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Dominic Kelly
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Glasgow based character artist, writer and major horror enthusiast. My Portfolio: https://cara.app/domkellyartist
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · Oct 17
I seem to have gained an influx of new followers recently, which is always a nice surprise.

So hey new folks, my name is Dom, I'm a VFX artist by trade, a horror fan of many years, and a character designer in my spare time.

I also sometimes do comics and writing!
A mysterious young woman sits on the porch of a log cabin. Around her are a number of strange little monsters that seem to be helping with the restoration of the cabins. A line up of colourful characters stand against a simple background. From left to right we have a mysterious young woman, a buff werewolf, a cute vampire, a chill gill man, a shy Frankenstein, a cool mummy, a bubbly slime and a stoic invisible man. A pixie with yellow wings stands against a simple background. She is dressed in ranger armour and a pair of yellow boots. She has a bow and arrows across her back. A line up of different vampires stand against a simple background. From left to right we have a wild looking young woman, a well dressed older gentleman, an intense young woman, a suave young man, a nervous looking goth girl, a stoic young woman and a crazed looking big dude.
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 1h
"The Red Thread"

I was recently cleaning out my files and came across an old game design doc I made in university for a game some friends and I wanted to make.

I really enjoyed the idea and wanted to draw some art of it, as well as the protagonist now that it's kicking about my brain again 😁.
A close up of a womans body can be seen against a red background, the background itself a gradient going from light red on the bottom to dark red on top. In the image we see a woman's hands in front of her body, her clothes consisting of a nice orange sweater and a black skirt. She has long red nails as well. In between her hands there is a large sewing needle that is suspended in space with a number of red threads. The threads themselves extend from the needle and wrap around the womans fingers. Around the image we see a thin white border. At the top there is text that reads "For Good and for Ill" and at the bottom the text reads "It is the thread that binds us". #Gamedesign #characterdesign #Horror #Fantasy A slightly sad looking woman stands against a simple black and red background. She has shoulder length red hair, blue eyes and red lips and wears a simple sweater with a shirt underneath, a black skirt and tall black boots. She also has long red fingernails In her hand she carries a rather large sewing needle, a large spool of red thread extending from it and around her other hand. The background is a simple black square with a number of red threads extending across it, the words "Genevieve: Chosen Wielder of The Red Thread" written on it in white letters. #OC #OCSky
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 23h
Hey #portfolioday !

My name is Dominic and I'm a character designer from Glasgow in Scotland.

If you have need of any characters designed for an upcoming project please do feel free to hit me up.

You can do so at my portfolio below.

cara.app/domkellyartist

#art #characterdesign #digitalart
Two beautiful young woman stand in what looks like the bathroom of a gothic club. The walls are red with a lattice pattern over them, with black accents to the doors and mirror frames. The floor is also black tile as are the sinks. On the left we see a beautiful woman with short black hair, green eyes and black lips holding up a black phone to take a selfie with. She wears a black choker, as well as a black jacket, a black top with sheer parts, black trousers and black high heel shoes with a red sole. She also wears a gothic belt and harneses on her legs. On her cheek we can see the faint outline of pink lipstick suggesting she's been kissed there recently. On the right we see the exact opposite of the woman on the left. With long flowing strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes, this young woman looks completely out of place here. She wears a sparkly short pink party dress, as well as a nice pink handbag and tall sparkly boots with a red sole. She wears a little heart shaped harness on her leg as well as gold jewellery on her wrists and neck. On her cheeck we see the faint outline of black lipstick, suggesting she's been kissed recently as well. #vampirethemasquerade #vtm #worldofdarkness #wod #lasombra #ventrue #OC #OCSky An arrogant looking young woman sits on an antique looking throne. Behind her is a set of dark red velvet curtains and windowed doors, the doors looking out over the city of Los Angeles, which is set against a starry sky. A grey rug sits underneath the throne, which is made of dark wood and black leather cushions. The woman herself has dark skin and black hair that sit in a bob. She has brown eyes and brown lips which sit in a devious smile. On her wrists she has a number of gold bangles, one of which is inset with rubies and on her hands she has long black finger nails. She also wears a white turtle neck with a gold chain around her neck. On her legs she wears ankara trousers with an incredible African pattern on them and white high heel snake skin boots. In the top left hand corner, there is a number of words. They read "Lights and Sound; The Movie Magazine" as well as "Issa Mbaye; In Conversation with the woman taking over Hollywood" #vampireenjoyers A line up of characters against a simple white background. The words "Ray Tracing: Guardian of the Renderverse" are written on the left hand side, with "Character Height Chart" and "From left to right; Ray Tracing, Crash Render, Chroma Ciara" being on the right. On the left we have a rad little dude with blonde hair dressed in a backwards cap, sunglasses, a blue t-shirt, a black denim waistcoat, jorts and converse. In the middle we have a big angry dude with a red mohawk, red glasses, a red t-shirt, a black denim waistcoat, black jeans and boots. On the right we have a cool little dudette with her brown hair up in piftails, round sunglasses, green earrings, a black leather jacket, a green dress and boots. #oc #ocsky A line up of characters stand against a purple background covered in cartoon bats, crosses and skulls, the words meet the counsellors up in the left hand corner. they are all dressed in camp counsellor uniforms which consist of a black t-shirt, black shorts, wristbands, tall socks and converse. From left to right we have: A mysterious and short young woman with dark red hair up in a ponytail and a whistle around her neck. A tall buff dark skinned werewolf with dreads up in a pony tail. A cute plus sized vampire woman with a bat nose and bat ears as well as assorted jewellery and slap bracelets. A chill looking gill man with blonde hair up in a bun and wearing a sweat band. A shy looking Frankenstein woman with long hair and stitches all over her skin, as well as a bolt in the side of her head. A relaxed looking mummy guy covered in bandages with wave shoulder length hair. A sweet looking chubby ooze girl with gloopy hair covering her eye. A stern looking invisible man wearing a hat and sunglasses to help show where his face is. #horror #spooky
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 23h
Hey #portfolioday !

