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Catalina @linacatalina.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hi I'm new here. Just trying out with not much expectation. I like singing. But I'm here to talk only. I'm a bit shy sometimes.

I like#fun #anime #romantic #love #strawberries #kpop #photography #drawing

And: lgbtq friendly, no racism, no hate, no war

#newhere #introduction

a wild summer meadow with lots of flowers

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 6h

My latest for the #spellbook prompt is a WIP! Meet the "Witchcraft in Waiting" toad, daydreaming in Elphaba's hat instead of studying. 🐸 I'm painting this one in oil! Original will be available.

Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #wip #toad #oilpainting #mdwc25d18 #mdwc25d20 #ArtYear #Art

A work in progress oil painting of a toad wearing Elphaba's black witch hat and sitting beside an open spellbook.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 3d

My piece for the #vampire prompt is "Eyes of the Covenant"—a big-eye vampire inspired by Monica Bellucci in Bram Stroker's Dracula! Love the drama of the drip of blood! Original available.

Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #Dracula #BigEyeArt #Art #traditionalart #ArtYear #mdwc25d15

An 8x10 inch traditional mixed media drawing of a big-eyed vampire woman (inspired by Monica Bellucci) with a small drip of blood, drawn on toned gray paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 6d

So adorable!

Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 6d

My piece for the #yokai prompt is "Onryō"—a haunting, big-eye Sadako inspired by The Ring! I used minimalistic lighting on black paper to enhance the spooky feel. Original is available!

Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #sadako #horrorart #art #traditionalart #ArtYear #mdwc25d12

An 8x10 inch traditional mixed media drawing of a big-eyed Sadako (The Ring yokai) with long black hair obscuring her face, drawn on toned black paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 7d

These are so full of fun energy!

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much!

Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 7d

My piece for the #pumpkin prompt is "The Gourdmother"—a big-eye fae crowned with a jack-o'-lantern! I loved drawing this mixed media study on black paper. Original is available!

Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #spookyart #fae #pumpkin #traditionalart #art #ArtYear #mdwc25d11

A traditional 8x10 inch mixed media drawing of a big-eyed fae (girl) wearing a pumpkin jack-o'-lantern hat, drawn on toned black paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 12d

My piece for the #werewolf prompt! Meet the charming pair: a big-eye wolf girl & her howling pup. Titled "Innocence and Instinct." Loved creating this traditional mixed media study! Original available

Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #drawing #wolfart #art #traditionalart #ArtYear #mdwc25d6

A traditional 8x10 inch mixed media drawing of a big-eyed wolf girl (werewolf) and a small howling wolf pup, drawn on tan paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 13d

New Drawlloween piece for the #forestsprite prompt! Meet "Sylvan Reverie," my big-eye dryad with deer antlers and moths. This is a toned mixed media study. Original drawing is available! Thanks @MabGraves!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #drawing #bigeyeart #dryad #art #traditionalart #ArtYear

A traditional 5x10 inch mixed media drawing of a big-eyed dryad (forest sprite) with long deer antlers and small moths surrounding her face, drawn on tan paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 15d

Love this!

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 15d

"What a world, what a world!" My piece for the #witch prompt is "The Emerald Stare"—a Big Eye Elphaba inspired by Wicked! I loved drawing this colored pencil study. Original is available!

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #halloweenart #Elphaba #Wicked #Art #ArtYear #mdwc25d3

An 8x10 traditional colored pencil drawing of a big-eyed Elphaba (the Wicked Witch) with green skin and her characteristic hat, drawn on tan paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 16d

The prompt was #yourfamiliar, so meet my ram-horned bunny #familiar: "Guardian of Thistles"! This is a toned colored pencil study for Mab's Drawlloween Club. I loved drawing him! The original drawing is available.

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #drawing #halloweenart #art #traditionalart #ArtYear #mdwc25d2

An 8x10 traditional colored pencil drawing of a bunny familiar with long ram horns and a quizzical expression, drawn on gray paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · 17d

Spooky season is here! 👻 Kicking off Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge with my first piece for today's prompt: #spooky! My original painting "Tear Stained Gaze" felt like the perfect fit.

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #octoberchallenge #halloweenart #Art #ArtYear

An 8x10 inch traditional acrylic painting of a big-eyed, gothic woman with pale skin and tear stains on her cheeks, conveying a spooky, somber mood.

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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · Aug 26

As more and more people come in, let me introduce myself again.

I am a long time Doctor Who fan and Third Doctor cosplayer.

I am a playwright, poet, storyteller, and performing artist.

Third Doctor cosplayer (me) hugging Doctor Who actor Katy Manning. They are in front of a Tardis.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · Aug 26

This fluffy red Chow Chow puppy is here to celebrate National Dog Day with you!

Dogs give us so much, this original painting was donated to help pets in need. My love for animals is why they are a regular subject.

#LisabellaRusso #NationalDogDay #dogday #Art #ArtYear #puppy #originalart #dogart

A painting of a fluffy, red Chow Chow puppy dog sitting and looking at the viewer.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm mad for Halloween, so I'm thrilled to get a head start on Mab Graves's Drawlloween prompts! My traditional art process is slow, but I'm ready to create as much as I can. I've included her list for anyone who wants to draw along.

#mabsdrawlloweenclub #halloween #DrawingChallenge #art

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · Aug 15

#CatCon is my favorite event of the year! Loved seeing so many amazing artists & kitty cosplayers. My highlights included visiting the kind Jasmine Becket-Griffith & seeing the elegant art of Kurtis Rykovich & the unique merch at the Emily the Strange booth.

#CatCon2025 #ArtLover #FavoriteArtists

Jasmine Becket-Griffith's booth, Jenn and Logan

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Jade ✌️❤️🏳️‍🌈🌮☕️🕹️📸🥾🇲🇽🇺🇸 @horizonjade.bsky.social · Aug 4

Need more sweet #TrissMerigold 🫠
#Witcher3
#CDProjektRed

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CassWArt 🌴 @casswart.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hey #PortfolioDay! 🎉

I'm Cass, an indie Dev Production Artist, and a traditional / digitally trained illustrator. I like focusing on nature ( birds especially ) and science-related artworks.

Looking for more science illustration publication work in 2025

🧵 of work
For more: linktr.ee/casswart

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lutik @lutik.bsky.social · Jul 29

#art
#signalis

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CassWArt 🌴 @casswart.bsky.social · Jul 29

It's #InternationalTigerDay 🐅🎉

Sumatran Tiger, one of the rarest Tigers in the world and smallest tiger subspecies, found only on a remote area on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

#tiger #sciart #scientificillustration #endangeredspecies #cat #catsky #bigcatconservation #natureart #wildlifeart

Digital sketch studies of the Sumatran Tiger, laying down. Working off of ref photos taken at Disney's Animal Kingdom. This tiger is resting on a concrete fountain, where Tiger likes to hang out and cool off in the summer sun.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Gaze of Majesty," an original 10"x8" oil painting of a powerful tiger, is making a special appearance for International Tiger Day! Painted with rich oils on cradled wood. DM if interested!

#GazeOfMajesty #InternationalTigerDay #GlobalTigerDay #Art #ArtYear #tigerpainting #originalart #wildlifeart

Original duo oils tiger oil painting shared on International Tiger Day. The tiger is laying down with wide open eyes resting on its paws.

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fiveforward @fiveforward.bsky.social · Jul 25

3min poses, graphite on paper.

#aktzeichnung
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #graphite #drawing #art

Aktzeichnung zweier Männer, einer liegend einer hockend. Graphit auf weißem Papier.
Figure drawing of two men, one lying, one crouching. Graphite on white paper.

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Lisabella Russo @lisabellarusso.bsky.social · Jul 25

I pulled out a work-in-progress water-soluble oil painting mermaid painting, but lo and behold, it had dirt!

Gemini suggested Picture CleanGel. I applied then softly wiped w/ distilled water w/cotton balls.

Voila!

#WIP #workinprogress #Painting #TraditionalArt #MermaidArt #Mermaid #Art #ArtYear

A close-up of a work-in-progress mermaid painting showing a noticeable layer of dust and dirt on its surface from storage.

A close-up of the same work-in-progress mermaid painting, now visibly clean and ready for further painting, with less signs of dirt or residue.

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