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Adurna ✨Comms open✨ @alchemistssketches.bsky.social · 2h

Hello #PortfolioDay!
I’m a Greece-based illustrator and printmaker who loves experimenting with colors and different media 🌟

✉️ [email protected]
🎨 annat.crd.co
☕️ ko-fi.com/alchemistssk...

A woman with light greenish skin and seaweed-like hair walking in a swamp, surrounded by animals.

A fox standing on an outcropping by a blue fiery lake, its eyes glowing orange-red.

A linocut print of a seagull flying against a bright blue backdrop with clouds.

A linocut print that reads “Love is the only reason to do anything in this life.” In different fonts

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 5h

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RainyCraze @rainycraze.bsky.social · 6h

Iselda narrowed her eyes at the inconvenient intruders. She had to pretend she didn’t see them well in the dark even with the candle, because that’s what humans do. “Why would you come to me with that attitude? I have big plans for this place.”
#criticalrolefanart #tgtt @exandriaartists.bsky.social

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Madeline☕️✨ @madartsyworks.bsky.social · 12h

Bells Hells, ep. 01✨

[ #criticalrole | #criticalrolefanart ]

digital drawing of Laudna and Imogen from Critical Role, sitting inside a gondala with a framed style background. Imogen, looking concerned as Laudna calms her.

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Caddin Schieler @caddinschieler.bsky.social · 9h

I love it when we create things that will disproportionately and actively harm women. And then distribute them for free. Let alone the surge in traffic they're doubtless to get, which then will rapidly consume our water and electricity. An Oroboros of disinformation, destruction, and death.

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 15h

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues. We realize this made it less useful/enjoyable to many users who had no mental health problems, but given the seriousness of the issue we wanted to get this right.

Now that we have been able to mitigate the serious mental health issues and have new tools, we are going to be able to safely relax the restrictions in most cases.

In a few weeks, we plan to put out a new version of ChatGPT that allows people to have a personality that behaves more like what people liked about 4o (we hope it will be better!). If you want your ChatGPT to respond in a very human-like way, or use a ton of emoji, or act like a friend, ChatGPT should do it (but only if you want it, not because we are usage-maxxing).

In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our “treat adult users like adults” principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults.

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 8h

Definitely gotta get used to it. Like how i had to get used to the cpap. But we will prevail. And hopefully by the time we do, we will have less stress.

🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 8h

I should do that too. Already have jaw popping tho, so I really should have done it a long time ago. Don't be like me! XD

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Zeth (they/them) @zethdoesart.bsky.social · 21h

Get to know more about the man-eating giant frogs with the Tourist's Guide to Tal'Dorei: Northeast!

Thank you for the opportunity @exandriaartists.bsky.social, it's been a blast.
#TGTT #CriticalRoleFanart #Man-eatingGiantFrogs #frogs #CriticalRole

a wildlife spreadsheet about the man-eating giant frogs, on the left shown in the daylight, on the right in the night, above there is two rectangles, one showing its eggs that are currently developing, and one showing two humanoid figures mounted on the beast behind streaks of sunlight that fought their way in through the canopy. On the left, there's a specimen while sitting down, its skin folded into multiple creases, sitting happily next to a small pond. It has reddish brown warts and fins that can be found on its back and legs, the colour is turning into a cyan blue at the tips of them. It has a stripe running across its eyes (like an eyeshadow) all the way to its stub of a tail. Its eggs are resting close to the shore. On the right, there's a giant toad standing on its hind legs, the cyan stripes across its sides and at the tip of its fins glowing eerily in the night. Its mouth is open, showing multiple rows of sharp teeth. Next to it, there is a human figure for scale, showing the beast is almost four times taller than the average human.

the rectangle with the developing eggs, next to them there is a description: [Man-eating giant toad eggs: They require more water due to their size; thus they are laid close to abundant springs or rivers]

the rectangle with the two elven figures riding the giant frog. it has a saddle on its back and reins fixed in its mouth, next to them a description: [the tamers - death rate: 94%. Some swamp residents try taming these beasts, and though they are mostly unsuccessful, when they get lucky, the giant toad bonds to its tamer for life]

Next to the sat boy, there is two other texts: [Bufo Magnus Homo Manducare (latin name for the man-eating giant frogs). A bufo magnus in its natural habitat, in a calm state]

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MarcoMaps Bernardini @marcomaps.bsky.social · 20h

Hi #PortfolioDay !
I'm Marco, a queer cartographer specialized in creating maps that make you want to live and have adventures in them! 🏰🌲

A map of a 80's themed American suburban town

A map of a Dwarven city built on the side of a giant waterfall

A map of a continent with diverse biomes and zoomins of various locations

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Ghoul - comms open @poisonghoulart.bsky.social · 20h

t's #PortfolioDay again!

I'm Ghoul, a freelance artist open for commissions and looking for work in ttrpg's - anything that specialises in lesbians or robots is my jam ✨

✉️ [email protected]
✨ ko-fi.com/poisonghoulart
✨ vgen.co/poisonghoulart
✨ poisonghoulart.carrd.co

A black and white illustration of a cathedral inspired warforged who is holding a giant censer that fills the ground with smoke. They are backlit and standing in an archway

An illustration of a female presenting person standing in a body of water with long magma hair that flows out onto the water.

An illustration of Devexian from Critical Role in a workshop repairing other aeormatons

A linework illustration of a bow and tapestry depicting various scenes from Epic the musical

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 9h

Same. My therapist keeps being like "how can we do stress mitigation" and im like....in this economy? At this job???? Be for real....

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Punto @punto.bsky.social · 19h

Hello #portfolioday!

I'm Toby aka. Punto, a fantasy illustrator from the UK, currently looking for work in TTRPG/TCG/book illustration!

🌿 puntopng.carrd.co
🍂 [email protected]

Illustration of a firbolg character inspired by a highland cow with a small red pseudodragon perched on his shoulder in a snowy environment.

Illustration of Jester and Artagan from Critical Role. Jester is holding a pink blueberry cupcake in her hands while Artagan stands behind her with his fingers crossed. The silhouette of a hag's hand reaches towards them

Illustration of a figure on a maned wolf mount stalking through a foggy, desolate wasteland.

Illustration of a half-elven dhampir man in a Victorian-esque doctor's attire. Blood stains his apron, sleeves and corners of his mouth.

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Red POP! News @redpopnews.bsky.social · 19h

Western Alaska is hurting right now. Coastal communities are facing devastating flooding from Typhoon Halong. Homes destroyed, families displaced, villages cut off.

They could use our assistance!

#WesternAlaska #MutualAid #DISASTERRELIEF #boost #indigisky #redpopnews

A a teal flyer for the Western Alaska Disaster Relief with a QR code to donate. Text reads:

WESTERN ALASKA DISASTER RELIEF

Alaska's Western coastal communities are experiencing devastating impacts from Typhoon Halong, with families displaced and villages facing severe flooding and loss.

ONLINE FUNDRAISER:
Join us in supporting relief efforts. Scan the QR code to donate
online. All funds raised will go directly to
assisting communities.
QUYANA CAKNEQ - QUYANAQPAK - QAGAASAKUNG - TAIKUU
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MAHSÌ CHO - GUNALCHÈESH - HÀW’AA - THANK YOU

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Loren 🦇 @circuslollipop.bsky.social · 19h

Hello #PortfolioDay!

I'm a fantasy illustrator with a fondness for the whimsical and the gothic. I also love fantasy/historical clothing! Currently looking for bookish work

Portfolio: cara.app/circuslollipop
🔗: beacons.ai/circuslollipop
✉️: [email protected]

Illustration of a nervous young man with tan skin, dark hair, and dark Victorian clothes, holding a book close to his chest.

Back view of a girl with white hair and a purple dress smiling serenely as she stretches her arm out towards a small black and red dragon

An illustration of a vampire man with black hair and a red suit gazing wistfully offscreen while sitting in a tree. Beside him on the tree is a wooden sign reading TURN BACK NOW.

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Artists' Guild of Exandria @exandriaartists.bsky.social · 18h

From Tumblr:

Uniform of the Whitestone Rifle Corps, as designed by Lord Percival Fredreckstein von Mussel Klossowski de Rolo III.... #TGTT #CriticalRoleFanArt

User - / wizardpostingworld

Artwork Link - www.tumblr.com/wizardpostin...

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💬 0 🔁 9 ❤️ 25 · Uniform of the Whitestone Rifle Corps, as designed by Lord Percival Fredreckstein von Mussel Klossowski de Rolo III. (Click for better quality!) It's been my absolute honor to be…

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Clya Lyren @clya-lyren.bsky.social · 17h

Hey #Portfolioday

I'm Clya! I am open for personal & commercial work.

I've done commercial work for books, board games, and prints

For personal commissions, check out my vgen: vgen.co/Clya

LINK HUB & EMAIL CONTACT: clyalyren.carrd.co

PORTFOLIO: clya.artstation.com

#art #artsky

A drawing of Jaheira from Baldur's Gate 3 drawn by Clya_Lyren. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right. Jaheira stands in the center of the image holding a scimitar, with a panther's face reflected in the blade.

Two skeletons in blue victorian ballgowns holds hands and dance together. The background is dark reds and oranges. Behind the two skeletons are a pair of hands, the left hand holds a puppeteer strings onto the left skeleton. The right hand's stings have been cut off of the right skeleton and hang limply.

A digital drawing of a man standing upon bloodied snow. He holds a naginata in one hand and a shield in the other, which rests against his leg. Behind him are 3 tattered, bloodied flags.

A digital illustration of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His arms are crossed, and he holds a lit cigarette in one hand. Behind him is a black car. In the background is a yellow moon covered by fog and smoke.

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Skye Blu @skyeblu.bsky.social · 17h

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I'm Skye! I'm an animator currently working as a medical illustrator and video editor for Armando Hasudungan. In between projects, I like to pick up illustration or short animation commissions.

Animation reel: youtu.be/qBVQzKjyIYw
Portfolio: skyeblu-portfolio.carrd.co

Some art:

A small, less than one-month old sky bison standing defensively next to a young Xingchen. Ten other yearling sky bison and four other air nomad kids stand at a distance around them.

Aurelien, a dhampir warlock, sitting on the docks with a mojito on hand. Sunlight shines through the glass creating a lens flare effect.

Kestrel, my Chronurgy Wizard, in her beach outfit - a light teal flowy top and blue beach shorts adorned with a white ribbon on the left hip. She is holding a blue popsicle.

Avalon holding two daggers in a battle stance

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~.Meg.~ @megzilla87.bsky.social · 16h

Happy #Portfolioday!!

I’m still on the lookout for studio background painting positions or freelance illustration work! 🥰💖

~.Meg.~ @megzilla87.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hey #PortfolioDay!! 🎨✏️

I'm Meg! I have 11 years of animation industry experience, working in primarily BG Paint and Layout for TV animation, and am looking for full time studio work!

Feel free to check out my Carrd for my portfolio & other links where you can find me online! megzilla87.carrd.co

Painted piece of an tree-top elven city with two young half elves, Vax'ildan and Vex'ahlia sitting under a warm yellow light.

Pike Trickfoot, a gnome cleric of Sarenrae, conducting a spirit check spell on warforged, Fresh Cut Grass while in Pike's cozy little cottage.

Background of a large fallen log with purple foliage and mossy green grass speckled with light.

Exterior painting of brightly coloured row houses from San Fransisco.

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 9h

Absolutely heartbroken...

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MarcoMaps Bernardini @marcomaps.bsky.social · 15h

I can't imagine how many hearts Drew Struzan's art touched. How many creative mind he sparked. How many art careers he kickstarted.

This is the pinnacle of Art, a thing A/I slop will never manage to reach.

Thanks for your legacy, Drew.
May your memory be a blessing and your art be a seedling.

A collage of movie posters (focus on faces) made by the late incredible Drew Struzan

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 9h

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I have my links in my portfolio day post.
bsky.app/profile/conj...

🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 9h

Oh my, it's #portfolioday!
I am Sydney. I'm an illustrator & character artist. I love drawing fantasy & fashion art.
Commissions are open on my Ko-fi, but there is a queue. I've also opened a patreon recently!

🎨Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ConjuredRa...
☕️Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/conjuredrabb...

#bskyartist

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Clya Lyren @clya-lyren.bsky.social · 15h

Since I just hit 2.6k (thank you!) and it's #portfolioday I want to do an #artshare / #starterpack post:

If you are open for commissions (personal/commercial):

🧡 Share your art/links/portfolio day post!
🧡 Interact with others!
🧡 Share this post!

I'll add you to a starter pack too if you like!

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HaileyJensenArt @haileyjensenart.bsky.social · 14h

Hi #portfolioday 🎨 I’m Hailey, a freelance illustrator specializing in character and costume design. My commissions are open ✨ 3rd character belonging to @/magspeaches.bsky.social, 4th to @/asphodelles.bsky.social ! #art #characterdesign #costumedesign #ocart #fantasyart

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🎉🎉 Patreon Open! 🎉🎉 @conjuredrabbit.bsky.social · 9h

Something I wonder all the time. My wife works in an ER and so few of her coworkers mask. Like you literally don't know what is coming in, don't become ground 0 for the next plague....

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Krane | Stained Karbon @stainedkarbon.bsky.social · 12h

Aw, did I miss #portfolioday? Lets try anyway...

I'm Krane, I make battlemaps for TTRPG needs, would like to be an artist for top down environments in video games some day!

Here is my portfolio: cara.app/stainedkarbon
And my patreon if you're looking for maps: www.patreon.com/StainedKarbo...

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