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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · 4d

Beifang and Nanfang

“Let's take a picture! It's supposed to be instant print.”

“But how instant is it?”

“It'll be printed before you blink.”

(Further explanation in alt.)

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This doodle was inspired by a conversation about Chinese ladies' archetypes on Twitter.

Most of you should be very familiar with the Japanese (and indirectly American) archetype of a Chinese lady wearing twin buns when unmarried, especially with Chun Li from Street Fighter.

In British or Malaysian media, twin braids are considered the archetypal hair style for single Chinese ladies. The most notable example here would be Sun Lee from Mind Your Language.

For that matter, twin buns are actually considered children's hair styles, and ceremonial ones at that.

To note, Beifang and Nanfang are nicknames. I have yet to decide on actual names if I were to continue this story.

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PhilosoShy @philososhy.bsky.social · 13d

www.worldanvil.com/w/ta-mando-7...
Been a while since we showed off an article from Ta Mando so, for those uninitiated, here's the standard fighting unit of Kanda; The Leconia!
Very Roman Analog!
Very Badass Dudes!
They EVEN have a video on the Ta Mando Youtube!
Go check it out!

ENJOY!!!

Leconia

The Standard Fighting Unit Of Kanda And Their Faithful Logistics Assistant!

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · 13d

Is it a fishman?

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🌸 Mochimanoban 🌸 @mochimanoban.bsky.social · 13d

I really like how it turned out despite being a huge mishmash of random things... I feel like it works? 😂😂

#art #worldbuilding #fantasy

A drawing of a person with his back turned to the camera. He has purple skin, fading into green down the arms and hands, as well as green accents on the shoulders, face, and legs.

He is wearing a fluffy leather brown/gold vest, with a low-hanging brown skirt that reveals his waistline. Purple crystals are embedded into his shoulders and upper arms.

He is holding a large spear behind his back, ending in a sharp bone with various patterns carved into it.

Drawn for a worldbuilding project, the Yonderverse.

🔗https://www.worldanvil.com/w/yonderverse

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PhilosoShy @philososhy.bsky.social · 16d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S984...
TODAY we have a VERY special collaboration with the artist Avaline Ryu where we will explore what might happen if Tang China Discovered The New World!
It's Been A Long Time Comin!
AND IT'S A PREMIERE!!!

ENJOY!!!
#alternatehistory #china #america

Tangguo: A Tale Of Two Typhoons! Part I - Dezong's Reign! ~~ Featuring @avalineryu

YouTube video by Un-Real History

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · 16d

A Fateful Visit

Video artwork for a collaboration with @philososhy.bsky.social's Unreal History channel on Youtube.

Check it out here: www.youtube.com/@Un-RealHistory

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#digitalart
#vtuber
#pngtuber
#althistory

Bearing north, the great storm drags a simple Polynesian trader from his path and onto the shores of some land to the distant northwest.
He is aided by a group of officials that find him and his ship floating off the coast of their lands, waving him in to help him.
His trek to what is modern day Malaysia and Indonesia has gone awry…
Now, he is told, he finds himself in the hallowed lands… of China…

And here, though he does not yet know it, he will change the path of history.

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PhilosoShy @philososhy.bsky.social · 16d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyJA...
TODAY we want to announce a VERY special collaboration that will be coming out in just around twelve hours!
Come Tomorrow To Watch The Grand Story Of Tangguo: A Tale Of Two Typhoons!

ENJOY!!!
#alternatehistory

Tangguo: A Tale Of Two Typhoons! ~~ Teaser Trailer! Ft @avalineryu

YouTube video by Un-Real History

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Oct 5

Your art's still as intricate and fabulous as I remember.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Oct 3

Carried Away

Simon went all grabby at Purpure, despite her being his captain.

More description in the alt text.

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“Put me down! I don't feel well!”

“And yet you're perfectly fine climbing up masts and rigging while at sea, cap'n!”

“You're not a mast, and I don't want a mast grabbing me either. Put me down or I'll, I'll-”

“And what exactly are you going to do next?”

Simon thought playing grab-ass with Purpure was a great idea. She wasn't impressed.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Sep 21

“It’s nice to have a cuppa in the morning.”

A rule 63 of the character Viola Wandren chilling in a cafe. Since Viola's a genderbend of my grandpa, this painting would just be him if he was able to enjoy the lap of luxury in the first place.

Posted 20 September 2023.

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#ocs
#ocsky

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Sep 20

“Milady, Cuman is back with your groceries.”

Features Gambargin and her character Smiling Cuman.

#art
#digitalart
#fanart

A full colour artwork of Smiling Cuman with groceries for Gambargin.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Sep 19

Deeptangle Brawl

“Simon, get ready! We've got company!”

“Aye, cap'n!”

Despite Purpure not reciprocating Simon's crush on her, they would stick together when things got serious.

Pose taken from @theposearchives.bsky.social with their #DTPYSSEP25 challenge

#art
#digitalart
#ocs
#ocsky
#tlapd

The thing Simon is waving is a modified alpenstock, while Purpure is using her immense mana reserves to imbue both of them with temporary power.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Sep 10

HUMAN artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you

Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 26

Y2K Umazonian

"I want a pony ride!"

Back in the 2000s, little girls being horse fans was a cultural trope.

This was inspired by a real incident in my childhood on a holiday to Mines Wonderland, a theme park that only opened after sundown.

#art
#digitalart
#ocs
#ocsky

An imaginary painting of a young girl pointing at an anthropomorphic horse. The horse is loosely inspired by Umamusume character design with regards to their ear decoration and clothing, but the body form is heavily furry in nature.
A sign next to the girl states that only kids below 12 and a certain height may go on horse rides.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 25

Boarding Action

The first piece I drew in the 2020s without using mannequins or any reference tracing. I used to trace mannequins to avoid making ANY anatomical mistakes at all costs previously.

Originally posted to Twitter/Tumblr on 25 August 2023

#art
#digitalart
#ocs
#ocsky

Purpure leaping over the gunwale of a ship in a bid to board it.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 21

Haitian Date Night

I rarely paint night scenes. This was a pleasant challenge to do last year. I might return to adaptations of Sestrina as I used elements of the novel to flesh out Sonia's background.

Originally posted to Twitter/Tumblr on 21 August 2024.

#art
#digitalart
#ocs
#ocsky

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 12

Get well soon. I find that a hot water bottle helps.

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 11

La Dandizette

"What do I dream of? Freedom to live and dress as I please!"

Couldn't decide between a very happy expression or imitating the bedroom eyes that the latest Art Fight version by HestiantMoop had, so I did both.

#art
#digitalart
#ocs
#ocsky

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🐢Shunky🐢 @shunkpunkart.bsky.social · Aug 4

Also maaaaaybe opening comms early as emergencies because we got fucked over by the council, and owe them a lot more in rent than we thought. Just gotta finalise the prices and get my ass in gear. I hate begging but it's rough rn, just liking and reposting this helps🙏

Thank you💙

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 1

When did you come to bsky and what user # are you? (Find out here clearsky.app)

26 August 2023, User #772,706

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 1

Artist IG: www.instagram.com/Hestia_The_A...

Mae (@Hestia_The_Artist) • Instagram photos and videos

90 Followers, 157 Following, 16 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Mae (@Hestia_The_Artist)

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 1

Art Fight artwork: artfight.net/attack/12649...

Art Fight

An art gifting game

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Aug 1

(Not my art. Reposted with permission)

A flamboyant group portrait of pirates. Even Purpure of the Lotus Crew decided to show off another side of her.

Art by HestiantMoop (Art Fight) / Hestia_the_Artist (IG)

Characters from left to right:
Lucky Faust
Captain Tobias
Casper
Junie Merisca (Crouching)
Arale Dahlberg (The big guy)
Purpure
Flaming Mane (Actual name unknown)

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Crystal Lion @theoriginalfive.bsky.social · Jul 27

Price of Selfhood

"But I don't remember a thing. Just fire, and that it cost me arms and legs."

A rare moment of pensiveness for Victor Dupont, now a resident of Lustrum Lane.

Art Fight revenge for @demiurgicfeline.bsky.social

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Victor's unusual proportions, especially his en pointe feet, are due to him being a cyborg.

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · Jul 25

Reconstructing medieval diets through the integration of stable isotope and proteomic analyses from two European burial sites.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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