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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)
@lri.bsky.social
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36, UK based traditional media illustrator. Creature design, Dinos, monsters and creepy things.
🚫No AI&NFTs🚫.

Commissions open✏️:
[email protected]

Store:
https://linktr.ee/lrillustrations

#illustration #creaturedesign #Paleoart
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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️) @lri.bsky.social · Jul 8
It’s #Portfolioday! 🥳

Hi everyone, I’m Luke. I’m a traditional media illustrator from the uk. I specialise in #creaturedesign, #Paleoart and #darkart. Prints and apparel at the link below.

linktr.ee/lrillustrati...

Thanks for your time 😊
#illustration @portfolioday.bsky.social #sciart #artsky
Four of my best portraits. All graphite on 110gsm paper. Edited via ‘Photoshop/KRITA/Photopea’. From top left, a self portrait, a zombie, a vampire and a portrait of Lord Maul from Star Wars. Four monsters and fantasy pieces. All graphite on 110gsm paper. Edited in ‘Photoshop/KRITA/Photopea’. From top left. A TLOU inspired creature portrait, a knight devoured by tree roots, a Numanorian soldier from the Tolkien universe and my fan art of ‘The Eye of Webbish Bog’ from Star Wars. Four of my best creature pieces. All graphite on 110gsm paper. Edited in ‘Photoshop/KRITA/Photopea’. From top left. The Space Pirate Commodore (creature concept), The Nightmare (creature concept), my version of ‘Enoch’ from ‘Over the Garden Wall’ and a ‘Xenomorph’. Four Dino illustrations. All graphite on 110gsm paper, edited in ‘Photoshop/KRITA/Photopea’. From top left. Megalosaurus, Tyrannosaurs Rex, Another Rex and a Dilophosaurus
lri.bsky.social
Could he do it?, could he grab victory from the jaws of Lando?. How on earth did Norris drop that?!

Tomorrow will be potentially monumental

#F1 #formula1 #QatarGP #QatarF1 🇶🇦
f1tv.bsky.social Formula 1 @f1tv.bsky.social · 2h
OSCAR PIASTRI TAKES POLE IN QATAR!!! 🤩

What a final lap from the Aussie 💪

#F1 #QatarGP
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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nataliajagielska.bsky.social
Doodles for Hong Kong 🇭🇰

In response to the tragic Tai Po fire, I'm doing charity commissions. Anyone who puts over £25/250HKD into "Feeding Hong Kong" or Hong Kong SPCA can request a coloured doodle of any prehistoric animal 🙏
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
lri.bsky.social
Done, and easily the best thing I’ve drawn this year. ‘Predator’, portrait in 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper.

#illustration #Handmade #pencilart #monsters #creatureart #Creaturedesign #pencilart #graphiteart #Predator #Alien #sciart #drawing
A predator states back at you, his mandibles twitch as he snarls. One eye is milky and scared from a previous conflict. His dreads flow down his shoulders. Black and white.
November 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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laufman.bsky.social
BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS NOW!

25%OFF Everything including original art! My biggest sale of the year. Help me spread the word!

www.dereklaufman.com/shop
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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belgianboolean.bsky.social
Hey folks! I’m a concept artist with over 10 years of experience looking for my next opportunity! Whether it be full time or freelance, teams big or small, I’d love to help on your project

belgianbooleancg.com

You can also support me with tips to help pay bills

ko-fi.com/belgianboolean

Cheers!
October 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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dillonsnook.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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jeffridge.bsky.social
#leaveingorbit #procreate
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
lri.bsky.social
SALE!

All my prints are now just £5 each (+P&P)! until Monday morning or until I run out of stock. Link below

lukeridgeillustrations.bigcartel.com

#illustration #prints #BlackFriday #Artsale #StarWars #TheLastOfUs #LordOfTheRings #printdesign #Handmade #Limitededition
All prints now just £5 each (+P&P). Each will be signed, numbered and stampted for authenticity. Limited edition, once they’re gone they’re gone!
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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scoobtoobins.bsky.social
#portfolioday
Hi my name is Alisha.
I am a freelance illustrator, painter and comic maker based in North Wales. Looking to work in freelance variant cover artwork. My Email is always open to those looking for one.

Web: scoobtoobins.com
Email: [email protected]
Socials: @scoobtoobins
October 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
lri.bsky.social
Backed 🫡

Issue 1 was excellent fun, Matt is a superb writer who always brings his A-Game to his creations. Absolutely brilliant.

#supportlocal #artists #comics #Artsky #Comicbooks
mattgarvey1981.bsky.social Matt Garvey @mattgarvey1981.bsky.social · 1d
Guys, Only a couple of weeks left to pick up a copy of Gangsters Versus Nazis #3 (and you can catch up if you've missed the first two) by the amazing @captainitaly.bsky.social and Me.
All shares and hearts are greatly appreciated, so please help spread the word!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mat...
GANGSTERS VERSUS NAZIS #1 to #3
The third explosive issue in the blood-soaked, pulp-action series. Missed the first two? Catch up with the story so far bundle!
www.kickstarter.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
lri.bsky.social
The day job has been the busiest I can remember in years. Work, eat, sleep, work etc. it’s so great to be busy, but wow it’s taken all my art time away with it 😅. The weekend will be a creative one, hopefully 🤞
a cartoon of homer simpson standing next to a bed with a clock that reads 7:10
Alt: Homer Simpson walks in and gets into bed, only for his alarm to go off a second later. He gets up and begins again, working multiple jobs at once. Marge watches on, looking concerned at her husbands back braking schedule.
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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rogueprintco.bsky.social
I made some cool new stuff for thought bubble this year, I’m starting to fulfil preorders, but they’re all still up in the shop for a couple of days.

Rogueprintco.com

Thanks for looking!

@peonygent.bsky.social
@sophmog.bsky.social
@wocco.bsky.social
@beckycloonan.bsky.social
A black tee with a Nazgûl riding a fell beast printed in white. Text reads - the Lord of the Rings Art by Peony Blue print of the Major and some mechs printed on Lilac tees art by Sophie Heywood Military green shirt with brown print - BARRY OF THE ROLLY OAK by Wocco Black tee printed in white with a Wolf surrounded by thorns and impaled by a flag which says - “heavy tidings” art by Becky Cloonan
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
lri.bsky.social
No sleep lost 🤷‍♂️ 😂
Seems Armin the AI dude doesn’t like my opinions. Shame.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
lri.bsky.social
This platform continues to move towards the acceptance that Gen AI is absolute evil and the bane of world society.

I’d try X, Armin. I feel you’d fit better over there 🙂‍↕️
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
lri.bsky.social
Introduce yourself with four spaceships. 🚀

#Spaceships #SciFi #Space
The Juggernaut, iconic horseshoe shaped ship belonging to ‘The Engineers’. ‘Alien - Covenant’. 2017 The ‘City Destroyer’. City sized saucer shaped ship used as the main arsenal of the invading aliens. ‘independence Day’ 1996 The Imperial Super Star Destroyer. The Executor. Lord Vaders flag ship of the Imperial fleet. ‘Star Wars - The Empire Strike’s Back’ 1980 The Jupiter 2, the interstellar family ship taking the Robinson family to their new home. ‘Lost in Space’ 1998
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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lri.bsky.social
Human artists?!

Use one piece to convince people to follow you.

#starwars #illustration #pencilart #traditionalart #handmade #graphiteart #vader #drawing #fanart #characterart #creatureart ✏️
A piece showing Lord Vader flanked by all his most trusted bounty hunters. Boba Fett, IG88, Bossk, Dengar, Zuckkus and 4LOM. The Millennium Falcon buzzes across the top of them all. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. All drawn individually and then edited together as one.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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sygnin.com
Well, since I have to get the car repainted... anyone want comms? 😅

They on sale coz Black Friday, why not.

#comms #commissionsopen
Sygnin (@sygnin)
Check out Sygnin's commissions and portfolio! | Hi! I'm Sygnin, I do fantasy illustrations, OC & comic stuff! ...
vgen.co
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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mattgarvey1981.bsky.social
Literally ONE backer away from hitting 200!
Who is gonna get us there?!!!!
Gangsters versus Nazis #1 to #3 is funding RIGHT NOW!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mat...
GANGSTERS VERSUS NAZIS #1 to #3
The third explosive issue in the blood-soaked, pulp-action series. Missed the first two? Catch up with the story so far bundle!
www.kickstarter.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
lri.bsky.social
Facts:
•Europe isn’t a country
•8 EU countries make Batteries
•The UK is in early stage production also
•EU+UK haven’t ruled out FF engines, 2035 is the end of new engine production. Pre-existing FF vehicles are fine.
•Europe E-fuel is also a major player.
•Lutnik is a parasite
🚗
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d
Lutnick on the EU: "Another example -- they rule out diesel gas and you gotta have batteries here by 2035. But Europe doesn't make batteries! Only certain countries make batteries and Europe is not one of them. They gotta think better about themselves ... come on! Think correctly."
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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lri.bsky.social
A little Starfleet doodle on my lunch break. Inspired by the ever incredible @admiralbuck.bsky.social

I don’t draw enough spaceships.

#starfleet #startrek #sciart #Spaceship #illustration #handmade #pencilart 🚀
A Starfleet ship with overly long nacelles flys away from the viewer into the dark of space. A small pencil doodle on A4 printer paper. Drawn in HB.
August 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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lri.bsky.social
QRT your growth!
2017-2025

#illustration #paleoart #pencilart #dinosaurs 🦖
A Dinosaur. Portrait from 2017. Graphite on paper. My render style was much more deliberate back then. Lots of obviously lines to show form and depth. Black and white. A T-Rex portrait from 2025. My rendering has come along way. More levels, more layers of graphite. Much more tone and depth. Plus my ability with lighting has also grown. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. Black and white, edited in ‘Photopea’
April 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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peonygent.bsky.social
yes you bet me and @rogueprintco.bsky.social did a lotr shirt and yes you bet you can get it to own and wear on your body

roguescreenprint.bigcartel.com/product/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
lri.bsky.social
A dull race brings a moment of madness. Now the last two races couldn’t be more important. Feels a bit manufactured given how awful the race was, but rules are rules.

#McLaren #LasVegas #LasVegasGP #F1 #FormulaOne #USA #UnitedStates 🇺🇸
November 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
lri.bsky.social
Enough of this #F1!, come on now. I’m all for interesting sponsors but this nonsense has to stop. The #US races have to calm down.

#LasVegas #LasVegasGP #F1 #FormulaOne #USA #UnitedStates 🇺🇸
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Pig of a track.

That’s wasn’t worth a 4am Sunday start. Style over substance?

Still great points for #Lando, and builds points on #Piastri. Some questionable stewards calls, manufacturing drama. #Merc looked solid.

#LasVegas #LasVegasGP #F1 #FormulaOne #USA #UnitedStates 🇺🇸
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM