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@cuttledreams.bsky.social

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Not asocial, just bad at it. Sometimes draws bugs and other stuff. Hope you like some of it. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cuttledreams Tips/Comms: https://ko-fi.com/cuttledreams

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cambrian epic wet animal @dinoserious.bsky.social · 11h

#invertober 13, banded sugar ant 🐜

#invertober2025

sketchy drawing of a banded sugar ant looking at the viewer on an orange background. "SUGAR!" is written above its abdomen

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Dan Liimatta @danliimatta.bsky.social · 13h

#daily 39: Mermaids | Horror

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Arthur Baron-Clément @arthur.baron-clement.com · 8h

Hello again #PortfolioDay
I'm a french illustrator specializing in landscapes and sceneries.
✉️ [email protected]
🔗 arthur.baron-clement.com/en/

Composite of 16 digital landscape paintings.

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Suzanne 🪡 in Brno: Oct 17-19🪡 @anatomoth.bsky.social · 20h

"Where are your thoughts?" original acrylic painting now available on my shop. Give it a lovely home!

ko-fi.com/s/2fb68c3300

more originals are on the way, currently working on uploading them!

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Petra Korlević @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 1d

Day 13 #Invertober2025 - Banded sugar ant (Camponotus consobrinus) 🐜

#SciArt #invertebrates

semi-realistic drawing of a banded sugar ant, a chunky ant with a black head and abdomen with an orange thorax and legs, on a black background.

semi-realistic drawing of a banded sugar ant, a chunky ant with a black head and abdomen with an orange thorax and legs, on a white background.

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Zuccnini 🎃🦖 @zuccnini.bsky.social · 20h

Taking some honey with the bees.
[ #art #watercolor #oc ]

Watercolor artwork of wormbo stealing honey from a jar with bees accompanying it.

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♣Sincerely♣ @lycosiday.bsky.social · 23h

Vulturetober days 10-13
#vulturetober #vulture #beardedvulture #griffonvulture #lappetfacedvulture #whiterumpedvulture #art #birds #birdart

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ACLU @aclu.org · 13h

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Ghost @ghostlycorvid.bsky.social · 1d

Out here educating the nation's youth about the existence of the coolest bug in the world
🎨 @cochayuyocreations.bsky.social

Calla the trilobite beetle wearing orange flannel and a workshop apron

The same, but standing more to the side so the table is visible

A back view to show off all that gorgeous work Yuyo did

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Noll @nollthere.bsky.social · 1d

#repostober
I love leeches!

Digital art of a rather cutely rendered leech on a yellow background. Its mouth area is shaped like a heart and there is blood on its teeth.

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Ligus @greyauk.bsky.social · 19h

Call out for scientists! 👇🚨

We are still looking for scientists who would like to work on a deep sea art project.

A view artists are still looking for a teammate to create gorgous art and to celebrate the deep sea.

🦑 🐟 🐡 🐙 🦀 #SundayFishSketch

Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎨🔬 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & DEEP-SEA SCIENTISTS!

💡 Open to ALL artists & scientists
 🗓 Deadline: August 31
 📍 Apply via the short form in our bio / link below!

🔗 forms.gle/SftLbez3ML2j...

Are you inspired by the mysteries of the deep? We're launching a new initiative ArtSea Matchmaking that pairs artists and scientists for creative collaborations rooted in deep-sea science.
Together, you'll co-create compelling work that bridges disciplines and reaches wider audiences through exhibitions and outreach.

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TheDinosaurMann @thedinosaurmann.bsky.social · 6d

The very first Pumpkin patch🎃

Illustration for a wonderful client!

#TheDinosaurMann

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Tofu @tofupixel.bsky.social · Nov 2

I never posted this here, but I made a pretty big write-up over on Tumblr for anyone interested in learning #pixelart!
It's a guide on software, fundamentals, jargon and resources.

Since links are legal on Bsky I can share it: www.tumblr.com/tofupixel/75...
#tutorial

Hope someone finds it useful!

A screenshot of a tumblr post reading:

"Title: So you want to learn pixel art?
Subtitle: Part 1 of ??? - The Basics!

Hello, my name is Tofu and I'm a professional pixel artist. I have been supporting myself with freelance pixel art since 2020, when I was let go from my job during the pandemic."

Two images comparing artistic improvement, the left is of a rudimentary tree, and the right is of a statue in a wall recess surrounded by plants and dappled light.

"My progress, from 2017 to 2024. IMO the only thing that really matters is time and effort, not some kind of natural talent for art.

This guide will not be comprehensive, as nobody should be expected to read allat. Instead I will lean heavily on my own experience, and share what worked for me, so take everything with a grain of salt. This is a guide, not a tutorial. Cheers!"

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Christie 🖤 @ndchristie.bsky.social · Dec 14

It’s a crime I haven’t posted Chime here yet
#CharacterDesign #PixelArt #EmberHearts

Pixel art portrait of a girl with cat ears and blue markings on her face and forearms, next to an in-game sprite of a Nue Chimera, a monster with suspiciously similar hair and skin patterns

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FossilLad123 Open(3/3) @fossillad123.bsky.social · Oct 26

[ Diabolo ]

" A fearsome vivosaur that causes one of the opponents to be scared at the start of battle. Be wary of its harmful support effects. "

#fossilfighters #dinosaurs #fakesaur #3Dart #art

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cambrian epic wet animal @dinoserious.bsky.social · 1d

#invertober 12, pacific razor clam :p

#invertober2025

thick lined art of a pacific razor clam sticking its siphon out. it is drawn in blue and white, on an orange background with "RAZOR!" written above it in stylized yellow block lettering. there are jagged patterns in the same yellow filling in negative space

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Dan Liimatta @danliimatta.bsky.social · 1d

#daily 38 unicorn | cursed tome

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Kataba @katataba.bsky.social · 6d

Goretober day 4 - teeth

basically just a gelada baboon....

#goretober #goretober2025 #art #horror #teeth #creature

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Ari Ganahl- Commissions Open! @arithetonberry.bsky.social · 1d

I love how this cicada came out- will definitely be making more :) 🐡🧩

painted cicada magnet in green, yellow, and orange

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Filippo Nicolini 🧬 @filonico.bsky.social · 2d

Particularly happy to see #bivalves! My PhD was almost entirely on bivalve #genomics, so Ive been drawing them for papers (self-promotion below) #MarineLife🖥️🧬

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Tho this the first w/ soft parts too, instead of only the shell!

Day 12 of #invertober2025 is the Pacific razor clam

A vectorial digital drawing of a Siliqua patula, or Pacific Razor Clam, set against a pale blue background. The clam is shown extending its large, fleshy pale cream-colored siphon from one end of its shell. The shell itself is long, narrow, and slightly curved, with a glossy appearance. It is colored in shades of golden-brown and tan, featuring distinct concentric growth rings that run perpendicular to its length. The text "invertobter2025 - Day 12" is in the bottom right corner.

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nao70shark @nao70shark.bsky.social · 2d

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Dean Allison @deanallison.bsky.social · 1d

There is a lovely Phallus impudicus somewhere under that lot...
#fungi #mycology

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Nicole 🪲 @fossilforager.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately it looks like we won’t be hitting the preorder minimum for these hats unless we get some more orders!

So if you’re interested in a leafcutter ant hat or are considering holiday gifts, please preorder! 🐜🌿

Available below ⬇️

A photo of an olive green dad cap with two embroidered brown leafcutter ants holding leaves. It is photographed on top of a rock.

A photo of an olive green dad cap with two embroidered brown leafcutter ants holding leaves, but photographed from a different angle. It is photographed on top of a rock.

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JMFenner @jmfenner.bsky.social · 1d

Inktober Day 12 - Shredded

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CuttleDreams 🪱🪳 @cuttledreams.bsky.social · 2d

(shhh testing something have a crane fly)

A very loose sketch of a phantom crane fly with very big feet.

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