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@pastelrake.bsky.social

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John, He/They, Bi. 37. Artist, 70s fashion enthusiast, Occasional mildly risqué art. Frequent typing errors. https://linktr.ee/pastelrake?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=08693f15-71c4-4c06-989c-9763f5e685ae

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · Oct 18

Hi there gang, now that we have pinned posts, I'm Rake.
I'm a queer, hobbyist artist from the UK.
I love the design trappings of 1970s p*rnochic but without any of the hangups. So if you love comics, disco, fashion & gay stuff then say hello & maybe chuck me a tip? Tysm 🤠

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A mock magazine cover featuring a self portrait of the artist wearing shades and a blue denim jacket over a white tee, whilst holding a red drinking flask. The phrase "Meet The Artist" is atop in large font as the magazine title.

A mock movie poster depicting a stylish black woman with a blonde afro, a bikini top and orange flares standing over a cityscape with flames behind her. The Title "Chewing Toffy is overlaid in a retro font".

A mock western style movie poster featuring a woman in cowboy/western attire standing over a desert environment. The title "The Mirage" is overlaid. This is technically fanart of an X-men character.

A mock erotic, pulp book cover displaying a muscular man in his underwear, wearing a brown cowboy hat and suggestive belts. The title "Raw Hide" is overlaid.

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 7h

So pleasing ☺️

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Adam 🪿 @vexnir.bsky.social · 11h

Cozy and stylish ✨

#art #cuteart #gouache

Gouache illustration of a black cat wearing a scarf with various geometric patterns on it. The scarf is in warm shades with some green accents.

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Emil L’Amour @vireosy.bsky.social · 12h

leopard among the forest

(Swim On 7, 2021) #art #sciart 🎨🦑🦈

Illustration of a kelp forest in a teal ocean, rays of golden sunlight streaming in from above. Fish are swimming about, and near the bottom of a prominent kelp strand, a partially obscured leopard shark leisurely patrols the underwater forest. The palette predominantly features warmer teals, red violet, and gold.

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 11h

This is really good Nola 👍

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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 12h

There is so much to take in here:

- Link's sword and shield have bones
- Samus' skeleton is a Cryptid
- k i r b y

Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 13h

In Super Smash Bros., the skeletons visible when characters are hurt by electric attacks are not tied to specific animations, and instead are a form that can be toggled on and off at any time, including in cutscenes. Below are excerpts of the game's intro, with skeletons.

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 11h

She's stunning, 😍 I love how alive her hair is.

Chloé Stawski (Spooky Edition 🎃🦇) @chlowski.bsky.social · 15h

love goddess

fanart of Aphrodite from Hades 2, wearing a modern days outfit - purple micro jean shorts, pink crop top -, lots of jewelry (necklaces, rings, earrings, ankle bracelet), her hands joined on her knees, sitting, her luscious hair floating behind her, her eyes shining pink, smiling
also flower & heart tattoos on both her arms

Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 22h

I remember this coming out and being intrigued, I think it's set in the utopia era?

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Gaith @gaith.bsky.social · 3d

If u enjoy my art and would like to help me keep making it, please consider tipping me on Ko-Fi

ko-fi.com/gaith

Support Gaith

ko-fi.com

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SSTArtwork @sstartwork.bsky.social · 1d

Ghost Rider! 💀 🏍️

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PTX💀🖤🔪🔞 @pitoyatux.bsky.social · 1d

#wisptober2025 Day 8: Eat

You made that dish you always talked about

A skeleton in a dress and apron holding a roasting tray laden with a hollowed out pumpkin full of soup. She looks pleased with herself. Behind her is a fireplace, a small tapestry on the wall - featuring a pheasant - woodpile, and a table held up by books.

This piece is done in black and grey

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 1d

Ofc it's fucking Clegg 🤮

Noone is pretending to be even a shit lib in UK politics.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 6d

My poster for City of the Dead (1960) for @hireillo.com’s Video Shop project. Ink and pencil. More info here - www.hireillo.com/announcement...

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 1d

@louiscarrizo.bsky.social your thicc boys and detailed faces are excellent 🤌

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Sham Jaff @shamjaff.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a "crisis" when immigrants "take jobs away", but "innovation" when machines do. Funny.

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting

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priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 3d

have been desperately looking for this old erotic Spanish comic I stumbled on almost 10 years ago called "El secreto de Frankenstein" and I'm so happy to report I finally found it

black & white comic panel depicting a sexy, thicc Frankenstein's monster disrobing in 3 different poses - pulling his shirt of his shoulder, seen at an angle; from the front, shirtless, beginning to take his pants off; then almost totally nude as seen from behind. the words at the top read "Strip-tease de Frankenstein..."

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Ty Door Hand Hook Car Door @glitchritual.com · 3d

There's no such thing as an 'amateur' or 'aspiring' artist. Get that shit out of your bio.

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 3d

To the garden spider whose web I keep destroying with my face; you need to relocate BC this arrangement is not benefiting either of us.

Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 4d

Ok, if I feel a little better this week, I'll start drawing a Halloween daddy of some kind.

Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 4d

Your style is really charming ☺️

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Rachel Merrill at NYCCC Artist Alley-H-6 @ohhhaeee.bsky.social · Nov 22

you heard the man its butt posting time!

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𖤐 Spooky Imp 𖤐 🏳️‍⚧️ 👻 🎃 @darumaaku.bsky.social · 7d

🏳️‍⚧️ guns out 🏳️‍⚧️

[ #art #illustration #digitalart #transman #cowboy #lgbt #trans ]

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent work

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Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 4d

I know it's just BC I've changed jobs sk finances feel precarious & I went from feeling very capable to very adrift.

And yet I actually contemplated s*lf h*rm for the 1st time in 15 years.

DIDNT THO so that's good.

I'll be fine, I'm just out of sorts.

Rake @pastelrake.bsky.social · 4d

I am genuinely worried that I'm sliding into a self sabotaging depressive state.
I'm constantly anxious, sleeping rough, mad at myself, mad at everything & only wanting to be at home, where I've no motivation to do anything, kinda feel like I'm underwater a lot.

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