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Thousand Young
@thousandyoung.bsky.social
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Hi, I'm Van! Miniature sculptor, 2d/3d artist, crafter, gamer.
(he/him)
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A still from Monty Python's Flying Circus. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam dressed in the red robes of cardinals. They are standing close to each other, looking angrily at an off-camera subject. They are sporting oversized crosses on their chests.
March 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Rastila is being super cozy and chilling inside the blanket fort I made for her. I love making little cozy spots for her and she loves just sinking in there and sleeping for hours. Just gathering the energy required for being a weird little freak and zooming around the place at haphazard times.
Picture of a cat bundled up in a red black and white blanket. The cat is on a bed, right next to the headboard. Only the cat's head is visible through the bed covers. The cat is asleep and resting her head on a pillow.
March 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Here's a font that I found, which contained a stylized Epsilon, meant to look like a carved ancient Greek inscription. Or, you could use the Greek lowercase version "ε".
Picture of a Latin Alphabet phone that seeks to emulate ancient Greek inscriptions. It has a header that reads "GREEK FONT" in larger print, followed by the entirety of the Latin Alphabet in sequence, typed out in the aforementioned font. The image has a tan background and the letters are black. Found on Pinterest. Wasn't able to find the author so that I could properly credit them.
February 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Tired of Luigi Mario? Here's another Luigi!
A still image from the show "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It shows Michael Palin portraying the recurring character of the inept villain Luigi Vercotti. He wears a black overcoat, a black button-up shirt and a beige and black tie. He also sports shades and he is looking in the direction of the off-camera reporter interviewing him.
February 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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How much of a loser Nazi weirdo do you have to be in order to come over to Bsky just to make an account dedicated EXCLUSIVELY to white-knighting Kyle Rittenhouse. Seriously, this person's entire timeline is them going to random posts and defending the Vile Rotten Mouse. MAGA brain rot.
Reply by a Nazi chud defending Kyle Rittenhouse. It reads: "Self defense isn't murder. In fact there's an entire statute that covers this. You should read it" Proceeds to post screenshot of excerpt of the pertinent law.
January 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Rastila having a great time, ignoring the affairs of puny humans.
My cat, Rastila, all snuggled up in her Snoopy blankie, living her best life.
October 17, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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Another greenskin boi for your enjoyment!
#orktober #ork #orc #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #miniature #miniaturepainting #mini #wargaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity #warhammer #tabletop #nmm
Photograph of Orc miniature holding a curved sword and a shield. Front view Photograph of Orc miniature holding a curved sword and a shield. Back view
October 14, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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More #Orktober mini painting.
This time it's a converted Wizkids Frameworks bowman.
Done in a new speedpainting technique I came up with that I call "oilchop"
#ork #orc #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #miniature #miniaturepainting #mini #wargaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity #warhammer #tabletop
Photograph of Orc bowman miniature. Front view Photograph of Orc bowman miniature. Back view.
October 9, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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I'm celebrating #Orktober this year. Here's a Wizkids Frameworks Orc boi with some cute brass NMM with verdigris/patina. Enjoy!
#miniature #minaturepainting #warhammer #dnd #pathfinder
Greenskin orc miniature holding spear. Front view Greenskin orc miniature holding spear. Back view
October 7, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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#WIP of my latest terrain piece. A lava gaming mat for use in #wargamng / #ttrpgs
WIP of a ttrpg/wargaming mat that depicts a river of lava
October 2, 2024 at 5:26 AM
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Epic handshake meme format. Left-side text: "Cthulhu". Right-side text: "Duty". Middle text: "Call of"
September 16, 2024 at 5:22 AM
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I think I got this NMM thingy down, eh? The armor was painted in oils, everything else is acrylics. More pics of the finished piece coming soon. (Well, when I finish the mini, obvs)
#warhammer #ageofsigmar #miniaturepainting #wargaming
Work in progress of a stormcast eternal Warhammer age of sigmar miniature paint job. Features non metallic metal.
August 31, 2024 at 3:02 AM
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Is EVA the superior foam? Well, early experiments seem to confirm this bold #crafting statement. EVA has a couple of advantages over XPS, namely not melting with the application of superglue and spray paints. People seem to think that it's hard to texture, but it really isn't, given the proper tools
A dungeon tile WIP made from EVA foam.
August 12, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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Exciting news!
Here's my collaboration with @jessejerdak.bsky.social who's the real life model for this sculpt.
100% of proceeds from the sale of this mini will go to Roll for InitiaGIVE! in support of Doctors Without Borders @msf.bsky.social
Get the model here:
👇
cults3d.com/en/3d-model/...
ZBrush render of ttrpg/wargaming miniature depicting a Scottish Highlander-type warrior wielding a basket-hilted backsword and a targe which sports the stylized face of a bear. The warrior is topless and has a claymore strapped to his back. He is pointing his backsword forward and has his head slightly tilted downwards, as if facing down a rival. He also wears a kilt, a baldric and scabbard, boots with leg wraps, and a sporran. (3/4 View) ZBrush render of ttrpg/wargaming miniature depicting a Scottish Highlander-type warrior wielding a basket-hilted backsword and a targe which sports the stylized face of a bear. The warrior is topless and has a claymore strapped to his back. He is pointing his backsword forward and has his head slightly tilted downwards, as if facing down a rival. He also wears a kilt, a baldric and scabbard, boots with leg wraps, and a sporran. (Back View) ZBrush render of ttrpg/wargaming miniature depicting a Scottish Highlander-type warrior wielding a basket-hilted backsword and a targe which sports the stylized face of a bear. The warrior is topless and has a claymore strapped to his back. He is pointing his backsword forward and has his head slightly tilted downwards, as if facing down a rival. He also wears a kilt, a baldric and scabbard, boots with leg wraps, and a sporran. (Front View)
August 9, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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Grave angel sculpt for my cemetery #terrain bits collection.
Once complete, you can get it at my cults3d store at:

cults3d.com/en/users/Tho...

#ZBrush #ttrpg #wargaming #wargames #warhammer #dnd #pathfinder #ttrpgcommunity #boardgames #3dart #3dprinting #scenery #miniature #miniaturepainting
ZBrush Render of cemetery angel sculpture. The angel figure is draped in flowing fabric and is holding a skull in one hand. The statue stands on a weathered pedestal, next to a dead gnarled tree. Closeup view. ZBrush Render of cemetery angel sculpture. The angel figure is draped in flowing fabric and is holding a skull in one hand. The statue stands on a weathered pedestal, next to a dead gnarled tree. Viewed from the left. ZBrush Render of cemetery angel sculpture. The angel figure is draped in flowing fabric and is holding a skull in one hand. The statue stands on a weathered pedestal, next to a dead gnarled tree. Back view. ZBrush Render of cemetery angel sculpture. The angel figure is draped in flowing fabric and is holding a skull in one hand. The statue stands on a weathered pedestal, next to a dead gnarled tree. Viewed from above.
July 9, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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Can't do audio rn, but here's a badly taken photo 😅
Band onstage while members of the audience dance in front of the stage. Taken at the Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto.
July 7, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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So, I decided to make my own verdigris a couple of days back, and it's going great. I'll make both acrylic and oil paints using the crushed verdigris as pigment.
A glass vial containing pieces of brass sheet and vinegar, with verdigris forming on the metal. The glass is being held by a man's hand.
July 6, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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Hi there!
Just an update on my cemetery pack; this time a grave angel statue. I'm loving how this WIP is turning out and, yes, I might be indulging a bit too much with the cloth folds 😅
#ZBrush #WIP #3dsculpting #3dart #3dartist #ttrpg #wargaming #miniature #miniaturepainting
Zbrush sculpture of a cemetery angle. Work in progress.
July 5, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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Roses are red
Jerry hates Newman
RFK JR: I WOULDN'T EAT A HUMAN
July 4, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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New #ttrpg #terrain piece. Made from a variety of materials, including XPS, foamcore, cardboard, clay, etc.
Reminder that my commissions are now open; you can commission custom physical mini sculpts, terrain pieces, as well as 3d sculpts. DMs are open!
Please like&repost.
#dnd #pathfinder #sculpture
ttrpg terrain piece depicting a ruined gothic building. ttrpg terrain piece depicting a ruined gothic building. ttrpg terrain piece depicting a ruined gothic building.
July 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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Don't mind me, I'm just having way too much fun 3d sculpting draped cloth and folds and whatnot. (Btw this isn't a cloth simulation, every bit of that was laboriously sculpted manually)
#ZBrush #3dart #sculpting
Zbrush viewport render of cloth 3d sculpt. It depicts draped fabric.
July 2, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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Reject crypto, embrace crypt!
Here's the latest #miniature #ttrpg terrain sculpt in the graveyard bits collection. Once completed, the collection will be available at my cults3d store.👇
cults3d.com/en/users/Tho...

#dnd #wargaming #warhammer #pathfinder
ZBrush viewport rendering of a crypt in a neoclassical/gothic architectural style. ZBrush viewport rendering of a crypt in a neoclassical/gothic architectural style. ZBrush viewport rendering of a crypt in a neoclassical/gothic architectural style.
June 25, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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Good morning folks!
Here's my latest #miniature #ttrpg terrain sculpt. It's a gargoyle, part of a graveyard bits collection I am currently working on. The finished collection will be available at my cults3d store.👇
cults3d.com/en/users/Tho...

#dnd #wargaming #warhammer #pathfinder
ZBrush Render - Miniature sculpt of a gargoyle sitting perched upon a pedestal with its wings gathered about it. Viewed from the front left. ZBrush Render - Miniature sculpt of a gargoyle sitting perched upon a pedestal with its wings gathered about it. Viewed from the front right. ZBrush Render - Miniature sculpt of a gargoyle sitting perched upon a pedestal with its wings gathered about it. Viewed from the front. ZBrush Render - Miniature sculpt of a gargoyle sitting perched upon a pedestal with its wings gathered about it. Viewed from the back.
June 20, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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CW : Gore, Horror, Blood, Body Horror, Bugs

A couple of days ago I decided I would delve back into oil painting, so I made this little bit of nightmare fuel for your perusal.
#art #oilpainting #horror #eldritch
Oil on canvas painting. Horror themed. A figure clad in what appears to be gold or copper armor is holding up the bloody corpse of an eldritch abomination with a human-like head and torso, multiple limbs, and a worm-like segmented body. The abomination's carcass is held up using a weird-looking banner pole of sorts, that features a forked, organic-looking top and a metallic butt. The armored figure also holds up an oversized sword by resting it onto their shoulders. Their helmet sports a face covering without any visible sight or breathing holes.
May 30, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Some more progress on my latest
#miniature sculpt. I promised I would turn up the weird to 11 with this one.
#3dart #zbrush #minaturepainting
#3dprinting #art #wargaming #ttrpg #dnd
Work in progress - ZBrush sculpt of emaciated, hunched over old man holding a staff.
May 19, 2024 at 1:17 AM