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Ashlena

@ashlenasharma.bsky.social

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illustration & visdev Available for work! 🇨🇦 in 🇯🇵 http://ashlenasharma.com/home commissions: https://vgen.co/ashlenasharma

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · Jul 31

So excited to share! This October I’ll be part of a gallery show in Kyoto 🌸

English ver in the replies ⬇️

●8251kikaku様の企画展『やっぱり、顔。』に参加し

●キャラクターや人物の「顔」に焦点を当てた企画展。
気軽にお立ち寄りください☆

会期：2025年10月9日(木)～10月13日(月・祝)の5日間

会場：京都市中京区坂本町686番地2 マルタカビル4階東

開場時間：12時～18時(最終日のみ16時まで)

●入場無料
●作品・グッズ販売あり

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 2d

I loveeee this the lighting the hands…so delicate and intentional!

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De Nuit @zinedenuit.bsky.social · 3d

The shop is closing tomorrow!!
You have until the 6th, at midnight (UTC+1), to snatch your copy, or enter the raffle to have a chance to win a zine!
Link in bio!!!!

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Tony Cliff @tangocharlie.bsky.social · 5d

🇨🇦 CANADIANS:
Sign this House of Commons petition to withdraw bill C-2!
The bill is bad, the petition is quick and easy.

Thank you, @jennykwan.bsky.social

👉 ✒️ www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Screenshot of the linked page, text below:

Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
- Bill C-2, titled the “Strong Borders Act”, contains provisions that threaten fundamental rights and freedoms protected under Canadian and international law;
- The Bill would grant law enforcement and national security agencies warrantless access to Canadians’ historical associations with organizations and businesses;
- It would allow authorities to compel the disclosure of sensitive personal information, including geolocation data and contact details, based merely on suspicion of relevance to the investigation of offences under Acts of Parliament, regardless of individual involvement;
- The Bill is designed to facilitate Canada's alignment with the United States' CLOUD Act and the United Nations Cybercrime Convention, raising serious concerns about foreign access to Canadians’ private data, including by regimes with poor human rights records; and
- Bill C-2 undermines Canada’s obligations under international human rights instruments, particularly in relation to privacy rights and the fair treatment of migrants and refugees.

We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to:
1. Immediately withdraw Bill C-2 in its entirety;
2. Reaffirm Canada’s commitment to privacy, civil liberties, and international human rights standards;
3. Reject any legislative or policy initiatives that would enable foreign states, including the United States, to gain undue access to Canadians’ personal information; and
4. Ensure that national security and border-related legislation upholds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is subject to meaningful judicial oversight.

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jade 🫀 comms closed @yellghoul.bsky.social · 6d

the petition with the house of commons to prevent of the transfer of arms from canada, through the US, to israel is still open for signatures.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6808 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Oda 🥺 one day I’ll catch up to you! 🫶

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 6d

She had been twice before and she was so excited to show me everything it was so cute 😭

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 6d

Moments like that are when I feel like I’m most reaping the rewards of my language studies, also being able to understand 80% of the short film they showed at the park, it’s for children and pretty easy to follow but I’m still proud lol

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 6d

this sweet lady in front of me shared her sun umbrella when we were waiting in line at ghibli park and when she found out I could speak a little Japanese we spent some time exploring Howl’s Castle together, she was so excited to chat with me 🥺

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 7d

the only thing that’s keeping me from being depressed about it is that I realized I really like Christmas and it kinda blows here, I’m so looking forward to getting cozy and festive back in Canada

I miss baking!! so!! much!!

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 7d

I can’t believe I’m leaving Japan in basically 2 weeks…

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 7d

I stand by this decision if only for making so much headway during long ass train rides when traveling, it’s so fun and easy to pick up and put down

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 10d

Went over to a friends place to play hades 2 because I told myself I wouldn’t buy it until I was back in Canada…after an hour of playing it has now been downloaded on my switch

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Connie!!! 🥺🫶

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 15d

aurora charms arrived!! love how these turned out, will have them at the exhibition ✨

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lucy @ comms open @lucyisok.bsky.social · Jul 19

commissions are open!! as always about 1-2 months turnaround depending on complexity! :D most of my examples are ffxiv but i'm open to fanart or any ocs! :D

if you're interested, my form is here!
forms.gle/oK7SVZjRvpq4...

and for more examples check out lucyisok.carrd.co!

three portrait examples on the left, with the text "Portraits $140. adding hands will cost $20-30 extra depending on complexity!" on the right.

four examples of sketch commissions. text on the left says "Sketch $80, note: i only offer grey, white, or transparent backgrounds! price is per character!"

examples of rough illustrations, with detail shots on the right. text ontop says "Rough Illustration $340. additional characters are $70 per. I'm best at nature scenes!"

examples of a flat, partially rendered style, with close ups on the left. text on top says "Flat Fullbody $130. additional characters cost the same as the base price!"

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 26d

"Hades II" trailer by The Line Studio for Supergiant Games.
Director: Louve Sarfati Karnas
Character design & lead animation: Amanda Jespersen Holm
Storyboard : Neil Dieu, Zhihuang Dong
Art director: Meryl Franck
Full 4K video & credits >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lJ...

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fums @fums.bsky.social · 25d

DRIFTING ANCHOR & WANDERING SPECTRENAUT (1/6)

a short bittersweet f/f sci-fi/slice of life comic i made back in 2022 🧑‍🚀🥧✨✨

i also have it available on my ko-fi for free or pay what you want!! ✌️✌️✨✨
ko-fi.com/s/6cb203e7c1

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Canadian Animation Guild - IATSE Local 938 @cag938.bsky.social · 26d

Below is CAG 938's statement on the recently announced event in Stanley Park.

Text on the letterhead of CAG 938 reads:
"
The Canadian Animation Guild is deeply disappointed in the Vancouver Park Board’s decision to replace the yearly Bright Nights charity event with a for-profit Harry Potter-themed attraction at Stanley Park this year.

Bright Nights is an annual event hosted by the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association to raise donations for their Burn Fund, which provides valuable support for burn survivors and their families. This event brings communities together in solidarity with the indispensable services that BC firefighters provide to our province.

Not only is the Park Board’s decision a slap in the face of firefighters and burn victims, but the decision to replace it with a for-profit event that promotes the Intellectual Property of Joanne Rowling shows a disregard for the concerns of 2SLGBTQIA+ workers in our city. Rowling is well known for utilizing her own wealth in lobbying for the erosion of trans rights in the UK and abroad, championing legislation that cuts trans healthcare and restricts the rights of transgender people to exist in public. As the owner of the Harry Potter IP, Rowling directly benefits from such events. By choosing to approve a licensed Harry Potter-themed event in Stanley Park, Vancouver City Council and the Park Board have made all of us who live and work in Vancouver complicit by funding JK Rowling’s ongoing campaign against trans people.

CAG 938 stands with 2SLGBTQIA+ workers in our membership and beyond, and we will continue to represent their interests, both in and out of the workplace. We will also be exploring our options through the Vancouver & District Labour Council to hold the Park Board accountable.

On behalf of the CAG Executive Board,

Eddy Pedreira (he/him), President and Kari Nakken (she/any) Pride Committee Chair"

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 26d

YAAAAA HADES 2

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🅑🅞🅧🅔🅡🅑🅤🅝🥊🐰🔜NYCC K32 @aquiboni.bsky.social · 27d

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · 27d

Been busy prepping for the show but I went to Amanohashidate and Ine recently for a little getaway and it was everything I wanted it to be and more

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Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · Sep 8

Preoders for Steel and Blood are now open! Here’s my preview from a while back, please check it out at @zinedenuit.bsky.social 🩸 ⚔️

Ashlena @ashlenasharma.bsky.social · Apr 4

sneaky peek for @zinedenuit.bsky.social! I had so much fun working on this and can’t wait for everyone to see all the amazing art that’s in this anthology!

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De Nuit @zinedenuit.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's here!
The pre-order shop for Steel and Blood issue is now open!

It will be open until October the 6th. It will allow you to purchase any items through bundles or by itself.
Jewels are handcrafted and so in very low stock! Be sure to be quick if you want to snatch one.

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Rosemary Travale @travale.bsky.social · Sep 7

To my sticker making friends who rightly hate AI: One less option to worry about when printing stickers!

Feel free to recommend other printers in the comments that we can all use instead, bonus points for Canadian companies

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