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SplitGillStudio
@splitgillstudio.bsky.social
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https://SplitGillStudio.com

Multidisciplinary, queer artist hanging out in NC.

[they/them]

❤️ Things I Like: Tea, Axolotls, Birds, Printmaking, Books, Fungi/Moss, BJDs, Fountain Pens & Inks

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Peeking though the flowers! 🪻
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#kumukuku #kumukukukiri #bjd #balljointeddoll #balljointeddolls #tinybjd #anthrobjd #foxbjd
A pale lavender fox-like ball-jointed doll with green eyes and delicate gold details on its ears is partially hidden among dried flowers in shades of purple, brown, and blue. The focus is on the doll’s face, framed by the surrounding blossoms, creating a dreamy and whimsical atmosphere. A pale lavender fox-like ball-jointed doll with green eyes and delicate gold details on its ears is partially hidden among dried flowers in shades of purple, brown, and blue. The focus is on the doll’s face, framed by the surrounding blossoms, creating a dreamy and whimsical atmosphere.
October 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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They also sent extra elastic, eye putty and some free eyeballs! I put them in for now so he'd have some peepers but I fully intend to making the actual eyes from the movie. I might even mod the eyes to be larger! 2/2 #kpdh #kpdhtiger #kpopdemonhunters #bjd #balljointeddoll #boxopening
A small, light blue, cat-like doll with red eyes stands on a dark gray surface, with one hand raised as if waving or gesturing. The doll's body is segmented at the joints. In the blurred background on the left, a light orange pouch with a cartoon capybara face is visible, and on the right, the edge of an open box can be seen. A small, light blue, cat-like doll with red eyes stands on a dark surface. The doll's right arm is crossed over its chest, and its tail is curved behind it. In the blurred background, a light orange pouch with a cartoon capybara face is visible on the left, and a cardboard box is on the right, with greenery and light visible through a window. A small, light blue, cat-like doll with red eyes sits on a dark gray surface. Its small hands are raised near its face, giving it a playful or shy appearance. The doll's body has visible joints at the knees, hips, elbows, and shoulders. In the background, a light orange pouch with a brown cartoon capybara face is partially visible. A small, open, black box is shown on a dark gray surface, with two small, round, pink doll eyes nestled in a black foam insert. Next to it, a blue and gold patterned pouch is partially visible. In the foreground, two small, clear plastic bags contain a thin white elastic band and a small white adhesive strip.
September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Derpy has arrived from AileenDoll! He's so cute and I can't wait to customize him! He actually arrived the day after I left for a con but I'm home now & finally got to open him up! The extras are super sweet too and I love the little bag! 1/2 #kpdh #kpdhtiger #kpopdemonhunters #bjd #balljointeddoll
A light blue, cat-like doll with big blue eyes and a long, curved tail sits on a dark gray surface. Its body is segmented at the joints for articulation. In the background, a fuzzy, light orange pouch with a cartoon capybara is partially visible. A rectangular, dark red gift box with a textured surface is tied with a light cream-colored ribbon. The ribbon forms a neat bow on top, and a small, white gift tag hangs from the center of the bow. The tag has red text and three red dots at the bottom. The box rests on a dark gray surface. An open, light-colored box sits on a dark gray surface, revealing a blue and gold patterned drawstring pouch with a beige top half. Inside the pouch is an object wrapped in a light brown material. A dark purple card with white text reading Aileen Doll and a website address is placed in the box ina clear plastic sleeve. Behind this box is the lid, which is a dark red color and tied with a cream-colored ribbon and a gift tag. An unboxed, fuzzy, light orange pouch with a cartoon capybara face is placed inside an open light-colored gift box with a pink interior. To the left, a small drawstring pouch is open, revealing a yellow sticky note that says "Gift!" and what appears to be a black box. In the background, a dark red gift box lid with a cream-colored ribbon sits on a dark gray surface.
September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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CATCH ME AT @fursonacon.bsky.social THIS FRIDAY-SUNDAY! I'll be in the Dealers Den at Booth 6 with lots of new goodies and a limited edition, con exclusive sticker! More info on the stamp rally coming soon as well so keep yer eyes peeled, matey!
#fursonacon #fursonacon2025 #furrycon
A promotional graphic for Fursonacon 2025 and SplitGill Studio. The image features the studio's logo with a red arrow pointing to Booth #6 on a map of the Dealers Den. To the left of the map, there's a smaller image of a pink axolotl character wearing a pirate hat with a big red feather. On its very round buttocks there's a blue X and it stands next to a text bubble that says, "X Marks the Spot." The text below the mini treasure map icon says "stop by to join the stamp rally as well!"
August 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Hope y'all are getting excited for @fursonacon.bsky.social in a week! I'll be in the dealers den with some limited con exclusive pirate booty stickers! I can't wait to see y'all there!
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#fursonacon2025 #furrycon #axolotlsticker #axolotls #fursonacon #furryart #axolotl
A hand holds a die-cut sticker featuring a pirate-themed axolotl character. The axolotl has pink frills, a blue pirate hat, a blue striped scarf, and a playful smile. An "X" is marked on its hip, and next to it is text that reads “X Marks the Spot.” Along the bottom it says “Fursonacon 2025 @splitgillstudio.” In the background, colorful artwork and prints are displayed on a rack.
August 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Ahhhh I completely forgot to upload this attack on @bunnblebeeb.bsky.social's Monty! I love esk so much 😍
#artfight #artfight2025 #artfightteamcrystals #artfightteamfossils #af2025
A digital painting featuring a nighttime scene with a fictional creature (known as an esk) curled up on a dark blue-grey grass. It has a white face with a golden diamond mark in the center and a dark, furry body with a long, flowing golden-brown tail. From the top of its head, two fluffy white antennae/horns sprout. Small, irregular golden-yellow spots cover the fur. Wisps of glowing, light yellow energy emanate from various points on its body, including around its face, on its back, and throughout its tail.
July 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Finished #artfight revenge on @stardust-strix.bsky.social! I adore owls so much and it was a blast drawing Autumn and all the space elements!
#artfight2025 #af2025 #artfightteamcrystals #artfightteamfossils
A digital illustration depicts a stocky anthropomorphic barn owl standing in a starry, cosmic background. The owl has a light brown, heart-shaped face with large, golden eyes with dark pupils. His body is covered in light brown and white feathers. He is dressed in a dark red t-shirt, a black leather jacket, and dark blue jeans with a belt. His hands are in the jacket's pockets. Behind the owl, a glowing blue ring-shaped nebula encircles it, resembling a galaxy. The background is a vibrant mix of purple, blue, and orange nebulae with numerous white stars scattered throughout.
July 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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#Artfight Revenge on cupid_is_mutated's donkey cowboy, Colter!

