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Maalus @maalus.com · 24/09/2026

Shout-out to @rspinups.bsky.social for the awesome new addition to my collection. Not only a badass original sketch but also bonus postcard swag! Pleasure doing business with you!

Original pin-up sketch of a video game character in shades of gray & red next to color postcards featuring other characters

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Maalus @maalus.com · 10/12/2025

A little map fun - the request was for a clean, easily readable map that focused on a specific area of a fantasy realm. Done completely in Illustrator for that extra-crisp appearance. #FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG

A simplified map of Region Six of the Realm of Tal-Darion. Often called the Smugglers' Coast, it's an area dominated by rough coastline with many small inlets. Various smuggler camps dot the area, along with footpaths and hidden tunnels. The Coast Patrol has many bases in the area as well, since they play an endless game of cat and mouse with the smugglers.

A predominantly green, forested map with almost half the area being water. Numerous paths and roads crisscross the area. The entire map is enclosed in an ornate frame with a banner across the top.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 16/09/2025

Recent email from VectorStock (the stock site I use the most for graphic design work) showing AI slop is getting absolutely hammered. "But AI is inevitable!" Yeah right.

Human-designed vectors are outperforming AI images by more than 75% in both sales and engagement

70% of buyers are choosing to hide AI-generated content using our new AI filter

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Maalus @maalus.com · 28/08/2025

I can't find a link to my exact model, but I'm using a mount similar to this. It's sturdy & pretty versatile. I can't always get it as low as I would like but that's due to my drawing table setup more than anything. I'm seriously considering embedding my tablet in the tabletop at some point.

Screenshot of basic adjustable monitor mount

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Maalus @maalus.com · 30/07/2025

Life in print production. A short story. Boss or manager: brings prospective job to production staff to find out what's needed. Staff: explains what it would take to produce & why the current workflow and equipment are simply not capable of producing that result

An exasperated man stands outside smoking a cigarette. He seems exhausted and resigned

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Maalus @maalus.com · 12/07/2025

Hey artists QRP with your women art!

Aoife (called Sionnach) a redhaired exhibition fighter. She is part of a traveling troupe putting on exhibitions throughout the Empire.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 08/07/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay to all who celebrate! Not making much new art at the moment, mainly concentrating on graphic design. But here are a couple of older pieces along with some new merch. That's right - Maalus has wares, if you have coin! www.teepublic.com/user/maalus

A circular badge featuring a stick figure having it's way with the letters "AI" surrounded by the text "Support Human Artists" arranged around the edge of the circle.

A t-shirt showing a hulking half-orc fighter. She holds an enormous axe casually over one shoulder. The background is art nouveau inspired.

A rare interstellar turtle swims through the cosmos light by the mysterious glow between worlds along with the light of it's own satellites

Aoife, called the Red Fox. A redheaded exhibition fighter holding a sword and shield against a geometric background.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 04/07/2025

Given the holiday today in the US, it seems like a good time to repost this. www.teepublic.com/user/maalus #4thofJuly #NoKings #BSNM

Various merchandise options for the "No Kings" design. The design features the phrase "No Kings in America" in bold heavy text with a rounded rectangle below containing three 5-pointed stars.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 04/07/2025

New design up in the shop and special intro pricing in effect. Shirts, pins, stickers and lots more. Buy one and annoy the AI bros. Buy two and annoy them even more! www.teepublic.com/user/maalus #BSNM #NoAI #SupportHumanArtists

A white circular badge on a black t-shirt. The words "Support Human Artists" run around the outer edge. In the center a stick figure has carnal knowledge with letters spelling out "AI"

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Maalus @maalus.com · 04/07/2025

New design up in the shop and special intro pricing in effect for the next 2 days. Shirts, pins, stickers and lots more. Buy one and annoy the AI bros. Buy two and annoy them even more! www.teepublic.com/user/maalus #BSNM #NoAI #SupportHumanArtists

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Maalus @maalus.com · 21/06/2025

Great show tonight with #BlacktopMojo in Greensboro. First time seeing them, won't be the last!

Three musicians from the band Blacktop Mojo on stage tonight

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Maalus @maalus.com · 18/04/2025

Hey NC residents - check your email for this survey from Sen Tillis. It was buried in mine so I almost missed it. He's generally useless but he needs to hear that we don't all support what's going on in DC. Tagging in @wileynickel.com to help spread the word!

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Maalus @maalus.com · 16/04/2025

I haven't had this design available since the pandemic times. But if any time feels right to bring it back it's now. maalus.threadless.com/designs/this...

T-shirt design with the phrase "this timeline sucks" emblazoned across the front. The text is in all lowercase in white on a dark green shirt and a black shirt.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 08/04/2025

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Maalus, an illustrator and graphic designer with a taste for fantasy & science fiction. Always looking for interesting projects. Have a passion project that could use a little help? Let's talk!

