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🎨Hintz draws ---> FLSupercon, Dragoncon, IX @oliviahintz.bsky.social · 7h

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I'm Olivia, a freelance artist with a passion for Plants, S-curves, and story driven art.

🌐Portfolio- oliviahintz.com
⚫️Shop- etsy.com/shop/OliviaH...
🌿Linktree- linktr.ee/oliviahintz
📨 [email protected]

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Carly Milligan @carlymilligan.bsky.social · 10h

Man, I love all the art on me feed for #portfolioday

Hi! I'm Carly, I paint imaginative realism, currently doing work for MTG and illustrating a special edition of Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. Really grateful to have a consistently full schedule ❤️

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Newt 👁️🦎 @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · 1d

Hi #portfolioday
I'm Newt, a freelance artist, roleplayer and a folklore nerd based in Prague, Czechia.

Looking for work at the moment and would love to do more book covers, book illustration, TTRPG art and game/animation concept art!

Portfolio: eyeofthenewt.com
Socials: linktr.ee/EyeOfTheNewt

a cropped detail of a digital illustration showing a crazed village woman mid-transformation into a corvid demon. the light from the moon is red and she is levitating in a corn field, her body contorting and a crazed smile adorning her face.

a digifal illustration depicting a sunlit forest clearing on which a ruined fort stands. its built of white stone with ivy slowly overtaking it a d through out the image, there are a few goblins scattered, patrolling the grounds. the one we see most clearly, on the foreground carries a spear and a grin on his face.

portrait of a brown haired pale man done in the style of an old looking oil painting. it is contained on a thin oval frame a d lit by a single point above. it shows a man wringing out his hands on a dirty rag. he is dressed in a worn white shirt, daek waiscoat and a pale yellow necktie. his hair is falling loosely around his face in a messy ponytail and gis face bears marks of decay. his eyes are glazed over like eyes of a corpse and he has the look of tightly concealed anguish on his face.

digital illustration depicting riders dressed in decorated, east slavic folklore inspired garb, mounted on giant goats, flying thru the sunset-lit orange sky. they have gleefull expressions on their face and are adorned in many shiny pieces of jewelery.

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Fran Bautista 🔥 on Patreon @franbautistart.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Fran Bautista, a freelance artist passionate about character design, storytelling and concept art

I'm currently working for TTRPG books and private clients. Always happy to join new projects!

✉️ [email protected]
💼 franbautistart-comms.carrd.co

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 1d

A 'cheat' I did was do some SMartschool classes. Got to work with talented teachers, meet other artists, and you get a review by an industry professional at the end. This way does require some investment, though, so may be less accessible

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 1d

Don't worry if you don't hear back! A) the feedback in itself is valuable and b) some ADs like to keep an eye on improving talent for when they are ready

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 1d

The next step is portfolio quality, and getting seen - both of these can be worked on by attending portfolio reviews. These are usually done at art conventions, some of which are online (I got consistent work by attending the online PaizoCon reviews)

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 1d

So the first thing you should have is a portfolio of stuff that looks fitted towards the sort of projects you want to work on. In my case, that's fantasy realism. This should be quality over quantity - ADs shouldn't feel concerned about the quality they might receive

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #PortfolioDay,

I'm Rowan, a freelance illustrator working with ttrpgs. I love to illustrate anything involving animals. I am currently open for both commercial and private commissions, so feel free to contact me.

Portfolio: rowanholloway.cargo.site
Email: [email protected]

A calico anthropomorphic cat. They have a genetically modified paw reminiscent of bee stingers. They wear white sci-fi body armour with mechanical wings attached.

A DnD party attempts to rescue their horse from frozen water. We have a dwarven wizard, elven ranger, and human fighter.

A swarm of ravens flies towards the viewer.

A variety of spooky props for Crooked Moon ttrpg.

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Jamie Flack @catandcrown.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, it's #PortfolioDay!

I'm Jamie, I work as a freelance graphic designer and digital painter.

i've worked on a bunch of stuff I can't post yet, so here are some of the projects I've done recently that I'm enjoying :) One day I might have a collection that matches, but it is not today XD

A book cover piece showing a pair of young boys readying themselves against danger, wielding water magic. Below and around them are witches, monsters, statues of religious figures and branches of trees that are reaching towards them.

A rampant unicorn, with blood smeared around its mouth and hooves, showing that it has recently feasted. It is a monstrous animal, with pale fur and golden mane hair, and a vicious horn sprouting from the top of its head. It has a scroll cover it with the words ' Eat The Rich' emblazoned on it.

An statue of a muscular angel, sat atop a huge stone, as he peers down on the world.

An image of The Governor, a small tabby tabaxi monk in ornate garb with various influences. He wears tightly wrapped bands on his arms and hands, showing that he fights with his fists, but to the side it shows a gleaming, almost molten gold blade, that he uses as a spear or sword.

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 2d

Aww, thank you!!

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much!!

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much <3

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Theo 🏳️‍🌈🌙 Comms Open @theotimegm.bsky.social · 2d

#PortfolioDay

Hey, I'm Theo, french artist working in TTRPG and character design. I love mechs and knights, scifi and fantasy.

Open for comms.

cara.app/theogm
[email protected]

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✦𝖕𝖊𝖏𝖓𝖙✦ @pejntboks.bsky.social · 2d

Hi again #PortfolioDay❤️‍🔥

I'm an illustrator specializing in queer themes, bold colors, intricate & ornate designs and pushing shapes. I'm looking to join more interesting projects in 2026!!

🫶available for private & commercial work
🎮exp in gamedev & TTRPGs
🎨 bit.ly/42btYYA
💌 [email protected]

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Evelyne Park @evelynepark.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #portfolioday to all who celebrate!

I'm Evelyne, painting book illustrations in acrylics... especially for Gothic horror, fantasy, but also colourful sci-fi, always focused on characters.

www.evydraws.com/portfolio
✉️ [email protected]

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R. Riekkinen ✦ @artvaris.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #PortfolioDay!
I’m Runo, a freelance fantasy artist specializing in characters ✦🌿

A black and white drawing of a character with curly horns and long dark hair worn in two loose braids, surrounded by a forest background and a decorative frame. There's a scar running across their mid chest and ribs. The character is gently holding their hands over the scar, with a calm expression on their face, eyes closed.

A black and white drawing of a long-haired character with antlers and fluffy ears, portrayed against a forest background. A circular shape frames their face from behind, and multiple sparkly shapes decorate the portrait.

A black and white drawing of a character with long dark hair and curly horns, surrounded by stylized foliage. A symbolic dagger seems to be piercing their throat. The character has a calm expression - eyes closed and a subtle smile on their lips.

A decorative and detailed black and white portrait of a long-haired character with pointy ears. They are dressed in fancy clothing and wear jewelry. Their eyes seem to be slightly glowing as they gaze at the viewer.

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Rod Mendez @rodmendez.bsky.social · 2d

Hi #PortfolioDay !

I'm Rod, freelance artist with focus mostly on environments and illustration.

Looking for new gigs in publishing, ttrpg and games!

🌐 www.artstation.com/rodmendez
📧 [email protected]

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Laura Galli @lauragalliart.bsky.social · 2d

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Laura, freelance artist and illustrator for TTRPGs, TCGs, tarots and books. 😊
Clients include Darrington Press (CR), Cephalofair, MWG, Ginny Di, Book in a Box, Choice of Games and more.

Always looking for new projects!

✏️: lauragalli.com
✉️: [email protected]

Illustration of a frog character in a forest. They're stealing an unattended purse.

Illustration of a bazaar inhabited by anthropomorphic animals of the savannah.

Illustration for Metal Weave Games, a woman caretaker warlock is tending to a variety of mythical critters.

Illustration painted for Daggerheart by Darrington Press (Critical Role). A gnome is summoning a stone golem.

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Emory Kjelsberg, Real Human Artist @emorykj-art.bsky.social · 2d

Hello hello #PortfolioDay
I’m Emory Kjelsberg, a freelance fantasy artist who illustrates for ttrpgs, card games, character portraits and more!

A humblewood wrangler monk flies through the air as she lassos a dinosaur!

A large, masculine figure charges at the viewer, mud curling in a massive wave around him. He has a warthog’s head, and is bedecked in leather, red rope, and splatters of mud.

Two foxes dance amongst a crowd of gala goers. The scene glows with golden light.

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Jasper 🐦‍⬛ TTRPG artist @jaspermillerart.com · 2d

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Jasper, a fantasy illustrator working in TTRPG/TCG/publishing.

My work pendulums between dynamic and vivid; soft and intimate.

I'd love to work on more book covers and TCG, so don't hesitate to reach out.

📨 [email protected]
📷 jaspermillerart.com

Illustration of a drow standing in front of a large white snake with wings. The drow has long white hair and dark green clothing with copper accents. He holds a dagger above his head with blue magic arcing between the blade and his hand. They are in the Underdark, with blue spores and mushrooms surrounding them.

Illustration of the fellowship from the Fourth Age actual play. They are at a high altitude looking down into a valley with a river. From left: Theodas (bald elf, many scars, dark beard, golden interlocking armor, dull blue cape); Iairen (elf, medium brown skin, kinky brown hair with undercut and half up style, blue robes, holding a blue palantir); Mistiel (elf with dark brown skin, copper cape, long white box braids half up, golden armour); Eona (human, dark brown long hair with golden scales woven through, leathers and cape, holding a sword); Chicory (hobbit-elfish, lilac dress, pale skin, brown hair in loose waves, holding a wooden staff that crooks over and holds a glowing white stone); Aerlind (elf, dark hair, blue fine outfit, tanned skin, east asian features, holds an astrolabe in one hand).

Illustration from first person view, showing a hand holding up an opalescent stone with a hole in the center. The stone has brass filigree, and through the hole is a view of a mountain sheep. The background is a mountainous landscape. There are slight magical effects showing that the view through the stone is a zoomed in view of the background.

An alabaster gargoyle and a feminine figure dressed in black robes with their faces shadowed by hoods. The pair are within a gothic styled church, standing before an altar on a dais, preaching to spectators behind the POV. Candles cast plenty of light in the room despite the flames being purple, and all the decorations and the architecture is gothic in design. They look as though they are in the middle of performing a sermon in unison

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Suzanne Helmigh | Art Director @suzannehelmigh.bsky.social · 2d

It's #portfolioday again I see!
I just updated my portfolio with the latest projects I worked on.
www.artstation.com/suzannehelmigh

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · 2d

Hello #PortfolioDay,

I'm Rowan, a freelance illustrator working with ttrpgs. I love to illustrate anything involving animals. I am currently open for both commercial and private commissions, so feel free to contact me.

Portfolio: rowanholloway.cargo.site
Email: [email protected]

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Olyfrogg🐸🌻 @olyfrogg.bsky.social · 2d

Hey #PortfolioDay 🎃🍂

I'm Oly, please look at my humble offering🤲🐸

I'm currently booking commissions for November/December under 📯[email protected]

Dust jacket illustration for "Peter Darling" by S. A. Chant, Rainbow Crate edition

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Morgane Magloire illustration @morganemgl.bsky.social · 2d

Hi it's #portfolioday !

I'm Morgane a freelance artist who loves to illustrate deep emotions,I do book covers, interior art, and recently started to do card illustrations for MTG🥹

Woman with a big pink dress looking behind her back

A couple exchanging their last kiss underwater

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