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Ash

@artistrybyakmd.bsky.social

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Drawing's better than talking. I'm just a tradigital artist, who draws her personal demons for fun. She/her 30+ Born & raised in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🖤🩶🤍💜/🩷💛🩵

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Feb 22

I guess I'll put this here, for the curious ones.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 1h

I rarely drink but I’d like to give Mai Tai a go. #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #blackartist #greyscale #cocktail

A greyscale illustration of a Mai Tai cocktail on the counter.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 1d

Anything to keep your information safe from the wrong hands. #art #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #digitaldrawing #greyscale #shredder

A greyscale illustration of a sheet of paper feeding into a shredder.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 1d

I remember seeing these nettles during my school years. #inktober #inktober2025 #stingingnettles #blackartist #greyscale #digitaldrawing #art #plant

A greyscale illustration of some stinging nettles.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 2d

Just a whimsigoth witch doing some chores. I should give her a name, though. #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #art #digitaldrawing #witch #greyscale #characterart #ocart

A greyscale illustration of a witch sweeping the floor with her broomstick.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 4d

“Why do I get the heavy load around here?” #inktober #inktober2025 #blackartist #greyscale #delivery #characterart #digitaldrawing #art

A greyscale illustration of a man in a smart casual uniform with a bun and beard, carrying two heavy boxes.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 5d

This is the first and last time I will draw a car. #inktober2025 #inktober #greyscale #blackartist #art #digitaldrawing

A greyscale illustration of a car being driven recklessly on the road.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 6d

A young mermaid, gentle and curious, quietly admired a starfish she found during her swim, feeling a sense of wonder and compassion for the tiny creature.

#inktober #inktober2025 #starfish #ocart #art #blackartist #mermaid #digitaldrawing

A greyscale and slightly coloured illustration of a mermaid spotting a starfish on the coral reef, under the sea.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 6d

Piercings are cool when you take good care of them. #inktober #inktober2025 #art #digitaldrawing #greyscale #blackartist

A greyscale illustration of a guy with a buzz cut, sporting gold piercings on his ears, eyebrow, and lower lip.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 7d

I wanted to redraw this deer from a while ago. #inktober #inktober2025 #deer #greyscale #blackartist #digitaldrawing #art

A greyscale illustration of a deer in the woods.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 8d

I underestimated the dangers of water sometimes. #Inktober2025 #inktober #murky #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist #monster

A greyscale illustration of a swamp monster, with green eyes, emerging from the murky waters.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 10d

An opal crown fit for royalty. #inktober2025 #inktober #art #crown #blackartist #greyscale #opal

A greyscale illustration of a simple crown, decorated with opals, on a cushion.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 11d

Anyone for a picnic? #inktober2025 #inktober #art #digitaldrawing #blackartist #greyscale

A illustration of a picnic basket with a cloth.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 12d

Just starting off #inktober2025 with this stylist moustache. #blackartist #inktober #greyscale #digitaldrawing

A grey model of a man with an English moustache and stubble.

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 15d

Here's mine. 😁

a cartoon character with a fireball coming out of its mouth

Alt: A light orange cartoon character with a fireball coming out of its mouth.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 16d

Just letting you know that this tomcat of mine has been renamed to Willoughby. #blackandwhitecat #tuxedocat

A black and white kitten relaxing on the grey sofa in a twisted position.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · 21d

Just took Willow to the vets for a health checkup, microchipped and a jab. Also I just found out that Willow is a tomcat. Whoops.

a little girl is sitting at a table making a funny face .

Alt: A little black girl is giving herself a facepalm with the word 'oy' in the caption.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Sep 2

"You know, I kind of like being on top of the world." - Willow

#blackandwhitecat #tuxedocat #kitten #photography

A black and white kitten resting on top of the grey cat tower.

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Aug 31

I had the worst summer ever.

Original Audio by Sloth 🦥 (TikTok)

Inspired by @cacartoon.bsky.social

#digitaldrawing #procreateart #blackartist #britishartist #artblock #autisticartist #ocs

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Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Aug 28

Due to my recent spells of depression, art block and burnout I'm discontinuing the rest of monthly prompts. Really gutted about this discussion, but I'll work on other products instead.

#blackartist #artblock #mentalhealth

Ash @artistrybyakmd.bsky.social · Aug 7

This girl has learnt a lot of new ways of getting into mischief. (Oh, I'm also dealing with art block at the moment.)

#blackandwhitecat #kitten #cat #photography #tuxedocat