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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓

@britaustin.bsky.social

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Artist of Dark Fantasy & Whimsical Gothic Horror | Pun-derfully cursed Illustrator Absolutely not 3 mischievous goblins in a coat. 𝔴𝔴𝔴.𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔞𝔲𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔫.𝔠𝔬𝔪 🏳️‍🌈𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔶/𝔰𝔥𝔢🏴‍☠️ 💜 𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔱@𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔞𝔲𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔫.𝔠𝔬𝔪💜

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hello Bluesky! I'm Brit, a queer illustrator & fine artist whose work conjure whimsical horror & dark fantasy. I adore creating narrative gallery and publishing artwork, especially book covers and tarot!

💜WEB: britaustin.com
💜LINKS: britaustin.com/links
💜EMAIL: [email protected]

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'm thrilled to announce that "The Hermit" will make her debut at @sideshowgallerychicago "Tarot Esoterica" Gallery Art Show - opening reception this Friday, June 20 from 6-10pm in Chicago, IL! 🕯️

#TarotEsoterica #SummerSolstice #sideshowgallery #thehermit #tarot

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · May 26

If you cannot run your business by following simple laws, you don’t have a business, you have a racket.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Christine Griffin @creepypretty.bsky.social · Apr 7

Forgot to post here! For @wowxwowgallery.bsky.social's recent show 'Memories Become Dreams', I wrangled a large (for me!) mixed media piece that cause me such grief but I think it worked??

'Cry Me a River of Dreams'

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#DarkArt #PopSurrealism #OriginalArt #ContemporaryArt

Mixed media piece, of a submerged head in a sea of gold. Moth wings hover to either side, as well as a halo of stars. The eyes are also leaking gold. Based on a dream I had, of being swallowed by molten metal.

Ad for my mixed media piece, of a submerged head in a sea of gold. Moth wings hover to either side, as well as a halo of stars. The eyes are also leaking gold. Based on a dream I had, of being swallowed by molten metal.

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Dev L. Ish @devlishtrouble.bsky.social · Mar 27

These posters turned out so good! Show tickets available at Richmondfringe.com
#rva #fringefestival #magician #thingstodoinrva photo by @britaustin.bsky.social

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Julie Dillon @juliedillon.bsky.social · Mar 6

I’m all set up at #ECCC! Come see me in the artist alley this weekend at table F-26. I have prints, books, and a ton of Magic: the Gathering artist proofs 👍

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thrilled to announce that one of my favorite pieces, “The Magus” was accepted and will be published in the Infected By Art 13th annual!

The Magus is a drawing by Brit Austin of a masc presenting person with long hair and beard, Hozier looking with a white and blue Luna looking moth over the eyes. He wears a crown of branches on his head. He is well dressed in a suit. The infinity symbol swirls above his head and roses trail down in the background. Based on the magician in Tarot.

A close up details of The Magus: a drawing by Brit Austin of a masc presenting person with long hair and beard, Hozier looking with a white and blue Luna looking moth over the eyes. He wears a crown of branches on his head. He is well dressed in a suit. The infinity symbol swirls above his head and roses trail down in the background. Based on the magician in Tarot.

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Winona Nelson @winonanelson.com · Mar 2

Final day to sign up under the extended signup period! If you know anyone looking for accountability and one on one guidance developing their portfolio or personal project, my class is perfect for them! Digital, traditional, or looking to switch from one to the other, all are welcome 💕

Winona Nelson @winonanelson.com · Feb 17

Enrollment for this semester of classes closes on Feb 23! Have you got a personal project in need of accountability? Want to build portfolio pieces toward Magic: the Gathering? Want to love making art again? Interested in comics or picture books? Join me this spring , class starts March 12!

The drow Drizzt Do'Urden holds his panther friend Guen as she starts to break apart into magic - an illustration for the cover of The Last Threshold by RA Salvatore

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 27

Of course I would not have survived without my pack of folks that keep me grounded and “sane”. One of my besties and fellow goblin @jessybot.bsky.social was kind enough to join me on this Atlanta adventure. To every success, there’s a community of support. I’m beyond grateful for their presence. 💜

One of my besties and booth goblin holding down the fort! They are behind the booth.

