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IllusionOfMana
@illusionofmana.bsky.social
2D/3D General Artist, Animator, and Programmer.
Working @ Eden Industries.
Personal Project: Witch Of Arcadia
Get To Know Me-> https://www.illusionofmana.art/LinkMe.html
Big Hearts @applefries
Originator of the term "Mixels" for non standard pixel art
Heyo its been forever. Today is my bday!
...But I dont have any recent art I can show... I have however been sitting on some new sprites for my side project though 👀
#pixelart #retro #gamedev #anime
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
another wip started from my 4 low poly's. Now that I am feeling well enough, been trying to get back to sculpting these bad dudes out!
#lowpoly #retro #pixelart
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Happy Halloween!
That haunted house is just for jokes, right?

#art #retro #lowpoly #pixelart #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We are back at it with the low poly run! This character doesnt have much before theyre done!

#lowpoly #pixelart #retro #art #anime
October 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Slow on the update, low poly has been happening though! Colors are placeholders at the moment
#pixelart #art #lowpoly

Cat update:
We did end up having to take my cat in again for a third time on Wednesday... We think unrelated issue (her wet food had a bone in it 😨). Luckily she's in the clear now!
September 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Sorry for the lack of updates. The vet visit was extremely good this go around. The doctor was very happy with Lily's results and quick recovery!

Here is a shot of her, tired of being in the vets office.
September 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Lastly, the cat in question.
NOTE: She is doing a LOT better. I have actually already taken her to the vet and paid for the treatment. These coms are to replenish the emergency funds and pay for her checkup on Monday.
September 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
An example of the pose rig used. Controllers may or may not be on final model depending on pose complexity.
September 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Example of still poses and unique character
September 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Posed with props!
September 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A good detail gauge!
September 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Emergency Low Poly Comms!
Help me support my cats vet bills! See the thread for examples and additional details.
ONLY 4 SLOTS!

Please Redoot!

#lowpoly #retro #anime #playstaion #gaming #retrogaming #art #pixelart #commission #gamedev
September 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The bean in question
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Summer is not over yet. Enjoy it, with Star Melon!
Cheaper than the cube shaped competitors melons!
Check the zine in the 🧵

#art #anime #pixelart #retro #SummerAdZine
July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What she looks like now and still changing. Adding muscle in some of my wips now, though I am bad at it still. but learning!
July 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Throwback Phi art. She's come so far since this.

#art #anime #retro #pixelart
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Apparently, I never posted Mega Drive Girl here.
Well, here ya go!

#sega #art #anime #pixelart #メガドライブ #retro #gaming
July 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
And because this one took a bit to revisit, days 47 and 48. I still have days 45, 46, 49, 50, and 51 to post. Its been all over the place with how busy its been.
June 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Day 52:
Have a drink.

slowly the experiment continues.
#art #anime #witchofarcadia #illustration #CLIPSTUDIO
June 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
and of course 42 and 43 were phases of working out the design.
June 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Day 44:
The princess of Hurt, Rage.

This was my second dive into colors and some post effects. Im still struggling with my anatomy but I do think the execution is good for where Im at!

#art #anime #witchofarcadia #illustration #CLIPSTUDIO
June 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
as usual day 40 is the wip
June 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Its been a bit, so I am going to do some catch up. I have missed a few days just due to exhaustion but were still movin.

Day 41: Doki
This one was birthday art for friend @zabludoki.bsky.social

#art #illustration #CLIPSTUDIO
June 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Day 36 - 38 were interesting breakdowns. Spending so much time on this really gave me a good overview on my process.
June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Day 39:
The Elf Warrior, Alpha
An unreal level of progress specially on shading and coloring. Ive learned quite a lot on this piece particularly from friends.

#art #illustration #anime #CLIPSTUDIO
June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM