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Sandpiper in Paradise
@sandpiper-paradise.bsky.social
She/her | 🖤🤍💜🩶| Beach bum in Maine | Animal lover and cat worshipper.
I make art of things that make me happy:
- Video games (BG3, Zelda)
- Animals (especially birds and cats)
- Painted jars/rocks and other random stuff. Currently vampire obsessed. 🩸
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Now that I’ve had time to make it, pinning this as a little intro.

I’m Sandpiper, a daydreamer in Maine with a passion for the creative arts. Join me as I rekindle my love of drawing! BG3 and Astarion have taken over my brain, but you’ll see other fandoms, animals, and beach vibes from me too!
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Friends- this carnivorous sponge is basically the COOLEST thing ever! Semi-transparent bulbous knobs, and totally covered in brittle stars *swoon* def new boyfriend material. Oh and I started another painting 😁 #deepsea #deepseacreatures 🐡🦑 #deepseaart #unseenocean #art #acryliconcanvas
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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An experiment. Not sure it is entirely successful, but sometimes it's fun to just fool around to no particular purpose 🤷🏻‍♂️
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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September 20, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Y’allstarion painting 🤠
#Astarion #Yallstarion #Farmerastarion
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A year of drawing Astarion - a collage of portraits capturing his essence.

I can’t thank @neilnewbon.bsky.social and @nuckpang.bsky.social enough for the love and talent they poured into this character who means so much to me and whose story touched me on a very personal level. ❤️

#astarion #bg3
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Do you know this bird? 🧐
It’s an iconic species of the South American rainforests 🌿🇵🇪
What would you have picked for Artist’s Choice Day? 🎨
#birdtober #birdart #wildlifeartist #aquarelle #watercolor #birdillustration #natureillustration #ornithology #andeanbirds #artprocess #sciart
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Drew a Least Weasel because the name always makes me chuckle...

"Thou art the very least of weasels!"

Yet ounce per ounce, probably one of the most vicious and terrifying predators on the planet (but also deadly cute!)

#art #SciArt
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Some past Fall theme chibi surprises! When you get a chibi surprise, you have the option to also make it seasonal when picking the vibe cause I love doing themed stuff 🤭

#bg3art #art #astarion
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Tonight is a full moon. I hear it will be full around 10 PM in Japan, but unfortunately, where I live, the sky is mostly cloudy, so it seems I won't be able to see the full moon. Instead, I'll post some full moon art.😉

#Illustration
#LineArt
#CommentPls
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Happy #WorldJellyfishDay!

I've drawn quite a few jellyfish in my time. Their relatively simple and distinctive shape make them an ideal subject for the beginner artist. As you improve, you can tackle the wider variety of color and form. Here is a fantastical one 🪼
November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I’m very late for this, but it looked too fun!

Hairstyles for both Emmeryn and Arrovan (who I’m starting to play with more). Em would love trying new hairstyles, Aro would hate it. He’s happy just pulling his hair into a messy ponytail.

What are your favorites for each of them?

#tav #bg3
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy Halloween! 🌕🦇 I’m also posting this (late) for the “Full moon” prompt for #vamptober2025

This is a redraw of my first Astarion fan art (that wasn’t a sketch). I drew the original a year ago and wanted to see how I had improved over a year (OG is in comments).

#astarion #bg3 #vampires
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Happy #Invertober day 31, and Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!

Death's-head hawk moth (Acherontia atropos)

Thank you to @fossilforager.bsky.social for the prompt list. Been a lot of fun and learned a lot 🦋🦗🪳🐛🪼🐌

#SciArt #Invertober2025
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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I was browsing through the archive of the #BirdWhisperer project and the eyes of this Long-eared Owl were just too striking to pass up!
Though I changed it up quite a bit, the reference photo can be found in the 2021 section.

#digitalart #art
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Happy Halloween from the worsties! This year Rae thought he was getting off easy not having to carry Rav around in a kangaroo pouch while trick or treating - jokes on him!!! Have fun with a feral Rav instead. 😘✌️

Rae: @itsnad.bsky.social

#RavioliTheBard #RaeBG3 #bg3fanart
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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“What will become of my dear friend? Where will his actions lead us then?” 🖤💀 #bg3vp
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Ok, good thing I started this one early enough because it was a project! But I had to do one of my favorite birds proud. It is always fascinating to me how birds that you think of as black are actually so many different colors. Here's my turkey vulture for this month's #BirdWhisperer

#SciArt 🪶
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today is National Black Cat Day and the perfect day to celebrate my sweet Moxie! 🖤🐈‍⬛

#cats #blackcats #nationalblackcatday
October 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Artist! Quote with your night art 🌌

Clearly I love the Aurora Borealis…
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Stayed up late to finish this drawing of my two lovebirds enjoying an autumn evening. ✨🍁

I want to be more active here again soon. Work has just been crazy. Hope everyone is having a lovely October! ❤️

#astarion #bg3 #tav #fanart
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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When you sneak into a library to do some research, but overdo things as a tiny bat and tire yourself out. Full faceplant. Good job his little snores are quiet! 🦇

#batstarion #batstarionSunday
October 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Squirrels! 🎃🧡

Art by Elisabeth Alba
The original painting is 3x3 inches.

We haven't gotten pumpkins for the front porch yet, but as soon as we do, the squirrels will start feasting!

#squirrels #pumpkins #autumn #illustration #cute #jackolantern
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The white Angraecums are for nobility, and the red Gladioluses are for strength/honor. The yellow mustard blossoms are for the hells. And the autumn crocuses represent BG and the park where Wyll grew up!
#baldursgate3 #bg3 #wyll #art #digitalart #fanart #videogames #portrait #illustration #flowers
October 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM