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Karen Johana | 3D Artist | Independent Filmmaker
@karenjohana.bsky.social
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Queer Artist | Based in SoCal | wearing many hats

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Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project qwocmap.org
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Karen Johana | 3D Artist | Independent Filmmaker @karenjohana.bsky.social · Dec 30
So I decided to take on @polycount.bsky.social challenge last month and I was determined to finish before the year ended.

I tried to lean into the whole "make it exist first, make it look good later" mindset.

I'd love some feedback!

#gameart #steampunk #fantasy

www.artstation.com/artwork/RKxabv
SkyHaul Lamp - Polycount Challenge, Karen Johana
SkyHaul Lamp is based on concept art by Daniele Gay. Made for the Polycount Bi-Monthly Challenge for Nov-Dec. This is a gas-powered lighthouse-like lamp. The canisters carry the gas into the contrapt...
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Been looking for work since past the holidays.

This gives me hope!

Thank you @workwithindies.com for the encouragement and the consistent listings!

#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #opentowork
workwithindies.com Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 22d
Some (more) good news:

Our annual letter (below) shared that we saw more jobs in 25 than 24 after 2 years of declines.

We're only a few days in & I'm absolutely knocking on wood rn, but January is up 53% YoY so far!

If there's light at the end of this tunnel, it just got brighter.
Can you believe that I get to send this year’s holiday card to over 1,000 teams who’ve hired someone through Work With Indies!? We’re still a long way from “all the indie jobs, all the time”, but we’re 1,000 developers closer. Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important things you do: hiring, building, and growing your teams. You might’ve noticed I’ve been pretty quiet about growth the past couple of years. It never felt right to celebrate traffic or engagement when so much of it was driven by people suddenly needing work. But this year, something shifted. In 2025, we finally saw job postings start to tick back up– especially in the back half of the year. We’re still below the highs of 2021 and 2022, but compared to last year, there are more indie jobs being posted again. And after the last few years, that feels worth celebrating. So, here’s to you and the next 1,000 indie developers who find their people through Work With Indies and the games you'll make together.
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
karenjohana.bsky.social
So I decided to take on @polycount.bsky.social challenge last month and I was determined to finish before the year ended.

I tried to lean into the whole "make it exist first, make it look good later" mindset.

I'd love some feedback!

#gameart #steampunk #fantasy

www.artstation.com/artwork/RKxabv
SkyHaul Lamp - Polycount Challenge, Karen Johana
SkyHaul Lamp is based on concept art by Daniele Gay. Made for the Polycount Bi-Monthly Challenge for Nov-Dec. This is a gas-powered lighthouse-like lamp. The canisters carry the gas into the contrapt...
www.artstation.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
karenjohana.bsky.social
- The Lovers Tarot Card -

Made in #Procreate as part of a collab.

What do you think?

#tarot #antiAI #TheLovers #art
December 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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#TeaseYaGame! Welcome to Eggstinct! Our new co-op #indiegame where you get together with your friends to get the high score and save the eggs from eggstinction!

#Wishlist us, join our #Discord, and check out our #demo at #SteamNextFest soon

#gamedev #dinosaurs

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#TeaseYaGame Welcome to Eggstinct! Teaser
YouTube video by Eggstinct!
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December 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Customization. Proximity chat. Co-op.

Check out our #indiegame: Eggstinct! on #steam

Our goal is to get to 1000 #wishlists! Please help us get there 🪺
linktr.ee/eggstinctgame

#SteamNextFest #friendslop #dino #egg #gamedev #gaming
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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We’re on day 3 and we’ve been gaining #wishlists at a steady rate! Our goal is to reach 1000 wishlists by #SteamNextFest

Check out our #friendslop #indiegame on #steam

🪺 linktr.ee/eggstinctgame 🪺

#indiedev #gamedev #egg
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Let me tell you a secret… you can now #wishlist us on #steam

