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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Last December I was commissioned to create this couple's portrait in the style of the show Daria, as a holiday gift for my client's girlfriend. I love helping people share their love with thoughtful, 100% human-made art. #daria #cartoonportrait #christmasgiftideas #coupleportrait

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

My 2025 was a year full of Youtube thumbnails, illustration commissions, branding projects and the release of a card game I worked on. Happy 2026! #artvsartist #artvsartist2025 #characterdesign #illustration #neopets #liloandstitch

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Some of the games I'm most excited for while looking ahead to 2026 include Pokopia, Aniimo, Monsterpatch and Clicky Islands!

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Looking ahead to the new year, my Top 4 Most Anticipated Animated Films for 2026 are Legend of Aang, Asterix The Kingdom of Nubia, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Hexed!

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

2025 was the year of incremental games for me! Some of my favorites included Mango's Fisharium and Keep on Mining! while other games like Bugaboo Pocket and Spilled! also charmed me this year.

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Lily Alexandre 🛰️ @lily-is.online · 03/09/2025

Looking for a graphic designer with experience on films! Ideally located in Canada. Paid, ongoing work on an indie feature. Could it be you? 👀 Send samples of your work to: lilyalexandrecontact at gmail dot com

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Class is back in session! Embrace the nostalgia this fall with acrylic charms based on your favorite 90s virtual pet game, and let work feel a little less like work! maxvandoorn.com/shop #neopets #smallbusiness

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · 25/08/2025

Hey 2D artists! JOB ALERT! 📣 Especially those who do cozy cartoony or pixel art. I have some game dev friends here in Galway from Psychic Software (Just released Necromancer's Tale) that are looking for an artist to team up for their next game. Send your portfolio over to psychicsoftware@gmail.com

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A portrait of my friends Kari and Brad (and their kitty), in the style of Steven Universe. Great friends can be make or break as we navigate the tougher times in life, and I'm so grateful for mine! #stevenuniverse #cartoonportrait #commissionsopen

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Max, a graphic designer & illustrator in the USA. I love working in animation, toys and games and I'm looking for full time and freelance work. 🌐 maxvandoorn.com ✉️ art@maxvandoorn.com

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Here are some pretty renders of the packaging design work I did on the game BullShark for Wombo Combo Games! Background art for the rectangular box by Jane Kang, character colors for the rectangular box by Caden Cheron. #packagingdesign #tabletopgames

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 01/07/2025

Do I (or do you?) know anybody who does commissioned digital art, is available, and can (with urgency) create an incredible, soft, ephemeral magical water painting-style piece? While I know tons of incredible game artists I sadly never paid too much attention to their waterpainterly work.

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Mr Beast’s recent failed attempt to sell AI YouTube thumbnails shows that creators want art made by real people. Don't replace experienced professionals with a colorful slot machine. In light of that, I'd like to remind you that I'm available to make custom illustrated thumbnails! #thumbnaildesign

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GamedevPerkUp 🌤️ @gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

✨Gamedev PerkUp April Event is in less than one week @ Good People Coffee! ☕ Friendly reminder that if you are bringing a friend, make sure they have RSVP'd separately/on their own ticket! We keep a record of attendees at our events for accountability & folks' continued safety💛 See you soon! 🌱

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

My first ever Neopet back in the day was a green Mynci! #Neopets #mynci #pixelart #8bit

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #PlatypusAdventurer! Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o... #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The Moehog is one of my favorite Neopets species. Which 8-bit Neopet should I make next? #Neopets #moehog #pixelart #8bit

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Less than a week after releasing the 56th species of Neopet, Varwolf, the Neopets team has resurrected another old April Fools design for official release! Meet the Hughman, the 57th Neopet species! #neopets #hughman #aprilfools

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Neopets just released their first new pet in over a decade, so I thought I'd try my hand at an 8-bit version of the new Varwolf. #Neopets #Varwolf #pixelart #8bit

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #MariachiSicario! Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o... #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Romero Games @romerogames.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We're HIRING! ⭐ We are looking for a Character Artist to join our growing team on a full time basis. You can apply over at romerogames.com/careers! #gamedev #gamejobs #hiring

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #PostCataclysmWastelander! Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o... #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Sam Barlow 🔥 @mrsambarlow.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hey bluesky! We're hiring for a few positions! Come work with us on Project D :) -> halfmermaid.co/jobs 🌟 Senior Character Artist 🌟 Cinematic Manager 🌟 Senior Environment Artist (European timezones) 🌟 Level Designer (European timezones)

Step through the scary red door with us. This is not a cozy game.

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Adam Bromell @adambromell.info · 31/01/2025

SYSTEM ERA is hiring for a Lead VFX Artist!! 🎮 Work with us on [the new hotness] 🏢 Studio in Seattle WA 🏡 Remote available in US & Canada 🙂‍↔️ A caring, fun, and engaging culture 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 Competitive pay, perks, benefits, and insurance 🪙 Annual reimbursements 🏝️ Unlimited PTO 🍾 We ship games and updates!

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #AnimalPirates! Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o... #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I got to work on some exciting stuff this year that's still under NDA, so here are some illustrations and merch designs instead! Happy 2025! #artvsartist2024 #artvsartist #characterdesign #illustration

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

There are so many cool games slated for 2025 and beyond! My 6 most anticipated games of 2025 are (in no specific order): 1. Bagdex 2. Littlelands 3. Petal Runner 4. Goodlands

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

As the year winds to a close, I like to look ahead at what’s coming next year in animation. My most anticipated animated releases in 2025? Dog Man the movie and Asterix & Obelix The Big Fight. What are you looking forward to next year that should be on my radar?

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Here are my top 7 favorite games of 2024! (in no specific order): 1. Beastieball 2. Isles of Sea and Sky 3. Infinite Craft 4. Castaway

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #GothamCityCrime! Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o... #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Brighten your Hanukkah celebration this year with Libby from #TheGhostAndMollyMcGee . Flip her over once the party's really gotten started for an extra surprise! Get yours at maxvandoorn.com/shop

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Share if you're a goth girl who's obsessed with Halloween all year round! maxvandoorn.com/shop #gothgirl #glowinthedarkstickers #gothghoul #countchocula #cerealmascot

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Take these adorable aquatic pets with you wherever you go! Shake this acrylic charm to see your sea monkeys move about! maxvandoorn.com/shop #seamonkeys #seamonkey #nostalgia #nostalgic #firstpet #smallbiz #acryliccharms

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

All you want to do is see them turn into a Giant Woman. Bring this odd couple to your shelf or desk top, and spin to simulate gem fusion! maxvandoorn.com/shop #StevenUniverse #opal #amethyst #pearl #crystalgems

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Bring a love that is 'Stronger Than You' to your shelf or desk top, and spin to simulate gem fusion! maxvandoorn.com/shop #StevenUniverse #garnet #crystalgems

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Bring Steven and Connie's young love to your shelf or desk top, and spin to simulate gem fusion! maxvandoorn.com/shop #StevenUniverse #stevonnie #crystalgems

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

My love of a certain chocolatey Halloween cereal led me to make these two new acrylic earring designs! Rock the spooky season in style with your favorite, or buy both to mix and match! maxvandoorn.com/shop #countchocula #acrylicearrings #halloweenearrings #chocolatecereal #cereal

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

✨ My fall shop update is here! ✨ For those who couldn't make it to LA Comic Con this year, lots of exciting new stuff is available now online, plus a restock of my Owl House shaker charms. Glow in the dark stickers, spinning standees and more await! maxvandoorn.com/shop

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Here are my top selling items from this year's LA Comic Con last weekend, to give you a little peak into what's popular in 2024! A couple of my wooden holiday ornaments sold out, and won't be back in stock in time for the holiday season this year. Get these hot ticket items while you can in my shop!

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

LA COMIC CON 2024 PHOTO DUMP! Los Angeles Comic Con was such a wonderful show for me! I learned so much, got to talk with so many new people and catch up with old friends. I came home with lots of new ideas, and I'm very excited to keep expanding my merch store and do more Cons in the future!

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 23/09/2024

Here's my 💥LA COMIC CON 2024 CATALOGUE!💥 I'll be debuting new items for fans of #StevenUniverse, #TheOwlHouse, #Seamonkeys and more! Some of these items might not make it onto my online shop if they sell out at the con, so stop by if you get the chance! #LAcomiccon

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

I'll be at #LAComicCon next month at Table B23 in the South Hall Artist Alley! Can't wait to see my California art peeps again, and I've got new merch to debut too!

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

I need some advice! I'm hoping to get some enamel pins soon, but I'm having trouble deciding on the materials. Which kind of enamel pin do you like more for this design? Soft enamel with black trim, or hard enamel with gold trim?

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Max van Doorn @maxvandoorn.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

What if a Youtuber's oldest thumbnails had been done in their current art style? I reimagined Hamination's "Sports! (I don't like them)" from 2017 to find out! In the last 7 years, the channel has grown to over 6 million subscribers and the thumbnail art has evolved to match.

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