A redhaired warrior woman holds a sword and shield against a geometric background.

A world turtle swims in the void between stars, lit by its own satellites.

A large warrior holding a massive ax over her shoulder in front of an art nouveau style background.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 16/03/2025

I'm been trying to find constructive ways to channel all this anger. And since I'm an artist/designer it comes out in visual form. So...protest graphics. I'll be making more of these and offering the set as a free download soon. #TeslaTakedown

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Maalus @maalus.com · 04/03/2025

My go to is always The Undead. Allison Hayes, Billy Barty and this stylish fellow. "Satan, Prince of Cabaret" "Peter Pan...Antichrist"

Richard Devon as the Devil. He holds a pitchfork and laughs maniacally

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Maalus @maalus.com · 09/12/2024

Back on my bullshit 😁 Haven't had much time for personal work this year so it was fun to fool around with this one. Digital pen and ink. #MaalusArt #WomenWithWeapons #Art

A beefy woman holding a massive axe against a geometric nouveau inspired background. Digital pen and ink.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 29/11/2024

For your holiday shopping consideration: I'm offering 25% off of art prints and handcrafted ink from now until Dec. 3rd. Use the code BLACK25 to get the discount in my shop. #BSNM #BlackFriday #ShopSmall maalusart.etsy.com?coupon=BLACK25

Bottles of handcrafted black walnut ink and small ink sketches

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Maalus @maalus.com · 29/11/2024

Thanks for the opportunity! I'm Maalus, an illustrator and designer with a weakness for art nouveau styling. Portfolio is at www.maalus.com Don't have a lot of samples available to share but here are a couple of my favorites.

A redhaired warrior woman holds a sword and shield against a stylized background.

A skeletal rat wearing a hooded robe and holding a scythe. He's accompanied by his raven friend.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 29/11/2024

Didn't get a chance to post this yesterday, but my partner decided to make the Texas pecan pie shared by @tastinghistory.bsky.social It's got a great smooth texture totally unlike modern recipes and fantastic flavor. Going to be a new holiday staple! I'll link the recipe for anyone interested.

A slice of pecan pie topped with whipped cream. The smooth custard like filling and layer of pecans are visible.

Texas pecan pie on a cooling rack after baking. The surface is covered in halved pecans mixed with the creamy filling

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Maalus @maalus.com · 22/11/2024

Drop your lock screen. This was Lucky. At the time, he was politely reminding us that it was time for our weekend adventure. Miss this little guy a lot

A scruffy brown terrier mix looking at the camera as if to say "excuse me - why are you still drinking coffee? We have places to be!"

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Maalus @maalus.com · 19/11/2024

If you see this, post your bird art Now with bonus Grim Squeaker!

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Maalus @maalus.com · 17/11/2024

I'll begin - I'm Maalus, an artist and graphic designer with a love for fantasy and science fiction. So happy to see so many awesome artists here!

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Maalus @maalus.com · 17/11/2024

It absolutely blows my mind but I've topped 1,000 followers. As the ancient rituals demand, that means it's time for a celebratory #artshare! Post your favorite art Tag other artists Share for visibility Interact with others NSFW is fine but label appropriately! Use alt text if possible 🚫AI/NTF

Celebratory artshare for hitting 1,000 follows! Graphic featuring my painting of the star turtle and text reading "Artshare!"

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Maalus @maalus.com · 16/11/2024

Woke up to an influx of new follows here. It seems the awesome @ashleydoesartstuff.com added me to a starter pack alongside a bunch of stellar artists. And...what the what?!? That's a notification I never expected to see 😮

A notification that Michael Whelan, one of my inspirations as an illustrator, has followed me back.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 15/11/2024

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy Yeah... I'm good with that

Frodo and Sam discussing Molotov cocktails

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Maalus @maalus.com · 11/11/2024

Quote repost with your art that has stars

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Maalus @maalus.com · 02/11/2024

Received a large batch of files from a customer yesterday and...apparently there's some time travel going on?!

File dates ranging from 1995 to 2103 on a batch of files presumably saved around the same time

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Maalus @maalus.com · 02/11/2024

Our two partners in crime. Both gone now but remembered constantly.

Two happy pups excited to be in the car and on their way somewhere fun.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 29/10/2024

LOL. LMAO even. Good luck with that Adobe. #NoAI

A ridiculous article on Creative Bloq featuring Adobe's "Vice President of Generative AI" and the need to use AI slop to compete.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 24/10/2024

If you see this, QRP with a redhead! Meet Aoife the exhibition fighter (my OC) #Art

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Maalus @maalus.com · 01/10/2024

@darthbluesky.bsky.social we met this handsome fellow at an adoption event recently. Can you give him a boost for anyone in the Cary/Raleigh NC area who would love an older pup? www.facebook.com/share/p/i4Jf...

A black and white St Bernard and Poodle mix looking adorably at the camera

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Maalus @maalus.com · 17/09/2024

Right after we moved into this house & had room to unpack our books a local used bookstore closed. We bought shelves from them & reworked them to fit our rooms. They're considerably fuller these days but I don't have a recent photo. I may have got carried away - this is half of the shelves 😁

Three brown wooden shelving units lined up end to end along a wall and partially filled with books.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 16/09/2024

Happy to see that this site is growing, this is about the only social media I still enjoy.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 12/09/2024

Posting this as a test. It's not a true process video, just something I cobbled together after the fact as an experiment. More to come! #art #MaalusArt

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Maalus @maalus.com · 08/09/2024

One of the things I enjoyed the most working on a TTRPG book recently was getting to do spot illustrations of various weapons. Do you need art for a campaign or game project? Drop me a message and let's chat! #TTRPG #games #art

2-color spot illustrations of weapons such as swords, axes and bows rendered in grayscale with red accents

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Maalus @maalus.com · 07/09/2024

I can't share the entire image since the project hasn't been released yet, but I recently did a map for a great new TRRPG. I'm open for new projects so if anyone needs a map for a campaign or project, hit me up!

A snippet of a map I created for a TTRPG project showing various features of this fantasy world.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 05/09/2024

I also make ink! Currently have a batch of black walnut ink created from locally harvested walnuts. Lovingly hand crafted in my state of the art ink laboratory* *(my garage - it's my garage). Available in my Etsy shop for now but I also sell directly. maalusart.etsy.com #bsnm #ink #nightmarket

Bottles of hand crafted black walnut ink and sketches created with the ink.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 05/09/2024

Finally have a few minutes to do a proper re-intro post. Welcome new Bluesky folks! I'm Maalus, a designer and illustrator with a weakness for fantasy art and women with swords. I also do production art and prepress for the printing trade.

A pen and ink study of (what else) a woman with a sword.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 15/07/2024

A little preview of the map I created for the project I'm currently working on. Had a lot of fun doing this one! I'm booked up through September but will be open for new commissions after that. Need a map for your project? #cartography #art #ttrpg

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Maalus @maalus.com · 12/06/2024

Would love to be included. I'm Maalus, an illustrator and designer with a weakness for fantasy art.

One of my OCs - meet Aiofe, known as the Red Fox (a red haired warrior with sword and shield gazing cooly at the viewer)

Just your friendly local World Turtle swimming through the void between the stars.

The Grim Squeaker and friend (a hooded rat skeleton with a scythe hanging with his raven buddy)

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Maalus @maalus.com · 24/05/2024

World Turtle you say??

A world turtle swims through the void, lit by his satellites and the mystic light between stars.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 01/05/2024

Thanks Sarah! My recent work is still under NDA but here are a few older pieces. I'm a graphic designer and illustrator & I'm looking to book more jobs!

A world turtle swimming through the space between the stars

My OC exhibition fighter. A red haired warrior woman with sword & shield.

The Grim Squeaker and friend (a skeletal rat with scythe and his raven buddy)

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Maalus @maalus.com · 09/04/2024

Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Maalus, an artist & designer with a weakness for fantasy and science fiction. Currently offering a "Dreams Come True" discount rate for people whose creative projects need a little extra help getting to that final stage!

An interstellar turtle makes its way through the cosmos

The Grim Squeaker and friend (a cloaked skeletal rat holding a scythe and his raven buddy)

A redheaded exhibition fighter holding a sword and shield. (My OC Aoife from an ongoing series)

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Maalus @maalus.com · 07/04/2024

Here are a few options I like. Montserrat is one of my favorites.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 04/04/2024

My first experiment with posing and shooting ref using models. Lot of fun to play with and I was really happy with the final illustration.

a small plastic rodent model draped in black cloth

Final illustration of the Grim Squeaker and friend

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Maalus @maalus.com · 06/02/2024

Thanks Kim and welcome Newskies! I'm Maalus, an illustrator and designer with a weakness for fantasy and sci-fi goodness.

A red haired warrior woman based on one of my OCs

The Grim Squeaker and friend - a rat skeleton holding a scythe and his raven buddy.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 12/01/2024

You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last tv show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you? (I've got the crew from True Detective S2. Honestly could go either way)

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Maalus @maalus.com · 12/12/2023

New illustration! Just finished a couple of days ago for submission to the Infected by Art competition. I'll have prints of this one available soon in my shop.

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Maalus @maalus.com · 02/12/2023

Thanks Garius! I make art and custom ink. The shop is a little sparse at the moment but more will be listed soon. maalusart.etsy.com

Bottles of lovely black walnut ink next to ink sketches

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