review the games you play if you want more indie games. even a single review can help an indie studio. and if you go through someone's catalogue and review several....? it helps so much more than you can imagine for small games.

🌸 reposts appreciated 🌸 I have slightly more time to draw recently so I’d like to mention that I have slots open for my commissions After these next few weeks the amount of time I have to draw will be limited again (which either means less slots or temporary closing of shop) vgen.co/HiyoriStudios

ALRIGHT, I have hit 1.5k (a while ago I know) and I’d like to celebrate! So for the next few weeks I’d like yall to drop your OCs on this post. I’ll be drawing sketches of 15 randomly selected characters as warmups. Rules will be in the comments and here’s a few examples of what they might look like

small update of the portraits with two very rushed photos i took when leaving my studio. Just have to paint a small section i missed in Ophiels portrait and give the gold another coat on both pieces to really set in the shine!

Working on an entry to a draw your oc in this outfit as well as my stained glass portraits of Ophiel and Vynder. [ #wip #art #oc #ocsky ]

Working on a pair of faux stained glass portraits of Ophiel and Vynder! I made the digital variation with a limited release gilded edition. WIP in comments! [ #ocsky #illustration #art #apdowvn ]

🪻Having never seen a domesticated cat before (animals were never domesticated in my world), Qi would be in awe, yet wary. They wouldn't pet them, as touching animals is a strong taboo in their culture (they can be haunted), but they wouldn't dare shoo them away either. (1/3)

"Aneri, atwi, östi orut!" - "speak, write, live freely!" The words of revolution in Aephyric language I wish for all women to stay strong and brave, to love and to change the world with that given power! have faith in the future and yourselves! #OC #OCs #Art #Illustration #Conlang

Another commission I did for @memesmerised.bsky.social ! It was really fun to draw him in an environment :D #art #illustration #commission

💚 2.5K OC MEME share!!! 💚 🗣️ During this special occasion, I'd love if you shared any memes you made with your OC'S! 🗣️ We can also inspire each other and share templates! 🗣️ Tag/spoiler NSFW #memeshare #oc #ocsky #ocart

How it started vs How it's going 🔪🌲💚 2020 vs 2026!

So- I know it's random and probably a lil late I've been meaning to do something for the 1.2k followers ;;; and- so i made a starter pack. It's a huge mix- WARNING: HAS NSFW ACCOUNTS AS WELL!!! Not adding anyone else to the pack, but PLZ share if you can!!! go.bsky.app/R7GfE9G

RAAAH I JUST NOTICED I REACHED 2.5K!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺 THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH YIPPIEEE 💚💚💚🎉🎉🎉🎉🥹🥳 I currently don't have anything big planned, but I will hold an OC meme share tomorrow! Keep those memes ready!!! It'll be fun to chuckle at and share fun templates🙂‍↕️ Put a lil emoji here if you want to get tagged!

Woah man has class work come out of the woodwork and beat me down. But I have one of the final backgrounds for Chapter 5! Might be a bit until i resurface again as I have an exhibition to set up in three weeks. [ #art #artsky #illustration #apdowvn ]

I think I finally finished the first post-demo scene! it was difficult because the relationship between these two is so complicated aAa-- but I think I'm quite happy with it now! #art #oc #visualnovel

⭐Yunim~⭐ #art #oc #illustration #visualnovel

Calling all queer creators on itchio! The #PowerOfPride2026 Bundle is now open for submissions! Digital games, physical games, books, zines, comics, assets & tools— we're accepting them all! NSFW OK! We want to work with you to share your projects. itch.io/jam/power-of... Tell your friends too!

'Nanik qaifai'a, te hi qaitala.' Seven years have passed, and you have changed. 'Amati.' I guess so. 'Mazü ne'ut se'i ma'uy tie'i e?' How has life been, without us? '...Cit. Eli.' ...Good. Better. (having a lot of fun translating some dialogue into Quyy'lie!!!) #art #oc #illustration #conlang

FINALLY I have a Vgen!!! vgen.co/dmntCernos IT TOOK SO LONG TO SET UP BUT I'M SO HAPPY AAAA #Vgen #commissions #Art #Illustration

Feeling extra lost today as it's my official last day of work and I have 0 prospects. My games are the one thing keeping me grounded. I hope the OW Steam release can go well and give me strength for the road ahead. Please wishlist to support a queer dev! store.steampowered.com/app/4329100/...

Been salvaging some film rolls that got partially ruined due to a camera malfunction, and the ones i’ve worked on so far have such an ethereal look to them, it’s quite lovely.

"sül tie'i taine..." 'Looking forward to summer...' #art #oc #illustration

I am alive, just tired from uni but today i made another reference! Eirynn is a Tiefling who tries to cut ties with her demon patron via serving the Goddess of Tempest. But it lead to her having both angel and devil on her shoulders. #DnD #DnDOC #DnDOCs #OC #OCs #Tiefling

Writing a thesis, studying Indonesian, and now teaching Dutch, it has never been harder to work on Where Stars End consistently, but I'm happy to say I finally took the plunge and started working new CGs! Even if I can only do little bits at a time, I think it'll be worth it :)

Most people in Iichün Zanè wear various styles of aitailue. These are veils, usually white, that cover the sides and back of the head, and sometimes the neck. They are fastened to the hair near the temples and at the back, often with decorative pins.

In 15 mins my mutual aid marathon begins! Starting with Next Fest demo's before doing FF14 story progression All shares help tons as we raise money to support people in & out of my community who are in need & as always donation receipts will be shared www.twitch.tv/iggymaid

Back on the background grind for full game release, notice a familiar couple? I’m finally making the background that the portrait was made for,,, It’s been a bit hectic between next fest and prepping for my upcoming gallery exhibition of the game. [ #art #vndev #wip #apdowvn ]

some quick sketches before class! #art #oc

Hey everyone! I am very excited to announce that A Philosophical Discussion of Worms will be in the February Steam Next Fest starting Feb. 23rd! [ #steamnextfest2026 #visualnovel #apdowvn #vndev #gamedev ] Thread cont. below 🧵

Starting to make some short form video content for social media while I work on some longer form videos for youtube! [ #apdowvn ] youtu.be/W5G-RxSU_kw?...

very curious how my main palette changed in recent year from sundown red to blue skies and green fields #OC #OCs #DnD #DnDOCs #Art #Illustration

Amaherel Face Rig Test! My first time working with Live2d physics, and I'm pretty happy with the results so far! [ #lanternlightvn #ocsky #live2d #animation #oc ]

my little guy~ #art #oc #sketch

🌟 900 Followers Art Share!🌟 Thank you guys all so much for being here! 💫 Introduce yourself and share your art! 💫 Share and support one-another, don't post and run! 💫 Repost for visibility 💫 I'll do my best to repost everyone all day! Please no: 🚫NSFW or kink 🚫AI/NFT #artshare #art #ocsky

There’s a blizzard hitting my campus tonight and possibility to be snowed in and loose power, so i might be a bit inactive,,

2.7k followers?! Thank you all so much!!🥳🎉🎉🎉 I'm posting #indiegamedev progress here for our dark fantasy and #horror VN Catalyst: Blind Faith!🩸🔥 You can also expect a flood of branching #gamedesign, #art, #accessibility, #programming, #writing, memes & other things we love!❤️

Meet the artist, 2026! [ #art #meettheartist #meettheartist2026 #illustration #artsky ] ✨ Important links below in comments! ✨

Cooking up something fun to debut during the Next Fest 😏

Hey everyone! I am very excited to announce that A Philosophical Discussion of Worms will be in the February Steam Next Fest starting Feb. 23rd! [ #steamnextfest2026 #visualnovel #apdowvn #vndev #gamedev ] Thread cont. below 🧵

How I feel drawing anything rn

Another Iron Lung idea I had rattling around in my head. #ironlung #fanart

NonPlatonic Forms Demo updated to add two new watercolor CGs! What's the harm in having a little fantasy? store.steampowered.com/app/3035800/...

ACCEPT / DECLINE are the only options he's given you, but surely you're clever enough to find another way out, right? Stranger Still is a gothic horror ending collection VN about a conversation over a suspicious dinner with a stranger. Coming only to itchio, March 27th #IndieGames #VisualNovels

sometimes live2d can be hard #Live2d #rigging #visualnovel

🪷Reintroducing Meyyina Ane Yu'inir! A member of the main cast of Where Stars End! Meyyina is tasked with protecting Qime'i, the adult child of one of their leaders. That seems straightforward, but Meyyina soon finds out Qime'i is not very open to protection... [ #art #oc #visualnovel ]

Today is my 30th birthday... maybe a repost and a follow would suffice 🥺🫶 Thanks for all the support thus far!!! This is my projection character/main character, Wren Baker. She's my baby girl, she's also a February Pisces! (They/She Trans fem enby!)

...I'm accidentally redrawing a few more CGs than I originally thought I would LOL I think the excitement has gotten to me. At any rate, he has a new intro CG now 📋 ♠️♥️Wishlist the newly remastered Our Wonderland on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/4329100/...

a study of random Lepisosteus photo because it looked silly enough #Art #Illustration #Study

The #AmareGamesFestival is in full swing! We already have over 20+ games submitted Remember if you updated or released a game during the festival period you can submit it! itch.io/jam/amare-ga... #Amare #AmareGame #Otome #IndieOtome #visualnovel #InteractiveFiction