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netherbat.bsky.social
Batty
@netherbat.bsky.social
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human artist (canvas, digital, minis) • hobbyist v/ttrpg creator, gm, and player

she/they • demi, married • very neurodivergent
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roll20.net
"The gobling king: King Grol!"

"Like... Dave Grohl?"

“…Yes. Dave Grohl.”
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social
43 years ago today, readers the world over opened their newspapers and gazed upon cow tools for the first time. happy birthday cow tools. you look great.
The original Far Side Cow Tools Cartoon by Gary Larson. A cow stands on its hind legs behind a table, staring blankly at the viewer from behind its heavy brow ridge. On the table are four crudely made tools: a lump, a lump with an offset crooked handle, a long stick with hooked prongs at the end, and a crude handsaw with irregular teeth. In the background a barn sits on a hill. Caption reads, "Cow tools."
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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ssavaart.com
I Painted 100 Mini Album Covers and Gave Them Away at the Pinboard at My Local Art Store!
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! My very tattered and torn-up #ghost for your amusement-- she's a wraith, to be exact. #warcraftart

This was anti-burnout art. Something different, and for myself. Been wanting to make art of Lysa's ghostly self for a while, but man, a lot's been happening. So, here it is.
Against a hazy teal background where the barest hint of massive chains can be seen, floats a tattered ghost. She has an empty hood, and her legs trail off into ragged, cloth-like wisps. Parts of the ghost are damaged and sewn together by pale blue stitches. Her lower arms are just the shapes of bones, and her hands are claws. Her left arm is shattered, and sort of stuck in place by mysterious means. The ghost from the previous image is now floating in front of the windows of a giant spectral lantern: three blue windows with a crossbar through them. Below the ghostly figure are a lot of shadowy, reaching hands, all seem intent on grabbing at or for the ghost.
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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ssavaart.com
1 hour watercolor study of "Woman with a Parasol" by Claude Monet
(don't know why, but this turned out looking like a Hayao Miyazaki piece... and I'm not mad at all about it)
October 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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jamnpp.bsky.social
Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.
October 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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holboldoart.bsky.social
🎂 It's my special cake and candles day you all have to be nice to me because it's been QUITE the year 🎂

So share some of my paintings??
In the pew-lined interior of a dim medieval church lit by rows of candles on tall staffs and pale sunlight coming through a window, a tall humanoid crow figure with flowing black robes and a glowing yellow eye stands beneath an ornately carved semicircular arch in Norman Romanesque style. On the wall surrounding the arch are many colourful murals depicting more humanoid crow figures with halos, carrying various items including swords, spears, harps, and chalices. A painting set in a cosy shady woodland clearing on a sunny summer's day. In the centre of the frame, two figures sit on a fallen log mostly hidden by vegetation. The figure on the right has wavy blonde hair down past her shoulders, and wears a flowing white floor-length dress with long sleeves, with delicate lacework around the cuffs and neckline. She looks into the distance with a contemplative, sad expression. On her lap rests a small green book, covered by both of her hands. The figure on the left sits leaning with her head against shoulder of the other figure. She wears a similar dress but simpler, and in a dark slate grey. Her hair is dark and straight, and flows down her tilted face, and she looks off towards a nightingale bird perched on a nearby branch. She raises a hand towards the other figure as if to get her attention. Both figures are surrounded by various flowers. On the left of the frame are many spires of foxglove flowers in vivid pink and white, interspersed among green stinging nettles. On the right are the purple flowers of monkshood/wolfsbane. Wrapping around the figures is a clear stream flowing from a distant pond that descends in a series of steps. Around the stream are many small mossy rocks, and shoots of dark green dog's mercury. Above and behind the figures and flowers are two trees; on the left is a weeping willow with dangling dark green leaves. On the right are the branches of an old ash tree. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air.
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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kaseygifford.bsky.social
Halloween is like a modern version of the three goddesses/witches archetype repeated through human myth. Like the Hecate, the Moiroi or the Norns, American All Hallows has 3 faces: Sexy Halloween (maiden/youth) cute Halloween (children/mother) and scary Halloween (crone/death), all separate but one.
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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markoraassina.bsky.social
Hang in there, struggling artists
October 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
Some interior pieces from my VTT group's previous campaign (the one that just wrapped). I'm not the best at a lot of things, but I try to follow the Bob Ross rule of 'giving an impression' and letting the imagination do the rest.
The interior of a fantasy tavern. Crimson roots grow through the walls and floors, and string lights are used to decorate the inside. Trophies from war adorn the walls, including weapons, drums, and skulls. The fireplace glows magenta rather than orange. Attendees include an orange cat, a strange owl-deer, a blue elf, a kelpie, and a hooded lizard. A large blue-feathered friendly figure servers at the bar, and a humanoid with spider-like limbs acts as an attendant. The overall vibe is cozy, and hints at a larger establishment with stairs going up the back of the room. An image of a witchy chamber, adorned with drapery, occult tapestry, and glinting mirrors hanging from the ceiling. Shelves and tables are decorated with magical reagents (crystals, cards, bowls of herbs, parchments and scrolls) and shelves are lined with tomes. A plinth in the middle of the room holds a bowl of eerie crimson light. A circular window lights the room, because lord knows those candles aren't doing a good job of it. A large round room with four visible doors, overgrown with crimson roots. Fonts of glowing crimson liquid space out the room, and a giant statue of some sort of tree (also overgrown with real roots) stands tall in the middle. Lights overhead shine down a pink glow. The stone room has a stone plinth in front of the trees, which holds an old tome. We can't see what's written in the tome. A vibrantly-lit stone corridor bathed in orange and red light. Everything is very ornate, with violently violet banners hanging above. Many doorways line the corridor, spaced by columns. Crimson roots have broken through the floor, cracking the stone.
October 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
Went to a ren faire yesterday. Hadn't been to one in 25 years. Walked away with a head full of vibes. Might paint something about it, idk.
September 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
30 minute speedpaint of my 3.5e character-- a skeleton paladin, called Saint Lucius the 17th by the temple. Described, personality wise, as a "mute Kronk, but a skeleton".

