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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’m losing my way with words Sentences scattered and slurred #art #sketch #wip

Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Very interested in setting up some new art gigs. I'll be posting a general pricing page hopefully Sunday. From concept work, to one-off illustrations, to full comics. Time to be fulltime freelance again.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I suck at posting, I know. Stuck devoting way more time than I'd like to a bogus customer service job. Here's some pizza and progress for a change. 🍕 #WIP #art #cartoon #pizza

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Things have been so hectic. Barely done any art lately, especially since my PC kicked the bucket. Happy to finally be back at the helm today - here’s today’s warm-up. #art #sketch #wip #characterart #fantasyart

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Dr. Skylar Grayson @skylargrayson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

NASA just dropped this image of Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch looking back at us. The first woman to ever see our planet in its entirety. I’m not crying you’re crying 🥹🔭🧪 📸: NASA

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Today’s practice. Start training at the new part-time job this week, will be pretty busy. Trying to fill more free time with art. #art #sketch #illustration #face

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🍅 Making it a habit to do one page a day of character concepts on top of picking away at full illustrations for portfolio. Plan to stream this once my new work schedule kicks in. I will also be keeping commissions open along the way! 🍅 #art #sketch #characterconcept #conceptart #cartoon

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

World is a fuck but the creativity flows lately. Striking while the iron is hot. Main goal is to pick at multiple pieces at once in my free time. Taking this one on a more traditional route for now, interested to see where it goes. #wip #art #skull #chrysanthemums #illustration

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Local Goblin Remembers To Use Social Media Once Every Three Months 👺 Been a weird time. Freelance is on and off thanks to the turbulence in our economy. Have some work here and there but looking to be more active again and seek out new opportunities! For now, here are some recent sketches.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I love vintage Halloween cats so I’m doodling around until I pick a few personal designs to paint. I also decided that my goblin character would be fun to apply a similar style to aaand now I want to redo all of the art for my streaming space 😅 #art #drawing #sketch #wip #vintageart #goblin #cartoon

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A personal work in progress (no affiliation to anything, just playing with font illustration more). Excited to get back into some darker stuff. I very much want some metal album covers under my belt!😈 #art #drawing #sketch #wip #noai #noaiart #metal #nature #fantasyart #illustration

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Just have to say, I am SO proud of my home state of New York tonight.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I don’t get to post client pieces too often lately. Here’s the progression of a TCG illustration I’ve just wrapped up this morning! ⛏️ #art #drawing #sketch #wip #illustration #fantasyart #dwarf

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Hey all. Long time no see - I'll be posting more often again. Here's tonight's work - A long overdue personal art sesh. ⚔️☀️ #Art #WIP #Illustration #Comicart #Sketch #Comissionsopen

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Stonehome Games @stonehomegames.com · 19/09/2025

We did an interview with Kati Drinkwine (@absinthe-arts.bsky.social) all about everything! She is super talented and as I found out, more of a hardcore gamer than I knew. If you wondered about her work on our Kindred comic or beyond, its all here. Check out Kati and give her a follow.

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Artist Interview: Kati Drinkwine

An artist interview with the illustrious Kati Drinkwine.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

"There’s some stuff about me that I’ve been ignoring for a long time. I’m afraid of that stuff. But it’s part of who I am. As long as I know the shape of my soul, I’ll be alright.” #adventuretime #lovebites #sketch #illustration #WIP

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Finally able to reveal my illustration for The Beer And Now + Foxes Den collab! This will be my first ever local label, and I am very lucky to do a piece for a meadery that is very special to my heart. #Art #Illustration #Localart #Collab #FoxesDen #TBAN #Labelart #WIP #rubberhose #cartoon #sesh

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A quick doodle done this evening, putting some thought into a potential label design. Stay tuned! 🍓🍌 #art #sketch #WIP #rubberhose #cartoon #illustration

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

My latest years-long comic gig is coming to close in about a month, so I'm on the prowl for new work. I'll be following up with an updated portfolio asap. For the time being, if anyone out there has any leads on new/ongoing projects that need a 2D concept artist/general illustrator hmu!

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Can’t remember the last time I’ve sat down and vibed through a personal piece. I’m going to be doing this way more. I’m tired of hiding because of AI. I exist and I want to be seen again. #art #illustration #sketch #WIP #gothic #moody #absinthearts

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Here are some OC commissions I've done over the past couple of years. I'll be working up a current pricing sheet soon but if you've got interest in similar work, hit me up! #OC #Characterdesign #Illustration #NOAI #Original #Commissions

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Finally on the mend, but still feeling the drain from this awful flu. Feels nice to be able to get a little work in today. Here's a #TCG image I finished a couple weeks ago, I really enjoy the color palette especially! #art #illustration #OC #fantasyart #wip #inks

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Apologies for being pretty quiet here! I’ve been taking a break from social media, much needed. Once I get over this flu and handle our move later this month, I plan to start posting art far more frequently. I appreciate all of the new follows and I look forward to checking out your projects!

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Really struggling with various online communities I used to dearly enjoy giving in to AI slop. I’ve lost several friends over it recently, even dropped one of my absolute favorite bands for doubling down on using AI as a shortcut. I need to make a better effort to find communities here on bsky.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Haven't posted in a minute. Just got through the TCG sketch - it's always a breath of fresh air to work on fantasy art. #art #wip #tcg #fantasyart #illustration #sketch #oc

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Normally don't make posts like this but we have a neighbor named Chris that has come into some hard times. He's a super swell dude that sustained an injury last year and he's really struggling to keep up while he looks for work. Please consider donating or sharing.

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Donate to Assist in Securing Basic Needs and Job Search, organized by Chris Tenime

Because of a car accident I was the victim of last January (2024), I have b… Chris Tenime needs your support for Assist in Securing Basic Needs and Job Search

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Stonehome Games @stonehomegames.com · 17/03/2025

Dromaria is in the finals! 🚀 Winning the 2025 @worldanvil.com Worldbuilding Awards would be such an honor. We’ve worked so hard on this, and your vote can make the difference! Vote here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Every vote helps—thank you! 💛 #WAWA #WorldAnvil #ttrpg #award #dnd #5ed #vote

The categories Dromaria is in for the Worldbuiding Awards, highlighted for easy visibility. Best World, Best Article – Chapter Nine: Wildlife, Rise of Nations – Chapter Two: Known History, Strength & Honor – Chapter Four: Factions & Guilds, Pillars of Progress – Klaxon Thresher

Best World Nominees for World Building Awards 2025 World Anvil

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Thinking I'm going to step back into watercolor + inking in my free time, at least as client projects start to wrap up. I'd love some recommendations for: A sketchbook that can hold through inking/watercolor and has decent tooth to it - brushes - watercolor brands!

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Man, it makes me really sad to see freelancers defending places like Fivver. Getting outsourced by companies like Nike, notorious for paying pennies on the dollar and then paying a 20% fee to the platform on top isn’t the flex you think it is.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Sooo swamped with work, been working 10-12 hour days for the past week. Can't post anything, all NDA :( Apologies for the lack of art ya'll, believe me I'm excited to get in on some personal projects asap!

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Still deep in catch-up mode with work, but here's a selection of game logo concepts I created for various projects coming out of USC in years prior. #art #illustration #logo #gaming #wip #concept #design

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Making the difficult decision to scrub any of my accounts associated with Facebook and Instagram over the coming weeks. Thankfully been off X for awhile now, and never posted to TikTok.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

- Saw Land Before Time is on Prime today - Watches Land Before Time - Fucking bawls eyes out for 1 hour and 9 minutes I've done this to myself so many times in the past, dunno what I thought would be different 😂

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The first quarter of the year is always busy for me, apologies for the lack of art. Here's a quick sketch that I'm going to render out in some form over the coming weeks in-between gigs. #oc #art #wip #nature #illustration #sketch

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

As of this morning, I've reported #Upwork to the Better Business Bureau. Over the coming months I will also be creating a video series that shares the many unethical situations I and likely many others have been subjected to while trying to utilize this service.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Don't use #Upwork. After over a month of locking my account from being able to make money whatsoever, Upwork has suspended my account with no email/reason. Logged in and any remaining contracts I had left open for repeat clients were force closed with no reason to myself or my clients.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I’m really interested to start posting 1-2 page comics. I’m just not much of a writer. Feel free to share any loose ideas, and I may just run with it for a comic prompt! I will happily credit you if I use your idea/writing in any way.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Busy week over here, so figured I’d share a really fun illustration (sans text) done earlier this year for my wonderful friends over at www.instagram.com/vagabond_end... #art #sketch #wip #illustration #holiday #misfits #commission

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A sketch done as a push to get some more current children's book style work into my portfolio. Excited to be picking this piece back up in-between gigs, should be able to share the finished piece in the coming weeks! #sketch #oc #childrensbook #kidlit #characterdesign #wip #illustration

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

No art of my own in this post, but a work of art nonetheless. When I say "treat yoself" this is entirely what I mean hahah. I am SO stoked. #shrek #gfuel #getouttamahswamp

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Progress update - still some cleaning up to do + color, but I love showing how an image evolves from sketch to inks. Also, already past 150 follows! I appreciate the support greatly. When life mellows out, I'll do an art giveaway. #art #oc #tcg #wip #fantasyart #characterdesign #illustration

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

A lot of what I do right now is under NDA. Thankfully, I'm able to share some of these TCG sketches I'm working on as we go. There are some adjustments to be made going into ink/color - but man is it such a relief to get back into some fantasy work. #art #illustration #fantasy #wip #TCG

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

As much as I wanted to start streaming art again this week, unfortunately plans have changed. To keep the matter brief - problems with our neighbors upstairs have come to a head, and though they're getting evicted, we're opting to move asap. Streaming is on hold until that's sorted.

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Kati D. @absinthe-arts.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Something a little different today - music helps navigate the ups and downs of life. I'm ALWAYS listening to music while I work/hit the gym. I'm very much a metal gorl if ya can't tell haha. #spotify #spotifywrapped2024 #music #brandofsacrifice #silentplanet

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