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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 7h

It’s been a bit since I posted but I am still looking for work! I’ve been contracting prop work and working on Team Boneless stuff but I’d still love a studio to call home. 💖 I’m looking for a character artist position and I’ve got experience working on new and established IP!

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I have finally done it, I have designed Berry THE Fox!! #2DArt

A stylized drawing of a cartoon fox wearing gold round glasses, gold earrings, a lilac sweater, and light blue overalls. The background is pink with faint drawings of strawberries

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm immensely proud to announce that my texture library that's been in the making for nearly a decade is now available on my itchio store for indie devs to purchase commercial licenses. makkon.itch.io

screenshot of my itchio store, showing several texture packs available for purchse

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ok but the doc I saw at the ER the other week basically said this to me after he read my chart LMAO

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I’m trying new things making keychains! I added some fossil beads for my Blathers keychain 🦉

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can we like… stop laying off every dev ever please

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

These compression gloves are now available for pre-order and will only be made if enough people pre-order them! They come in 3 sizes. Would you be interested in this design in other colors? I'm only able to create more options if products do well. Store: Bibipins.com

White Lace Bow Compression Gloves Pre-Order

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’ve started turning figurines into keychains and adding grommets to bags so I can hook them to my rollator or wear them crossbody! I’ve been crafting like crazyyyyy

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I couldn’t wait anymore and decorated the cover for my 2027 Hobonichi ✨

A 2027 Hononichi Techo journal covered in various holographic stickers

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It finally happened. A stranger on the train who I thought was just being nice and interested in my rollator told me to take X magic pill to cure my genetic disorders. I have finally lived the quintessential disabled baddie experience!

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I made myself at PAX at the Bellingham Hamsters booth. Yes it is I, the berry fox. 🦊

A small plushie of a fox wearing round glasses and a knit rainbow sweater

A person with long hair wearing round glasses looking into a mirror wearing overalls and a rainbow knit sweater

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Spyro Community Day!! Spyro means so much to me and is a huge reason why I work in games today! I had an awesome Spyro cake for my 30th birthday this year and I found a pic from years ago in my Spyro onesie so please enjoy ✨

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Any hobonichi pals out there? What are yall using for 2027 cause I wanna seeeeeee

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Spongebob Peeking Meme

ALT: Spongebob Peeking Meme

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We had a version of Team Boneless before the lay off we all went through, but now the group feels even more important to us! Our one goal is to have a good time doing what we love wherever that may take us! 💖🦴

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Team Boneless @teamboneless.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We just finished our first game, Camp Ringtail Rock! It was made for the Haunted PS1 Summer Camp Jam and inspired by raccoon sensation Jimothy! Check it out here! teamboneless.itch.io/camp-ringtai... @hauntedps1.bsky.social @berryfoxes.bsky.social #gamedev #gamejam #hauntedps1

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Camp Ringtail Rock by Team Boneless

Jimothy is a little creeped out in this Spooky 3D Adventure

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Time for summer camp! Some old coworkers & I participated in the @hauntedps1.bsky.social Summer Camp Jam to boost our spirits post studio implosion. Check it out and let us know what you think! This is our debut as Team Boneless of The Boneless Collective 🦴 teamboneless.itch.io/camp-ringtai...

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Camp Ringtail Rock by Team Boneless

Jimothy is a little creeped out in this Spooky 3D Adventure

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In junior high I came across a book at the library called Eon by Alison Goodman. At that time my then unknown disabilities had really started to effect me and Eon overcoming their disabilities really resonated with me. It gave me hope. Maybe I’ll reread it to see how it resonates today!

The cover of the book Eon by Alison Goodman which features the silhouette of a person wielding 2 swords in front of a fiery red dragon in a red sky

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s almost PAX West sooo… any mutuals gonna be at PAX and wanna meetup?

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It’s pumpkin season in this house 🎃

A small black chihuahua mix dog sitting on a carpeted stair case. The dog is wearing a stuffed pumpkin costume

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I’m so glad Rivet got to keep her little hammer shape on her chest into adult hood 🔨

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This notification has been staring at me all day cause I wanted to wait for my partner to come home for our early access. NOW ITS TIME! Huge shout out and congrats to everyone @frogwares-games.bsky.social getting this game out the door, I cannot wait!! Time to dive into The Sinking City 2 ⚓️ 🩸 🎣

A screen shot of a PlayStation app notification that says the sinking city 2 is ready to play

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I got myself a Kobo ereader as my birthday gift to myself and I’m so glad I did! I haven’t read this much in years, probably since college! Also a bonus of getting to decorate the case with all the lovely stickers I have. Drop your graphic novel suggestions as well!

