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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 2h

Tolktober is back tomorrow!. I’m proud to be part of the crew helping each year to build and bring this amazing event to life. We’ve got a killer prompt list this year, all based around the theme of ‘Magic’. Join the adventure if you’d like! ⚔️ Find us at www.instagram.com/tolktober #Tolktober

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 6h

Thought Bubble Comic Convention Programme is here! Two full days of comics panels, workshops, signings and LOADS more! Take a look and start planning your convention weekend: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

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Marc Laming all singing, all dancing comics guy. @marclaming.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Since it's now out in the wild here's my cover for mass market edition of Dan dare: First Contact (written by @alexdecampi.bsky.social ). How great are @michaelrbwoods.bsky.social's colours!

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 10h

Couldn’t be happier for or prouder of my buddy, Matt. His years of tireless work and comic book community outreach have been recognised in the most wonderful way. 🥳 #comics #RingoAwards

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 17h

I’ve used the same paper from the same manufacturer for years now (FRISK 110gsm Cartridge A3). Now, needing a restock, it’s become close to impossible to find, and the company have gone silent. ✏️

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John Travolta Looking Around Confused

ALT: John Travolta Looking Around Confused

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 06/07/2023

Rex. 🦖 2-4B graphite on 110gm FRISK paper.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

‘Durin’s Bane’ 2022, Balrog illustration. 2-4B graphite on 110gm, FRISK paper. #art #LOTR ✏️

The Balrog, horns curled and mouth wide. Screaming with fiery, powerful rage

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KENNETH SCOTT @superactionfunboy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m still enjoying my social media detox, but I do still plan on doing #zombieskulltober come october. ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ #darkart bsky.app/profile/did:...

An ink drawing of an assortment of zombie like heads on stalks. In the tradition of doodling

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sorry for the lack of new work folks. I’m again so busy with everyday existence. Promise I’ve got cool new illustrations on the way. Thank you for all your continued support. ✏️ 😊 #Illustration

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Artists, show how much you’ve improved in 37 years… ✏️ #Illustration #FanArt #Progress #Handmade #Pencilart #Creaturedesign #Sciart #Graphitedrawing

A Predator, in full armour and hunting trophies. Drawn with a single HB pencil. I was around 10-12 years old.

A predator. Unmasked and scared emerges from the dark and his optic camo. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. 2025/6

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Babe&Oak @babeandoak.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Did you too see it drifting all night on the black river? Did you see it in the morning rising into the silvery air?” Odette skateboard for DROP IN: Skate Deck Art Show 🎨

Odette - black& white skateboard design of Odette's transformation and the Swan Maiden in folklore.
Illustration is a football skateboard shape. At the bottom curve is a black border followed by a porcelain edge filigree pattern with dashes/ lines. Inside the curve is a constellation design mimicking the star patterns of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria known as the "Swan Prince" castle. Grey stars on a white background with fine line ink. Above the border is a metal embossed moon medallion in grey with daisies and a moon. Large stylized white waves morphing into magical energy as they transform Odette are overtop the body of a painted outlined swan turned to the left with its wing folded down with speckled grey patterning mimicking vintage ballet costume patterns.
To the left of the swan is a large silver sacred heart with jewels, radial background, a sword vertically piercing it and an arch with three jewelled stars. Below is a rendered and outlined oval link chain winding behind the elements. To the right of the white swan is a faceted 8 point metal star with fleur de lis arm segments and a large diamond in the middle. Flying through the chain link is a Russian striped folk arrow. Above is the black swan counterpoint Odile flipped in reversed. Over top is a paisley like folk pattern of Russian like embroidery of flowers, vines and curved tear drops in flat toned greys. Above is a matching mirrored medallion of daises but with a sun instead for the time restraints of the spell from the ballet. The top curve is a tangle of branches/dark leaves in black on a lighter black background. Overtop are white fine line inked chamomile flowers in reference to Tchaikovsky's sister Aleksandra who inspired his ballets and the area of Russia they grew up. The border is split into white on the top & black on the bottom. Behind both swans are walls with a tile pattern of black 8 point stars lined in white on a grey background framing an empty space doorway is shaded wall moulding.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Both #Embark and #Bungie this week have come out with in-depth BTS vlogs previewing whats coming next for their respective titles while also being super open with their fans. This kind of thing is super commendable and really cool to see. It’s wonderful to see how it all gets done. 👌

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Showing my age here. All these are perfect in there own special ways. From open worlds to First person shooters, motorsport action to platformers. I love them all. #My9Games 🎮

My top 9 video games, the games that shaped the gamer I am today. Perfect dark, zelda: Ocarina of time, Vigilante 8, Blast Corps, Timesplitters 2, Jet Set Radio Future, Saga GT 2002, Banjo Kazooie and Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My local garage: Left, April 2026 Right, September 2026. I don’t want his sympathy, I want him locked up!. Sympathy won’t pay my ever rising fuel bills. 😡

Contrasting fuel prices from April to September 2026 at my local station.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ok, I took the leap 😬 I’ve opened @fastf1.bsky.social, a new page for all my motorsport ramblings. Hoping to expand on it as time goes on. Do come join me if you’ve enjoyed any of my #F1 bits n pieces. My F1 race posts and the like will now be on this new page. #FASTF1 #Motorsport #Commentary 🏎️

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 22/09/2026

Got notified an artist was located, hired, and paid for work through HireHumanArtists.com and I couldn't be more thrilled Pls hire more artists through here!!! Support human made! #hha

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I wouldn’t worry about #Denmark and/or #Greenland. They wouldn’t sign anything they didn’t know was safe. Trump believes he’s won. He hasn’t, he’s just been lead back to the agreement they’ve had since the 50s, he just hasn’t realised.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The president of rampant AI, war, climate change, murder, rape, theft, fraud, fascism, racism. I swear to god, #America. November best be the beginning of the end of this vile sack of puss. You have one job, and that’s to rid the world of this dangerous, animated corpse.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Throw back to the time I illustrated my #NoMansSky character just for fun. All in Alcohol based pens and a bit of pencil. Still a favourite of mine. #illustration #illustration #sketchbook #robots #sciart #drawing #Fanart #Handmade 🤖

A robot with large spherical eyes looks out past the viewer. Over his shoulder, the head of another robot he had a disagreement with. He’s wearing a long, yellow poncho. 110gsm paper. A6 size.

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Tristan Jones @tristansbones.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

So... (this is important and there's more at the link, so please read through at www.instagram.com/p/Ddika0vlFxF/ )

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Scoobtoobins @scoobtoobins.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Closeup of my piece for tolktober. Get an early glimpse of the whole piece on my Patreon.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Post an old illustration you still like ✏️ 2017, when my rendering style was much more deliberate and heavy. #illustration #Ghibli #Laputa #handmade #pencilart #robots #watercolour #fanart #StudioGhibli

A Laputian robot steps out of the smoke and fire. He’s battered and beaten but still more than capable of defending its kingdom. Pencil on paper, coloured with Watercolour. 2017

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TekknoNerd - Commissions open @tekknonerd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Voyager, walking on those tiny legs.

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Russell Mark Olson @russellmarkolson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy The Bats Day.

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Orlando B ✍️ COMMS OPEN @sarkastiklover.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

HAPPY BATMAN DAY Bruce is taking the opportunity to catch up with an old acquaintance. #art #digitalart #illustration

Batman striking the Joker with an open palm, as knives and Joker fish fly out of the later one's pockets.

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BOGLUDDITE @brucemackay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Artists, show how much you’ve improved in 34 years:

Barad Dûr. The eye of Sauron above a yellow fortress. Blue sky. Magic in the air.

Photograph of a 6yo painting in a frame that is the wrong size. Sub A is grade 1.

Barad Dûr. The eye of Sauron above a black fortress. Red sky. Magic in the air.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The House of Lords, commons and overall British government need this rule too. Sound minds are needed when operating the machinery. For a younger generation of potential voters to take notice they need to see themselves in their countries government to begin with.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

20y/o me would be astounded at where he gets to by 37. Home, secure job, nice car, cat and happily married. All seemed scarily out of reach at 20. I was just about to hit an awful period of loneliness and depression back then, to see that it all turns out ok would knock him sideways. ☺️

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Geoffrey Stone @geoffreystoneart.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My starter pack of Fantastic CREATURE Illustrators has about 60 artists on it and I’m looking to place even more! Please share this wide! If you or someone you know does excellent creature illustrations, be they cute, creepy or anything in between, drop some creature art in the comments!

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FAST. @fastf1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BREAKING🚨 The full race roster for the 2027 F1 season. This is assuming America isn’t still bombing the Middle East for no reason. Here’s hoping #Madrid is fixed by then. Shame #Vegas Is still there. Let’s see if this actually all stays put. #Formula1 #F1 #FormulaOne #FIA #2027WorldChampionship 🏎️

The track line up for the 2027 F1 world championship. Image from F1 official App.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Well 😑, that’s the end of that little journey. Due to a spilt smoothie I just accidentally destroyed this little sketchbook. 🤦‍♂️ Let’s try #mechatember again next year. When I’m not as clumsy or perpetually exhausted 😅. #artfail

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Done, and easily the best thing I’ve drawn this year. ‘Predator’, portrait in 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. #illustration #Handmade #pencilart #monsters #creatureart #Creaturedesign #pencilart #graphiteart #Predator #Alien #sciart #drawing

A predator states back at you, his mandibles twitch as he snarls. One eye is milky and scared from a previous conflict. His dreads flow down his shoulders. Black and white.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I don’t watch much prem football nowadays, it’s such a redundant mess. But this #ManchesterDerby is possibly the most ridiculous spectacle I’ve ever seen. Is this really what football is now?.

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Wtf Tom Delonge's Mullet Look

ALT: Wtf Tom Delonge's Mullet Look

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FAST. @fastf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Checkered Flag 🏁 #Antonelli - 1st #Verstappen - 2nd #Lando - 3rd 5sec pen for #Gasly, speeding in the pit lane. Max survives a late investigation. Kimi goes 88 points clear. What a story so far for the young Italian. #F1 #FormulaOne #Madring #Madrid #SpanishGP 🇪🇸

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Kimi Antonelli Intro

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Alex Ries @alexries.com · 13/09/2026

Fan art I produced some years ago for the Xeelee Sequence books by Stephen Baxter, some of my favorite space opera. It introduced me to a lot of mad Big Dumb Object ideas. This artwork is based on the description of the powerful Xeelee species in his most recent trilogy in the series.

Illustration of a blue ethereal alien meeting a woman

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Who knew September would be so busy!. At this point if I can produce 10 mechs I’ll be happy. 😅 #Mechatember No.6 - GOBL1N #Robots #Sketchbook #Handmade #Pencilart #Mechs #Sciart #Pencildrawing #Doodles

Mech sketch No.5. A cyclops-like machine. A flat, dish like head with broad shoulders a rib cage structure down the centre of his chest. HB and 2B pencil on paper.

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Kim Hu @kim-hu.com · 01/09/2026

Hi Charlie, nice to meet you! I'd love to do more cover work and still have plenty of availability in 2027 😊 Portfolio: kim-hu.com ✉️ hello@kim-hu.com

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sparth @sparth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

late post to catch up on a few recently finished artworks.

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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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caitliwinx ⚔️🍂🪾 @caitliwinx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Drew a little thing of this cute front door #doodles

Drawing of a front door with fence and ivy surrounding

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Dragons of Wales @dragonsofwales.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

A fantastic artist and great human being. Follow Luke; commission Luke; be like Luke. 👇

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.com · 10/09/2026

Since it's my 50th time round the sun, would you care to share my art around? That would be a splendid gift, thank you! 🥰 emilyhare.com #dragons #fantasyart #watercolour #creatureart #unicorns

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