My name is Dominic and I'm a character designer from Glasgow in Scotland.

If you have need of any characters designed for an upcoming project please do feel free to hit me up.

You can do so at my portfolio below.

cara.app/domkellyartist

#art #characterdesign #digitalart
Two beautiful young woman stand in what looks like the bathroom of a gothic club. The walls are red with a lattice pattern over them, with black accents to the doors and mirror frames. The floor is also black tile as are the sinks. On the left we see a beautiful woman with short black hair, green eyes and black lips holding up a black phone to take a selfie with. She wears a black choker, as well as a black jacket, a black top with sheer parts, black trousers and black high heel shoes with a red sole. She also wears a gothic belt and harneses on her legs. On her cheek we can see the faint outline of pink lipstick suggesting she's been kissed there recently. On the right we see the exact opposite of the woman on the left. With long flowing strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes, this young woman looks completely out of place here. She wears a sparkly short pink party dress, as well as a nice pink handbag and tall sparkly boots with a red sole. She wears a little heart shaped harness on her leg as well as gold jewellery on her wrists and neck. On her cheeck we see the faint outline of black lipstick, suggesting she's been kissed recently as well. #vampirethemasquerade #vtm #worldofdarkness #wod #lasombra #ventrue #OC #OCSky An arrogant looking young woman sits on an antique looking throne. Behind her is a set of dark red velvet curtains and windowed doors, the doors looking out over the city of Los Angeles, which is set against a starry sky. A grey rug sits underneath the throne, which is made of dark wood and black leather cushions. The woman herself has dark skin and black hair that sit in a bob. She has brown eyes and brown lips which sit in a devious smile. On her wrists she has a number of gold bangles, one of which is inset with rubies and on her hands she has long black finger nails. She also wears a white turtle neck with a gold chain around her neck. On her legs she wears ankara trousers with an incredible African pattern on them and white high heel snake skin boots. In the top left hand corner, there is a number of words. They read "Lights and Sound; The Movie Magazine" as well as "Issa Mbaye; In Conversation with the woman taking over Hollywood" #vampireenjoyers A line up of characters against a simple white background. The words "Ray Tracing: Guardian of the Renderverse" are written on the left hand side, with "Character Height Chart" and "From left to right; Ray Tracing, Crash Render, Chroma Ciara" being on the right. On the left we have a rad little dude with blonde hair dressed in a backwards cap, sunglasses, a blue t-shirt, a black denim waistcoat, jorts and converse. In the middle we have a big angry dude with a red mohawk, red glasses, a red t-shirt, a black denim waistcoat, black jeans and boots. On the right we have a cool little dudette with her brown hair up in piftails, round sunglasses, green earrings, a black leather jacket, a green dress and boots. #oc #ocsky A line up of characters stand against a purple background covered in cartoon bats, crosses and skulls, the words meet the counsellors up in the left hand corner. they are all dressed in camp counsellor uniforms which consist of a black t-shirt, black shorts, wristbands, tall socks and converse. From left to right we have: A mysterious and short young woman with dark red hair up in a ponytail and a whistle around her neck. A tall buff dark skinned werewolf with dreads up in a pony tail. A cute plus sized vampire woman with a bat nose and bat ears as well as assorted jewellery and slap bracelets. A chill looking gill man with blonde hair up in a bun and wearing a sweat band. A shy looking Frankenstein woman with long hair and stitches all over her skin, as well as a bolt in the side of her head. A relaxed looking mummy guy covered in bandages with wave shoulder length hair. A sweet looking chubby ooze girl with gloopy hair covering her eye. A stern looking invisible man wearing a hat and sunglasses to help show where his face is. #horror #spooky
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 1d
I second renaming it to "The Whitestar Fleet has come" Julie cause Babylon 5 definitely needs more love these days!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 1d
I think if we're using trope names this one is called "Gondor Calls For Aid".

