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Reiko Murakami
@reikomurakami.bsky.social
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フリーランスで絵を描いています。Fantasy illustrator based in the U.S. I post lots of art inspirations and some of my works. Clients include Boom!, DC, Tor, WotC etc. She/her
https://www.reikomurakami.com/
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Reiko Murakami @reikomurakami.bsky.social · Oct 9
Preparing for my solo show next month at @keepcontemporaryofficial …! More soon

#darkart #inspiration #darkartists
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WIP of a new piece
WIP, drawing of a skull embraced by a child
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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michaelwhelan.bsky.social
THE DREAMING LANDS (2002)
Oil on Canvas - 20” X 30”

This painting is one of several works derived from my experiences at MSKCC in 2000.

That year I read a couple of books which mentioned a feeling I have experienced at night during camping trips... 1/4
Sunken into solid rock, a woman with wavy golden blonde hair lies with her arms spread and stares up at the sky. Her plain white t-shirt rides up to expose a hint of midriff. One knee is slightly raised, and a shadow falls across her thin, drab green sweatpants. The rock enveloping her shows some cracking and pebbling but is mostly worn smooth. A ridge of mountains runs just beyond forming a rim, tan against the gray rock in which she is situated. Past that more barren land leads to a stretch of mountain that climbs left to right with the visible break of a valley cut through before resuming in a long half dome. The panoramic view eventually gives way to soft blue skies.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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michaelwhelan.bsky.social
...with the sense that all the buildings and man-made constructs were transparent as mist, that the “bones of the land” (the rock and stone under everything) were the only things that were real and solid and supporting me. 4/4

www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/dr...
Close detail from THE DREAMING LANDS featuring impressions in the rock where the woman lays recessed. The artists sigil, a combination of the letters M and W bound inside a circle, is etched in stone in the lower right.
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Planning to survive this Thanksgiving by thinking about Gundam. Gandamu~
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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himmapaan.bsky.social
Glazing in watercolour. The first brush is clean water; the second, paint. Both are stroked very gently on.
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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eeliskyttanen.bsky.social
“First Day of Spring” Another painting for my weird finno-ugric project!
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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5n0r9.bsky.social
「「私たち入れ替わってる!？」」
November 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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dorywhynot.bsky.social
"Wintergreen"
Watercolor on hot press. 14.5x20"

On view now as part of my solo exhibition, "Fruiting Bodies" at @poetictigergallery.bsky.social

View the show: poetictiger.com/collections/... #watercolor
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Get to know your mutuals.
List 10 random things you like:

1. RX-78-2
2. RX-78NT-1
3. MS-06S
4. RX-178
5. Kamille Bidan
6. GF13-0066NO
7. Fuunsaiki (MH)
8. RX-0
9. MSM04
10. RX-93
tawnyfritz.bsky.social tawny fritz ⏩ Oddities & Curiosities Kansas City @tawnyfritz.bsky.social · 3d
Get to know your mutuals.
List 10 random things you like:

1. Dr Pepper
2. Supernatural
3. Hiking
4. Reading
5. Movies
6. Games
7. Driving
8. Airports
9. Snakes
10. Lists
backwardsknight.com Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 3d
Get to know your mutuals.
List 10 random things you like:

1. Cooking/baking
2. Telling/writing stories
3. Running
4. Reading
5. Movies
6. Gaming (tabletop, video, board)
7. Tinkering
8. Problem solving
9. Hanging with friends.
10. Making bread
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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pascalblanche.bsky.social
Epic Comics version.. had to. Whose who know, know.
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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5n0r9.bsky.social
放送中にこれ描いてて完全に記憶から抜け落ちてるのさすがに凹むわ…😞
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Had a fun figure drawing session with the usual crowd this week. Thanks @thesteveprescott for organizing the night! It’s been a while doing a live model session for me, but it felt easier drawing this night—perhaps it’s the Pink Panther song playing twice somehow in the playlist?
#art
Figure drawing with a clothed model. 30 min pose I think. Figure drawing with a clothed model. 30 min. Figure drawing with a clothed model.
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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ガンダムSEED毎回修羅場シーンで終わるのでEDの入りがほんとぴったりすぎてなんか感心してしまう。あんなに一緒だったのにねえ
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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I’ll be at the Calgary F2F tour this weekend, come say hi if you’re there 🖤
Zara Alfonso will be at the Calgary F2F tour from Nov 21-23. The photo is of the artist standing in front of a large printed banner of her painting of an angel for Magic: the Gathering.
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I'm getting ready for the Face 2 Face tour in Calgary this weekend - if you're local and you're interested in playing some Magic: The Gathering, come by and say hello!
a promotional image for the Face to Face Tour Nov. 21-23 featuring a photo of the attending artist and one of her paintings.
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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5n0r9.bsky.social
ツイッタで流行ってるトミノチャレンジやってみました。

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November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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This save point’s got everything; coffee, ofuda, lollipops! Sake refill station~~~🍶
I’ve been bouncing back and forth drawing this green haired wanderer, and thought it would be cool if she were at some sort of woodsy save point, tanking up on relics and drinks 🍶 still a wip⚠️
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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juliedillon.bsky.social
My next presentable watercolor attempt, after a few more flubs and restarts. 😅 I still have a *lot* to learn, but I'm really enjoying the process along the way.
A woman with a plaintive expression holds out a pomegranate half. A dense briar of branches sprout from an opening in her chest and surround her, with only the hand holding the pomegranate emerging from the briar.
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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frieren.websunday.net
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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ayutler.bsky.social
アクリル絵の具で描いてます🍂
#ブルスカに人が集まっている今こそイラスト見て見てチャンス
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Progress shots of this year’s @everydayoriginal.bsky.social pieces. More on my instagram
Progress shot of a drawing of female portrait. Blocking general shapes of light and shadow Progress shot of a drawing of female portrait. Rendering. Adding textures by erasing some of the rendering Testing tracing paper effect of the drawings
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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SEED見ててすごい面白いんだけどなんか...こう...Gガンの後だと何かが足りない
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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#WickedForGood week btw 🧹👑
On the left part of the picture is a digital painting, and character design exploration of Elphaba Thropp, from the movie Wicked. She is wearing a mostly black outfit with leather textures and sparkly ornate embellishments, sharp and pointy lapels, collars, and shoulder-pads, her pants are a fitted leggings that extend to a pair of red bottomed heels, she is wearing a black helmet that is pointing and extending to the sky and her hair is a in a single, long fishtail braid. She is holding the grimmerie on her right hand as she's casting spells with the other, and she is balancing on top of her levitating gnarled broom. A text below the illustration reads: After mastering the mysteries of the Grimmerie and refining her magical prowess, Elphaba becomes the most powerful being in the land, and she ascends to be the ruler and protector of Oz. On the right part of the image is a digital Digital painting, and character design exploration of Glinda Upland, from the movie Wicked. She is wearing a mostly all white outfit with lace and velvet textures, decorated with sparkly ornate embellishments and floral patterns. Her top is reminiscent of a priest cape/robe with pink floral lining, and she is wearing lacey leggings that extend to a pair of heels. She has an ornate stole that hangs across her chest, over both her shoulders and falls behind her back. She is wearing a giant crystal crown and she is wielding both a scepter and a magic wand. There is a long pink ribbon twirling around the air around her. A text below the illustration reads: Through the teachings and guidance of Elphaba, Glinda finally became a true sorcerer. Although her powers are limited, she became prolific at art of physical combat, making her a lethal companion to the Supreme Sorceress. Digital painting of Elphaba and Glinda from the movie Wicked. They are dancing and waltzing, with Elphie's hand resting on Glinda's shoulder and palm, and Glinda's hand grasping Elphie's waist. They are both wearing white, sparkly gowns and they are waltzing over a rainbow path, floating in darkness. Digital illustration of Elphaba and Glinda, from the movie Wicked. Elphaba is wearing a full black outfit from head to toe and a short cape. She is sitting cross legged on her flying broom, with her right hand propping up her weight, and her left hand holding the "Grimmerie". On the backseat of the broom is glinda, wearing a blue top with white sleeves and a long dress, with a white witch hat. She is holding her staff/wand. Digital painting of Elphaba and Galinda from Wicked. Elphaba is wearing a sleek black outfit, a wider brimmed witch hat, and she's holding her broom. She is holding the hand of Glinda, who's wearing a white ball gown a sparkly crown, and she's holding her wand. They are earnestly looking at each other.
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Dancers (2017)
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Floating leaf. Gracias @realgdt.bsky.social 🍁
The Creature from Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro. It shows the creature embracing himself into a warm hug. He wears a fluffy coat and it's shaped like a leaf, the one he gave to Elisabeth. He also has a small ember on his chest.
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM