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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hi, I would absolutely love to be considered!
You can see more of my work at: www.amylaneillustration.com/

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 17

You absolute iconnnn!!! Such a stunning piece! 💕

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 16

So excited to read this!!

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 13

Caught my smoll kitty sitting like this today

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you so much!!! “Wonderfully horrible” is now my new goal for everything I create now, I love it.

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 10

No I fear it is my fault for generally just being crap at keeping up on bluesky 🥲 I’m going to try better 🫡
If you do a print of this one I fear I may need it to match my other one.

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 10

Excuse me sir what is that brown one, why have I not seen it?? It’s glorious.

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🌿viktor aleksander🌿 @ commissions open! @nooskadraws.bsky.social · Jul 8

i love drawing bookshelves too! 💜💚

A digital illustration of a purple, green, and grey-blue themed bookshelf. The book shelf is filled with old tomes, Victorian inspired knick-knacks such as keys, teacups, candles, and a flask of a potion. On one of the shelves there is a framed picture of an anatomical human heart, along with a skull resting on a stack of books. On another shelf, there is a bust of Diana the Greek goddess.
A digital illustration of a purple, green, and grey-blue themed bookshelf. The book shelf is filled with old tomes, Victorian inspired knick-knacks such as keys, teacups, candles, and a flask of a potion. On one of the shelves there is a framed picture of an anatomical human heart, along with a skull resting on a stack of books. On another shelf, there is a bust of Diana the Greek goddess.

A digital illustration of a spooky bookshelf. It has 5 shelves. It is coloured with red, green, yellow, and specks of orange and blue.
Shelf 1: green books decorated with flowers. A frame portrait of a Victorian gentleman with glowing white eyes. A sage smudge stick. Bones. Candles. Wooden box. A cloche with a mummified fairy inside. Leaning books with bones on them.
Shelf 2: Books with floral and teeth details. Candles. Jackalope skull. A cauldron with belladonna growing from it. Green books with Roman numerals. Red books with floral details. Candles. A rowan berry garland.
Shelf 3: Two dark green books with witchy symbols on them. A flask of red liquid. 3 red books with leaf details. A jar of bone runes marked with pagan symbols. A black crystal ball. A horseshoe. A locked wooden box with candles melted into it on top. A book with a skull symbol.
Shelf 4: 3 green books decorated with the shapes of different leaves. 2 thinner green books. 3 flasks of different coloured liquid. 2 small jars of crushed herbs on top of a wooden box. A sprig of rosemary. A rowan cross and berry charm. 3 green books. A small brown suitcase.
Shelf 5: 5 books with different patterns on the spine: eyes, roses, plum blossom, a bone, and leaves. A cauldron with green smoke twisting out of it. A sprig of rosemary. A motar and pestle. 2 green books. A bundle of herbs.

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Amy Lane @amylanedraws.bsky.social · Jul 10

Oh no, I love the creepy ones.

@criticalrole.bsky.social @voiceofobrien.bsky.social @laurabaileyvo.bsky.social #criticalrole #ageofumbra #daggerheart #criticalroleart #criticalrolefanart

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Aliceillustrate ✏️✨ illustrator @aliceillustrate.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello #portfolioday !
I'm Alice, an illustrator from the UK.
I love creating fantasy/magical scenes & characters. Dreaming of bringing some of the things I imagine in my head to life in book-form one day. ✨

🔗 www.aliceillustrate.com
💌 [email protected]
📷 www.instagram.com/aliceillustr...

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Viv 🌲 @vivtanner.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi #PortfolioDay 🌷
Looking for freelance book cover work, interior illustrations & more.

vivtanner.com
Contact: [email protected]

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🩸 morteraphan 🗝️ @morteraphan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hey #PortfolioDay!
I'm Morteraphan, concept artist and illustrator with a love for drawing vampires, wolves and lots of flowers. Always interested in projects such as book illustration, TTRPG and cards!

🩸 artstation.com/morteraphan
🌱 inprnt.com/gallery/morteraphan
✉️ morteraphan[at]gmail.com

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SAM @tealartifact.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy #PortfolioDay! 🖤

I'm Sam and I love illustrating TTRPG characters and other OCs! I enjoy working with colors both vivid and dark

grannypix.carrd.co

Two humanoid skeletons stand on a dark background, one with the face and shoulders of a teal-ish elf, and a skeleton on downwards, the other a full skeleton. The elf is holding a heart in her hand with a fearful expression. There's a raven flying in the background, and spider lilies under them in the foreground

a smiling man lays surrounded by trays and bowls of all kinds of food- fruit, cheese, wine, fish, etc.

A dignified bust portrait of a man with shoulder-length brown hair in a bun, and white around his temples. He wears a comfortable smile. His skin is fair, and the left half of his face bears a large burn scar.

3 different figures that all appear to be the same person. one is green and nervous, one is purple and smug, and one is blue and morose

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🌿viktor aleksander🌿 @ commissions open! @nooskadraws.bsky.social · Jul 8

good morning #PortfolioDay !

i'm viktor, a trans gay illustrator, looking for work in books, ttrpgs, and comics. historical fiction, fashion, and fantasy is my cup of tea ✨🌿🌸🍵🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🖼️ www.nooska-art.com
✉️ [email protected]

An illustration inspired by the game Disco Elysium. It shows Kim and Harry sat at a table playing a boardgame: the boardgames features important characters and people of interest to the Hanged Man case (the case they solve over the course of the video game). Kim holds a card and looks determined while writing down notes in his notebook. Harry looks thoughtful, his hand reaching for a set of 6 sided dice.

Two portrait aligned digital illustrations of book covers.
Left: An illustration of Afaeran and King Galdor from the webcomic Wundor. They stand in the centre, facing each other. They are bordered by Ancient Greek inspired white columns and an arch above them. The columns are covered with grapevines, vine leaves, and hanging purple grapes. Afaerun is an oche skinned elf with flowing light pink-white hair, and wears a curved silver and ruby tiara, he smiles as he looks at King Galdor. King Galdor is a purple skinned monarch with a single white horn growing from his head. He has flowing dark purple hair, and wears a red leaf laurel. He holds Afaerun's cheek in a romantic embrace.
Right: Two male characters stand in front of each other, staring at the other. One is shorter, and wears a mustard yellow jumper, looking annoyed. The other is taller, with frizzy blonde hair, a purple hoodie, and looks smug. A border of cat toys surrounds them. A cat lies down, arching over the two men, and has a smile on his face.

Two portrait aligned digital illustrations.
Left: An illustration based on the painting called The Conversion of the Duke of Gandía by José Moreno Carbonero. It depicts two knights: one green skinned and haired, wearing a dark blue cloak embellished with gold details. The other is wearing a silvered suit of armour with golden patterns, detailed with stair motifs. The green knight holds the armoured knight close to him, his head resting on the other's shoulder. The armoured knight looks down with a stoic look.
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A digital illustration inspired by the pairing Hansry (Hans Capon and Henry of Skalitz from the game series Kingdom Come Deliverance). The illustration is influenced by a scene in the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice. It is separated into 3 panels.
Panel 1: Hans Capon looks behind him in quiet shock at his bodyguard Henry.
Panel 2: Henry has touched Hans' ungloved hand with his gauntleted one in a gentle hold. The panel is surrounded by blooming flowers: herbs and plants that Henry can forage on his journey. Marigold, St John's Wort, Valerian, Sage, Chamomile, and Dandelion.
Panel 3: Henry meets Hans' eyes with an unreadable expression. He quietly yearns beneath it.

A double page spread of a comic. The first page shows a twisted tree in the centre, the space between each branch a panel showing a plague blighting a kingdom. The protagonist called Wolfgang is engulfed in the blighted roots of the twisted tree in the throes of a nightmare. A voice tells him "Take heed, young Durward. These lands know only death, and within its centre, a horror festers. It feasts on all its roots can teach, and what life remains dwindles."
The second page shows a close up of the branches of this twisted tree. Between its panels are images of rot, bodies in body bags, dead fish floating, and the branches are infested with maggots. The voice continues "Soon, there will be naught to satisfy its hunger. But for every poison, there is an antidote."

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Elsa Velasco @evelasco.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I'm Elsa, book cover illustrator focused on fantasy, sci-fi and horror. I have a soft spot for nature, symbolism and hidden details. Currently available for freelance work!

💼 elsavelasco.com
✉️ [email protected]

Illustration of a long-haired man sleeping. There are worlds melting in his hair, the skyline of Portland before him and Mount Hood in the background

Illustration of a man praying and looking back. There are flames and insects surrounding him.

Illustration of a wide-open eye surrounded by leaves. There’s a white neuron in his iris

Self portrait of myself, a short-haired white person, holding my mouth with my hand. There’s a hole in my chest with a white crow trapped in crooked and spiked vines. Black crows are flying in the background

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🎃Holly-ween Sullo🎃 @hollysullo.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hey hey #PortfolioDay!

I’m Holly, an illustrator and designer in Boston. I love drawing food, bright colors, comics, and giving out smiles-

Open for personal and professional work at the moment! Message or email me anytime 🧡

🕸️ hollysullo.com
💌 [email protected]

A illustration of me in a pile of things I love including: my two cats, my daughter, a burger, ramen, fries, squid friend, and flowers. There’s a word bubble coming from my mouth that says, “howdy!”. It’s cute and fun.

A stylized illustration of two punk styled guys with burger heads. They are smoking French fries and looking badass. The art is colorful and fun looking.

A stylized illustration for a T-shirt design. It has bold line work of a Mayan inspired mask in the shape of a happy octopus mascot from the company SoWork. It uses pinks, aquas, and golden yellow colors which gives it a tropical vibe. It says 2025, SoWork, Cancún under the mascot.

A stylized illustration of a pink rabbit drinking tea, facing away from the viewer in contemplation. It is framed by pretty looking foliage, making it appear to be in the middle of a magical field.

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Kim Stramat is LOOKING FOR WORK @kimstramat.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hey #PortfolioDay.
I'm Kim, a fantasy illustrator looking for work!
kstramat.com
[email protected]

A lady knight stands over the body of a dragon she has slain

A tiefling walks down the dark hall of some ruins to encounter a large spider.

A gorgon flys through space on a crystal platform.

A mage comes in and out of existance in a nightime desert landscape. A large moon illuminates the land.

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Anna Meyer @brusierkee.bsky.social · Jul 8

hi #PortfolioDay 👋

I'm Anna! I’m an author, comics artist and illustrator. My debut graphic novel is now available from @23rdstbooks.bsky.social and I am currently working on my soph GN.

🌐: annacmeyer.com
📧: [email protected]
insta: @brusierkee

#publishing #comics #graphicnovel

Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions”
Girl sitting on bed with halo and cross above her.

Sample page from Saint Catherine on the beach.

A line up of a crew of an ice breaker schooner at the turn of the century.

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Laura Mabingi (Laz) @midearthling.bsky.social · Jul 8

#portfolioday

I'm Laz! I'm based in Ireland. I've been known to animate a thing or two and have made a few short fan-comics in my time.

I have a webbed site and am open to work :3

www.lauramcnameeart.com

Digital illustration of a bear on a snowy hill with a geometric triangular forest and mountains in the BG, everything is pink.

Digital illustrations of Armand from Interview with the vampire in various poses and wearing Italian Renaissance garb.

Digital illustration. Double page spread from a recent ofmd fan comic I drew.

Digital illustration. Sam and Frodo in a pose based on The Venetian Lovers by Eugene de Blaas.

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jade 🫀 comms closed @yellghoul.bsky.social · Jul 8

#portfolioday again !! hello hello im jade 🥀 i like drawing unsettling horror, magic, and all kinds of comics

available for long/short term comic work, covers, posters, and private commissions ~

web: jadezhang.art
commissions: jadezhang.art/comms
email: [email protected]

fanart illustration of ranni the witch and an elden ring pc. the characters are covered in blood, the pc is kneeling in front of ranni who floats off the ground. they stand in front of the bloody two fingers, in a pool of blood surrounded by red twisting roots

elden ring fanart of the tarnished on torrent standing in the abyssal woods

illustration of two kids and a tiger walking through a dense forest. the forest is littered with the bones of dead giants. illustration has a border featuring various greenery, wispy monsters, a shooting star, and a water lily

comic of a couple together, switches between the couple laying in bed together and dancing together at a night club. text reads: English sun, she has come
To kiss my face and tell me I'm that chosen one

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shafer brown @shaferbrown.com · Jul 8

hello #portfolioday

Im a queer illustrator from the mountains of north carolina drawing flat fantasy. I've done work for mtg, videogames, beer labels, podcast art and socks, but my favorite work tends to be personal commissions.

portfolio: shaferbrown.com
contact: [email protected]

2024 limited color dnd commission

a tiefling rocks back on the legs of a stool- consulting a tome for crafting recipes. materials for their task lay around their studio.

2025 limited color group commission

Inside a smokey dining room aboard a river boat pirate ship, a group of adventurers blow off steam. From left to right, an anxious squirrel has drunken to excess, a spirited otter teases them and toasts. A paternalistic skunk with a metal arm scolds them, while a delirious herbalist rabbit offers a solution, and the groups tinkerer, a sparrow, sits with an impulse of a food fight within reach.

2025 - crop from a limited tone fantasy family portrait

Two adventurers walk in the rain on a board walk in the woods, one with a bow at the ready, the other excitedly pulling her close. Their cat looks towards the foreground, where a dragonfly rests on a flower.

2024 full color commission

perched on a dumpster, a wolf in a heavy coat uses a small chunky laptop. Power lines extend into a rainy multicolored light shadow of a city behind him.

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Steve Ellis @steveellisart.com · Jul 8

Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Steve, and I'm an illustrator & comic/game/book creator/author. Having such a good time enjoying all your amazing art on Bluesky. To many more great connections!

#Art

A warrior looking woman holding a sword, wearing a fur shawl and a horned headpiece, standing in front of a twisted tree. Behind the tree is a massive snarling wolf. Crows are sitting in the tree's branches, as well as the roots. A gravestone marker leans against one of the tree's roots.

5 elves wearing horn headdresses and leaf clothing standing around in a broken circle engaging in conversation.

A person wearing armor but riddled with arrows, standing before a massive fiery dragon looming overhead. The main colors are yellow, red, and blue.

A sepia toned vignette of a branchy, thorny woman holding a sprig of nightshade close to her chest.

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Pris Bampoh @bampshi.bsky.social · Jul 8

✨ #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Pris, and I'm a freelance illustrator looking for work right now. I also have personal commissions open. Feel free to get in touch. Thank you!
🌐 prisbampoh.squarespace.com
📧 [email protected]
🔗 linktr.ee/Bampshi

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scary bravo @sierrabravoart.bsky.social · Jul 8

hello I'm Sierra, this is #PortfolioDay, and i make comics and illustrations about history, mythology, monsters, and the intersections of all those things. would love to make fantasy and nonfiction history art!

💀 www.sierrabravoart.com
🦉 shop.sierrabravoart.com
🦊 www.hansvogelisdead.com

a comic page from ANKHO. Stylized after Ancient Greek black-figure pottery, it depicts the building of the Trojan Horse, until Odysseus begins to doubt his plan and the figures fall between to grimacing gorgons into stylized waves.

A comic page from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. Hans lies on a sumptuous palace bed rigid in terror as a monstrous owl-like creature crawls across the room toward him, spewing black bile and mocking words from his past life.

A small acrylic painting of a unicorn in a forest glen, looking at its reflection in a pool of dark water. Yellow sunlight dapples the forest floor and the unicorn's white coat.

A stylized painting of an oarfish, done on tan paper.

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Léan 🌷 @kyotosparty.bsky.social · Jul 8

Finally, a #PortfolioDay I'm prepared for!

Hi, I'm Léan, a freelance illustrator who also has an online store. I usually illustrate books and tabletop games but I've been in some videogames too.

📬 Email: [email protected]
🖥️ Web (portfolio, commissions and store): kyotosparty.com

An elf? holding two swords and being pierced by two more standing between columns that turn into tree roots and a ??? thing ??? stepping on a giant scolopendra in the middle of a gothic archway with seven skulls above them

A blue tiefling playing the oboe surrounded by golden columns and lilac tiefling in the middle of a bloody swamp framed by soft turquoise walls

Gideon Nav and Harrowhark Nonagesimus holding hands and looking at each other. It seems as if Harrow is about to fall and Gideon is catching her. Two spears pierce through their linked hand and the blood pouring from them is dying Harrow's scarf red. It looks like bloody wings.

My OC Eliott sitting atop a broken statue that is holding a sword and a quill. There's a crack on the face of the statue, with a skull peeking from underneath. Eliott is reaching for the quill but his other hand hovers over the sword.

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