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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator

@johnlattaart.bsky.social

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm John, a freelance fantasy #illustrater for #TTRPG players and publishers. I do private and published commissions, sell commercial stock art and create fan-crossover works.

Links are in my bio, and my commercial license is readable from my website: www.johnlattaart.com
#fantasyart #stockart

A warforged in a blue hooded cape strides forward and picks a huge great sword with a custom ricasso from a smoldering point at their feet.

A woman in full plate armor and tabard skirting with a neon pink halo stands in front of two neon-pink spectral spears. Her hand glows pink with power.

A goblin barbarian equipped with two bone war-glaives, wearing a giant rat's skull as a helmet along with various other stretched leathers and furs creeps through a flooded tunnel, a cropped cutaway off a feed-tunnel with dirt water spill behind them.

An owlbear in a dense copse of trees confronts a huge swarm of zombies that struggle to take it down.

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 6h

Sweet, hey Duamn. I didn't know you did comics too, that Quetzalcoatl page is solid, love it.

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Duamn Figueroa Rassol 🇦🇷 [Commissions Open] @duamn.bsky.social · 8h

Hey John! I'm an Argentinian ttrpg illustrator with experience in concept art, character design, cover and interior art, comics, graphic design and layout.

Link to my portfolio: drive.google.com/file/d/1fqOo...

You can contact me at [email protected]
On IG as @duamnNFR
Or DM me.

Portfolio Cover showing an open pink skull on a concentric waves ink background. The skull has a d20 as the left eye, and monsters spewing out of its mouth.

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 9h

Yup. We've all seen the imbeciles who run and organize capitalism's musical chairs playing and proposing genAI as the future it isn't.

All the statistical data which Zuckerberg touted to convince media executives that everything you publish from now on should be in video format, turned out to be false. Inflated viewership times which accounted for anywhere up to ’60 to 80 percent’ of their data simply wasn’t real. Facebook knew the data was false as early as 2015 and intentionally covered it up. Thousands of people lost their jobs over a lie and the damage was done. Nevertheless, media executives continued to follow Zuckerberg’s data because they wanted a share of his enormous wealth.

Then in 2019, Zuckerberg tried to convince us that the ‘Metaverse’ was the hot new item to change the world. We were about to hold all our staff meetings inside a virtual world. We would no longer interact in boring old ‘meatspace’ (i.e. real life) but from now on, we will place a VR headset over our eyes and reserve all of our education, entertainment and business for the Metaverse. After losses in the tens of billions of dollars, claims of widespread sexual harrassment on the platform and many of the promised ‘worlds’ never getting past the planning stage, he announced in 2023 that his company would be moving away from the Metaverse. 10,000 people were laid off. He was wrong again.

Well, perhaps ‘wrong’ isn’t the right word. Both projects made him even more of a billionaire so they weren’t the wrong choice as far as his finances were concerned.

And that’s why all of these ventures begin. In the eyes of tech CEOs, it’s never about changing the world, improving how we function as a society, or helping us spend more valuable time with our loved ones. From the beginning, it was only ever about one thing: putting more commas in Zuckerberg’s bank account. Either so he could add more thousands of acres to his $300 million Hawaii compound or to ‘donate’ millions of dollars to guarantee government assistance in those pesky anti-trust lawsuits.

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 10h

Wth Quinn, this is good poetry.

I used to do poetry back in the day too, but I haven't exercised that muscle in like two decades now. Great observation about the underlying link.
I think this is why I like cooking as well.

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BasiliskOnline🦎 @basiliskonline.bsky.social · 20h

one of our players got a pretty wild mutation today #wfrp4e

A new body grows on the back of your body and tears loose in excruciating pain. The twin is identical to you in every way; in appearance, Characteristics, Skills, Talents and Mutations. Both of you are completely covered by pink scar tissue on the back of your entire body, from head to toe, where you separated. Whether its because you share one soul or because your minds have some magical link, you have a telepathic bond and can communicate thoughts and feelings to each other as an Action regardless of distance. You always know in which direction your twin is. Through the bond you share you also share Wounds (but not Critical Wounds, Conditions, Psychology or Diseases) - if one dies so does the other! The twin becomes a new Character or NPC (that could be controlled by the same Player or the GM) that will develop their own Motivation, Short and Long Term Ambitions, and they will individually accumulate XP and Corruption from the point of their birth. You can only gain this mutation once.

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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.bsky.social · 21h

What's the latest excuse for bothsidesing colonization and apartheid culminating in a livestreamed genocide?

@BarackObama After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli families and the people of Gaza, we should all be encouraged and relieved that an end to the conflict is within sight; that those hostages still being held will be reunited with their families; and that vital aid can start reaching those inside Gaza whose lives have been shattered. More than that, though, it now falls on Israelis and Palestinians, with the support of the U.S. and the entire world community, to begin the hard task of rebuilding Gaza – and to commit to a process that, by recognizing the common humanity and basic rights of both peoples, can achieve a lasting peace.

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The Homebakery 🍰 Fun TTRPG Content @thehomebakery.bsky.social · 21h

If you like what I create and would like to help me invest more time and energy into new ventures, become a member today!

Even a 1 dollar a month can make a huge difference in whether I can reduce my retail hours or commission art for the next creation 💕 #dnd #ttrpg

The Homebakery | Patreon

DnD and TTRPG Content

buff.ly

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Sonya Henar || Available for Work and Comms Open @sonybaloneyart.bsky.social · 1d

Currently available for freelance! I really need the work!

Sonya Henar || Available for Work and Comms Open @sonybaloneyart.bsky.social · Apr 8

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]

illustration of two skeleton chefs and chinese opera ghost performer

girl in a dirty dress crying on the stairs

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 21h

Cool, g'luck George 💚

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George Sutherland Howard @acr0ssth3p0nd.bsky.social · 21h

Hey up, guys! I've launched my Patreon, focusing on neat little new games and additional rules for existing ones! I'm starting off with Heavy Metal Warfront, a tactical wargame about horrible fights in a horrible future! #GameDesign #GameDev
www.patreon.com/posts/140740...

Page Relaunch and Heavy Metal Warfront! | PondStrider Games

www.patreon.com

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Ted McCormick @tedmccormick.bsky.social · 1d

Generative AI, in both form and content, and whether looked on favourably or critically, seems to embody a collective hopelessness about the prospect of human learning and creativity, if not human knowledge altogether. It’s as if climate change had fans.

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Art SilverGlass ~ Sophie Grunnet @silverglass.bsky.social · 2d

Talking Unicorn Head (cursed?)

Big Mouth Billy...the Pony 🦄

Do you think it sings?

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Clayton @explorersdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Part 3 is here. The deep dive into the Ennies. If you're someone who doesn't know much about the Ennie Awards, you should read parts 1 and 2. But if you like a bit of inside baseball and are interested in award shows in general—this is the article for you.

www.explorersdesign.com/ennies-3/

How are the Ennies designed?

An insider's look into the 2025 Ennie Awards. Part three. How does the structure of the Ennies determine its outcomes? And what does it mean for others?

www.explorersdesign.com

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 4d

4 panel comic

Panel 1:
A Purple person is standing holding a clipboard. A Blue Person sits at a laptop.
Blue Person: Woohoo. I’m the CEO of a social media platform.

Panel 2:
Purple person: We should hire a PR person to interact with the public
Blue Person begins to type on laptop and says: Nope. Gonna do all that myself

Panel 3:
Purple person looks concerned and says: Really…but…

Panel 4:
Purple person: You’re such a whiny little fucking baby

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BasiliskOnline🦎 @basiliskonline.bsky.social · 3d

Group right now:
- Cyclops Necromancers
- Satyr Bard
- Kraken Swashbuckler
- Minotaur Guardian

Using Battlezoo Bestiary greek myth options!

BasiliskOnline🦎 @basiliskonline.bsky.social · 3d

My #PF2E #Mythspeaker game on @startplaying.bsky.social just had its session 0 and got characters situated, however we still got nearly two weeks till the first session, so its not too late to jump in! #ProGM #ttrpg startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Join Epic Greek Myth, Pathfinder Style! [Battlezoo Options] - Discord / Foundry VTT - Pathfinder 2e | StartPlaying Games

Session 0 has happened, but it's not too late! Session 1 starts on Oct 20th! Current Group: - Cyclops Necromancer - Satyr Bard - Minotaur Guardian - Kraken Swashbuckler Off the coast of Casmaron lie...