The thing I adore about AF is being able to experiment a lot. It's not perfect but I learned a ton!

#artfight2025 #artfightteamcrystals #artfightteamfossils #af2025
A papercraft-style illustration of a character with shaggy green hair with visible brown roots, a light complexion, and large, bright green eyes with white highlights. They have a subtle smile with visible teeth that reveal a gap between the two front ones. Two donkey ears perch on their head, one slightly tilted down. The character wears a dark reddish-brown jacket with lighter brown stitching details, a dark red collared shirt, and a green neckerchief secured with a yellow band. The background is a plain, light yellow square framed by a thicker orange border.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Second #ArtFight attack! This one is for @orbyzarby.bsky.social!

#artfight2025 #artfightteamcrystals #artfightteamfossils #af2025
A colorful drawing of a tadpole with legs jumping off a lilypad. There is an abstract light yellow blob behind them and two more lilypads on either side. The tadpole is bluish green with spots and a purpleish tail. It is wearing purple and pink sneakers.
July 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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First attack of #ArtFight and its friendly fire for @silverhavok.bsky.social

#artfight2025 #af2025 #artfightteamcrystals #artfightteamfossils
Image of a long gray dragon, like creature posed at right angles within a square. Its head in the center is open with a pink tongue sticking out. The neck has spiky frills that go from blue in the center to purple on the edge two horns stick up from the top of its head with pink bands on each segment.
July 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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#ARTFIGHT STARTS TODAY!

I'm artfight.net/~splitgillstudio on Team Crystals! Drop your links below (either team, I do friendly fire as well) - esp if you have weird critters, axolotls, long noodles, etc

Here's the characters I have up this year:

