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Sapling 🌱 Print shop open!
@sacredsapling.bsky.social
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Disabled #watercolor artist obsessed with queer #OCs ✨ some 🔞 #SaplingArt

genderfluid, 30, ♿️ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 🇪🇸 EN/ES

🩷 Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredSaplingArt
🎨 Comm waitlist: https://tally.so/r/3NNaJ0
🌈 Queer zines: @taplingzines.bsky.social
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Sapling 🌱 Print shop open! @sacredsapling.bsky.social · 5d
Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sapling 🌱 a disabled genderfluid #watercolor illustrator~

🏳️‍🌈 I co-publish queer multicultural art zines at @taplingzines.bsky.social (Kickstarter soon!)

🩷 Comms waitlist: tally.so/r/3NNaJ0

I’ve been very sick & have to leave my ‘day job’ so boosting this would be amazing ✨
A detailed watercolor full body painting of the angel Kokabiel. He has white pants and Indigenous jewelry, with shoulder-length blue and turquoise hair, multicolored head wings, and two back wings with blue, green, and pink feathers. The background is a painted nebula with some glowing and shooting stars. A detailed watercolor painting of a dark-winged angel with brown skin and hair holding his injured lover on his lap. The injured angel has brown skin and hair, with damaged lavender wings and chest bandages. They rest together in the clouds, stained purple and yellow from a sunlight glow behind them. An intricate watercolor painting of a reclining masculine figure with dark wings in barely any clothing, except stockings, underwear, and a translucently painted silky pink shawl. He has medium brown skin, curly brown hair, and is crushing a rose onto his chest with a lifted and gloved hand. Giant pink orchids, painted with lovely realism, surround him. Some pink fabric falls to the right side, and detailed hand painted blue lace fills the background. A half body portrait painting in watercolor of Nzuzi and Nsimba, two male Congolese twins, posed together at a club. The soft purple lighting highlights their dark skin and timid smiles. Nzuzi is in the front making a peace sign, in a semi-see-through white shirt and pearl necklace, with bright blue lipstick, gold eyeshadow, and gold hair jewelry in his long dreadlocks. Nismba is behind him with a hand on Nzuzi’s shoulder, bare chested with purple and blue paint on him. He has short-ish twists with an ombre dye of turquoise, a glow stick around his neck, and some burn scars around his upper face, including his eyes, which are a pale blue and have a unique shape from the scarring.
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
I think my control of watercolor gradients is really good! In just 2-3 layers I can make a fully rendered piece even with dramatic and soft lighting or lots of details~ ✨
A half finished watercolor hydrangea, made of only two layers of watercolor to get the vibrant and deep tones of each petal.
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
sacredsapling.bsky.social
I’ve seen previews of this whole sticker sheet and there are SO many adorable and heartwarming stamps!!

(Also reminder that all merch will be limited edition!)
lisondraws.bsky.social Lisondraws @lisondraws.bsky.social · 22h
Work in progress of my sticker sheet for the "We've always been here zine" by @taplingzines.bsky.social 💕

Focusing on 19th century LGBTQ+ symbols, and my trans lesbian OCs H. & Imogene 💕✨🌊

Give the project a follow to stay updated!!!! It's gonna be amazing!

#lesbianart #lgbtqzine #queerart
Black and white drawing of fake stamps, showcasing (from left to right) a hand putting a purple flower in an older woman's hair, the sea with the text "WIP" under it, two hands touching on the beach, and purple lavender in front of the sea and sky.
January 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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taplingzines.bsky.social
For our queer history zine, Lupo ( @luposlipaphobya.bsky.social ) is illustrating a romantic medieval tapestry of two knights kissing each other during the beginning of an eclipse, with an aesthetic heavily inspired by fairytale aesthetics.

#Knights #Medieval #Fairytales #QueerArt #LGBTQArt
An intricate digital illustration of two characters softly embracing. One has fair skin and long blue hair in a braid, and the other has blue skin and darker, short blue hair. Both wear detailed, patterned clothes and are surrounded by various motifs in natural brown and yellow tones. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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lyannatropes.bsky.social
making some progress on my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social 💐
cropped worked in progress of an artwork. a character is leaning forward to kiss the other on the cheek, pulling a curtain in the process. peonies and forget me nots decorate the background.
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
sacredsapling.bsky.social
A bit nervous about these next two months. I have a doctors appointment almost every week (let alone also likely needing some tests they send me for, and an important immigration appointment). This is going to be a major challenge with severe ME ;__;
January 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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portaltohades.bsky.social
I need to pick up some meds from the pharmacy this weekend and have two doctor appointments next week so anything helps. I apologize for constantly hounding for help, I understand it is annoying and frustrating. I really do.
portaltohades.bsky.social c.e. chant/hades 💀🐊 💬 too many comics @portaltohades.bsky.social · May 20
I have an art book for #tyreecomic ! It's 62 pages at $10! Not only does it have art but I have some brief guides into my page process as well. There is even stuff I havent released publicly in it! It's a great way to support me currently and get a glimpse into my obsession

ko-fi.com/s/f5c5cebbd6
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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juunipupu.bsky.social
Knight taking a bath 🌊
September 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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ivathehuman.bsky.social
Heh
Three ink drawings of knights hugging and occasional doodles of little kakuno fountain pen guys
January 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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theotherhappyplace.bsky.social
If you want to get better at drawing people fast the Morpho books are going out their weight in gold. If I had to recommend just one to newbies I would say this one:
Simplified forms
Book cover of Morpho anatomy for artists simplified forms by Michel Lauricella
January 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
sacredsapling.bsky.social
I really wish people still masked regularly, especially fellow queer people. Covid or *any* other virus can cause ME/CFS, which for some people can lead to an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (“AIDS”).

It’s queer care to mask. Why are we abandoning each other, just decades after the AIDS crisis?
January 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you!! ✨🌸

#QueerArt #Watercolor
An intricate watercolor painting of a reclining masculine figure with dark wings in barely any clothing, except stockings, underwear, and a translucently painted silky pink shawl. He has medium brown skin, curly brown hair, and is crushing a rose onto his chest with a lifted and gloved hand. Giant pink orchids, painted with lovely realism, surround him. Some pink fabric falls to the right side, and detailed hand painted blue lace fills the background.
January 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
My 2026 art bingo! It's pretty ambitious considering my health, but I'm hoping I'll have more time and energy to work on art this year.

I'm excited to share these, since some were carried over from last year too! Let me know if any seem particularly fun~ 🌱

#ArtBingo #ArtChallenge
A 5 by 5 grid of bingo cards, with a digital sunflower design behind them made by Alma K. Rowan. The title reads "2026 Goals Bingo." The goals are: OC painting based on travel photos, Try stretching watercolor paper, Morpho book studies, Draw more of my women OCs, Nsimba sketchbook page, Try new watercolor techniques, Something entirely in gouache, Something with a detailed pattern, Complete art for a zine, Fisheye perspective painting or drawing, OC NSFW art, Make 10 thumbnails for one painting, Mixed media piece, Something with a dynamic composition/angle, A green and blue dominant painting, 3 style experimentations, 3 limited/well-planned color palettes, A master study painting, Do an art trade, High color contrast illustration, Digital doodles over photos, Pinterest or meme redraws, Sariel's character sheet, Remake an old painting, Nzuzi and Nsimba as kids.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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hydeangelus.bsky.social
More Gay Juice
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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kortizart.bsky.social
HELL YEAH!!

Look at what we did TOGETHER! Comic-con has quietly changed their language and will NOT allow GenAi imagery in their art show!

And this happened because you all wrote letters, and shared your concerns! Speaking up works EVERY time!

So congrats friends! We did this together!!!
🙌🙌💖💖💖
culturecrave.co Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 3d
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event

"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"

This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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leeminarium.bsky.social
A little ink sneak peek for you! Working on a very soft Victorian era t4t illustration for @taplingzines.bsky.social We’ve Always Been Here zine💖

Give them a follow, this zine is going to be absolutely stunning and filled with gorgeous artwork from so many incredible artists!
#art #t4t
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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oliverniko.bsky.social
Here is an update on my Welsh lesbian piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social's queer history project—not too far to go now!

Daffodils, Wales' national flower, represent renewal/rebirth, hope and new beginnings, which feels perfect when celebrating our history.
#WelshArt #WlwArt #Art
A crop of a digital painting using soft textured brushes. A light skinned, ginger woman wearing traditional Welsh clothing looks up in wonder at her partner off screen, who wears a red shawl. Daffodils can be seen in front and behind them. Golden sun glows off the couple.
January 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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woofnoble.bsky.social
HELLO! It's #portfolioday !
Late night share! HELLO! I am Canis Major! I am a OC artist who also does lots of comms and adoptables! I love the color pink and cute art!

Thank you for looking!
#art #artsky
A blue tiefling with protective braids wearing purple clothing controlling a snow storm swirling around her. She has a charming smile. Half shot of a plus size character in black leather with a kiss mark at the top left corner and a XOXO on the bottom right. The piece is very pink! A white lion furry on a rainbow background with pink stars in a fun hopping/dancing pose. Tea. a tiger kemomini wearing a tiger themed sweater in various colors. There is a border of Tea's with diffrent expressions and three in the center in various falling poses landing in a cup of tea.
January 14, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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worldtreeartjrny.bsky.social
Ooh so uh apparently I forgot #porfolioday

Hi. I'm Leyna and I create paintings based on the shapes and colors that I see in music. Here are a few of my favorites

