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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I drew this using the free ANTI-AI brushes and ended up with a nice render. Even if you weren't using the brushes to achieve its hidden message effect, it still works as a very nice textured brush pack. #art #freebrushes

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Curious to know if you enjoy art videos without music or with music? I make long videos and sometimes think the silent portions are awkward. #art

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

These don't act like Glaze or Nightshade but in its idea, it still is anti AI. If you don't agree with me, at least you get to enjoy the cool textures they can make. Just look at that blue fireball!

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I just published my ANTI-AI brushes on my VGen and they're free! You can download them there or on my Gumroad store, which is also free. The brushes are textured with words that AI companies would consider to be profanity. Which they will not reproduce. #digitalart #freebrushes #procreate

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Some days I just can't draw 🥲 but then I use a brush I don't normally use, and I can draw. I hate it. Like nothing makes sense to me, until I change brushes. Ever happen to any of you?? #art #illustration

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Imagine a world at war for so long that apes will join your ranks in the not-so-distant future lol. #art #illustration

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I designed a god for my world, Persevera. Gave her two phases, in case you need to fight her! #art #illustration #conceptart

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I've been getting spammed with so many of these dirt cheap offers on LinkedIn recently. Pretty sure the $500 isn't even real lol.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I can't decide if I should stick with anime or my current art style! I do love the way anime characters look, but haven't found any anime that really fits the dark fantasy genre. Every time I look at anime, it always give me the feeling of brightness and joy, even if it's dark.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Been thinking about the iPhone duo's potential for drawing, but why hasn't Apple released a 24 inch iPad pro yet? That would be amazing for drawing, although it would probably kill Wacom 😅. #ipad #digitalart

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you for the genre mentions! I've never heard of Gregorian Chants before

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ooh!! A recommendation from an actual viking! Thank you XD

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I just made a new tutorial explaining how to draw characters. In it I use some unconventional methods that allow me to save a lot of time and keep things simple. #art #illustration youtu.be/BkI5K_Bi7OU

How To Draw Fantasy Characters Tutorial

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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I've been looking for songs that sound like middle aged men humming and harmonizing in a monastery. Like that "Misty Mountains Cold" song from The Hobbit. It's for my fantasy art content. Anyone have recommendations? #music #art #drawing #digitalart

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What do you guys think of Foxglove the anti-AI app that's supposed to poison artwork just like Nightshade? I just started using it, and even using their maxed out setting I'm not seeing any artifacts. Is it legit? They have the app on iOS & iPadOS, and the website version here: foxgloveapp.com

foxgloveapp.com

Foxglove - Beautiful to humans. Poison for machines.

Poison your art for AI before you post. Strip metadata, embed hidden messages, disrupt AI training. Everything runs on your device.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There's this new app called Foxglove available on iOS that is supposed to act as Nightshade but for mobile. Idk if it's available on android, and I'm not sure how it works but it's worth checking out. First image is foxgloved, second one is the original. Can you see the difference? #art

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I just posted a new video. Been seeing a lot Elves being redesigned, so I thought I would make mine normal hahaha. #art #worldbuilding #digitalart youtu.be/XeRjEGWy7MY

Let's Not Redesign Elves - Persevera, Worldbuilding

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Working on a tutorial on how to colour skin. I put this screenshot through foxglove. It’s supposed to be a form of nightshade. Oh and the brush I used for this entire thing is this one, the rough round brush. #art #illustration #tutorial

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I made a scale comparison of my OCs. I’m working on my very first Elven people called the Red Giants, and I plan on making more variants of the Elves. #ocsky #art #illustration

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Just in case you get any of these emails from ArtStation. These are scammers. Don't bother with them. They usually come in my inbox when I upload new artwork. It's a trash platform security-wise, but at least the portfolio section looks good. #art #artistsonbluesky

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I’ve been uploading my art screenshots instead of full res exports. We all know the quality of screenshots. Hopefully this helps ruin whatever data of my art that’s being scraped.

