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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"So Tired" - Caliban & Kyrie taking nap after a long days work. Been working hard at my new job & wanted to reflect that in this art lol also learned a lot these past few months in doodling. Super Happy with how this came out 😁What a joy it is to be a Human Artist! 💙

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Optimus Prime Awakening is such a great Animation! I don't like it being cannon to what happens in the movie, BUT as its own independent short film, its fantastic. The Art style & how it was animated is some of my fav. in a long time. I want more! Optimus Prime in his purest form 😊

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Still think this is one of my coolest recreations renders I've made! Happy 16th Anniversary Halo Reach 😁

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"The Void Beckons" Wanted to make an art render with my Destiny Characters in their final fashions. But Ended up becoming a Void Subclass Render in the process. Learned something new with Lighting effects! Might make more subclass renders in the future! Hope ya'll like it! 😁

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"No Matter the Cost"- Optimus Prime This was originally a post meant to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Transformers Movie but in light of recent news, it didn't feel right to wait til September to post it. We're gonna miss you & Thank you for everything ❤️

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Rest in Peace Peter Cullen & Thank you for bringing to life a character who has been more than just a hero, but the kind of person I & many others want to be like in life. "Be Strong Enough to be gentle" 💙 To THE Optimus Prime who has blessed our lives - We Will Miss You ❤️

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Random Thought: For all the big projects I want to work on I weirdly am thinking/wanting to make a comic. Might be a good way to script out story & action scenes for animations. But part of me is also like "you need to just script and story board at that point" 🤣 Also previews for upcoming Renders!

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Been playing Warframe for about 2 months now, and the one thing I didn't see coming was Romance gameplay 😂Just started dating Aoi tonight, she's honestly kinda cute. Favorite personality out of the Hex crew.

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

An Old Animation I posted over on Instagram but never here. Sometimes I watch this clip and think, this was pretty cool to make 🙂The audio is just so good for Grimlock too

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hope your surviving the summer heat out there everyone! Anastasia sends her love and says "Stay cool & hydrated darlings"

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Voice Test for Tarn Darkanan, I've had a few ideas of what he would sound like. A lot of the research went into Elden Ring Cast but find Keith Ferguson's - Lord Saladin voice from Destiny fits him the most! #blender3d #3d #robot #knight #oc #animation

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Regarding the news today I knew it eventually would happen but it still feels unreal. I'll honestly be grateful to simply have experienced destiny as a whole. I didn't like what 2 became after TFS, but the universe & lore of both 1&2 were so exciting and meaningful! it truly was something special

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

"Be a shining beacon to guide the lost in the dark" - Tarn Darkanan The Legendary stories & feats I've made of this character I hope I can share one day! For now, he shall continue to be the guardian of the kingdom of Solstice. "For a Better Tomorrow" #blender3d #b3d #robot #knight #oc

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Its crazy how often I'll get some great & crazy ideas when I'm dead ass tired 😑I've had to put a note pad next to the bed to write notes whenever new ideas come up. The life of an Artist, both a blessing & a curse...and I love it!

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Making Progress on Tarn! So far he's coming out pretty good! Dude is going to be so massive compared to previous characters lol Also just made an account over on vgen hopefully it can lead me to some new opportunities! Feel free to give me a follow if your also over there! 😀 vgen.co/ShadowElite217

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

"I will accept the burden, with all that I am" WFC Optimus Prime! Took a small break to work on a model I've been wanting for a while. Nice to finally have the version of OP that I've wanted to make art/renders of 😁Robot Knights will return, I need more Kyrie art lol #Blender #3d #b3d #OptimusPrime

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

"Breaking Point, Yet I must Rise" Haven't done a Halo post in a while. Put a little something together to celebrate reaching Hero Rank in Halo Infinite. #Halo #Infinte #Blender #Animation #3d #Spartan

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Meet Tarnesh (Tarn) Darkanan- A Legend who represents Courage & Strength! This doodle was honestly challenging and fun to do! This leveled me up! Learned some new things and just wow so cool! Hope you like it as well 😊 #clipstudiopaint #robot #knight #2d #drawing #oc #character

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✨Hamel Astralis✨ @hamelastralis.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The @showmeyourcore.bsky.social kickstarter is live and I can finally show my piece for it (textless version)! I am so happy with how it turned out Go check out the kickstarter here <3 www.kickstarter.com/projects/110... // #SMYC / #Zine / #robot / #ocsky / #oc / #scifi / #artwork / #art //

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ChrisOfTheDead @chrisofthedead.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

New Low-Poly Knights Side Quest! Those enchanted swords can be a real pain in the tail. Also on YT in better quality: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0o... Inspired by a situation that can happen every so often in Elder Scrolls games. #LowPolyKnights #Fantasy #3DAnimation #Anthro

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

"Will nothing quell my anger?" Been a while since I gave Lord Obsidius Rex some love. Pose was inspired by Darksiders 1 Main Menu back from Xbox 360 days! #Robot #knight #oc #Blender3d #3d #blender #b3d #clipstudiopaint

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Faced Arch Tempered Arkveld Last night. Arkveld was already one of my favorite fights in the game. But this fight is a master piece with just the music alone! Solidified Wilds being my fav. Monster Hunter of all time! #monsterhunterwilds #monsterhunter #wilds #arkveld #arkveld

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PoruKima @porukima.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

First contact//Assault

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

"You're not beating my high score!" 🎮 Little render I put together to celebrate my Birthday Yesterday. Officially level 33! Birthday pizza was so good! 😋 #blender3d #blender #b3d #oc #robot #knight #pizza #dragon #3d

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Anastasia Ciren Voice Test! Used a clip of Vex'ahila from The Legend of Vox Machina and it really does suit her! I'll admit event while I was modeling her, I couldn't help but hear Laura Bailey as her voice! #blender #blender3d #b3d #animation #robot #knight #oc

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Goals for 2026 1. More Characters! 2. Improve on Environment Building (from scratch) 3. Make an Animation more than 1m (Personal goal 5m) 4. Be more confident in myself Its time to level up 🔥no matter the battle I will persevere

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Little Energy Blast test, what started as a 4am playing around thing turned into a "this actually looks pretty neat!"