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 2d

That would be excellent

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 2d

A useful illustration of the limits of liberal identity politics.

It's astounding to see self-described progressives lose their minds over the successes of a Jewish female entrepreneur and intellect in @bariweiss, and a wildly successful Black man in @VanJones68. I guess equity, diversity, and inclusion don't mean as much as they've told us.

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 2d

Co signed, @sheppiisometrics.bsky.social puts in so much time perfecting these, and they are always superb.

Dan Talks Games @dantalksgames.bsky.social · 3d

Looking at my collection of @sheppiisometrics.bsky.social tokens I downloaded and guys I cannot stress, this art is GORGEOUS, please support them if possible, they deserve it. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder2e

Sheppi TSRodriguez | Patreon

creating Isometric Art and 2D Assets

www.patreon.com

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 2d

Doofoe?

a man with a mustache is sitting at a table and making a face .

Alt: Willem Defoe with a mustache is sitting at a table, shaking his head and making his signature wicked grin face .

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Tristan Elwell @tristanelwell.bsky.social · 2d

If you see this post a goth or punk girl
#artsky

YOU RANG?

Cartoon sketch of a girl with heavy eyeliner, dark lipstick and straight, black bangs that come down to her eyes. Captioned "Nobody sees my eyebrows... nobody."

Pen-and-ink sketch of the Anadin Brothers, the female backup dancers for Doctor and the Medics. The have white faces, black eye makeup, very long black hair, flower crowns, and white gowns. Their nails, lips, and some of the flowers are bright red.

A pencil sketch of Tairrie B (My Ruin). She has a pale, oval face with heavy eye makeup and lipstick, and a tangled rat's nest of long, teased black hair.

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Harkthorn @harkthorn.bsky.social · 3d

Hyacinth macaw sketch. Originally just ballpoint pen, but I added the yellow digitally, then flat blue and grey too because why not at that point

-3197 🎨🐡🪶 #art

A ballpoint pen sketch of a hyacinth macaw, from the chest up, viewed mostly from the side with it facing to the right of the image. The beak is open slightly. Flat digital colours have been added

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 3d

Praying these cyclops are siblings that blink at the same.👁️💀👁️💀

John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 3d

@basiliskonline.bsky.social is a great GM. Solid on rules and works to ensure the group are co-creators in the world and themes you're exploring. Open and invites feedback, recommend 10/10. #ttrpg #proGM

BasiliskOnline🦎 @basiliskonline.bsky.social · 3d

Group right now:
- Cyclops Necromancers
- Satyr Bard
- Kraken Swashbuckler
- Minotaur Guardian

Using Battlezoo Bestiary greek myth options!

BasiliskOnline🦎 @basiliskonline.bsky.social · 3d

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John Latta Art - TTRPG Illustrator @johnlattaart.bsky.social · 5d

🎨 If you're an #illustrator or generally fall under the umbrella of visual designer with #commissionsopen, this thread is for you.
Post your info/links below, support each other, and I'll repost on check in!

🚫 I won't repost image posts lacking Alt text.

🚫 No genAI, I don't court con-artists.

A winged, mummified skeletal sorcerer in tattered robes, ceremonial necklaces and feathers wielding a fiery staff and wreathed in a spectral orange glow.

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Dungeons & Possums @dungeonsandpossums.com · 3d

It is Monday evening. A new week is in progress! 😊

Speaking of progress, cancel Disney+ and consider supporting some of the artists, authors, and establishments here: dungeonsandpossums.com/2025/09/thin...

For example, the great @johnlattaart.bsky.social, whose art could fill your next project!

Things to Support With Your #$%* Disney Money - Dungeons & Possums

You recently told Disney to thaw the cryogenically-frozen cranium of Walt hisself so you could look him in his dead eyes and tell him to fuck off face to face. Congratulations! You've reclaimed $20som...

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