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Merry the DM
@merrydm.bsky.social
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Genderfluid (he/him, she/her, they/them), 39 years old

Parent, Dungeon Master, Miniature Painter
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merrydm.bsky.social
I would say not for me in general, but there are some games that seem to intentionally attempt to invoke such feelings that can successfully pull off that feat.
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
While I think these colors are fine, and maybe even typical, for an octopus mini, I think I'd like to try some more vibrant colors next time.
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A custom painted miniature of an Octopus. They have bright orange skin with darker splotches, and yellow eyes with horizontal black pupils. They have their arms splayed out across the ocean floor, and their body low. A back view of the Octopus's mi i, showing off their spread out arms.
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
I'm not sure that smaller squids like the mini is depicting come in this color, but I think it looks good regardless of accuracy.
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A custom painted miniature of a Squid. They have a dark orange coloration and dark eyes. They rise up vertically from the ocean floor, propped up on the ends of their extended arms and tentacles. On the seabed around them is a white clam with a pearl in it, some pebbles, a yellowish seahorse hiding in some green seaweed, and an orange and white striped conch shell. A back view of the Squid's mini, showing off their mantle and the seahorse. A side view of the Squid's mini, showing off their arms and the pearl in the open clam.
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
Oh, nice! Glad to hear everything is going smoothly so far, and fingers crossed for no side effects!
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
Sharks are swift and powerful predators with keen senses. This makes them excellent aids in aquatic battle, or dangerous opponents.
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A custom painted miniature of a Shark. This one is modeled after a great white shark, with a gray upper body, a white underbelly body, black eyes, a pink inner mouth, and numerous broad teeth. They are leaping out of the water with their mouth open, their back half still submerged in the crest of water. A side view of the Shark's mini, showing off their underbelly and the water around their tail. A side view of the Shark's mini, showing off their gills and fins. A back view of the Shark's mini, showing of their massive back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
Oh, I have been hoping for this! So excited!
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
merrydm.bsky.social
Dolphins may not be the most dangerous ocean creature, but they can slam into larger creatures to keep them at bay. These were also some of my first successes with finding a way to paint translucent water.
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A custom painted miniature of a Dolphin. They have gray skin with a light gray underbelly and dark eyes. They are leaping above the water, their upper body mostly horizontal and their tail hanging lower. The water below them is cresting up into a wave. A back view of the Dolphin's mini, showing off their tail flukes. A side view of the Dolphin's mini, showing off their profile and the wave beneath them.
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
I love Lizardfolk, my absolute favorite for sure!
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
Single color horses feel harder to paint, if only because I want to make them interesting. Still, I think this black horse came out pretty well.
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A custom painted miniature of a horse. They have a black coat, mane, tail, and hooves. They are wearing a brown saddle, bit, and bridle, with a blue saddle blanket trimmed in gray, silver stirrups, and a dark brown bedroll. They stand upright, looking forward. A back view of the Horse's mini, showing off their tail and gear. A side view of the Horse's mini, showing off their profile and coat.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
merrydm.bsky.social
I really like the combination of fancy clothes and savage pose, it really speaks to the duality of these creatures.
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A custom painted miniature of a Vampire. He has pale gray skin, long black hair with white streaks on the sides, and red eyes. He wears a blue coat with dark blue cuffs and elaborate silver trim. Frilly white sleeves and a cravat are visible, the later set with a silver brooch with a blue gem. He also wears a dark blue cape, sash, and pants, with tall black boots. A Longsword is sheathed on his left side, with a silver pommel and crossguard set with a blue gem. He is posed lunging forward, his left hand raised and back, and his right slashing out. His cape is billowing behind him. A side view of the Vampire's mini, showing off his profile and lunging pose. A back view of the Vampire's mini, showing off his cape and long hair. A side view of the Vampire's mini, showing off his sheathed longsword.
October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM