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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Landscape study. I really enjoy painting castles. I will be uploading the full real-time video to Patreon later this week.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

A sketch I painted a while ago. I like how the lighting is coming along, and I will definitely finish this piece this year.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

A place between the mountains. A Fantasy environment with lots of rocks. I should give It another round of painting someday. You can watch the full painting video on Patreon.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Refining the sketches for my next painting on Patreon. Which one is your favorite? #sketching #sketch #conceptart #environmentdesign #digitalart

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Long Walk North. A fantasy environment featuring a frozen castle scene. You can watch the full painting timelapse video on Patreon by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio. #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasylandscape #landscape

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

A sketch that started as a landscape study, and then I continued painting from imagination. Should I finish this piece someday? . . #conceptart #environmentdesign #landscapepainting #digitalartist #digitalartwork

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Fantasy environment timelapse teaser. Join Patreon to access the full video. #conceptart #environmentdesign #fantasyart

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

30 min tree study One brush and limited colors focusing on shapes and gesture.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Landscape study. Do you like trying new brushes when painting, or do you always use the same set of brushes? #landscapestudy #landscapepainting

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

A sketch I did some years ago. Happy holidays to everyone, and thank you so much for all the messages, likes, and support for this relatively new account. #sketch #landscapes #digitalart

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Fantasy environment I did last year. I started with a black and white sketch, then added color using a photo as reference. In the end, I decided to include a Komodo dragon in the scene, using a photo as a starting point and painting over it. #digitalpainting #conceptart #environmentdesign

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Whispering Giants. I really enjoy painting fantasy trees, and I experimented with different brushes to create rich textures. #environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapepainting #fantasyillustration

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Fantasy environment done some time ago. Today I did some overpainting to improve a few areas. . . #digitalpainting #conceptart #landscapepainting #environmentdesign

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The real-time landscape study video is now available on Patreon. I tried a different approach this time, using only the chalk brush and no blending. Very challenging, by the way. #digitalart #landscapestudy #conceptart #arttutorial #environmentdesign #photoshop

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

From sketch to final: The Last Train to the Hidden Realm Swipe to see the thumbnail explorations and the ideas behind the composition. I ended up developing the one I connected with the most and along the way, I decided to add the train at the very end of the painting process.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Sketching session of 45 minutes. Creating some Fantasy environments. Which one is your favourite? #fantasylandscape #conceptart #fantasyillustration #environmentdesign #digitalpainting

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Quick landscape study with lots of rocks. This week, I’m going to record another landscape study for Patreon. By the way, feel free to leave a comment below if there’s any specific content you’d like to see on Patreon. . . #arttutorial #art #landscapes #landscapestudy #rocks

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Sometimes you discover an old sketch buried in some forgotten folder on your computer 😌

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New post on Patreon! Learn my method for choosing colors when painting light & shadow. Join the Warden of Dreams tier to download the full PDF guidesheet.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Sketch from last year. At this stage, there might be 2–3 more hours of work left to finish the piece. #environmentdesign #digitalpainting #illustration #landscapepainting

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Planning this month’s Patreon content: 1. Landscape study — real-time video 2. Art quick-tips guidesheet: my general rule of thumb for choosing colors for light and shadow 3. Fantasy environment timelapse video with commentary 4. Traditional pen sketches (I don’t share these anywhere else)

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Kicking off December with a quick 20-minute thumbnail sketching session. I love exploring ideas on a small scale before committing to the final painting. How do you start your pieces? #digitalpainting #sketching #thumbnailsketch #artprocess #environmentdesign #conceptart #artistreels

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

From sketch to final. This piece started with quick thumbnails to explore different compositions and moods. Once I chose the one I liked the most, I developed it into a rough sketch and then into the final painting. . #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

By Joining Patreon, you will gain access every month to exclusive content. ✨ Join today. Link in bio.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Painting the Golden Peaks. A fantasy environment I painted a few months ago. Every brushstroke counts. #digitalpainting #environmentdesign #conceptart #fantasyillustration

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The Last Train to the Hidden Realm. A very atmospheric fantasy environment, filled with the elements I love painting the most: dramatic lighting, deep mood and of course, lots of rocks. The full timelapse video is now available on Patreon. Jjoin the Warden of Dreams tier to watch it. Link in bio.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

✨ The full painting timelapse “Last Train to the Hidden Realm” is now uploaded on Patreon! You can watch the entire process + download the PSD file and my custom brushes . Access this exclusive content by joining the Warden of Dreams tier. Link in bio.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Exporting the full timelapse video for this month’s Patreon content 🔥 Can’t wait to share the full process of this fantasy environment with you all. #fantasyart #environmentdesign

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Fantasy environment sketch that started as a landscape study. #environmentdesign #conceptart #landscapestudy

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I mainly paint in Photoshop, but I also use Rebelle 7 when I want a more traditional look and feel. In my opinion, Rebelle has one of the best brush engines out there. The brushstrokes feel amazingly natural. #photoshop #rebelle7 #digitalpainting

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Which software do you use for digital painting?

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

This is a super cloud formation I painted a few years ago from a photo I took on the street. I was really drawn to the shape and the way the sunlight hit it in that moment. I love painting fluffy clouds. If you enjoy fantasy landscapes and atmospheric paintings, you can follow me for more.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This is the landscape study I painted last week for Patreon. If you want to see the full real-time process (1.5 hrs), you can watch it for free by joining as a free member on my Patreon. Link in bio.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Which type of fantasy scene would you like to see me paint in December? 1) Epic mountains scene 2) Castle & ruins scene 3) Ancient trees / forest scene 4) Super clouds scene

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Working on the details ✨ I’m getting closer to finishing this fantasy environment, and next week I’ll upload the full timelapse video of the complete painting process on Patreon. #digitalpainting #conceptart #fantasyart #environmentart #patreonartist

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Landscape study from a few years ago. There’s a lot of brushwork in this one (you can see it more clearly in the last picture). Do you have a favorite element of nature to paint? (mountains, clouds, rocks, trees, etc.) #digitalpainting

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Moving forward with this fantasy environment. I’m recording the process for this month’s Patreon content.

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Thanks to all the new patrons who joined! 🙏 Here’s the study I painted. The full real-time process video is now on Patreon. Join the free tier. Link in bio. #digitalpainting #fantasyart #environmentdesign #conceptart

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I enjoy drawing, but painting hits differently. There’s something magical about brushstrokes 🖌️ Which one do you enjoy more, drawing or painting? #digitalart

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Mariano J. @marianoart.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

New real-time landscape study! I uploaded the full real-time video (no audio) + the brushes I used on my Patreon and it's available for FREE for all free members. #digitalpainting #patreon #photoshoptutorials #brushes #artstudy

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