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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I made a Watermelon Dino with rainbow reflective eyes, pattern by #CrochetGrove Patterns are helping me to keep creating through autistic burnout. I'm exceedingly grateful to the wonderful pattern makers out there, you are keeping my mildly dented sanity intact 🧶❤️‍🩹

A handmade plush dinosaur, colored red and green with large eyes, sits on a wooden table.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 11/07/2026

@doctorswithoutborders.org is the embodiment of compassion knows no borders. When we say we're here together, we mean it. Here to stand for what is right and together as a collective to help those in need. Don't underestimate the impact of your support making this world a better place ❤️ #SGDQ2026

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Todays the day! #Zelda goes live on #SGDQ2026 I'm so happy to give her to someone who gave to a good cause! Fight the fight, support #DoctorsWithoutBorders #MSF help those who need it most. #TwilightPrincess #TheLegendofZelda #GDQ #SpeedRunning #orb #GottaGoFast

A handmade felt doll dressed as a fantasy princess stands on a grassy display base. The doll wears a purple and white dress adorned with gold armor, a jeweled tiara, and a detailed decorative sash.

A handmade doll with reddish-brown braided hair stands on a mossy base, supported from behind by a visible stand. The doll wears a purple and white dress, gold shoulder armor, and a jeweled hairpiece.

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Owen Dennis: Infinity Train/Among Us Show creator @owendennis.com · 21/06/2026

Remember artists: If someone approaches you for your art, then tells you to lower your price or else they’ll just get AI to do it, they’re lying! They already tried AI. It failed. That’s why they’re coming to you. People always want free (ai) until it sucks, then they try the premium option (you)

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

It’s pretty imperfect, but now I know the construction and I can improve the next attempt 🧶 #crochet #grannysquare

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Time for another scrapghan!... once um Snarf lets me continue working on it. 🧶

A black cat rests on a brown couch over a zigzag crochet blanket in green, yellow, pink, and black; crochet piece and shirt behind.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I get asked sometimes how I make what I make and why I don’t have any patterns… here’s the ugly truth. It’s known as falling with style lol everything I make is a one off because I have no idea what it will be when I start. I do try to give tips and ideas when I accidentally find them though! 🧶

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I was #Crocheting a bag for an upcoming concert, then the memo came out and it was too large to take with me. So I made a different smaller one based on some online inspiration. 🧶

A black crocheted cube creature with pointed ears and large red-and-white eye sits on wood before a textured fabric backdrop.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I made a #Moogle, 🧶 but forgot to get his floating head puff in any of the pictures 🤦‍♀️ It'll be okay, they're still cute. With 3D printed wings (because I could not make crocheting them happen-I tried-several times)

A handmade white plush toy with closed eyes, pink cheeks, and a peach nose sits on a cluttered surface; blurred TV behind.

A crocheted white plush bunny with purple bat wings, seen from behind, sits on a cluttered surface near a fan.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Now that holiday gifts are (finally) given ( I was so late T_T), I can share my makes 🧶 a feathery #Chocobo went to their forever home with a saddle ready for adventure. Those feathers made me cuss a lot while making them.

A crocheted yellow bird with fluffy feathers, orange beak, red clawed feet, and a dark eye patch stands on a wooden table by knit fabric.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today I'm missing green. So I'll share with you the green man I made ages ago. So we can all remember what leaves look like. I'm using #Art to wade through this winter depression.

Pencil drawing of a fantasy creature’s face, partly hidden by large leaves and petals, expressive eyes, detailed natural-mythical blend.

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Astrid (yeehaw) 🤠🌈 ✨ @ansitru.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Fuck AI. 🫳 🎤

A pixel art illustration of beads and sequins. The text in the middle reads "genAI is for losers".

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I haven’t posted much because I don’t have any words for what is going on. I’m just heavy with all of it. Taking a breath feels like lifting weights. So I’ll settle for a good thing. One of my prizes was spot lighted on #AGDQ2026 held by spike vegeta. One of the biggest wins of my life. Not joking

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I've been rather quiet the last while. It was because of the holidays but it was also because I was making prize submissions for #AGDQ2026 and they were accepted! I've been watching #GDQ for years trying to get up the courage to do the thing. My first #Kirby prize goes live today!🧶

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

#Holidays are hard, especially if you carry #Grief with you. My own hit me with a wave while setting up the decorations. I was crippled and couldn't breathe for a while. To those who have grief they're carrying, that swells up over your cups rim during the holidays. You're not alone. It's okay.

A woman in a red dress with long dark hair sits on grass at night, holding a skeletal hand from a grave by a tombstone, full moon above.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I cant share anything new with the #Holidays approaching. No spoilers. But I'll share some not so new stuff =^_^= I made #Handmade cards last year. Making them all unique was quite an undertaking but well worth the effort!

A snow creature with a lizard-shaped body, dark spots, stick arms, small horns, black eyes, curled tail. Blue border with snowflakes left.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I used to making #ColoringPages a lot. Here, have one! It would be fun to see how you color it, don't forget to share! #Coloring #LineArt #ColoringBook #Underwater #Drawing #BlackAndWhite

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

With #Holidays on the horizon I'm reminded of the time I made Yip Yip stockings for us all.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Toying with the idea of Queen Mab (in a visual sense anyway) It's older #Art but as I was sorting things I remembered how much I enjoyed making it. #Faeries #Faerie #Fantasy #FantasyArt #CharcoalDrawing #GraphiteArt #BlackAndWhite #Sketching #Sketches #Forest

Grayscale art of a calm woman with intricate braids, a crown of bones and spiders, web-like shawl; misty trees in the background.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

and..this...The first one is #SackBoy from #LittleBigPlanet my kiddo wanted one and they were no longer being made so in the words of GIR "I made it myself!" and the second is an #OogieBoogie costume I made for a toddler complete with spider tassel. #Crochet #NightmareBeforeChristmas

A brown knitted doll with big black button eyes and a red tongue sits on a bright blue blanket featuring colorful animal faces.

A plush toy with a dark purple face wears a tan crocheted hooded robe, featuring black eye holes and a zipper, evoking mystery.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Let's get the ball rolling I guess? I was heavy into #AdventureTime and #Cuphead for a time a couple of years ago now I think and drew a #SailorMoon rendition for fun.

A cartoon girl in a sailor outfit with long, curled pigtails strikes a dynamic pose, one arm raised and smiling confidently. Black and white.

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The Artful Darkling @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

so an #introduction huh?...😬...I'm an #Artist. I do #Illustration, I #Crochet, #Felt, #Sculpt and pretty much any sort of art form I can get my hands on. I'm big into #Fantasy and #VideoGames right now it's #GuildWars2 but that can change and does often. I'm most at home when I'm creating something.

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