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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · 2d

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted any OC-related stuff online, but I think you all do deserve some rough/in-progress stuff that I’m working on. :)
Here’s my newest OC that I made four days ago: Oscar!!
#CRJSWIMS #OSC

Drawings of my new object OC, Oscar. They are a pot marigold with a tall ceramic pot/vase covered in paint splatters for a body, a necklace with a golden leaf charm, and legs. Their pronouns are they/he, and they’re twenty-six years old. They will be a local painter and art therapist in Brightfield in the universe of SWIMS, my in-progress animation and multimedia project.

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StudioCRJ @studiocrj.com · Sep 3

So, Art Fight was a thing in the big 2025, and I have some banger artworks to show! Hooray!!! 🧵
(Yes, I’m doing this a month after the event ended because August practically flew by for me. Hope you don’t mind!)
— CRJ 💙

A calligraphic illustration that reads “My Pieces for 2025 Art Fight” alongside minimalist illustrations of a blue shield, magenta paintbrush, and cyan graphics tablet pen (symbols of Art Fight). Writing below reads “(one month after the event ended lmao).” Also featured at the bottom is an illustration of my objectsona holding his hands out to gesture toward the calligraphic illustration above.

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SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Aug 11

(5/17)
And to round off the friend group, it’s Iris Kōsetsu, the snow-woman with the warmest of hearts! ☃️
(P.S. Her actual name is 降雪あいりす, but you can just call her Iris!)

Iris Kōsetsu (降雪あいりす) is a snow-woman with an extra-light purple body, dark gray buttons, a red carrot nose, a light yellow sun hat with purple accents, and legs. Her pronouns are she/her, and she is female and pansexual. She is 27 years old (born March 2, 1998) and 5′ 6¼″.

Her description reads:
“In spite of her icy composition, Iris is a kind and caring lady who thrives best in the warmth of friendship. Her benevolence is immediately apparent to anyone who gets interviewed by her, for she’s very fond of her hometown and loves to write all about it as an independent journalist. But if there’s something she loves even more, it’s sharing the world with Myles and friends and especially dearest Grant.”

Her relationships are:
• Partner: Grant
• Friends: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, Rose, Elliott, Presley, Vivian, Kate, and Chris
• Acquaintances: Blake and Beatrice

Abilities include:
• Ice creation and manipulation

Disabilities include:
• Armless
• Water freezing by touch

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SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Aug 11

(4/17)
Here comes the technological mastermind (with good intentions, of course): Spencer Vibratek! 📺

Spencer Vibratek is a 59″ OLED TV with a dark purple body, a light purple face on his display, and legs. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and aroace. He is 27 years old (born August 12, 1997) and 5′ 3¼″.

His description reads:
“Digital devices are a big part of Spencer’s life—and not just because he himself is a digital device. Rumor has it that one day, he started offering tech assistance to his pals as a kind gesture, and he’s simply never stopped. Now, he serves all of Brightfield as “the IT guy,” and when he’s not out and about, he’ll act as the living room TV in his friend group’s shared home. (Movie nights are his favorite!)”

His relationships are:
• Sister: Vivian
• Friends: Warren, Myles, Sam, Iris, Blake, Kate, Chris, Rose, and Grant
• Acquaintances: Beatrice, Pepper, Presley, and Elliott

Abilities include:
• Wireless device connectivity
• Manipulation of connected cables

Disabilities include:
• Armless

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SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Aug 4

(3/17)
Thirsty? It’s OK: it happens to be the best of us. Luckily, Warren Aquarius is here to help! 🚰

Warren Aquarius is a bottled water dispenser with a gray body and cup dispenser, a pale blue jug, and legs. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and gay. He is 28 years old (born April 20, 1997) and 6′.

His description reads:
“The most important things in life are water and money—at least, that’s how Warren puts it. He’s a very analytical young man, and numbers flow through him almost effortlessly, hence his thriving career as a personal financial advisor. Outside of work, he can often be seen hanging out with Myles and friends and offering everyone drinks of Earth’s finest beverage (don’t worry: it’s purified).”

Relationships are:
• Friends: Myles, Sam, Spencer, Iris, Rose, Vivian, Kate, Chris, and Grant
• Acquaintances: Beatrice and Pepper

Abilities include:
• Jug refillable by drinking

Disabilities include:
• Armless
• Autism spectrum disorder and anxiety (comorbidity)

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SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Aug 4

(2/17)
Sam Woodsworth might not be as bright visually, but they’ll show the way to happiness alright! 🪧

Sam Woodsworth is an oak signpost with brown features, a green scarf, arms, and legs. Their pronouns are they/them, and they are non-binary and androsexual. They are 26 years old (born October 20, 1998) and 5′ 2½″.

Their description reads:
“Whenever someone needs a helping hand, a source of encouragement, or a sense of direction, Sam is always willing! They’re the most optimistic of their core friend group, and it’s usually their job to put smiles on everyone’s faces, especially the light of their life (and friend since childhood), Myles. They also enjoy photographing the world around them and spending time with loved ones.”

Relationships are:
• Partner: Myles
• Parents: Kate and Chris
• Brother: Blake
• Friends: Warren, Iris, Spencer, Grant, Rose, and Vivian
• Acquaintance: Beatrice

Abilities include:
• Engraved graphics on face

Disabilities include:
• Inability to eat or drink

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SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Jul 31

(1/17)
Starting with the brightest of them all, it’s Myles Fotona! 🛋️

Myles Fotona is a table lamp with a gray shade, a blue body, azure glass elements, arms, legs, and a power cord tail. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and bisexual. He is 28 years old (born July 12, 1997) and 5′ 7″.

His description reads:
“Out of all the citizens of the Town of Brightfield, Myles is surely the brightest! He always has fresh and imaginative ideas sparking up in his mind, whether its a concept for his next graphic design client or just a plan for a fun night out. His secret? It’s his loving partner Sam and BFFs Warren, Spencer, and Iris who inspire him day after day, and he would do anything to return the favor.”

His relationships are:
• Partner: Sam
• Pet: Luna
• Friends: Warren, Spencer, Iris, Blake, Kate, Chris, Vivian, Grant, and Rose
• Acquaintances: Beatrice and Pepper

Abilities include:
• Self-powered light bulb

Disabilities include:
• Autism spectrum disorder

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 31

Super excited to say that #CRJSWIMS is finally coming together!!! :D
To be clear, I’ll be updating this thread periodically with new characters as I complete their ref. sheets, as quite a few aren’t done yet. Follow @CRJSWIMS and stay tuned for more! 💙
#OSC

SWIMS @swims.studiocrj.com · Jul 31

Welcome to the official account of SWIMS, an animation and illustration project featuring the best friend group of five you could ever ask for and more!! Speaking of, let’s meet the main cast, shall we? 🧵
#CRJSWIMS #OSC

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 28

well, this isn’t concerning at all!

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 15

You might’ve noticed that I changed my handle to @carter.studiocrj.com. That’s because I have NEW ACCOUNTS set up now!!

Follow the new @studiocrj.com for new animations, art, content announcements, and all that good stuff. 🪧
Also follow @swims.studiocrj.com for upcoming #CRJSWIMS content! 🛋️

#OSC

An image showing the banners for my two new Twitter accounts. Calligraphy in the middle reads “New Accounts!”, and beside it is an illustration of my objectsona with the word “WOW” on screen. Writing below the top banner reads, “Follow @studiocrj.com for new animations, art, announcements, etc.,” and writing above the bottom banner reads, “Follow @swims.studiocrj.com for…you get the point.”

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 14

Your performance is definitely one of the highlights of the episode in my opinion!! Can’t wait to hear more from you in future episodes. :D

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 12

@pixequil.com as well!!

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 12

The signatures I received include the following people:

@freoncat.bsky.social
@jordanscarzfava.bsky.social
@ladyjazzington.bsky.social

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 12

THE NYC BFDI/II MEETUP YESTERDAY WAS A SUCCESS!!! Thanks to everyone who said hi to me and signed my iPad—and thank you to Cary, Michael, Adam, Brian, and crew for making this the best first meetup experience ever!! 💙

#BFDI #InanimateInsanity #OSC

A photo of myself next to the One cutout.

A photo of myself in front of the Washington Square Arch.

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 6

oh, sick!!! happy belated birthday to you too :D 💙

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Carter 🍉 @carter.studiocrj.com · Jul 6

Just to be clear, my birthday was July 4. I genuinely meant for this artwork to be finished that day, but life passed me by a little bit this year, and spending time with family (plus enjoying the Fourth of July fireworks!) has been my priority. Better late than never, though!