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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I was jazzed to be given the opportunity to illustrate the cover of Natalie Vázquez's first book. This job was a delight to work on and let me really challenge Procreates layer limit. I'd include the synopsis but I've reached the word count. 🌈 SO READ IT HERE! 👇 store.bookbaby.com/book/the-mor...

Book cover for The Mortician's Daughter: Undertaking the 6th grade. Cameo of a lady with a skull face and flowers in her hair framed by a black frame made of sculpted flowers. On the bottom of the frame is a sculpted ribbon with the words "Memento Mori" carved in it. All against a purple background.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I think getting a birdbuddy is the best thing I’ve ever done for my mental health.

A picture of a Common grackle in a bird feeder.

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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A foreign-owned company is trying to mine toxic sulfide-ore copper in the headwaters of Voyageurs National Park and Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness. Tell your representative: defend and protect these irreplaceable wild lands and waters. bit.ly/4qvL7p5

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I'ma be real with you guys... I've been in a endless state of burnout for most of 2024 & all of 25. My main source of dopamine has been video games and comics. Trying to break the curse with all the uncertainty over ai and the economy feels impossible. I put pencil to paper and my hand doesn't move.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

A couple of Wrennec cuties for #GryphonAppreciationDay! Originally made as an anniversary gift for my boyfriend. 😘💕

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Dragged an oldie out of the mothballs for #GryphonAppreciationDay. This is my Indian Hornbill + Squirrel Gryphon, Knuk. And the statue of him sculpted by the extremely talented @verdantsculpts.bsky.social!

A drawing of an Indian Hornbill Squirrel Gryphon named Knuk.

A sculpture of an Indian Hornbill Squirrel Gryphon named Knuk created by Neal @verdantsculpts.bsky.social

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Umi's colors have quite a bit of dolphin influence.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Umi. My Vapor dragon. A kind, strong fisher that lives on a rocky shore. She's also friends with Copernicus. #OC #Dragon #VaporDragon

Umi and Copernicus (in his humaniod form).

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Noc'lore. My Neonphibian dream dragon. I created her when I was a teenager from my usual inspiration - "Inanimate object looks like animal." I dropped a pair of striped stockings on my bedroom floor and they landed in a shape that reminded me of a house gecko.🦎 #OC #CreatureDesign #Charactersheet

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I feel the need to clarify that I'm sharing a lot of my older art from back when I owned Dragondust dot com. I let that domain expire and rebranded. Now my current website is Tiinasaurus.com

tiinasaurus.com

Tiina•saurus

Creature Design + Illustration of Tiina Purin.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Since capitalism won't adequately appease my current obsession I'll do it myself. #Megamind #DIY #Airfreshener #EvilAirfreshener

As a nerd that drives I obviously had to make an (evil) air-freshener OR figure out how to make my car turn invisible.

The former was more cost efficient.

I get meticulous when it comes to accuracy so I paused the movie in a few places, taking screenshots to drag into Photoshop for measurements. As you do... Logically.

Oof that's old (and blurry) but if it's helpful feel free to use it to make your own evil car decor.

I figure if Megamind took the time between building various gadgets, giant robots and an army of brain-bots while plotting new ways to kill Metroman, to make a custom air freshener for his car that no one will see because it's invisible, you can too.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I'm sorry if you happen to see me post a thing and delete it immediately. I'm trying to get the hang the format here and it's frustrating that there's no quick editing window. Even if it's just typos. 🫠

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

This is Kaapamü. The first character I ever made back when I was a wee(aboo) lass. #OC #CreatureDesign

He used to look VERY anime influenced but grew out of it. I once made a single comic page featuring him. But that was it. I feel bad. I'd like to give him a proper story some day and alleviate my guilt...

Also the first this I drew in Procreate.

The gem on his head has a function but I'm keeping it under wraps in case I find the willpower to write a mini comic one day.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Based on actual concept art from The Art of Megamind. Blame Dreamworks. He's "covered up" so I don't think this needs a warning label. Lemme know if I'm wrong. #Megamind #Dreamworks

For the fandom. Because we all know he’s a secret Metro Man fan boy on Laundry days. I REGRET NOTHING! except how the steam turned out but I don't want to spend time fixing it. One of these days... I SWEAR I will draw him in something he actually wore in the movie.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I found out they changed her look for the TV show, likely to avoid getting sued by Marvel. I like her but I wish they'd kept the outfit from the concept art. The umbrella dress is just ugly. #Megamind #DoomSyndicate #LadyDoppler

She only appears like this in one concept design in the art book, but I really liked her costume. Primarily the pants… which of course, I didn’t draw.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#Megamind Fanart where I never draw anyone in anything they wore in the movie.

I wanted to see how Megamind would look in his home planet's garb. So I basically dressed him up like his father.

Roxanne as Megamind's evil queen. I love this pair way too much. I started this sketch in the dealers dungeon of Dragon*Con with no phone reception, thus no reference. I intentionally left out the belt and changed the collar.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#Swinub Community Day was slow so I sat on the couch and broke in a new sketchbook.🥱 #PokemonGO

Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine. What a lovely family.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Made this poster as a gift for Eric Stuart and Rachael Lillis [RIP] when they were at Animate Florida a few years ago. My signed copy will be treasured forever. It was such a dream to actually meet them. #Pokemon #TeamRocket #James #Kojiro #Jesse #Musashi #AnimateFlorida #EricStuart #RachelLillis

Team Rocket Wanted Poster made to get signed at Animate Miami.

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Got a notice that there’s a sale running on my INPRNT shop. If you happen to be in the market for new wall decor (and wanna help an artist out), plz take a peek. 😊 www.inprnt.com/gallery/tiin...

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Tiinasaurus🦕 @tiinasaurus.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Howdy all! I'm Tiina, a creature design artist. Grateful to have a safe outlet to keep in touch with my friends that are understandably bailing... other.. social media platforms. Heh. 😅

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