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Sylvia Ritter

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 7h

Data Forest. 💜

Another successful commission for one of my awesome clients. Many thanks to Tiko and Mae (Model).
https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Data-Forest-820774714
Created with Krita and Blender.

A workstation setup for a Programmer/Computer Scientist/Web Developer/Musician (headphones, monitors, large desk, speakers, office chair), transforming from technology (colorful light by server racks and intricate circuit patterns on the floor) to nature (surrounded by climbing plants). Whoever works here builds a new and better world from the desk at home to the far distance, where a city, as a symbol, appears, and nature unites with technology in the best possible way. At the center of our attention sits the Computer Scientist's cat on the programmer's chair, holding the ford until the creator returns. Oh, the responsibility! The mighty cat will keep two eyes on their work.

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 2d

Silent Sunday 💜

This peaceful card is about rest, contemplation, and solitude. Therefore I chose a relaxed and meditating secluded bat. Thinking about the next steps, taking a break from the overwhelming outside world.
In the background, we can see a church window representing the external surroundings. The eye-shaped glass decoration of the sacred window emphasizes the bat's deep focus on meditation, healing, and self-reflection.
A single Katana sword hanging from the ceiling with the help of steel strappings is more prominent. It emphasizes the focus on the bat which placed its webbed feet on it. Collecting strength to meet the outside world again.
New battles are waiting ahead represented by the remaining three swords visible at the bottom and pointing toward the bat's direction.

https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Four-of-Swords-990482775

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 5d

The Ubuntu Summit 25.10 began today 🧡 .
You can join the stream online discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-sum... #ubuntu #ubuntusummit2025

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 9d

Silent Sunday ✨ #art

Speedpainting 05112021
I was intrigued by videos of water vs. slime in space. This is an astronaut opening a can of soda, which creates all our planets. (If there are still unknown or known planets, they are still hiding in the can ;).) https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-05112021-897040234

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you so much 😊☀️!!

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 20d

I am a bit sad today, because I won't be able to finish the next animal illustration, inspired by the Ubuntu release, in time for the official release date tomorrow.
It will probably take another 2 weeks.

Nevertheless, Focal Fossa will ensure the focus remains high. Boop the nose for good luck!🍀

A cute young Fossa looking into the camera. The focus lies on its head and eyes. Invites you to boop its nose. Surrounded by pastel swirls. Inspired by Ubuntu release 20.04 LTS. " title="A cute young Fossa looking into the camera. The focus lies on its head and eyes. Invites you to boop its nose. Surrounded by pastel swirls. Inspired by Ubuntu release 20.04 LTS. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Focal-Fossa-828503863

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 21d

Whoosh ✨ . #art

Speedy shapes from warm colors to cold travel to the center of attention. A dragon appears to be creating another universe, filling the entire area. Destroying and rebuilding. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-26012023-946761234

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · 23d

Silent Sunday 💜 #art

A blue, purple, pink, orange, and yellow alien sci-fi fantasy landscape. Far away, we can see an ancient alien sculpture reaching the upper sky. Large mountains surround this area. On the left of the mountain range, we can see a house surrounded by a moon. In the front, a wanderer (a magician) passes through this area to find the creature that will help to fulfill the next quest.
https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-02072023-969929864

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 28

Silent Sunday 💜 . #art

Planet Shell. A more abstract scenery with an intricate shining sun in the background. Here every city and building is created out of natural building material. The larger shells in the background could be a living place for thousands or millions of dwellers. The sun warms up the ocean water, where the sea creatures flourish and live their best life. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-03122024-1129357299

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 27

Harvest. 💫 #art #speedpaint

Speedpainting 03112021. Bunnies harvest carrots during a full moon night. It's rather easy work because the magic carrots are picked up with the help of mechas. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-03112021-896842738

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 27

The powerful & colorful ✨ Trusty Tahr ✨ Tapestry. 🌿
shop.sylvia-ritter.com/collections/...

A colorful tahr portrait. Trust Tahr is surrounded by nature, trees, intricate stones, and lots of green and active water. A mandala emphasizes the happiness and calmness of this sacred animal. Clouds and an intricate frame pattern let this peaceful scene shine. Inspired by the Ubuntu14.04 LTS release name. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Trusty-Tahr-614450260

Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 26

I hope you are having an enchanting evening! 💙 #art

Concept art for a video game from 2017. An enchanting forest with the main focus on a large skull with antlers surrounded by glowing mushrooms and plants. A path alongside trees leads to an unexplored place where the full moon can be seen in the night sky. You can hear the magic. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Enchanted-Forest-Game-Concept-Art-667999772

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 25

When it is quiet in the woods, you can hear the autumn tunes from the Fungi Band 💙 - today it's the bass solo. 🎶 #art

Another band member of the fungy band, the bass player. Sitting on a tree trunk functioning as an amplifier. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-22112021-898652084

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 24

😊 Thank you so much! 💚☀️

Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 24

It's World Gorilla Day. 💚 🌿
Groovy Gorilla is raising awareness to keep their precious families and our nature safe. #art

Groovy Gorilla - Inspired by Ubuntu 20.10, released in October 2020. A very colorful and happy gorilla portrait with intricate psychedelic patterns. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Groovy-Gorilla-850935052

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 22

I hope the ALT text answers your question. :)

Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 16

Introducing the new tarot card - no. 63.
The Queen of Swords ❄️ 👑 🫠. #art

Queen of Swords - For this card, I chose a snow leopard as the queen proudly wearing the most precious crown in the whole ice kingdom, extra fluffy fur for protection against frosty times, and demonstrating strength. A necklace with an icy sword pendant is the other part of the jewelry as a subtle warning.
The element air and endless freedom of thought in the snow leopard's mind are symbolized by the two butterflies sitting on the crown. One of the butterflies has a warmer color tone to emphasize the duality of "Your Majesty". The queen is independent, intelligent, and self-sufficient, often seen as cold or distant. Therefore, the paw on the right side of the painting shows claws and is in a defensive position. The other paw looks more relaxed and gracious. In the background, we can see sword and ice-like shapes with abstract patterns. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Queen-of-Swords-1242105016

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Tomorrow I will release the new tarot card 😊.
Featuring ✨ Seven of Swords ✨. #art

've chosen a fox for this card — a bit inspired by the kitsune tale, a ghostlike trickster. The fox already holds five swords in its mouth but that is not enough for this mystical animal. In its eyes, we can see the next strategic step. The other two swords sparkle as reflections, a bit more hidden and deceptive in the eyes.
With the fox's sneakiness and sharp intelligence, it will reach its goal.
https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Seven-of-Swords-1047276174

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you very much 💚😊.

Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Aug 17

Synergy. 💫

Three of Coins. Three white golden-winged ants flying before a sacred church. With teamwork, they can fulfill their potential and achieve success. Two coins are already attached to the earthly sacred building. The third most previous coin is put on the wall by the youngest ant, the apprentice. While the other two help with their knowledge and guidance. In the sky, we can see the universe; dreams can come true when we work together. Created with Krita <3 and Blender <3. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Three-of-Coins-827171686

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Aug 5

New beginnings.🪷

Ace of Coins - Prosperity, Good Fortune, Happiness. A dazzling golden elephant with intricate patterns and a purple/pink ornament on its forehead. Bathing its hands in a bowl with a lotus flower and sitting calmly and happily on a tree stump surrounded by rich nature, plants, mushrooms, trees, and fireflies. In the background, we can see the golden coin with an elephant footprint on it surrounded by golden abstract patterns. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Ace-of-Coins-801315723

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Jul 22

New art/tarot card. Card No. 62 - 🔥 Knight of Swords 🔥 . Created with Krita and Blender. 💚

This card is about being impulsive, determined, selfish, having high energy, and dashing through situations without considering the consequences.

www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter... #art #tarot #krita

This confident, young, impulsive ostrich is very determined and full of energy. I chose this animal because of its speed (they can run over 70 km/h), and I thought the spots on its neck would be a great way to add a more subtle sword symbol. It is very optimistic and looks up with a proud expression.

Unfortunately, this selfish knight doesn't care about the consequences. It is bursting through a precious castle, a symbol of peace and stability for centuries. Now we witness how the castle in the background has just been destroyed, burning down, leaving a trace of flying bricks behind. In the front, we can see a village with medieval buildings, paths leading to the center of their lives. Let's hope it will be a lot more careful in the future.

https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Knight-of-Swords-1221106451

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Mondays. ✨☕
Speedpainting 16122023.
#art #krita

It is late at night. The mushroom office is doing late shifts. Five mushrooms still have lots of work to do. The typewriter doesn't stand still. Coffee is on the way. The boss is almost out the door to a night meeting with important documents. Laptop light shows a busy programmer. One mushroom is sleeping in the background but manages to get everything done in time. Everything flows and glows. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-16122023-1002420022

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Jul 19

Speedpainting 03122023 🌿🐉 #art #krita

A bonsai dragon in all of its glory. Surrounded by various green plants. https://www.deviantart.com/sylviaritter/art/Speedpainting-03122023-999088432

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Sylvia Ritter @sylviaritter.bsky.social · Jul 17

In 2023, the animal portraits were part of the Ubuntu Summit Closing Party in Riga, Latvia. #art

The location digitalarthouse.eu/en - 💚.
Exhibiting art (Van Gogh, Monet, Leonardo da Vinci, Degas, Kandinsky, Klimt,...) with grandiose scale projections.

Thank you so much.
Yakkety Yak & friends.

Mantic Minotaur & Yakkety Yak at the Ubuntu Summit Closing Party 2023 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-summit-2023-reflections - in Riga at the Digital Art House, https://digitalarthouse.eu/en shown with grandiose scale projections.

Jaunty Jackalope at the Ubuntu Summit Closing Party 2023 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-summit-2023-reflections - in Riga at the Digital Art House, https://digitalarthouse.eu/en shown with grandiose scale projections.

Bionic Beaver & Disco Dingo at the Ubuntu Summit Closing Party 2023 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-summit-2023-reflections - in Riga at the Digital Art House, https://digitalarthouse.eu/en shown with grandiose scale projections.

Raring Ringtail, Dapper Drake and Lucid Lynx at the Ubuntu Summit Closing Party 2023 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-summit-2023-reflections - in Riga at the Digital Art House, https://digitalarthouse.eu/en shown with grandiose scale projections.