🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 @sharlenehopes.bsky.social’s signature colors are as vibrant as the Aurora Borealis and her love for Izuku and Katsuki just as bright. We can’t wait to see what cold water scene she illustrates for this zine!

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 Just like Izuku and Katsuki are there for each other, @/mynameis152 is here to bring sensational writing! We’re excited to see feelings bloom in whatever murky waters the boys may find themselves in.

✨🫧 Wishing you all the happiest of holidays from the Riptide Romance Team! 🫧✨

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 Come feel the ballad of the sea in @/YxSaint’s portrayal of sea-crossed lovers. We are certain they will capture more than just Katsuki and Izuku’s hearts with their deep expressions and eye-catching colors.

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 Like a siren of the deep herself, @/itsrikover lives up to her name. Her striking characterization and dynamic scenes are sure to draw you in and leave you yearning for more of our favorite handsome mermen.

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 From adoring gazes to sunlit skies, @kkeyung.bsky.social can capture any mood to tell a story. We look forward to the underwater scene she depicts in her stunning, vibrant style!

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 Curious what creative endeavors @agastopiadraws.bsky.social is stirring up under warm ocean waters? Stay tuned to see how he manipulates shapes and vibrant colors of the tropics in a stunning display!

🫧🖌️Merch Artist Spotlight 🖌️🫧 Prepare to be dazzled and amazed by @cxllisioncourse.bsky.social’s elegant and intricate merch designs. Whether sirens, explorers, or selkies, his BkDk mermaids are sure to be grand!

That’s me!!

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 Prepare to behold sights both mystical and serene as @im-resident.bsky.social paints Katsuki and Izuku in the hues of the night sky. Their smooth rendering and contrasting colors are sure to be unforgettable!

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 @starrylolwhy.bsky.social has a knack for telling a story with comics; her creative settings and dynamic expressions are bound to impress! We can’t wait to see how she depicts Katsuki and Izuku as merfolk.

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 Grab your scuba gear and get ready to dive down with @xuune.bsky.social to see their deep seas rendition of Katsuki and Izuku! Their vibrant colors and expressions are sure to make a splash.

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 Caught up stream without a paddle? Fear not! Let @huliganships.bsky.social fantastical world building be your guide as she leads Katsuki and Izuku through their next underwater adventure!

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 @nikkira03.bsky.social’s imagination is as vast as the deep sea and the scenarios they create are sure to draw you under. Get ready to be transported into their next adventure with Katsuki and Izuku!

🫧🖌️Merch Artist Spotlight 🖌️🫧 @nellwynn.bsky.social is here with her adorable style and fun merch designs! Whatever underwater scene she creates for Izuku and Katsuki is sure to be a treat.

Katsuki and Izuku heard about some spooky fun happening on land today and wanted to join in! Wishing you all a day of thrills and frights from the swamps to the deep seas: 👻HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 There are plenty of fish in the sea, and we can’t wait to see what kind @ddmyspace.bsky.social transforms Katsuki and Izuku into! Her warm tones and sincere expressions embody all that is tranquil and serene.

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 Sharks, lionfish, or seahorses—whatever they may be, we have no doubts that @dynamighting.bsky.social will capture Katsuki and Izuku’s passion with her storytelling. Her bold characterization and appeal to emotion create a compelling story that will have us hooked!

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 A picture is worth 1000 words and @marukmpos.bsky.social makes great use of her canvas to tell a story. Her vibrant colors and whimsical composition are sure to showcase Katsuki and Izuku as marvelous mermaids!

yupiiii!! i cant wait to draw them as mermaids!!💙🫧

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 What sort of elegant mermaids does @maiaeryn.bsky.social have in store for us? We can’t wait to see! Her expressive style and warm tones capture Katsuki and Izuku’s essence wonderfully!

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 Writing about merfolk is nothing new for @/smilelikethesunagain! Get ready as Bee prepares to dive in for Katsuki and Izuku’s next mystical underwater adventure.

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 There’s no doubt @/cinnaabunnii’s mermaid designs for Katsuki and Izuku will leave us in awe. Gorgeous long tails and bright scales only begin to describe her use of vibrant colors and striking details!

🫧🖌️Merch Artist Spotlight 🖌️🫧 These chibis are so cute you may want to take one with you, and luckily you can because @/Mrs_Galaxy_M has some adorable plans! Her merch designs for Katsuki and Izuku are sure to amaze.

🫧✏️ Writer Spotlight ✏️🫧 @xlyks.bsky.social is here to hook you with her contemporary writing style and a splash of angst. We’re excited to see what awaits Katsuki and Izuku as merfolk in her story!

🫧🎨Page Artist Spotlight🎨🫧 With her bold colors and soft blending, @/Re_1tsu’s beautiful artwork is sure to tug at our heartstrings. We can’t wait to see Katsuki and Izuku in her tender style!

✨Meet the Contributors!✨ We’re thrilled to announce the sea of talent joining our team of creators. Give them a warm welcome as we dive into our creation period!

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 Please wish our Graphics & Formatting mod @ghostmortemm.bsky.social a very Happy Birthday as we welcome him to the team! Emm is a talented artist with a great eye for design. He can’t wait to format our contributors’ hard work into a beautiful zine!

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 Please welcome @italianlily.bsky.social as our Social Media and Co-writing mod! Lily is a long-time fic writer who has dabbled in various parts of fandom with a sweet spot for our dynamic duo. She can’t wait to take a deep dive into our contributors’ stories!

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 We are pleased to welcome @mellowdaydreams.bsky.social as our Art mod! Not only is she a lovely artist, but Mellow has extensive experience modding and we’re thrilled to have her on board. She is excited to work with our artists to bring their visions to life.

📥 Check your inbox: contributor application results have been sent! Please check your spam folder, or reach out if you applied and did not receive an email. Thank you all so much for your interest in this project. We can't wait to get started!

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 We would like to announce @dynamighttiddy.bsky.social as our Finance Mod! Honeygothic has successfully seen several projects to completion in many capacities, and we are excited to have their expertise on board. She can’t wait to actualize our contributors hard work!

The world can never have enough BkDkBk or mermaids 😌

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 We are excited to announce our co-head and shipping mod, @larabeedrawin.bsky.social! From dragons to merfolk, Lara is ready to deliver fantastical BKDKBK content to your doorstep. She can’t wait to share this project with you all!

🌟🫧Mod Spotlight🫧🌟 Please give a warm welcome to our co-head and co-writing mod, @sammyinl.bsky.social! Sammy has breathed life into this project with her deep and infinite love of mermaids and bkdkbk. She can’t wait to see what our contributors have in store!

🫧Contributor apps are now CLOSED🫧 We have received over 100 apps total and are floored by the enthusiasm and support for this project. The mods will continue reviewing applications carefully and will share the results with you all soon. Thank you all so much!

Last call for writers, page artists, and merch artists! Apps close tomorrow!!

Did you get your contributor app in?? If not, you better get on it! There’s less than ONE day left before contributor apps close! Check out the 🔗 s in the original post below to apply.

If you were thinking of applying, it’s time to think faster!!

ooh! the gears are turning

Only two days left to get your contributor app in!! Check out the 🔗 s in the original post below to apply.

Only three days left to get those contributor applications in! Don’t miss your chance to join us as a writer, page artist, or merch artist! Check out the 🔗 s in the original post below to apply.

I’m listening 👀

They're koi mer having an adventure at the Blue hole and they are childhood friends (always! Lol XD)

Ey yo?? I would so read this 👀

. Join Izuku and Katsuki on a 🫧Mermaid Adventure🫧 Where will the waters take them? 🌟Screenshot the 3 gifs below 🌟Respond or QRT this post with your results 🌟Feel free to share your inspirations We can't wait to see where Katsuki and Izuku end up!

I’ve been drawing so many Mers! Excited to see this zine done and (hopefully) be a part of it. Mer AU is the bestest! I hope no one forgets to apply that want to!

5 more days to get your contributor apps in! Have you turned in yours?! Check out the 🔗s in the original post below to apply!

🫧✨GUEST SPOTLIGHT✨🫧 Please give a warm welcome to our final guest, and merch artist, @novaneondream.bsky.social! Her soft lines and warm colors being a sense of comfort and intimacy to her work. We can’t wait to see what lovely bkdk merch she creates!