Feel free to share your own work in the comments
City lights flickering in the rain A lonely alien stares up at the night sky while holding a stuffed frog. A neon sunrise over purple mountains as seen from within a dsrk room Meteors streak over a city in a mountian valley
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 AM
sacredsapling.bsky.social
I think my control of watercolor gradients is really good! In just 2-3 layers I can make a fully rendered piece even with dramatic and soft lighting or lots of details~ ✨
A half finished watercolor hydrangea, made of only two layers of watercolor to get the vibrant and deep tones of each petal.
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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talasterism.bsky.social
babys latest tourist spot <3 got an overpriced croptop to commemorate <3

#dndoc #ocssky #dndart
a colourful art of a short blue figure, talasea (he/they). they stand in front of a temple and waterfalls and hold up their arms as if to say "LOOK AT MEEEE". they wear shorts, blue tights and a croptop that says "i (flower emoji) Fanfoss". Simiraily, the text above reads "Welcome to Fanfoss".
January 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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aliumfungus.bsky.social
Queer media doesn't have to be sad or end in tragedy to be helpful, validating, or enjoyable!!! Please stop punishing your audience for caring because you think it's the only way to make a work be taken seriously!!!!
January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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salmonellafish.bsky.social
POV: ur the rich old man who is funding this brat’s rage room session and he’s just finished smashing a tv with a baseball bat
#aftg #rikomoriyama #fanart
January 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sapling 🌱 a disabled genderfluid #watercolor illustrator~

🏳️‍🌈 I co-publish queer multicultural art zines at @taplingzines.bsky.social (Kickstarter soon!)

🩷 Comms waitlist: tally.so/r/3NNaJ0

I’ve been very sick & have to leave my ‘day job’ so boosting this would be amazing ✨
A detailed watercolor full body painting of the angel Kokabiel. He has white pants and Indigenous jewelry, with shoulder-length blue and turquoise hair, multicolored head wings, and two back wings with blue, green, and pink feathers. The background is a painted nebula with some glowing and shooting stars. A detailed watercolor painting of a dark-winged angel with brown skin and hair holding his injured lover on his lap. The injured angel has brown skin and hair, with damaged lavender wings and chest bandages. They rest together in the clouds, stained purple and yellow from a sunlight glow behind them. An intricate watercolor painting of a reclining masculine figure with dark wings in barely any clothing, except stockings, underwear, and a translucently painted silky pink shawl. He has medium brown skin, curly brown hair, and is crushing a rose onto his chest with a lifted and gloved hand. Giant pink orchids, painted with lovely realism, surround him. Some pink fabric falls to the right side, and detailed hand painted blue lace fills the background. A half body portrait painting in watercolor of Nzuzi and Nsimba, two male Congolese twins, posed together at a club. The soft purple lighting highlights their dark skin and timid smiles. Nzuzi is in the front making a peace sign, in a semi-see-through white shirt and pearl necklace, with bright blue lipstick, gold eyeshadow, and gold hair jewelry in his long dreadlocks. Nismba is behind him with a hand on Nzuzi’s shoulder, bare chested with purple and blue paint on him. He has short-ish twists with an ombre dye of turquoise, a glow stick around his neck, and some burn scars around his upper face, including his eyes, which are a pale blue and have a unique shape from the scarring.
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 AM
sacredsapling.bsky.social
Journey of an immunocompromised life 🥲

-Husband takes dog to groomer

-Groomer is sick

-Husband picks dog up, wipes her down, changes his clothes, etc. (alllll the precautions)

-12 hours later I come down with a cold

🫠
January 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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patsux.bsky.social
#PortfolioDay hi, I'm Patsu and I'm a fantasy character illustrator!

📧: [email protected]
or direct message me for commission inquiries!
Digital painting of a giant ominous man, sitting cross legged, levitating in the sky, surrounding by flying giant oarfish, overlooking structures and buildings. The man is a merfolk; mostly humanoid, but with a giant oarfish tail that he's sitting on. He's dressed in a religious tunic, with a red band resting over his shoulders, a helmet fashioned to look like an oarfish head, and he is holding a horn closely, as if he's about to blow it. The his sclera are bloodshot. Around him are dozens of giant oarfish, rising from the sea and floating mid-ar. Beneath them are deserted buildings, homes and infrastructures. fairy with giant blue morpho butterfly wings and a faint halo, holding a lantern that attract butterflies. Digital painting of a giant man with royal blue skin, and a literal fish for a head, with a human face. The creature's head is adorned in ornate white patterns, the material similar to stone or granite, and its expression is solemn, with its eyes closed. There are bands of varying sizes around its right bicep, left forearm, both thighs and both ankles, the material of which is similar to the granite sculptures on its head. It is wielding a staff, with a sharp fish hook shaped blade, possibly made with marble. Digital painting of a merman and his fish monster companion. The merman is mostly humanoid but with spiky armor made with iridescent fish bones. It covers his entire body except his face, and he is wielding a giant blade with a skull on its hilt. In the backdrop is a giant, sentient fish skeleton with a long serpentine spine that extends to the forground.
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM