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Zoe Badini
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Freelance illustrator and overall silly person.
She/her.

📧 zoe.badini@gmail.com
🎨 https://cara.app/zoebadini
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zoebadini.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay !

I'm Zoe, a fantasy illustrator from Italy, looking for more work on book illustrations, as well as TTRPGs and games!

I'm available for both commercial and private commissions.

Find me here:

🎨 cara.app/zoebadini
📩zoe.badini@gmail.com
We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders. A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. Evithorir, painted for Critical Role by Zoe Badini. Evithorir is described as an elven figure perpetually shrouded in shadows. Its face is pale gray, its skin is pulled tight against bone. Its teeth are crooked and elongated and its eyes glow. In this scene it stands in front of a large glowing green crystal pillar, surrounded by black and greenish flames. Its body flows and disappears into the shadows. Its hands are lifted at its sides, casting more dark shadows. Hidden and trapped inside its chest we can glimpse a reddish emaciated figure. Scream, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. A monstrous, tentacled figure emerges from the mist. She has large milky eyes, a wide mouth full of sharp teeth and a long extended tongue.
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Post your favourite underrated art. Let's give'em more love

This oldie. I liked the concept and learned a lot while painting. It's a complex piece with a lot of elements, and a lot of it will get missed from a phone screen.
I still like it and I think I did a good job with my skills at the time. :)
It's night on the sea, everything is enveloped in a sinister blue/green mist. Countless shipwrecks apparently from different eras litter the water. There are ghosts on several of them; they are made of that same blue/green mist. We see a bizarre lighthouse in the middle of the ship graveyard, which seems composed of pieces from several different lighthouses, glitching into each other. The mist fills the lighthouse as well and cascades out of its windows. Two persons on a small boat are approaching the lighthouse. One of the persons on the boat is holding a compass which is giving off the same glitch effect as the lighthouse.
October 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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I love him when he plops down on the sofa like this
Photo of the interior of a living room. There's a white and black cat resting on the back of a yellow sofa. He's laying down with his back leg dangling down.
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Big arches visible near the bottom of the walls suggested a lower level at some point.
Then a small corridor led straight into a deep pit! Now filled with broken bottles and trash.
The corridor was several meters above the bottles.

Do you think it could have been a water cistern?
View of an old basement built in bricks. There's a small pit/hole in the center of the room and a ray of dusty light coming from the side. View of the same brick basement as in the other pics. The wall shows what looks like an arch in its lower part, near the floor, suggesting the existence of a lower level at some point in time. A small tunnel inside a large brick basement, we can see the corridor ending abruptly in front of us. The view down from the corridor in the previous photo. It opens up over a pit now filled with broken bottles and assorted trash.
October 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I happened upon a couple of interesting places lately.

This first one was an old farm hamlet, apparently from the 1700s, which contained a church like structure.
I wonder if it got incorporated in there from an older settlement.
Pity to not have seen it years ago, it will soon be completely lost.
A view of a partially crumbled building, there are brick pillars and arches, surrounded by vegetation. A view of a partially crumbled building, there are brick pillars and arches, surrounded by vegetation. In the lower part of the image we can see a wall finely decorated with white and blue paint. A view of a partially crumbled building, there are brick pillars and arches, surrounded by vegetation. A view through a partially open window, there are big cobwebs adorning the window, while outside we see trees and a hops plant in flower.
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I've been slacking a lot both on hiking and on posting photos of it, but it's such a good recharging activity for me!

Recently I went to see some pretty waterfalls following the course of a stream in the woods. :)
View of a dark forest, tall trees frame the top of the photo, while at the bottom a stream gurgles among rocks. Some white mushrooms are nestled at the base of a tree. View of a waterfall in a forest. Rocks and boulders line the bottom of the image, while trees grow around the sides. View of a waterfall springing from between some large rocks. View of a small mountain town, blue sky and forested mountains in the background, old stone house in the foreground.
September 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Book cover artists
QRP with your book covers!

