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Mandy J Watson @mandyjwatson.bsky.social · 5d

I won a prize in the SA Game Jam for To Reanimate Thomas, Freshly Deceased!

Thank you so much @freelives.bsky.social for running this jam every year!

Here's the game (made in Bitsy):
mandyjwatson.itch.io/to-reanimate...

#IndieDev #PixelArt #GameDev

To Reanimate Thomas, Freshly Deceased by Mandy J Watson

A gothic horror Bitsy game for SA Game Jam 2025.

mandyjwatson.itch.io

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ɯᴉpɹɐɾ ɯᴉʇ 🇿🇦 @timmehjimmeh.bsky.social · 5d

So the first minor step I am taking towards making myself less dependant on Patreon is blowing some dust off of my Ko-Fi! I have added the PDF's of #REVENANTS Book One and Two there for if you didn't get a chance to buy the independent print runs of the #webcomic I've done so far!

Visit Revenants's Shop!

I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

ko-fi.com

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Fifth Ace Comics - Support on Ko-Fi & Patreon @fifthacecomics.org · 4d

My 24 Hour Comic, "Party Dynamics" is now freely available on Patreon!

I'm also posting all the pages here, but if you want to download the PDF to keep, it'll be at the bottom of the thread. Enjoy! (1/7)

#24HourComicDay #24hourcomic #comic #comicart #digitalart #rpgzine #rpgcomic

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Nerine Dorman @nerinedorman.bsky.social · 3d

And it's done. I've a larger canvas still in the cupboard I'm starting to feel braver about messing on.

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Dwuff 🇿🇦✨ @dwuff.com · 2d

Gave this a bit of a colour pass with the mouse (don't have a tablet and my pc refuses to talk to Ben's)
✨

A blonde woman in a blue sequinned gown sits happily drinking a glass of wine while lanterns fill the sky behind her

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Andrew Cramer @awcramer.bsky.social · 1d

It's #PortfolioDay

I'm Andrew, a comic colorist out of Cape Town, South Africa. Most recently worked with Marvel, BOOM Studios and a host of independent creators. My schedule is open and Im ready for cover & sequential work.

Portfolio at awcramer.wixsite.com/andrewcramer...

Thanks for looking!

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The Beardly Ben 🇿🇦 @thebeardlyben.art · 2d

If you want to get your hands on one of these spooky busts, I still have limited commission slots left!

Link to the pricing chart in the replies.

The Beardly Ben 🇿🇦 @thebeardlyben.art · 2d

First Spoopy Season-themed bust commission done for @optix2020.bsky.social !

Almost in time for #WerewolfWednesday hehe 😎

#digitalart #illustration #commission

A monochrome illustration of a male Old West werewolf growling and looking off towards something off-screen with a glowing red eye, set in front of a dark and cloudy background.

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Kit Catastrophe @kitbeast.bsky.social · 1d

Inking up some Halloween flash!

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Fifth Ace Comics - Support on Ko-Fi & Patreon @fifthacecomics.org · 1d

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I'm Marcus, I'm a comic writer and artist based in South Africa, currently working on my own superhero universe, with an interest in drawing other cool stuff on the side.

My comics are available to read at fifthacecomics.org, with early access for Patreon/Ko-Fi members.

The cover to Exemplar #1, a Fifth Ace Comics original creation.

A splash page of six superheroes/supervillains fighting in a construction zone; an example of a splash page, redrawn from an original from 2011.

A banner of twenty young superheroes, all original Fifth Ace Comics creations, all charging the camera.

Makki the goblin barbarian, designed in the vein of Daggerheart goblins.

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ɯᴉpɹɐɾ ɯᴉʇ 🇿🇦 @timmehjimmeh.bsky.social · 1d

REVENANTS has just updated!
Read the latest page at: revenantscomic.com
#furry #art #furryart #revenants #webcomic

A teaser frame from the latest page of REVENANTS

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brainwavez.org @brainwavez.bsky.social · 22h

Film Review: Tron: Ares
www.brainwavez.org/screen/film/...

(Spoiler free.)

A still from Tron: Ares: The Dillinger Systems programs that had gained access to the ENCOM Grid via a hack make their escape back to the Dillinger Systems Grid.

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Nerine Dorman @nerinedorman.bsky.social · 17d

This is your periodical reminder that Toby Bennett and I wrote an epic sword-and-sandals adventure about a grumpy senior barbarian general and his disgraced elven priestess frenemy.

Book cover of The Serpent's Quest by Nerine Dorman and Toby Bennett.

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Alanna Smith @alannamode.bsky.social · 16d

Give folks their flowers

No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier

"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

Murlin @murlin.bsky.social · 16d

From bravewave.net/interviews/t...

Mo: Do you remember the first time you met someone who said they loved your work on Mega Man 2?

Tateishi: You’re the first, in 2013. No one else has.

Mo: Wow. I’m surprised. I don’t even have a follow-up question… how could no one come up and say something.

Tateishi: …

Mo: Now that you know how big Mega Man 2 is outside of Japan, do you look fondly back at the soundtrack?

Tateishi: Yeah, my thoughts have changed since I met you and became more aware of how people felt. But even when I was at Konami, I didn’t even bother telling anyone I did Mega Man 2. So the fact you came all the way to Japan to tell me these things makes me very happy I worked on the game all those years ago.

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Fifth Ace Comics - Support on Ko-Fi & Patreon @fifthacecomics.org · 16d

Repost your profile picture.

Rimple Fabblestabble, criminal deep gnome divination wizard aka, a small medium at large.

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Dwuff 🇿🇦✨ @dwuff.com · 21d

Artists, quote with something silly

A drawing I did in ink and coloured in digitally. It's an alien hotboxing with a huge joint in a space ship. The text on it reads "take me to your dealer" and it is watermarked with www.dwuff.com

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David Augustyn @davidaug.bsky.social · 15d

I didn't see anyone else making one, so I decided to do a quick #orctober art prompt list.

I have a bunch of stuff to do, so I probably won't even get around to doing any myself.
But I thought it would be fun.

Orctober 2025
Unofficial art prompt list

1. Fire
2. Fury
3. Ritual
4. Clever
5. Enemy
6. Stone
7. Fear
8. Herb
9. Lucky
10. Flag
11. Metal
12. Confusion
13. Magic
14. Drunk
15. Lunch
16. Thunder
17. Jealousy
18. Betting
19. Rich
20. Hat
21. Wind
22. Happiness
23. Pray
24. Old
25. Mount
26. Water
27. Sadness
28. Decoration
29. Lazy
30. Secret
31. Meat

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ɯᴉpɹɐɾ ɯᴉʇ 🇿🇦 @timmehjimmeh.bsky.social · 17d

I'm closing international orders for the print run of my #webcomic, #Revenants, this coming Friday! If you want a copy (or two?) and/or some of my merch from the #SAFC2025 Dealers Den, now's your last chance in 2025 if you live outside of South Africa!

A promotional image for the print edition of REVENANTS. The image shows books one and two, learning on some military style bags, on a camouflage patterned surface. A smattering of 9mm bullets are scattered around. Along the side there is quick blurb in the same vein as the post, as well as a QR code to order.

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Romy | Unsigned Double @niminy.bsky.social · 16d

If you want to read a bit more about our latest update 👀 #indiegame #gamedev

unsigneddoublecollective.itch.io/fossil-quest...

Decorate your house and place your exhibits

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brainwavez.org @brainwavez.bsky.social · 19d

Cape Town: Batman Day tomorrow at Reader's Den Comic Shop Wynberg and Tyger Valley.

Details here: readersden.co.za/batman-day-2...

#SAComics

Batman Day - 27 September (in-store event) - Readers Den

📣 BATMAN DAY 2025 – SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – in-store event 📍 Wynberg Store – 9.00am – 2.00pm📍 Tyger Valley Store – 9.00am – 7.00pm ❗️Score specially published Batman Day 2025 comics on the day ! ☑️FRE...

readersden.co.za

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Mandy J Watson @mandyjwatson.bsky.social · 23d

Anyway, I made a Bitsy game and I had a really good experience doing it. I'm particularly proud of the big piece of art towards the end, which I spent much of Saturday doing.

It's gothic horror with dark humour so it's not for everyone but I hope you enjoy it.

mandyjwatson.itch.io/to-reanimate...

To Reanimate Thomas, Freshly Deceased by Mandy J Watson

A gothic horror Bitsy game for SA Game Jam 2025.

mandyjwatson.itch.io

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Danielle Albertyn ⭑★ 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖎𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝖈𝖑𝖔𝖘𝖊𝖉 ★⭑ @milo-wildcat.bsky.social · 20d

A friend of mine has her comic up online! totally worth the read!
sophiethegiantslayer.co.za

Sophie the Giantslayer

sophiethegiantslayer.co.za

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ɯᴉpɹɐɾ ɯᴉʇ 🇿🇦 @timmehjimmeh.bsky.social · 20d

International orders for #REVENANTS Book Two are closing this time next week! I won't be shipping international orders again until I restock for my next con, which may well only be next year! So if you want a copy, order form is below!
#webcomic #furry #furryart #comic #indie

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ɯᴉpɹɐɾ ɯᴉʇ 🇿🇦 @timmehjimmeh.bsky.social · 19d

Cape Town friends! If you find yourself in the city centre, check in at @thebooklounge.bsky.social! They were kind enough to grab some copies of #REVENANTS, and they look reeeeal good on the shelves! Why not look at some other local graphic novels and books while you're at it?

Copies of my self published comic, REVENANTS, on display in the bookshop, The Book Lounge, in Cape Town.

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Sep 10

From groundbreaking games and immersive art, to inspiring talks and unforgettable parties — Playtopia is where every vibe collides.
TICKET LINK IN BIO 🔗

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brainwavez.org @brainwavez.bsky.social · 29d

Alt text: SA Game Jam 19-22 September 2025. 3 days to go.

(BTW the link is here: itch.io/jam/sa-game-...)

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