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adelle k. @ MCM K-09 @klimtsonian.bsky.social · 4d

another study with the new procreate brushes that I’ve been chipping away at 🦉

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Kaitlund - Accepting Private and commercial Illustration work @kaitlund.bsky.social · Sep 9

"Sanctuary"

Who is the villain in this story?

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Jimmy Makepeace @jimmymakepeace.bsky.social · Sep 8

BATTLE IN THE THRONE ROOM - 2025

been working on this over the summer, it's been really nice to work so much on a single image and I think I learned quite a lot doing it! please share it with your favorite art directors.

a little treat for you to bookmark.

a barbarian stands on a dias in front of a throne holding a sword backlit in crimson and surrounded by armed and decaying skeletons. their leader holds a cobra staff glowing with evil energy.

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Julia Metzger @juliametzgerart.bsky.social · Aug 29

Haven't done an #artshare for a long time, so I feel it's about time to get one going! ✨

the usual rules apply:
- post your art
- be nice and supportive to each other!
- no AI/no NFTs
- Share this post for visibility (optional)

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Toby Fox @tobyfoxart.bsky.social · Aug 28

Got a few slots open if you’re interested in a sketch of your DnD party 🎲🗡️💖

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a nearby cat @anearbycat.bsky.social · Apr 22

I made a portrait of Griffith from Berserk! He's judging you. #Berserk #Griffith #fanart #anime

Also, hire me for your studio. I like to paint lotsa stuff

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Rex 💫 @rexpo.bsky.social · Aug 22

Crying Knight in a black shiny armor on a red background

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Aug 22

At last, an Astarion painting! I have long wanted to depict our favorite pale elf, and finally he spoke to me and brought this painting forward. And what a blast it was.
#astarion #baldursgate3 #bg3

A painted illustration of Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3. He's walking down a sheltered stairway on the streets of the city, one hand holding a dagger while the other holds a blood-soaked kerchief. While his upper body is obscured in shadow, his red eyes shine through with a eerily satisfied glow. Blood runs down the steps behind him in his trail, implying he has freshly fed.

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Grace @eriopsis.bsky.social · Aug 17

Pentalion the Paladin is an evil saint I did for Draw Steel. I had a lot of fun with this one >:)

#drawsteel #mcdm

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Veronica O'Neill @zookie-art.bsky.social · Aug 15

Uhh hello to the new followers? Have a beautiful river goddess as thanks!

Digital illustration of a woman rising up out of a river, the waves forming a beautiful dress made of water. She looks off screen with an expression of determination and holds a lotus flower in one hand. Behind her is a forest filled with glowing lights.

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Aug 14

This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing.

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Aug 13

Safer Sephiroth
Our house is marathoning the Final Fantasy series and recently finished the 1997 release for FF7. This fight was on another level! Really excited for Rebirth.

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'll be debuting the print of this at Rose City Comic Con next month. So excited to see him in physical form.

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Aug 13

Safer Sephiroth
Our house is marathoning the Final Fantasy series and recently finished the 1997 release for FF7. This fight was on another level! Really excited for Rebirth.

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✨🪻Hunter 🪻✨ @deerlordhunter.bsky.social · Aug 6

An updated character design for an old character of mine named Auspicious. Originally a tiefling for d&d he's gone through a few iterations. I'm gonna re-invent him yet again for a new project I'm working on, but I love how this look came out for him and will try to incorporate it 💙🦚🖤

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Lauren Walsh @laurenwalshart.bsky.social · Aug 5

One more hat. Where do they keep going?
#art #kpopdemonhunters

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Ryan T. Hancock @ryanthancock.bsky.social · Aug 3

New painting of Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3!

Painted for the fanart book @dbtrartbook.bsky.social
All proceeds went to charity!🧡

Painted by hand with acrylic on wood🖌🎨
12x18"
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#BaldursGate3 #BG3 #Baldursgatefanart #BG3fanart #shadowheart #traditionalart

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Léan 🌷 @kyotosparty.bsky.social · Aug 3

Happy eerr second? anniversary to Baldur's Gate 3! I can't believe it's been so long... This was and still is an incredible game to play, I will always love it 💗💗💗

#bg3

Shadowheart praying to Sharr. The piece is mostly purple, with a light teal moon in the middle and white skeletal warriors and their horses riding over it.

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Dopq @dopq.bsky.social · Aug 2

Dragon

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Katt @sarcastickatt.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oh my god the PayPal call was SO FUNNY. The guy on the phone was like "We don't allow processing payments for explicit material."

So I hit him with "So if I were to go and purchase a copy of Game of Thrones online, my payment would be blocked?"

I think it clicked for him then.

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Katt @sarcastickatt.bsky.social · Jul 28

I took the "confused and asking questions" route on the phone with Visa today and in my initial questions, I didn't mention video games at all and the person on the phone said "Visa doesn't block payments to video game sites" so I KNOW they're floundering under these calls.

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 27

Cheat Sheet v.2

nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information

imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i

more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money

MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!

WHY?
On July 2025, Steam, a popular storefront to purchase games on PC, and itch.io, a storefront that sells
games, comics, tools, resources and much more, have recently delisted several NSFW games, after the
group Collective Shout published an open letter to payment processors such as Visa, MasterCard, PayPal,
and more. As a result of this letter, payment processors have strongarmed Valve and itch.io into enforcing
restrictive new TOS policies on what kind of content their platforms can host and sell.

Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Paypal have been censoring free speech and legal business on the internet for TOO LONG. Their most recent targets are Steam and Itch.io, but they have also been pressuring websites like Pixiv, Patreon, Fansly, Onlyfans and MORE for years, applying draconian standards for what kind of adult/pornographic content platiorms and their users can host and sell.

If we as consumers and creators want to regain ground on this issue, we have to make our voice heard.

HOW?
BOMBARD THEM WITH PHONE CALLS
Collective Shout, the organization that lobbied to have Steam and Itch.io change their TOS, did so with only around 1000 phone calls. Visa and MC have backed down from pressuring Onlyians to remove adult content entirely due to public backlash. Clogging their phone lines for an extended perlou, over a mont at the absolute least, will almost gudrantee that these compantes will at least have to pay attention to the backlash. this list is not exhaustive. but some contact points for the 4 targets are:

1. VISA:
(US + Can): +1 [8001-847-2911
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2 or 1-1-3

2. MASTERCARD:
(US): +1 (8001-307-7309
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2-2-2-1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111

3. STRIPE:
(Headquarters): +118881 963-8955
(France): +33 805-11-19-67
Stripe: complaints@stripe.com

4. PAYPAL:
(US): +1 (888)-221-1161
(outside US): 1-402-935-2050
Customer Service: +1 (877)-569-1116

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Iris 🌿 @ryuucae.bsky.social · Jul 28

🐉 🦴 #ffxiv

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Vertn @vernt.bsky.social · Jul 26

Call call call. Visa is literally begging us to stop calling and send emails. Calls cost them way more money and they can't use key words to filter them out

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Jul 26

Welcome to the weekend! You made it sailor. Which censorious payment processor would you like to call first? Thanks to my moot @dieselbrain.bsky.social for the Stripe number, can confirm it works

stop-paypros.neocities.org

MasterCard
• 914.249.2000 (Global Headquarters, US)
• 636.722.6100 (Operaction Center, US)
• 971.4.391.4200 (Dubai HQ)
• 305.539.2300 (Latin America HQ)
• 914.249.6518 (North America HQ)
• 1-800-627-8372 (US Only)
• 1800-120-113 (Australia)
• +1-636-722-7111 (International)
• customer_support@mastercard.com
• List of executives' Linkedin profiles

Visa
• +1 650 432 3200 (Headquarters, US)
• 1-800-847-2911 (US + Canada)
• List of phone numbers by region
• 1-888-289-9322 (Confidential
Compliance Hotline)
• askvisa@visa.com

PayPal
Unfortunately, PayPal doesn't have any e-mail address, as it uses its website's customer support. You will need to log in to your PayPal account if you wish to access Customer Support lines or messages. Here's a few lines we found so far :
• 1-402-935-2050 (US + Canada)

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social
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the number below doesnt work, as Stripe has changed their number, and is demanding a $2.99 fee to even tell you what it is.
however, this number DOES still work and will let you leave a message:
(877) 887-7815

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kollapsar @kollapsar.bsky.social · Jul 26

Fardak, the sultan's sopping wet chew toy
I've been terrorizing my patrons with so many sketches of Sultan's Game and I don't intend to stop
#sultansgame

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Jack Nguyen @jacknguyenart.bsky.social · Jul 20

Blaidd

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