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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 19h

I'm in the Associated Press.

"Cynthia Pelayo, an award-winning author and poet, said the marketing campaign is often the difference maker in terms of a book’s success. Authors of color are often left wanting more promotional support from their publishers, she said."

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Hispanic authors and bookstores push for representation in publishing

Some authors, publishers, readers and influencers are finding new ways to elevate Hispanic stories despite underrepresentation in the mainstream world of books.

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 9h

Back when I drew this to scare the hell out of everyone

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #PortfolioDay!

Hi, I’m Antoinette. I’m an afrolatinx illustrator, writer, mangaka who draws characters from my afrocosmic worlds🪐🩸

My writing can be found in FIYAH lit & Inner Worlds!

I love to do face portraits, traditional ink art, & comics.

🔗 antoinettevs.com/work
📷: @antoinette_the_1

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

Wolfish not wolffish, pass the coffee

Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

I’m always so honored when another artist draws one of my characters! (even the toxic hedonist ones with wolffish grins) 🐺
#sketch #OC #artfeed

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #PortfolioDay!

Hi, I’m Antoinette. I’m an afrolatinx illustrator, writer, mangaka who draws characters from my afrocosmic worlds🪐🩸

My writing can be found in FIYAH lit & Inner Worlds!

I love to do face portraits, traditional ink art, & comics.

🔗 antoinettevs.com/work
📷: @antoinette_the_1

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Kathaja Krim @kathaja.com · 2d

Hi, #PortfolioDay ~

I'm Kathaja and I draw alien OCs and creatures from my sci-fi world and novel.

More info at www.kathaja.com

WIP shot, digital art of an alien person, Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat), from a top down angle. Zhaikes is glancing up over his shoulder with a grim expression. The angle gives us a view onto the broad scales running along his spine and two of his extra limbs that are positioned at his shoulder blades. Art by Kathaja Krim.

Illustration of a Nan-Te'gah, an alien species, that shows the head in side view. The alien has four larger and two smaller appendages on their head, three on each side. Text on page: Head appendages are made of cartilage and muscle. Elongated tympanic membranes run along each of the four larger appendages and serve as sensory organs. Upper appendages: Specialized for detecting airborne vibrations and pressure changes. Lower appendages: Specialized for detecting underwater vibrations and movements. The appendages are also used to convey emotions by moving them into different positions. Active movement affects the membranes. While most self-generated disturbances can be ignored, the sensitivity of the membranes is dampened by active movement. Thus, increased focus or fear makes them eerily still. Nictitating membrane (third eyelid) can be drawn across the eye for protection, particularly when underwater. Outer teeth are part of the exoskeleton that covers the face. Lips close behind the outer teeth. The actual teeth are located inside the mouth, with pointed incisors and flatter molars. Canines are not prominent and look like incisors.

Pencil art of a creature's head in side-view, the Ozyres. The creature is snarling, showing off its crooked teeth and a long tongue. Its eye is purely white with a soft glow. It has two ears which are set back, underlining the aggressive pose. Art by Kathaja Krim.

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #PortfolioDay!

Hi, I’m Antoinette. I’m an afrolatinx illustrator, writer, mangaka who draws characters from my afrocosmic worlds🪐🩸

My writing can be found in FIYAH lit & Inner Worlds!

I love to do face portraits, traditional ink art, & comics.

🔗 antoinettevs.com/work
📷: @antoinette_the_1

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Red Riven🩸👁️‍🗨️
[another original character]
#art #artfeed #artist #OC

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 3d

Hi! I would love to be added if there’s still a spot available. Here’s an OC post

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · Jun 22

OC line-up with the CSP G-Pen. Still love playing with line weight!✒️
#artist #artsky #OC

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for this! I do love how the signature adds to it as well

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Fred Augis @fredaugis.bsky.social · 13d

An illustration made the last year on ram inspiration.

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 7d

Words can’t even describe how amazing these are✨ Obsessed!

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · Jun 22

OC line-up with the CSP G-Pen. Still love playing with line weight!✒️
#artist #artsky #OC

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · Jan 26

Experimental sketch of the evening: Reflection Hour posture

#artsky #artfeed #oc

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 7d

I’m dying to try The Ghost of Yotei but I haven’t had time to play video games in eons 🥲

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 10d

If you see this, post something monochromatic⚫️⚪️

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CTRL+ZEN @ctrlzen.bsky.social · 10d

#HADES
#HADES2

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you! 🙏

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 10d

If you see this, post something monochromatic⚫️⚪️

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks!

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 11d

Posting ✨Her✨ for #HispanicHeritageMonth. Also, hi👋 I’m an Afrolatina artist/writer over here on Bluesky
[🇨🇷🇳🇮]
#OC #Artfeed #Art

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 15d

Concept art from a 🤫 project
#oc #artist #art #artfeed

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🤘🏿🏳️‍🌈Kalen Whitfield🏳️‍🌈🤘🏿 @jazlyte.bsky.social · 17d

First new doodle for hire, pokediginut's cool ass African wild dog boy Zain dual-wielding some Flissa which my life is now better for knowing about <3

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Antoinette_The 1_🕊☕️ @antoinettev.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you! Many pages left to go😭

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