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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4

@illusbal.bsky.social
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Amateur mycologist, professional gardener in MN. Queer transmasc dadtype. Watercolor&digital painting, comics, and dioramas. Artist of peregrine-lake.com. ko-fi.com/illusbal

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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 14h
the third volume starts with a flashback :)
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 16h
i feel myself getting stuck. i need to put myself to bed
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 16h
what is she thinking about
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 20h
treats for my wife
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Trae Dorn - Writer/Witch/Weirdo. @traegorn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I should point out that this is also available as a free ePub you can download too: www.trhonline.com/bookcovers/B...
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
me
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kirb @duderuiner.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ditka striker. you're welcome
image of dicta striker from umamusume with her hoodie recolored to the chicago bears colors. she is wearing aviators and has a mustache like coach mike ditka
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genjimen.bsky.social @genjimen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oh, this one? 😘
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
he said my paintings were nice 🧍
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
APPARENTLY dude who works at/runs the bookshop in my neighborhood had art tutoring sessions from yoji fucking shinkawa??????
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
god @genjimen.bsky.social has been drawing the most adorable cheeked up mothman and i need her to make it into a sticker i can put on my damn truck
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
girl dammit
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jude paw picture diary 🔜 TFCON ORLANDO @judepaw.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
- fights paranormal threats - day job is very pro-capital/anti-regulation - plot of the movie involves a gate/seal that protects the city - leader of the team got narsty with one of the paranormal threats
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
the delight of having clacky heels transcends gender
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
(body horror/disease) WIP working on this nurgling commission is so fun
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
(rendering pustules) this rules, actually
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
no....
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
i'm discovering that i really love painting nasty things
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
would yall care if i post a body horror painting wip 🥺
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
barberry knight color test
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Shin Megami Tension Headache @chakacant.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
The Taming of Sméagol, by Donato Giancola, 2010
A scene from The Two Towers. Sam is on his belly with naked twink Sméagol straddling his hips. Frodo pulls his head back by the hair erotically and leans in to his ear while brandishing Sting. It is *extremely* gay.
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
one of my favorite treats creators in the world is here at #Crypticon
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
❤️❤️❤️ i can use the postage service :)
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Team Zero Escape Bundle is $17.96 on Steam buff.ly/5pDGxPE -Zero Escape: The Nonary Games $5.99 -Zero Time Dilemma $3.99 -AI: The Somnium Files $3.99 -nirvanA Initiative $5.99 Somnium Files: PS4/Switch physical available at VGP ($24/$28) buff.ly/736maT4 #ad
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
here for #Crypticon minneapolis day TWO i only have like three large dioramas left but you should come buy a Peregrine Lake book. read our webcomic
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
wip of a horrendous little inkcap twink
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Wolf and his Bride #watercolor
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
wip of a horrendous little inkcap twink
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Wolf and his Bride #watercolor
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
we actually discovered it after we brought it home
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
pog nectar straight from the Pogmother's teat
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
gen arrived and we went to costco and i feel better
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Bran 9 From Outer Space @bransonreese.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Legitimately so cool to make a joke in the alt text of a comic and then later get to see extremely good art of it later that day. My life a damn movie!!!
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
one of the brain foggiest days i've had in a long time. even pinching myself, it feels like the pain is muted and not my own i have so much shit to do i dont have time for this auauuauaugh
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No Brand Con @nobrandcon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Vendor and Artist Alley applications for No Brand Con 2027 are now open! www.nobrandcon.org/p/2026/10/ve...
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Vendor and Artist Alley Applications Now Open for No Brand Con 2027!
We're happy to announce that Vendor and Artist Alley applications for No Brand Con 2027 are now open! Applications are open until January 1st 2027, and you can find instructions on how to apply (and p...
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Tom Schalk - Voice Actor Guy @tomschalk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Halloween times are coming 💀
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Trae Dorn - Writer/Witch/Weirdo. @traegorn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Read Peregrine Lake! It's a webcomic! Written by me with art by @illusbal.bsky.social! #indieauthor #webcomic #indiecomics #comics www.peregrine-lake.com
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
now that i dont fly to conventions and need to have everything fit in 2 50lb suitcases, i can craft bespoke wooden display things that fit in my truck bed >:3
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
working on upgrading my booth display. being extra and creating a wood frame that velcroes onto the edges to make it look like a proper curio cabinet
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I See.
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
back home from shopping, had some noodles and coffee. to do now is to tweak a print file, work on booth display frame, and continue working on little dioramas. and also do laundry.
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
static.klipy.com
Spongebob Fish's Shocked Reaction
ALT: Spongebob Fish's Shocked Reaction
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
lol i made 4 or 5 more small dioramas
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
i rested a lot today so i'm not very tired at bedtime. but i must sleep. tomorrow i do Projects
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
my radio has had trouble picking up the classical station but i GOT IT today
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
yes!!!!!!!!
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cannibal.
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
stupid animal tried to eat a dust bunny
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
i want to make some small paintings in frames to sell at con, gonna get freaky with it i'm partnering up with @genjimen.bsky.social and so excited to hang out with her
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Ethan @ Crypticon MPLS Oct 2-4 @illusbal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ok, i have the next 3 days off until Crypticon, let's get some work done! Gonna take inventory, demo my setup, see if i can add a little somethin-somethin to my booth display, and make a bunch of shit
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