For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well: go.bsky.app/8daQmpX

go.bsky.app/E4bzVZe go.bsky.app/N1Ptb9L Here's a couple of my old starter packs for the folks coming back or joining in.

Looking to book some work for the new year! Let's work together and make something cool! sonybaloneyart.com [email protected]

I made this thread not to say "I did this and that makes me a great concept artist". I did it to say "concept artists are great and we are valuable resources and you can't just replace us with a box of wires". Just to be clear. Have a wonderful Monday <3

One of my favorite stories about concept art, which feels topical rn, isn't glamorous. It's from a random meeting. The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn. I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/

Taking commissions for January, please RT 🧡 If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier. Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

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One of my first professional projects that really helped me feel like a concept artist, and one I really wanna revisit someday. A tiefling society living in a frozen blizzardy waste has to function somehow, right? There was so much in these, but here are a few of my favorites. #conceptart #rpg

I continue to stand on 'AI is rotting your brains.' When I was art director for Into the Motherlands, my artists got prompts from me that were anywhere from 3 lines to 4 paragraphs. All of them met our art needs no issue.

One of the toughest things recently has been feeling, since losing my fulltime work, like I can no longer call myself a concept artist. This is not true. I love my job and I'm very good at it and no one can take that from me. Some friends reminded me of that and I'm so grateful. <3 Love y'all.

Hello new followers! I'm a professional fantasy cartographer best known for working with Critical Role & creating the LoTR land cards for MtG. If you want to learn how I make my maps, I have an extensive course on my Patreon. Find all my other creations on there too! www.patreon.com/DevenRue

Hey everyone I know this time of the year money is tight but I’m trying to raise money so I can be in Atlanta for my brothers murder trial. I’m trying to raise like $300 for a place to stay

I hate that I have to say this, but I’ll also say it as loudly as I can every time it comes up: I have never used, will never use, and actively despise gen ai. I didn’t work as hard as I have to not do my job. I’m great at my job. All parts of my job. And most of all, I love my job. Fuck ai. 🤘

Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things. Here’s a blurb on what I mean:

Im proud of you. You are doing the best you can as an artist in a time where people dont appreciate human art anymore. We are all struggling, but we are struggling together. We got this, and I believe in you. Don't let the hard times crush your creativity. ♡

happy #FollowFriday! 🩷 this fine Friday, consider checking out this starter pack of folks who take TTRPG commissions! 🩷 (and there's still a little space so lmk if you fit this and you'd like to be added 🩷🩷) go.bsky.app/C92zguy

Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com So proud of what we've done. 🥰 cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social Check it out here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

Sometimes a productive day is finishing a bunch of designs, or making a lot of progress on an illustration, and sometimes a productive day is spending 7-8 hours doing file management for your portfolio updates I had a very productive day today. I'm very tired now but I did it

Burned out.

This is older, non-steamforged, but it's still one of my favorite designs I did in the last little bit. Just personal art, but it was in the beginning of me getting into sci-fi on various levels and it was such a fun exploration.

Artists, show us your red art 🔥

Another design from Bardsung, an Elven sage. Thinking a ton about "old growth forests" here. This was the first design when I thought "You know... the sculptors miiiiiiiiight get mad at me for this one". But they said it was quite fun and they knocked it out of the park! Huge shoutout to them! <3

One of my favorite designs I made for Bardsung 2, the Thornspitter. We'd been talking about this faction being very body-modification, but all organic, no tech, and we needed a ranged enemy for them. So? No archers here, we've got Arms That Spit Thorns At High Speeds. Why would we do anything else?

Sharing a bunch of stuff, new and old, cuz I feel like I've neglected y'all <3 One of the upsides of the job hunt is also getting to update a lot of stuff and putting more energy into the social side of the industry. I'm excited to see what y'all've been cookin too!

Hey all Lost my job today. I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me. Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3

Hey all Lost my job today. I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me. Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3

I’m always happy to answer questions!! I love talking about this stuff.

Haircut!! Been a while since it was this short!

It's my birthday and I want to talk about #Ha-Nahn, my Pan African fantasy world. AMA!

I dropped the rest time between sets of my workouts from 45s to 30s and BRUH I think it’ll be good tho

I stg if I was a dragon and had a hoard, it would just be brushes, digital or traditional. Anyway, anyone have a favorite pencil brush for photoshop? I'm on the hunt

In 2011, I had pneumonia for two weeks and in a feverish fugue state, I did nothing but alternate watching High School Musical 3 and the Making-Ofs on PJ's Lord of the Rings. I realized a) art could be a job and b) it's important to do what you love Now we're here and I do that every day <3

HOLIDAY COMMISSION RESOURCE — yule is upon us, and what better way to spread merriment than by supporting an artist, writer, crafter. if [YOU] are a creative with open commissions, with a turnaround time guaranteed before DEC 25 - JAN 1, please QRP or comment your information! #commissions

One day I’ll get out there for PAXU One day

EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID FOR HRT COVERAGE recently, my partner was notified their HRT will no longer be covered under their insurance due to transphobic policy changes. on top of already struggling paycheck to paycheck, i was unfortunately fired a few days ago. check replies ⬇️

Went ahead and did this on the off chance folks would like to do me a solid this holiday season. This isn't a priority for my work, but it would allow me to work on more art and designs without always needing to be in the Lab. throne.com/artificerind...

Y'ALL! YOU DOUBLED THE KOFI GOAL IN AN HOUR. WHAT???? I'm leaving the discount sale running through the end of the month as a thank you. Also, tbh if you show me a donation receipt to someone else's fund, I'll accept that as payment. Thank you so much, I cannot even begin to express the relief.

Hey all, Shit's rough out here right now and I really hate asking, but I need a little bit of help, so I'm expanding the sale and also asking for a little bit of mutual aid. I know everyone's hurting and frankly there are people who need it more, so please if you have to pick one, pick them. 1/

I’ve still got a little availability left for this so I’m gonna run it through the end of the week! They’re goin fast so if you want one, now’s the time!

I haven't done a sketch sale in forever and they're always so fun, sO! Sketch sale! I'm gonna run it through Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/dakotacurry Value sketches this time! 20$ for a portrait, 35$ for a half-body! These are so fun and y'all always have wonderful ideas, so I'm excited!! #commissions #art

I've still got a few slots open for the coming months! The fall/winter holidays are always a great time to treat yourself and/or your friends!! #rpg #commissions #fantsay #art

I'm almost at 300 followers, so let's have an #Artshare! RULES 🧙 Like & RT 🤖Compliment a stranger's art 🧙 Drop your own art, and introduce yourself 🤖 🚫KEEP IT SFW, and no AI🚫 🧙 (Optional) Tag other artists 🤖 (Optional) Follow me #SelfPromo #ArtistSupport

I've still got a few slots open for the coming months! The fall/winter holidays are always a great time to treat yourself and/or your friends!! #rpg #commissions #fantsay #art

Ragost's first ride was last night and holy shit the lobster is so fun

If you're an artist wanting to break through in TTRPG illustrations and feel like you need an Art Directors feedback on your current portfolio. Feel free to reach out, comment or DM me here. I feel like the industry is hard enough as is. I will reply slow but I'll do my best to support! 💜

Commission done for @jackyaloe.bsky.social, his OC Jacky (also he/him)! A ton of fun, I love working in this new style! Reminder that this style of commissions is still on sale, so if you've been looking for new art, now is the time! #rpg #art #character #fantasy

Commission done for @jackyaloe.bsky.social, his OC Jacky (also he/him)! A ton of fun, I love working in this new style! Reminder that this style of commissions is still on sale, so if you've been looking for new art, now is the time! #rpg #art #character #fantasy