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Talien Travere
@talientravere.bsky.social
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Don’t worry, the ghosts are friendly! …Mostly

Artist, gamer, proprietor of a haunted teahouse. Come in for hot drinks and chill vibes

https://www.youtube.com/@TalienTravere

#TalienArt
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I was so sure this would be a disaster, but it really came together by the end!

Next challenge: Limited palette

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut_a...)
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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He is coming along nicely... There's still plenty left to do, but I'll probably pick this up again next week

#TalienArt #Amarantus

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QRB...)
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Here's this week's speedpaint, plus a comparison with the original! It's really cool to see how my speedpaints have evolved

#GenshinImpact #TalienArt

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D1I...)
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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A little late, but happy birthday @cocistormvt.bsky.social!

#TalienArt
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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I've been thinking for a while about how I can spice up my Speedpaint Sundays, and this is what I came up with. Introducing: Speedpaint Sunday Challenge Modes! Every week, I will spin a wheel to decide the next week's challenge
A graphic demonstrating the Speedpaint Sunday Challenge Modes. The first five are illustrated using drawings of an apple on a table. Standard: regular speedpaint rules No blending: hard edges only, for more of a cel shaded style Linework: no coloring or shading, only lines Limited palette: use a limited set of colors from the original image Palette swap: pick (or randomly generate) a new color palette Cheat mode: allow color picker, tracing, etc Round 2: pick a previous speedpaint, give it another hour Redo: pick a previous speedpaint, try it again from scratch Untimed: do a full-length painting, probably over multiple streams
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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CLOUDS!!! This one was so incredibly fun

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HBo...)
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Here's the speedpaint for this week!

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnOF...)
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Robit!!! This one was sooo much fun, though I did, as always, wish I had more time to do it justice!

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3kw...)
November 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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The pen problems.... were not resolved. 🥲 The painting turned out pretty good though!

#GenshinImpact #TalienArt

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1j0...)
September 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Hoo boy, this was a super tough one!! I'm honestly amazed it came out looking like anything at all

Thanks @daishimavt.bsky.social for the raid!

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Cd...)
September 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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I made an illustration of my finest creation. Thanks for memeing with me!

#TalienArt #ClairObscurExpedition33

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Sketch of a battle from Expedition 33, featuring a big explosion. From the clouds, the exploded Maelle gives a wink and a thumbs up. Next to her is a screenshot from the UI showing a bunch of death Pictos triggering. A Nevron leg flies out of the explosion, with Monoco leaping after it. Part of Esquie's face can be seen in the foreground, turned away from the action.
September 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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YOU!!! That’s why my stream was cursed!
Screenshot of an email from Nvidia apologizing for a GeForce NOW service interruption on Thursday September 11, which messed up my Expedition 33 stream
September 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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As I mentioned in the last stream, the next game on the channel will be #ofTheDevil! This game bills itself as cyberpunk Ace Attorney with toxic lesbians and gambling mechanics, and I am so on board.
Of the Devil thumbnail Description from Steam: Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
September 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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This week's speedpaint! It was as rough as I expected, but I powered through. Thanks @daishimavt.bsky.social for the raid!

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

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August 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Here's the lineup for next week's anniversary stream! Next Wednesday (9/3) at 7pm EST, I'll be sharing my thoughts about these super cool games I've played this past year - don't miss it!!

#VTuber #ENVTuber #VSky #VTuberUprising #indiegames
Steam screenshot of game thumbnails: 1000xRESIST, Amarantus, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, To the Moon Beach Episode, Murders on the Yangtze River, Slay the Princess, What Remains of Edith Finch
August 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Next Wednesday, 9/3, marks 2 years since my first stream! I can't believe it's been that long already?? I'll be doing an anniversary stream where I review all the games I've streamed this year, and maybe give a sneak peek at upcoming games...?

#VTuber #ENVtuber #VSky
2 year anniversary illustration, with a close-up of Talien holding up two fingers in a peace sign
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Today's speedpaint! This was a really fun one with some wild color relativity. Thanks @cocistormvt.bsky.social for the request!

#TalienArt #PokemonLegendsArceus

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August 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Post a screenshot of your first 5 steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you.

One of these things is not like the others lol
A screenshot of Steam purchase history Jun 23, 2016: The Swapper, Thomas Was Alone, A Story About My Uncle, The Room Apr 30, 2016: One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 Feb 8, 2016: The Talos Principle, Portal + Portal 2 Nov 28, 2015: The Stanley Parable Nov 22, 2015: The Beginner's Guide
August 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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This one started even more chaotic than usual, but I somehow managed to make up the time!

#GenshinImpact #TalienArt

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July 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Here are my donation incentives for #VTvsICE:
- Expedition dress-up: $1 per item
- Speedpaint commission: $10 (limited slots!)

Community Goals:
$50 - Tea Blending with Talien (handcam stream)
$100 - TBD - open to suggestions!

Donate here: donate.tiltify.com/e557892c-e63...
A graphic promoting Talien's campaign for VTubers Against ICE. The text reads: - Expedition dress-up: $1 per item - Speedpaint commission: $10 (limited slots!) Community Goals: $50 - Tea Blending with Talien (handcam stream) $100 - TBD There is also a QR code for the donation link and a drawing of chibi Talien waving a flag with a crossed-out melting ice cube on it.
July 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Sometimes you just have to trust the process. I was doubting myself until the very end on this one, but it turned out pretty good!

#GenshinImpact #TalienArt

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCM1...)
July 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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#Amarantus my beloved! 50% off for its second anniversary!! Go play it!

store.steampowered.com/app/1941100/...

Including the tags from the dev's Tumblr post because they're too good not to share
Screenshot of Tumblr tags: #amarantus#visual novel#indie games#it has been two years and I still have not worked out how to market this game.#would you like a “romance” game that is really about cultivating every sort of relationship under the sun.#and also wingmanning your party members#a game where your party members are constantly pushing back at you. tug of war with your companions#a “visual novel” that goes hard on the visual. if something can be done through sounds or visuals it is not done in text#a game where cross-cultural linguistics are plot points and there is a dynamically updating pronunciation guide#a game about longing. and yearning. about touch and desperation.#roadtrips. revolution. revenge. relationships#feral women. guilty catholics. threesomes. emotional support empaths. childhood best friends#an inability to escape mistakes of the past#the most pathetic divorced man you have ever met#that sort of thing.
June 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Speedpaint #52! The crazy perspective and underwater lighting made this one tricky, but it came together pretty well I think

#TalienArt #GenshinImpact

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzIv...)
June 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Expedition 33 with PC-quality graphics on Steam Deck??? Nvidia released a native Steam Deck client for GeForce Now last week - I've been trying it out, and it looks great! Can't wait to use it for streams
Screenshot of the overworld in Expedition 33, taken from the Steam Deck using GeForce Now. It has high quality graphics that would usually be impossible on the Steam Deck Screenshot of the Gestral village in Expedition 33, taken from the Steam Deck using GeForce Now. It has similarly nice graphics Screenshot of the Manor in Expedition 33, taken from the Steam Deck using GeForce Now. The Manor in particular usually looks completely washed out and overexposed on Steam Deck, but here it looks nice
June 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Results from today's stream. Look at him, so floofy and beautiful... Thanks so much to everyone who dropped by the stream to wish me a happy birthday! We even had a dev cameo!!

#TalienArt #Amarantus

(process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXLk...)
Drawing of Reckon from Amarantus, now with added highlights on the face, hair, and cloak
May 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM