ALEKIVZ ✨
@alekivz.bsky.social
☆ KINGSLEY ☆ he/him ☆ RVA ☆ Design & Illustration ☆ Tattoo Artist @ Unkindness Art ☆ don’t repost or tattoo my work without permission!
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ALEKIVZ ✨
@alekivz.bsky.social
· Aug 5
i'm kingsley, i draw a lot of things based on animals, guts, botanicals, and all of the above. i also design merch to sell online & do tattoos!
website ✨ https://alekivz.com
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website ✨ https://alekivz.com
etsy ✨ https://etsy.com/shop/alekivz
instagram ✨ https://instagram.com/alekivz
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i was told a lot that art isn’t a viable career and is more a hobby— i tried a lot of other jobs (vet tech, taxidermy, dog grooming, emt, art history tutor, etc.) while i did art as a hobby.
i sat down one time and did the math and quickly realised art was making me more consistently good income
i sat down one time and did the math and quickly realised art was making me more consistently good income
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
i was told a lot that art isn’t a viable career and is more a hobby— i tried a lot of other jobs (vet tech, taxidermy, dog grooming, emt, art history tutor, etc.) while i did art as a hobby.
i sat down one time and did the math and quickly realised art was making me more consistently good income
i sat down one time and did the math and quickly realised art was making me more consistently good income
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rat king— excited with how this is coming out, excited to start a few more back pieces & other large scale stuff soon 🫶
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
rat king— excited with how this is coming out, excited to start a few more back pieces & other large scale stuff soon 🫶
rat king— excited with how this is coming out, excited to start a few more back pieces & other large scale stuff soon 🫶
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
rat king— excited with how this is coming out, excited to start a few more back pieces & other large scale stuff soon 🫶
i know the basic concept of your body keeps the score & that old injuries will continue to aggravate long-term but it’s fucking dumb that i can be haunted by the ghost of poor self care as a teenager.
imo u should be able to get a redo once ur brain solidifies
imo u should be able to get a redo once ur brain solidifies
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
i know the basic concept of your body keeps the score & that old injuries will continue to aggravate long-term but it’s fucking dumb that i can be haunted by the ghost of poor self care as a teenager.
imo u should be able to get a redo once ur brain solidifies
imo u should be able to get a redo once ur brain solidifies
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just a little guy the other day
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
just a little guy the other day
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did some berries today on brian’s chest!
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
did some berries today on brian’s chest!
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the proofing process of art prints is my least fave part, esp. digital art. do i like more blue or more green or more magenta or—
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
the proofing process of art prints is my least fave part, esp. digital art. do i like more blue or more green or more magenta or—
the proofing process of art prints is my least fave part, esp. digital art. do i like more blue or more green or more magenta or—
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
the proofing process of art prints is my least fave part, esp. digital art. do i like more blue or more green or more magenta or—
taking a second day off unexpectedly in as many weeks for medical related reasons 😔 but at least i have a big frankenstein poster in my living room to give me comfort during these trying times
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
taking a second day off unexpectedly in as many weeks for medical related reasons 😔 but at least i have a big frankenstein poster in my living room to give me comfort during these trying times
did some berries today on brian’s chest!
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
did some berries today on brian’s chest!
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some faeries based on bugs (wooly aphid & velvet ant) for jo a few weeks ago— she designed these characters & i had such a fun time bringing them into tattoo format ☺️
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
some faeries based on bugs (wooly aphid & velvet ant) for jo a few weeks ago— she designed these characters & i had such a fun time bringing them into tattoo format ☺️
some faeries based on bugs (wooly aphid & velvet ant) for jo a few weeks ago— she designed these characters & i had such a fun time bringing them into tattoo format ☺️
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
some faeries based on bugs (wooly aphid & velvet ant) for jo a few weeks ago— she designed these characters & i had such a fun time bringing them into tattoo format ☺️
real croaking action on this one
November 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
real croaking action on this one
anyway if u ever tell me u got tattooed in a shed or a backyard know that i don’t have the strength to get into it at a convention & i respect that you’re not going to be my clientele if my pricing/distance is a problem for you, but i hope u respect urself enough to recognize how unhealthy that is
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
anyway if u ever tell me u got tattooed in a shed or a backyard know that i don’t have the strength to get into it at a convention & i respect that you’re not going to be my clientele if my pricing/distance is a problem for you, but i hope u respect urself enough to recognize how unhealthy that is
i love tattooing and it’s an awesome job. but i also hate the burden of knowledge bc i feel like the increased popularity and social acceptance of tattoos means that ppl take advantage of it to tattoo in a wildly unsafe space or manner
November 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
i love tattooing and it’s an awesome job. but i also hate the burden of knowledge bc i feel like the increased popularity and social acceptance of tattoos means that ppl take advantage of it to tattoo in a wildly unsafe space or manner
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finding time between watching frankenstein in theatres 4 times to finish a new illustration (that isn’t based on a tattoo design) for the first time in too long 😩
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
finding time between watching frankenstein in theatres 4 times to finish a new illustration (that isn’t based on a tattoo design) for the first time in too long 😩
finding time between watching frankenstein in theatres 4 times to finish a new illustration (that isn’t based on a tattoo design) for the first time in too long 😩
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
finding time between watching frankenstein in theatres 4 times to finish a new illustration (that isn’t based on a tattoo design) for the first time in too long 😩
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schrödinger’s cat today w/an annihilation vibe!
October 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
schrödinger’s cat today w/an annihilation vibe!