Bre Melvin
@89ravenwolf.bsky.social
Lead 3D Animator @spryfox on Spirit Crossing. Cinematics on The Pathless, Lead Animator on Yami; Freetime Artist; Nintendo and Tolkien Enthusiast; NoAI; she/they 🖤🩶🤍💜 linktr.ee/BreMelvin
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Bre Melvin
@89ravenwolf.bsky.social
· Jul 25
I'm Bre Melvin, and I'm currently a lead animator working on an unannounced game project at SpryFox. Previously, I was the cinematics animator for The Pathless. I also like to draw fan art and paint landscapes. Latest demo reel at https://vimeo.com/453174930
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Officially looking for work again! My contract ended a week ago so I'm back on the job market.
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Officially looking for work again! My contract ended a week ago so I'm back on the job market.
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
If anyone is looking for an experienced character technical director for video games, I know a guy (it's me).
Well, I guess I'm not going to get a new annual pass for the national parks since they're putting the orange one's face on the next card; you know, the dude destroying the parks with no remorse right now 🤮
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Well, I guess I'm not going to get a new annual pass for the national parks since they're putting the orange one's face on the next card; you know, the dude destroying the parks with no remorse right now 🤮
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I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
✍️ our next developer blog comes from Danc, our resident Designer Fox with insights on the connections we make in online games.
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Danc walks us through the primary goal for Spirit Crossing and the design elements we choose to support that goal.
let's take a look!
→ spryfox.com/2025/11/21/d...
Developer Blog | Spirit Crossing is a Game About Making Friends
The primary verb in our game is connect. This is the heart of what we are building and how we measure success. Did you make friends? Did you create a meaningful connection? Did you joyfully spend t…
spryfox.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I wrote a little blog post about what sort of game we are trying to make with Spirit Crossing.
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
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🚨 Yet again Ted Cruz and Steve Scalise are trying to sneak in a moratorium on state GenAi legislation.
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚨 Yet again Ted Cruz and Steve Scalise are trying to sneak in a moratorium on state GenAi legislation.
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
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I’ve been a FreeTaxUSA proselytizer for years and years and I strongly encourage everyone to make the switch. same kind of step by step “for dummies” interface, even for my complicated freelancer taxes, and you don’t have to give your money to one of our most evil lobbyists
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I’ve been a FreeTaxUSA proselytizer for years and years and I strongly encourage everyone to make the switch. same kind of step by step “for dummies” interface, even for my complicated freelancer taxes, and you don’t have to give your money to one of our most evil lobbyists
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Blender is struggling. it's the best piece of 3d software on the market, and it's free. I'm not going back to autodesk.
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
Blender Development Fund
Join the Development Fund and support Blender Foundation to work on core Blender development.
fund.blender.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Blender is struggling. it's the best piece of 3d software on the market, and it's free. I'm not going back to autodesk.
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
please donate if you can!
fund.blender.org
Me: -makes a typo typing the word 'animations'-
Spell check: Did you mean 'abominations'?
Me: ... yes, sure
Spell check: Did you mean 'abominations'?
Me: ... yes, sure
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Me: -makes a typo typing the word 'animations'-
Spell check: Did you mean 'abominations'?
Me: ... yes, sure
Spell check: Did you mean 'abominations'?
Me: ... yes, sure
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New Demo Reel Drop!! <3 I plan on updating this continuously, but here she is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXfL...
Anna Vrieling - Animation Reel - 2025
YouTube video by Anna Vrieling
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New Demo Reel Drop!! <3 I plan on updating this continuously, but here she is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXfL...
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Hey Seattle friends, take a minute to click this link & make sure your vote got counted! The mayoral election is gonna be CLOSE, like possibly a-few-dozen-votes close
This race could very easily be decided by challenged ballots. Use this link to track your ballot, and remind your friends and family to do the same: info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Hey Seattle friends, take a minute to click this link & make sure your vote got counted! The mayoral election is gonna be CLOSE, like possibly a-few-dozen-votes close
People don't talk about it, but part of that cottage core garden lifestyle is using your lunch break to go pick up several gallons of manure and driving it back with the windows down, releasing the stink, with the wind in your hair
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
People don't talk about it, but part of that cottage core garden lifestyle is using your lunch break to go pick up several gallons of manure and driving it back with the windows down, releasing the stink, with the wind in your hair
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Have Netflix and want to check out the game I'm working on? Download the app at playspiritcrossing.com and sign into your Netflix account, it's free with your subscription and there's an all new starting tutorial as of TODAY which is what I've been working on for the last month+! #gamedev #cozyGames
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Have Netflix and want to check out the game I'm working on? Download the app at playspiritcrossing.com and sign into your Netflix account, it's free with your subscription and there's an all new starting tutorial as of TODAY which is what I've been working on for the last month+! #gamedev #cozyGames
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The reason why there are no republican major cities is because when you live close to everyone you realize everyone is a human being and we all support each other to make this place work. Your office job has a bodega or coffee shop at the bottom. You see each other on transit. It creates compassion.
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The reason why there are no republican major cities is because when you live close to everyone you realize everyone is a human being and we all support each other to make this place work. Your office job has a bodega or coffee shop at the bottom. You see each other on transit. It creates compassion.
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Hi everyone... So this happened a bit sooner than I had originally anticipated. I am actively looking for work (along with so many others in this industry 💪😔🤘). If anyone is looking for a goober of an animator to join their team, please feel free to message me. <3 www.linkedin.com/in/annavriel...
October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hi everyone... So this happened a bit sooner than I had originally anticipated. I am actively looking for work (along with so many others in this industry 💪😔🤘). If anyone is looking for a goober of an animator to join their team, please feel free to message me. <3 www.linkedin.com/in/annavriel...
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Seattle and WA more broadly, VOTE TODAY.
even though they say today is the last recommended day to mail it, I propose you take it to a ballot box if you can. Lower the USPS processing burden!
even though they say today is the last recommended day to mail it, I propose you take it to a ballot box if you can. Lower the USPS processing burden!
Today is the final day the USPS recommends mailing your ballot in.
MAGA attacks on the postal service mean that if you mail it after today, it may not be counted.
If you can’t mail today, turn it in at your nearest ballot drop box, locations can be found here: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
MAGA attacks on the postal service mean that if you mail it after today, it may not be counted.
If you can’t mail today, turn it in at your nearest ballot drop box, locations can be found here: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Seattle and WA more broadly, VOTE TODAY.
even though they say today is the last recommended day to mail it, I propose you take it to a ballot box if you can. Lower the USPS processing burden!
even though they say today is the last recommended day to mail it, I propose you take it to a ballot box if you can. Lower the USPS processing burden!
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While we're finishing up Dosa Divas, we're still shopping around two smaller new projects. We wanted to let folks know with enough time and severance. Here's a spreadsheet with info on each person and I'm happy to provide any recommendations for any of them. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Outerloop Alumni - PUBLIC Contact Info
docs.google.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
While we're finishing up Dosa Divas, we're still shopping around two smaller new projects. We wanted to let folks know with enough time and severance. Here's a spreadsheet with info on each person and I'm happy to provide any recommendations for any of them. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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All cars should have speed governors in them and speed limits should be much lower.
No public road should be built that is farther than a half mile walk to public transit with minimum 20 minute headways
Single-family only zoning should not exist
No public road should be built that is farther than a half mile walk to public transit with minimum 20 minute headways
Single-family only zoning should not exist
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 21, 2025 at 5:36 AM
All cars should have speed governors in them and speed limits should be much lower.
No public road should be built that is farther than a half mile walk to public transit with minimum 20 minute headways
Single-family only zoning should not exist
No public road should be built that is farther than a half mile walk to public transit with minimum 20 minute headways
Single-family only zoning should not exist
October is the fucking best
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
October is the fucking best
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Keep. Fucking. QUIET about attending a protest. DO NOT sign up for it. Leave your phone OFF, buy things with CASH if you need to, use PUBLIC TRANSIT. BE SMART ABOUT THIS. The last thing you want is the government hunting you down because you got caught.
Since the No Kings stuff is coming up again, reminder that you 100% should not *sign up* for a protest. You can just show up.
October 16, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Keep. Fucking. QUIET about attending a protest. DO NOT sign up for it. Leave your phone OFF, buy things with CASH if you need to, use PUBLIC TRANSIT. BE SMART ABOUT THIS. The last thing you want is the government hunting you down because you got caught.
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Reminder that I'm looking for work after being affected by layoffs at Giant Squid. 3D Environment Artist, or 3D Artist/Props; ideally a full time position. If your studio or somewhere you know has an opening, please let me know. Thank you ❤️
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com
Natalie Spitzel
Experienced 3D Environment Artist in the Game Industry Looking for full-time work
nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reminder that I'm looking for work after being affected by layoffs at Giant Squid. 3D Environment Artist, or 3D Artist/Props; ideally a full time position. If your studio or somewhere you know has an opening, please let me know. Thank you ❤️
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com
Hey guys, don't go to national parks during government shutdowns. This isn't your chance to score a deal getting into the horribly underfunded parks for free. It's hugely damaging to the parks when the staff aren't there to maintain them
October 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hey guys, don't go to national parks during government shutdowns. This isn't your chance to score a deal getting into the horribly underfunded parks for free. It's hugely damaging to the parks when the staff aren't there to maintain them
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If anyone knows of any animation jobs open, I'd love to hear about it as I'm looking for my next adventure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If anyone knows of any animation jobs open, I'd love to hear about it as I'm looking for my next adventure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
It is time 🧡
kermit the frog is sitting with his mouth open and his teeth visible
ALT: kermit the frog is sitting with his mouth open and his teeth visible
media.tenor.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It is time 🧡
Me going back over animations from three years earlier in a project, and wondering if I even knew how to animate back then
September 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Me going back over animations from three years earlier in a project, and wondering if I even knew how to animate back then