iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Here’s the final portrait! Done in procreate 🏳️‍⚧️

Greyscale portrait reminiscent of marble sculptures of the trans Roman emperor Elagabalus.

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

New video is up and I’m so so so proud of this one! 🏳️‍⚧️ Episode 1 of Trans Figures of History, where I discuss the lives of trans people throughout them and paint their portraits. This one is about Elagabalus, the trans Roman emperor: youtu.be/H8MsXFWRDEE?...

youtu.be

Drawing Elagabalus, the Trans Roman Emperor | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

110

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

I made a life size Derpy tiger for Halloween! I love how he turned out ✨ this is my behind the scenes video for how I made everything, I really appreciate y’all watching! youtu.be/6WiWQu2_hpw?...

youtu.be

I made a life size Derpy Tiger for Halloween | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

010

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

This week’s video is up! I thrifted art supplies to paint the dream tiger 🐯 youtu.be/hOAnnFPztt4

youtu.be

I made a painting with thrifted art supplies | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

111

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

This week’s video is up! I thrifted art supplies to paint the dream tiger 🐯 youtu.be/hOAnnFPztt4

youtu.be

I made a painting with thrifted art supplies | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

111

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Look at that! On the horizon!! It’s a new video!!! Come watch me draw corgis at a beer garden and talk about screen printing art for t shirts: youtu.be/1Gl3teycnmI

youtu.be

I drew corgis at a beer garden for a t shirt | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

020

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

My new Corgtoberfest shirt is up for preorder! I’ll also have these next month at the Tour de Corgi in #fortcollins ✨ elibenik.etsy.com/listing/4364...

Photo of a model wearing a shirt featuring isometric artwork of corgis wearing lederhosen at a Biergarten

Isometric artwork of corgis wearing lederhosen at a Biergarten

000

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I uploaded this Friday night and then uh. Forgot to share it anywhere lmao but! New video all about beginner artist alley tips and tricks!! youtu.be/yyGB0A9b7Ww

youtu.be

Artist Alley Dos and Don'ts for Beginners | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

101

Reposted by Eli Benik

Kelly Turnbull @coelasquid.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑

Frustrated little dude gripping a pencil saying “how do I pack this down into something I can actually share?” While swirling rainbows labeled “INFINITE POTENTIAL” float around them.

Little dude frowns at a tiny grey box, exclaiming “all that work for THIS?!”

Little dude shoves the grey box into another little guy’s hands; Frowning, stomping off, and saying “Here you go, I made this, it sucks.”

Second little dude cracks open the box, swirling rainbows project out onto their face.

Second little dude stares in awe at all the swirling rainbows now floating around them.

153258748946

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I uploaded this Friday night and then uh. Forgot to share it anywhere lmao but! New video all about beginner artist alley tips and tricks!! youtu.be/yyGB0A9b7Ww

youtu.be

Artist Alley Dos and Don'ts for Beginners | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

101

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Hey friends if anyone has a #vgencode pls let me know! 💕

Digital art of a pretty elf boy with lilac curls

Commission of a queen pug with a ruffled collar

Digital art of a handsome Xolo furry in a coral suit

Digital portrait of Ilya from Mercy by Ian Haramaki

0104

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Hey artist alley friends, I’m working on a video of dos and don’ts for tabling and I’d love to know anything you’ve learned over the years!

media.tenor.com

a cartoon of spongebob squarepants holding a yellow stick in his mouth

Alt: a cartoon of spongebob squarepants pleading

000

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Hey friends if anyone has a #vgencode pls let me know! 💕

0104

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

New video is up! All about making my Derpy Tiger notepads 💙 youtu.be/RG9Q1v7c7Gs

youtu.be

Making Derpy Tiger Notepads | Eli Benik

YouTube video by Eli Benik

000

Reposted by Eli Benik

Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

📢 ISO of Devs Affected by Itch 📢 If your game got: • Deindexed • Removed • Payouts turned off Especially if you make Adult &/or LGBTQ+ #IndieGame or #VisualNovel, I want to talk to you. 🗣️ Please reply below with how you were affected. This is for a #Journalism piece. 🔁 RTs Appreciated 🔁

7518571771

Reposted by Eli Benik

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

How about a promo day for reasons… if you’ve been affected by the NSFW takedowns and shadowbans on itch, share the other places people can support your work below ⬇️ #WritingPrompt

31162138

Reposted by Eli Benik

Cursed Yoshi’s Island Liker™️ @shonen413.itch.io · 24/07/2025

Here’s a short script: “Hello, my name is _____, and I would like to file a complaint. I find it troubling that Mastercard is blocking content on (the platforms you use) and making it difficult for me to make legal purchases. I am going to stop using Mastercard if this isn’t rescinded and fixed."

1728892396

Reposted by Eli Benik

kellen graves 🦇 @skellygraves.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

if you care about supporting queer/trans creators, no matter what kind of work they’re making, this is a good place to start putting an end to shit like this: bsky.app/profile/acva...

11823

Reposted by Eli Benik

Wolf & Wyld's Queer Bookstore @wolfwyld.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564 LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743 LGBT National Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243 LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: (888) 688-5428

thetrevorproject.org

Get Help

Get immediate help 24/7/365. The Trevor Project's crisis counselors are just a text, chat, or phone call away. Completely confidential and free LGBTQ hotline.

03246

Reposted by Eli Benik

Alioth Fox (@ Carolina FurFare) @aliothfox.ursamajorartworks.com · 16/07/2025

USE. INVOICES. For the love of god. Not only is it more convenient (the buyer doesn't need a PayPal account to pay it; any debit/credit card will work), you control exactly what shows up on the invoice so you don't risk a horny dipshit getting you banned by saying "thanks for the porn" or whatever.

2540292151

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Hello have you seen my SON 💙 I love how these Derpy Tiger sticky note pads came out, I’m definitely gonna end up getting several for myself ahdhfj #kpopdemonhunters Now on Etsy! elibenik.etsy.com/listing/4335...

010

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I love his shape language so MUCH #kpopdemonhunters

Fan art of Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird from K Pop Demon Hunters

032

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I’m not at Anthrocon this year, but my bestie is selling some shirts for me so go give him some love!!

041

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Hi! I’m Eli, a trans man who paints dogs and angry queer things. I’m open for commissions and I have a shop as well! 💕 Etsy: elibenik.Etsy.com Commission info: trello.com/b/bQpN9DFh/e...

Acrylic portrait of an elderly pug dressed as a queen with a crown and ruffled collar.

Enamel pride pins with the text WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HERE in the colors of the trans and progress flags.

Vinyl sticker of a redwing blackbird screaming at you to drink some fucking water.

Anthro/furry print of a fashionable Xolo dog in a coral suit.

082

Reposted by Eli Benik

Jay 🏞️🔜 Howloween @telekitnetic.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Let's get an Indigenous art share going too!! If you're an Indigenous/First Nations artist, vendor, beader, etc, share your work and links below!! #IndigenousPeoplesDay ❤️💛🤍🖤

A picture of various formline stickers piled on top of each other. In bold red gradient text reads "Indigenous People's Day Art Share".

7324581875

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Happy pride! 🏳️‍⚧️ qrp with queer art 🔥

Block print canvas patch of a snarling wolf head with a transgender symbol on the forehead with the text RESIST PERSIST

021

Reposted by Eli Benik

charlie 🎃 @shanyabug.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

here is a more inclusive diagram that includes more medications that cause heat sensitivity than just SSRI/SNRIs!!

4013991372

Reposted by Eli Benik

pork, cheese, broccoli rabe @garlicbuffalo.gobirds.biz · 21/06/2025

amtrak’s marketing team gets it

445305629988

Reposted by Eli Benik

Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Here’s a New York Times photo of the Chicago “No Kings” rally. NYT said the march that followed spanned at least 10 blocks.

148160903676

Reposted by Eli Benik

daviss @daviss.org · 14/06/2025

Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

No Kings protest at the Minnesota State Capitol

348236676144

Reposted by Eli Benik

Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 14/06/2025

Look at downtown LA right now

133159403600

Reposted by Eli Benik

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy pride! 💕 I’m happy to say that the trans version of my We Have Always Been Here pins are almost sold out! I’d love to restock them but there’s a lot of factors at play, so I can’t guarantee anything. Grab one while they’re still available! elibenik.etsy.com

Enamel pins in trans and progress flag colors with the text “we have always been here”

044

Reposted by Eli Benik

Miles, knitting screaming agony werewolf @queermedieval.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

a world without trans people has never existed and never will

a medieval style digital drawing of an androgynous brown-skinned knight on horseback on a hill, stabbing a long gold spear into a blue dragon on the ground. the knight has a gold halo behind their head and wears a suit of silver armor with a nonbinary flag striped tunic and a trans flag as a cape. their horse is white, with blue tack with trans pride trim. there is black gothic text at the top and bottom of the image reading “A world without trans people has never existed and never will.” there’s an ornate pale blue border around the image, filled with pink and blue scrollwork, gold hearts filled with colorful flowers, a smiley bat, two smiley moles, and two smiling frogs holding up trans flags.

41197139361

Reposted by Eli Benik

Kim Herbst @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I stayed up late illustrating something for no real reason. I definitely didn't give out a google drive link with a high res version of it among friends and family for printing purposes.

Illustration of a massively pissed off bald eagle ripping apart a golden crown with its talons, the words NO KINGS in bold font is over its wings

5766601502

Eli Benik @elibenik.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Happy pride! 🏳️‍⚧️ qrp with queer art 🔥

021

Reposted by Eli Benik

Kat @longwayback.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

time for my new favorite tumblr post

A tumblr text post by user nitewrighter, set up as a dialogue.

Me: I don't get it. I thought I was doing a lot better than I was a few years ago. I'm like 10 times more on top of things than I used to be. How does everything feel terrible now?

The Tiny Me in OSHA-approved Hi-Vis Gear Who lives in my brain and pulls all the levers: Boss, it's the fascism. You're completely gunked up with cortisol due to the fact that your entire daily life is now underscored with a haunting awareness of the rapid erosion of your rights, dignity, and any and all social safety nets, and you're also bearing witness to the most vulnerable people immediately being persecuted. This creates a natural stress response that basically means you're going to continue having memory and organizational problems, as well as emotional imbalances.

Me: BUT I HAVE A BULLET JOURNAL AND I MEDITATE NOW.

Tiny OSHA Me: BOSS, THE FASCISM.

3494654086