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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I am so honored to have been commissioned to make the cover art for this! It was honestly a blast and the proposal is incredibly cool! Check it on out if you can! 🚇🚇🚇

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Completely forgot to post this, but I took part in the #RWSEScollab this year! My entry was from “Old Iron”, which was published in Book 9 of the Railway Series.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

As a heads up, I am open for work! If you need someone with 9 years of experience to produce backgrounds/layouts for your animated project or detailed transit/urban illustrations, I am your man. I am always looking for a new adventure so please feel free to reach out!

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

My fellow railfans, RUN DO NOT WALK, to Powell books in Portland, OR. They have a cheap copy of Silver San Juan for sale!

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Vision Burbank blocked me. Badge of fucking honor 🫡

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today’s the day! At 12:30 today, @metrolosangeles.bsky.social opens their D line to La Cienega! So enjoy this poster I created to celebrate!🎊

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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 04/05/2026

Meanwhile Metrolink is considering eliminating evening and weekend service because constituent counties don't want to pay for it. 🤦Governance reform now!

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Shame on @ladotofficial.bsky.social and the city dept of recreation. Are you seriously telling pedestrians and cyclists that their only option are two long diversions on a street where the only walking alternative is the bike path???? Seriously what are we doing

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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

These statements are mutually exclusive: •the infrastructure planning & approval process is too bogged down by public input stages & opportunities for legal obfuscation + 2nd guessing •planners have a predetermined, bespoke solution to infrastructure they want to ramrod through the process

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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 25/03/2026

NIMBYs in Del Mar are trying to slow down the US's #2 train corridor. Thread on why their arguments don't hold water. Speak out at 9 am on Friday in support of the Del Mar Tunnel and the Crest Canyon alignment! 🧵 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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CTA - LOSSAN Rail Realignment 27MAR2026 SANDAG Meeting.docx

For SANDAG Meeting 3/27/2026, 9 am As part of the CA State Rail Plan, SANDAG has committed to rail improvements that allow for at least a 110mph top speed. However, a Del Mar group called SAFER is pu...

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Jesus fucking christ what a shit show. Absolute shame on Karen Bass for being one of if not the most feckless and lazy mayor in living memory

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Interurban Era @interurbanera.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Another gem of a Kiha from 1960: ukiyo-e.org/image/arteli...

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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 04/03/2026

Why are Metrolink service improvements (SCORE) going to miss the Olympics? 1. lack of dedicated funding 2. (mis)management by county DOTs that are hyper-deferential to NIMBYs, leading to cancelled projects 3. lack of staff capacity to design projects

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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Accessibility concerns across a full bi-level trainset are far different today than when Amtrak began ordering Superliners in 1979. The cost of adding elevators and other elements means just ordering longer trains of single-level coaches more practical. www.trains.com/pro/mechanic...

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Amtrak ends plans for new bi-level cars - Trains

WASHINGTON — Amtrak is scrapping plans for a new generation of bi-level passenger equipment to replace its aging Superliner fleet, announcing that it will instead move ahead with developing a single-l...

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alex davis @alexdavistransit.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This weekend, I visited the Pacific Railroad Society in San Dimas. In their vast archives, I found a 1928 Pacific Electric schedule book with every bus and rail line in the system. Rick here graciously let me photograph every single page so I could share it with you. Enjoy!

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Well I got to do a major bucket list item earlier this month! I am so freaking happy to have finally done a transatlantic voyage on the Queen Mary 2, and even more happy to have done it while celebrating 10 years with the one I love! Thank you @cunardline.bsky.social ! 🚢

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

No fancy announcement this time, but if any moots are at LBX, or if you wanna meet up, I will be there Friday and in the area on Saturday and Sunday!

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I had a small role in this, but it was such a fun project to be on!

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Matt Aytch Taylor @matthtaylor.com · 16/09/2025

I've drawn the Titanic a hilarious amount of times since 1997

A small sample of drawings, on lines paper and sketch paper and newspaper and watercolor paper, drawing after drawing after drawing of the Titanic - some of my earliest drawings from 1997 and 1998 - This is just a handful of the dozens that my dad found and sent to me back in 2020.

A drawing of Thomas Andrews jr (right) and J. Bruce Ismay (left) walking in front of the Titanic in her slip at Harland & Wolff, the art is in graytones with a smattering of blue sky at the top.

A splash page from my defunct webcomic, "Admiral" depicting the Titanic sinking, going down by the head, a few lifeboats are already in the water. A distress rocket bursts above the wreck, illuminating the area slightly.

The only distinction between sea and sky are stars.

Titanic in Cobh (formerly Queenstown) harbor, 1912. The stern of the ship overshadows a tender ship by it's stern. Smoke billows from another, hidden tender at Titanic's bow. The sky is cloudy and the ocean is a cool blue gray.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what the heck! Bus 19516 just blew right past a crowd of passengers at Reseda station.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

A lil' somethin' from a project that I am cooking up! Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what was the point of NextGen if our buses are still just as unreliable as before

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! These are so noice!! 🚇

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Just put in my Metro Arts application, wish me luck 😵‍💫

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Working on getting my 1937 Pacific Electric map updated to make printing easier so I can finally make a little shop! If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😤

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I fucking hate this. No reason from @metrolosangelesbot.bsky.social on why the nest G line to NoHo is over 20 min late

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joomy (十二) 🔞 @astralflo.ws · 08/07/2025

to anyone who's tried to get me into anything, i'm sorry

What you need to understand about recommending a show to me is that no matter how much we both know I'll like it, I can't watch it until the Neurodivergence Department in my brain approves it. I don't know when that will be, and I don't have any more control over it than you do.

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Rachel Kim (Open to Freelance) @rachelkimart.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Hi it’s #portfolioday! My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work! Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA. You can find more of my work here: www.rachelkimart.com #bgdesign #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cute porch full of pumpkin and vines.
www.rachelkimart.com

#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a girl gamer room full of plants and bunny themed items. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cottage core themed kitchen. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Rachel S Kim is: Available for BG Design Work!
www.rachelkimart.com (email for password)
rachelkimart@gmail.com

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Elliott @elliottillustrates.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hello #portfolioday ! I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D

Remake of the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks - Winter

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Judy McCroary - Available! @hotcakesamba.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Judy, an illustrator and game background artist with a love for bright colors and tiny trinkets. Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance! 💌 judithmccroary@gmail.com 🎨 judymccroary.com

art of bedroom with many toys in morning light

art of dark computer room with many glowing monitors, the largest monitor with a mustached face and glasses, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of dark laboratory with floating t-rex head, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of downtown city street at night with many glowing bar signs

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Nathan Daniel Hernandez @natedhernandez.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi #PortfolioDay!!!! I'm Nate, I paint, and illustrate ☆ kinda busy right now but stick around if you like my stuff ☆ 🐱💀👹👾 ☆ Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Art☆ 🎨: ndhart.carrd.co 📧: gmail.com

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✨Layne✨ - Clipping through the walls @layne-ink.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

✨Hey #PortfolioDay✨I just wanted to pop in with a little post sharing some of my work and that I am also still open for work for #BackgroundDesign positions. Prev Clients: PBS Kids, Hulu, and Comedy Central. I can't wait for my next adventure; feel free to reach out! My portfolio: laynemorgan.ink

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WakandaPunk 🍉 @indiedynamo.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

reposting this for #portfoliofay necessary I just found out it was today and ill be available for animation work next month or at least thats when ill start looking again

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Jeremy Boo!-scaldo @jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Good morning, #PortfolioDay! 🎨 I'm Jeremy, a comic artist and illustrator looking for work in animation, illustration and comics. My schedule is free so I am available for book cover design, illustration, comic art and more all year long. JerFusArt@gmail.com JeremyFuscaldo.weebly.com

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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work @grandpabento.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Its #portfolioday once again! I unfortunately don't have anything new as its still under NDA, but I am open for work! If you need background designs or illustrations for your project, please feel free to reach out!

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🦇 Cristina Zuniga 🦇 Available for work! @cristinazunigaart.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hey everyone #PortfolioDay! I’m available for work in background design in tv animation, open to full-time or freelance. Thank for looking!

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Caroline Kane🏳️‍🌈 freelancing @carolinemariekane.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hey #portfolioday, My name is Caroline, and I'm a Background Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry look for TV animation work (Union preferred) Past Shows include "King of the Hill/ Beavis and Butthead" revivals, "Grimsburg" and "Praise Petey"

Black and white drawing of a garage onvereted into a bedroom

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Rachel 🍊 looking for work @boolasaur.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Helloo #PortfolioDay !! I'm a Background Artist and I love painting! 🍊

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✨Hanne✨@ Looking for Work! @badnightstar.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi #portfolioday! I'm Hanne a Mexican Canadian illustrator, comic artist and Cryptid! Please think of me for your drawing needs! 🖥️badnightstar.com/illustrations ⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com #art #illustration

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 02/07/2025

If you ever wondered what you would do in nazi Germany, you're doing it right now.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving. There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later. They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

ICE is a criminal organization willfully carrying out illegal orders and the people of California are right to resist this. respect to the fighters and power to the people

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Oren Ben-Joseph @orenbj.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This is massive and overdue news. LA City Council and LADOT have long prioritized a small amount of car drivers over tens of thousands of transit riders all across the county. Orange dots are current and future at-grade rail intersections: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...

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