Valentine Barker ➡️ Athens
@valentinebarker.com
From oil painter to comic artist and a little of everything in between. Artist on The Airless Year. Demi. He/Him/His.
https://www.valentinebarker.com
https://www.valentinebarker.com
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Hey, Sweethearts! I'm a comics artist and illustrator; my work focuses on diversity, body positivity, and female empowerment!
website: valentinebarker.com
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/valentinebarker
paypal: paypal.me/barkerv
patreon: patreon.com/valentinebarker
website: valentinebarker.com
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/valentinebarker
paypal: paypal.me/barkerv
patreon: patreon.com/valentinebarker
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The flashback tale comes to an end. Mr. Terrific 6 @alletson.bsky.social @vdelandro.bsky.social @marissadraws.bsky.social Edwin Galmon @letteringbear.bsky.social
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November 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The flashback tale comes to an end. Mr. Terrific 6 @alletson.bsky.social @vdelandro.bsky.social @marissadraws.bsky.social Edwin Galmon @letteringbear.bsky.social
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I have absolutely no idea how much any of them weigh, but that's another issue entirely.
I did not expect to be packing again so soon, but I *think* we got everything into the bags? Which... is really impressive, actually.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I have absolutely no idea how much any of them weigh, but that's another issue entirely.
I did not expect to be packing again so soon, but I *think* we got everything into the bags? Which... is really impressive, actually.
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I did not expect to be packing again so soon, but I *think* we got everything into the bags? Which... is really impressive, actually.
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Finally sat down to read some of my TBubz comics. @clordtc.bsky.social's "Fast Furiously: The Two Drivers Od Drug Lord Braga" is, as always, excellent. Genuinely out-loud lols. Excellent re-casting where required, too.
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Finally sat down to read some of my TBubz comics. @clordtc.bsky.social's "Fast Furiously: The Two Drivers Od Drug Lord Braga" is, as always, excellent. Genuinely out-loud lols. Excellent re-casting where required, too.
Apparently my excitement for a new series of paintings is so infectious that Diane is researching art stores for me so that I can get what I need.
I love this woman.
I love this woman.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Apparently my excitement for a new series of paintings is so infectious that Diane is researching art stores for me so that I can get what I need.
I love this woman.
I love this woman.
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Log in to your account through the website & go to products -> hardware & you'll find it. No code.
square is giving away the $59 chip reader for free as long as you log in to your account to order it 👁️👄👁️
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Log in to your account through the website & go to products -> hardware & you'll find it. No code.
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For Small Business Saturday, I'm updating my online shop with a TON of new original art (drawn by a writer)!
First up: Star Wars!
I also still have my Black Friday sale running... 20% off everything through Sunday with the code BLACKFRIDAY! ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/l...
First up: Star Wars!
I also still have my Black Friday sale running... 20% off everything through Sunday with the code BLACKFRIDAY! ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/l...
November 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For Small Business Saturday, I'm updating my online shop with a TON of new original art (drawn by a writer)!
First up: Star Wars!
I also still have my Black Friday sale running... 20% off everything through Sunday with the code BLACKFRIDAY! ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/l...
First up: Star Wars!
I also still have my Black Friday sale running... 20% off everything through Sunday with the code BLACKFRIDAY! ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/l...
If you build it, they will come.
Or something like that. Right?
Or something like that. Right?
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If you build it, they will come.
Or something like that. Right?
Or something like that. Right?
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There's such a disconnect with modern comic book readers, especially Webtoon readers, on how comics are made. People ask me insane questions like 'will this porn comic be on webtoon' or 'can you update twice a week this time' or 'why is this paywalled'.
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
There's such a disconnect with modern comic book readers, especially Webtoon readers, on how comics are made. People ask me insane questions like 'will this porn comic be on webtoon' or 'can you update twice a week this time' or 'why is this paywalled'.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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It's actually been eleven years since I *finished* the last series. Planning took place twelve to thirteen years ago.
It's been eleven (11!) years since I've planned a series of paintings I was excited about. I had a false start about four years ago, but it was really a rehash of my last series, so therefore it doesn't count.
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's actually been eleven years since I *finished* the last series. Planning took place twelve to thirteen years ago.
It's been eleven (11!) years since I've planned a series of paintings I was excited about. I had a false start about four years ago, but it was really a rehash of my last series, so therefore it doesn't count.
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It's been eleven (11!) years since I've planned a series of paintings I was excited about. I had a false start about four years ago, but it was really a rehash of my last series, so therefore it doesn't count.
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS!
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PSA: please please please do not use independent retailers as “amazon showrooms” this holiday season. we see you and it’s disheartening AF
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
PSA: please please please do not use independent retailers as “amazon showrooms” this holiday season. we see you and it’s disheartening AF
It's taking everything in me not to plan this as a series of BIG paintings (because that's what I do.) I might have to do it anyway.
Welp! I think I've decided on the subject for a new series of paintings. What comes next isn't pretty. But it'll get there if I can pull it off.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's taking everything in me not to plan this as a series of BIG paintings (because that's what I do.) I might have to do it anyway.
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Gang: Thank you so much for your incredible response to the Iron Circus Black Friday Sale. I don't deserve you, y'all are the best and our Baker & Taylor splash damage has been rendered MUCH less intimidating.
If you missed yesterday, the 40% OFF sale runs thru Cyber Monday!
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If you missed yesterday, the 40% OFF sale runs thru Cyber Monday!
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November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Gang: Thank you so much for your incredible response to the Iron Circus Black Friday Sale. I don't deserve you, y'all are the best and our Baker & Taylor splash damage has been rendered MUCH less intimidating.
If you missed yesterday, the 40% OFF sale runs thru Cyber Monday!
store.ironcircus.com
If you missed yesterday, the 40% OFF sale runs thru Cyber Monday!
store.ironcircus.com
Welp! I think I've decided on the subject for a new series of paintings. What comes next isn't pretty. But it'll get there if I can pull it off.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
November 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Welp! I think I've decided on the subject for a new series of paintings. What comes next isn't pretty. But it'll get there if I can pull it off.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
It's just going to take a lot more effort to reach the finish line this time around -- and it ALWAYS took a lot of work.
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the sexual tension between me and completing a single task i keep putting off even though it will take 2 minutes.
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
the sexual tension between me and completing a single task i keep putting off even though it will take 2 minutes.
I need sheer fabric. Lots and lots of sheer fabric.
We're going for layers here, people!
We're going for layers here, people!
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I need sheer fabric. Lots and lots of sheer fabric.
We're going for layers here, people!
We're going for layers here, people!
Argh! I'm so tempted by this!
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November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Argh! I'm so tempted by this!
My partner in crime -- @mrsbarker.bsky.social -- and I took a walk that lead us up a "hill". Turns out there are some pretty great views along the way.
November 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My partner in crime -- @mrsbarker.bsky.social -- and I took a walk that lead us up a "hill". Turns out there are some pretty great views along the way.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
Quick! Someone distract my wife so I can order some Kill Team terrain!
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Quick! Someone distract my wife so I can order some Kill Team terrain!
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A new flowing fabric set is dropping Monday!
In the meantime, here are some favs from our set with Neri. 💔⚔
In the meantime, here are some favs from our set with Neri. 💔⚔
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
A new flowing fabric set is dropping Monday!
In the meantime, here are some favs from our set with Neri. 💔⚔
In the meantime, here are some favs from our set with Neri. 💔⚔
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My Dungeons & Doggos art has been so popular at my convention booth this year that it was time to do a REALLY elaborate piece, featuring a full party (Paladin, barbarian, rogue, and cleric) against the most adorable Lich ever. I’ll add these to the shop tomorrow!
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
My Dungeons & Doggos art has been so popular at my convention booth this year that it was time to do a REALLY elaborate piece, featuring a full party (Paladin, barbarian, rogue, and cleric) against the most adorable Lich ever. I’ll add these to the shop tomorrow!