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lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Lydia/Lee
@lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
290 followers 260 following 350 posts
🇨🇦 💜💙💖 30+ they/them artist
Monthly Sticker and Print Club: www.patreon.com/lydiajoypalmer
Shop: www.lydiajoypalmer.com
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lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg20
I love putting Viktor in little outfits
Also on AO3, and all of pt3 will be up on patreon by the end of the week (hopefully)
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel has Viktor sitting on some stairs surrounded by 5 assorted children, including the two girls from previous pages. Bottom larger panels shows the children running off to play while an older man holding a satchel interrupts Viktor. Viktor is very cute in his half-up hair, black short vest, white button-down, and slacks. Entire page illustrated in black ink brush pen and blue watercolours.
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Caretaking
day 7 of @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social and that's all of them!! Thank you for looking <3 all painted with gouache paint on watercolour paper.
#jayvik
Jayce and Viktor from arcane, viktor is cradling Jayce's head and kissing his hair, theyre both holding mugs; jayce with pink and the pi symbol, viktor with green and the square root symbol. The background is yellow stripes and they both look blissful.
November 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Updated my shop today! Some new prints, stickers, and original artwork ✨️
www.lydiajoypalmer.com
A held 5x7 print of a sword embedded into a mossy mushroomy stump, all in browns blues and greens. There is a small spiderweb on the hilt of the sword. Watercolour painting of a green frog in a pond surrounded by green plants Assorted stickers from my patreon sticker club, from the top an Orchid plant, junco bird, bisexual swords, save me iced coffee, nasturtium flowers, cabbage white butterfly, a purple toad, cat skull with hozier lyrics, and finally "dont be an early worm" An assortment of original watercolours of flowers in brass frames
November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Gounding - day 6 of @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social
Do most of these prompts include Jayce's toothgap? Yes.
#jayvik
Jayce and Viktor from arcane, viewed chest up, viktor is tucked into Jayce's neck with his hand up in Jayce's beard, Jayce has his arm around Viktor's chest. They both have grey in their hair and beards. The background is hot pink with little green hearts. All traditionally painted in gouache paint.
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Disordered Eating
day 5 of @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social projecting my inability to take snack breaks into Jayce Talis. Babe quit shrimp posturing over your work and eat some fruit.
#jayvik
Jayce and Viktor from Arcane in their s1 looks, jayce is hunched over a gear working looking disheveled, viktor is behind him holding half a piece of fruit in front of his work to get him to take a snack break.
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Mutism - short comic for my friend Dee (4amarcanethoughts on tumblr) who will be writing a short fic to go with this 💖
all prompts are painted with acryla gouache
Day 4 of @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social
#jayvik
4 panel gouache painted comic, top panel has Jayce sitting alone on a bench surrounded by green, middle left panel is jayce pov with his braced thigh and cup of coffee, middle right panel is the same pov but viktor has sat next to him pressing the matching braced thigh next to Jayce, Viktor has a small music box in his palm resting on Jayce's thigh. Bottom panel is jayce and viktor merging together with yellow pink and blue colours streaming out of their joined hands.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Body Horror ✨️ all prompts are painted with acryla gouache
Day 3 of @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social
#jayvik #viktor
Traditional gouache painting of Viktor as the Herald in Arcane. Mostly painted in blues with pops of bright yellow and pink. Half of Viktor's peaceful face is seen under the mask and the top part of the gold brace and collar bones are visible.
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Disability or Touch-Starved
Day 2 for @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social
#jayvik
Viktor and Jayce sitting in a blue bedroom with a faint glow from the left. Viktor is sitting up against the pillows in a yellow large shirt and holding a book, his left leg is stretched out over Jayce's lap while his right leg is behind Jayce. Jayce is sitting with his legs off the side of the bed, in pink boxers with yellow hearts and a white tank top. His hands are resting on Viktor's leg while they gaze at each other.
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Coming in a month late for @jayvikhcweek.bsky.social ✨️
Codependency for day 1, all prompts will be painted with acryla gouache
#jayvik
Traditional gouache painting of jayce and viktor from arcane. Viktor is sitting on something unseen while jayce sits on the ground between his legs, resting his head on Viktor's thigh while viktor pets his head. Jayce is gripping Viktor's lower leg and ankle like he's gonna go somewhere else.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg19
More hugs for the boy 💕
Also on AO3, I'm sketching out the last few pages for this!!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel has Viktor explaining something to the girls at the table while they work. Bottom panel has the new girl throwing herself around Viktor's neck while the other girl laughs. All illustrated with black ink brush and blue watercolour washes.
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Before the First Light - pg18
Can't think of a caption for this one. I love putting Viktor in outfits.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers, with part 3 coming soon!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel shows Viktor and the girl standing with a woman and another small girl. Bottom panel shows Viktor and the mom walking home pulling the shop cart with both girls riding on the top. All illustrated in black ink and blue watercolour washes.
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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November print and sticker rewards! Join anytime this month for these rewards and some holiday behindthescenes 🩵
www.patreon.com/lydiajoypalmer
#art #ink #ferriswheel #illustration #cats
Ink illustration of a pale cat enjoying a sunny spot on a floral rug, entire illustration is done in teal ink Ink illustration of a grey cat curled into a ball, entire illustration is done in teal ink
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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🌟 Happy Halloween 🌟
October 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg16
Viktor R Cain deserves all the hugs.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers, with part 3 coming soon!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top left panel shows Viktor and the girl hunched over the homework, top right panel has the girl jumping up in a "eureka" moment while viktor watches, bottom panel shows the girl throwing her arms around Viktor's neck. All illustrated in black ink brush pen and blue watercolour washes.
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg16
Cozy night in with tea and homework 🖤
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel is Viktor making a tea and looking over at the girl doing homework at the table. Bottom panel is Viktor at the table with her helping with her homework. Entire page illustrated with black ink brush and blue watercolour washes.
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Rewards all ready to be mailed out! Canada Post is doing a rolling strike so things will be moving again, just a little slower 🖤
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg15
Treats from market neighbours!
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel is Viktor admiring his finished woven basket while the girl sleeps on his shoulder. Bottom panel is someone holding out two cupcakes to a surprised Viktor and an awake, ecstatic girl. Illustrated in black brush pen and blue watercolour washes.
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
They're so embarassing.
Close up of Viktor from the above image Close up of Jayce from the above image
October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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What if ex-rodeo star Jayce turned farm vet and rescue farm owner Viktor. Spoilers I think they fall in love.
#jayvik
Watercolour and ink illustration of Viktor and Jayce from Arcane, done in warm oranges and yellows with black ink. Viktor is cradling a patchy donkey's face while glancing coyly at Jayce who is grinning like a fool with a crooked cowboy hat and a red mare shoving over his shoulder. Viktor is wearing Jayce's carhatt jacket with longer hair, Jayce is in a red flannel with his beard and shaggy hair.
October 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg14
Hand-picked flowers for the boy 💐
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Two panels, top larger panel is Viktor continuing to weave a basket while the woman deals with sales to customers, the girl is chasing the ball with another child. Bottom panel, the girl stops to hand Viktor a couple flowers she picked, Viktor looks pleasantly surprised. Entire page illustrated in black brushpen ink and blue watercolour washes.
October 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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October Rewards 🖤 canada post is on strike and I cant mail stuff currently BUT as soon as i can, these hozier-themed goodies will be in the mail! Sunflower print and Cat Skull sticker 🖤
www.patreon.com/lydiajoypalmer
#art #stickers #catskull #sunflowers #stickerclub #patreon
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg13
Settling in to a new routine 💖
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon for all tiers!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel is Viktor and the woman and child walking along a road, the woman is pulling a wagon. Larger bottom panel is Viktor sitting in the wagon with the woman, learning how to weave baskets, while the child watches holding a ball. Entire page done in black ink brushpen and blue watercolour washes.
September 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
lydiajoypalmer.bsky.social
Before the First Light - pg12
nothing like a gay haircut to fix all your problems.
Also on AO3, all of part 2 available on my patreon!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Three panels of Viktor from Arcane, all illustrated with black ink brush pens and blue watercolour washes. Top panel is Viktor looking into the "camera" looking tired with his longer hair. Middle panel is Viktor's hands with a pair of scissors. Bottom panel is Viktor looking more alert with cute shorter layers in his hair.
September 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Before the First Light - pg11
Rise and shine, sleeping beauty!
#beforethefirstlight #viktor #arcane
Top panel is the rising sun with black silhouetted birds flying across, middle panel shows Viktor opening his tired eyes, bottom two panels are some clothes and his cane on a chair, and a pair of boots
September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Forgot to post here 😅 September Patreon rewards are a little deer print and toad sticker!
www.patreon.com/lydiajoypalmer
Gouache illustration of an orange deer grazing in green trees and ferns Gouache illustration of a purple and pink toad sitting in some green plants with bright coral flowers growing upwards
September 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM