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Farel Dal
@farel.bsky.social
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https://www.patreon.com/fareldal independent author/creator: ROBOT TOD, SEPT‘n’EMBER, 20202020, POP GUN WAR, PROXIMA CENTAURI, IT WILL ALL HURT, THE OFTEN WRONG, THE WRENCHIES. collaborator: MONSTER-US!!!, The TERRIFIC TEACUPS, PALE FIRE, OMEGA THE UNKNOWN
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#monsterus2 #ink #brush #paper #lifeaquatic
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sea monster style giant octopus dragging a submarine and oil tanker down to the depths while a whale three sharks, a manta ray and various other aquatic life swim around the scene. ink on paper.
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Happy birthday #KurtVonnegut
a Trafalmadorian rendered in ink and watercolor on paper and depicted as described in slaughterhouse five by Kurt Vonnegut. In the lower left-hand corner, there is a small pencil portrait of the author with one of his quotes “ so it goes.” this art is included in the book 2022020 available from floating world Comics.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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ACE OF PENTACLES #tarot
-watercolor and ink on paper
ACE OF PENTACLES #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 65th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Colman Smith card: shows —a hand, holding a large gold coin, is being extended out of a gray cloud. the hand also has a blue man with a tail holding on to the coin. light is shooting out of coin. the Ace of coins symbolizes that it is time to move forward with one's career or financial ambitions, and it will require hard work and determination.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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#manticore #brushandink #inkonpaper #monsterus2 #7
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an ink drawing of a manticore waiting in tall grass.
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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KING OF SWORDS #tarot
Featuring Bance from my 2014 and currently out of print comic book THE WRENCHIES
KING OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 64th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Colman Smith card: shows a young boy (bance from the wrenchies) seated on a tree stump throne in a forests edge and casually weilding a sword in his right hand. there is a wolverine? or badger? on his right and a coyote on his left. from the wikipedia: The King of Swords card from the Minor Arcana is often used to depict a mature man with sound intellectual understanding and reasoning. This card depicts a man who is strong-hearted, decisive, and intellectually oriented. The King of Swords can also depict a man who is ruthless or excessively judgmental; the querent is therefore advised to balance their intellectual orientation with emotional understanding.
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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QUEEN OF SWORDS #tarot
-watercolor and ink on paper
QUEEN OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 63rd tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Colman Smith card: a woman in blue wearing a crown, and holding a sword in her right hand, her whole body is emerging from clouds. from the wikipedia: * The Queen of Swords traditionally corresponds to the roles of widow, crone, and divorcée. She is seen to have very high standards and can be highly critical of herself and others * The contemporary Queen of Swords may represent positive feminist traits such as self-sufficiency, independence, and intelligence. * The position of the Queen of Swords in a reading is relevant to the card's interpretation. If the card appears in a future position, the queen could be "showing you the way," wrote Mary K. Greer, author of "21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card" (Llewellyn, 2008) and other Tarot-related books. Greer encourages divinatory tarot practitioners to avoid fixating on gender roles matching biological sex; a queen might represent the querent's father, for example. * The Queen of Swords is extending her hand, perhaps to reach for another; but she also holds her sword firmly before her, perhaps as a warning, a self-protection or a test for another. The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, or PKT notes that she is familiar with sorrow. * Some interpret the queen's hand held out in front as a signifier of putting thoughts into action. All the sword cards represent the mind and the element of air all the skyscapes will indicate the "emotion" of the card. The clouds low on the horizon in this card can be read as suggesting new ideas or a new enterprise.
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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my sweet boys from yesterday.
picture of two fawn colored cats, PINKSON on top, GRAYSON under, laying together
November 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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KNIGHT OF SWORDS #tarot
-watercolor and ink on paper
KNIGHT OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 62nd tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card with a SCI-FI/fantasy twist: a futuristic space knight carries a sword and rides a robotic steed. The rider is riding in full course, as if scattering their enemies. This fits well, as it associates, among other things, with war and wrath. Alternative interpretations include one's quest for knowledge and information that may not always be factual, changing of thoughts or decisions, rushing into relationships, commitments or projects, entering ones life and turning it up-side-down before leaving, chaotic influence or the developing of the mind with new ideas and information through a course of study or changing careers overnight. Interpretation The knight of Swords is often taken to represent a confident and articulate young person, who may act impulsively. The problem is that this knight, though visionary, is unrealistic. They fight bravely, but foolishly. In some illustrations, they are shown to have forgotten their armor or helmet. A 'rush to war' is a possibility with this warrior. When played "reversed", the knight of swords could represent a clever liar, secrets, or a sly and deceitful confidence trickster. A reversed knight of swords is also a warning that an intended path would be a terrible mistake, or more precisely, that reconsidering your actions would be a wise decision.
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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PAGE OF SWORDS #tarot
-watercolor and ink on paper
(SABINA SPECTARLA from THE WRENCHIES)
PAGE OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 61st tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. The page of swords card shows a young woman (SABINA SPECTARLA from THE WRENCHIES) holding her sword up to the sky. Her body and sword move in the same direction while she turns her head to the opposite side, as a sign of her curiosity for the things that are around her and not only for the given path. Although equipped with a sword, she otherwise wears only a light clothing that allows her to move and advance freely, rather than heavy armor that would only hinder her on her way. Looming clouds in the background convey an energetic dynamic inherent in this card. Alternative interpretations include a mischievous character, malicious intent, ruined reputation, gossip or chatterbox, idle or stirring the pot of drama and rumors.
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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TEN OF SWORDS #tarot
TEN OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 60th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. A body lying face down with swords stuck into the lifeless body.
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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NINE OF SWORDS #tarot
NINE OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 59th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. The Nine of Swords is a Minor Arcana tarot card, also known as the Lord of Cruelty. This card often shows a figure sitting up in bed. The illustration represents pain from within resulting from worry, guilt, and pure anguish. Divination usage If this card is shown in an upright position, it can mean deception, premonitions and bad dreams, suffering and depression, cruelty, disappointment, violence, loss and scandal. However, all of these may be overcome through faith and calculated inaction. This is the card of the martyr and with it comes new life out of suffering. This card can represent being plagued by fear, guilt, doubt, and worries that are to a large extent, unfounded. Chances are the person in question is dealing with a problematic situation or a difficult decision, but his or her worst fear is unlikely to materialize. If the card is shown in an ill-dignified or reversed manner then it has a different meaning. When turned this way it means distrust, suspicion, despair, misery or malice. Total isolation away from comfort and help: institutionalization, suicide, imprisonment and isolation. However, in a generally positive spread, the reversed meaning of this card can also indicate that the nightmare may be ending. The nine of swords reversed can actually be a hopeful card, counselling faith in the future and the promise of better days ahead.
November 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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ROC #monsterus2 #ink #brush #paper
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ink on paper depiction of a giant bird holding an elephant and flying over giant cliff dwelling snakes
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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EIGHT OF SWORDS #tarot
EIGHT OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 58th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. depicting a blindfolded and bound woman in a red robe, surrounded by swords, blades pointed towards the ground. The Eight of Swords is associated with feeling trapped, being restrained and being hopeless. It can also mean that one is blinded by one's own thoughts, the surrounding swords can be used to help free one but one's own judgment is keeping one trapped
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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NO GODS ALL MONSTERS
Art Show
Oct 31st | 5-6pm Free
group show
PVVK Art Studio 910 SE Taylor St Portland, OR 97214-2378 USA
Live Music
Oct 31st | 6-9pm
$10 sliding scale entry
Mnemonic Pulse cassette release show. Also featuring live music by Hearse Mechanic, Andy Criest and Music Medieval
NO GODS ALL MONSTERS Art Show Oct 31st | 5-6pm Free Join us for a group show featuring new artwork from Gabriel Taylor and more. Live Music Oct 31st | 6-9pm $10 sliding scale entry Mnemonic Pulse cassette release show. Also featuring live music by Hearse Mechanic, Andy Criest and Music Medieval
October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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SEVEN OF SWORDS #tarot
SEVEN OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 57th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. depicting a robotic figure in an action pose carrying five swords while two swords are stuck in the ground.
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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here’s the label in rgb. @nwmoca.bsky.social and gigantic brewing releasing this at the NWMOCA GRAND OPENING!
Wednesday, November 5th
11am – 5pm
322 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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SIX OF SWORDS #tarot
SIX OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 56th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the old Pamela Smith card. depicting a variation of the Slough of Despond from The Pilgrim's Progress. a river styx type boatman in black robes ferries 6 swords and two anthropomorphic creatures across a body of water. Upright it can mean: gradual change, movement, or travel away from difficulty or imminent danger; the solution of current problems; long journeys and passage from pain; or obstacles which are overcome. It may also be a suggestion of interpenetrating worlds, and changing channels from one set of perceptions to another.
October 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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monster-us!!! II #5 chupacabra brush and ink on paper. check out my free patreon post to see my partner’s baloneyfeathers.bsky.social amazing piece. www.patreon.com/posts/monste...
ink drawing of a chupacabra about to attack a little goat
October 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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hey there, new post up on www.fareldal.com/patreon
October 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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FIVE OF SWORDS #tarot
FIVE OF SWORDS #tarot -watercolor and ink on paper 55th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple Based off the original Pamela Smith card depicts three figures standing in front of a body of water. The figure in the immediate foreground is facing us is holding three swords, two other swords are on the ground. two other figures are walking away from us towards the body of water.
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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FOUR OF SWORDS #tarot
Based off the original Pamela Smith card "The effigy of a knight in the attitude of prayer, at full length upon his tomb." - The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, by A.E. Waite Divination usage Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. The single sword at the knight's side indicates a singularity of purpose and a great focus in life. Reversed: wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament. When ascending this card can mean going into a cocoon like a butterfly, opening up your third eye. Getting in touch with your purpose in life. It is mostly associated with a peaceful, still place. It reflects withdrawal, getting away and shifting the focus inwardly so that recovery and healing can take place. -watercolor and ink on paper 54th tarot from the 78 card square-o tarot deck i made 5 years ago for my 20202020 ( @floatingworld.bsky.social ) daily drawing book where all cards first appeared in https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/20202020-by-farel-dalrymple
October 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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here’s the piece without text
October 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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#owlbear #ink #brush #monsterusII
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owl bear attacking d and d questers in a forest with ancient ruins. ink on paper. created with a real brush.
October 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM