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Nic Cresswell.

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Freelance 3D/Games Artist. Indie Dev. DM's open & always happy to chat.

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Nic Cresswell. @tw0fish.bsky.social · Aug 2

A new (to here) project, a new thread. The best way I can describe it is as a mash up of some CYOA narrative, tabletop boardgaming, strategy, a little buccaneering, exploring and trading. All while trying to stay one step ahead of the navy on the path to fortune and glory! #indiedev #gamedev

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shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · 1d

I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop

too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees

our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK

this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up

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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 1d

Hi, #PortfolioDay 🌿

I'm RJ, a 3D Artist with a love for stylised environments and props.

I'm still aiming to find my first break into the games industry though it has been a rough year.

Would deeply appreciate any guidance from fellow devs 💙

🌐 www.artstation.com/rjducats
✉️ [email protected]

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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 4h

Couldn't help myself and added more scope to this rework project but it's been fun! Hoping this kitchen piece supports the smaller props and makes the overall project more interesting to look at. ✨
#Art #Zbrush #Stylized #3D #wip

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Daniel Dehne | Open for work @dehnda.bsky.social · 22h

Yehaa #PortfolioDay
I am Danny a 3d environment artist not afraid of shaders :D. I am open for work.
Checkout my portfolio.

artstation.com/dehnda

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Scopper Illustrations @scopper.bsky.social · 18h

It’s #PortfolioDay again!!

Hi everybody, my name is Sam, I love traditional illustration and work in my own fantasy world to create black and white hatched pieces. I’ve got lots of experience with concept and illustrative work, and I’ve worked in the TTRPG space as well. Here’s some of my stuff!

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✨Oliviaaaaaah!✨ @discopears.bsky.social · 1d

Howdy #PortfolioDay ✨

I'm Olivia, a 3D Artist from California who loves working across a variety of styles. I've directed & created art for multiple shipped indie games.

Looking for full-time & part-time opportunities — I'd love to work with you! #openforwork #gameart
💼 artstation.com/discopears

A collection of 8 different artworks featured on my portfolio.

Top Row: The areas I worked on for Rogue Ascent VR (1. Stylized Sci-Fi Weapons, 2. Album Artwork for the games OST release, 3. Hands & Shields for VR Hand-Tracking)

Middle Row: More work from Rogue Ascent and a painterly environment. (1. Time for Tea - An environment art and art direction study of a warm painterly kitchen, 2. The Black Marlin a space-faring, kraken-hunting pirate ship built for Rogue Ascent's Marauder Update.)

Bottom Row: A photo-realistic Slurpee Machine prop and some of work on Jetpack Vacation. (1. Slurpee Machine - Rebuilding my first 3D model, 2. Main Island - Environment Art for Jetpack Vacation, 3. Prop Art for Jetpack Vacation.)

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Faeluria @faeluria.bsky.social · Jan 15

Hiii #PortfolioDay!

I'm Sydney (she/her)! 3D artist by education but I love character design and drawing my silly little OCs — mainly D&D ladies!

No comms yet but I absolutely want to use bsky more this year. Ultimately I'd love to work in production or narrative design in games!

A waist-up, colored drawing of my D&D light cleric of Sune, Meira Brightfire.

Meira is a warm toned, dark-skinned half-elf with hazel eyes and fiery red curls. She wears a low cut, off the shoulder fuchsia dress with gold accents. She also wears a matching amulet and earrings of the same colors.

The background is a grey-purple with a gold circle behind her head, with rays of more gold emanating out of the circle.

A collage of four images, two of individual portraits and the others of the same sapphic couple.

Top Left: A portrait of Imrae, a half-drow with dark skin and black hair, which is long and shiny. She has very light purple eyes and wears a sparkly teal top. She is looking up and off to the side, smiling.

Top Right: A colored drawing of Ryna and Imrae, where Ryna is bloodied and Imrae is healing her with teal, sparkling magic. Ryna looks tired and Imrae is looking at her gently.

Bottom Left: Imrae leans with her am draped on the back of Ryna's shoulder, a sparkling cigarette in her other hand and off to the side. Ryna is leaned forward with her elbow on her own knee, looking at Imrae with a saddened/tired expression. Imrae looks back at her, worried.

Bottom Right: Ryna, who has medium-tan skin and wavy brown hair, which is half-tied up in a bun and messy. She has light blue eyes and is wearing an orange halter top, and has her ears pierced - one lobe and one industrial, with a chain between them. Her chin is tilted down but she is looking up intensely with a frown.

Outfit exploration design for my half-elf barbarian/ranger, Ryna. She has tanned, freckled skin and brown hair tied back into a half-bun with sparkly teal ribbon, given to her by her girlfriend. She wears lightning earrings and a necklace with blue, orange, and red beads and a carved wooden wolverine.

Top Left: A flattened version of her tattoo, which is abstract swirling patterns meant to look like air or water. It is dark blue, and it is meant to flow from between her breasts, down and across her ribs underneath her arm, and finish on her back under her shoulder blade.

Right: 6 different iterations of outfits, all consisting of orange, sky blue, brown, and silver metal. They all include her necklace, earrings, and her hair tied back.

Left: Her final design, which is an orange cross-halter top trimmed with red. She has matching, separate sleeves of the same colors, with brown leather shoulder pads, belt, gloves, and lace-up boots. She wears a semi-transparent cloak wrapped around her waist that is a shimmery blue/gold, and an herb bag hangs from her belt. She holds a dual-bladed glaive with blue gems socketed on each side and dark blue ribbon.

A waist-up, lined and colored drawing of Mythspira, a pink tiefling of Glasya. Her light pink hair is feathered around her face with longer pieces that fall down her shoulders. Horns curve upward above her bare forehead, fading into a dark purple. Her fingers are clawed and they fade into the same dark purple-black color as her horns. She is smirking and looking at the camera, with one pointed tooth poking out onto her bottom lip.

She is a swashbuckler rogue, which is reflected in the rapier she holds above her head and holds the tip with her opposite hand out from her waist. She also wears a long, pirate-styled coat that is purple with gold accents. She wears a blouse that is open to her belly button, exposing cleavage and wearing gold and purple gem necklaces of varying length. She wars a black belt and dark slacks, and you can see the base of her tail behind her coat.

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Sofi! @abreadgoddess.bsky.social · 17h

No new work so re-sharing my portfolio day! All of you inspire me to get back to it ❤️

Sofi! @abreadgoddess.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hihi #portfolioday !

My name is Sofi and I'm a 3D environment artist currently looking for full-time work! I've been working in animation production for over 7 years and am excited for a new adventure ☺️ I love stylized, colorful environments 🍃

www.artstation.com/sofiamarina

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Nic Cresswell. @tw0fish.bsky.social · 16h

Damnit! I was hoping to have something new finished before #portfolioday came around!

I was so close. It's so nearly done. Just a day or two more and I've made it. So here's an older post reshared and the promise of new art to be seen very soon! :D

Nic Cresswell. @tw0fish.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hello #portfolioday! It's me, Nic. The artist equivalent of a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man!

With a stylus taped in hand, it's not used cars I peddle, but this..!

A render of a fictional instrument that features a stool, two bells and a series of metal plates suspended by ropes within a curved frame. The text to the side reads: “... its metals, soaked in unnatural waters, produce no sound. Yet when struck, a melody is formed within all that surrounds it. A tune that reverberates, echoing and changing as it travels through wood and stone. It engulfs us from inside, inescapable and all-encompassing. Ever changing, never repeating. But always heard from within…”

A tall, narrow mechanical construct designed for moving cargo in an industrial setting. The large gear beneath it uses grooves within the rail to move it back and forth while the wheels atop allow it move smoothly.

A jobs board clad in parchment and supsended between two wooden posts. The whole object is trimmed in a golden metal. Protruding from the backboard are wooden pegs for colourful fabric sigils to be hung upon. These denote job types and details and their position on the board indicates difficulty. Starting from low to high.

A series of three rail carriages resting upon an angled rail. A large stone counterweight hangs beneath them. This allows the carriages to handle steep angled turns and sudden turbulent conditions. The middle carriage is opened to reveal a cargo of dirt and sporadic pieces of gold to be seen poking throw.

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Veto Zomer [Open to work] @vetozomer.bsky.social · 1d

Hello #PortfolioDay! (tarot version)

I'm Everton Zomer, also known as Veto. I'm a fantasy illustrator for TTRPGs/TCGs and currently the Art Director for an upcoming TTRPG based on Brazilian folklore.

I love a good storytelling, nature, and tarot cards 🃏.

💻 vetozomer.com
💌 [email protected]

A woman in dark leather armor with rivets and straps looms over her victim in a dimly lit stone hall. She grips a bloodied dagger in one hand and holds her opponent’s hair with the other, forcing their head down. Her face is streaked with blood, and she smiles with a cruel, triumphant expression. Behind her, cloaked figures stand in shadow, while the setting sun glows red through an archway, casting an ominous light. At the bottom, golden letters frame the title: “The Dagger.”

A wealthy man sits on a grand throne in a dark, decaying banquet hall, dressed in rich robes with a red cloak and fur collar. He gazes forward with a cold, disdainful expression, surrounded by a feast of rotting food and dusty gold coins. Cobwebs stretch across the platters of moldy meat, spoiled fruit, and untouched pies. The once-opulent room is now filled with shadows and neglect, emphasizing themes of greed, waste, and isolation.

A mystical figure with dark, cracked stone-like skin and glowing golden veins dances barefoot atop sunlit desert dunes. They wear white flowing pants and a red sash, their elegant form wrapped in a swirling veil of sand that billows like a cloak. The scarf they hold aloft is etched with celestial symbols, glowing softly in the sunlight. In the hazy background, ancient sandstone buildings emerge from the dust as the sun rises, casting a radiant glow across the scene. The mood is serene and powerful, evoking timelessness and elemental grace.

A tarot card titled "The Warden" featuring a determined female adventurer crouching atop a hill, illuminated by a large full moon behind her. She wears a wide-brimmed hat, a red cape, and armor, with an array of daggers and tools strapped to her belt. In her hands, she holds two gleaming short swords, ready for action. The background is a dramatic night sky with scattered clouds, framing her silhouette against the moonlight. The scene conveys vigilance, readiness, and protection, emphasized by the golden frame of the card.

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Sublight Drive Crafts @sublightdrive.bsky.social · 18h

It’s that time of year again #PortfolioDay

Sublight Drive Crafts @sublightdrive.bsky.social · Apr 8

#PortfolioDay already? Don't mind if I do:
These models are all physical props that I built, painted and photographed myself. Don't let anyone tell you motion-control shots are a lost art, yet.

A model of the TIE Phantom from the Star Wars expanded universe

A model of the J-109 Atlas, an original starship designed by me.

A model of the Cantwell-class Arrestor Cruiser from Star Wars: Andor, along with a tiny Corellian-style transport for scale

A model of the Taiidan Attack Bomber from the Homeworld series of games, hanging from a docking clamp.

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Ju-Linne @ju-linne.bsky.social · 1d

Hi happy #PortfolioDay ✨

I’m Ju-Linne, a 3D character artist.

Open for comms and contract work. I model anime style characters for video games and custom 3D printed figures.

Feel free to DM me for any questions!

Princess Peach model based on @/jivke art

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Pete Dimitrov @petedimitrovart.com · 1d

Hi #PortfolioDay I'm Pete.

I'm a Senior Environment Artist working on stuff like SE:R at Rebellion. Last year, I also started a YouTube channel with game dev educational videos and some Blender and UE5 tutorials.
www.youtube.com/@PeteDimitrov

Here's some of my art:

Game screenshot from environment in Sniper Elite: Resistance by Rebellion. Depicts muddy banks and bunkers in 3D that I worked on. Everything is grassy and wet and muddy.

Another Sniper Elite: Resistance screenshot. This one shows a dam that has been damaged.

An UE5 screenshot of a scene of a ruined interior. Light spills inside from the daylight outside. There is a rock orb in the middle of the composition and it floats. On its ends there are blue crystals.

A Japanese shrine depicted in 3D with fantasy twists. Showcases early morning scene with lots of wooden structures and orange bamboo candles. Unreal Engine 4 artwork. Artist signature in the corner says the art was made 2018.

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Lili @lowpolylili.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #Portfolioday !

My name is Lili and I’m a prop & environment artist from the Netherlands! I recently started freelancing but I’m exploring multiple angles:More freelance gigs, Full time(office/remote/hybrid) in the Netherlands, but I’m open to relocate within EU. #openforwork #gameart

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CGGlode @cgglode.bsky.social · 1d

Hi #PortfolioDay

I'm Nathan, A game artist with an interest in stylized art work. I've worked roles in UI, Environment and Prop work over my career as well as working heavily with Unreal Engine since UE3 & UDK.

Examples attached!

You can find more of my work here:

glode.artstation.com

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Nathan ✨| Regular ass 3D Artísté @natem3d.bsky.social · 23h

yooooo it's #PortfolioDay innit

Howdy I'm Nate! I make-a the 3D model. Sometimes it's #stylized Characters, Sometimes it's pew pews, and even sometimes it's something else entirely (environments I guess idk).

Anyway hi, good to meet you, follow me and I'll repost cool art or somethin.

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Nina Klos 🐟 @ninaklos.bsky.social · 1d

Hi, I'm Nina! #PortfolioDay

I am a Technical Artist, lover of fish, and also a gouache painter 🐟🦈🏖️

www.artstation.com/ninaklos

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RT North | DTIYS Pinned @rtnortherly.bsky.social · 1d

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I‘m an artist who focuses largely on fantasy, and sometimes light horror. I love drawing knights, monsters, and frequently the undead! Currently I’m in the midst of creating a comic, but I am also open for commissions.

enrh.webcomic.ws/comics/1/#co...
ko-fi.com/rtnortherly/...

Digital art of a dragon curled up and sleeping within a grassy glade. The dragon is a light ashy grey with darker, larger scales along its spine and joints. It also has large tooth-like spikes going in a ridge along its spine from the top of its head to its arrow-shaped tail. Its legs, snout, the tip of its tail and wings are a darker stormier grey, speckled with light grey in the style of a blue roan patterning. The dragon looks peaceful and has a contented smile on its face. Sunlight dapples across its leathery skin where it filters through the green leaves. There are also many little wild flowers of different types amidst the foliage.

Two characters stand in front of a large, full, purple moon against a deep navy sky. They are surrounded by brilliant lupine flowers in hues of purple, pink and blue. One character is a hulking werewolf facing to the left and snarling while clutching onto the second character, a knight in a tunic and purple cape of deep violets and fuchsias. The knight is looking down sombrely at a gleaming knight helm he holds in his hands. The helm is surrounded by eight, silvery, spectral swords. Everything glows with the light of the moon, creating magical and maybe even mysterious atmosphere.

A two panel comic page: In the top left is the first panel, showing a close up of a gaunt man with sharp features and unnaturally pale skin looking over his shoulder. This is Wrathmor. The second panel, which takes up the entirety of the remaining page, shows a full shot of Wrathmor standing in front of an altar with a monstrous corpse on it. His posture is regal, and his attire consists of dark robes with a slight web theme. He is lit by magical purple flames burning atop the candelabras. Wrathmor says: “Ah. The Hero. As foretold.” This is followed by a thought bubble which reveals he is thinking, “at last”. Then he says “And here I thought you’d perished, thus sparing me from this farce.”

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🔺 IM @infectedmaiden.bsky.social · 1d

#PortfolioDay
🔺 I'm IM. Artist.
My theme is horror with sci-fi elements, bio- and diesel- punk.
Working on my own horror-project [RED STEEL]. Lighthouse. Blood. Steel.
I like to draw OCs for myself and for others. I will be glad to see you in my quiet harbor! 🫀

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🪐 s a s h a [ he ] @arek06.bsky.social · 1d

Hii #PortfolioDay !!!
I'm Aleksander, a gay trans man who draws other queer men a lot. I'm self-taught and I started drawing 13 years ago. I'm primarily a digital artist and I use #ClipStudioPaint :D [ #art #ocs #baizhu #genshin #genshinimpact ]

My original characters, one on top of the other, they are wearing sweaters. The one on the bottom is also wearing a choker and has a scar on his mouth. The drawing is framed by cybersigilism-like art.

Original character kissing someone's hand. They both have rings. On the bottom there's written "The Devil".

Baizhu from Genshin Impact, represented on a frame of his idle annimation, with magic on his right hand while he keeps the other one behind his back.

Original character floating. He's a blue tiefling with dark red-ish purple and black clothing. He also has gold accessories. There are bat-like wings drawn near his back.

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ollie - looking for work @thinginthedirt.bsky.social · 1d

#PortfolioDay Hi, I'm Ollie! I'm a queer illustrator who loves worldbuilding and stories. I am open to work on ttrpgs, book covers, game assets, characters, and more.

🎨 ollierollie.artstation.com
✉️ [email protected]

a medieval manuscript style digital illustration. text at the bottom reads "god blessed me by making me transsexual for the same reason he made wheat but not bread and fruit but not wine: so that humanity might share in the act of creation. - julian k jarboe." in the center of the piece stands a trans person with top surgery scars, body hair, and facial hair. they are nude, with a red cloth partly draped over their body, and they hold a loaf of bread in one hand and a cup of wine in the other. in the dark blue background behind their head is a sun/halo and 5 stars, and on either side of them are stalks of wheat. there is an arched golden frame around them, and around this is an illuminated border of grapevines.

pixel art isometric bedroom in warm earthy colors. the walls are wood paneled with 3 indistinct posters and there is a soft orange carpet. a cat naps on the bed in a patch of sun and a record is playing in the corner. there is a beanbag near the bookshelf and a book resting open on the floor.

digital map of Ortesia, the industrial fantasy city from my old dnd campaign, in a monochromatic color scheme (mostly green). there is a river opening out into the ocean, with a city spanning across several islands. islands include: a marketplace and shops, a lighthouse,
a religious complex, a central palace, an upper class neighborhood, and three fancy manors. the main part of the city is on the west of the river and on the northeast is the larger gnome quarter and industrial neighborhood. in the water there are ships of various sizes and in the countryside there is farmland and forest. a train exits the city from one of two parallel tracks running along opposite sides of the river.

a propaganda poster in a medieval style that reads: "attacks on trans people have always been the harbinger of fascism... throwing us to the wolves will not keep you safe... class solidarity above all else!" the words are broken up by a drawing of a canary in flight with a speech bubble that says "the rich want us fighting a culture war so that we don't wage a class war" and there is an illuminated border with blue thorned flowers and hearts

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Vincent @vincentbcht3d.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #Portfolioday ! 🐟

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lasha3D @lasha3d.bsky.social · 1d

Hi #PortfolioDay
im lasha 3d modeler
im looking for a job
DM me for any questions!

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the day – it’s #PortfolioDay! Put your best work forward and show us what you’ve got!

If you like what we do and want to leave a thank you or a nice note, please visit our Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/portfolioday

Visit portfolioday.art for info, merch, and more!

Thanks and good luck! 💛

Support #PortfolioDay

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