Dakota Curry - Looking for Work
@dakotacurry.com
he/him || Award-winning illustrator, concept artist, worldbuilder || DM || http://patreon.com/dakotacurry
Website: http://www.dakotacurry.com
Contact: http://www.dakotacurry.com/contact
Website: http://www.dakotacurry.com
Contact: http://www.dakotacurry.com/contact
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Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Dakota, Seattle-based concept artist and illustrator! I work mostly in tabletop and miniatures, but looking to expand into video games and film as well!
Let's make something amazing together!
For more: www.dakotacurry.com
For work inquiries: www.dakotacurry.com/contact
Let's make something amazing together!
For more: www.dakotacurry.com
For work inquiries: www.dakotacurry.com/contact
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If you can’t think of ideas without AI, maybe you shouldn’t be a concept artist.
Keep hearing devs say that they only use ai for "pre-concept art"
There is no pre-concept art. There is concept art. That's where the idea starts. With the concept.
You're using ai for concept art.
There is no pre-concept art. There is concept art. That's where the idea starts. With the concept.
You're using ai for concept art.
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
If you can’t think of ideas without AI, maybe you shouldn’t be a concept artist.
QRP with Sketch vs Final
January 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
QRP with Sketch vs Final
first dnd game of the new year tonight and I'm so excited
January 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
first dnd game of the new year tonight and I'm so excited
A vampiric bloodmage painted a while ago for an upcoming project 👀👀👀
Still super proud of this one, it had a really tight turnaround and I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
If you need any character spot art like this for your #rpg project, my #commissions for Q1 are fully open!
#dnd #art #5e
Still super proud of this one, it had a really tight turnaround and I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
If you need any character spot art like this for your #rpg project, my #commissions for Q1 are fully open!
#dnd #art #5e
January 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
A vampiric bloodmage painted a while ago for an upcoming project 👀👀👀
Still super proud of this one, it had a really tight turnaround and I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
If you need any character spot art like this for your #rpg project, my #commissions for Q1 are fully open!
#dnd #art #5e
Still super proud of this one, it had a really tight turnaround and I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
If you need any character spot art like this for your #rpg project, my #commissions for Q1 are fully open!
#dnd #art #5e
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✨ 2026 is here and I’m looking for work! ✨
If you have a #ttrpg, card game, book or other cool project that my art might be good for, let’s chat!!
✉️: [email protected]
🖥️: danenglish.art
👾: danenglish
If you have a #ttrpg, card game, book or other cool project that my art might be good for, let’s chat!!
✉️: [email protected]
🖥️: danenglish.art
👾: danenglish
January 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
✨ 2026 is here and I’m looking for work! ✨
If you have a #ttrpg, card game, book or other cool project that my art might be good for, let’s chat!!
✉️: [email protected]
🖥️: danenglish.art
👾: danenglish
If you have a #ttrpg, card game, book or other cool project that my art might be good for, let’s chat!!
✉️: [email protected]
🖥️: danenglish.art
👾: danenglish
First post of the new year!
I used to do this thing on the #dnd subreddit called How Would You Use It: I'd just post whatever art piece I'd made that week for myself and ask people how they'd use it in their games, how it inspired them.
Figured I'd do it here too! SO! Ahem!
How would you use it?
I used to do this thing on the #dnd subreddit called How Would You Use It: I'd just post whatever art piece I'd made that week for myself and ask people how they'd use it in their games, how it inspired them.
Figured I'd do it here too! SO! Ahem!
How would you use it?
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
First post of the new year!
I used to do this thing on the #dnd subreddit called How Would You Use It: I'd just post whatever art piece I'd made that week for myself and ask people how they'd use it in their games, how it inspired them.
Figured I'd do it here too! SO! Ahem!
How would you use it?
I used to do this thing on the #dnd subreddit called How Would You Use It: I'd just post whatever art piece I'd made that week for myself and ask people how they'd use it in their games, how it inspired them.
Figured I'd do it here too! SO! Ahem!
How would you use it?
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For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
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go.bsky.app/E4bzVZe
go.bsky.app/N1Ptb9L
Here's a couple of my old starter packs for the folks coming back or joining in.
go.bsky.app/N1Ptb9L
Here's a couple of my old starter packs for the folks coming back or joining in.
December 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
go.bsky.app/E4bzVZe
go.bsky.app/N1Ptb9L
Here's a couple of my old starter packs for the folks coming back or joining in.
go.bsky.app/N1Ptb9L
Here's a couple of my old starter packs for the folks coming back or joining in.
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Looking to book some work for the new year!
Let's work together and make something cool!
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
Let's work together and make something cool!
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Sonya &I'm character designer and award winning illustrator.
I'm available for freelance, studio work & seeking representation!
Past clients: Greenbrier Games, Gran Via Productions, Skybound Entertainment, Darrington Press
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
I'm available for freelance, studio work & seeking representation!
Past clients: Greenbrier Games, Gran Via Productions, Skybound Entertainment, Darrington Press
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Looking to book some work for the new year!
Let's work together and make something cool!
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
Let's work together and make something cool!
sonybaloneyart.com
[email protected]
I made this thread not to say "I did this and that makes me a great concept artist".
I did it to say "concept artists are great and we are valuable resources and you can't just replace us with a box of wires".
Just to be clear.
Have a wonderful Monday <3
I did it to say "concept artists are great and we are valuable resources and you can't just replace us with a box of wires".
Just to be clear.
Have a wonderful Monday <3
One of my favorite stories about concept art, which feels topical rn, isn't glamorous. It's from a random meeting.
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I made this thread not to say "I did this and that makes me a great concept artist".
I did it to say "concept artists are great and we are valuable resources and you can't just replace us with a box of wires".
Just to be clear.
Have a wonderful Monday <3
I did it to say "concept artists are great and we are valuable resources and you can't just replace us with a box of wires".
Just to be clear.
Have a wonderful Monday <3
One of my favorite stories about concept art, which feels topical rn, isn't glamorous. It's from a random meeting.
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
December 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
One of my favorite stories about concept art, which feels topical rn, isn't glamorous. It's from a random meeting.
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
The sculpting team was updating an old lion knight sculpt and struggling with vibes. They wanted more aggressive and battle-worn.
I solved their problem in 20 seconds mid-meeting. 1/
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Taking commissions for January, please RT 🧡
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Taking commissions for January, please RT 🧡
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: [email protected]
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We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
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One of my first professional projects that really helped me feel like a concept artist, and one I really wanna revisit someday.
A tiefling society living in a frozen blizzardy waste has to function somehow, right? There was so much in these, but here are a few of my favorites.
#conceptart #rpg
A tiefling society living in a frozen blizzardy waste has to function somehow, right? There was so much in these, but here are a few of my favorites.
#conceptart #rpg
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
One of my first professional projects that really helped me feel like a concept artist, and one I really wanna revisit someday.
A tiefling society living in a frozen blizzardy waste has to function somehow, right? There was so much in these, but here are a few of my favorites.
#conceptart #rpg
A tiefling society living in a frozen blizzardy waste has to function somehow, right? There was so much in these, but here are a few of my favorites.
#conceptart #rpg
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I continue to stand on 'AI is rotting your brains.'
When I was art director for Into the Motherlands, my artists got prompts from me that were anywhere from 3 lines to 4 paragraphs. All of them met our art needs no issue.
When I was art director for Into the Motherlands, my artists got prompts from me that were anywhere from 3 lines to 4 paragraphs. All of them met our art needs no issue.
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I continue to stand on 'AI is rotting your brains.'
When I was art director for Into the Motherlands, my artists got prompts from me that were anywhere from 3 lines to 4 paragraphs. All of them met our art needs no issue.
When I was art director for Into the Motherlands, my artists got prompts from me that were anywhere from 3 lines to 4 paragraphs. All of them met our art needs no issue.
One of the toughest things recently has been feeling, since losing my fulltime work, like I can no longer call myself a concept artist.
This is not true. I love my job and I'm very good at it and no one can take that from me. Some friends reminded me of that and I'm so grateful. <3
Love y'all.
This is not true. I love my job and I'm very good at it and no one can take that from me. Some friends reminded me of that and I'm so grateful. <3
Love y'all.
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
One of the toughest things recently has been feeling, since losing my fulltime work, like I can no longer call myself a concept artist.
This is not true. I love my job and I'm very good at it and no one can take that from me. Some friends reminded me of that and I'm so grateful. <3
Love y'all.
This is not true. I love my job and I'm very good at it and no one can take that from me. Some friends reminded me of that and I'm so grateful. <3
Love y'all.
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Hello new followers! I'm a professional fantasy cartographer best known for working with Critical Role & creating the LoTR land cards for MtG.
If you want to learn how I make my maps, I have an extensive course on my Patreon. Find all my other creations on there too! www.patreon.com/DevenRue
If you want to learn how I make my maps, I have an extensive course on my Patreon. Find all my other creations on there too! www.patreon.com/DevenRue
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Hello new followers! I'm a professional fantasy cartographer best known for working with Critical Role & creating the LoTR land cards for MtG.
If you want to learn how I make my maps, I have an extensive course on my Patreon. Find all my other creations on there too! www.patreon.com/DevenRue
If you want to learn how I make my maps, I have an extensive course on my Patreon. Find all my other creations on there too! www.patreon.com/DevenRue
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Hey everyone I know this time of the year money is tight but I’m trying to raise money so I can be in Atlanta for my brothers murder trial. I’m trying to raise like $300 for a place to stay
Or if you wanna help in more direct ways, here is also good ko-fi.com/dare2dream
Buy Dare Hickman a Coffee
Become a supporter of Dare Hickman today!
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December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Hey everyone I know this time of the year money is tight but I’m trying to raise money so I can be in Atlanta for my brothers murder trial. I’m trying to raise like $300 for a place to stay
I hate that I have to say this, but I’ll also say it as loudly as I can every time it comes up:
I have never used, will never use, and actively despise gen ai. I didn’t work as hard as I have to not do my job. I’m great at my job. All parts of my job. And most of all, I love my job.
Fuck ai. 🤘
I have never used, will never use, and actively despise gen ai. I didn’t work as hard as I have to not do my job. I’m great at my job. All parts of my job. And most of all, I love my job.
Fuck ai. 🤘
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I hate that I have to say this, but I’ll also say it as loudly as I can every time it comes up:
I have never used, will never use, and actively despise gen ai. I didn’t work as hard as I have to not do my job. I’m great at my job. All parts of my job. And most of all, I love my job.
Fuck ai. 🤘
I have never used, will never use, and actively despise gen ai. I didn’t work as hard as I have to not do my job. I’m great at my job. All parts of my job. And most of all, I love my job.
Fuck ai. 🤘
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Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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Im proud of you. You are doing the best you can as an artist in a time where people dont appreciate human art anymore. We are all struggling, but we are struggling together. We got this, and I believe in you.
Don't let the hard times crush your creativity. ♡
Don't let the hard times crush your creativity. ♡
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Im proud of you. You are doing the best you can as an artist in a time where people dont appreciate human art anymore. We are all struggling, but we are struggling together. We got this, and I believe in you.
Don't let the hard times crush your creativity. ♡
Don't let the hard times crush your creativity. ♡
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happy #FollowFriday! 🩷
this fine Friday, consider checking out this starter pack of folks who take TTRPG commissions! 🩷
(and there's still a little space so lmk if you fit this and you'd like to be added 🩷🩷)
go.bsky.app/C92zguy
this fine Friday, consider checking out this starter pack of folks who take TTRPG commissions! 🩷
(and there's still a little space so lmk if you fit this and you'd like to be added 🩷🩷)
go.bsky.app/C92zguy
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
happy #FollowFriday! 🩷
this fine Friday, consider checking out this starter pack of folks who take TTRPG commissions! 🩷
(and there's still a little space so lmk if you fit this and you'd like to be added 🩷🩷)
go.bsky.app/C92zguy
this fine Friday, consider checking out this starter pack of folks who take TTRPG commissions! 🩷
(and there's still a little space so lmk if you fit this and you'd like to be added 🩷🩷)
go.bsky.app/C92zguy
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Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...