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Ryuutsu ๐Ÿ’ซ
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Artist. Storytelling enthusiast. Perpetual ponderer about life, universe and everything. ๐Ÿ’ซ | She/Her ๐ŸŒฟ| No AI | [email protected] | http://ryuutsu.carrd.co
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Ryuutsu ๐Ÿ’ซ @ryuutsu.bsky.social ยท 3d
Hi #PortfolioDay! ๐ŸŒฟ

I'm Nika and I love painting characters that fit into imaginary worlds! I'm passionate about storytelling, philosophy and zoomed in fantasy worlds, and I love painting with limited color palettes.

โœ‰๏ธ[email protected]
๐ŸŒฟhttps://www.ryuutsu.com/
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natasailincic.bsky.social
Kelpie, watercolour on hot pressed paper.
Now on Every Day Original: everydayoriginal.com/artist/Natas...

The lochs are dark and gloomy this time of year, silent mirrors of steel.
January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’™ Uno reverse!!
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Awwwww shucks, thank you! That's so nice to hear! <33
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Heheee I hope it does! I'll perform peer pressure from afar 8)
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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castonia.bsky.social
Posting some old stuff here, that I still really like. This was 6 years ago..๐Ÿฅน I remember struggling a lot with the light on this, but it's still one of my favs
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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ryuutsu.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay! ๐ŸŒฟ

I'm Nika and I love painting characters that fit into imaginary worlds! I'm passionate about storytelling, philosophy and zoomed in fantasy worlds, and I love painting with limited color palettes.

โœ‰๏ธ[email protected]
๐ŸŒฟhttps://www.ryuutsu.com/
January 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
ryuutsu.bsky.social
I also want to add that while my situation is far from the same, hearing you talk about disability and your mindsets around it has really, really helped me tackle my own recent health issues and burnout, and eased a lot of my fears about feeling incapacitated a lot at the moment. I'm so grateful <3
January 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Narneyyy ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒผ This is both heartbreaking and inspiring to read, I'm so so proud of you! I know life's been throwing you lots of health curveballs, and I know it hasn't been easy, but you keep persevering and rising back up to do what's important to you in this life. You're amazing and powerful! ๐Ÿ’™
January 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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narney.bsky.social
I feel this to such a big level-
I am not writing this to raise pity or kind messages. It's my life, and I just want to be able to share it as someone would share about other problems and how it shaped them. Maybe raise some awareness about disability, how art is such a pillar to disabled artists.
The first time I learned about my chronic illness, which is arthritis, I was 12 years old, and it started with my right thumb. My first thoughts went to my ability to draw. I didn't understand at the time what was happening to me, so I would make one mistake : ask Google. And I saw all the worst scenarios that could happened, and all I could do is think about my ability to draw, my fierce passion, would one day be taken away from me. I was told that I would find a way to keep drawing, even if it was with my feet or my mouth. That I had exceptionally good grades and I could keep art as a hobby on the side! I wasn't reassured by that at all. I was actually looking for countries where euthanasia was legal, and claimed that if one day I had to rely on others, that would be my exit. At 12-13 years old. I entered high school and that was when the depression started to kick in as well as illness flares. I was still drawing and it was the only thing at this time that actually kept my head above water. I had a realization that if I had to live with this illness, I should live doing what I love the most : drawing. It knocks you out. You have to follow this spark wherever it will lead you. Especially when reality hits you with chronic illness and daily pain. I don't think I would have made this choice if I wasn't disabled. I would have follow what everyone around was telling me : keep it as a hobby. But hell no. Today, my arthritis goes further and still keeps taking from me, like my eyesight. But it's not what will stop me from my art. It will shape it. Being disabled made me stood up for myself and say fuck to people who wanted to control my life and actually embrace my art to the fullest. I may have other episodes of depression, I may question every choice I made after that, going back and forth. But I am where I am because I am disabled, not despite of it. When life takes something from you, you can find strength in the unusual ways. Never give up.
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Oooo, thanks Cas! Nice to see you over here!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ’™
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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castonia.bsky.social
Hii, I'm a 2D artist/ Illustrator from Bulgaria
I'm open to both private commissiomns and freelance work.

