Zarek (Commissions Open)
@akatsu35z.bsky.social
Artist|Animator~BBCF(Naoto, Mai) [Blazblue fan] I also play other fighting games
https://ko-fi.com/akatsu35z
🎨Commissions ~ https://ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/commissions
https://ko-fi.com/akatsu35z
🎨Commissions ~ https://ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/commissions
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✨️Commissions are open✨️
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
Finally after weeks of phone calls, arguing & just soo much frustration, I finally have my meds. It's been a frustrating few weeks without them, I'm amazed that I kept things together & not lose my fucking mind
December 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Finally after weeks of phone calls, arguing & just soo much frustration, I finally have my meds. It's been a frustrating few weeks without them, I'm amazed that I kept things together & not lose my fucking mind
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Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
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描いてきたあ ゲイトくんとメタルシャークプレイヤーくんと
December 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
描いてきたあ ゲイトくんとメタルシャークプレイヤーくんと
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I’m struggling and stress is bad, if anyone has a moment to repost these- it would mean a lot. ♥️
These months are especially hard for me mentally, as I’m sure it is for a lot of other folks. Thank you for reading.
These months are especially hard for me mentally, as I’m sure it is for a lot of other folks. Thank you for reading.
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’m struggling and stress is bad, if anyone has a moment to repost these- it would mean a lot. ♥️
These months are especially hard for me mentally, as I’m sure it is for a lot of other folks. Thank you for reading.
These months are especially hard for me mentally, as I’m sure it is for a lot of other folks. Thank you for reading.
Some Christmas gifts I received ☺️ 🎄
December 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Some Christmas gifts I received ☺️ 🎄
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Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy Holidays, I hope that everyone have an amazing day
December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy Holidays, I hope that everyone have an amazing day
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Today's the only day you can post this, get it while it's hot
December 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Today's the only day you can post this, get it while it's hot
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Now that was #Inktober 2018, my 1st time doing this kind of challenge, it was really fun & loved doing it, learned so many new techniques. Next up is Inktober 2019, that one has some cool stuff & there's improvement in my drawings
#artwork #drawing #blazblue #illustration #fanart #digitalart #arte
#artwork #drawing #blazblue #illustration #fanart #digitalart #arte
January 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Now that was #Inktober 2018, my 1st time doing this kind of challenge, it was really fun & loved doing it, learned so many new techniques. Next up is Inktober 2019, that one has some cool stuff & there's improvement in my drawings
#artwork #drawing #blazblue #illustration #fanart #digitalart #arte
#artwork #drawing #blazblue #illustration #fanart #digitalart #arte
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That's a wrap with #inktober2019 ,an improvement from the previous year & there were some artworks that I really love. There is a bonus special day coming, so please stay tuned #BBCF #blazblue #art #artwork #drawing #digitalart #BlazBlue #fanart #ブレイブルー #digitalinktober #Inktober #illustration #arte
April 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
That's a wrap with #inktober2019 ,an improvement from the previous year & there were some artworks that I really love. There is a bonus special day coming, so please stay tuned #BBCF #blazblue #art #artwork #drawing #digitalart #BlazBlue #fanart #ブレイブルー #digitalinktober #Inktober #illustration #arte
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It's that time of the year again
It's Birthday time 🎂🎉🥳🎉
It's been one wild year, starting from scratch again was a bit difficult but at least I got my old groove back
A big thanks for you guys following me & supporting me.
I hope to continue posting artworks & more in the future❤️
It's Birthday time 🎂🎉🥳🎉
It's been one wild year, starting from scratch again was a bit difficult but at least I got my old groove back
A big thanks for you guys following me & supporting me.
I hope to continue posting artworks & more in the future❤️
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's that time of the year again
It's Birthday time 🎂🎉🥳🎉
It's been one wild year, starting from scratch again was a bit difficult but at least I got my old groove back
A big thanks for you guys following me & supporting me.
I hope to continue posting artworks & more in the future❤️
It's Birthday time 🎂🎉🥳🎉
It's been one wild year, starting from scratch again was a bit difficult but at least I got my old groove back
A big thanks for you guys following me & supporting me.
I hope to continue posting artworks & more in the future❤️
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Happy Halloween 🎃
A little something I drew, this is still my favorite Halloween costume for Hakumen
#BlazBlue #artwork #sketch #Hakumen #Halloween #art #digitalart #color #dibujo #arte
A little something I drew, this is still my favorite Halloween costume for Hakumen
#BlazBlue #artwork #sketch #Hakumen #Halloween #art #digitalart #color #dibujo #arte
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
A little something I drew, this is still my favorite Halloween costume for Hakumen
#BlazBlue #artwork #sketch #Hakumen #Halloween #art #digitalart #color #dibujo #arte
A little something I drew, this is still my favorite Halloween costume for Hakumen
#BlazBlue #artwork #sketch #Hakumen #Halloween #art #digitalart #color #dibujo #arte
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✨️Commissions are open✨️
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
September 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
✨️Commissions are open✨️
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
I am opening 3 different kinds of colored sketches
Headshot ~ $25 USD
Chest-up/Bust ~ $30 USD
Half-Body ~ $35 USD
~ $10 USD for extra characters
Commissions are open through my Ko-fi page
ko-fi.com/akatsu35z/co...
If you have questions, please DM me
#commission
The finished box🎁
Originally I wanted to glue everything together but the glue that I wanted to use was a little hard to use (it was usable but it was too thick or maybe stiff) the glue can glue but it would have taken me a longer time to spread it on the box ...
Originally I wanted to glue everything together but the glue that I wanted to use was a little hard to use (it was usable but it was too thick or maybe stiff) the glue can glue but it would have taken me a longer time to spread it on the box ...
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The finished box🎁
Originally I wanted to glue everything together but the glue that I wanted to use was a little hard to use (it was usable but it was too thick or maybe stiff) the glue can glue but it would have taken me a longer time to spread it on the box ...
Originally I wanted to glue everything together but the glue that I wanted to use was a little hard to use (it was usable but it was too thick or maybe stiff) the glue can glue but it would have taken me a longer time to spread it on the box ...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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One of our BG leads puts pictures of peoples cats in as placeholders, you could be bringing joy into the world with things that already exist instead of using the slop machine
Using Gen AI to create placeholder assets or create concept art steals hours of hard work from the artists who creations were stolen to train said AI without their permission. It is never acceptable whether it makes into a finished product or not. You're still stealing their time and work.
December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One of our BG leads puts pictures of peoples cats in as placeholders, you could be bringing joy into the world with things that already exist instead of using the slop machine
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One of my craziest ideas is decorating a Christmas box, these are the panels for the box, fully colored with colored pencils. Next is assembling everything together
December 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
One of my craziest ideas is decorating a Christmas box, these are the panels for the box, fully colored with colored pencils. Next is assembling everything together
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NEW! We’ve got Go Ahead… Destroy designed by @drewwise.bsky.social and On God… I'll Do It designed by @paperbeatsscissors.com both #dailytees available for 24 hours only at www.theyetee.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEW! We’ve got Go Ahead… Destroy designed by @drewwise.bsky.social and On God… I'll Do It designed by @paperbeatsscissors.com both #dailytees available for 24 hours only at www.theyetee.com
One of my craziest ideas is decorating a Christmas box, these are the panels for the box, fully colored with colored pencils. Next is assembling everything together
December 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
One of my craziest ideas is decorating a Christmas box, these are the panels for the box, fully colored with colored pencils. Next is assembling everything together
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Every writer who generates a slop image for their work is a class traitor.
"I can't afford a visual artist"
So your solution is stabbing artists in the back? Stealing from them?
Furthermore, slop-generated imagery suggests slop-generated writing. That's how you're presenting yourself.
"I can't afford a visual artist"
So your solution is stabbing artists in the back? Stealing from them?
Furthermore, slop-generated imagery suggests slop-generated writing. That's how you're presenting yourself.
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Every writer who generates a slop image for their work is a class traitor.
"I can't afford a visual artist"
So your solution is stabbing artists in the back? Stealing from them?
Furthermore, slop-generated imagery suggests slop-generated writing. That's how you're presenting yourself.
"I can't afford a visual artist"
So your solution is stabbing artists in the back? Stealing from them?
Furthermore, slop-generated imagery suggests slop-generated writing. That's how you're presenting yourself.
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Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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Adding to this, the idea that concept art is some sort of tedium you can cut corners on is genuinely insulting. Concept art is the bedrock to a setting's entire visual identity, and cutting corners on it is akin to shooting yourself in the foot to win a race.
"It's just concept art, who cares if they use genAI and not actual artists?"
Look at this concept art for C-3P0 by Ralph McQuarrie.
It's the very thing that inspired Anthony Daniels to go for the role of Threepio and perform him as such.
It is the first heartbeat of the art that now exists.
Look at this concept art for C-3P0 by Ralph McQuarrie.
It's the very thing that inspired Anthony Daniels to go for the role of Threepio and perform him as such.
It is the first heartbeat of the art that now exists.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Adding to this, the idea that concept art is some sort of tedium you can cut corners on is genuinely insulting. Concept art is the bedrock to a setting's entire visual identity, and cutting corners on it is akin to shooting yourself in the foot to win a race.
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How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?! Designed by @gazola.bsky.social #dailytees theyetee.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?! Designed by @gazola.bsky.social #dailytees theyetee.com
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FUCK AI
SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS.
SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS.
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
FUCK AI
SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS.
SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS.