iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟐) @cromsferatu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

sorry to keep doing this, genuinely in a bad place and I need to keep the lights/internet on while I wait for a larger payment 🙏

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Raf (left) and Hurtle (right) — Current and former Lord Protector in the Firnveldt. Another piece from Humblewood: Beyond the Canopy!

Raf and Hurtle — a well dressed black ram looks concerned while sitting in a painted wooden throne. Beside them, an elderly hummingbird woman smiles encouragingly up at them.

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Raf (left) and Hurtle (right) — Current and former Lord Protector in the Firnveldt. Another piece from Humblewood: Beyond the Canopy!

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Anna Podedworna @akreon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you see this, QRP your green art 💚

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Álvaro Jiménez @alvarojimenez.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Blasphemous II Cover art which I had the fortune of painting for the upcoming vynil for @laced_audio from the magnificent OST by Carlos Viola! @thegamekitchen.com #blasphemous #blasphemous2 #coverart #illustration #noAI #eviterno ⁠

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"Sweeping Off the Male Gaze" by illustrator Yuko Shimizu.

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Pumpkin Spice8Rack @spice8rack.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Inspired by all of you talented bastards: I've started putting some effort into my proxies 🎨

Spice's hand holding a proxy for Wheel of Fortune.

The name & mana cost is on the right side, the left half of the card is taken up with a cartoon of a woman caught in an orb, holding & being crushed by presents. Below her a strange creature gazes outward. This art is from the front cover of December 2024's edition of Tribune.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Some quick figure and face practice with some @trueref.bsky.social reference packs. Luca - Demo Poses Neri - Flowing Fabric III

An open sketchbook with pen figure drawings of Luca, a True Ref model.

An open sketchbook with pen figure drawings of Neri, a True Ref model.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Just finished Babel last week. The story and Nico’s art for it are both fantastic

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Since this scene was recorded I did, in fact, get better at drawing dogs 😂

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Ravensridge Emporium ➡️ Pax Aus @ravensridgeco.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Wailing Banshee has had a singer every night for the last fifty years. It's a shame no-one seems to sing songs about rats. @emorykj-art.bsky.social did such an incredible job bringing this location to life!

The interior of a jazz bar illuminated by two small chandeliers. A woman sings on a stage to a host of well-dressed patrons, as a waiter offers wine to one of them. Plush red chairs sit at a bar, and a rat scampers across the floor.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

High Perfect Morcant - Custom commander deck box.

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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you see this, post your art with marginalia! (I LOVE A GOOD BORDER)

A watercolor painting of an anthropomorphic rabbit garden trimming the hedges of a labyrinth. Chickadees eat seeds he has strewn in the path. Border panels around the central illustration depict scenery from around the maze- a medieval tower and fairground, and various fountains and ornaments.

A watercolor painting featuring an anthropomorphic rooster captain at the helm of a ship. Beyond him is a map and a little inset seascape

A watercolor painting of an anthropomorphic black bear in monks robes, doing a gay little illumination of him and his secret deer bf having a clandestine meeting in the woods. The illustration is bordered by medieval-style vines in a rainbow gradient arching above him.

A watercolor painting in olive green-golds, chartreuse, orange and grey. Mist swirls around a robed anthropomorphic owl in some kind of catacomb. Roots crawl down the wall above the entryway. The owl holds a gnarled staff in one hand and a glowing orb in the other. Stone niches behind her display candles and reliquaries. The panels flanking the central image show ornately decorated bones of a deer leg on the left, and on the right, a closeup of an elk skull wrapped in pearls with a semiprecious gem in the eye socket.

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Hampus Viklander @spookystirfry.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

there we go, weekend drawing project over!

digital coloured drawing of an adventuer. She is clad in layers of armour and cloth, her waist is cluttered by many quivers of crossbow bolts, bags and weapons. Her left is replaced by an armoured prosthetic that splits into three long mechanical arms, one of them holding crossbow bolts and another a crossbow. In her left arm she holds a tall shield made up from snakes and a screaming face.

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Nicholas Kole @nicholaskole.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

enshittification ouroboros

the anti-ai symbol, where ai is depicted as an ouroboros, defecating and devouring it's own feces, while stabbing itself through the heart

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Toby Fox @tobyfoxart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I love world building, you can just draw two bad bitches and say they’re sisters. And then they are 💀🔮

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Your bad art is better than AI slop.

four frame comic. first frame shows a typical AI poster that says : All chatgpt flyers look the same, especially with this font! the text above it reads : I won't go to your event if the poster was made by AI. second frame shows a still frame from a Hank Green youtube video. text above reads : I won't read your post or email and I won't watch your video if they were made with AI. third frame shows an AI restaurant poster of burgers and chicken in a window. text reads : I won't patronize your shop or restaurant if it is advertised with AI. last frame shows an MS paint window with badly written : Your bad art is better than AI slop. text reads : if you can't take the time or make the effort to interact with me yourself, then why should I do it?

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Nicholas Kole @nicholaskole.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

c o l l e c t i o n

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 07/08/2026

Sharing for any fellow authors seeking a human cover artist, vetted by a team of artists as not using gen ai in their work. (Brought to my attention by @thistlearts.bsky.social having just been listed there.)

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HELLhyana🏳️‍🌈 -Commissions open 2/3- @elhyana.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Alright I've teased you enough you all! Here's the book cover I've done for @tgnewman.bsky.social ! It was such a fun challenge, and I hope you all like it as much as we do!!

Book cover illustration
Four characters seen from the back, one of them passed out on the horse, with the tallest one holding a red banner with a drake skull on top
They're on the road towards what looks like a castle surronded by a town, in the back we can see the hills and the mountains

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 28/07/2026

It's here, it's here! 🌟 V2 of Hire Human Artists is now live. We make it easier than ever to find artists who have pledged not to use generative AI in their workflow. HireHumanArtists.com Use the directory to find artists for your project type, that do a certain style, and more! Now with images!

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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Alex says "man, the world is such an unjust place." She gets to work constructing a weird little guy and says "I'm fabricating a fucked up little sculpture to express my feelings..." Another woman passes by and says "hey, that's cool. You wanna join me volunteering at the food bank?" Alex says "Pass. I'm really exhausted from making the sculpture."

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Sinto_J @sintoj.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Thorne is pretty cool.

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 24/07/2026

Want to commission me your TTRPG character? This is YOUR CHANCE!✨🙌 The Fight ICE with DICE charity auction by @roll4rights.bsky.social is now live and you can bid to win a commission slot by yours truly! And there are SO MANY more amazing things on offer too!🤩 fighticewithdice.com/products/ttr...

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TTRPG Character Commission

One single character, full render character commission (including one weapon, if applicable). **Humanoid characters only, no creatures/beasts/monsters, no familiars (except small animal ones), no mech...

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Michelle Pecoraro @coveofmadness.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Just wanted to see what I could spit up in about an hour and not get too precious. #artsky #sketch #spitpaint

A rough painting of a medieval fantasy city atop seaside cliffs. The sky is overcast, with sunset light breaking through to illuminate the central tower of the city.

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nico @nicodelort.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

i just realized i never posted this here Cover art for 'Scholar's Codex' @tuneandfairweather.bsky.social 30x40cm ink on claybord

a black and white scratchboard drawing depicting a scholar sitting at their desk, writing something in a book, lit by candlelight.
In the foreground, we can see piles of books, a cat sleeping, and an armillary sphere. In the background, shelfs are filled with books and and various artefacts. Drapery covered in stars and constellations hangs from the ceiling.

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Alex V Ngo @alexvnart.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

An old one for Hitpointpress. Oil on arches oil paper.

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Erion Makuo @erionmakuo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Hi! I'm Erion, I work at Failbetter Games and also freelance.

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Álvaro Jiménez @alvarojimenez.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎉🎊🎉🎊 Hey hey heyyyyy today it’s my birthday!! 37 laps around the Sun!! If you could repost this post I would be more than happy!! Here are some of my fave works and my other links! linktr.ee/alvarojimene...

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JJcanvas @jjcanvas.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Re-painted an old piece in honor of my dog Balu. I've come to see Death not as something that takes away, but simply as a carrier to the next chapter. Doesn't hurt any less but helped me to accept it with more serenity. I'm sure he will be the first one to greet me when it's my turn. Love you buddy.

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Wayne Reynolds @waynereynoldsart.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Mistborn - Cosmere RPG Artwork sized "16. x "11.5 / 41cm x 29cm. Acrylic on artboard. Publishing copyright; Brotherwise Games. Art editor Johnny O'Neal.

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Rhigu (comms open!) @rhigu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Redrawing a very ancient piece of art of mine

A pink skinned woman with elaborate horns and 5 eyes

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Nicholas Kole @nicholaskole.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Christina Kraus @elbenherzart.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🌙 Elrond, Moon - Reader 🌙 Painted for Magic: The Gathering - Universes Beyond - The Hobbit AD: Cassie Murphy Very excited to show my take on Elrond for the Mtg Hobbit Set! Back when I was a teenager Elrond was my favorite character of the books and getting to officially paint him, was a huge joy! 😍

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Markevitz Medical — Location for One Thousand Rats Devour a City

Illustration of a grimly lit medical laboratory. Three doctors operate over a body on a table, illuminated by cold light shining through ornate windows. A few rats linger in the foreground, looking down on the scene from atop a cabinet with some spare flasks and bottles.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Wailing Banshee — Location illo for One Thousand Rats Devour a City

Illustration of The Wailing Banshee - an interior shot of an old lounge, ambiguous in time period, decorated with red velvet furniture and lit with glittering, sickly yellow-green chandeliers. A woman in red sings to a room of well-dressed patrons. A rat scurries across the floor while another perches atop a bar chair.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I’m still drawing but all my thoughts are about Babel rn

A meme. “The shift:” followed by a depiction of hell. Then “the shift when I get to listen to Babel by RF Kuang narrated by Chris Lee Kum Hou and Billie Fulford-Brown” followed by an overly sparkly image of rainbows and dolphins leaping and smiling.

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James Hance @jameshance.com · 15/07/2026

“Barley Hedge” 🦡 New original wooden art piece up on jameshance.com today! An acrylic gouache portrait on birch wood in a hand cut, carved, stained and varnished birch frame 🖤

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Elizabeth Peiró @elizabethpeiro.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Eli, a freelance illustrator working in publishing, ttrpg and games. I like to focus on characters and storytelling in my pieces, and would absolutely love to work on more publishing projects in the future! 💼 Www.elizabethpeiro.com 📨 Elizabethpeiroart@gmail.com

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Grace @eriopsis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Here's my full piece for @novamali.bsky.social and @damesprod.bsky.social 's My Liege: queer knights in love art book. There's only about 30 hours left on the kickstarter so back it soon! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nov...

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Wick, the Whorled Mind - custom commander deck box.

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Olyfrogg🐸🌻 @olyfrogg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy for another #Portfolioday I'm oly, and I illustrate for books (covers, endpapers), games and personal clients🥰 More works plus full images further down🫶 More of my work: cara.app/olyfrogg

An illustration featuring Rook - Ivy in a pink gown with armored details, Lucanis laying on her lap, holding her hand, and Spite playing with her hair from behind. The night terrace is being dimly lit, and there are three curious crows watching them.

Hawk x Fenris fanart. They are having a romantic moment in the library. Hawk is stepping down the library ladder into Fenris's arms. They are surrounded with the glow of the setting sun from the gothic library window. Hawk's gown trail is caught on the ladder.

Commission for Anne. An aasimar Katha looking away from his darker reflection in an ornamented mirror.

Personal illustration of an elf wearing yellow dress and creating magical birds from a wisteria colored tea.

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Giulia Tonon @hekateart.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hello #portfolioday! I'm Giulia, an Italian illustrator fond of Fantasy and Dark Fantasy. I have experience mostly with TTRPG and TCG projects, but I'm always up for new opportunities! 🖼 Portfolio: giuliatononart.carrd.co 📧 Email: giuliatonon.art@gmail.com

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Aleksi Remes @aleksiremesart.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Aleksi, a visual artist and freelance illustrator creating colourful and dreamlike fantasy art. Currently open for commercial freelance work! 🌐 aleksiremes.com 📧 aleksiremesart@gmail.com

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HELLhyana🏳️‍🌈 -Commissions open 2/3- @elhyana.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

I'm Elhyana, french fantasy illustrator, available for work I also work on my little book project "Tales of the Knights" on my free time Portfolio: elhyana.carrd.co E-mail: elhyanart@gmail.com

In the city of Noshtraad, Alyshia, a knight in shiny armor, is walking away from the bakery, her helmet full of pastries, and a big smile on her face

In the middle of the forest at dusk, Alyshia and Elhyana are fighting furiously. Alyshia, shield up, is blocking a very strong attack, boosted by magic from Elhyana

In a crowded market in a little town, Arthur is looking at a merchant's product, oblivious to what Elhyana is doing walking past him and stealing one of his map in a very slick way

Standing in the middle of the street, Elhyana is holding a wanted poster she just ripped from the town board, she looks pissed at the rendition of her face

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