The moment in which everyone whose lives have been touched by the hero or heroes arrive to back them up and what have you
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Chris Phillips (Demon Logic Productions) @demonlogic.bsky.social · 4d
Some issue 37 progress! Still need to add the speech bubbles etc
The gang land at a new kingdom Harmonica speaks to an angry cat, as the elders begin to move More chat , showing off some of this volumes cast
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 4d
An actually staggering level of talent on this list of nominees.

Just absolutely swimming in talent here, and all absolutely well deserved as well!
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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 4d
🦭 It's time to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Selkie Awards!🦭

Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:

🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
Logo: "Selkie Awards" bordered by teal seaweed and an indigo seal Sponsored By: La Belle Adventure Text: The Selkie Awards, 2025 Shortlist Announcement
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Chris Phillips (Demon Logic Productions) @demonlogic.bsky.social · 4d
New character for this arc

Think I was gonna call them Pochette
Was originally gonna give them a sword but I'm leaning towards a mace and shield now, but shall see
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 6d
Don't worry man, I'm also not able to go this year, so we can go on our own adventures instead!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 6d
Connor mate the feeling is absolutely mutual, you're an absolute joy to be around man and we're all richer for you being there 💚.
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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 6d
SINK: Halloween Special has just passed 300% funded, with over 350 backers! And we've still got 3 weeks to go! Whether you're a veteran SINK reader or a newcomer wanting to get caught up, there are tiers available for you. Pledge your support today!

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SINK: Halloween Special #1 | Crime Horror Deluxe Edition
It's HALLOWEEN night in Glasgow! Kids, crooks, clowns & killers collide in a terrifying new 48-page Glow-in-the-Dark one-shot!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 6d
Your presence and wit is one of the things that keeps us coming back man, that's an undisputed fact there.

Plus I mean outside of Jake who else am I going to share my bad movie shenanigans with as well?!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 7d
"Lunch break"

I usually like to do a little series of pieces across the month to celebrate Halloween, but sadly due to a number of factors I'm unable to do so this year.

So instead please enjoy this art of The Clerk and her staff enjoying a much deserved break!

#OC #OCSky #Art
A mysterious young woman sits in a booth at a restaurant surrounded by a number of strange little monsters. She wears a simple black t-shirt with a ghost on it and has red hair, blue eyes and red lips. The creatures are purple of of differing sizes and shapes. They're purple and have yellow eyes as well as white teeth. The mysterious young woman can be seen enjoying a nice cheeseburger, her cheek swollen to suggest she's been caught mid bite and her cheek covered in mustard and ketchup. She sits at a wooden table, a paper bag with a cute burger logo beside her. The monsters are also seen enjoying a multitude of snacks, ranging from sandwiches to chips and even a soft drink. One of the monsters looks on in are as he watches the cheese pull from his grilled cheese sandwich. #Spooky #Food #Burger #Characterdesign #Monsters
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 6d
It's how I found out about Glasgow Drink n Draw, which in turn led me to meeting some of the most wonderful and creative people I have the pleasure of knowing, and nothing can take that away.
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 7d
"Lunch break"

I usually like to do a little series of pieces across the month to celebrate Halloween, but sadly due to a number of factors I'm unable to do so this year.

So instead please enjoy this art of The Clerk and her staff enjoying a much deserved break!

#OC #OCSky #Art
A mysterious young woman sits in a booth at a restaurant surrounded by a number of strange little monsters. She wears a simple black t-shirt with a ghost on it and has red hair, blue eyes and red lips. The creatures are purple of of differing sizes and shapes. They're purple and have yellow eyes as well as white teeth. The mysterious young woman can be seen enjoying a nice cheeseburger, her cheek swollen to suggest she's been caught mid bite and her cheek covered in mustard and ketchup. She sits at a wooden table, a paper bag with a cute burger logo beside her. The monsters are also seen enjoying a multitude of snacks, ranging from sandwiches to chips and even a soft drink. One of the monsters looks on in are as he watches the cheese pull from his grilled cheese sandwich. #Spooky #Food #Burger #Characterdesign #Monsters
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Luke W. Henderson @lukewhenderson.bsky.social · 7d
✉️💀NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER💀✉️

Letters from the Void is an existential horror comics anthology featuring multiple Eisner and Ringo nominees and stories both eerie and personal.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/luk...

💙📚🌈
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Letters from the Void Cover A by Felipe Thowsend
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 9d
Crazy Horses by The Osmonds.

It would be about killer horses in the Scottish Highlands.

Call that "Neigh Danger".
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ɪᴍᴍᴀɴᴜᴇʟ ᴋᴜɴᴛ @soberthots.bsky.social · 11d
question for the timeline
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 10d
Aww mate, I was getting ready to re-up my Shudder subscription to watch this but we have AI slop in it? That sucks, but thanks for saving me the money man 👍.
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Neil Slorance @neilslorance.com · 11d
They all liked his outfit 🎃🐢
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 11d
It's as they themselves said man, even now there is hope for man!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 11d
The Living Dead of Manchester Morgue, Demons AND Return of the Living Dead?

I fear this was made to cater to my tastes and I shall be doing everything I can to get a ticket to it!
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Dominic Kelly @domkellywriter.bsky.social · 11d
I was looking at listings on the GFT website to see if they were doing anything interesting for Halloween this year and I cam across this.

Did...did they make this lineup for me specifically. Like it's absolutely stacked with some of my all time favourites!

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All Day Horror Madness
Two years ago Edinburgh’s legendary horror event came to Glasgow as we brought you an entire day of back-to-back horror cult classics at ALL DAY HORROR MADNESS... And now it’s back, returning to the G...
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Julie Mapes @justjuliejam.bsky.social · Jun 25
I’m going travelling late august! I’ll be posting daily once I leave.
Wish me luck!
#autobiocomic #comicdiary
In June I handed in my notice. “I’m leaving in July” “Oh…” “It was a long time coming. My job didn’t suck but it didn’t spark joy. I was starting to get RSD and I didn’t trust that they would try to help.” (Visual of sewing) “But I’ll miss my colleagues.” (A colleague asks) “I heard you’re leaving. What made you decide?” I respond “death by a thousand cuts” while holding a jumper on my hands. “What made me decide?” I ask “hey could you get someone to remove the mould?” (Mouldy walls in the background) And off screen colleague says “we removed it!” I look behind me and it’s still there. “Um…” “There are only so many times I can complain about legitimate health concerns only to be lied to. Visual of me sitting leaning on a hand looking out of a window with trees in the background. “I’ve been itching for a while… to go. It’s funny how you get stuck places. I meant to leave after a couple of years and now it’s been six.” I scratch my face sweating a little. “ it it’s time for a new chapter. And I’m starting to feel like dwelling on my problematic job is akin to picking any other mental scab. So what will I Julie the textile designer come comic artist do now?” “Well I have this friend in Rome I’ve meant to visit for years… so my plan…” I am floating above a map with dots, a bike and a finish line. “Is to cycle from Frankfurt to Rome!” I’m sitting at a table wheeling a tiny bike. “This is not my first bike-packing stint. I cycled around the Baltic Sea after university.” I point at a map showing my route. Glasgow to Harwich, hook of Holland to Stockholm to Estonia then back to Dunkirk. I stand in front of the map with a stick pointing towards Italy. “And I’m really interested in seeing what’s going on in this gap of countries I’ve never visited.” “So the plan is to leave in late august and get to Rome by early October.” I sit surrounded by loose comic pages. “I’m going to try to keep a comic diary as I travel so keep an eye out to read my adventure as they happen!
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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 12d
I spent half an hour filling in this consultation, then on the last page pressed the back button to go add something else in and instead it deleted my whole form and made me start over. So while I go punch a wall for a bit, you should all go fill it in.
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 14d
The Gender Critical have already inundated this survey with their disgusting views on banning trans people from using the ponds.

Would be a shame if we inundated with trans positive views on not banning trans people.

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Public Consultation on Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds | Commonplace
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