Joe Byrne
@realityajar.bsky.social
Freelance Artist, performing art duties for Split Fate Studios! @split-fate.bsky.social, https://www.splitfatestudios.com/
(he/him) Personal links:
http://reality-ajar.tumblr.com http://ko-fi.com/realityajar
Check my feeds tab for my art, tagged with 🎨
(he/him) Personal links:
http://reality-ajar.tumblr.com http://ko-fi.com/realityajar
Check my feeds tab for my art, tagged with 🎨
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Joe Byrne
@realityajar.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Hi all! I'm a freelance artist and graphic designer, currently working as an artist at Split Fate Studios! I'm also accessible at instagram.com/decoytactics and tumblr.com/reality-ajar 🎨
#art #artists #illustration #illustrators
#art #artists #illustration #illustrators
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'You can come here if you're useful' is some A+ evil energy
Also "rewarding those who give, not take" is absolutely wild coming from Colonizer Central
Also "rewarding those who give, not take" is absolutely wild coming from Colonizer Central
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
'You can come here if you're useful' is some A+ evil energy
Also "rewarding those who give, not take" is absolutely wild coming from Colonizer Central
Also "rewarding those who give, not take" is absolutely wild coming from Colonizer Central
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PSA!! almost everything that is uploaded to streaming services can be bought from qobuz! unless they SPECIFICALLY excluded it. i buy a ton of kids stuff from there: danny go, ms. rachel, super simple songs... amazon music also often sells the mp3s. (but qobuz sells flacs and pays artists better)
i buy songs on bandcamp when im able but My God i sure wish kinda-big-artists would start selling their songs Anywhere. the number of artists that have their songs listed on ONLY spotify/youtube/apple music is sad. let me buy your songs!!!!!!!!
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
PSA!! almost everything that is uploaded to streaming services can be bought from qobuz! unless they SPECIFICALLY excluded it. i buy a ton of kids stuff from there: danny go, ms. rachel, super simple songs... amazon music also often sells the mp3s. (but qobuz sells flacs and pays artists better)
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I love love love that they hired a painter to do these portraits and then acknowledged her by name. Artists of all kinds supporting each other is so beautiful.
Our gorgeous #WakeUpDeadMan end credit portraits, painted from life by Isabella Watling. We’re still in theaters, see my pinned post for a theater finder!
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I love love love that they hired a painter to do these portraits and then acknowledged her by name. Artists of all kinds supporting each other is so beautiful.
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6 DAYS LEFT! - Time's Running out to support African Animation on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
6 DAYS LEFT! - Time's Running out to support African Animation on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
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“To me, my X-Men” ❌
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“To me, my X-Men” ❌
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My Metroid Prime 1 cover for Retronauts is still one of my faves. Really crammed all those concepts into a single shot.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
My Metroid Prime 1 cover for Retronauts is still one of my faves. Really crammed all those concepts into a single shot.
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it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
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Another number for the sake of gamers who may not know what size/budget indie games they're playing:
$77 Billion is the cost of about 350 Horizon Forbidden Wests or Last of Us 2s
Tax the rich
$77 Billion is the cost of about 350 Horizon Forbidden Wests or Last of Us 2s
Tax the rich
At about $60K that's about 128 million graduate team indie games, at $150K about 500,000 small indie games, at $300K about 250,000 mid-size debut indie games, or at around $950K about 110,000 indie games by a team of more experienced devs.
There are a total of 110,000 indie games on Steam.
There are a total of 110,000 indie games on Steam.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Another number for the sake of gamers who may not know what size/budget indie games they're playing:
$77 Billion is the cost of about 350 Horizon Forbidden Wests or Last of Us 2s
Tax the rich
$77 Billion is the cost of about 350 Horizon Forbidden Wests or Last of Us 2s
Tax the rich
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Still can't believe I got to work with her on Deep Breaths, a tiny game jam visual novel made with a small team of eldritch fantasy nerds last year.
Since it's Bandcamp Friday (artists get 100% of sales money), give Gisula's amazing work a listen! gisula.bandcamp.com/album/deep-b...
Since it's Bandcamp Friday (artists get 100% of sales money), give Gisula's amazing work a listen! gisula.bandcamp.com/album/deep-b...
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Still can't believe I got to work with her on Deep Breaths, a tiny game jam visual novel made with a small team of eldritch fantasy nerds last year.
Since it's Bandcamp Friday (artists get 100% of sales money), give Gisula's amazing work a listen! gisula.bandcamp.com/album/deep-b...
Since it's Bandcamp Friday (artists get 100% of sales money), give Gisula's amazing work a listen! gisula.bandcamp.com/album/deep-b...
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Zuckerberg's attempt at making Second Life again could almost certainly have funded every indie game in the history of indie games combined.
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Zuckerberg's attempt at making Second Life again could almost certainly have funded every indie game in the history of indie games combined.
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ive been working on a lot of test and pitch pages the last few months trying to get things moving and finally realized that if i forgo inks in my backgrounds and just paint them i get a final result that im particularly pleased with
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
ive been working on a lot of test and pitch pages the last few months trying to get things moving and finally realized that if i forgo inks in my backgrounds and just paint them i get a final result that im particularly pleased with
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"I have need of a champion. Who among you will volunteer to serve me in this matter?"
From what I remember hearing once, Kieran is the canon adventurer. I'd usually go with Conrad, though, when I first played Lands of Lore in '98, and he's the voice I usually hear in my head when I think of it.
From what I remember hearing once, Kieran is the canon adventurer. I'd usually go with Conrad, though, when I first played Lands of Lore in '98, and he's the voice I usually hear in my head when I think of it.
December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"I have need of a champion. Who among you will volunteer to serve me in this matter?"
From what I remember hearing once, Kieran is the canon adventurer. I'd usually go with Conrad, though, when I first played Lands of Lore in '98, and he's the voice I usually hear in my head when I think of it.
From what I remember hearing once, Kieran is the canon adventurer. I'd usually go with Conrad, though, when I first played Lands of Lore in '98, and he's the voice I usually hear in my head when I think of it.
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Finished commission (backlog) limited pallet type for @rhea-anthea.bsky.social !
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Finished commission (backlog) limited pallet type for @rhea-anthea.bsky.social !
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
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remember Adriana Smith, the woman who was denied care and then had her body used as an incubator due to Georgia’s heartbeat bill? The baby they removed from her is still NICU and her family (who is forced to pay for all of this) hasn’t hit the goal on her gofundme. www.gofundme.com/f/help-adria...
Donate to Help Adriana's Family During This Heartbreaking Journey, organized by April Newkirk
This journey has been deeply saddening and heartbreaking since F… April Newkirk needs your support for Help Adriana's Family During This Heartbreaking Journey
www.gofundme.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
remember Adriana Smith, the woman who was denied care and then had her body used as an incubator due to Georgia’s heartbeat bill? The baby they removed from her is still NICU and her family (who is forced to pay for all of this) hasn’t hit the goal on her gofundme. www.gofundme.com/f/help-adria...
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It's time!!
Tonight at 5PM ET I'm coming for Niko's booty in Enshrined over on Twitch! Thanks to @sousourocket.bsky.social and @truantpixel.com for sliding me an early copy of the game to play with you all! See ya over on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/blerdyotome
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's time!!
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These people want legal clearance for murder at scale, and they can just say it out loud, in public. Meanwhile, in here, if we get a little colorful expressing our derision for these monsters, the ban-hammer finds us with a pointed quickness.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
These people want legal clearance for murder at scale, and they can just say it out loud, in public. Meanwhile, in here, if we get a little colorful expressing our derision for these monsters, the ban-hammer finds us with a pointed quickness.
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I am a sucker for a good Girlie trio 🥹💙 can’t help it
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I am a sucker for a good Girlie trio 🥹💙 can’t help it
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got banned for life from the TaleSpin forums for suggesting that Baloo in TaleSpin is NOT the same bear as Baloo in The Jungle Book. People were screaming at me to shut the fuck up even though I provided EVIDENCE
November 27, 2024 at 6:58 PM
got banned for life from the TaleSpin forums for suggesting that Baloo in TaleSpin is NOT the same bear as Baloo in The Jungle Book. People were screaming at me to shut the fuck up even though I provided EVIDENCE
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Okay @erinbiba.bsky.social it’s time for my second-most anticipated annual thread: Cats in Christmas Trees (and Battling Menorahs). Starting off strong with Donut.
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Okay @erinbiba.bsky.social it’s time for my second-most anticipated annual thread: Cats in Christmas Trees (and Battling Menorahs). Starting off strong with Donut.
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I've worked 8 years to produce Neofeud 2 in part cause I'm painting very hi-res sprites for the art style. I think it's worth it, tho! "I reeeeally wish I had an electric car, or roads, or an EMP right now!" NF1: store.steampowered.com/app/673850/N... #indiegame #NoAI #HumanMade #retrogamer
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I've worked 8 years to produce Neofeud 2 in part cause I'm painting very hi-res sprites for the art style. I think it's worth it, tho! "I reeeeally wish I had an electric car, or roads, or an EMP right now!" NF1: store.steampowered.com/app/673850/N... #indiegame #NoAI #HumanMade #retrogamer
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🍏PAID CASTING CALL (1F)🍏
DEADLINE: December 13, 11:59 PM EST
I'm looking for one VA to cast in the role of Agria, Reginald's little sister, for my otome visual novel, Candied Hearts!
You can find all the audition details in the doc!
#VoiceActing #CastingCall
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
DEADLINE: December 13, 11:59 PM EST
I'm looking for one VA to cast in the role of Agria, Reginald's little sister, for my otome visual novel, Candied Hearts!
You can find all the audition details in the doc!
#VoiceActing #CastingCall
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Candied Hearts- Casting Call
Candied Hearts Paid Casting Call “Agria’s smile is why I’m here. If I can afford to keep her and my family happy, I don’t mind working for the King.” Deadline: December 13, 11:59 PM EST Project De...
docs.google.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🍏PAID CASTING CALL (1F)🍏
DEADLINE: December 13, 11:59 PM EST
I'm looking for one VA to cast in the role of Agria, Reginald's little sister, for my otome visual novel, Candied Hearts!
You can find all the audition details in the doc!
#VoiceActing #CastingCall
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
DEADLINE: December 13, 11:59 PM EST
I'm looking for one VA to cast in the role of Agria, Reginald's little sister, for my otome visual novel, Candied Hearts!
You can find all the audition details in the doc!
#VoiceActing #CastingCall
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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August 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM