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Dave Stokes

@davestokes.bsky.social

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Freelance illustrator/story artist on Baldur's Gate 3 https://linktr.ee/stokesbook

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · Dec 28

PSA: I check every account that follows me, if you're posting a bunch of AI, you get blocked. There are communities I've been in my whole life I no longer access because of how rife AI has become in them. You guys have "all of human creativity" at your fingertips, you don't get access to me and mine

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 1d

The Thought Bubble Comic Convention full programme is LIVE!!

Two days rammed with panels, workshops, guest signings, and loads, loads more. Why not start planning your weekend schedule?

Take a look: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 1d

New sketchbooks for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social arrived. New short story in this one, art by me and writing by my friend @monomythism.bsky.social Really excited to get it in everyone’s hands at the convention. Will be available online at the end of November for those not able to get to the show

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 8d

Works remote life drawing

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 8d

Interest on this has been "less than ideal" so first person to throw in for a commission to collect at Thought Bubble gets a free copy of this year's new sketchbook

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 11d

Opening up a commission list for collection @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social November 15-16 details in the first pic. Drop an email to secure a spot on the list. Swipe for example commissions. Small amount of slots available for mail out after the show (late Nov-early Dec)

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 8d

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍

Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there!

See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests
And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Brian

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 12d

Quick rough sketch of Lucy Dacus in the sketchbook while I was on a call tonight

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 13d

Offerman

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 14d

What did I do today? Borderline disrespectful Robert Redford likeness in the sketchbook, how bout you?

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 16d

You should absolutely buy my friends new single from them directly monomythism.gumroad.com and THEN stream it in your platform of choice. Just saying

Monomythism @monomythism.bsky.social · 16d

How You Deal With Everything out now on all streaming platforms : )

Tune in. Get sad.

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 23d

oh boy that's a high bar to clear, thank you though

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks very much

Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 24d

Finished up the Conan inks and threw some washes on it

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 27d

It's probably bitter

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Dave Stokes @davestokes.bsky.social · 28d

“If I cry it’s for the small things” - Willi Carlisle/The Small Things. Quick sketch in #procreate from ref

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Asher Hellbein @asherelbein.bsky.social · 29d

What's DC's pitch to a prominent non-comics creator right now, especially from a marginalized background? "You'll get to write a superhero! For very little money! An insane fanbase will bay for your blood! And not only will we not defend you, we'll look for an oppurtunity to throw you overboard!"