The back of a glitter purple pink case holding a Kobo Clara Color ereader. The case has many stickers on it.

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June at Gamescom!!! @skaya.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

ARE YOU A GAMDEV LOCAL TO SEATTLE? Do you want to go to SLICE 26? Do you want to help out, answer questions and consult indie developers, meet local dev community and share your expertise? We are looking for volunteers for a Creative Clinic. Sign up here! forms.gle/dtHmht2iNsAu...

Seattle, indie dev, game developer, game dev, indie games

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today’s the day, 30 has finally come to get me! 🎉🎂 Honestly, this is the best I’ve ever felt on a birthday before so it feels extra magical ✨

A mirror selfie of a woman wearing short overalls and a rainbow stripe sweater

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I figure it’s time for a reminder that I am looking for a new studio to call home!

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I used my free will to make Rivet a gallery wall at her food station today ✨

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The wildfire smoke is here and my whole body is itchy

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I had a Spyro birthday cake and we played pin the tail on the dragon ✨

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’m having my birthday party tomorrow and that also means it’s time for the true countdown to 30

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Vaccines save lives. And no, they do not cause autism.

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"who hurt you" bro my own connective tissue

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's time for a PAW Patrol: The Game ART BLAST!! ✨ I have some more of my work from the game collected into a few more posts I'll link below! There is still a little more to collect but I wanted to share what I got to do! Reminder that I am now open to work. 💖

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I posted this then realized like six things I forgot in these posts. My brain is a mess but I added them 😂

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We went to a Joji concert last night and the vibes healed something in me ✨

A picture in a dark arena of the artist known as Joji singing on stage. Everything is red toned and Joji can be seen wearing a backwards cap and sunglasses.

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It’s been a little over a week since surgery and getting laid off on the same day and honestly I feel like my mind is a lot clearer than I expected to be at this point. I’ve healed up really well from surgery already! I’m even starting to think about personal projects. Life isn’t so heck after all

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Steve Biegun @sbiegun.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Add Killer Bean to Fortnite, cowards

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Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I know the industry is in a dire state right now for jobs but If any indie studios see this and need an additional programmer, PLEASE let me know ASAP! my partner @barndone.bsky.social is a great generalist programmer and needs a home! Vancouver on 1 salary isn't going to cut it for long 😓

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Reuben Brenner-Adams @kangareuben.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This isn't the kind of press anyone wishes for after a game launch, but I'm glad it's being covered. Thanks for the story, @bryantfrancis.me.

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’m listening to Joji and playing power wash simulator just to feel something today

A flaming hello kitty plush that says “yeah I’m ok just a bit tired”

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drew 🔜 GeekGirl Con @imodrew.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

While the games industry collapses & employment seems like a distant fantasy, I’ve happily accepted a volunteer position helping out with graphic design & marketing for a local non-profit to pass the time Unrelated: here’s some doodles I did while I was in Thailand

Three studies, left is a leaf wood carving from a room divider, center is a dusky leaf monkey on the roof of our villa (photo taken by my sister) & the right is a pattern study of a Thai warrior sculpture at Wat Arun

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

✨Hello #PortfolioDay ✨ I’m Jess Cookston, a stylized 3D character artist in the games industry! ✨💖 I was just laid off last week so I’m looking for my next home! I have experience working with established IP and optimizing for mobile platforms✨ 📷 jesscookston.carrd.co 📷 #3DCharacterArtist #3DArt

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Sebastian Gat - Looking for work! @sabtherobot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Happy ✨#PortfolioDay 📷Im Sebastian! Im a 3D character artist with 9+ years of experience who loves making all sorts of people and creatures! I was impacted by the the industries layoffs (twice!) and am looking for my next gig~ Let me make some people and critters for you!🫵

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✨jesssssss✨ @berryfoxes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Jake Slimeberg @jakesteinberg.substack.com · 13/07/2026

an issue with how we talk about the games *industry* is that i think we have normalized talking about studios like interchangeable labor pools instead of groups of artists making creative work

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Lindsey Wailes (looking for work!) @linwail.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hi again! New week, new looking for work post. I am in desperate need of full time work. Looking for animation, art, administrative or other things outside of the games industry. My email is lindseywailes@gmail.com or DM me on here! Feel free to reach out just to chat as well :) Thank you!!! ❤️

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