far enough into my new job that I'm doing self-starter work and trying to prove my competence still early enough into my new job that I do not have confidence in my ability to do the job and when there's a lot of critical feedback the impostor syndrome hits very hard

new week new me (same me actually) (still good at boards tho)

This week over on Patreon, Thurmur the orc goes shopping for oil with one specific purpose in mind, and ends up reliving an intense moment from his past: patreon.com/kengofiction

The roads are dangerous out in the wilds, but don't worry, he'll protect you... Patreon.com/wereorc #bara #barbarian #viking #gayart #ttrpg

I just wanna also mention in the midst of all of this censorship bullshit that getting to see other artist's dirty art had a profound effect on my own art, in that I realized the stuff I wanted to draw wasn't shameful - other people had the same ideas! I wasn't alone! that's powerful stuff

This week over on Patreon, Thurmur the orc goes shopping for oil with one specific purpose in mind, and ends up reliving an intense moment from his past: patreon.com/kengofiction

Do NOT believe the misinfo going around There absolutely have been MASSIVE TOS updates Most notably: 1) Specifying no FICTIONAL noncon 2) No "dangerous" kink 3) No DISCUSSING self harm, suicide, or substance abuse unless its "educational" So what can we DO about it? #SaveSpeech 1/🧵

The good Professor is NOT a morning person. Don't try talking to him until he's had his coffee! Patreon.com/wereorc #bara #orc #professor #OC #gayart

The solution right now is not saying “move to Mastodon, to Pillowfort, use Picarto galleries” etc, bc that won't stop this silent escalation of censorship and sexual repression on the internet. The issue is not which platform we choose, but rather raising our voices against what is happening.

You might see several artists mad about the bluesky policy update banning non-con, even artists who do not make that kind of material, and wonder why it's such a problem. If that's you, here is a quick breakdown: 🧵

I am mad. Even if they didn't listen to the feedback, please keep posting your stuff here. You art is powerful and inspires many. It might never please everybody, even so, don't be stopped, don't be censored. Post and post and post, I want to see all creativity here. All of it. SFW. NSFW.

been offline all day, just catching up on the policy change stuff now and well, this sucks. obviously making your own website does not make up for natural social media networking, but if nothing else make sure you have all of your art backed up on your own computer, so you don't lose anything there

Once again, Jesus Christ, if your own policy would ban, like, The Handmaid's Tale, The Colour Purple, One Hundred Years of Solitude, A Clockwork Orange, Blood Meridian, Measure For Measure, like.... what are we doing here. What is this for

The petition is nearly at 10k - just a little bit more of a push is needed!

Just a couple buds

This bullshit bill is called The "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act". If you live in Michigan, please call, fax, and email your representatives and Governor Gretchen Whitmer to veto it.

Sometimes I can't feel my face

This week over on Patreon, the defenseman finally — finally — gets to fuck the goalie he's been gawking at for months, but not before lunch at the Sturgis house: patreon.com/kengofiction

quick comm for @rockheadkengo.bsky.social <3

This week over on Patreon, the defenseman finally — finally — gets to fuck the goalie he's been gawking at for months, but not before lunch at the Sturgis house: patreon.com/kengofiction

I enjoyed drawing that last pixel art piece so much I decided to do another! Drew another of my OCs ❤️

back on my bullshit I fear (listening to Dumhdurum by Apink like the f-slur I am)

New Mexico's chief medical officer has provided a COVID-19 vaccine prescription for all residents that the department recommends people bring when they go to get a vaccine just to ensure no problems.

Haven't drawn any pixel art in years, but I wanted to do some last night and ended up drawing my boy Gio

This week on my Patreon, the warchief has more work for Murag the orc blacksmith, and in the process of teaching his apprentice Thurmur, Murag realizes something about himself... patreon.com/kengofiction

This week on my Patreon, the warchief has more work for Murag the orc blacksmith, and in the process of teaching his apprentice Thurmur, Murag realizes something about himself... patreon.com/kengofiction

We are so excited to reveal the cover for our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off" by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social! The cover design is by co-founder & assistant publisher, @sarahlaudenbach.bsky.social . Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pri... . *NOTE: The author blurb is currently a placeholder

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is up on Kickstarter now. Transphobia and lycanthropy intertwine in this truly unique queer horror. Big thanks to @briannamalotke.bsky.social for the early review! 🌈📚 #booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

this is an OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT petition. We're lucky to have these, here. Canadians: please sign this, because it never just stops at whatever some random corporation arbitrarily decides they don't want to support, when none of us have a choice whether to use it or not

there's something really crazy about job hunting in that you'll apply for a job and then almost an entire calendar year later you'll get an automated email being like "we selected another candidate" like yeah I figured that one out actually, thanks

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Today over on my Patreon, we take a trip down memory lane to Thurmur the orc's life as a farm boy for a fuller picture of why he wanted to go to Bromond: patreon.com/kengofiction

Happy Freya Friday

Carlos 👀

Serious things are happening in the orcish capital of Bromond this week over on Patreon, featuring Thurmur opening up to Murag about someone meaningful to him: patreon.com/kengofiction

recent tagging around the neighborhood goes unbelievably hard I must confess

got a phone call from a local number and answered it, turned out to be a survey so I was like "sure I'll do it, why not" and then each question clearly and increasingly was meant to get the listener to have the opinion the survey runner wanted so I told them I was stopping and hung up

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Genuinely happy that the 7 year long development time was spent working at a leisurely pace, spending time with their families and flexing their creative muscles - with no pressure to expand their company, deliver sooner or read a single reddit post. Smartest people in our entire industry.

steve carell screaming it's happening dot gif

A federal court ruled that ANTHROPIC illegally copied MILLIONS of books to train its AI. All authors and publishers whose books were downloaded by Anthropic from pirate websites are subject to receiving compensation. This could involve your work. For more info: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...

when the AI bubble finally collapses and everyone who spent a year smugly hyping it suddenly has to come crawling back with their tail between their legs, i just want to say i am not going to be the bigger person about it. i am going to be meaner than you can even believe

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now! Horror and queer romance come together while exploring the harm that comes with policing identity. Thanks to Kiersten Walmsley for the early review!🌈📚 #booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

A moment of serenity I wanted to share with you all. Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park

Our upcoming novella, "Waxing Off," by @izzybuzzkill.bsky.social, is on Kickstarter now! Sink your teeth into this one-of-a-kind twist on werewolf horror and queer romance. Thanks to K.L. Cerra for the early review! 🌈📚 #booksky #indiepub #indiepress #pridewithabite #queerhorror

Wanted to draw a couple of my OCs celebrating a successful ale heist 🍻💦

A moment of serenity I wanted to share with you all. Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park

Some self-indulgence going on today over on my Patreon, as Thurmur the orc gets some time to himself and makes good use of it: www.patreon.com/kengofiction