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I don’t know about Photoshop’s basic round brush but I’ve been using my own for Procreate and it’s good enough. What do you think this is? 😜 #art #digitalart

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Is Photoshop's basic round brush really that good? I heard no other drawing app can achieve that exact same feel.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

So maybe a good way to look for artists now is to browse art online and messaging them after confirming they are indeed real. Also for artists looking for clients, maybe the best way now is to just....post more art?? What do you think?

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

He was so overwhelmed that he thought of a different approach and looked for artists posting their own artworks instead. It's how he found me. I have noticed this great lack of engagement when I reply to people looking for artists, and new clients mention the great difficulty in finding artists.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My latest art client was a game developer. He was looking for some vibe art, just to get a feel of what his game might be based on the art I made for him. He made a post looking for artists and got over 75 (unprompted) messages and they were all AI scammers. #art #digitalart #artcommissions

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I'm designing a well that can tap water straight from the roots of the world tree, deep underground. Got any name recommendations for it? So far I only have Well of Life and Root Well. Maybe Root Spring too...what do you think?

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I designed a new type of World Tree. It's nothing too alien or spectacular, but it is new! Watch me talk about it here: youtu.be/niVUgXORokI

I’m Making a New World Tree

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I'm making a new World Tree. It spreads its roots throughout the entirety of my world - Persevera. And there are these wells scattered all over which goes down deep and penetrates the roots of the World Tree, providing water...and I don't know what to call it! any ideas? #illustration #conceptart

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm creating my own Elves. Nothing too fancy. But they will be red haired...like orangutans! and near uncoloured eyes, for a secret reason.. #drawing #illustration #ocsky

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I just designed a new god for my fantasy world 🥹 I would appreciate it very much to hear your thoughts on it. youtu.be/ev5xPUUtfG0 #art #illustration

Being Resurrected Until You Lose Your Mind

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I never made a specific post just for this but here it is! This was a commission 😀 if you're interested, you can also commission me. DM if you're interested. #commissionsopen #art #illustration

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Yes! It's why I like Cara. I am in a mastodon instance that is against AI as well, but I think technically Cara should have more security, even though it's been breached.

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This entire Cara scraping thing is insane. All the other platforms are either neutral (couldn't care less) or pro-AI. Cara is anti-AI but keeps being attacked by the AI people. I'm going to keep posting there anyway, because it's still the best out there, at least in regards to their stance on AI.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Rustic Elves eh. Sounds like a unique idea!

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Does this look Elven to you? I’m making my own version of Elves for my fantasy world Persevera, and I’m starting with their environments. #art #illustration

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I'm making my own Elves for my fantasy world Persevera. I've always wanted to add a druidic type of people so close to nature it's as if mother nature herself is giving them her blessings. I discuss more about it in my new video: #art #illustration #worldbuilding #conceptart youtu.be/73xs75QFMgQ

I’m Creating A New Type of Elf

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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WIP. It's going good so far and I predict another 3-4 hours maximum on this. I need to focus so I won't overwork this thing. #digitalart #fantasyart #art

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

yeah the actual elves thing in the water is easy and tempting, but I have a strong gut feeling about keeping the elves out for this drawing haha. I'm actually starting to colour it now.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I noticed a shift in the pattern of demands my clients asked for in 2025. It was much different than in 2024. Now we're in 2026 and even though it's only August I am now sure that there is a widely negative sentiment for AI. I talk about it more in this video I just posted. youtu.be/m8Y_sh-uqJ0

Should artists now draw differently?

Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Working on this brand new environment sketch. I think I managed to get the "living in total harmony with nature" theme of elves in this. Do you think I can still add more stuff to this, especially in the water? #art #illustration

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I just subscribed to three blocklists! I've been seeing people mention these lists over on reddit and I've finally found it. I found them here: blueskydirectory.com/lists Hopefully I won't see AI anymore.

blueskydirectory.com

List - Bluesky Directory

Public, shareable lists which can drive feeds.

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I've been seeing talk about these lists I can join on bluesky to block bots. Where can I see this? I checked settings > moderation and saw that I have "inauthentic people & bots" set to "hide" but I'm not seeing it anywhere else..🙃

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Velga The Observer @velgatheobserver.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thank you! I have never been exposed to Calvin & Hobbes before but I should definitely read it