๐ŸŽจPortfolio : www.artstation.com/castonia
โญ๏ธ[email protected]
#PortfolioDay
January 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
ryuutsu.bsky.social
Oh I love how you combined the art to show more work! It also makes better thumbnails :D ๐Ÿ”ฅ Beautiful stuff as always, you've gotten soooo good!
January 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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AW thanks Isa!! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅณโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿฅบ
January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Thanks so much!!! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
January 14, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Awh thank you so much, I'm so glad you like them!! ๐Ÿ’™ The artwork was done for Hit Point Press' Fool's Gold book, so I don't own the characters, but given it's been published publicly and if yours is just a private/non streamed campaign it's likely a non-issue! From my side I don't mind at all :D
January 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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spookystirfry.bsky.social
Heya! #PortfolioDay showing off my rare paintings with environments for this one!

I'm Hampus, I do cool art and play too much pathfinder. I'm not hunting for work as of now but please do stick around, I will hopefully have some fun surprises to show sometime this year!
Book cover illustration of the book "The Viklander Menagerie". It depicts a goblin merchant, with hands full of odd magical trinkets, and a dragon on her head being chased by a variety of monsters. From an animated coinbag, flying mouths and a large goose hydra in the background. In the foreground of the image a variety of crate and boxes with more trinkets can be seen. At the top of the image the book title is written out. And at the bottom a logo with the text "pathfinder compatible" is seen. Digital painting of a landscape scene. In the distance a ruined cathedral spews out demons. In the middleground a large chimera demon summons a magic spell against an armoured witch in the foreground that is holding a morningstar and a flintlock gun Digital painting of three powerfull knight commanders charging forward. One of a orc cavalier with a glowing halo floating abover her head. Another of a ghostly lich controlling a horde of skeletons with a leash. The commander is a tiefling arcanist pulling lightning from a spellbook while a trio of dragons join her in the background
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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rebcebab.bsky.social
Hello #Portfolioday! ๐Ÿธ

I'm Becky, a self taught jack of all trades. I mainly work in digital and watercolour, and in the past 2 years I accidentally became an unofficial warcraft artist, but I like to believe my works are enjoyable to anyone into fantasy, elves, orcs and more ๐Ÿ˜Š
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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baydews.com
hello #PortfolioDay โ˜€

I'm Bay, an European artist mainly working on illustrations and character design!

[ #worldofwarcraft #fantasy #art #oc ]
a Lavellan Inquisitor, with his back turned, amputated arm stump visible, and glowing vallaslin spreading along his spine. illustration of a blue dragon, Erihgos, in a dracthyr visage with long blue hair and tan skin. he sits on the ground against a tapestry of stars in the background, a hand raised gently to the sky, with his index finger pointed towards the brightest star. illustration of an ocean oracle, Pelagia. she is a gloomy woman with shining white eyes that can be see through her crystal blindfolds and wears a slightly see through dress of white and dark teal. she has fins on her hips and head and her long white hair billows in the water artwork of a tiefling-esque character with dark teals and vibrant greens. they have long, dark green hair with a glowing green underlayer, wear a long dark gown with a golden ribcage corset, have a single unicorn horn gilded with gold and wield a staff with a draconic skull on it.
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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I never cease to be mesmerized by how alive your character faces feel! There's such a sense of volume in them!
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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kiikiibee.bsky.social
hello hello #portfolioday !
I'm Kii, a queer fantasy illustrator and lifelong TTRPG nerd. I love painting characters and portraits! ๐ŸŽจ
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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evaboneva.bsky.social
Hello #portfolioday!
My name is Evaboneva, an illustrator and gallery painter.

I want to do more creature design work in video games, movies, board/card games, and other entertainment-based projects.

If you want to work together reach out! : [email protected]
portfolio : www.evaboneva.com
The basilisk rider painting with watercolor. Surreal mouse knight on the back of a chicken basilisk Fishman character design with fish coat holding a weapon made of fish made by evaboneva Scary ghost character design by evaboneva Cute meerkat character design by evaboneva
January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Myyyy goodness, these are so beautiful, I love your stylization and pallettes!!
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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anako.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay ๐Ÿ’œ My name is Daria, and I'm a Polish human artist with a love for illustration based on engaging stories and characters. I hope you like my work!
January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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scherville.com
Hello again, #PortfolioDay!

I'm a freelance artist who loves to work with atmospheric colours and textures. I'm open to all kinds of projects, especially book covers and illustrations.

โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]
๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ scherville.com
A 3x4 grid of illustrations mostly commissioned by various clients as well as two personal pieces. Theyโ€™re all done digitally in painterly style with visible brushstrokes and deep colours. There are humans, vampires, vieras, elves, lizards, dragons and other humanoid but ethereal creatures.
January 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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AW you're so welcome, it's true! ๐Ÿ’™ And thank you for the return fire, I have been shot! ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’™ -flops to the ground-
January 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM