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hanwik.bsky.social

@hanwik.bsky.social
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Norwegian 🇳🇴 I 1988 I Aroace An animal enthusiast with a passion for sculpting, drawing and promoting the lesser known. Also a comic and animation lover. *Working on an illustrated story about #stoats. *Art may depict graphic themes.

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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It says you can't be added and your username is greyed out. Not sure why, but it's respected if you want to avoid direct messaging. The only way is to send the pictures via email, and would need your email address. I could upload them here in the comments, but don't like using my posts for that.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Hi! It's so nice to hear from you, and thank you for the message! Is it ok with you if I send you a chat message and take this conversation there?
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Two of my favourite animals in one! Coelophyisis is so rarely represented and your stylization makes these lanky hunters look extra elegant. Lovely work!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Mustelids is one of my long-time and forever passions. Lovely drawing with spot-on anatomy and likeness!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Title: ''Vole Frenzy'' Tag for collecting and catergorizing this illustration series: #HWmyxostory
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Title: ''Warmth'' Tag for collecting and catergorizing this illustration series: #HWmyxostory
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
If you see it, do it Nickname: None. Pronouns: She/they Height: 5'58″ Sexuality: Aroace Smoke: No. Pierced: No. Tattoos: None. Fav color: Blue and earthy tones. Fav bev: Water. Fav food: Soups, casseroles, baked, noodles, pasta, fresh fruit. Fav animal: Mustelids, cats, birds, lizards, moray eels.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
A semi-realistic character painting. It's not part of the story illustration series I'm doing, but meant as anatomy- and background practice. I like it, even if a little too pretty and mundane. Acrylics and watercolour, 30 x 40 cm / 11.8 x 15.7 inches. #stoat #mustelids #animals #traditionalart
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Yup, yellow mongoose! Thank you so much- love them too. : )
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Sent you a message in the chat function (bubble with three dots), but looks like there's no way to attach or share pictures. We'll have to keep using the comments/thread here, then.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Feel free to DM me. : )
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Yeah, I know.😉Not really sure why they do it (need to do research on this if an answer exists) or why SHE would do it, so I suggested a few reasons. She has a few small wires in her mouth in my current icon, and I would definitely reference it in a story.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Irl, with traditional, mixed media of various kinds (anything from steel wire to toilet paper). I have always enjoyed shaping with my hands and need to keep them busy. There is a ''handmade'' charm to it too that has become part of my identity. And you? Do you work digitally or traditionally?
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
An unknown amount...depends on the taste, whether or not it provides warmth or is fun to play with! Again, she wants to be comfy and enjoys stuff and doesn't see herself as mischievous.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
-Cont.- Currently, my other characters are three stoats who are part of a longer, darker story that is more realistic. It’s been hard and draining to work on, so I guess I needed something lighter and revisiting F. gave me a much needed energy boost!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
-Cont.- That’s basically it. F. Was supposed to be a kleptomanic burglar at first, but it was changed later. Beech martens have no particular connection to beech trees at all and tend to be more urban than most mustelids, hence the city setting. Thank you so much for the naming tip, though! -Cont.-
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
-Cont.- She wants to be comfy and has a love for human stuff, especially if it’s soft. F. Raids homes, dumpsters etc. to get what she wants and meets an indoor cat one day who serves as the ‘’serious one’’ in their comedic duo. -Cont.-
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Thank you so much for the interest- it means a lot to me and is not bother at all! Let's call her F. for now. She's not supposed to be a very deep or layered character, created for short, humourous gag-comics. F. lives in an undefined European ciity and is ditzy, bubbly but street smart. -Continued-
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Her name used to be Foina (after the beech marten's latin name🙄), and then it was changed to Farina. Now she's nameless like all my other characters because I'm so bad with naming and it always turns out to be some brand, middle name or similar.😅Ideally I'd like silly pun or something sweet for her.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Yay, you found me! Followed back.😉 I really need to start- and join conversations more.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Totally understandable- would have left IG otherwise. Cara is another app that is free of algorithms and encourages creativity and dialogue, but it's very quiet there. Everyone's here and it's more friendly towards artists than Twitter/X, so I decided to take the plunge!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Continued: Regaring the wool, you are very welcome, hope you found some use for it.😊 Life's been rough both physically and mentally but I'm now on a path towards recovery. Also trying to relax as much as I can, which I've always struggled with for several reasons. My best wishes to you as well!❤️
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Good to see you and so many familiar people again on here! I prefer a proper gallery feature and having all my art in one place, so it took me forever to join sites that use a feed-and-reblog-type system. I'm on Insta as well, but only stay there to update family members and a for few artists now.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It's hidden, yes. I have put all my work in storage, so unless I have forgotten to put them in there they aren't visible to anyone except me. I finally ragequit DA after they sold their soul to AI, but decided to keep my gallery a little longer for personal enjoyment and to download from.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Yup, she is one of my oldest characters and one I want to revive. Silly really sums up these doodles and her personality in general- it's a vibe I would like to embrace more in my life.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you so much!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you so much! I do too and want to do more of these.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Yes! I remember we met and the time I gave you most of my exclusive wool. ; ) Had to stop due to struggles withe repititive strain injury (RSI), and patience isn't my strong suit either, so the result was sloppy sometimes, especially with the larger sculptures. I love the technique itself, though.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Yesss! This is a character I would like to revisit or revive one day. Can't think of any situations right now, but she's so much fun to draw so there wil be more doodles at least.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Aaah thank you so much and so happy to hear you remember me! I've been on a nostalgia trip myself lately, looking through my old galleries and picking pieces I still like or want to revisit. Also, glad to see a fellow marten lover! The European pine marten is my favourite mustelid.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you so much! Would love to do more of these.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you! I really liked that one too and would love to do more wolverines. I need to get back to doing random animal doodles again.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
*Right-click and open in new tab to fullview each image!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
A compilation of old art that I’m still fond of, plus a relatively fresh scribble of an enraged fox. I take the fox doodle as a reminder that I need to let loose and draw random, silly stuff more often- I have been too focused and serious lately. #animals #animalart #digitalart
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐧 (𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴) A falcon that resembles a hawk, uses hearing like an owl, sounds like a monkey and is as agile on foot as they are in the air. A clever opportunist with a menu as diverse as the jungle itself. #Papermache #sculptures #birds #birdsofprey #birdart
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Stoats are usually solitary, but this male and female are in a desperate situation that allows for some softer interaction and opens the possibility for other needs. Also, learning to illustrate digitally has been an uphill struggle..! #stoat #mustelids #animals #digitalart #originalcharacters
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
If only he could catch them, but he neither has the modest size typical of the burrow hunters of his kind, nor can he surprise them from above like fox and kestrel. What he never considered a possibility before is now his only option. #stoat #mustelids #animals #digitalart #originalcharacters
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
So glad I got myself a copy! Among my favourite pages for sure and a reminder that I need to get back to drawing random species doodles again.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Likewise! I've been wanting to keep up with you and others but was unsure if I should join or not, as I've been struggling to accept the Twitter-esque ''format'' in the past and dealing with fears and personal issues. Good to be here at last!
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The story is true to life and tries to be informative about these animals, so I wanted the to echo a high level of realism in the style as well. But it's not a documentary by any means, which allows for more liberties to be taken and room to be expressive.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Thank you so much! You summed up exactly what I'm striving to achieve, and that means more than words can describe to me. I have been inspired by several artists who make similar ''fake screenshots'' from their stories, webcomics and older 2D animated films, but I don't want to copy anyone directly.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Thank you for sharing these! I can’t get enough of those postures and gestures, all delightfully vivid and playful. Also, as someone with a sensitive style and messy lines, Hubbard's work really reasoned with me and I hope I’ll be able to put this much personality into my own characters one day.
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hanwik.bsky.social @hanwik.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A mother stoat in her nest defending her kits from a roving male, who could be a potential threat. This male is one of my characters, noted for his large size. *** Acrylics and watercolour, 30 x 40 cm / 11.8 x 15.7 inches. *** #stoat #mustelids #animals #traditionalart #originalcharacters
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