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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Art I made for hashtag#MTGxTMNT Was a big fan of the turtles as a kid, even the cursed live action movies, and Leo was my favorite, just cuz he had 2 swords So I was happy to get one card with him AND a Splinter! Bliss ©2026 Viacom International Inc. TM & ©2026 Wizards of the Coast

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Hello, some of you may remember a lil' ole' personal project I have named Vines of War/Iron Vessel I took a long hiatus of inactivity, but I'm back on it! with a quick update explaining my absence and plans. youtu.be/VQZaKvLDrqU

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I'M BACK!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last year I spent a silly amount of time playing the game Rogue Trader by Owlcat games. After my first run I wanted to make my own character, a mad zealot priest. So meet Uriel Von Valancius, Archdeacon, the kind that flames first and preaches later Hope you like it!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I'm alive Have been gone for a while, have my reasons, not least of which is all the fucked up stuff going on, work and mental health shit. But anyway, here is some 40k art, started as a gift for@pablodelavigne.bsky.social, but I realized it fit the occasion of Valentine's too well! Cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A few years ago I worked at 11 bits studios as a concept artist for an unannounced and sadly now cancelled project, this is some of the stuff I made during my time there, posted with permission from the company, hope you like it! www.artstation.com/artwork/lGW3rO

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Concept art- Unnanounced project, Manuel Castañón

Hello, these are some concepts done during my time at 11 bits studios, a few years ago. Done for an unannounced and unfortunately cancelled project. Had a lot of fun during my time there, sad that thi...

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Earlier this year I had yet again the pleasure to work on a Key art for @Timberborn's new update! I love the game and I encourage anyone to try it out if you like chill games and cute beavers. This update added Ziplines and lotsa other cool stuff as you can see! Hope you like it!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I guess I should keep posting regularly, Drew this guys a few years ago, two approaches to Spell-swording! Hope you like them C:

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

New video is finally OUT! It took a while, due to life and work getting in the way, but it's finally done. I definitely learnt some things I should NOT do with this one. I hope you like it, and if you need a refresher on the LORE or are new please check the other videos in the channel! Cheers!

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How (Vine) Mechs are made

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It's not enough building a Vine Mech. One needs highly trained pilots able wield its power. The main way to learn how to do so is by using a highly faithful scaled reproduction, which develops the finesse and kinesthetics required for the real thing. Hope you like it! Video soon, link in profile

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The next video on the channel will deal with the creation of Vine Mechs and the training of their pilots. Stay tuned! and if you'd like to check out the project, here is the link Hope you like it, cheers! www.youtube.com/@Tree.lancer

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

The Vinmeka, as they improved in form and function, quickly became the dominant force of war upon their introduction to the battlefields of the period. Not that it ever stopped feudal lords from trying to tip the balance in their favor by mass of men alone. Will be posting more stuff about VoW!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Something armored this way comes! I've been a bit elusive the last few months, been very busy. Among one of the things keeping me busy was working on the next video for "The Vines of War" my low fantasy worldbuilding project. Expect a video by next week! Full post on Patreon (free) shorturl.at/Q6mJK

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мay @may.goetia.at · 22/11/2024

weird Disco Elysium fanart i once drew

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Jeff Simpson @jeffsimpson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Cancelled project from years back, a bit more heavy metal than my usual, tried to really push the anatomy into badass weird places with these characters. Art director was Ryan Metclaf, who was fantastic to work with.

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Trout @thomasdim.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hey guys, I am Thomas, a 2D artist inspired by dark/ grim fantasy, folklore and literature. Follow along to see more characters and creatures, cheers! #trout #digitalart #art #artshare #bskyart #oc #commission

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Max Grecke @maxgrecke.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

One of my favorite Pokémon pieces I ever painted! #pokemon #gen1 #starters #fanart #art

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Isopod Fan Account @bedupolker.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Contrary to popular belief, there are only four kinds of bats.

Illustrated image divided into four panels, each showing a head of a bat with a text label. Top left: little guy, a regular looking back with a dark face and light colored fur, top right: little guy deluxe, a bat with a mask and large ears alongside a bat with a leaf shaped nose, bottom left: what is even going on here, a visored bat with a large forehead next to a bat with a large, wrinkly nose, bottom right: o hi doggie, a fruit bat with its tongue sticking out.

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Name: Manuel Castañón AKA Treelancer Pronouns: He/Him Location: Poland Hobbies: Worldbuilding, reading, assorted gaming. Link: linktr.ee/treelancer

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Chris Rallis @chrisrallis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Vampire Gourmand MtG: Foundations AD: Dawn Murin © Wizards of the Coast #MTGFoundations #mtgart

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Uff! blast from the past. This one was done for a fb art group. The challenge that month was to paint yourself with your own personal dragon. Being a huge fan of HTTYD, I had to give it a go. This even got me a spot in Imagine FX! Back when I used to be young and carefree, time flies!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This year I got to know some absolutely amazing trans people irl for the first time as I became more politically active in protests and organizing. Not only are trans people among the most marginalized in society, they are also some of the most aware, and brave people you can meet. RIP

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Dusty Ray @sloppjockey.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

ahoundoftongue. gouache on paper, 3x4 inches

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Justine Thibault @sevendeven.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Late to the party ✨let me present yall my current sea obsession 🧜🏻‍♀️

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John Tedrick @tedrick-art.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Coatl Dragonborn AD Thomas W Babbey Done for Draco Studios, 2021

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

"Delightful Discovery" Something a bit more recent and a bit more cheerful than my usual stuff! I prefer to call it, BEHOLD: CRAB This one was fun, got to paint a cool trio from the different schools of #strixhaven and specially a shirtless Dwarf Done for #MTG all rights belong to WoTC etc. etc.

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

"Cuāuhocēlōtl" What began as a bit of alt history concept art from me "What if Aztecs had been left alone enough to reach develop plate armor" These would later form the basis for one of the main factions of my personal project, Hecaxe. Hope you like 'em! #conceptart #althistory #worldbuilding

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

THIS. I’ll add what I’ve said from the beginning — “good enough” is the true enemy. I’m not just saying it’s the enemy for today’s working creators. It’s the enemy for human civilization and progress. It’s up to us. Fight like everything depends on it. Every day. NO compromises. NO to AI. ✊🏽♾️

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

"Pako and Haldan" Double posting cuz I have a lot of stuff saved up! This is one of my favorite works done for #MTG It's a dyptich! a pair of friends going on adventures in the land of Ikoria. My good friend @pablodelavigne.bsky.social helped me model for Haldan. All rights WotC etc. etc. #mtgart

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

"Rage on, Autumn" This one is quite special, it opened many doors for me at the time and probably still one of my most lauded pieces. Worked on it in early 2017, Back when I was living in a cheap hostel in Berlin, the first time I tried (and failed) moving to Europe from México. Hope you like it!

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thomas mahon @mahonsunto.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

tips on fur 🤓

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† 𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖗𝖆𝖍 @morrah.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

So many new people came from somewhere. Time to introduce myself again! Hi! I'm Morrah, I like to paint pictures. Mostly my ocs and soulsborne fanart. I like all the dark, gothic, macabre, haunted things. I'm currently trying to climb out of severe burnout and find my artistic voice.

Close-up of one of my fanarts with Marika from Elden Ring

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

"Last stand of the High King" and my last Tolkien fanart for now, my attempt to depict the epic scene of the duel between Fingolfin, greatest king of the Elves, and Morgoth. hope you like it! process gif and closeups in the following post #Tokienart #Tolkien #Art #Illustration #Fantasyart

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Pablo de la Parra @pablodelavigne.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Iorveth, commander of the Scoia'tael, stalking a group of Redanian foot soldiers in the woods. An old Witcher art test I did for CD Projekt Red #TheWitcher

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Back with another Tolkien fanart, one of the most recognizable scenes I'd wager. "Flame of Udûn" Tried to make my interpretation of the Balrog to be as accurate to the book as possible, although it is quite vague. Hope you like it! #Tolkien #art #lotr #illustration

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Syd Mills @vetyyr.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I remember our kindness that day, when it no longer mattered

Digital painting. Two women staring at each other, golden light pouring over them. One of them has bandaged & bloody arms. Electric blue lapis lazuli background.

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A. K. Venrinn @venrin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

If you ever wondered what I like painting the most: WOMEN ✨

A painting of a druid girl sitting on the ground, tending to wounded crows.

A spy magician turning invisible as a guard approaches.

A painting of Cora - a female warrior who bends water to her will and carries a giant fish hook.

A performer casting a spell to charm her audience.

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I'm getting to realize it's been almost a decade since I started my career as an illustrator, so I have lots of stuff to spam you with! Starting with one of my #Tokien Fanarts, "The Dragon and the Star" fromt he fated dueul between Eärendil the Mariner and Ancalagon the black. #Tolkienart Cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Another Key art I finished recently This time for the upcoming game "Liegecraft" It was very fun making this one, especially since I got to collaborate with my partner, who provided a 3D scene for me to work from. Hope you like it, Cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

While I'm not known for my landscape pieces, I'm pretty happy with this one! made for the excellent peeps from Mechanistry, for their #timberborn game update! Still wild to see my own artwork on steam staring back at me from time to time, but it feels really nice. Hope you like it, cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Not just Mechs! designed some fantasy "Power armor" troops for one of the factions in my personal project. They use the same vines that move the mechs but at a much smaller scale/complexity, there's a new video on my channel that explains their roles in depth! Hope you like them!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 28/02/2024

Well! time to come back here and give it a shot now that its open to everyone. And since the Avatar Netflix show released not long ago (haven't watched it) I thought I would share some fanart drawings I made some years ago. Hope you like them! will start posting more here soon Cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Iron Vessel relaunching my personal project with a rebranding after tough year! 100% certified organic, low-fantasy mechs in an early modern period fantasy. Just uploaded my first video! link in first comment. Hope you like it! cheers!

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 04/09/2023

Something (not so) BIG is coming Hope you will like it, more to come soon!

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · 13/08/2023

Princess Peach designs #art #cosplay

Fanart of princess peach. The figure on the left is dressed in a flamboyant gown, while the figure on the right is dressed in mushroom inspired armour.

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Manuel Castanon @manuelcg.bsky.social · 12/08/2023

Hey! first post here Im a Mexican, Polish-based artist, with experience both as a freelancer and in-house gamedev studios, but lately mostly focused on doing my own stuff. Thought Id lead with some of my personal favorite/popular works, so here! Thank you for looking over!

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