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Shaun Mooney @mooneysart.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Big thanks to The Art Book Collector for this cool article about my upcoming book project. Re shares and any follows on the KS page much appreciated! www.kickstarter.com/projects/din...

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Coming soon: DINK!

The 'chunky' hard surface art of Shaun Mooney

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A "Ghost in the Shell" illustration by Yoji Shinkawa - two of my biggest influences of all time colliding

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We'll be together again, no matter what. #PROJECTMARGRAVE

Illustration of the MX-000 "Margrave," a Dragoon mech hidden deep within an underground hangar. Its body is cloaked in shadow, save for a bright light reflected on its face - a light in the shape of a mysterious girl's silhouette. Towards the Margrave walks Ester, a girl with a pained look in her eyes.

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

part 1 of the Prologue to Project Margrave is coming tomorrow 👀 get hypeddd

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm apdoodles. I draw mechs and techno-cultists for my original series, Project Margrave! I'm also secretly hoping you'll read the lore blurbs in these illustrations 😉

Illustration of two mechs, the BX-721 "Desperado" and RD-111 "Corvus" standing back-to-back. Their builds are similar, as they're both based on the same technology - they're slim and lithe, with angular, birdlike faces. The two are sworn enemies, but posing them together is fun.

Illustration of the MX-000 "Margrave," an imposing mech with ten arms. It is colored a stark white, black, and red, with turquoise beam emitters in each palm that crackle with energy. Beside it is a short background of its creation:

"Developed by the Reingardt Institute with the blessing of House Lisianthus, the MX-000 “Margrave” is Au Galida’s last chance to reconquer the Ingram Union.

It fights using ten palm-mounted emitters that produce beams of strange energy. Exposure to this energy has been known to cause adverse psychological effects."

Illustration of Lady Liatris's BX-888α "Monarca Absoluta" in flight. True to her namesake, Liatris's mech is purple and lavender, with a large armored booster cowl that allows it to fly. It fires a gatling gun from its wrist to intercept incoming projectiles while launching a salvo of its own shoulder-mounted missiles.

Illustration of Mother and Father, the heads of the Reingardt Institute. They wear black and gray robes that cover their whole bodies, crowned with ornate golden masks. Their masked faces resemble the heads of Dragoons, with angular beaks and thin eyes. Beside them is a short history of the Institute:

From the ashes of the Petal War rose the Reingardt Institute: a secretive cabal of alchemists and machinists led by two towering, masked entities known only as Mother and Father. They wear the robes of the Consorts, those detestable occultists whose avarice destroyed the old Republic.

At present they are sheltered by Duke Lisianthus, who insists that they alone have the knowledge needed to reclaim the Republic’s lost glory. Their obsession is singular: a new, perfect Dragoon, coursing with supernatural power: the MX-000 “Margrave.”

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Just bought a new orchestra plugin and to test it I made this by-ear recreation of a section from "Keeping The Blade" by @coheedandcambria.bsky.social

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

mom i can't talk right now my mech is blowing up #PROJECTMARGRAVE

Comic panel of Sophie Lacroix under attack in her personal mech, the RD-111/2 "Lacerta." She looks anxiously at her comms panel as missiles explode against her mech's armor. Her mother Sable talks to her through the comms. "How's it going out there, sweetie?" she says. "Everything's fine! Everything's fine!" Sophie replies in a panic.

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Shaun Mooney @mooneysart.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Going to need any fans of the sweeper stuff to show their support big time next year! Im going to be super annoying and be spamming you all with what we are doing, but we are gonna need to get as many eyes on this as possible to help make it a success! Get ready!

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Happy holidays from Margrave HQ! 🎁 The MHQ Discord got together this weekend for a festive collab featuring characters from Margrave and beyond. Thanks so much to everyone who helped! If you like art, mechs, or both, we invite you to join us for the next one ❤️ Link in replies!

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Tried sketching a couple of Frierens with different degrees of head tilt, good practice

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

it's my birthday 🎂

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Been watching some of these videos to brush up on my drawing fundamentals. Channel is full of masterclasses, highly recommend - www.youtube.com/live/FKr6x2l...

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Principles of Volumetrics

YouTube video by Dr. Contrast and the Dream Labs

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Took this rough #jetsetradio inspired OC sketch from years ago and turned it into a #bombrushcyberfunk mod ~ #brc #JSRF

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"The kira-kira... it's... fading away!!" #GQuuuuuuX #ジークアクス

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

CROWN & POET

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Antares Valdemar @antaresvaldemar.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

OC in maid outfit for Margrave discord server's monthly theme. Wanna do more character drawing practice ~

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Dragons of Wales @dragonsofwales.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Des is an exceptional artist, and someone who gives his time, resources and expertise so generously to the community. He does a huge amount to lift other artists up, so if there is any justice in this world, the right person will see this and he won’t be out of work for long. Do your thing, Bluesky.

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apdoodles @apdoodles.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Drafting for Sophie's mom, Sable! Don't ask her how she lost the eye.

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