I love painting book covers! Got a few I can't share yet, and I'd love to do more. :)
A red haired, armored woman carrying a lance runs through a snowy forest, accompanied by a fierce wolf and a raven. Skeletal tree branches surround them. We're in a sunlit artificer laboratory. A young female gnome artificer is applying the finishing touches to her newest construct, a very large metal humanoid. She's sitting on its shoulder while a smaller flying automaton holds her tools. A dark skinned woman stands in front of a broken blue stained glass window. She’s crying but has a somewhat serene expression. The woman’s skin is crisscrossed by cracks repaired with gold. She’s surrounded by wilted flowers. In her hands are two lively swallows made of light. The light coming from the birds swirls around the image, giving life to the previously wilted flowers. On the back side of the book cover we see two more birds dancing around a broken vase, they too are reviving flowers with their light.
September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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My big lump of sugar is so pretty. 🤍
A black and white cat rests on a green velvet armchair. Close up of a black and white cat resting on a green velvet armchair.
August 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Hoping for everything to go smoothly! 💜
I offer a spotted belly
A small, plump tabby kitten resting with his pink spotted belly in view. Next to him there's a raccoon plush toy.
August 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Joining in too!

#the_color_wheel
The image takes the typical color wheel pie shape, filling the slices with artworks which represent each color.
August 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I've been fostering this little one in the last couple of months.
Went from not even knowing if he'd make it to satan in no time!
A grey tabby tiny kitten in the arms of a person. A grey tabby kitten with a spotted pink belly laying down next to a plush toy. A grey tabby kitten in the hands of a person. The kitten is displeased and is screaming. Portrait picture of a grey tabby kitten in the hands of a person.
August 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Evithorir, painted for Critical Role. :)
I love painting darker scenes, so I had a lot of fun doing this one!
Evithorir, painted for Critical Role by Zoe Badini. Evithorir is described as an elven figure perpetually shrouded in shadows. Its face is pale gray, its skin is pulled tight against bone. Its teeth are crooked and elongated and its eyes glow. In this scene it stands in front of a large glowing green crystal pillar, surrounded by black and greenish flames. Its body flows and disappears into the shadows. Its hands are lifted at its sides, casting more dark shadows. Hidden and trapped inside its chest we can glimpse a reddish emaciated figure. Close up of Evithorir, painted for Critical Role by Zoe Badini. Evithorir is described as an elven figure perpetually shrouded in shadows. Its face is pale gray, its skin is pulled tight against bone. Its teeth are crooked and elongated and its eyes glow. In this scene it stands in front of a large glowing green crystal pillar, surrounded by black and greenish flames. Its body flows and disappears into the shadows. Its hands are lifted at its sides, casting more dark shadows. Hidden and trapped inside its chest we can glimpse a reddish emaciated figure.
August 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Post a redhead 🔥
Scream, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. A monstrous, tentacled figure emerges from the mist. She has large milky eyes, a wide mouth full of sharp teeth and a long extended tongue.
August 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
Hello! I'm Zoe, a ttrpg artist from Italy.
I love painting fun, action filled scenes!

You can view my whole portfolio here: cara.app/zoebadini
And reach me at: zoe.badini@gmail.com
We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders. A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. Sunset scene with a painter fully engrossed in his work. He's covered in paint smudges, and he's absentmindedly feeding a de-winged horsefly to his harshest critic: a toad. A lizard/day gecko inspired fantasy character, standing on two legs and holding a shiny compass in their hand. They’re wearing an aviator jacket and carry a voluminous backpack filled with maps.
July 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Mantis, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set.
Mantis, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. A green skinned woman with black hair looks seductively towards the camera. She’s wearing a green and yellow superhero costume and she’s surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
July 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
zoebadini.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay !

I'm Zoe, a fantasy illustrator from Italy, looking for more work on book illustrations, as well as TTRPGs and games!

I'm available for both commercial and private commissions.

Find me here:

🎨 cara.app/zoebadini
📩zoe.badini@gmail.com
We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders. A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. Destiny, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. Portrait view of a figure wearing a mysterious golden mask. She’s wearing a hooded black cloak. In front of her there’s an open book with glowing writing, she’s extending a hand gloved in black fabric towards it and the viewer, as if to read the words. Pages covered in glowing symbols float away from the book around her. A depiction of the tarot card six of swords. We see a stylized image of a woman rowing on a small boat. There’s a white cat cradled in her lap. The sea behind her is rough, but gets progressively calmer in the direction she’s going. Six smoky hands wielding swords are pursuing her. The style of the painting mimics a stained glass artwork.
July 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Managed to escape the heat wave for a bit yesterday. 🫠
A view of a steep rock wall plunging into a refreshing, clear river. Some trees cling to the rocks. The photographer failed to remove water drops from the lens. Underwater photo showing several fish swimming amongst rocks on the bottom of a river. A young Barbus sp. rummaging through vegetation on a submerged rock. A fish of the Cobitis genus, resting on the sandy bottom of a river.
July 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I've recently hiked to this gorgeous waterfall. Now, in my sweltering living room, I really miss the super cold air that came from it!
A waterfall among large rocks and verdant woods. A curious lizard peeks out from a crevice in the rock. A beautiful beetle stands propped up against a pebble on the forest floor. It's black with bluish and purplish tones. The beginning of the hiking path, passing through some massive oak trees.
June 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Using food to show where I grew up
Anolini, a type of filled pasta served in broth. An appetizer called gnocco fritto, little fried pillows of dough, usually eaten with local cold cuts, pictured here are pancetta, coppa and salame, three cold cuts typical of my town. Pisarei e fasò, pasta with beans. Another type of filled pasta, tortelli filled with ricotta and spinach. These are usually served with butter and sage.
June 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Hello!

I'm Zoe, a freelance artist from Italy, working mainly on illustrations for books and games.

You can find my full portfolio here: cara.app/zoebadini
And reach me here: zoe.badini@gmail.com
There's a figure standing upright, with its face covered by a thin, dark fabric dissolving into a swarm of insects. The figure wears a hat with a golden replica of one insect and holds a golden ceremonial knife it's using to slice its palm open, releasing yet more of these insects. The bugs are black and golden, winged and have large open jaws. Scream, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. A monstrous, tentacled figure emerges from the mist. She has large milky eyes, a wide mouth full of sharp teeth and a long extended tongue. A red haired, armored woman carrying a lance runs through a snowy forest, accompanied by a fierce wolf and a raven. Skeletal tree branches surround them. A depiction of the tarot card six of swords. We see a stylized image of a woman rowing on a small boat. There’s a white cat cradled in her lap. The sea behind her is rough, but gets progressively calmer in the direction she’s going. Six smoky hands wielding swords are pursuing her. The style of the painting mimics a stained glass artwork.
June 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Quote with your fanart.
Sunset scene with a painter fully engrossed in his work. He's covered in paint smudges, and he's absentmindedly feeding a de-winged horsefly to his harshest critic: a toad.
June 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Reposting one of my favourites among the works I was commissioned. :)
Cover for Blood Price, by the lovely @thoughtsstained.bsky.social
A red haired, armored woman carrying a lance runs through a snowy forest, accompanied by a fierce wolf and a raven. Skeletal tree branches surround them.
May 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A piece I painted for #Daggerheart.

AD: Leesha Hannigan
We’re in a dense, green forest, with an old, mossy stone arch in the background. An orc druid in the middle of the scene is busy casting dual spells; she holds an orb of water in one hand and an orb of fire in the other, ready to unleash both in combat. Flowering vines are growing around her feet and ankles.
May 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Card illustration painted for @beyondworlds.bsky.social
Probably one of the most fun paintings I ever got to do! :)

AD: Hakim Pettes
We’re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. He’s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders.
May 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Hi Tom, congrats on the milestone!

I'm Zoe, a freelance illustrator painting mostly fantasy scenes.
Here I'm posting a recent favourite and a wip from a piece I hope to finish soon-ish. :)

Portfolio: cara.app/zoebadini
Contact: zoe.badini@gmail.com
A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. They’re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps. A small glimpse from an unfinished painting. We see a skull enveloped in vines. It's hit by warm sunlight. In the background clocks are visible on a wall.
May 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM