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Amanda J. B-Miller

@chimeraforge.bsky.social
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I am a freelance digital artist with a passion for birds, dinosaurs & dragons. This profile is where you will find my w.i.ps & completed works ✏️✨️

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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Illustration |Hollow °°° My piece from the most recent exchange over on our Discord server for @rommath.bsky.social of their character "Hollow." Wanted to really test my limits on this as this round was for headshots only. I learned so much from this experience. Thank you for the opportunity 🗡🩸
A digital illustration of a massive, black-furred beast standing in profile inside an ancient Roman-style arena. The creature has a long, heavy snout, a small dark eye, and a wide-open mouth lined with large white teeth and fangs. Its mouth and gums are a vivid lavender-purple. Long, shaggy fur covers its head, neck, body, and tail, giving it a powerful, imposing silhouette. A thick, spiked collar adorns their neck. Warm sunlight illuminates the creature from above and behind, catching the edges of its dark fur. Weathered stone arches, red hanging banners, and a bright partly cloudy sky fill the background.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
LiskNa 2026 — A wandering curator of the Sauromandragos; preserving relics, fractured histories & the remnants of a forgotten lineage. Capable conjuration of lightning through breath & manifested forms. see ALT for design notes
A detailed character reference sheet depicting “LiskNa,” a sleek european dragon-like creature with an elongated serpentine body, narrow muzzle, and immense wings. The overall palette is muted charcoal, ash grey, and deep ocean blue with luminous cyan markings flowing across the wing membranes like branching lightning or bioluminescent currents.

The primary side-profile illustration shows LiskNa in a low quadrupedal stance with long forelimbs and digitigrade hind legs. Their tail is extremely elongated and whip-like, ending in a pine-cone spade that resembles blue labradorite. The neck is graceful and swan-like with a subtle horn or crest extending from the head.
The wings dominate the composition, stretching dramatically upward and outward with scalloped trailing edges. The membranes are patterned with flowing electric-blue vein-like lines that fade toward pale cyan near the leading edges, evoking storm clouds, deep-sea organisms, or electrical discharges. Smaller dorsal and ventral wing diagrams are included to showcase the full spread and pattern symmetry.

Additional anatomical studies display the dexterous forehands with elongated fingers adapted for manipulation, alongside notes and color swatches explaining pigmentation and luminescent features.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Mieph’tith 2026 — Guardian of a flood-carved desert basin where snowmelt transforms dry valleys into temporary inland seas. see ALT for design notes
Reference sheet of Mieph’tith, a desert-dwelling Therophæves with enormous barred wings (inspired directly by Kiro Bustards—they are feathered but I didn't want to refine them further), slender legs, grasping claws, and a long whip-like tail. Their plumage is pale sand and cream with dark brown and black markings inspired by raptorial birds. A veil of coarse feathering trails from the haunches like elongated tail feathers.

The sheet includes dorsal and ventral wing views, eye color references, and anatomical notes describing thermal-regulating plumage, facultative zygodactyl feet, defensive flame-wreathing behavior, and adaptations for navigating canyon systems and seasonal floodplains.

Mieph’tith is described as a basin navigator and seasonal guardian inhabiting arid desert basins beneath mountain foothills, centered around a towering sandstone spire used as a sanctuary and observation point.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Illustration |Silvrithyl °°° My part of an exchange held over on Discord for @itsjesthomas.bsky.social of their beautiful character Silvrithyl. It was a lot of fun, I really adored sketching out their body. Tried embodying your excellent use of form that inspires me in your work 🌌✨️
Photo of a celestial character featuring an iridescent body covered in white scales.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Illustration |Amayensis °°° Just completed a round of exchanges over on our "Uno Reverse" Discord. In this round my target was the amazing @amayensis.bsky.social of their muse 'Amayensis.' They're known for their fondness of ruin exploration & nature, so did my best to explore this concept 🪨✨️
Illustration of a dragon as they meander down the corridor of a weathered walkway.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Reference |LiskNa °°° A rare, grey & scale-less Dragga with the ability to expel & conjure lightning. She bears a distinct & noble air and is quiet & reserved, often meditating. They are the last living member of their kind and are desponent save for those who have earned their loyalty & trust ⚡️✨️
A grey, scale-less female European dragon with a curved rostrum. They bear spiralling brown horns, a labradorite spade and mighty blue wings.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Reference |Mieph'tith °°° A wyvern with great dignity & pride. She is recognized as an embodiment of the sun and bears a strong sense of will & determination. Though a gentle & patient guardian over their land and subjects she is a fierce & capable fighter, able to wreath their fibers in flames 🪶🔥
A blonde wyvern covered in picnofibers and scales. They bear impressive feathered wings that are inspired by the Griffon Vulture & Bearded Vulture.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Reference |Gogh'leor (natural) °°° A stern & stoic Matriarch of unparalleled skill in the art of blacksmithing. She is an intelligent huntress and a capable tracker & forager. Nomadic by nature, they wander the world seeking out the legendary Drakhouls so their parts can be hewn into weapons 🗡✨️
A reference sheet for a strong built female yeti/fu dog character with palmated tusks. They have a thick wavy mane and tail.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Fanart |Little Foot °°° Another illustration I completed to pay homage to my inspirations as a youth. I know now that this iconic juvenile sauropod was actually an a Apatosaurus but I always thought they were a Brachiosaurus so decided to roll with it for this installment. Such a memorable show 🌿✨️
Lavender and tan coloured Brachiosaurus with a Tree Star on a sunset coloured backsplash.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Family Crest |Miller °°° An impromptu experiment I did following a discussion I had with my dad regarding our heritage and possibly having a tattoo done to commemorate it. By no means a formal attempt at any type of ink work, but I enjoyed the conversation and wanted to illustrate it 🛡✨️
3, snarling blue dogs on a silver shield bearing a red sash.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Illustration |Nymnir °°° Here is the final of two submissions I'd completed for our final exchange this year over on Discord for @nymnir.bsky.social of their beautiful Nymnir 🌊 I am beyond humbled by the opportunity to experiment and develop my style with this set. The feathers were really fun! 🤘✨️
A salmon pink and lavender coloured avian character with vixen-esque features and wicked crystalline tusks. They sport a unique shape to their wings with three rows of primaries, the shape of which are mirrored on their hind limbs.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Illustration |Claudius °°° I present one of two submissions completed for this round of devastation over on Discord for @nymnir.bsky.social of their handsome character Claudius ❄️ As always, I had so much fun working on this for you! Thank you for being such a good sport during our exchanges ✌️✨️
A red avian character with draconic features and fur on a simple blue paneled background.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Illustration |Sephtis ° ° ° Bringing you another Throwdown piece over on our Discord for @necrophagic.bsky.social of their handsome lad: Sephtis. As always, the peeps are challenging me with this opportunity; I have never really tackled a human(oid) prior and am really satisfied with the result 🍷✨️
Digital painting of a humanoid tiefling holding glass of red wine.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
I am ever grateful to be a part of this community of talented and passionate artists. Thank you Jes for your attention to detail and for giving my lady a chance in the spotlight -you got everything about them on point. Rest up and recoup, you've earned it! Absolutely above and beyond as always 🤘
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Fanart |Rannoch ° ° ° As continuation of my loose 'inspirations series,' I did a sketch of a favoured character in a novel titled "Fire Bringer" by David Clement-Davies. Rannoch is a Red Stag whose fate is intertwined with that of an ancient legend. It is a marvelous read with a lot of depth 🔥
A digital painting of a red stag, with a white oak leaf marking present on their brow --from the book "Fire Bringer" by David Clement-Davies.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Fanart |Ceratosaurus (greymon base) ° ° ° A colleague of mine at work thought the linework was lovely and said it would be worth sharing; so here you go! Definitely more work than I'd intended to put into it originally, but all and all, only a days efforts. I like how it came together ✨️
Digital sketch of a Ceratosaurus in black and white
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Fanart |Greymon ° ° ° In an effort to rekindle my motivation, I've been exploring my childhood inspirations across the media I indulged in then; Starting with a study of Greymon as a Ceratosaurus. I thought them suited for the species considering their tri formed crest -maybe it grayed with age ⏳️
Digital painting of a Ceratosaurus with a brown/grey skull, orange body and sapphire stripes -inspired by Greymon
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Fanart |Queen Fang ° ° ° Though I haven't watched the show yet; Primal seems like it'd be a good watch. Fang has a nice design that is memorable and unique without being over the top. ~I worked on a Trex skull once that had really impressive "fangs." Almost the height of the whole dentary 🔪✨️
Loose digital painting [fanart] of a teal striped Trex named "Fang" from the TV series (and mature cartoon) named "Primal." They are given such title for the prominent 'fang' growing on the right side of their bottom jaw.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Photograph |Snowcapped Rocky Mountain Range °°° Nikon 18mm-55mm Lense, d3500 body
A photograph of mountains tinted in the rosy glow of morning and capped with snow. Taken inflight from the cabin of an airplane. Taken with a Nikon d3500 body and 18mm-55mm lens.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Got reunited with my old camera equipment this last holiday season; it helped me through a tough time before and it shall do so again. Taking the time to manually focus my shots is so therapeutic; my focus really gravitates to being in the moment. I might share some shots here when I sort them 📷✨️
A closed MAXIMUM waterproof & dustproof case.An opened MAXIMUM waterproof & dustproof case featuring a; Sigma 150mm-600mm Nikon Lense, 75mm-300mm Nikon Lense & Nikon 18mm-55mm Lense with a Nikon d3500 body.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Illustration |Luviore ° ° ° From the vault, I bring you my first piece (2022?) for our exchange over on Discord, of Apexs' illustrious Luviore 💎 Prior to this piece I'd never pushed myself so hard; I learned much in that painting & in all since. I'm humbled with my progress. An oldie, but goldie ✨️
A digital painting of a white and lavender shaded Aravani with beautiful blue crystalline shapes, soft feathers and fur. Backed by a glacial field and full moon.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Reference |Gogh'leor ° ° ° A lone matriarch Ucheru that makes their home amidst the outskirts of the Vavindre Reigns. She is known far and wide for her fine craftsmanship in the art of metalworking. Though highly sought out, few can afford her fee --as it is hewn from the bones of Drakhouls.
Rough digital painting of a bipedal humanoid with bear like features and powerful tusks. Their form bears mammoth hide leathers, furs and molars for chain mail, and blue cape strewn about their shoulders. They are framed by a forest with a misty background.  A mighty bow and arrow are displayed alongside the weilder --crafted from Drakhoul (an eldrich/corrupted dragos).
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Illustration |Verlah ° ° ° Recently completed another deadly round of our art exchange over on Discord. This painting was dedicated to Unravy of their charming character "Verlah" enjoying a moment of peace surveying the woods. Something I often sought myself after enduring a tumultuous year 🌱
Digital painting of a bipedal vixen featuring a pair of large wings, enjoying a moment of tranquility in a forest; guided by a compass and guarded by dagger.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Illustration |River ° ° ° Had the wonderful pleasure of completing this illustration for Inkmavenart of their character "River" for an older "Throwdown Showdown" exchange on Discord. Thank you for the opportunity, and for participating! It is always a reward to participate ✨️
A digital painting of an aquatic dragon submerged underwater
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 29/09/2024
Illustration |Ormhild °°° Fullbody painting for Wurf of their immortal Dragonborn character Ormhild as part of our Throwdown Showdown exchange 💀 Thoroughly enjoying the work I've put into these pieces --I'm rewarded with experience and knowledge that I can apply in future illustrations!
Digital painting illustrating a dark scaled dragonborn wielding a pike surrounded by swirling green smoke.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 06/01/2024
Illustration |Trex Muse °°° Rough full-body painting based off of my Tyrannosaurus mask. I'm trying to experiment and get familiar with some new brushes I've set up for the ideal texture. Was losing motivation so it's not as polished as I'd have liked, but I enjoyed my time ✨️
Painting of a Tyrannosaurus rex featuring a mane of pycno-fibers in a forest setting.
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Amanda J. B-Miller @chimeraforge.bsky.social · 17/12/2023
Reference 2024 |LiskNa link: drive.google.com/file/d/1PKbC...
2024 Reference Sheet for my [scaleless & lightning based] dragon muse LiskNa (Li-Isk-nah)
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