but eventually I settled on Elmyra- she's so pretty and I love characters who wants to protect the weak! #faeandelvensecretsatan2025
A digital illustration of a green-skinned eladrin woman resting on her knees, holding a sword that is struck in the ground, and staring wistfully upwards towards light. She wears red armor with silver pauldrons and a flowy skirt that folds around her.
September 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
Realized this piece is the perfect fit for this template.
Art meme showcasing a scribbled circle on the top left which says just make it exist first, with a messy sketch of a scene to the right. Bottom right reads you can make it good later with a perfect circle, and to the right the same scene but fully rendered and colored of a crowd in a cathedral with backs to the viewers, with dragons rushing in and a hooded figure raising a scythe at a terrified priest.
August 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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We were surprised by a few new, unwelcome guests to the Kings funeral in DnD- the Pillar of Nerull and his pet shadow dragons, as well as a life draining curse originating from the Kings dead body and aimed at all his descendants (even the babies!) We are working to save them all!
a long cathedral filled with people, with their backs turned towards the viewer and instead towards a coffin. Stained glass lights the back of the room where a hooded figure has burst in, scythe raised towards a terrified priest. 3 dark dragons run down the stairs to the crowd as dark magic starts to burst from the coffin.
August 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
#artfight #15 for Oak Tree Crew of two of their adoptable cats, Chicken and Waffles!
Colored illustration of two cats cuddling- one black and white and one mostly gray. In the background behind the black and white cat is an illustration of fried chicken, and behind the gray one a waffle, indicative of their names.
July 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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#Artfight #14 of Kahili for @nephy.bsky.social ! Absolutely gorgeous character!
A colored illustration of a brown and tan faun with curly short brown hair, curled horns and freckles. She is wearing while silks with accented gold jewelry and a cape, and is casting golden magic. She is sitting on a large log in a forested area.
July 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
And #artfight #13 is Ikimi for Newmi!
A colored illustration of a griffin, with the front half based on a red cardinal, and the back half and wings based on a traditional western red dragon.
July 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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#artfight #12, Val for @magsmalarkey.bsky.social !
A half body portrait of a man with green skin, short spiky blond hair and green eyes. He wears a black vest and gloves, with bandages on his upper arms. He has on hand on his hip and the other as if about to blow a kiss, and is smiling.
July 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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#Artfight #11 is Cal for WanderingMask!
Colored halfbody image of an elven man with golden blonde hair, small horns and golden scales. He has his hands in the pocket of a vest hoodie with golden leaf accents and has a reserved but happy expression.
July 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
Oh this is such a good idea for an artshare!

It has been going pretty well this year- I've done more than any previous year and have been trying to really vary types of characters and in some cases tried to play around with styles.
✨ artfight.net/~Dread ✨
A colored illustration of a creature made of metal and shields, with a mace tail and curled ribbon coming off one horn. They are styled like traditional heraldry in rampant pose. A halfbody illustration of a humanoid character with a masked face, long horns, large ears and metallic steampunk details and a robotic arm. They are holding a detailed shotgun and have their scaled, feathered tail wrapped around them. A colored illustration of a chibi sauropod based on a banana split, with whipped cream, ice cream, cookies and chocolate sauce along their back, and whipped ream and a cherry on their head. Two halfbody figures embraced in a kiss- the man on the left has darker skin, gray-streaked hair and a dark beard, and wears a white shirt. The elven woman on the left has long sparkly gray hair, armor, pink scales and large pink wings and a tail that ends in pink feathers. They are set against a galaxy background.
July 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Apparently I forgot to post my 4th #Artfight attack here? Whoops. This is Manny for @stopboorider.bsky.social with Yukira, my OC. Time to smooch
Two halfbody figures embraced in a kiss- the man on the left has darker skin, gray-streaked hair and a dark beard, and wears a white shirt. The elven woman on the left has long sparkly gray hair, armor, pink scales and large pink wings and a tail that ends in pink feathers. They are set against a galaxy background.
July 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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#Artfight #10 is Silphira Glittering-Hide for theluckoftheclaws!
A silver dragonborn in a duel-wielding fighting stance her back to the viewer with her tail curled around and two swords held high. She looks determined and a long red scarf curls around.
July 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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#artfight #9 A Horrible Boi Atticus for Mothit!
A halfbody colored illustration of a figure with bright red curly hair, pale skin, bright red lips curled up in a smirk. He is wearing a fancy green vest and golden pants and gloves, has one hand resting on his neck and the other on his hips.
July 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
Share 4 years of your art!!

