Meet Tykarian and Watt, DnD ocs I had the pleasure of bringing to life in a rather spicy way! If youre interested in a commission, you can find my information on my website or go to vgen. #artist #digitalart #dnd #oc #commission

You know, the more i think about it, the more i realize the mc and villain of my book, perhaps, aren't two sides of the same coin. Instead, they're the opposite sides of a mirror, a reflection of one another, flipped only because of their circumstances. Or perhaps I'm thinking too much 🤔 #author

There were once two boys. Both were broken, lost, and faced with horrors even your nightmares couldn't create. In light of these horrors, they became their worst self. What's the difference, you may be wondering, between them? Well, one was a sheep, and the other was a wolf. #author #theblackthrone

33 second speedpaint with souns of my oc Gareth Birch from The Black Throne trilogy Swords = enemy = super cool and lovely yet can't them for shit #art #speedpaint #oc #digitalart

The privacy issue with KOSA "resonating with a large swath of people"-- that's you, that was you calling your reps. Don't let anyone tell you it's pointless Let's do it again for the censorship bills in this new package

"I run, Magnus. That is what I'm good at." .... "I returned for you, but still, I ran, and Im scared." "Of what?" "That I can no longer run." — dialogue from the unedited final draft of Let the Darkness Burn, book three in The Black Throne trilogy #author #book #theblackthrone

My early beta readers told me my debut book The Black Throne wasn't dark enough to be a dark fantasy. I didn't argue. But I have to wonder as the trilogy comes to a close, does it hold true? Or has the atmosphere, tropes, and themes succumbed to the dark side? #author #fantasy #book

You know what? YOU KNOW WHAT??? FUCK IT ALL CRINGE SELFSHIPPING TIME!!!! Made a self-insert for @silasjart.bsky.social 's trilogy The Black Throne to ship with Gareth cuz why the fuck not!!! (Also hi Silas if your seeing this i'm sorry in advance). 🧵

#ocs #digitalart Lucas & Joseph

"Do I look like him?" Brothers Lucas and Joseph Knightridge from The Black Throne #ocs #sketch #digitalart

I wonder how long it'll take readers to see which motifs and devices I used to haunt them. Not the story. Not the other characters. Them. The plot and characters have moved on already. The reader is the only one left to have the memory of meaning, so I wonder how long it'll take for you to see it.

For those who want my Patreon to support, it's here! I made 7 posts already. I published it but didn't add the links to all my accounts Which was silly. 💠 patreon.com/therosecleric

Any time the bsky account or any of the bsky team breathes we remind them they need to repeal the nsfw restrictions I want them to get no notifications except those

You'll get butterflies and rainbows after you get through sinew and tears #author #writer

Big softie alert ⚠️ Its him 👇 he's a big softie. It's canon #oc #gareth #digitalart

fuck it the banner can be trans catboy masturbation while we're at it

I changed my profile pic. I think with most situations in the world currently, now is the time to shout back. To stand up straight as companies and the government try to stop you down. Lying down and taking it hasn't helped, and it certainly won't help now. #bskycensorship

Instead of a posting strike, I think we should all change our profile pictures to something that reflects our anger and outrage over the changes to the Bluesky community guidelines. A suggestion:

Much more helpful than a blackout! Maybe get a tag trending on it? #bskycensorship

Okay, yeah, my book is heavy and dark and political. But did you know its lovely and lighthearted and warm and intense and tender. Can one not have gore and have their smut too? Can one not have the perils of a realm on a characters shoulders and the perils of love on their heart?

THIS is the message to give your reps. It is an exact script.

BUST COMMISSIONS ✨ . I will be opening slots for messy flat color busts at $55. I'll be able to start them next week, DM or comment if interested! . Default BG is blank, but can be a solid color or very simple blurred if needed ^^ #Art #Commissions #Sketch

The villain of my book (The Black Throne) may be a murderer, but he draws the line at lying to his lover 😤 And you know what? His lover accepts his honest, murderous, psychotic self (they match each other's freak) and i think that's really sweet 🙂‍↕️ #gay #ocs #theblackthrone

Several people told me that going back to physical goods is the solution to getting art around paypros. It's well-meaning, but again, we can't loophole our way out of this. They're coming for everything. We have to stop running and stand and fight. Call your reps and demand protection. Call paypros.

I love how my mom was so happy her teenager wanted books that she went and got me The Captive Prince trilogy, no hesitation, no questions, no doubt, and now it's my favorite trilogy and one of my biggest inspirations. Thanks mom for blindly trusting your kid 🫶 (we joke about this often lol) #author

Been wanting to make art of actual scenes and shit beyond character references and redesigns so here you go. Katherina and Takahiro lore. I was gonna make this into a mini print but idk is this too depressing for that. Either way I think I cooked even though I barely draw backgrounds lol

I find it really funny how Gareth tried to subtly warn Magnus about Malice and Magnus was was like "but he's hot"... Anyway, you should read The Black Throne if not for the level of gay Magnus and Malice are, for poor Gareth struggling to guide is very gay "son" in the right direction (and failing)

Uhhh, here *throws this at you and skedaddles 🏃 (Characters are mine, art belongs to @mrgoatman.bsky.social ) #ocs

always nervous to know if i've even improved or not adfj

The absolute vile joy I get when I tell you the villain in my trilogy was written like a villain in book one; unreliable. But you won't realize until you're in the thick of book two, and you'll finally get the full extent of his pov in book three because he's not the sole "villain" anymore. #author

It's my birthday! 🍰 May I ask for art shares on this fine day 💜✨ As a bonus, I've been wondering, is there any particular character or theme you'd like to see me draw in the future? If so, let me know! #art | #hades | #baldursgate3 | #dragonage

OMG. I just looked and im 2 books away from having sold 10 whole copies?!?! That's crazy 🥹

My first commission is complete! (WARNING: NSFW artwork) It's a big one but I like how it turned out and I hope my client does too 🫶 #digitalart #artist #commission

That's right, the first book in The Secrets of Eterin series is published! HAPPY RELEASE DAY, T.M. Baylor!!!! I really enjoyed reading this so please go check out this amazing author and her debut dark fantasy book! #darkfantasybook #bookreview #indieauthor #fantasybook

Gonna start streaming on YouTube again, Tuesdays ill play games and Wednesdays ill do some kind of work. My youtube username is mewmewkitten as expected lol

anyway new youtube video!!! youtu.be/Xqz_6bMehro

"Descirbe your book (series) with a single incorrect line." The villain didn't get enough parental love as a child and is making it everyone's problem. #theblackthrone #fantasy #trilogy

"Now thats a lot of damage" I say as if the villain's mother didn't try to kill him as a child and when she failed, she kept trying. And trying. And trying. Until she got what she wanted. #darkfantasy #book #ataleoforigins #villain #author

Art trade with @silasjart.bsky.social !! <33 Fantasy gone western ✨🌵 , , , #arttrade #ocart #cowboys

I highly recommend this to those who love short stories, the touchy feelys, and whimsical. Not only does the author, Emily McCosh, have this wonderful collection, she has four other novels and another one on the way! #bookreview #fantasybook #shortstories

Meet Milena's mom, Marika Kotula. Goddess of magic, healing, potions and the inventor of immortality potions and weaponry that can kill immortals. she's also part of a group of deities that all do various types of magic! By the time of book one shes dead lol.

Oh look! It's the apple trend! Except, wait a minute, these aren't my ocs! They're @mrgoatman.bsky.social and they're a bunch of lesbians 🙂‍↕️ You should also check out his comic on Tapas called Will of The Gods (that's not a suggestion, it's threat. Go check it out 💜🔫) #arttrade #digitalart

It’s my birthday! 🎉 May I be so bold as to ask to share my art? Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖

Publishers getting banned from Texas cons have me thinking about the future of Powerhouse, the studio responsible for Castlevania, and also my career for the past 5 years. This is very close to my heart. The bill is poisonous.

Guess what's being sent out tomorrow? (I'll give you a hint: beta copies) #author #betareader

I dont "market" my books, I post "memes" with little to no context as if hundreds of people have already read my books and will find them mildly hilarious 🙂‍↕️ #author

PayPal user in the UK lost their account after buying adult ebooks “about monsters and milking,” “some dubcon stuff” “My account got banned a couple of days ago for making purchases which violate the ToS. Upon querying w/ staff over the phone I've been told that it was ebooks that I've been buying”

I refuse to accept that our future will be to live in puritan hell states. Keep calling!

Two new chapters!

I made a quick and dirty anti-censorship cheat sheet to help onboard people and direct their energy in a productive direction. This isnt as comprehensive as various websites being shared around, but it should be easy to share and save. Save the png and repost as widely as you can