#artfight2025 #teamfossils #teamcrystals
screenshot of 8 square images featuring a different character in each one with their names in a desaturated pink below each image. In order from left to right, top to bottom: -Aurion (monstersona) - image of a corvid skull surrounded by black fluffy that's highlighted in purples, holding a glowing stone that casts yellow light -Petra Kor (unicorn shifter) - image of a light brown skinned man with short, curly green and blonde hair and a unicorn horn holding a mug of hot tea. He's wearing a comfortable looking blue turtleneck sweater with a patterned green cardigan overtop, and light yellow pants. -Maple (barn owl + red panda gryphon) - image of a tiny bipedal being with the body, tail, and ears of a red panda and the head and wings of a barn owl. -Fen (axolotl) - image of an anthro axolotl with blue skin and light green spots and gills and curly teal hair. They're standing amongst leaves and are wearing a cream button down shirt patterned with little mushrooms. -Elys (dragon thing) - image of a cream colored noodly dragon with three orange eyes, multiple limbs, and way too much tea floating about them Zahne (eldritch wolpertinger) - photograph of a ball jointed doll that looks like a rabbit with fangs. She has her face slightly pulled to the side like a mask, revealing concentric rows of sharp white teeth in a deep red mouth that covers her whole face. -Myshk (sphinx) - image of a sphinx in pale green. She has ram horns and long floppy ears.. her face and paws are white and her tail is dark green. She's covered in moss and mushrooms. - Foxglove (borzoi) - image of the head of an anthro borzoi with a cream snout and brown eye markings. She has long brown hair with flowers inside. Next to her head is a little 'speech' bubble in red with a cream colored garden trowel inside of it.
July 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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This Saturday, June 21st is Out! Raleigh Pride! - I better see y'all there!

I'll be at booth H5 (on Hargett St, between Fayetteville & Salisbury). Come say hello! 🎉

#raleighpride #outraleighpride #raleighnc #downtownraleigh #pride
Partial map for the 2025 Out!Raleigh Event showing the location of booth H5 on Hargett St between Salisbury and Fayetteville. Save the Date design for Out!Raleigh Pride with a pink background and blue, red, yellow, and green stars. June 20-21, 2025 - Fayetteville St | Downtown Raleigh, NC. *not on poster but the two days will have different events, Friday is more adult oriented while Saturday is more family oriented.
June 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! My name is Smote and I'm a queer, multidisciplinary artist in the southern USA. I love printmaking of all kinds, painting, and digital media. I also dabble in photography, merch design, 3D sculpting and printing.

🎨 splitgillstudio.com
🛒 splitgillstudio.square.site
A high-angle shot shows a collection of four different linocut prints arranged on a dark, gridded cutting mat. In the upper left corner, a print on white paper depicts a black wolpertinger (a rabbit-like creature with wings and fangs) in flight.. Next to it, in the upper right, is a similar print, but the wings are printed in a vibrant orange-red gradient. In the lower left, a framed print sits against the others. It features a stylized, black corvid on a light green leaf against a brown background, enclosed in a simple black frame. The print in the lower right showcases a red, intricately patterned rabbit surrounded by white flowers with yellow centers and dark teal leaves, all set against a teal circular background on white paper. A close-up shot shows a small, cartoonish enamel pin in the shape of a mushroom-headed creature, resting on bright green, blade-like leaves. The character has a rounded, light tan body, short, stubby legs, and a small, curled axolotl tail on its right side. Its face is simple and cute, with two small, black, oval eyes and a tiny, curved smile. A close-up shot captures a portion of a three-dimensional, intricately cut paper artwork affixed to a plain, light gray wall. The artwork has a circular design, with layers of dark teal and white screen-printed imagery that has been meticulously cut to create a complex, organic pattern. A high-angle, close-up shot captures an open, accordion-folded book resting on a stark white surface. The book's pages are made of a translucent material, allowing the light to pass through and cast soft, diffused shadows below. The book is arranged in a slightly fanned-out manner, revealing the various patterns and colors printed on its pages. The page on the far left displays a delicate, light green and blue map-like design with fine lines and subtle shading. Adjacent to it, the next visible page features a more abstract pattern with horizontal stripes in shades of orange, brown, and white. The following section of the folded book shows a glimpse of another page with similar earthy-toned stripes. The page on the far right stands upright, showcasing a vibrant, abstract design in shades of green and white, resembling swirling patterns or topographical contours. The translucent nature of the pages creates an overlapping effect where the designs from different pages subtly show through each other, adding depth and complexity to the visual.
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Uggh, so my Nikon D90 camera is giving me an error and I'm sure the cost to fix is going to be a nightmare. If anyone has recs for DLSR camera repair in the Triangle North Carolina area, please drop a comment.
April 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Super stoked about my new discord reaction image from @hr-bananabird.bsky.social of Aurion! I use the *so good* Pascha reaction so often that it's nice to have a custom one! Go commission them NOW!
Moving image of a corvid-skull faced creature with black fluff, rabbit ears, and glowing blue eyes. They have white fluff on their chest and tips of their fingers and are draped in gold jewelry. Their pose is referenced from the "so good" reaction image of Pascha from The Emperor's New Groove with their head nodding and their hands up, one of them forming the "okay" sign with thumb and forefinger forming a circle. As they nod their head, their ears bounce as well.
March 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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@dvcreations.bsky.social hoofies came in! Very excited to get this element added on for Aurion's costume.
Photo pointing at a person's slipper covered feet. On their right foot is a bright gold cloven hoof covering the front of their slipper.
February 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Woke up with a headache so I spent the morning off-phone with this shoumei tea cake from @fridaytea.com inspired by The Locked Tomb series. If you haven't read it yet, what on earth are you waiting for?!
#tea #teatime #shiboridashi #teaware #fridaytea #teacake #whitetea #looseleaftea #gongfucha
Warm golden tea in a ceramic tea cup sits on a wooden table alongside a dark ceramic tea pot with a lid and a black tea wrapper with a white skull design. A multi-paned window is in the background showing a blurred outdoor scene with trees and buildings. The focus is on the tea cup in the foreground.
February 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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New sticker design? That's a moray eel.... Pasta amore!
#pasta #spaghettiandmeatballs #thatsamore #pastalove
Black and white sketch on lined paper of a moray eel curled up with meatballs, mouth open in a grin. Cursive text above the eel reads "pasta amore"
February 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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💙 We match! 💙

