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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm a fucking mess right now. Happy Birthday indeed.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

New art 👀 I've been listening to a lot of Battlesnake recently so I wanted to make something inspired by them.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Starting a mid-year resolution to remember to post here more often, I've really been improving and refining my art style! I'll start with my latest piece, inspired by the latest heatwave which made life a misery for the last week haha #digitalart #coolstuff #graphicdesign #posterdesign #heatwave

An piece of digital art depicting a man sat casually on the floor of a forest. Theee is a forest fire a short distance away and he is reclined watching the blaze approach. At the bottom of the piece, there is a statement, "Waiting for the End".

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I'm sorry I don't post here as often as I'd like. Here's a little art dump of what I've been working on! Perhaps at some point I'll actually get an Etsy up and running for these tokens as well.

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PleasantKenobi @pleasantkenobi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Teaming up with my incredible sponsor @gamegenic.com to do a HUGE Lorwyn Eclipsed Giveaway! To be in for a chance to win, you must be following Gamegenic and myself - and retweet this post! A winner will be announced this time next week! Check out Instagram for a second entry chance. #sponsored

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I can remember some inconsequential info from an article I read months ago, but will walk into a room and forget why I did so maybe 5 times a day... I love my brain.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I would never ask for a single thing again, other than a full draft set. PLEASE

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Sarah Ford 🐍🎨🖥️ SleepyTime Holiday @angeloslh.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Helplessness Blues! This album has stuck with me since the first listen, I think I've listened to it back to front more than any other album I've ever owned.

A picture of the album cover artwork for the Fleet Foxes album "Helplessness Blues"

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[tnc] Chris ➡️ IDK Mannnn… @godzillabig.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I love this stupid, dumb format (cEDH) and the amazing people that make it fun. Local just sent this to me in our LGSs server as a gran-gran alter

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 12. I think Whiskey is a spirit? Prompt was Spirit (I'm sure you guessed that, to be fair.) Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com (Sorry for spamming your notifications 😭)

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 11 Who doesn't love a good birb? Prompt is Birb, I mean, Bird. Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 10 We're in the home stretch now. Despite the fact that I've been knocking these out so quickly, I think it's actually been really good practise. Prompt is Nighttime Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 9 Fire is cool. (No, *you're* tired) Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 8 I wish I had started a bit sooner so I could give these a bit more love but I've got to finish all 12 tonight! Prompt is Lights, Made in Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 7 Prompt is Tree. I really love how this turned out, it's like an album cover! Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Dithermas Day 6 Prompt is Antlers. I just kinda went where the dither took me and I think it turned out sweet. Made with Dither Boy and Affinity. @studioaaa.com

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silas denver 🍎 @sweatermuppet.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

may every trans child grow into a trans adult

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Day 5 of Dithermas! I had to do at least 1 token design and the Angel prompt was perfect. Made with Dither Boy and Affinity. @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Day 4 of Dithermas! Prompt was Frozen (if that wasn't obvious haha) Made with Dither Boy and Affinity @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Another day, another Dither! Dithermas Day 3 (I'm probably going to do a bunch of these today tbf) Prompt is Candles! @studioaaa.com

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Dark Pact, the Desert F̴̫̘͂̃̀̽r̵̭͓̜̺̀̕ô̴͔͝ş̸̨͙̫̀̄͝ṭ̸̨̰̍̈?̵̺̼̙̼̋̎̐̌ ̷̹́̇F̶̧̜͖̏̓a̵̖͊n̶͕͓̠͖̆ģ̶͔̄̃̌̒?̴̣̗̜̭̑̊͘ @darkpactcosplay.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

If you willingly use AI slop, especially in art or written applications, on your project you lost my respect/support. It's just fucking lazy. It's algorithmic plagiarism. It takes a job away. Just admit you have no ideas, you're fucking broke and stop waisting our time.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

please please please please please please

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Day 2 of Dithermas! Slightly early but I have a mega day tomorrow so I figure I'll upload this one too. Prompt is Snowfall Made with Dither Boy and Affinity. @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Day 1 of Dithermas! Prompt for today is Starlight! Made with Dither Boy and Affinity. @studioaaa.com

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Just got done judging my first @riftbound.riotgames.com Skirmish! It was a long day, but on the whole I had a great time.

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RoninYorch @roninyorch.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Anti-A.I. stamps! For illustrations, comics, photos and all your creative works, printed and digital! You can download the transparent file for free here: ko-fi.com/i/IT6T718NAKF (but consider donating please 😘)

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

You've met me at a very Ghostly time in my life.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Final Fantasy EoE Avatar Tarkir Aetherdrift Spider-Man

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PleasantKenobi @pleasantkenobi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I know I have already done a depressing channel update only a month or so. But shit got a lot worse. So here is a little update, including a call to action RE Patreon because when you take time off as a self employed content creator, it hurts.

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Another Rather Depressing Channel Update

YouTube video by PleasantKenobi

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I've had a super hectic past week or so, I will get to the last few #tokentober designs soon, but some good news is I got my first print samples back with my first 3 token designs! The card back is darker than I'd like but over all, I am really happy with them!

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Struggled with this one weirdly enough but I think it turned out OK! #Tokentober number 29 - Human Token.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I wasn't quite happy with my Blood token so I gave it a little more work today and it's getting closer to what I want, I think.

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SynthStrike (Lucas) @synthstrike.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Struggled with this one weirdly enough but I think it turned out OK! #Tokentober number 29 - Human Token.

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El_Paz @el-paz.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

#Tokentober continues with a 1/1 insect. It’s Zorak from Space Ghost Coast to Coast! I don’t know if I ever saw a full episode, I have to admit.

Zorak from Space Ghost Coast to Coast as a hand drawn 1/1 insect token

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El_Paz @el-paz.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

#Tokentober day 28: blood token This was really fun to etch. I have learned that changing the angle of the etcher changes the character of the metal it reveals, so I was intentional with this one. Metal with black enamel etched away. On the back: a 4/1 Skeleton token I posted the other day.

A 4/1 skeleton token with menace, etched in metal

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Finn Capashen, Weatherlight Alterist @finncapashen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Tokentober Day 28 - Blood

Blood Artifact Token from Magic the Gathering
Mega Sableye holding a vial of blood instead of its signature giant red gemstone

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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Greetings to all my new followers. I have a message for you

Kunio saying Trans Rights are Human Rights

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Bengineering @bengineeringtv.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I like the card choice but i think the text boxes are getting harder and harder to read on these art treatments

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VorthosMike @vorthosmike.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

From @jespermyrfors.bsky.social, The Dark set art director over on Facebook: “The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…” Some cards for context and the set list: scryfall.com/sets/drk

FOR THE RECORD:
There have been rumors. Now I will clear it up and be as unambiguous as possible.

The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians.

Having gone through the idiotic satanic panic of the 80s and then listening to their moronic and unfounded pearl clutching arguments that MTG promoted "devil worship", I had had enough and decided to hold a mirror up to them.

That is why White is represented as dangerous, dogmatic and unempathetic in the set. White in The Dark glorifies ignorance, mob mentality and violence against those who are different. The truth is that people who view themselves as virtuous and righteous can be as deadly and dangerous as any blood sacrificing devil cult when they forget the message of love that is supposed to be the foundation of their belief system. We can see that replaying today with MAGA.

I also wanted to paint spooky stuff.
Two birds, one stone.

Now you know.
If you go back and look at the white cards in The Dark it will become crystal clear what the meaning of the set is.
The Dark was a reference to the dark ages, when the church had full control of the population, when wise women and folk healers were burned as witches, education was only for the very elite and anyone who spoke up or strayed from the herd was killed in horrific ways.
Even today people are trying to bring those dark days back. I was shining a light on them with this set. That is one of the important roles art plays in society and I view games as an artform.

Happy Halloween!

The magic the gathering card inquisition

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Alberto S. Ballesteros @asbillustration.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

#tokentober day 28: Blood We're reaching the end of the month, which is crazy. I had a hard time thinking about what to do for this token, but I quite like the idea of the blood "painting" the white rose.

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