2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025

Can't believe I've been playing Neera for this long- I've been working to get better at anatomy and changing my coloring over the past few years, trying to really push for cool impact in my pieces!
Colored illustration of two elven figures- female figure on the left looks nervously at an older elven man who looks at her with sadness while he rests on hand on her cheek and casts a spell. A colored profile bust of a midtone-skinned elf with short brown hair and a look of sadness. She is wearing armor and has a flowercrown and flowers surrounding the bottom of the image- flowers are meanings are columbine (foolishness), honeysuckle (bonds of love), pink azalea (family), poppies (forgetfullness) and black dahlia. A colored illustration based on a quote from Undertale- on the left is an elven child crying, staring at her clawed hands with wings behind her, and two shadowy figures with their hands on her shoulders and the text It's You. On the right the child is now older, alone but with a slight smile- her eyes have changed, but she is no longer crying, and the text reads Despite Everything...It's Still You. A colored image of 3 women standing on a glowing pink and blue magic circle. The woman on viewer left is a water elf with dark blue skin, a black robe with seaglass embellishments, and waves for hair. She is leaping back while holding a halberd. The woman in the middle is an elf with midtone skin, wearing a large ruffled green skirt and a silver chain shirt. She holds two swords, a plain rapier and the other a glowing magic sword. She is stepping back, wears a veil that partially reveals her face to have pupilless golden eyes and yellow curled antennae. The woman on viewer right is a tall and muscular fighter wielding a large back sword. She has midtone skin and dark, long curly hair. Her armor is worn. All three figures are being attacked by magic chains, and underlit by blues and pinks. In the background a man kneels as if in prayer with his own set of chains reaching for him, while a dark magic doorway opens behind him.
July 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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#artfight #8 Revenge art for ZipZapZoppy of their character Tinea- sad girl trapped b/c people don't understand things like death and regret.
A colored illustration of the inside of a dark purple cave with prismatic crystals. In the center is a large glowing orb, which has a small figure curled up holding her legs in the center, looking sadly at a glowing moth.
July 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#artfight #7- Bananasaurus split for Naspyta!
A colored illustration of a chibi sauropod based on a banana split, with whipped cream, ice cream, cookies and chocolate sauce along their back, and whipped ream and a cherry on their head.
July 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
Hey artists, quote with your woman art
A colored illustration of two elven women on a swing in a forest, based on the painting springtime by by pierre auguste cot. One woman is pale and buff, with rainbow crystalline hair and flowy red robes, looking down adoring at the darkskinned elven woman holding onto her, who also has rainbow crystalline hair and wears flowy light blue robes.
July 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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#artfight #6, Karrah for sygdom- so many neat details I wanted to capture in this one!
A halfbody illustration of a humanoid character with a masked face, long horns, large ears and metallic steampunk details and a robotic arm. They are holding a detailed shotgun and have their scaled, feathered tail wrapped around them.
July 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
#artfight attack #5 for Leslie-Runery of her characters Ryddalyt and Pazling!
A colored illustration of a tall, pale-skinned woman wearing a sequined dress, braided chestnut-brown hair, and hazel eyes. She has extra eyes, one purple on her right hand and one red in the middle of her forehead. She is holding a smaller character with white iridescent fur, a tail, mouse ears and fluffy hair, who is whispering in her ear. The background has flat-colored eyes.
July 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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#artfight attack 3 for @halkyrin.bsky.social of their beautiful Kirin Lluvia!
A colored illustration of a kirin with dark blue back markings on a white body, with curled white mane and tail and yellow branched horns. She is running along the beach through the water.
July 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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#artfight attack number two- found a cute bladesinger, needed to draw the cute bladesinger. Kismet the tiefling belongs @cordycepswitch.bsky.social , Neera the half-fey belongs to me!
Two dnd bladesinger wizards in the middle of a friendly spar. One is a dark gray tiefling with dark horns, white hair in a braid, and a dark-green gothic lolita style dress. The other is a midtone-skinned elven character with amber eyes, tricolor bee wings and yellow antennae wearing a multicolored flowing dress. Both are in active, dance-like poses outdoors in a field, with magic sparking in circles below them.
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Artfight begins! First up, Knight Beast for @bogkeep.bsky.social
A colored illustration of a creature made of metal and shields, with a mace tail and curled ribbon coming off one horn. They are styled like traditional heraldry in rampant pose.
July 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
dreaddonut.bsky.social
Sliding this in at the last minute, but I'm doing artfight again this year and added a few new characters! I had to do fossils this year (and the profile is in particular Alamosaurus, a dinosaur I have worked on and my personal favorite!)
artfight.net/~Dread
Team profile card for artfight for team fossils showcasing user information and featured characters. this card is for user dread and features multiple humanoid and anthro characters.
June 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Final Art for Fodder order on #flightrising for the recent Earth push, link for Marchwarden! Ridgebacks are so fun to draw!
A colored illustration of a dragon in flight wearing armor, carrying a shield and wielding a sword.
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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One more Art For Fodder commission on flightrising for stormocean- a fun challenge to figure out the scene and poses for this one!
A scene of two anthro characters on a beach- one silver with a sabertooth cat face, two spiked tails, white wings and a military-style uniform wielding a rapier, and the second a lion wearing a white uniform with a blue cape, a stars and moon themed colorscheme and a matching sword. Shadowy enemies attach from the viewers point of view.
June 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM