Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire
@asmeesh.bsky.social
Canadian freelance artist — Board Games // Currency // Prints
No A/I or NFT
Prints and other socials here: https://linkpop.com/smeesh
No A/I or NFT
Prints and other socials here: https://linkpop.com/smeesh
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Hey new followers 🧡 My name is Ali / Smeesh, and I'm a Canadian freelance artist who is passionate about all things wild.
My shop, prints, and other socials can be found in the link below.
linkpop.com/smeesh
My shop, prints, and other socials can be found in the link below.
linkpop.com/smeesh
Narrator: It was, in fact, not over. And they had three more days to go.
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Narrator: It was, in fact, not over. And they had three more days to go.
One time in grade 2 I drew a really cool giraffe. And then other kids asked for their own, so I drew everyone big crayon giraffes.
Fast forward a few decades and here we are. Thanks, Crayola.
Fast forward a few decades and here we are. Thanks, Crayola.
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
One time in grade 2 I drew a really cool giraffe. And then other kids asked for their own, so I drew everyone big crayon giraffes.
Fast forward a few decades and here we are. Thanks, Crayola.
Fast forward a few decades and here we are. Thanks, Crayola.
Crawling out a five day migraine hole
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Crawling out a five day migraine hole
I've never been able to comprehend how @himmapaan.bsky.social manages such beautifully charming microscopic details. They are clearly an art god of some kind.
Anchiornis. Detail from a drawing from 2019.
A new paper by Kiat et al indicates that Anchiornis probably couldn't fly.
(But I still think it might have been capable of 'falling with style'.)
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
A new paper by Kiat et al indicates that Anchiornis probably couldn't fly.
(But I still think it might have been capable of 'falling with style'.)
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I've never been able to comprehend how @himmapaan.bsky.social manages such beautifully charming microscopic details. They are clearly an art god of some kind.
Look at them all! @bitewinggames.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Look at them all! @bitewinggames.bsky.social
What's your migraine remedy because this is day five and I'm considering medieval trepenation
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
What's your migraine remedy because this is day five and I'm considering medieval trepenation
#werewolfwednesday throwback to this travelling wolf sketch
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#werewolfwednesday throwback to this travelling wolf sketch
I have such a carving itch but winter is here and I'll need to wait for spring.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I have such a carving itch but winter is here and I'll need to wait for spring.
Reposted by Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire
Illustrated by the supremely talented @asmeesh.bsky.social . I love every one of these birds.
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Illustrated by the supremely talented @asmeesh.bsky.social . I love every one of these birds.
A few more throwback sculptures to wrap up the series.
Sushi — Heron with removable fish.
Floe — Fishing bear. She sits on this bright green stone I was unable to carve, it would just shatter. Made for a cool ice floe though. (1/2)
Sushi — Heron with removable fish.
Floe — Fishing bear. She sits on this bright green stone I was unable to carve, it would just shatter. Made for a cool ice floe though. (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A few more throwback sculptures to wrap up the series.
Sushi — Heron with removable fish.
Floe — Fishing bear. She sits on this bright green stone I was unable to carve, it would just shatter. Made for a cool ice floe though. (1/2)
Sushi — Heron with removable fish.
Floe — Fishing bear. She sits on this bright green stone I was unable to carve, it would just shatter. Made for a cool ice floe though. (1/2)
Throwback to a 2021 self portrait
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Throwback to a 2021 self portrait
Lovely day 1 with @bifanoland.bsky.social 's Warrior Art Class. Learning the Notan method.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Lovely day 1 with @bifanoland.bsky.social 's Warrior Art Class. Learning the Notan method.
Gesturing at this so hard. It's a lot to prepare for when you're running your own business, but it can be done. You got this.
The best way I save money is I ask all my friends and family to save me their bubble mailers and bubble wrap. Packaging is expensive and I try to recycle as much as I can.
The best way I save money is I ask all my friends and family to save me their bubble mailers and bubble wrap. Packaging is expensive and I try to recycle as much as I can.
GST, income tax, the actual cost to produce the product, Shopify fees, AfterPay fees if you use AfterPay, packaging costs, advertising costs, etc. It’s a lot.
When you go to buy from an individual creator this season please remember the price at checkout (in person or online) is not what they will see reflected in their account
Fees, immediate taxes, and future taxes cut what they would make often in half
We price for that, so please be understanding!
Fees, immediate taxes, and future taxes cut what they would make often in half
We price for that, so please be understanding!
November 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Gesturing at this so hard. It's a lot to prepare for when you're running your own business, but it can be done. You got this.
The best way I save money is I ask all my friends and family to save me their bubble mailers and bubble wrap. Packaging is expensive and I try to recycle as much as I can.
The best way I save money is I ask all my friends and family to save me their bubble mailers and bubble wrap. Packaging is expensive and I try to recycle as much as I can.
After many years of coveting, I finally got my anatomy model
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
After many years of coveting, I finally got my anatomy model
Another carving throwback. This is my 10lb black stone bear, my very favourite sculpture to date.
He took 16+ hours to carve, taught me that black soapstone is crazy tough, and comes with a little removable salmon in the jaws.
He currently lives in my personal collection.
He took 16+ hours to carve, taught me that black soapstone is crazy tough, and comes with a little removable salmon in the jaws.
He currently lives in my personal collection.
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another carving throwback. This is my 10lb black stone bear, my very favourite sculpture to date.
He took 16+ hours to carve, taught me that black soapstone is crazy tough, and comes with a little removable salmon in the jaws.
He currently lives in my personal collection.
He took 16+ hours to carve, taught me that black soapstone is crazy tough, and comes with a little removable salmon in the jaws.
He currently lives in my personal collection.
Holy light show
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Holy light show
Going to be on the BATS podcast, stay tuned!
HUGE Announcement!!
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
I’m thrilled to reveal we’re starting a podcast:
BATS!
The “BoardGame-Animal-Talk-Show”
With special guests:
Reiner Knizia
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Ammon Anderson
@asmeesh.bsky.social
@ithayla.bsky.social
& MORE to reveal!!~
Coming late December, stay tuned!!
#boardgames
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Going to be on the BATS podcast, stay tuned!
Digital art program journey
VTech Master Video Painter > Microsoft Paint > Paint Shop Pro > Photoshop > Procreate/Illustrator
Behold the VTech!
VTech Master Video Painter > Microsoft Paint > Paint Shop Pro > Photoshop > Procreate/Illustrator
Behold the VTech!
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Digital art program journey
VTech Master Video Painter > Microsoft Paint > Paint Shop Pro > Photoshop > Procreate/Illustrator
Behold the VTech!
VTech Master Video Painter > Microsoft Paint > Paint Shop Pro > Photoshop > Procreate/Illustrator
Behold the VTech!
A few years ago when I was strapped for work, I sold most of my stone sculptures. This one was spoken for, but the buyer backed out. So happy they did, because this rocking otter is still one of my favourite sculptures to date.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A few years ago when I was strapped for work, I sold most of my stone sculptures. This one was spoken for, but the buyer backed out. So happy they did, because this rocking otter is still one of my favourite sculptures to date.
It's been taken down, but this sort of thing boils my blood.
My family wonders why I'm so loud about genAI, because they find it cute. GenAI feeds on the IP of real, hardworking artists in order to produce mass amounts of crap.
Glad the thing was suspended at least. Keep being loud, folks.
My family wonders why I'm so loud about genAI, because they find it cute. GenAI feeds on the IP of real, hardworking artists in order to produce mass amounts of crap.
Glad the thing was suspended at least. Keep being loud, folks.
The freaking nerve. I don’t want to advertise them but they have other projects that they probably stole too
Idk if you can report it too or find them but god knows I really crave violence rn
www.kickstarter.com/projects/vin...
Idk if you can report it too or find them but god knows I really crave violence rn
www.kickstarter.com/projects/vin...
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
It's been taken down, but this sort of thing boils my blood.
My family wonders why I'm so loud about genAI, because they find it cute. GenAI feeds on the IP of real, hardworking artists in order to produce mass amounts of crap.
Glad the thing was suspended at least. Keep being loud, folks.
My family wonders why I'm so loud about genAI, because they find it cute. GenAI feeds on the IP of real, hardworking artists in order to produce mass amounts of crap.
Glad the thing was suspended at least. Keep being loud, folks.
People seem to like my little stone sculptures, so I'll share a few more.
This one was carved for a friend of mine. He likes to share stories about his pet crows from the 60's and 70's.
This one was carved for a friend of mine. He likes to share stories about his pet crows from the 60's and 70's.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
People seem to like my little stone sculptures, so I'll share a few more.
This one was carved for a friend of mine. He likes to share stories about his pet crows from the 60's and 70's.
This one was carved for a friend of mine. He likes to share stories about his pet crows from the 60's and 70's.
Progress shots
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Progress shots
Stone fox for my bff. Working on some smaller baby foxes to go with it.
Chose this stone since it promised to have some red in it, and it did not disappoint. I am so happy with that red streak.
Chose this stone since it promised to have some red in it, and it did not disappoint. I am so happy with that red streak.
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Stone fox for my bff. Working on some smaller baby foxes to go with it.
Chose this stone since it promised to have some red in it, and it did not disappoint. I am so happy with that red streak.
Chose this stone since it promised to have some red in it, and it did not disappoint. I am so happy with that red streak.
@scatterbee.bsky.social does it again
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@scatterbee.bsky.social does it again
Admiring the cool little imperfections in the bison. It's like mint chocolate chip.
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Admiring the cool little imperfections in the bison. It's like mint chocolate chip.