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PoruKima @porukima.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Orxy, from Destiny🔥

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Anastasia Ciren, The Lady of the Lake! This build was a little different, but even now I'm still a little awe struck with how beautiful she came out 😊Can't wait to make little scenes with her whenever I can model out her home & forge! #blender #3d #robot #knight #oc #b3d

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Caliban Flight Test Animation! Been wanting to make this for a while but didn't have any ideas on how to test it. But working on this for the past week made me feel like I was in High School again. Hope you like it 😊 #blender #b3d #blender3d #robot #Knight #Dragon #3d #animation #oc #character

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Introducing the newest Character in the line up, Anastasia Ciren - Forge Master of the Kingdom of Atlas Nicknamed "Lady of the Lake" With her ability to control water, Ana is able to create some of the best Weapons around! #clipstudiopaint #2d #robot #knight #oc #characterdesign #art #sketch

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

"Let's show them we have a good Poker face Chief" Context: Earlier in the week, I had a dream about exploring the Multiverse of Tali Zorah, one of the ones I met was Tali as Cortana from Halo, so figured I try to doodle her! 🙂 #Clipstudiopaint #MassEffect #2D #Tali #Cortana #fusion

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

"Nerds will be Nerds" Emily's main role is intelligence & Information. Her early career involved decommissioning Forerunner artifacts before joining Fireteam Angel. Often leads the team in S217's absence. #Blender3d #3d #b3d #halo #spartan #Forerunner

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

"Even a pet Dragons need walks - Also these Milkshakes are delicious" Kyrie & Caliban visiting one of the Islands of the Velum region during the Autumn season 🍁Penne is enjoying herself lol #blender3d #b3d #3d #art #robot #knight

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I could ship these two all day! Made a similar render long time ago that was Destiny related and I wanted a new one with my robot knights 😜 #b3d #blender3d #3d #Blender #robot #knight

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Spread thy Wings so that we may reach our dreams, together! Caliban Dragon Knight 2.0 is here This was def one of THE most engineered models I've made as I took a lot of considering on how each of the pieces of Penne would Transform into the Dragon Knight Armor! 😁 #blender3d #b3d #robot #knight #3d

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Doc.Vigne (comms closed – in process ✨) @dr-vigne.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Redesign commission from my Tumb ⚜️ #Transformers #MTMTE #TransformersEarthspark (I've seen him with characters from there) #by_Vigne

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Happy 15th Anniversary to one of my most beloved video games of all time, Halo Reach! The game that would define my gaming career for years and send me on the path to story telling. "Remember Reach" ~ #blender3d #b3d #blender #blenderart #halo #HaloReach #Reach

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Penne 2.0 is Here!! The entire time I was working on this model, felt like working on a car in garage type of feel lol. Feels good to have my fav. little techno dragon back 😊Now I can work on a few Caliban renders I've had planned for a while! #blender3d #b3d #robot #dragon #knight

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

"You've been in the dark by yourself for so long. You don't have to be alone anymore! Please! Let me bring you into the Light!" a lil idea that came true only after testing out volume lighting. Also never made robots cry before. 😢 #blender3d #blender #3d #cgi #Robot #knight

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jay // vgen open @jyang030107.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Chibi maxxing #maccadam #transformers

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I know I haven't posted in a while mainly due to job searching & a mix of other things but I have been cooking 🙂Here is a little teaser for Penne's 2.0 design. She's going to look so awesome when she's done! Then I'll finally be able to work on some art ideas involving her.

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

"Don't worry, I'm a Doctor!" Wayne is a Frontlines Medic Spartan, most of the time he'll drop in via ODST Drop Pod to arrive on the scene as soon as possible. #halo #blender #b3d #blender3d #3d

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Kyrie Lunara Voice Test Animation! Easily can say facial animation test with Blender pose library was a huge success! #blender #blender3d #b3d #3d #Robot #knight #animation

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Starting on another voice test animation, decided that I'm gonna put in the extra effort & animate the face to the voice clip. Another thing I haven't done in years! but also first time using Blenders pose library feature. Honestly this is pretty cool! 😁 #blender3d #b3d #3d #animation

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Little animation practice! Haven't done a walk cycle in years, & did my best to find a good walk cycle reference to use for practice! I hope small steps like this will help me improve over time. #blender3d #b3d #3d #animation #robot #knight

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Jay Baines (Commissions Closed) @shadowelite217.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

"Jackal Snipers are always hard to deal with in this terrain" Cold conditions in the artic forced him to modify his armor for heavy combat. His outpost would soon be invaded by covenant forces forcing them to evacuate & blow up the station. #Halo #HaloInfinite #Blender3d #b3d #3d #spartan

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