Ricardo Bessa ✏
@rbessaaa.bsky.social
Some favourite sketches from a life drawing session with the lovely @davidieuan.bsky.social, from before I left London. Should I start a thread with all my life drawing, or do people prefer separate posts? What's the consensus here?
#art #lifedrawing
#art #lifedrawing
August 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Some favourite sketches from a life drawing session with the lovely @davidieuan.bsky.social, from before I left London. Should I start a thread with all my life drawing, or do people prefer separate posts? What's the consensus here?
#art #lifedrawing
#art #lifedrawing
Late to the game as always, but MCM London is happening right now and I'm there!
May 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Late to the game as always, but MCM London is happening right now and I'm there!
Here's Shaarif, drawn at @edfirth.bsky.social's East London Life Drawing a while back.
#art #lifedrawing #queerart
#art #lifedrawing #queerart
May 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Here's Shaarif, drawn at @edfirth.bsky.social's East London Life Drawing a while back.
#art #lifedrawing #queerart
#art #lifedrawing #queerart
🌼 WHITESTONE IS FOR LOVERS 🌸 a t-shirt for @criticalrole.bsky.social - inspired by vintage postcards, I loved figuring out ways to adapt my usual style to a new format.
(I also did the lettering, which isn't particularly complex but I'm proud all the same)
#art #criticalrole
(I also did the lettering, which isn't particularly complex but I'm proud all the same)
#art #criticalrole
February 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🌼 WHITESTONE IS FOR LOVERS 🌸 a t-shirt for @criticalrole.bsky.social - inspired by vintage postcards, I loved figuring out ways to adapt my usual style to a new format.
(I also did the lettering, which isn't particularly complex but I'm proud all the same)
#art #criticalrole
(I also did the lettering, which isn't particularly complex but I'm proud all the same)
#art #criticalrole
So these guys kept me going for hundreds of hours while working (specially during the pandemic), helped me learn a game I love, have made me feel many feels.
Then I was asked me to do a t-shirt for them, got a shout out from Laura Bailey, and I can't get over it. 💛 @criticalrole.bsky.social
Then I was asked me to do a t-shirt for them, got a shout out from Laura Bailey, and I can't get over it. 💛 @criticalrole.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
So these guys kept me going for hundreds of hours while working (specially during the pandemic), helped me learn a game I love, have made me feel many feels.
Then I was asked me to do a t-shirt for them, got a shout out from Laura Bailey, and I can't get over it. 💛 @criticalrole.bsky.social
Then I was asked me to do a t-shirt for them, got a shout out from Laura Bailey, and I can't get over it. 💛 @criticalrole.bsky.social
Maybe this is a thread where I keep record of games I play? Anyway, you probably don't need anyone else to tell you how mind-blowingly good DISCO ELYSIUM is but I finished it a while back and it truly shook me to my core
February 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Maybe this is a thread where I keep record of games I play? Anyway, you probably don't need anyone else to tell you how mind-blowingly good DISCO ELYSIUM is but I finished it a while back and it truly shook me to my core
Did someone say Midst art? 👀
December 4, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Did someone say Midst art? 👀
Okay fine, if you were to TWIST MY ARM for 4 more games...
December 4, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Okay fine, if you were to TWIST MY ARM for 4 more games...
Introduce yourself with four video games
(I JUST played Outer Wilds and it immediately shot up to "wow this might have changed my life")
(I JUST played Outer Wilds and it immediately shot up to "wow this might have changed my life")
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Introduce yourself with four video games
(I JUST played Outer Wilds and it immediately shot up to "wow this might have changed my life")
(I JUST played Outer Wilds and it immediately shot up to "wow this might have changed my life")
I haven't posted life drawing sketches here before, but people seem to like them over on Instagram! I might add a few more through the week, but take a look at the currently available ones here:
www.ricardobessa.com/store?catego...
www.ricardobessa.com/store?catego...
December 1, 2024 at 5:42 PM
I haven't posted life drawing sketches here before, but people seem to like them over on Instagram! I might add a few more through the week, but take a look at the currently available ones here:
www.ricardobessa.com/store?catego...
www.ricardobessa.com/store?catego...
I've gone and done it! My shop is LIVE, right here: www.ricardobessa.com/store
In addition to the usual prints, art books and MtG stuff (including APs, playmats and tokens), I'm also selling original life drawing sketches with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thanks for looking 💛
In addition to the usual prints, art books and MtG stuff (including APs, playmats and tokens), I'm also selling original life drawing sketches with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thanks for looking 💛
December 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM
I've gone and done it! My shop is LIVE, right here: www.ricardobessa.com/store
In addition to the usual prints, art books and MtG stuff (including APs, playmats and tokens), I'm also selling original life drawing sketches with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thanks for looking 💛
In addition to the usual prints, art books and MtG stuff (including APs, playmats and tokens), I'm also selling original life drawing sketches with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thanks for looking 💛
I'm opening my shop for a few days! But more importantly, I spent an exhausting morning attempting to photograph my STUFF in an appealing way. So now you all must see these
November 29, 2024 at 10:00 PM
I'm opening my shop for a few days! But more importantly, I spent an exhausting morning attempting to photograph my STUFF in an appealing way. So now you all must see these
This is usually organised on Instagram, but posting here! I'm doing portfolio reviews this Friday morning aimed at people from marginalised/underrepresented communities.
