iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

FYI the state I’m in is requiring the age verification thing so if you don’t hear from me for a long time after this post, it’s because I got asked to verify and I’m not sharing the info below. sorry not sorry 🫩 Catch me on FFXIV I guess? Maybe it’s time to publish my website…

Bluesky age verification methods: Last 4 digits of SSN, Credit Card, ID Scan.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Debating whether to draw Hector or my WoL playing this guitar.

Close up of the pickguard of a white Hello Kitty Squier Stratocaster. The pickguard is in the shape of Kitty White’s face.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I’ve been expanding my CD collection again (don’t own a record player and vinyl is pricey :C ) and adding music to my iPod. It’s weird (in a good way) how this clicky wheel and interface makes me remember the names of songs and albums I own.

Main menu of an iPod Classic 7th generation.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

A little sketchbook study in oil of the Tyrant from FFXIV. I also noted the pigments I used for when I do a more finalized (and probably larger) painting in the future. #ffxiv #ffxivthetyrant #ffxivart #タイラント #タイラントくん #traditionalart #oilstudy

Full page spread of an oil sketch of the Tyrant from FFXIV with a palette of the pigment colors used on the left page.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

AI bros are calling real artists’ work “Pencilslop”? QT with your Pencilslop

Graphite sketch of a girl and her horse.

Graphite sketch of a girl and a horse giving each other a bombastic side-eye gaze.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Cool! Although I wouldn’t mind being a wizard with a sword and shield.

D&D Class Test results showing different percentages associated with different classes. The Ranger class shows an 85% match, the next highest matches are Paladin and Wizard at 80%.

A description of the Ranger class from D&D.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I am neither divorced nor a dad (maybe in spirit) but I have gained a new interest in 80s-90s rock music, such as this album pictured below. I am also picking up guitar again to learn songs from such time periods. #midliferenaissance

CD cover for Mötley Crüe’s self titled album, Mötley Crüe. An underrated album at the time. If you like this one, you have impeccable taste.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Immediately goes to download the latest DT EP from iTunes 🫣 Time to listen to it nonstop the rest of this week.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

First art of 2026! The Tyrant from FFXIV Elezen players really won this latest patch release. #ffxiv #ffxivart #thetyrant #digitalart

Digital portrait of the NPC character, The Tyrant, from Final Fantasy XIV, and his behemoth soul-enhanced form.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Not really an art vs. artist post because I didn’t include a photo/art of myself 😅 Here are 9 paintings in the 2nd year of oil painting journey. Bottom right is an alla prima study I want to refine some more. There are still many paintings I started this year but need to finish. #2025art #oil

A nine by nine square depicting oil paintings of various portraits, landscapes, and a fantasy creature from Final Fantasy XIV.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Hello! I primarily work in oils now (leveling my IRL Picto skills), so it takes me a while to share any completed works, much less FFXIV fanart, but I do share digital art from time to time (or oil WIPS). I limit my social media use, but like to check in weekly on all the good art! #ffxivart #oil

Oil sketch of the Deathservant from FFXIV.

Gouache piece of Elidibus from FFXIV Endwalker.

Oil sketch of a woman with flowers in her hair.

Monochrome oil sketch of Venat from FFXIV.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Tips for getting good at art: become fan of a character with limited fan art available, forcing you to create said fan art... Work has been stressful this week so I’ve been playing the new FFXIV patch and drawing digitally to destress #WIP #ffxivart #thetyrant

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Here are the Penguin Classics versions in a separate post.

Fake Penguin Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. It depicts a light-colored hacienda in the background with a dark forest in the foreground.

Fake Penguin Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. The painting depicts figures standing in front of a Mexican hacienda.

Fake Penguin Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. The painting depicts a hooded man staring down at a skull held in his hands.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Why use GenAI when you can spend hours looking at public domain artwork and make fake classics book covers for your gothic fantasy novel WIP? Penguin Classics Cover Generator (nullk.github.io/penguin.html) shared by Coral Evermore on Substack.

Fake Oxford World’s Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. It depicts a light-colored hacienda in the background with a dark forest in the foreground.

Fake Oxford World’s Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. The painting depicts figures standing in front of a Mexican hacienda.

Fake Oxford World’s Classics cover titled “The Lord of the Blaze” by Perla Camacho. The painting depicts a hooded man staring down at a skull held in his hands.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I’m catching up on some exercises for @arthurgain.bsky.social ’s Alla Prima course I took these past 4 weeks. Here are some I’ve done so far! I don’t have an excuse anymore for ignoring hands in my artwork 😅 #oilpainting #allaprimacourse #traditionalart

A 12"x16" oil study of a long-haired bearded man who looks like he might resemble the stereotypical Jesus painting, but it is not Jesus. Model: Roy.

An 11”x14” portrait painting of a long-haired man dressed in a white shirt with a frilled collar and a vest.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I had to do something to hide it.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

In my opinion, the real crime is this PRINTED (not a sticker) Netflix logo on the 2 Frankenstein paperback covers I actually like. Yes, I even like the movie tie-in cover, which I normally don’t care for on books. But it’s ruined by the logo...

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I submitted this painting for an exhibition! I didn’t win anything but it was great seeing all the artwork to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Catrina Moderna oil on panel, 11 x 14 inches. #oilpainting #diadelosmuertos #portraitpainting

An oil painting of a young woman wearing a headband of flowers, a bouquet of marigolds adorning her shoulder. Candles illuminate her face, half of it a skull, the other half wearing vibrant makeup for Day of the Dead.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

This past weekend’s #pleinair adventure. The humidity won so I couldn’t stay long and let working on it when I went home. #oilpainting #wip #touchinggrass

A plein air WIP oil painting of a gravel path in a bayou garden.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I’m a slow potato 🫣 Here are some sketches from the #ThemisAWParty a few weeks ago!

Sketch of Emet-Selch represented by an Elezen character.

Sketch of a Warrior of Light character with fae wings.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

#Pleinair time! Went to local island to paint with a smaller pochade box. Big lesson learned: bring a chair (or towel) to the beach. I sat on my backpack as an alternative. Knowing how brutally honest they can be, having a kid compliment my WIP was worth the sand. #oilpainting

Plein air oil painting of a cafe entrance.

Plein air oil painting of the beach and ocean.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Tonight’s activities. At the rate I paint it may take me a month to do finish my “sketches” of the characters I met at the art party lol May incorporate traditional sketches #ThemisAWParty #sketches #ffxivart #wip

Digital sketchbook page of a Femroe Warrior of Light, Themis as a Viera, a shoebill, and Elidibus.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

“It’s just a sketch,” I sigh as I prepare to spend the rest of the evening painting one piece. #ThemisAWParty #wip #ffxivart #digitalsketch

A digital sketch of Elidibus flipping through a book.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

It’s been 2-3 months since I’ve gone out to do plein air painting! Finding my personal pockets of joy and light amidst the darkness. #pleinair #oilpainting

Plein air oil painting of a lake and park.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

My tools. This is how I do art, not by talking to machines. QRP with yours! (Not all paint colors and brushes as are included in this post but know that I have no self control over art supply purchases)

A left hand whose fingers are stained with fountain pen ink.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Happy 10 year anniversary to Heavensward which is part of the free trial of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 🙌🎉🥳 Here is some old art because I didn’t have time to do anniversary art…featuring some of my favorite elezen. Hope to paint Ysayle in oil next #ffxivart #oilpainting

A monochrome oil sketch of Aymeric de Borel from FFXIV.

A monochrome oil sketch of Haurchefant Greystone from FFXIV.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The only king I respect 🎨 Little moogle study for a larger piece that I probably won’t finish before the end of June… so Happy Pride Month! #ffxivart #oilpainting

An 8x10” oil painting study of Good King Moogle Mog XII and 7 other moogles of various colors of the rainbow. The smaller moogles float around the moogle king, surrounded by clouds.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Drew my warrior of light in different styles as an exercise. Tbh the eyes were tricky because I like giving my female characters faces with fox eyes rather than the Shojo-like ones. #ffxivart #warrioroflight #sketchbook

Four sketches of a Viera Warrior of light from FFXIV, ranging from a more realistic style to a chibi style.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I have a vision. Poll: 1. Crystal/prism-like Good King Moogle XII reflecting the colors of the rainbow 🌈 Or 2. Like he currently is, with hints of rainbow colors in the fur and he has warm rim light outlining his body

A small oil study of Good King Moogle Mog XII floating in the cloudy sky, surrounded by 7 colorful moogles.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A fun little oil study of a sentient blade, the #Deathservant, from #FFXIV. Every now and then I like to paint modern subjects using oil paint to see discover the possibilities 🤔 #traditionalart #fantasyart

Oil study in a sketchbook of a minion called the Deathservant from the game FFXIV. The Deathservant is a small sentient blade composed of a sharp, bright red body, small feet, large round eyes, and a menacing smile. The Deathservant hungers for the blood of your enemies.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Sketchbook study! Reference image by @howardlyonart.bsky.social Now how to transfer painting these luminous effect to my larger paintings on panels 🤔😂

Oil painting study of a woman wearing flowers in her hair, illuminated by bright green light.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Studying sketches by Sargent and paintings by Sorolla! (Alliteration may have been intentional 🤗) I’m trying to figure out how I want to personally shade forms so I’m going to be looking at different artists’ sketches and drawings. #sketchbook #joaquínsorolla #johnsingersargent #studies

Sketch study of Maria with Hat after Joaquín Sorolla. A sketch of a a woman facing forward wearing a broad rimmed hat.

