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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The next auction for my Running Backs series is up over on Facebook. Or you can contact @DonnyCaltrider. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dsr...

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I spent way too much time on this already. I'm too old for just 9 games, or movies. I could do these by eras of my life. #my9games

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1st auction for my Running Backs series of MTG artist proofs is live over on Facebook. www.facebook.com/share/p/19Ke...

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Really trying to win people over.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ahh! Yeah. There's no hope for me on that score. The frustration is sometimes what drags me back. But I couldn't stop if I wanted to. 😁 And we are in agreement on the sketch part. So many times I love the sketch enough to make it a painting. And it doesn't have the same life that the sketch did.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you. Maybe I will. Occasionally, I get the urge to finish half finished stuff instead of coming up with something to draw. Never can tell with me. 😁

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I don't say this in that oh so subtle way of fishing for compliments. Somedays, when you think "I've really got this drawing thing down!" It seems inevitable that soon after you will be convinced that you should never approach a drawing utensil again. Anyway, RIP Dolly. #dollyparton #queenofcountry

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For those that missed it the other day

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And add a punt return for a TD. Can't wait to watch him in the regular season!

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's been a bummer of a week. RIP Dr. Frank-N-Furter. #timcurry

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My complete collection of my running back series of Magic the Gathering artist proofs. It's been over 3 years in the making. I may release the images through social media eventually, but for now, they reside on my website. So if you are interested go check them out. tinyurl.com/bdhy37sh #mtg #nfl

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Kaden Wetjen just had to change a couple patches on the uni. I'm always happy to see Iowa players in the NFL. It just makes it so much sweeter when they are Steelers. #Steelers #Iowa #hawkeyes #football

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Any UB projects are completely digital since we can't sell the sketches. 😒 Magic IP are hand drawn, but painted digital. Mostly Corel Painter, but Rebelle has been doing some heavy lifting lately. Photoshop mostly for edits.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

While that is awesome, I use Buffer to post to all of my socials at once. So I would have to remember to just post the link for just Bluesky. Not something I count on when I'm in the "let's get this over with" mode. :) Thank you for the heads up!

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David Aja @davidaja.com · 06/07/2026

VAMPYRATES #2 Variant Cover.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I love seeing the sketches framed! Thanks for sharing!

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New Magic the Gathering - Marvel Universe cards with detail shots. Link in the comments

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This one got out of hand quickly.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Buy one get one night at the Buffalo was a good decompression after more than a month of very long work days. I started this while I was waiting for others to show up. Had to finish it at home today trying to break through the "decompression" fog. And as I type this, I realize I wrote the wrong date

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@escapemotions.com I love Rebelle 8. I just need a color Hud on a keyboard shortcut similar to what Painter has and Magic Picker (although clunkier) is for Photoshop.

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Tyler Walpole ➡️ NYCC @tylerwalpole.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I will use them in my sketch ideation phase because they’re fast, but I also do a color study where I do everything manually because it helps me plan out my oil painting process. I discover problems that need to be solved beforehand. Anyway, analog painting is awesome (and challenging). Good luck!

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It's May the 4th. I've done a lot of Star Wars in my career. And some just for fun.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Listening to the Skyrim soundtrack for work may have been a bad choice. I want to start it up again. For the....10th? time.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

@inprnt is having another? the same? sale. 25% off my prints. And maybe a few other artists as well. www.inprnt.com/gallery/aaro... This is a gallery-quality giclée art print on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks. #mtg #magicthegathering

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Paul Scott Canavan @paulscottcanavan.com · 22/03/2026

I'm opening up very limited painted artist proof commission slots! I'll be setting up a proper store on my website soon, but figured I'd ping my followers first. £500 + card cost + shipping (see below). Art will be an appropriate land (so blue card = island). Email me! paulscottcanavan@gmail.com

Two painted artist proofs. The first is a shot of Yosemite National Park (warm sunrise reflecting in the water), the second is an island (big clouds, rocks covered in vegetation and sand in the foreground).

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Yeah, I thought that might be what it was. Damn. I may have to sit down and make the effort to learn blender. (He says for the 100th time). Thanks for the info 👍

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Also, I know it's a loaded question. So be as brief as you like. What does Blender add to your workflow or what does it improve or make easier than Daz?

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Yeah, I keep downloading blender with every new computer without ever sitting down to learn it. But you are absolutely right about the lighting. Especially once I figured out how to strip all the colors, textures, etc from the models.

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The end result is pretty good. But, if there had been on more font....PERFECTION!

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

For the unaware, I have a website. With the state of sm these days (algorithms, AI, etc.) I'm thinking of going back to using my own site more.I'm unsure it will improve anything. But at least it may cut down on my time on these sites. Which I definitely see as a benefit. www.aaronjriley.com/blog

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

@inprnt.com still has 15% off on prints and now $5 Shipping world wide. The shipping sale only has 14hrs left. "Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker" by @AaronJRiley<br><br> Available for purchase at: www.inprnt.com/gallery/aaro...

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Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker, an art print by Aaron Riley

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

From way back in ...2021? The cover for the 2nd Terminator RPG Campaign book, for @nightfallgamesltd

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Aaron J Riley @aaronjriley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

To all the singles out there. Wether it's voluntary or not, celebrate your independence day! 🙂 #valentine #valentinesday

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