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Nala J. Wu (THEY/THEM)

Art Director (How to GM Romance, and more!)
Award-winning Illustrator. Layout.
Voice Actor. Sensitivity Consultant.
Actual Play Performer. Host. 

💼 https://naladraws.com
📧 [email protected]

#art #ootd
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✨ COMMISSIONS THREAD ✨
If you’d like to get a portrait commission, I’m opening up slots now, to be completed this week (I may keep them open longer, depending on interest)

Email [email protected] with inquires! Payment upfront through wise or venmo preferred.

See thread for more info!
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Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in the face, is local. Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd's neck, is local.
State and local law enforcement know the communities they serve. They’ve built the trust and know how to keep us safe.

As Minnesotans express their first amendment rights, I encourage you to remain peaceful and know that local law enforcement has one goal in mind: your safety.
January 10, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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not to be disabled and grumpy on main this morning but I would have a lot more hope for collective action in this country if leftists who have been repeatedly begged to do so would show me they’re willing to wear masks for a couple of hours in public spaces like protests and doctor’s offices
January 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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listen & learn & change for the better.
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.

I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Discord is trying to add new AI features to their platform. They're asking people to fill out a survey on how they feel about AI and what "value" it would add to their platform. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and tell them to fuck off with AI.

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January 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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I wasn’t informed before about all of your politics. i thought it was cool you’re queer like me. But I am informed now. And respectfully? you’ll have to earn my vote next election.

Which you can do by getting ICE off our streets and actually giving a shit about the genocide in Palestine.

Thanks
January 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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If you use Discord, you should check this out.
Discord is trying to add new AI features to their platform. They're asking people to fill out a survey on how they feel about AI and what "value" it would add to their platform. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and tell them to fuck off with AI.

discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Reposting this just to say that the grind mindset is actively detrimental to the creative process. I wish more shows and productions embraced a slower pace. I’m co GMing my first VTM chronicle and we had like 6-8 months of preproduction before starting recording.

Rest is good! More ppl should rest
🥹❤️ I love that you find our show easy to listen to. We produce our episodes slowly and with lots of care to make sure they’re easy to follow, because I struggle to listen to most shows myself!!

I can’t wait for you to catch up 👀!
January 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Hi, I’m a constituent (who voted for you). In fact, I live in same town you do. I’m concerned about your previous statements that aligned you with ICE.

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO STAND UP FOR OUR COMMUNITY. OUR NEIGHBORS. are you gonna use it? Or just wait until someone else dies?
January 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
most desserts yucky :(( bad texture, or too sweet :(((

Also if restaurants actually served interesting/unique desserts they’d probably sell more.
9. What is your dessert hot take?
January 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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6 months ago, Healey was bragging about her “regular working relationship with ICE”

www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/n...
January 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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we are so humbled & touched to have reached over 1100 downloads on our Actual Play, audio drama podcast, Laurie's House! thank you so much to all of our listeners!

if you're interested in a story about imperfect memory, identity, & community, check out the show!

🏡 feeds.transistor.fm/lauries-house
January 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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In 2013, I was a block away when the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. I have lasting trauma from that day and haven’t gone to watch since. But now, I am beyond proud to say my younger sister is going to run the Boston Marathon—her 1st marathon!!!—this spring, and I want to be there for her 🫶🏼
January 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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This is super helpful for any artists out there looking to set up a portfolio.
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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frankly a lot of stuff you can be doing right now you shouldn’t throw online
Just a general reminder that some people help their communities but don't post it on the internet for a myriad of reasons so, don't assume they don't care.

A lot of people are doing what they can right now.
January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In 2013, I was a block away when the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. I have lasting trauma from that day and haven’t gone to watch since. But now, I am beyond proud to say my younger sister is going to run the Boston Marathon—her 1st marathon!!!—this spring, and I want to be there for her 🫶🏼
January 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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important message to all bluesky users
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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1. You do not need to watch a video of ICE murdering someone in order to be an informed citizen.

2. Not clear why posters are uploading that unredacted, uncensored video to this niche social media site full of people who already hate ICE. What are you doing???
January 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Cast Away premieres TONIGHT! ❄️

Donate to help my character, Aza, survive & I'll match your donation! Your money goes towards Feeding America, & I'll donate the same amount to Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold, a local food bank. Let's help our communities together!

🥶 tilt.fyi/xwU2W4yJm5
IT'S CAST AWAY NIGHT!

Join us LIVE at 7pm PT for Part 1 of CAST AWAY: THE TUNDRA!! 10 fresh competitors duking it out on the harshest environment on Earth all for the title of CAST AWAY CHAMPION!

WHO HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO OUTSMART, OUTPERFORM, AND OUTLIVE ALL THE REST?!
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Finally read through for the first time and this had me crying 😂😭
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Lots of good tips there if you are a concept artist/ illustrator
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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I've already reposted Nala's portfolio guide in every single art discord I'm part of at this point, but since they also shared it here: it's great! Read it! A lot of professional artists (and all aspiring artists who want to do this as a job) can benefit from it!
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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hey #boston area #ttrpg friends, the super cool @naladraws.com is running a character design class here in arlington that needs one more student registered by the 8th to be able to run!!! they offer REALLY generous scholarship options too so you should check it out and draw ocs with me
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
My portfolio tips may seem obvious but I wrote everything I did for a reason 😩🤌🏽🤌🏽

Anyways I’ve seen some funny shit while looking at portfolios lmfao
Finally read through for the first time and this had me crying 😂😭
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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This is a wonderful example of a professional using their knowledge and experience to share tips to help people bloom and grow and increase their chances of wonderful professional opportunities.
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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This advice is great.

If you want art directors to check out your work, make it easy to find and easy for the AD to share it with other people.

Don't be precious.
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM