Maalus
@maalus.com
Illustrator and graphic designer. Creator and maker. Purveyor of the strange and fantastic.
Available for freelance work and commissions
www.maalus.com
Available for freelance work and commissions
www.maalus.com
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Maalus
@maalus.com
· Apr 9
Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Maalus, an artist & designer with a weakness for fantasy and science fiction.
Currently offering a "Dreams Come True" discount rate for people whose creative projects need a little extra help getting to that final stage!
Currently offering a "Dreams Come True" discount rate for people whose creative projects need a little extra help getting to that final stage!
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Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
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Currently slooowly browsing through a large gallery (2000+) of vintage photos of people posing with their cars. SO many neat people / cars.
January 20, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Currently slooowly browsing through a large gallery (2000+) of vintage photos of people posing with their cars. SO many neat people / cars.
Any artists on here with calendars available? I'm looking for the new year and I'd rather support independent artists than buy from Amazon or the big publishers.
Hit me with recommendations or links!
#art #BSNM #SupportArtists
Hit me with recommendations or links!
#art #BSNM #SupportArtists
January 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Any artists on here with calendars available? I'm looking for the new year and I'd rather support independent artists than buy from Amazon or the big publishers.
Hit me with recommendations or links!
#art #BSNM #SupportArtists
Hit me with recommendations or links!
#art #BSNM #SupportArtists
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when I was starting out, (pre-internet) I asked another artist a question about buying the chemicals to make a blue line (again, very long time ago) & they said they weren't going to tell me because I was competition & that's when I decided I'd never be a dick like that to another artist
Cartoonists getting mad over the 'what brush do you use?' question baffles me (and I have absolutely seen them in uproar over it, ye gods 🙄). Someone wants to know about your tools! don't you like talking about the tools you use to make comics? I know I do! Ask me about my brush!!!
A surefire way to make comics readership shrink away is to make casual readers feel stupid & embarrassed for making basic comments or asking basic questions. That’s why I cringe when artists get loudly defensive about stuff like “this reminds me of Steven Universe!” or even “what brushes do you use”
December 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
when I was starting out, (pre-internet) I asked another artist a question about buying the chemicals to make a blue line (again, very long time ago) & they said they weren't going to tell me because I was competition & that's when I decided I'd never be a dick like that to another artist
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Christmas is hard for many. The years roll, the ghosts at the table increase. We’re haunted by the absence of voices, of laughter engines who drank and ate with us. This can be day of remembrance rituals. For what it’s worth, Hooklanders near and far are in my candles today. Be gentle on yourselves.
December 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Christmas is hard for many. The years roll, the ghosts at the table increase. We’re haunted by the absence of voices, of laughter engines who drank and ate with us. This can be day of remembrance rituals. For what it’s worth, Hooklanders near and far are in my candles today. Be gentle on yourselves.
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I don't know who needs to see this but Century Library is an awesome resource of old timey style public domain images you can use as references or as assets in your own artwork thanks to super high res images - many of which are free and don't require a membership
centurylibrary.com
centurylibrary.com
Century Library - Vintage Design Assets and Images
Explore our collection of illustrations and repurposed vintage design assets at Century Library—perfect for creatives and graphic designers!
centurylibrary.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I don't know who needs to see this but Century Library is an awesome resource of old timey style public domain images you can use as references or as assets in your own artwork thanks to super high res images - many of which are free and don't require a membership
centurylibrary.com
centurylibrary.com
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I firmly believe we're going to survive this era -- broken, hobbled, with decades of rebuilding that will not be finished in my lifetime -- but we are going to survive and every asshole who collaborated in the effort to destroy this country will forever wear the stain of it.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I firmly believe we're going to survive this era -- broken, hobbled, with decades of rebuilding that will not be finished in my lifetime -- but we are going to survive and every asshole who collaborated in the effort to destroy this country will forever wear the stain of it.
Great photos here. Really interesting to zoom in and see the details of these little fuzzy faces. Like little snippets of escaped time.
Since everything is awful and it’s nearly Christmas, who’d like some pictures of ship’s cats? Don’t worry dog lovers, a canine thread’s coming soon! Let’s start with Tiddles, sitting in his favourite spot on the carrier HMS Victorious in 1943 (he liked playing with the bell rope)
📷 IWM A 10646
🧵1/17
📷 IWM A 10646
🧵1/17
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Great photos here. Really interesting to zoom in and see the details of these little fuzzy faces. Like little snippets of escaped time.
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We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
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A little map fun - the request was for a clean, easily readable map that focused on a specific area of a fantasy realm. Done completely in Illustrator for that extra-crisp appearance.
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A little map fun - the request was for a clean, easily readable map that focused on a specific area of a fantasy realm. Done completely in Illustrator for that extra-crisp appearance.
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
A little map fun - the request was for a clean, easily readable map that focused on a specific area of a fantasy realm. Done completely in Illustrator for that extra-crisp appearance.
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A little map fun - the request was for a clean, easily readable map that focused on a specific area of a fantasy realm. Done completely in Illustrator for that extra-crisp appearance.
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
#FantasyMaps #Maps #RPG
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My daughter Naomi is a Data Specialist at the non-profit Family Reach which helps cancer patients.
As a cancer survivor, I was fortunate to have a family who helped manage.
May you all find safety, health, joy, & love this season.
(Naomi as model-Salvation)
fundraise.familyreach.org/fundraiser/6...
As a cancer survivor, I was fortunate to have a family who helped manage.
May you all find safety, health, joy, & love this season.
(Naomi as model-Salvation)
fundraise.familyreach.org/fundraiser/6...
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My daughter Naomi is a Data Specialist at the non-profit Family Reach which helps cancer patients.
As a cancer survivor, I was fortunate to have a family who helped manage.
May you all find safety, health, joy, & love this season.
(Naomi as model-Salvation)
fundraise.familyreach.org/fundraiser/6...
As a cancer survivor, I was fortunate to have a family who helped manage.
May you all find safety, health, joy, & love this season.
(Naomi as model-Salvation)
fundraise.familyreach.org/fundraiser/6...
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DISCOUNTED CALENDARS- We have some discounted slightly damaged calendars on sale!! These have very minor imperfections mostly on the covers but the majority if not all of the calendar is in tact!
wolfskulljack.com/collections/...
wolfskulljack.com/collections/...
December 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
DISCOUNTED CALENDARS- We have some discounted slightly damaged calendars on sale!! These have very minor imperfections mostly on the covers but the majority if not all of the calendar is in tact!
wolfskulljack.com/collections/...
wolfskulljack.com/collections/...
Your periodic reminder that I have shirt designs available - including this one celebrating some of the hardest working people I know.
#BlackFriday #BSNM
#BlackFriday #BSNM
I Heart Sex Workers - WHITE by maalus
Show your support for sex workers
www.teepublic.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Your periodic reminder that I have shirt designs available - including this one celebrating some of the hardest working people I know.
#BlackFriday #BSNM
#BlackFriday #BSNM
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My third strangehollow book is Seas Of Strangehollow, covering the coastlines and seas that surround the vast enchanted forest: buff.ly/G5alCXt
#fantasyart #siren #folklore #artbook #books #xmasgift
#fantasyart #siren #folklore #artbook #books #xmasgift
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My third strangehollow book is Seas Of Strangehollow, covering the coastlines and seas that surround the vast enchanted forest: buff.ly/G5alCXt
#fantasyart #siren #folklore #artbook #books #xmasgift
#fantasyart #siren #folklore #artbook #books #xmasgift
Since it's #BlackFriday want to support an independent artist and not a mega-corp? I have wares available and you would look fabulous in this shirt.
F AI Support Human Artists by maalus
Show your support for human artists!
www.teepublic.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Since it's #BlackFriday want to support an independent artist and not a mega-corp? I have wares available and you would look fabulous in this shirt.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Art Prints by Sam Cope
Shop gallery quality Art Prints by Sam Cope.
www.inprnt.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Art Prints by Lynx 3D
Shop gallery quality Art Prints by Lynx 3D.
www.inprnt.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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i have commissions open, and it helps support both me and my partner <3 i also have a shop linked where i sell some (digital) adoptable character designs!
i have commissions open, and it helps support both me and my partner <3 i also have a shop linked where i sell some (digital) adoptable character designs!
FAEWINGED COMMISSIONS.
eeby
faewinged.carrd.co
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
faewinged.carrd.co
i have commissions open, and it helps support both me and my partner <3 i also have a shop linked where i sell some (digital) adoptable character designs!
i have commissions open, and it helps support both me and my partner <3 i also have a shop linked where i sell some (digital) adoptable character designs!
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Thanks Andy! And Emily!
And cor blimey, strikealight guvnors… please peruse me art and nonsense art sites to see if you’d like to buy anyone something for Christmas this year…
Greetings at
Dippyfishcards.etsy.com
Art
Artofnote.sumupstore.com
Misc nonsense
ko-fi.com/dippyfish/shop
#bsnm
And cor blimey, strikealight guvnors… please peruse me art and nonsense art sites to see if you’d like to buy anyone something for Christmas this year…
Greetings at
Dippyfishcards.etsy.com
Art
Artofnote.sumupstore.com
Misc nonsense
ko-fi.com/dippyfish/shop
#bsnm
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Thanks Andy! And Emily!
And cor blimey, strikealight guvnors… please peruse me art and nonsense art sites to see if you’d like to buy anyone something for Christmas this year…
Greetings at
Dippyfishcards.etsy.com
Art
Artofnote.sumupstore.com
Misc nonsense
ko-fi.com/dippyfish/shop
#bsnm
And cor blimey, strikealight guvnors… please peruse me art and nonsense art sites to see if you’d like to buy anyone something for Christmas this year…
Greetings at
Dippyfishcards.etsy.com
Art
Artofnote.sumupstore.com
Misc nonsense
ko-fi.com/dippyfish/shop
#bsnm
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Thanks Andy! Mine is here, last international post (to EU and a few other places) on Monday! So get your orders IN! www.emilyhare.co.uk
The Art Of Emily Hare
Illustration and watercolour art. Monsters, fairytales, fantasy and creatures. Dragons, unicorns and everything myth and legend. Unicorns and paintings, fairies and fae, horror and humour. Whimsy, mag...
www.emilyhare.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thanks Andy! Mine is here, last international post (to EU and a few other places) on Monday! So get your orders IN! www.emilyhare.co.uk
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Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
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Today can be a rough one for a lot of people
If, like me, you find yourself not fitting in with what society says you are "supposed to be" doing today?
You don't have to force yourself to sit at a table with someone just cuz the two of you share DNA
Chosen family can be a lot closer than blood 💯
If, like me, you find yourself not fitting in with what society says you are "supposed to be" doing today?
You don't have to force yourself to sit at a table with someone just cuz the two of you share DNA
Chosen family can be a lot closer than blood 💯
November 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today can be a rough one for a lot of people
If, like me, you find yourself not fitting in with what society says you are "supposed to be" doing today?
You don't have to force yourself to sit at a table with someone just cuz the two of you share DNA
Chosen family can be a lot closer than blood 💯
If, like me, you find yourself not fitting in with what society says you are "supposed to be" doing today?
You don't have to force yourself to sit at a table with someone just cuz the two of you share DNA
Chosen family can be a lot closer than blood 💯