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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · 7h

Going to start posting again. I've actually been working on loads of new paintings this last while, but I'm terrible at remembering to post them 😆

This is the first of a series of Baldur's Gate portraits I've painted. Dame Aylin is so cool.

#bg3

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🦎🏳️‍🌈 @grovyle.bgay.social · 28d

Clip Studio Paint is on sale!
www.clipstudio.net/en/purchase/...

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you so much Nukawin! I’m hoping to start posting my art again soon. Just learning how to use glaze and nightshade to protect my work before putting it online again.

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Ken Mahon @detectiveken.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hello! I've been one of the lucky few on the BIA these last few years, and in light of the uncertainty of its future and potential for public support, I decided to write out this comic with the help of BIA compatriot @ianfay.bsky.social to share our stories. 1/3

ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Ken: Hey, I'm Ken.

Ian: And I'm Ian. We're both in receipt of the B.I.A. (Basic Income For the Arts)

Ken: Our last payment is in February 2026. The future of the scheme is uncertain, but we're here to talk about the past and what we've accomplished these past three years.

Ian: Thanks to the B.I.A, I have expanded my skill set and learned 3D sculpting. I bought a 3D printer to make hand painted toys of my own designs.

Ian: I can afford to repair it and spent thousands in the local economy continuing to grow and create.

Ken: As for me, I've been self-publishing small books for a while, but I now have the means to release larger books, which also gave me the confidence to run two different crowdfunding campaigns.

Ken: Without it, and after failing to return to animation, I was going to start a career in I.T. I was in a bad place with no hope for the future, but almost overnight, the B.I.A made my long struggling passion into a real livelihood. Nowadays, I can travel for events, sustain car expenses and socialise without managing my spending. In darker times, I was about to pay all the vet bills for my dying cat.

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · Aug 13

There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Screenshot of the first two questions in the survey - there's only six to answer.

#SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Art

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Mar 19

Here's where I'll be at Kaizokucon this weekend in Cork. Be sure to stop by artist alley while you're there

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Mar 19

Here's where I'll be at Kaizokucon this weekend in Cork. Be sure to stop by artist alley while you're there

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Mar 16

At Dublin comic con today. Come and see me at the entrance to artist alley 🥳

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💫 Cig @ COMMS @cigardoesart.bsky.social · Jan 18

My table at Megacon Dublin this weekend! i’ve got a bunch of new stickers and charms 😎 if you’re going im at table D5!

#megacon #artistalley

Photo of my table at Dublin Megacon 2025, with stickers, charms and prints on display.

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Ian Fay @ianfay.bsky.social · Nov 13

Just made a starter pack with a bunch of artists, animation and comic people from Ireland

(I've absolutely forgotten people but its a good sampling of the incredible talent here!)

go.bsky.app/FKgwzPG

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Nov 13

I was wondering why I suddenly got so many followers. Thank you so much Ian! That made my day 🥰

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// Isabella // Izzy // memberships on ko-fi! @helixel-illustrations.com · May 9

💐☀️❤️

Illustration of Frieren laying on a grassy hill, half in the sun, half in the shade of a tree overhead. She is lying in a small patch of blue moon weed flowers, holding one in her hand. Her staff lies in the grass next to her as she stares at the clouds offscreen wistfully.

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Eric’s art and card @ericsartandcard.bsky.social · Mar 6

New merch for dcc on this weekend .
See you there

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hylyween 🎃🍭 @hayleymulch.com · Mar 7

Here's where you'll find me at #DCC this weekend - on the 5th floor, Trading Table 5! Grab a cuppa and stop on by!

#DublinComicCon #DublinComicCon2024 #DCCSpring #DublinComicConSpringEdition #dublin #ireland #ComicCon #convention

A map outlining the 5th floor of the Dublin convention centre, and pointing out the table I'll be at for DCC.

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Ian Fay @ianfay.bsky.social · Feb 26

🩸𝕱𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖎𝖓' 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕭𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖎𝖓' 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖌🩸

I'll have glittery stickers of this at DCC (hopefully!) and maybe a print version too.
Should be on the etsy store for preorder by tomorrow!

Astarion from Baldurs Gate 3. My art. He's framing his face and the text says Fangin' and Bangin'.

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Anthea West - Dustbunny Queen @antheawest.bsky.social · Feb 27

I drew that random trainer and her Sableye yonks ago so I drew them again! I can't remember their names, the Sableye was either called Banana or Pikachu.

#pokemonday

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 14

All of my #hadesfanart so far. Thank you so much
@supergiantgames.bsky.social for such an amazing game 🥰

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Anthea West - Dustbunny Queen @antheawest.bsky.social · Jan 30

Okay submitted my pitch to a publisher, time for bed. Anthea OUT.

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Anthea West - Dustbunny Queen @antheawest.bsky.social · Feb 10

Happy new year! Quote repost with some dragon art!

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Anthea West - Dustbunny Queen @antheawest.bsky.social · Feb 8

Angel Gunk - inks, alcohol markers, gold & white gel pen.

#art #oc #traditionalart

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 14

All of my #hadesfanart so far. Thank you so much
@supergiantgames.bsky.social for such an amazing game 🥰

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 7

Really pleased with how my painting of Thanatos turned out. I was always happy to see him when he turned up in Hades. Can't wait for the next game

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 5

Last painting I did for Tears of the Kingdom. Sidon's my favourite Sage in the game.

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 2

My King Rauru painting I did last year. Had fun experimenting with the lighting in this one

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🔸🔶Katieok@Gaelcon🔶🔸 @katieok90.bsky.social · Feb 7

Haha thank you! 😁 I should have some prints at the next convention I'm at so I can keep one for you then 👍