Getting all ready for @nycdollcon in a few weeks by finally getting around to painting Whisper's face. I think her body is going to have to wait until after though, unless I suddenly find a bunch of free time! #dollsky #bjdsky #bjd #balljointeddolls #dollcustomizing
Close up shot of a light-skinned hand with pale, medium, and dark blue paint puddles beside a pale blue ball jointed doll torso; watercolor pencils are arranged at the top on a black case. The doll has makeup in blue tones and also has clear wings that look like maple seeds (helicopter or whirligig seeds)
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Just need to do some edge cleanup but I'm really happy with how my overhead sign turned out! I'll be adding magnets to the back so I can display it above my booth at my upcoming conventions! #conventionbooth #conbooth #artistalleyboothdisplay #signage #art #artsky
photograph of a handmade sign for SplitGill Studio featuring a cartoon axolotl face in yellow with red gills superimposed over a lily pad. The sign is made more dimensional using foam core board to create stacked layers of each element.
February 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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So y'all know those leg-spinny charms that make the character look like they're running?

What if I....

#dandadan #turbogranny #anime
Drawing of the maneki-neko version of the character Turbo Granny from the series DanDaDan. The cat-like being is running with arms and legs outstretched. She has white fur with pink paws, yellow eyes, and red inside her ears and on top of her head. Around her neck is a red collar with a golden bell and a koban (oval shaped coin). Her expression is grinning wide showing teeth and an amused eye in yellow and black.
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Some of these are quite old but I miss taking more aesthetic shots of my crew. I should try and get back to that this year! #bjd #balljointeddolls #bjds #dollsky #dolls
Photo of a blue skinned doll with yellow eyes and mint hair. It has pink flowers behind the right ear and a large opal-like gemstone with silver wings hanging from the neck. Photo of a cream skinned ball jointed doll with mouse like ears, a blue dress with stars, and pale purple and blue curly hair piled up in a side-bun. Photo of a blue skinned ball jointed doll with light grey-purple hair and a flower crown. Photo of a brown skin ball jointed doll with a light grey-purple wig, flower crown, and golden antlers wearing a green and brown plaid dress.
January 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Thank you! Honestly, so far all of mine have been mailed out to others (and these are still up for trade if you'd like to do an exchange!). I love sending (and receiving) art mail so I even made these little stamps for my envelopes!
Image of a hand holding up a stack of envelopes that show a hand-carved stamp reading "art mail do not bend" in red ink and colorful washi tapes sealing the letters.
January 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Hang out with me for a minute while I carve!
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#printmaking #linocut #blockprinting #ginkgoleaves #yearofthesnake #lunarnewyear #blockprint
January 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Down to just a few remaining prints of this edition! Tandem ad Finem is a two layer lithograph with a green chine-collé.

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#bsnm #nightmarket #printmaking #lithography #art #shopsmall
Lithographic print of the cellular structure of leaves at various magnifications in black and various shades of green. Lithographic print of the cellular structure of leaves at various magnifications in black and various shades of green.
January 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM