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
Absolutely gorgeous, both art and view!! Must’ve been an amazing hike!
January 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, both art and view!! Must’ve been an amazing hike!
Hi! I’m Dakota — not sure what specifically you might be looking for, but I’m adaptable, reliable, and fast! I’ve been working as a concept artist and illustrator for the last five years, always looking for the next fun project!
My full illustration portfolio is at www.dakotacurry.com/illustration
My full illustration portfolio is at www.dakotacurry.com/illustration
January 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Hi! I’m Dakota — not sure what specifically you might be looking for, but I’m adaptable, reliable, and fast! I’ve been working as a concept artist and illustrator for the last five years, always looking for the next fun project!
My full illustration portfolio is at www.dakotacurry.com/illustration
My full illustration portfolio is at www.dakotacurry.com/illustration
QRP with Sketch vs Final
January 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
QRP with Sketch vs Final
I'm so glad you both loved it, it was so much fun to do!!! <3 <3 <3
January 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I'm so glad you both loved it, it was so much fun to do!!! <3 <3 <3
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
Reposted by Dakota Curry - Looking for Work
✨ 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?
Reposted by Dakota Curry - Looking for Work
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
I love my job and I'll never stop doing it, unemployed, self employed, or contracted. It's important, I've seen how it helps teams thrive, and it's one of my favorite things on this earth.
Cheers <3
Cheers <3
December 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I love my job and I'll never stop doing it, unemployed, self employed, or contracted. It's important, I've seen how it helps teams thrive, and it's one of my favorite things on this earth.
Cheers <3
Cheers <3
We solve them quickly, efficiently, and effectively. My team saved a ton of time just by having me around. We un-roadblocked the road just by working together and talking and THINKING LIKE PEOPLE DO.
We are important and we are still here and without us, everything would get bogged down and murky.
We are important and we are still here and without us, everything would get bogged down and murky.
December 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We solve them quickly, efficiently, and effectively. My team saved a ton of time just by having me around. We un-roadblocked the road just by working together and talking and THINKING LIKE PEOPLE DO.
We are important and we are still here and without us, everything would get bogged down and murky.
We are important and we are still here and without us, everything would get bogged down and murky.
And that's the key. Not necessarily that they'd make the same choice, but they'd have a good idea and make the call and THAT'S why our job exists. And in a world where execs are filling up our corners with genAI, moments like these drive this home so much more for me.
We solve problems. 4/
We solve problems. 4/
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
And that's the key. Not necessarily that they'd make the same choice, but they'd have a good idea and make the call and THAT'S why our job exists. And in a world where execs are filling up our corners with genAI, moments like these drive this home so much more for me.
We solve problems. 4/
We solve problems. 4/
Without all those skills and experiences at our disposal, this could've taken weeks. I know because I knew that it took at least a couple of weeks for them to get to the point of bringing it up in the meeting.
I made a good choice and I made it well. Anyone in my job would've done the same. 3/
I made a good choice and I made it well. Anyone in my job would've done the same. 3/
December 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Without all those skills and experiences at our disposal, this could've taken weeks. I know because I knew that it took at least a couple of weeks for them to get to the point of bringing it up in the meeting.
I made a good choice and I made it well. Anyone in my job would've done the same. 3/
I made a good choice and I made it well. Anyone in my job would've done the same. 3/
Everyone was so excited, they put the new designs in the sculpt immediately (I loved my sculpting team, they were so good! Huge shoutouts to all), and we moved on to the next solve.
They worked because of all the tenets of concept art I've been taught. Communication, thought processes, semiotics 2/
They worked because of all the tenets of concept art I've been taught. Communication, thought processes, semiotics 2/
December 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Everyone was so excited, they put the new designs in the sculpt immediately (I loved my sculpting team, they were so good! Huge shoutouts to all), and we moved on to the next solve.
They worked because of all the tenets of concept art I've been taught. Communication, thought processes, semiotics 2/
They worked because of all the tenets of concept art I've been taught. Communication, thought processes, semiotics 2/
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/
Already looking great!!! I always love seeing your learning process, and the art is always incredible alongside it!
December 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Already looking great!!! I always love seeing your learning process, and the art is always incredible alongside it!
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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
Reposted by Dakota Curry - Looking for Work
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.