Sketch study of a woman in 3/4 view by John Singer Sargent.

Sketch study of Firelight by John Singer Sargent. The sketch depicts a man resting his chin in his hands, his eyes closed as light from a fire illuminates his features.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I came back from a painting workshop and I learned so much. It was a great experience. I also got to paint a person from life (besides myself) for the first time 😲 These are studies done over 4 days, 3 hours per session. They’re not finished, but a basic start. #oilpainting #allaprima

3 hour alla prima oil painting of a woman wearing a head scarf.

3 hour alla prima study of a woman wearing a bandana across her head and a overalls.

3 hour alla prima painting of a woman with braids and flowers in her hair wearing a traditional china poblana dress.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Left: We have Gaelicat at home.” Right: Whoever tells you the Jesus fandom wasn’t thirsting back in the day is lying or doesn’t know.

Papier-mâché alebrijes by Pedro Linares. The one in the middle resembles a feline with dragon-like features.

Oil painting of Jesus in a reclining pose while holding flowers that screams the vibes of “Paint me like one of your French girls.” He is surrounded by roses. Groups of angels look down at him admiration while a lamb bites his foot. Title of the painting: The Divine Spouse/El Divino Esposo.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Tfw you’re now the same age as these lovely lads 😎🎂

Sketches of Aymeric de Borel and Estinien Varlineau from FFXIV.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Some more #pleinairpril stuff, this time in oils! I dropped my solvent cup when beginning the last one and had to rely on my paper towel to wipe off excess paint (didn’t get entering lol)😱 Will probably refine it some more since painting lions from life was a challenge in itself. #oilpaint

A dreamt plein air oil painting of a dirt path leading toward a tree trunk.

A plein air oil painting of a rectangular fountain surrounded by bushes and other leafy landscape.

A plein air oil study of three lions at the zoo.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

More gouache paintings for @justindonaldson.bsky.social Gouache 2.0 course! I think I’ve made some progress, or at least can pick up where I can improve 🤔 Can’t believe the course is almost over (where did the 8 weeks go)! #gouache #pleinairpril #traditionalart

Plein air gouache painting of ponds and a small waterfall.

Plein air gouache painting of a green plant wrapped around a pillar.

Gouache painting of a waterfall and rocks covered in moss.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

History professor driven crazy by academic bs, loss of opportunity to receive tenure, people not taking his work seriously, and the ghost of his dead friend who haunts him. Joins a secret organization to find people with special abilities and help them to make up for his failure to save his friend.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

This song feels like it’s too short it’s criminal 😭 I got tickets to their concert next month and I really hope they play it.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Painting on the biggest surface size I’ve ever personally painted on…in gouache. 😱 Keep me in your thoughts. I’ve already messed up once lol (will share wips later).

An 18x24 piece of Arches watercolor paper resting on an easel with an iPad Pro display to its left. Paintings and color swatches hang in the background.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Played with oil pastels and did some studies 🤗 I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve done any fanart… #oilpastel #ffxiv #stilllife

Oil pastel studies of G’raha Tia from FFXIV and of a jar of honey placed next to oranges.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Just #gouache things. Weeks 2-4 from the Gouache 2.0 course.

A gouache painting of a mountain range and valley.

A gouache painting of a donkey standing at the top of stairs in front of a door.

A gouache painting of some cliffs over a body of water, perhaps the ocean.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Finally made a stop at local antique resale store and found some empty cigar boxes for a bargain. They are now being put to better and healthier use imo as my pastel pochade box (left) and a plein air painting pochade box (right). #oilpastel #pochade

Two empty cigar boxes of varying sizes. The smaller one has a handle and is labeled Premium Cigars Bering Plazas. The larger one is labeled Ashton VSG Sorcerer.

Two cigar boxes. The smaller one contains oil pastels and the larger one holds a sheet of palette paper for painting.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Finally got to use one of @trueref.bsky.social ‘s ref photos! I wish I had this pose set years ago since they are exactly what I need for a specific OC I need to draw more lol Some sketch stuff I did in an online art group hangout. Also featuring my cat.

A digital sketch of a guy in a suit and another of a tabby cat next to their original reference images.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

It’s officially Gouaching time! Here are some Levitan value studies and a color one for week 1 of @justindonaldson.bsky.social ‘s 2.0 course 🙌 I lost my value finder so I used my oil paint value stick based on the one from Casey’s Oil Painter’s Handbook. #gouache #values

Two monochromatic studies in gouache of Isaac Levitan’s paintings, Rural View and Village Road.

A gouache study in color of Isaac Levitan’s paintings, Just Before Evening Falls.

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perlaescent @perlaescent.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

If my cat can learn to paint without resorting to AI then so can you. He doesn’t even have opposable thumbs. #gouachecourse #catlearnstopaint

Hermes the cat watches a video on values for an online gouache course.

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