Those who've known me a while may also find Luci here a little similar to an older character. 😉
A headshot of a skull in an old hood, surrounded by flowers. A bit of armor can be seen: a shiny gorget and breastplate.
September 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
netherbat.bsky.social
Also, have the "final boss" that my players faced. They were pretty sure they'd have to kill him, but surprise, he was just a little guy, kinda trapped, and very much a coward! I mean, his name was Lord Craven, after all...
A strange and thin humanoid creature wearing a stained white mask adorned with a crown of thorns. Blue glowing eyes peer fearfully from his mask. He is clutching the "throne" of roots he sits on in fear, but the roots also entangle him, trapping him there.
September 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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megsyv.bsky.social
HI READ MY WEBCOMIC IT'S ALL FREE AND ONLINE
www.daughterofthelilies.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
Oh right, I did paint a giant eldritch tree-queen for my vttrpg group. I'm still kinda proud of it, and the players' reaction was pretty great. I don't think they expected her to be so big and gnarly.
An artist's depiction of a massive, gnarled tree growing up through a ravine. Her bark is twisted and almost fleshy. Unlike a normal tree, she doesn't have any leaves, and is entirely crimson, with bright blood-red light seeping through the gaps in her bark.
September 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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sulamoon.bsky.social
Study, 47min
September 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
when burnout hits hard, we draw a lil' lysabet.

(she's ok, i promise)

speedpaint, digital art, yadda yadda
September 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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sulamoon.bsky.social
Study, 52min
September 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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kevinpetker.bsky.social
Someone purchasing one of my games would be really helpful for #SelfPromoSaturday.

#ttrpgs
#IndieGames
kevinpetker.bsky.social Kevin Petker - Combat Philosopher - ☝️✌️🖐️ @kevinpetker.bsky.social · Jun 21
Since I just sold a copy (YAY!), I'm going to #SelfPromoSaturday what I think is my best named game:

Claws & Affect - Cats versus the Supernatural.

And "affect" is used correctly!

#ttrpgs #cats #IndieGames

kpetker.itch.io/claws-affect
Claws & Affect by K. Petker
Cats versus the Supernatural
kpetker.itch.io
September 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
netherbat.bsky.social
Hello, I'm not dead! I've been suffering a months-long art block and finally broke through with art of my grandfatherly shadow-cultist, Nadaelius.

This scratchy-paint style is fun, and I might do more with it. That's twice now that it's gotten me through art block. #digitalart
August 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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myrmidia.bsky.social
Hey, instead of throwing 96 bucks at midj0urney & getting only slop, ugly ass D&D portraits out of it…
I offer you 350+ handcrafted designs for just $1!
There's also a $5 tier with cute little variants now, thanks to us consistently hitting 500+ Patrons!!!

patreon.com/Myrmidia 🤍👉👈
July 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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oskarghoti.bsky.social
6 years ago, I made a villainous character class for DnD 5e, specifically for GMs

The Ripper class is available for the low, low price of... nothing, or whatever you're comfortable with, until the end of July! (or when I remember to fix the price)
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/2828...
Ripper Class - Dungeon Masters Guild | DriveThruRPG.com
The rain creates a rhythmic melody on the roads of the Ivory Hall district, interrupted only by the footsteps of the rus
legacy.drivethrurpg.com
July 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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megsyv.bsky.social
this is not the status quo i expected
May 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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tedrick-art.bsky.social
Ghost!

Another page preview for my artbook, Monsters.
July 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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lichjuliorra.bsky.social
Commission for Elishtiri (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)✨

It was really interesting to work on the atmosphere in this piece — such an incredible character!

#commission украрт ukrart art digitalart draw drawing
July 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM