It would be great to live in a timeline where the creatives themselves are as valued as their creations. We shouldn't be made to feel guilty over wanting to create a livelihood around our interests, or wanting to improve our craft, or keeping it as a hobby, or simply wanting to be seen/acknowledged

I really dig how his illithid form turned out. Kinda sad that each time I make a new illithid #oc they end up looking more resplendent and/or badass than the last. 😅 #art #characterdesign #originalcharacter #ocart #conceptart #illustration #referencesheet #characterreferencesheet

In another universe, I meet my father when he’s a child. I understand his mind & help him make sense of it. It would enable him to finish school, make better choices & not hurt anyone. I wouldn’t exist, but he & everyone would have better, safer relationships. Alas, I’m here instead…for reasons.

The full process behind Erssu. Like most of my characters, there is *A LOT* of thought put into their visual development. #art #characterdesign #originalcharacter #ocart #conceptart #illustration #referencesheet #characterreferencesheet

Thrilled to finally share Joss' bestie and partner back when they were younger, Erssu Imran. His description and story are in the ALT text. I made him as part of a one-week character challenge, which was a lot of fun. #art #characterdesign #originalcharacter #ocart #conceptart #illustration

Thrilled to finally share Joss' bestie and partner back when they were younger, Erssu Imran. His description and story are in the ALT text. I made him as part of a one-week character challenge, which was a lot of fun. #art #characterdesign #originalcharacter #ocart #conceptart #illustration

There’s countless art programs they can take online now for a scant fraction of the average tuition. I’ve actually attended and have a BFA from an art school; it really isn’t worth it compared to Uni. Programs I was trained in then don’t exist now, for one. I learned more on the job, too.

Elder Brain Dragon #sketch-a-day #art #dragon #ElderBrain #ElderBrainDragon #CreatureDesign #DnD #Dungeons&Dragons #illithid #MindFlayer #fantasy #graphite

Grisira and Deleyora ✨ commission for @jaekoyanagi.com.

Putting finishing touches on Erssu before showing him off this weekend, and the immense amount of planning that went into him. I'm getting to the point where I'm working on big things I can't openly show. And also starting the process of pulling all my characters into a completely original setting,.

Ever get a character idea so out there but compelling that you just sit there with a thousand yard stare while you witness your brain weaving the new idea into your story plot like a movie only you can see?

Not sure I ever posted this #illithid #mindflayer from #dnd here He's inspired by the blue ring octopus, and just as toxic #dndart #digitalart #fanart

Stayed up too late working on this and I’m not happy with it but I’m urging it Dow or I’ll go insane Anyway I love my dumb fuckin said so much Xavir u gotta stop being a pyromaniac with fire based pose I think it’s doing insane shit to your brain ❤️🧡💛 #d&d #illithid #mindflayer #myart

Just finished the borders for my first three Tarot character cards! Here's another look at Starling as the Fool card, now with a border. :)

Drop something Metal 🤖

If you see this, post your black and white art! #black&whiteart #lineart #comicart #art #artsky #illustration

get weirder 🫵

Finally have Joss' visual development. There's a lot of narrative with his colorways, his silhouette and the transitions in his garb between forms. #art #oc #ocart #characterdesign #illithid #mindflayer #aasimar #referencesheet

Post conference rest and recovery after 4 13 hour days 🥲 Got tons of follow up and catchup to do, like rendering out Joss’ first boo here. He was worked on during breaks. Showing his neutral expression; he actually has a rage look which I’m saving for the final. #wip #workinprogress #oc #ocart

Process shot from a drawing I exhibited last year ✍️ #art #drawing #charcoal #darkart #cthulhu

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally? Thoughtful 🤔💭

Sharing this for scale 🤯 youtu.be/IyA3VLwRW_c?...

Something deeply personal with heavy symbolism: a reimagining of the Rider-Waite tarot design of The Moon with Chinese New Year, the solar eclipse/♒new moon and folkloric Filipino elements as a nod to my ancestry. It's celebrated there too. #ChineserNewYear #YearoftheHorse #FireHorse #tarotart #art

Something deeply personal with heavy symbolism: a reimagining of the Rider-Waite tarot design of The Moon with Chinese New Year, the solar eclipse/♒new moon and folkloric Filipino elements as a nod to my ancestry. It's celebrated there too. #ChineserNewYear #YearoftheHorse #FireHorse #tarotart #art

A belated mindflayer valentine’s day drawing, 2024

Brook and Kruessakt aka squid time

#TavQOTD This could easily pass for some film still of Joss' story when he was back in Antila with his friend Erssu. This would actually be far in the past, but the Antilans were fairly advanced even then. Illithids didn't exist yet, and it may have stayed that way if they didn't exile these two.

5 things I like and 5 mutuals to do the same: 1. Art 🎨 2. FOOOOOOD 🍜 3. Music 🎧 4. Esoteric subjects 🔮 5. Books 📚 Tagging… YOU 🫵

Fancy Cuddil and frens wishing everyone a happy #ValentinesDay, Galentines, Palentines and/or cozy candy choccy day💗 #art #oc #illithid #mindflayer #cute

#TavQOTD If Joss had to give a surname, it would be Imran. It was from his late friend & partner from Antila, Erssu, who was also his right hand when he was Lugribossk. Despite becoming an alhoon to extend his life with him, he eventually passed away. His media lives on with Cuddil's brother Gril.

This looks so fun - the art looks amazing too 💗 Check this out! Someday I’d love to make stories like this - or collab, or draw them up. 👉🏼👈🏼

Another use case from @trueref.bsky.social , this time with my OC Joss, and in context with his fic cover. #artsky #illithid #mindflayer #coverart #oc #ocart #ocsky

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Artists, quote with something silly! A sampler of sillies 🥴

In between work I challenged myself with some studies that included different body types, dynamic posing and drawing in anatomy obscured by fabric. For this type of study @trueref.bsky.social is perfect. All reference images are from there. #artstudy #drawing #anatomy #gesturedrawing #trueref

Post a banger not in English youtu.be/skXlKxjlUoo?...

#TavQOTD #SFW #MyBG3Valentine's2026 Day 1!! Joss (as Lugribossk) first saw the Emperor & their allies at the docks, shortly after the netherbrain was defeated & stalked Emp after everyone left. When Lug learned enough about him, he eventually revealed himself in a dream guardian-like fashion.

WIP time! Erssu was Joss' friend/partner back in Antila who became one of the first illithids with him. Unlike Lug, he was mortal, & passes away long before the game events. I'm still working out his story and look, so he just gets a shirt for now 🥴 #wip #workinprogress #sketch #oc #illithid

I'm thrilled to share my first sample book cover designs for my fanfic, The Book of Jossiel (my OC's memoir). This illustration highlights the key moments and people in his life. Now I just have to actually *write* the story 😅 #bookcoverart #ilithid #mindflayer #oc #ocsky #bookillustration

Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work. 🤡”I MADE THE LOGO BIGGER” 🤡

#tavmaster #tavqotd "Disrespectful Dance" Some parental habits unwittingly rub off. For Cuddil, it's Joss' petty streak & enjoyment of musicals. He combines both to go troll the meen lady Mar'hyah, with backup from Zola, Gustav & Scratch. Scratch makes sure they don't mistake Cuddil for a chew toy.

I'm thrilled to share my first sample book cover designs for my fanfic, The Book of Jossiel (my OC's memoir). This illustration highlights the key moments and people in his life. Now I just have to actually *write* the story 😅 #bookcoverart #ilithid #mindflayer #oc #ocsky #bookillustration

#tavqotd I couldn't stop thinking about this so let's go: It's 1942, shortly after the events of Pearl Harbor. Cpt Joss Tyr is one of several naval aviators under the command of Admiral Balduran. They're part of the western fleet that fights their way to the Pacific islands aboard the USS Wanderer.

#tavqotd The young version of Joss could be played by this guy: Filipino-American Actor Tom Rodriguez. A few hours in the makeup chair could give him a more aged look for when he disguises himself. If everything's CGI, then Brett Dalton (voiced Hive in Agents of Shield) could be his voice claim.

#tavmaster #tavqotd Task 5! Cuddil keeping it wholesome or something.

Decided to make a Lady Justice to go with my Lady Liberty. Really enjoy making these flowy rainbow gowns. 🌈 ✨️

#tavmaster #tavqotd Naturally, Cuddil gets very whiny when Dada (Emperor) remarks how he knew the answer, having actually done it in past travels, but refuses to just tell him. Rather, he points out that it would be a good to learn how to research things he was curious about. Cuddil draws this(🧵1)

#tavmaster #tavqotd Barcus lent a new invention for Emp to try: a label maker. Joss uses it to label various things in the hideout-and it helps the littles with reading! Though Cuddil gets the bright idea to sneak Hug Me labels on various people, except Mizora. They get Just Say No cuz they're meen.

A drawing for the AMAZING (Spider)Liam. I am immensely glad and grateful he and his father are home safe. Check out comics4liam.com for more info. Thanks to @comixaction.com for putting this initiative together! #Comics4Liam #comicart #artsky #posterart #cute #spiderman #procreate

#TavQOTD #ocQOTD For Lugribossk/Jossiel Magneto: Deeply flawed protector, violent revolutionary Hannibal: Patient, intelligent, "harvests the wicked" Hive: voice claim, operates similarly to illithids David Rose: humorously honest, not nice but kind Honorable mention: Elphaba from Wicked 💚