Demo coming in February 🌟

#indiedev #gamedev #friendslop #indiegames #peak #rvthereyet

linktr.ee/eggstinctgame
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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@theletterten.gay wanna review our game when it comes out? 👀

linktr.ee/eggstinctgame
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Eggstinct! is a co-operative physics-based dinosaur adventure game coming soon!
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December 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Posting everyday until 1000 #wishlist goal. Check us out!

linktr.ee/eggstinctgame
December 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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youtu.be/V7tsRchQmw8?...
December 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Hiii! I'm working on a really fun co-op game about Dinosaurs and Eggs! It's called Eggstinct! 🦖🥚

🌟Playable Demo at Steam Next Fest!🌟

A Wishlist would REALLY help us out <3

linktr.ee/eggstinctgame

#gamedev #dinosaurs #co-op
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Chair. Shadows. #art #surrealism
December 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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OUR FUNDING WAS CUT! Due to recent #legislation, the funding for #Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project(QWOCMAP) is gone!

About us:

FREE #film workshops/learning opportunities for QWOC

FREE #filmfestival every year in the Bay

Support queer folks during #pride! Support QWOCMAP!

#art #twitch
June 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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expedition 33 continues (act 2)

#gaming #expedition33 #twitch #queercreators #lesbians

twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
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June 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Designers of the acoustic variety (especially juniors!), come work with us at Ninja Theory!

Advert closes on the 8th July

#GameDev #GameDevJobs #GameJobs
Sound Designer (All levels) - Ninja Theory
Location: You’ll be based full-time in our Cambridge studio with the flexibility for occasional hybrid working so being within a commutable distance is essential. If this requires you to relocate, we ...
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June 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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got my pjs on.

schedule set.

see you there!

#dames4games #gaming #indiegames #gamedev
dames4games.org Dames 4 Games @dames4games.org · Jun 13
🤩🥳 You're invited to the Dames 4 Games Slumber Party Summer Showcase Summer 2025 by Dames 4 Games THIS SUMMER 😱!! 😮‍💨 That was a doozy, anyway, mark your calendars cuz this time we're coming better 🤩, Stronger 💪, and BIGGER 🤯

🗓️ July 17th, 2025, 12:00 PM PT

#Dames4Games & #D4GSummer2025
June 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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streaming now! #expedition33 #twitch #gaming

support mutual aid in LA: hcb.hackclub.com/donations/st...

jail support: linktr.ee/jslosangeles
June 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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starting in 5!

we're watching summer game fest!

come hang

www.twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
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watching summer game fest but skipping all the games I don't like | Expedition 33 after
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June 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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June 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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let's go lesbians! back on the regular #streaming schedule tomorrow 10am PT

#expedition33

#clairobscur #queer #gaming

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June 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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starting now!
karenjohana.bsky.social Karen Johana | 3D Artist | Independent Filmmaker @karenjohana.bsky.social · Jun 5
join me for the @indiegameacademy.com MEGA Showcase Night! 3:30pm PT on #twitch

i'll be doing a virtual walkthrough of their #indiegames showcase and 3 of their new #Foundry games, of which I'll get links to share with y'all so you can play too! 🎮

#indiedev #gamedev

www.twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
June 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
karenjohana.bsky.social
join me for the @indiegameacademy.com MEGA Showcase Night! 3:30pm PT on #twitch

i'll be doing a virtual walkthrough of their #indiegames showcase and 3 of their new #Foundry games, of which I'll get links to share with y'all so you can play too! 🎮

#indiedev #gamedev

www.twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
June 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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last night's stream was so successful! we raised over $600 for #LGBTQ+ youth!

thank you to everyone who attended!

I will be doing more #fundraising streams in the future so if you'd like to support this work, please give me a follow here and on #twitch

cheers!
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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starting in 10! come join! all donations will be matched

#thefinals #queer #gaming

twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
June 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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TONIGHT! Help us raise money for #LGBTQ+ youth on #Twitch!

we’ll be playing #thefinals

talking about the fundraiser

and overall having a good time

please join us at 8pm PT

twitch.tv/fairlybreadxx
June 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM