Austin Hartell🔜PAX West
@dungeonartist.bsky.social
Illustrator | Game Designer | Creator - Quest Chest
Owner - https://DUNGEON.SHOP/
He/Him. Working in the TTRPG/tabletop games industry on: Stormlight Archive, Mistborn Deckbuilder, Quest End Whiskey
#noai #createdontscrape
Owner - https://DUNGEON.SHOP/
He/Him. Working in the TTRPG/tabletop games industry on: Stormlight Archive, Mistborn Deckbuilder, Quest End Whiskey
#noai #createdontscrape
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Hey #ttrpg friends! I’m an artist, game designer, and content creator! Here’s some of my work. Glad to be where the skies are blue! Let’s build a better space here :)
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I wanted to draw some other worldly, toxic swamp but I ended with the goo from Ghost Busters.
September 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I wanted to draw some other worldly, toxic swamp but I ended with the goo from Ghost Busters.
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THIS ANIMATION IS SO INSANE
September 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
THIS ANIMATION IS SO INSANE
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Hell of a photo by my former Chicago Tribune colleague Stacey Wescott from a protest today at an ICE facility in the Chicago suburbs. Read the sign at the bottom. @staceywescott.bsky.social
HARDEST PHOTO OF 2025 JUST DROPPED
September 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hell of a photo by my former Chicago Tribune colleague Stacey Wescott from a protest today at an ICE facility in the Chicago suburbs. Read the sign at the bottom. @staceywescott.bsky.social
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I hope some newspapers use a crop where you can easily read the sign.
September 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I hope some newspapers use a crop where you can easily read the sign.
RGB Playmat – Lake Geneva Map
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the map of Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the map of Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light…
RGB Playmat – Lake Geneva Map
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the map of Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for added durability. Perfect for moving cards and other game components on top. Cards not included.
dungeon.shop
August 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
RGB Playmat – Lake Geneva Map
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the map of Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the map of Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light…
RGB Playmat – Class-y Critters
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the 12 main classes in D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the 12 main classes in D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge…
RGB Playmat – Class-y Critters
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the 12 main classes in D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for added durability. Perfect for moving cards and other game components on top. Cards not included.
dungeon.shop
August 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
RGB Playmat – Class-y Critters
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the 12 main classes in D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the 12 main classes in D&D. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge…
RGB Playmat – Angel
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of an Angel. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of an Angel. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for…
RGB Playmat – Angel
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of an Angel. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for added durability. Perfect for moving cards and other game components on top. Cards not included.
dungeon.shop
August 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
RGB Playmat – Angel
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of an Angel. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of an Angel. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for…
RGB Playmat – Dice Pattern
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the seven polyhedral dice for D&D and TTRPGS. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the seven polyhedral dice for D&D and TTRPGS. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip…
RGB Playmat – Dice Pattern
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the seven polyhedral dice for D&D and TTRPGS. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for added durability. Perfect for moving cards and other game components on top. Cards not included.
dungeon.shop
August 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
RGB Playmat – Dice Pattern
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the seven polyhedral dice for D&D and TTRPGS. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the seven polyhedral dice for D&D and TTRPGS. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip…
RGB Playmat – Mana Symbols
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the six colors of mana, inspired by Magic the Gathering. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the six colors of mana, inspired by Magic the Gathering. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED…
RGB Playmat – Mana Symbols
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the six colors of mana, inspired by Magic the Gathering. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED Light strip around the edge that is stitched in place for added durability. Perfect for moving cards and other game components on top. Cards not included.
dungeon.shop
August 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
RGB Playmat – Mana Symbols
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the six colors of mana, inspired by Magic the Gathering. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED…
14x24 inch RGB LED Playmat of the six colors of mana, inspired by Magic the Gathering. This playmat is designed with Trading Card Games in mind such as Magic the Gathering. Rich color printed on a neoprene mat, with a non-slip texture underneath, and with an RGB LED…
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It has been a busy morning inking the remaining illustrations for the Kickstarter preview :)
August 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It has been a busy morning inking the remaining illustrations for the Kickstarter preview :)
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The Saint ✨
My DnD OC Ava - this is based on a moment within the campaign where her teammate Atticus transformed into a divine lance for her to wield 💪✨
#dnd #dndoc #ocart #oc #originalcharacter
My DnD OC Ava - this is based on a moment within the campaign where her teammate Atticus transformed into a divine lance for her to wield 💪✨
#dnd #dndoc #ocart #oc #originalcharacter
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Saint ✨
My DnD OC Ava - this is based on a moment within the campaign where her teammate Atticus transformed into a divine lance for her to wield 💪✨
#dnd #dndoc #ocart #oc #originalcharacter
My DnD OC Ava - this is based on a moment within the campaign where her teammate Atticus transformed into a divine lance for her to wield 💪✨
#dnd #dndoc #ocart #oc #originalcharacter
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This article just reminded me of this old tweet
August 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This article just reminded me of this old tweet
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btw i LOVE the way that backlight works in this photo. something that in my experience film still renders so much better than digital. love love love it. #BelieveInFilm
Hey, it's CommieBradshaw (on IG) at the #ZcavengerHunt!
And you can get that @tenantbloc.bsky.social t-shirt at shop.tenantbloc.org !
(That last sentence says "My landlord? Sweating")
Canon EOS-1, Canon EF 50mm f1.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
And you can get that @tenantbloc.bsky.social t-shirt at shop.tenantbloc.org !
(That last sentence says "My landlord? Sweating")
Canon EOS-1, Canon EF 50mm f1.8, Kodak Gold 200.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
August 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
btw i LOVE the way that backlight works in this photo. something that in my experience film still renders so much better than digital. love love love it. #BelieveInFilm
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You know what would help with the press? Making it easy for independent journalists to get credentialed. The problem isn't with the press, the problem is with legacy media.
Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.
August 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
You know what would help with the press? Making it easy for independent journalists to get credentialed. The problem isn't with the press, the problem is with legacy media.
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Elevate your alt text, please! Excellent article ❤️
Draw Steel's art description guide isn't just a new approach to alt-text. It synthesizes museum-tested accessibility with an eye towards poetry and metaphor.
Lin spoke with @dreamwisp.bsky.social about MCDM's mission-in-progress and creating "more visceral and tactile" descriptions.
Lin spoke with @dreamwisp.bsky.social about MCDM's mission-in-progress and creating "more visceral and tactile" descriptions.
Draw Steel sets new standards for alt text in their books
A deep dive into what an Art Description is, how it works, and who it’s for, including an interview with alt text writer, Jen Kretchmer.
www.rascal.news
August 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Elevate your alt text, please! Excellent article ❤️
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If writing is your job, treat it like one. Dress like you're going to work. Put shoes on. If no shoes in the house, go write at a place where you can wear shoes.
What’s an unconventional piece of writing advice that’s really worked for you? #WritingPrompt
July 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
If writing is your job, treat it like one. Dress like you're going to work. Put shoes on. If no shoes in the house, go write at a place where you can wear shoes.
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Today's the day! The Cosmere RPG is out and I can show you my favorite pieces I did: Syl!! What an absolute joy to paint!
AD: Katie Payne / Johnny O'Neal
AD: Katie Payne / Johnny O'Neal
July 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today's the day! The Cosmere RPG is out and I can show you my favorite pieces I did: Syl!! What an absolute joy to paint!
AD: Katie Payne / Johnny O'Neal
AD: Katie Payne / Johnny O'Neal
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Feeling the nostalgia tonight... One of my fav Critical Role fanarts I've ever done. It still has a really special place in my heart 💗
#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #mightynein
#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #mightynein
July 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Feeling the nostalgia tonight... One of my fav Critical Role fanarts I've ever done. It still has a really special place in my heart 💗
#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #mightynein
#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart #mightynein
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Wooded Foothills.
Painted for @cardsbyprox.com
Painted for @cardsbyprox.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wooded Foothills.
Painted for @cardsbyprox.com
Painted for @cardsbyprox.com
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I can be your sanctuary
#kpopdemonhunters
#kpopdemonhunters
July 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I can be your sanctuary
#kpopdemonhunters
#kpopdemonhunters
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I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
July 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
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Yuuuuuuup. This is what we do with a significant amount of the money we bring in. I'm not so foolish as to think I will always have income rolling through the door, nor so foolish as to think that I will always be able to work.
Be careful with the money you make while you're making a nice piece of change. Sock away and invest what you can. It will pay off down the road, bigtime.
I was talking with my tax guy about this a couple of years ago. He has Hollywood clients who didn't, and really regret it now.
I was talking with my tax guy about this a couple of years ago. He has Hollywood clients who didn't, and really regret it now.
July 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Yuuuuuuup. This is what we do with a significant amount of the money we bring in. I'm not so foolish as to think I will always have income rolling through the door, nor so foolish as to think that I will always be able to work.
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