I have a couple of slots left, link for details!
www.instagram.com/p/DC1f_-eKtN...
I have a couple of slots left, link for details!
www.instagram.com/p/DC1f_-eKtN...
November 26, 2024 at 3:46 PM
This is usually organised on Instagram, but posting here! I'm doing portfolio reviews this Friday morning aimed at people from marginalised/underrepresented communities.
I have a couple of slots left, link for details!
www.instagram.com/p/DC1f_-eKtN...
I have a couple of slots left, link for details!
www.instagram.com/p/DC1f_-eKtN...
Post your most popular art from twitter
Easily the bakers 🥖 It's an oldie, it's from a time when I was only just starting to feel comfortable making visibly queer work, so it has a special place in my heart.
Easily the bakers 🥖 It's an oldie, it's from a time when I was only just starting to feel comfortable making visibly queer work, so it has a special place in my heart.
November 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Post your most popular art from twitter
Easily the bakers 🥖 It's an oldie, it's from a time when I was only just starting to feel comfortable making visibly queer work, so it has a special place in my heart.
Easily the bakers 🥖 It's an oldie, it's from a time when I was only just starting to feel comfortable making visibly queer work, so it has a special place in my heart.
Also anyone who brings me treats from across the world has my heart FOREVER, thank you so much @alababwa.bsky.social 🥺
November 18, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Also anyone who brings me treats from across the world has my heart FOREVER, thank you so much @alababwa.bsky.social 🥺
I haven't had these artbooks in stock for a few years, excited to bring them back one last time 💖
November 15, 2024 at 1:47 PM
I haven't had these artbooks in stock for a few years, excited to bring them back one last time 💖
On my way to Thought Bubble! Hopefully see a few of you this weekend 🤗
November 15, 2024 at 1:47 PM
On my way to Thought Bubble! Hopefully see a few of you this weekend 🤗
Created an email label so I can easily find (and copy/paste) emails where I've decided to explain why I won't work for free 😬
(I swear these emails are not as condescending as this label makes me sound)
(I swear these emails are not as condescending as this label makes me sound)
November 11, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Created an email label so I can easily find (and copy/paste) emails where I've decided to explain why I won't work for free 😬
(I swear these emails are not as condescending as this label makes me sound)
(I swear these emails are not as condescending as this label makes me sound)
It's #PortfolioDay! I'm Ricardo, Portuguese illustrator in London drifting around in your fantasy games and your (often queer) book covers. 👋
Links!
📸 instagram.com/rbessaaa/
🐦 x.com/rbessaaa
Links!
📸 instagram.com/rbessaaa/
🐦 x.com/rbessaaa
July 9, 2024 at 4:50 PM
It's #PortfolioDay! I'm Ricardo, Portuguese illustrator in London drifting around in your fantasy games and your (often queer) book covers. 👋
Links!
📸 instagram.com/rbessaaa/
🐦 x.com/rbessaaa
Links!
📸 instagram.com/rbessaaa/
🐦 x.com/rbessaaa
Illustrators... do you ever DESIGN? I've wanted to have some simple branding for a while but I'm so ignorant of typography and co.
I struggled for far too long with this thumbnail for a comic con, just to find a font that feels acceptable. I might need to look into a skillshare or ten.
I struggled for far too long with this thumbnail for a comic con, just to find a font that feels acceptable. I might need to look into a skillshare or ten.
April 18, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Illustrators... do you ever DESIGN? I've wanted to have some simple branding for a while but I'm so ignorant of typography and co.
I struggled for far too long with this thumbnail for a comic con, just to find a font that feels acceptable. I might need to look into a skillshare or ten.
I struggled for far too long with this thumbnail for a comic con, just to find a font that feels acceptable. I might need to look into a skillshare or ten.
I did this illustration for the MtG Modern Horizons 3 Gift Bundle 🌸 one of the coolest projects I worked on last year. I will take anything that lets me draw a flowing cape
April 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM
I did this illustration for the MtG Modern Horizons 3 Gift Bundle 🌸 one of the coolest projects I worked on last year. I will take anything that lets me draw a flowing cape
I've been telling myself I need to used BSky more and this is as good a start as any.
Going to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social once again, see you there! 🤗
Going to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social once again, see you there! 🤗
April 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I've been telling myself I need to used BSky more and this is as good a start as any.
Going to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social once again, see you there! 🤗
Going to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social once again, see you there! 🤗
On my way to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social 😊
November 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM
On my way to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social 😊