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Ash
@artistrybyakmd.bsky.social
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Drawing's better than talking.

I'm just a tradigital artist, who draws her personal demons for fun.

She/her 30+
Born & raised in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Feb 22
I guess I'll put this here, for the curious ones.

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2025 (aka the quarter of the century) has been a bit of a messy year for me, but I’ll be okay during Christmas break. Inspired by a brilliant song from @qbombband.bsky.social

#blackartist #ventart #autisticartist #digtialdrawting #procreateart
A simplified version of a black woman sitting in a box, creating a rainbow. However, the rainbow shows signs of emotional and mental distress.
December 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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I’ll admit it, 2025 was a bit of a rollercoaster ride. #blackartist #digitalartist #burnout

Credits
Song - La donna è mobile, Giuseppe Verdi

Inspired by
miguelplaysrecorder (TikTok), amaliatown (TikTok), @zukitz.bsky.social , @bayepaye.bsky.social &🍞Liisu🍞 (TikTok)
December 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Here we go again. 😖 Inspired by @thomassanders.bsky.social @cacartoon.bsky.social & @abnormalchaos.bsky.social

#november1st #cartoon #posthalloween #Christmascountdown #blackartist #characterart #ocartist #digitaldrawing #procreateart #fairy
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Time to finish this off with an award-winning pumpkin. #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025award #pumpkin #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist
An illustration of a pumpkin being presented with a ribbon that reads first place.
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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It’s a good thing I’ve been doing some voluntary work since I was a teenager. #inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025vacant #blackartist #art #digitaldrawing #greysale
A greyscale illustration of a window displaying a 'help wanted' sign.
October 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Just a couple of school pupils (this means students in the UK) taking turns reading during English class.

#inktober #inktober2025 #inktober2025lesson #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist #originalcharacters #greyscale #myocs
A greyscale illustration of two British school pupils reading during lessons.
October 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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We all had a phase during our teenage years, myself included.

#inktober2025 #inktober #inktober2025skeletal #blackartist #blackgirl #goth #greyscale #gothicfashion #art #digitaldrawing
A greyscale illustration of a black teenage girl dressed in casual goth, wearing skull earrings, a rib cage print t-shirt, a camouflage skirt, tights, and combat boots.
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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*Sobbing over a sad scenario* Hey, who left this bowl of #onions here? #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #digitaldrawing #art #greyscale #inktober2025onion
A greyscale illustration of a bowl filled with onions.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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I prefer word searches. #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #greyscale #digitaldrawing #art #puzzle #crosswords #characterart
A greyscale illustration of a young man stuck on a crossword puzzle.
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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This is a redraw of my fire elemental character inspired by @adorkastock.com

#inktober #inktober2025 #inferno #ocart #originalcharacter #blackartist #greyscale #characterart #digitaldrawing #art
A grayscale illustration depicting a fire elemental soaring into the air, surrounded by raging flames.
October 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Life’s been a lot more lively since I got him. #inktober2025 #inktober #blackartist #blackandwhitecat #tuxedocat #art #digitaldrawing #zoomies #greyscale
A greyscale illustration of a tuxedo cat running around wildly, with the owner looking frustrated in a speech bubble.
October 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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This could be my new favourite drawing, inspired by @adorkastock.com

#inktober #inktober2025 #firefly #dndoc #greyscale #blackartist #bard #darkelf #halfelf #originalcharacter #characterart #fantasyart #digitaldrawing #art
A captivating greyscale scene shows a half (dark) elf bard, seated peacefully on the grass, mesmerized by the twinkling fireflies under the night sky.
October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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“Ooh… What does THIS button do?” #inktober #inktober2025 #button #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist #greyscale
A greyscale illustration of a red button being pressed by a curious person's hand.
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Impressive launch. #inktober2025 #inktober #blackartist #greyscale #rocketship #inktober2025blast #art #digitaldrawing
A greyscale illustration of a rocket launching.
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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As long as there’s no harm in this rivalry, I’m good. Inspired by a base drawing from this artist, zjaltus9753.

#inktober2025 #inktober #rivals #ocart #characterart #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist #greyscale
A greyscale illustration of two rivals. One is a demon and the other is a small grey humanoid.
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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I really should draw animals more often, because I like how this turned out. #inktober #inktober2025 #arctic #harpseal #digitaldrawing #art #blackartist
An illustration of a baby harp seal in the Arctic.
October 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“You got yourself a deal, pal!” #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #rubberhoseart #digitaldrawing #dog #fox #anthro #greyscale
A greyscale rubberhose illustration of a dog sealing a deal with a crafty fox.
October 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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An enchanted mirror. #inktober #inktober2025 #ornate #mirror #blackartist #digitaldrawing #art #greyscale
A greyscale illustration of a portable mirror emitting a magical glow.
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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If you know this reference, you get a thumbs up. #inktober #inktober2025 #blunder #blackartist #art #digitaldrawing #chalkboard #maths
A greyscale illustration of a chalkboard with a maths equation displayed incorrectly. This version shows twenty-one to 9 + 10. A greyscale illustration of a chalkboard with a maths equation displayed incorrectly. This version shows eleven to 9 + 10.
October 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Just a seemingly harmless doll all patched up. #inktober #inktober2025 #ragged #doll #voodoodoll #blackartist #greyscale #art
A greyscale illustration of a voodoo doll with patches, button eyes, and a slightly tattered dress featuring a small heart.
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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This was inspired by @adorkastock.com #inktober #inktober2025 #art #blackartist #ocart #demon #greyscale #digitaldrawing #nonbinary #demiboy
A greyscale illustration of a demon wearing a vest and swimming trunks, leaning against a wall.
October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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I rarely drink but I’d like to give Mai Tai a go. #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #blackartist #greyscale #cocktail
A greyscale illustration of a Mai Tai cocktail on the counter.
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Anything to keep your information safe from the wrong hands. #art #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #digitaldrawing #greyscale #shredder
A greyscale illustration of a sheet of paper feeding into a shredder.
October 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
artistrybyakmd.bsky.social
I remember seeing these nettles during my school years. #inktober #inktober2025 #stingingnettles #blackartist #greyscale #digitaldrawing #art #plant
A greyscale illustration of some stinging nettles.
October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Just a whimsigoth witch doing some chores. I should give her a name, though. #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #art #digitaldrawing #witch #greyscale #characterart #ocart
A greyscale illustration of a witch sweeping the floor with her broomstick.
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM