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@flowersinbloom.bsky.social

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forest fairy/fungal infection, pan-ace, 30-ish, ESL. #squidmossart 🦑💕 https://ao3.org/series/3853726 only here to post art & uplift others. please block me if you hate the 🦑 instead of being rude. icon: @bel-by-the-sea, banner: @bee-pyromancer

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · Jul 15

domestic doodles

[ #BG3 #BG3fanart #TheEmperor #illithid ]

sketch of the emperor and an illithid tav cuddling in a moss bed, the tav asleep on the emperor's chest while he gazes down at them, sunbeams hitting them from behind

sketch of the emperor and an illithid tav in a purple bubble bath, the emperor washing the tav with his tentacles from behind

sketch of the emperor and an illithid tav hugging, nuzzling their heads together, while the words 'i love you!!' are above the tav's head

sketch of the emperor and an illithid tav hugging, holding each other's heads, a halo of psychic aura around them

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4h

#tavqotd

Happy wife, happy life~
some recent smiley squishies :3 🦑💕

BG3 screenshot of a lavender-skinned tiefling Tav smiling and facing their back to the camera, showing off the black biker jacket they're wearing, with an illithid symbol and the text 'illithid' on its back.

BG3 screenshot of a lavender-skinned tiefling Tav smiling as they float up to the Emperor, who holds his hands 'nervously' in front of his chest.

BG3 screenshot of an illithid Tav and the Emperor standing on a balcony, looking out to an off-screen sea. The Tav is leaning over the railing while the Emperor stands behind them with his hands on their shoulder and arm. The Tav is wearing a robe made of water while the Emperor is wearing dark pajamas.

BG3 screenshot of a lavender-skinned tiefling Tav smiling and holding a hand to their shoulder. They're wearing a light pink gown with silver accessories.

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4h

#tavqotd

Happy wife, happy life~
some recent smiley squishies :3 🦑💕

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Timyx @timyx.bsky.social · 14h

We as artists need to uplift one another. Someone's work makes you smile whenever you see it? Tell them so! Your a fan of their style/use of colour/ designs? Let them know!! Artists (especially smaller one's), don't get told often enough that their art means something to someone else.

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 1d

#tavqotd

Moss either wholly negates the plot by being able to identify The Thing through telepathy... or they end up accidentally becoming The Thing itself by, y'know, being a disguised monster afraid for their life in the antarctic. Cold is NOT hospitable to 🦑.

Alive, but having an awful time. ;(

Movie poster for The Thing, featuring a hooded figure in the snow with a prism of light covering their face.

Sketch of an illithid Tav crouched low and terrified with their tail between their legs, holding a flowery version of Balduran's Giantslayer in front of them.

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 1d

slowly backlogging my squid art posts
[ #squidmossart ]

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Punished “Venom” Asphodel @asphodelles.bsky.social · 2d

try daily affirmations like i need to live long enough to watch my enemies fall or i need to get so good at drawing characters kissing that internet users mistake it for official art

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 2d

slowly backlogging my squid art posts
[ #squidmossart ]

🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 2d

ohhh that armor looks so good * 3*

🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 3d

with large enough beach balls and a skilled enough balloon artist, i think Reef would be possible, too... ' 3'

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 3d

these dreams are within reach

🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 3d

#tavqotd

Just a peek... :v

Moss doesn't have much, being an 8 STR noodle, but what they do have is a feast of textures (and freckles!!), both in disguise and in their true form. Whee, beautiful tiefling ridges and illithid divots~ :'3

BG3 screenshot of a lavender-skinned tiefling Tav in a flowy pink dress with their back turned toward the camera.

BG3 screenshot of an illithid Tav in a dark cloak with their back turned toward the camera.

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 3d

#tavqotd

Moss is named after... well, moss, both literally within their story & conceptually. They're a spore druid, a healer, and an embodiment of hope & growth, living proof that life can still bloom out of decay. 🦑 is an extension of this metaphor, as it allows them to finally live freely~ 💜

A watercolor painting of an illithid Tav in a purple tunic and cloak, picking little brown mushrooms in one hand and carrying a basket of more in their other hand. They're poking at the mushroom in their hand with one of their tentacles, their expression serene. They're surrounded by painted floral vine designs. This drawing is by @nip-eternal!

An illithid Tav from BG3 (Baldur's Gate 3) druid gathering berries from a tree. They're wearing a leafy dress and carrying a basket of other herbs and berries in their other arm. Art is by @embrace-your-illithid on tumblr <3

Painting of a lavender-skinned, freckled illithid Tav in a light yellow blouse, holding a giant leaf over their head, in front of a simple blue background. This is by @lubia-zenite on tumblr!

Bust painting of a lavender-skinned, freckled illithid Tav, wide-eyed and enamored by multi-colored butterflies swarming around them and landing on their hands, one tentacle outstretched toward them. This is by @notsohappynotsosad on tumblr!

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 3d

slowly backlogging my squid art posts
[ #squidmossart ]

🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4d

'orin factory reset' is such an impeccable way of putting it, brilliant

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4d

AGREED it's gorgeous... *swoons and faints*
and thank you ; w; <3

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4d

rubbing my eyeballs all over those cthulhu statues
the looong claws and the tattered wings aaaaahhh SO COOL

🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 4d

i love this so much ; _; the colors, the cool blue underlighting, the mushrooms, the outfit, the pose!, the statue and the thoughtfulness of Moss's 'life can still bloom out of decay' theme being ever-present AHHHH
thank you, i will treasure this forever ; w; <3

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Flowlithid @sunaiadarts.bsky.social · 4d

Birthday OC art for @flowersinbloom.bsky.social!
Have a wonderful balloon day💙💜

#art #artsky #ocart #illithid #illithidoc #mindflayeroc #D&D #digitalart #procreate

Digital drawing of a brightly colored mind flayer stepping out from a cavernous space that resemble’s a tiefling’s head, but made of wood, stone, luminescent mushrooms and moss.

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 5d

that last image of him reminds me of this poor dude
sobbing

Rare 'googly-eyed' squid spotted off California coast

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 5d

OH she is SO cute... and that crying one omg...
i need to make that into an emoji immediately

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 5d

awww playing together ; _; that's the sweetest thing!!!

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 5d

#tavqotd

The Emperor is a cheetah & Moss is his emotional support pup. They keep him from acting out (going insane from paranoia/anxiety) & he keeps them on their toes (making them take care of themselves instead of always putting others first to a detrimental degree).

Together, they flourish~ 🦑💕

Black & white painting of the Emperor and an illithid Tav from BG3 (the game Baldur's Gate 3) hugging each other. The Tav has their tentacles wrapped around the Emperor's, their eyes closed in a happy expression, while the Emperor looks down at them affectionately. This art was a commission drawn by @pickled0ctopus.

photo of a baby cheetah and a labrador retriever puppy cuddling in a field of grass, both animals looking happy

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🦑 Zim @flowersinbloom.bsky.social · 5d

omg please, i need to know which is which is this relationship

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해유/하늘🦑 @dlruddp1.bsky.social · 5d

황제와 타브시드. 멋진 트레틀 출처는 @ doitchu_brush 입니다. 감사합니다:) #Baldursgate3 #TheEmperor #bg3emperor #tavflayer

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Sasha✨ SHOP OPEN! @alexskyline.com · Dec 9

A list of reasons to make art:
-horny
-spite
-for the bit
-if you don't who will

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