I’m not sure what happened here but i do know a mimic when I see one. This gumball machine is gated and locked away from sugar wanting hands.

𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 27

After a full day of vending, I often need to introvert, but one of my besties and vendor @catleesiscreations.bsky.social mustered up enough energy to check out a beautiful after party held by the owners of The Black Cat Tattoo Parlor in Atlanta - filled with dark antiques and riveting conversation.

Bat taxidermy at the Black Cat. Books and bats!!!

I could not get over this faucet shaped like an angry swan. I would go “bluuuuuuurgh” everytime the water came out. It’s only natural.

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 27

While I’m notorious for forgetting to take photos with folks, the moments shared with other creatives will be cherished. Vortex was a killer burger place with delightful staff and Flying Biscuit Co was equally grand.

#atlanta #artistadventures

𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 27

A little late but thank you Atlanta! While it was a bit of a chaotic adventure including a flat tire 20 min from home on an 8+ hour drive, I met some wonderful folks! 💜

Brit (me) with short purple hair posing infront of my dark art prints at my booth

Brit Austin Art booth at Oddities & Curiosities Expo Atlanta!

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Kaitlund - Accepting Private and commercial Illustration work @kaitlund.bsky.social · Feb 24

Kindness takes strength.

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⚡️J-Bot🤖 @jessybot.bsky.social · Feb 18

Jessy’s grand adventure for Atlanta’s #OdditiesandCuriositiesExpo is complete, and what an adventure it was. I didn’t get nearly as many pics as I would’ve liked, but here’s us chomping on epic paninis from #TheUrbanGrind. @britaustin.bsky.social, thanks so much for a truly memorable experience. 💘

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 19

It’s giving Elton John. Throw some glitter on and jam babyyyyyy ✨

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Marcela Bolívar @tropicalgloom.bsky.social · Feb 18

New book cover: House of Hearts by Skyla Arendt
Design and art direction by: Kristie Radwilovicz at Penguin Teen
❤️🩸🌹🥀♦️♠️

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 19

This is gorgeous!

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aemiron @aemiron.bsky.social · Feb 18

the butterfly prince

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · Feb 18

QRP with your favorite illustrators from your childhood!

For me it's Trina Schart Hyman, Leo and Diane Dillon, Mary GrandPre and Chris Van Allsburg.

Together they illustrated nearly all my favorite books and they are all HUGE influences on my work today!

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🌙Evil Sonny Ross🌞 @sonnyross.bsky.social · Feb 18

Someone's gotta do it I guess
New print here!
www.sonnyross.com/shop/together

A marching style band illustration of woodland creatures carrying weapons with a banner that says " We Will Just Have To Kill Him" in a childrens book style.

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Tea’s so happy being Teddy Roosevelt @teaberryblue.net · Feb 19

The scene in “Gender Queer” that these people object to specifically is one about modeling good sexual consent, BTW. It is literally a young person telling another young person that something makes them uncomfortable and their partner listening to them.

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Rhonda Libbey @rhondalibbey.bsky.social · Feb 19

Hey artist friends! Heads up if you’ve ever wanted to illustrate for Magic the Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons - You can submit your portfolio to them!

company.wizards.com/en/freelance...

Freelance Art Submissions | Wizards of the Coast

Are you an aspiring Wizards of the Coast artist? Submit your portfolio today for review by our art directors!

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𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙 𝐀𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓 @britaustin.bsky.social · Feb 13

Traveling to Atlanta, GA this weekend for the Oddities & Curiosities Expo! Find me on Floor 3, Booth 184! 💜

#oddities #oandcexpo #atlanta #darkart

Oddities and Curiosities Expo - Atlanta, Georgia and pictures of spooky art.

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Hope Doe @flyapples.bsky.social · Feb 11

I find you only at dusk
貴女を見つけるのは夕暮れしかない

A painting of a boy meeting his friend, who is a bat. They meet among the cherry blossoms in a dusk filled sky. Only in the spring time

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · Feb 10

Teaching an art history class or making a youtube tutorial on painting? Here are some female classical artists to reference so you don't get stuck listing the same old men over and over:

Artemisia Gentileschi
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
Judith Leyster
Elisabetta Sirani

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