I’ve been a professor for 2+ decades and I’ve learned a few things in my time. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol’ “but”. Here are just a few. 🍑 Got any buts of your own? Lemme hear ‘em! #illustration #art #artadvice #kidlitart #ilkustrationadvice #aspiringillustrator #aspiringartist #artists

Happy Halloween! Here are some spooky/autumnal paintings done over the years! Which…er Witch season is your favorite to paint? 👻 #backgroundpainting

TAG members! Have you voted for the E-Board yet? Mail your ballot by Mon., Nov. 3 to make sure it arrives in time. Missed the deadline? You can still drop off ballots in person by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 in order to be counted. In-person drop-off info animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/

Hi #portfolioday I'm Levon Jihanian, and art director and background painter for tv and feature animation. I'm looking for work starting in December!

Hi, #PortfolioDay I'm Bonnie and I'm a BG artist working in animation. Clients include Nickelodeon, WB, Cartoon Network, Netflix and more! I’ll be available for full-time or freelance work in the spring of 2026. I’m interested in BG design/paint/vis dev work! 🌺 Web: artbonnie.com Insta@artbonnie

It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, October 14th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate. 👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈 Visit portfolioday.art for more!

I love being an artist. Ok happy Friday, folks

Painting based on some photos I take when I go for walks on the morning.

I have been noodling at this for a few weeks. I saw this image from the Korean TV drama, Mr. Sunshine on ShotDeck and thought it would be fun to do a study. I have never seen this show but the screen shots on ShotDeck look nice.

The level of emotion and rage I feel that from every angle the Animation Industry is getting destroyed and broken down for parts is off the charts. Please read this and help us!!!

Here's with a bit of animation :) Animation by @meaghansketch.bsky.social

This spring I got the privilege to help a long time buddy @christi.bertelsen with her film “Two Socks." Both painted with gouache n edited in PSD. Lots of little Easter eggs in the designs - shout outs to previous films of hers and also little portraits of her cat, Michael ❤️

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm a BG designer, currently on My Adventures with Superman! I like drawing buildings and anime stuff. I’m looking for full-time BG design/paint/vis dev work starting in May! carolinechiou.com instagram.com/bleachedsnow chioucaroline(@)gmail.com

Folks looking for work, I cannot express enough. Learn. Blender. In my exp, more and more 2D/3D productions are utilizing it on both a pre-viz and production level. I’ve seen countless potential hires with wonderful designs/paintings get sidelined because of lack of 3D skills.

some freelance BGs I painted for “The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti” - an animated series made @gigglebugentertainment for Disney. Art Direction by the amazing @amylewisart 💙 . . . . . . #backgroundartist #backgroundpainting #animationart #digitalart

Here is a lil BG freelance I painted for The Loud House Movie: No Time to Spy 🔎✨ AD: Jisoo Kim Director: Kyle Marshall . . . . #notimetospy #loudhouse #backgroundpainting #animationart #digitalart

I painted this last summer. I’m not sure if I like it, but I haven’t posted any stuff in so long. Trying to get back to personal work again.💙

I saw this on IG. "Attention: Artists affected by the LA fires: We have space in DTLA and we can help"

Please send anything you can to Jordan @indiedynamo.bsky.social, who lost his home, brother, and father to the fires here in Los Angeles. If you can’t donate, please share. www.gofundme.com/f/help-jorda...

Many animation folks have been affected by the LA fires, here is a current list of gofundmes to help those that have lost so much. Please consider donating or sharing to help our union kin. If you know animation folks not on the list, let me know so they can be added ❤️ airtable.com/appugwkqKAVG...

Levon Jihanian and his family have also lost their home in the Eaton Fire, and their gofundme went live just this morning, please consider helping! Levon has always been a sweet presence at work and incredibly talented artist bringing so much to cartoons. www.gofundme.com/f/help-lila-...

Doomscrolling #gentlecomicshabit

It’s a little wonky but it’s a vibe. It’s been a wild year. Not a lot of personal work this time around. 😊🍂🍁

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Just some thoughts about the emotional labour that goes on in animation side by side the actual long hours. simply saying 'don't take work home with you' isint enough, its actually impossible to not be emotionally invested when you're set up from day 1. ramble 🧵 below

We're excited to join our TAG members and supporters here on Bluesky. Please share this post to help us spread the word! #StandWithAnimation

Hey all, I wanna dedicate this thread to free documentaries! If you know of any good documentaries that are online, please feel free to drop them in this thread.

It's Black Friday! There's a 20% discount on my prints, so l updated my shop with some new art! You can find my older work on there too. Find them here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/loish/

I’m not running any big holiday sales (just a few individual items on sale) but if you’re looking for cute gifts I hope you’ll check out my shop! It’s much appreciated! Shipping to US & Canada. #artshop #shopsmall ✨🐰 breelundberg.bigcartel.com

If you’ve ever wanted to purchase an original painting or print from me, now is your chance! 🌸🙌 @gallerynucleus.bsky.social has their Black Friday sale from now until Dec 2nd. Use code THANKS20 for 20% off! gallerynucleus.com/artists/anoo...

Did you know I sell original paintings and limited edition prints? All available at www.terihc.art

1 thing that's happening in animation (and across many art industries) is that it is pushing the most marginalized out first. Low income folks. Chronically ill folks. Black folks. Queer folks. Immigrants. These are ppl we need in our industry! We need these perspectives.

🦋Hey new followers 👋! Let me reintroduce myself! I’m a BG painter working in animation. I like old buildings, probably too saturated colors (haha) and light (I’m a moth!) nice to meetcha! ❤️ thanks for stopping by 🦋

This may be helpful for you new followers. You can block every single person on these lists. Just click on the subscribe button and it will give you the option to block every one on it. Here’s the first: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Lil boat 💛

To everyone who liked and circulated this post: As of now you can directly help animation workers by signing our petition! Sign your name next to the people who make the shows you love - animationguild.org/tagpetition

Lamp Room Concept Art done a while back for #RWBY Volume 8 #ConceptArt #GreenlightVolume10

Fragile #PixelArt

If you're looking for more folks to follow, consider the ultra talented crew of Amazon's INVINCIBLE. 🦸🏼‍♀️ go.bsky.app/7XSdTE5

Mars pt.2 Took the lead from established S1 Mars colors and amped them up to help create the creepy Mars sequence from S2. It was a lot of fun and the first alien thing I got to work on for the show. Layouts: Edwin Fong AD: Shaun ONeil

Some dive bar paintings I did for episode 3 of S2 of Invincible. Painting them was really fun and I felt heartbroken for Debbie the whole time.

Old #invincible doodles from when I first got hired on season 2

The #invincible crew!!! Solidaritea!!!! #standwithanimation

🍂That Fall Feeling🍂

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Chris & I do #CharacterDesign for animation. Approaching my 1 YEAR MARK of #LookingForWork, so DM me if you’re staffing up or need freelance vis dev! Instagram@ instagram.com/chrisbattleart ArtStation@ artstation.com/chrisbattleart LinkTree @ linktr.ee/chrisbattleart