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Ran
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Ran @ranthebow.bsky.social · Jul 16
Wondering what my kickstarter is all about? This thread has all the information you need about this queer summer multi-media romance, written and illustrated by yours truly!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
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zo51m05.bsky.social
Briefly ventured back to theatre in January and got a great reminder about the cross-pollination you can find between creative forms.

Theatre has a special place in my heart, but I love how RPGs let me find a creative play free from the pressure of performance

libraryofzosimos.com/2026/01/21/o...
On Creative Play
Cross-pollination from theatre, RPGs, and creating for the sake of creating I just finished performing in a new production of a play that’s long had a special place in my heart: Square Product Thea…
libraryofzosimos.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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livousart.bsky.social
ferinha

#BRart #art
January 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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lyannatropes.bsky.social
Ametista (Three of Swords)

#art #oc #ocsky
An artwork inspired by the Three of Swords tarot card. Ametista is holding a sword in her hand, two more magical swords float by her side. The frame behind her is decorated with camellia flowers on the top left.
January 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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zo51m05.bsky.social
Just added some pre-generated player character options for my one-shot vampire adventure, The Eve of Bloody Stars – check it out!

z051m05.itch.io/the-eve-of-b...
The Eve of Bloody Stars by Zosimos
An adventure of vampiric mysticism and bloody fates for the Retrograde RPG
z051m05.itch.io
September 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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tarabush.bsky.social
Owl Dreams
#birdart #art #sciart
Commissioned drawing of a barn owl. The owl is drawn from the side, it has a subtle crown made of decaying sunflower petals. The image is very low saturation. Background is black. Multimedia.
September 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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riibrego.bsky.social
sleeping citrus #art (wallpapers below!)
An illustration of two tiny rabbits sleeping inside the peel of a hanging orange.
September 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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pegushi.bsky.social
Gold Foil Birds Stamp Washi

These were some birds that reminded me of my childhood back when I was living in China

#washitape #stationary
September 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Check these awesome and scenic RPGs out, perfect as an indoor activity in the cooler, almost fall weather! I'll personally be trying out The Eve of Bloody stars with some friends and I can't wait for the vibes!! 🍂
zo51m05.bsky.social Zosimos @zo51m05.bsky.social · Sep 5
Here in Madison, you can feel the seasons changing already – there's a crisp breeze in the air, but it's warm and balmy in the sunshine.

I have 2 brand new releases today to celebrate the changing seasons: The Summer of '64 in San Navarine and The Eve of Bloody Stars!

z051m05.itch.io
Zosimos
z051m05.itch.io
September 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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rubylith-art.bsky.social
Portrait of the champion Chinese geese I saw at the state fair

#birdart 🪶
Two Chinese geese on a purple background with some stars around them
September 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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blacksalander.bsky.social
daily sketch
August 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Update on Kireji! Paper is ordered, the story typeset is done, and I should be start binding in the next week!! There is still a bit of work to do on the artbook before it's ready for printing, but it is so cool to see it come together

#bookbinding
September 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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cuteosphere.bsky.social
Artists feel pressured to make new art too quickly at the moment. Normalise artists fucking disappearing for months. Just walk off into the woods for a year and come back with a single sketch. It’s good for you
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Check out Zo's awesome new print club to get your hands on unique rpgs, linocut prints, and more!! Everything is made by hand and is so so cool - I would know, I've seen it in person, and it's your chance too!! 🔥

ko-fi.com/studiozosimos
August 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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unenthusiast.com
live action catbus looking pretty sweet
orange cat lying on floor with square lights reflected on his flank that resembles lit windows
August 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Only 7 more hours in the Kireji Kickstarter! If this sounds like you:

🌱 Queer, haunting romance

🌱 A knight in shining armor

🌱 The connection between nature and humanity

🌱 Hand-bound books

Then you should check it out!

#bookbinding #indie

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
Kireji: A Handbound Queer Romantasy
A Ghibli-inspired, enemies-to-lovers illustrated novella bound by hand
www.kickstarter.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Only 3 more days left in the Kireji Kickstarter! ✨️

The story is inspired by Princess Mononoke, with its ancient forest and forest gods at odds with the humans around them. And it's all about love. If that sounds like your vibe, make sure to check it out!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
Kireji: A Handbound Queer Romantasy
A Ghibli-inspired, enemies-to-lovers illustrated novella bound by hand
www.kickstarter.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
A little over $100 left till we hit that stretch goal!!

Thank you to everyone who has backed so far. Let's all continue to share this project with anyone in your life that would enjoy this Princess Mononoke inspired romance so we can hit that goal!

🌱Live now on Kickstarter 🌱
zo51m05.bsky.social Zosimos @zo51m05.bsky.social · Jul 24
Only one week left of @ranthebow.bsky.social's kickstarter for Kireji!

They're already within reach of their first stretch goal – let's help them get there!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
Kireji: A Handbound Queer Romantasy
A Ghibli-inspired, enemies-to-lovers illustrated novella bound by hand
www.kickstarter.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Only 7 days left to back the Kireji Kickstarter! ✨

If queer, heartfelt, and handbound art is your thing, check out what Kireji has to offer!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
July 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
There is a reason the Knight went into the forest to dispatch the Forest God...but the Forest God chose to show him something different

Learn more of their story, live on Kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
July 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
The Ranger (and her bear!!) are supporting characters in Kireji, a queer, foresty romance! Meet and learn more about her role in this story 🍁

Live now on Kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
July 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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zo51m05.bsky.social
Diving into a reread of @ranthebow.bsky.social's Kireji today and so in love with the world and the characters they've created.

I'm so very excited to see Kireji getting out into the world on Kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
Kireji: A Handbound Queer Romantasy
A Ghibli-inspired, enemies-to-lovers illustrated novella bound by hand
www.kickstarter.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
"The fireflies light his way, a trail few have followed. The moss ripples under his feet..
The intruder is covered in a foreign material, cold and man-made. His teeth are sharp. It’s unnatural, they cry. Hurry, they urge the God."

Live on Kickstarter

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
Kireji: A Handbound Queer Romantasy
A Ghibli-inspired, enemies-to-lovers illustrated novella bound by hand
www.kickstarter.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
ranthebow.bsky.social
Update to the Kireji Kickstarter!

Stretch goals have been posted, and our first goal is not too far off!! Now is the time to grab your own copy of this heartfelt and queer summer romance

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
July 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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athanaca.bsky.social
Adorable Blueberry birbs🫐one male and one female!

#bluebirdart #birdillustration #patternedbird #cutebirdart #fantasybirb #tinybirds #colorfulcreatures #decorativeart #pastelpalette #whimsicalwildlife #birbart #avianstudy
A pair of Plumbeous water redstart illustration
July 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
ranthebow.bsky.social
I've been posting a lot of The Knight and The God as the main characters of Kireji, but they aren't the only characters to make up this rich world

Meet The Scholar!

Learn more about him and the romance he helps support through the Kickstarter, now live!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kir...
July 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM