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Adam @katoncomics.com · 26/09/2026

Just finished this Leon Belmont expression sheet! Now I'll be moving on to some key poses then possibly a mouth chart. I'll be posting the clean unglazed version on my Patreon later today. #characterdesign #Castlevania #Castlevania40 #LamentOfInnocence

Leon expression sheet. Text reads
Bottom right- "Lament of Innocence:
Middle "Model: Leon Belmont. Costume: "Knight era"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 25/09/2026

Vania fans, WE'RE SO BACK!!!!!!!!! Is this a 3D collection teaser?!?!?!? 👀👀

Konami put out a castlevania 40th anniversary video, at the end it teased the 3D vania games

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 21/09/2026

Here's a little snip of one of the images I used in the tutorial

One of the images with the tutorial showing both of the Leon expressions I've drawn. Text reads "Reworked perspective"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/09/2026

Dude.. I just want this quality of animation in a sonic series. It doesn't even need to be this rendered..But geezz A 2D animation with some fluid fight scenes and a standard Sonic vs Eggman plot would be nice.

The SonicxShadow generations animation. Characters are Shadow n Maria

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 11/09/2026

A bit late with this but I decided to do a traditional Crash illustration last minute 😅 I hope we see this guy for another 30 years! #CrashBandicoot #crash30 #ps1 #playstation

A traditional drawing of Crash and Aku Aku with a create that has the number "30" on it. This work has been poisoned.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 02/09/2026

It's so funny how when companies orchestrate the removal of digital media in your library it's not seen as theft, but as soon as someone says "if buying isn't owning piracy isn't theft" then that somehow means an open door to steal anything..

Text reads; "on top of that "if buying isn't owning piracy isn't theft" doesnt even make sense in the first place cuz its still theft just theft from someone who we've decided is justified to steal from. it's just meaningless words being pointlessly repeated."

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 17/08/2026

Now that I've finished the commission I was working on, gonna get back into some personal projects and warm ups!

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/08/2026

Another Commission down, Here's a testimony from my latest client! I'm really thankful that I have very understanding clients who know art takes time 🙏 I can't share the commission results but feel free to order on my ko-fi page ko-fi.com/adamthomas/c...

Biscuts

Testimony:
Katon was open to feedback or any changes requested of the artwork and provided frequent WIPs. Although it did take some time I understand a full art references does take that time.(Commissioned via Ko-fi)

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 04/08/2026

Wooo!!! Congrats man 👏👏🥂

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 03/08/2026

I was on the r/3Dshomebrew looking at the new link to the past dual screen port. I saw on the github that one of the contributors was claude, when I pointed this out this was the mfers response lol. Your asking people to trust your application that ai had a hand in making? Yeeeeah okay

Text reads

Me: "

Not trusting this as claude was listed as a contributor. There are just to many projects that have some sorta slop code in them nowadays and it's really sickening to say the least."

OP: "And that is fine, what matters is that a lot of people are enjoying this :)"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 29/07/2026

I asked my followers on IG what they wanted to see on the artist sketch cards, and they said more oc's! So here's Kaókche. #olomarkers #gpen #traditionalart

A colored marker drawing of an indigenous character.

Ink drawing WIP of the character. Text reads "Progress! Gpen+pentel

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 26/07/2026

This isn't misinformation, it's based off of official sources from the panel at SDC. It's leaving the audience wondering how exactly or if AI has played a role in any stage of development. This specifically hasn't been addressed. -

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/07/2026

In the process of making a very small 1 level game in GB studio. Keeping the scope small so I can learn as much as possible. 😤 #GbStudio #Gameboy #Gamedev

A WIP image of a character cat sprite and a treasure chest in GB studio

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 23/06/2026

Happy Birthday Sonic!! 🌀✨ Here's some old artworks of mine! @sonic-official.bsky.social #Sonic #sonicthehedgehog #sonic35th

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 19/06/2026

I'm going to try to record some sketchbook art, but I'm still rocking the stock canon M50 lense lol. I realized I need it way more zoomed in, any Canon budget frienly lenses artist can rec? #traditionalart #sketchbook

A photograph of my sketchbook and an overhead camera as I realize the video needs to be way more zoomed.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 03/06/2026

This is the AI learning that we are on board for.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 31/05/2026

Mathias with a bun oor? 🥵🥵 Might finish this sketch next week ish #castlevania #lamentofinnocence

Mathias (Dracula) reading a book in a relaxed position with his hair in a bun.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 25/05/2026

Help me decide! Which hair design do you think fits this character better? 1 (left) 2 (right) Comment below! #Characterdesign

Same character with different hairstyles on the left and right labeled 1 & 2

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 04/05/2026

Can I ask, In the ToS you say that you cannot guarantee that you'll block all crawlers or AI related tools, but on the home page it says that it does block known crawlers. Could you explain how the system is set up to help creators feel a bit more safe when using this service? 🙂

8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Integrated Services

The Service integrates with Fly.io (hosting) and Google Cloud services (content moderation via Gemini API and Cloud Vision API). Your use of those services is subject to their respective terms and policies. Webcomic Studio is not responsible for the performance or security of third-party services.
8.2 Bot Mitigation and AI Scraper Blocking

Webcomic Studio may use third-party services, including Cloudflare, to help mitigate automated traffic and restrict access by certain known bots, including some associated with AI scraping. These measures are provided on a best-effort basis and rely on third-party detection methods and configurations.

Webcomic Studio does not guarantee that all automated systems, crawlers, or AI-related tools will be detected or blocked, and is not responsible for access to User Content by bots or automated systems that are not identified or restricted by such third-party services.

"No AI bots allowed.

Webcomic Studio blocks traffic from known bots to protect your comic from AI scrapers, keeping your comic your comic"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 19/04/2026

I've been working on doing some in-betweens on this animatic! I think the entire animation is 8 or 10 ish seconds long? I go into more detail on my Patreon, become a free member or sub to get a deep dive on my process! #2Danimation #Castlevania

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/04/2026

..The entire point of portfolio day is literally to get work..

"Welcome!

Being a career artist means hopping from gig to gig fairly often. You have to be skilled at your craft and also be a wiz at self-promotion because you are always in pursuit of your next project.

#PortfolioDay is a creative job fair of sorts that takes place on social media. Creatives who are looking for work will make a post with examples of their work using the hashtag in hopes of reaching clients and connecting with other professionals in the community. Clients in turn use the tag to find artists to hire!

The event was born out of the desire to make it easier for artists to find their next dream client and for clients to find their next dream artist. Now, thousands of artists across the globe share their work quarterly during each #PortfolioDay!"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 24/03/2026

Also wanted to do Kero Kero! Go play the game by @metagamemike.bsky.social On steam and itch!

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 24/03/2026

I had this fantastic Idea to do the vile from the Emperor's New Grove 💖

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 24/03/2026

Made the Blue's Clues thinking chair! #picocad2 #PICOCAD2 #poly

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 22/03/2026

Hades 2 launched their beta with hand draw assets that made the game much more charming. It was really cool to see sketches of the characters and some areas. GenAI never needs to be used as a placeholder.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 21/03/2026

OC- Captain C.J Cutter! Clean image will be on my Patreon to free members! #OC #OriginalCharacter #ocsky

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 17/03/2026

Might as well join in on this 😭

Movie sonic on left, Ugly sonic on right. Text reads DLSS 5 On/Off

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 15/03/2026

I was just browsing the For You tab when my wife walks in. She starts to show me something on her phone then she looks at my monitor and gasp. I look up to see Zelda getting her back blown out by Link.. Scrambling to explain to her how the For You tab works 😭😭

Text reads "Uhh I can explain" as Sandy from Spongebob reveals a NPC

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 29/01/2026

So we agree that animation can pull in huge numbers and more projects should be green lit..

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/01/2026

Last year, I started my journey to decentralize my phone and take back my online privacy! Have you started reverting to old tech or going analog?

Sketchbook, gameboy color, ipod 7th gen, sony cyber shot digi cam

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 30/12/2025

Last art piece for the year! Went back and finished a jumping animation featuring my OC Cage! This was challenging and tedious, but I'm very happy with the end result. Shares are appreciated! #2danimation #OC #ClipStudioPaint #FramebyFrame #animation

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 29/12/2025

Show me what you can do with just a pen! ✍️🏼🖤 Microns and Gpens!

Walter Bernhard. World bubble reads "Welcome to my castle"

Mathias Cronqvist. Word bubble reads "Join me, Leon."

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 21/12/2025

Sketchbook Sunday! Pose studies! Need to up my shorthand game and get out of stiffness. I absolutely love studying from other artist boards, the way they capture motion is inspiring. #Traditionalart #Sketchbook

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 18/12/2025

Hello Artist. I just read over twitter's TOS and I highlighted some parts here that are absolutely true. They are forcing you to agree to the terms of using your art to train their models and NOT PAY YOU. Using X grants them a "worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license". Get off of Twitter!

Highlighted parts:
"What’s yours is yours — you own your Content (and your incorporated audio, photos, and videos are considered part of the Content)."

https://x.com/en/tos

"In choosing to submit, input, create, generate, post, or display Content on or through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license"

"You agree that this license includes the right for us to (i) analyze text and other information you provide and to otherwise provide, promote, and improve the Services, including, for example, for use with and training of our machine learning and artificial intelligence models, whether generative or another type; and (ii) to make Content submitted to or through the Services available to other companies, organizations or individuals, including, for example, for improving the Services and the syndication, broadcast, distribution, repost, promotion or publication of such Content on other media and services, subject to our terms and conditions for such Content use"

"Such additional uses by us, or other companies, organizations or individuals, is made with no compensation paid to you with respect to the Content that you submit, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the Services as the use of the Services by you is hereby agreed as being sufficient compensation for the Content and grant of rights herein."

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 16/12/2025

Here is an anime screenshot I did of a moment in Lament of Innocence where Leon discovers Mathias and is in shock! I originally did this traditionally and loved it so much that I took it to digital and wanted it as my pfp! #LamentOfInnocence #Castlevania #DigitalArt

Leon looking shocked, the bottom text says "Mathias..?!"

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 14/12/2025

Sketchbook Sunday! Wanted to draw my Castlevania OC, Arnella. I really like drawing her, and I want to explore more acrobatic poses with her fighting style! #LamentOfInnocence #Castlevania #Traditionalart #Sketchbook

Arnella getting ready for combat in a dynamic pose

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 12/12/2025

Just completed this Sonic model sheet for @soniclegacy.bsky.social I only had the mental capacity to render one view 😆 #SonicTheHedgehog #Sonic #CharacterDesign

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 07/12/2025

Sketchbook Sunday! Got around to doing the rest of that page from last week! Will ink this page eventually, I'm going to use Leon's face in the last panel as a new pfp. Stay tuned for that 🙂 #LamentOfInnocence #Castlevania #Traditionalart #Sketchbook

Top panel: Mathias and Leon staring at each other
Bottom panel: Leon Belmont, looking shocked. The Word bubble says: "...Mathias..?

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 02/12/2025

Do I have any connections that can put in a good word for this titmouse mentorship program?!? 👀

Application for the Titmouse design & paint mentorship 2026

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 30/11/2025

Sketchbook Sunday! Working on the next traditional page of Lament of Innocence. I really love how I captured Leon's shocked expression here, can't wait to show you all the full page ✨ #LamentOfInnocence #Castlevania #Traditionalart #Sketchbook

Leon Belmont, looking shocked. The Word bubble says: "...Mathias..?

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 26/11/2025

Growing up poor, there were real 99 cent stores. We've always had access to art supplies. This one here I got every holiday 😭

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 24/11/2025

So Animation industry, these are the type of people in positions of power? These are the type of people who are put in charge of hiring artist? This is disgusting from an art director on linked who's trynna tell me "Complaining that you’re not getting favors is asinine". This is where we're at hun?

"I was the Art Director at Cartoon Network for both Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Laboratory, and I held the same role on half a dozen top-level shows at Nickelodeon, Henson, and elsewhere. From experience, I can tell you this: if you’re not the best, you will get passed by. You have to ask yourself, “Am I truly as good as the best I’ve ever seen?” If the answer is no, then—hard truth—you’re out of luck.

So what’s left to do? Work hard to be an artist with something special enough to cause an art director to remember you."

Me: "As an industry veteran, don't you think thats a problem with the industry with having these unattainable high standards for artist just starting out? You are trying to get new grads and self taught artist to compare themselves to 10+ year pros.
The real problem is these studios not having the budget nor willing to train new talent to fit the mold. How exactly are artist going to be the best with no prior experience other than education?"

Him: "Adam T., as an art director my job is to maintain the highest level of quality and talent — not to hand out charity. That said, I’m actually known for hiring people with zero experience if their talent is undeniable.

The point is: the animation industry is more competitive than it has ever been. Complaining that you’re not getting favors is asinine. The only way to work in this industry today is to be good — and the only way to be good is to work hard and be brutally honest with yourself.

And look, we all see how thin the market is right now. Even really good people are out of work. Young artists need to understand they should have fallback skills — real, blue-collar skills. Learn to weld. Become an electrician. Whatever it is, have something solid to stand on."

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 23/11/2025

Sketchbook Sunday! Study session! Wanted to study some still from Sakuabooru. Sometimes doing this type of study can get very intense, matching styles and understanding the type of shot as well as perspective. #Castlevania #cowboybebop #Traditionalart #Sketchbook #storyboards

Still shots from the website Sakugabooru as traditional art study.

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Adam @katoncomics.com · 20/11/2025

"The reason Bluesky failed is cause they did not capitalize in the slightest on the mass exodus. They just sat on their ass and kept the platform mediocre and not a true successor." I need artist to understand that these social media platforms are NOT artist focused. It's up to US to build it.🧵

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