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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · 1d

A, I see! I should probably have picked up on that from context hahaha.
In that case it's a bit complicated. This was originally intended to be a project of it's own, but in the ed I didn't have the time. So for now it'll probably be as a few pages in a book I'm drafting instead=]

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · 1d

thank you! I don't know of that project, but I would consider my work to fall under fantasy =]

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · 1d

A bear and some other creatures. Comparative scales and the numbers put for measurement aren't quite done yet (I just find it easier to put it on the page so I can correct it later)

Digital illustration of an alien creature posed as a bear, but morphologically more similar to a starfish.
Textbox underneath the illustration reads: "While very alien to the prospectors the curiosity and playfulness of these creatures was more like small bears. They can be found all over garden, but this variation is found in the outer layers and can be seen gnawing on tree roots and rocks."

A scale comparison of alien creatures. From top left: a Forest Squid with a large number of tentacles with tips of sharp hooks. A juvenile version of Kale Whale, a quadruped with a body not unlike a lettuce leaf. A bearlike starfish currently named just Some Bear. An adult form of the Kale Whale.

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SAJAN @planetsmudge.bsky.social · 2d

I'll make another post but reminder that I'm looking for work! I did pretty okay last year, but didn't really feel like it because a bunch of gigs paid late/barely on time which had a real knock-on effect, and this year's been very slow

SAJAN @planetsmudge.bsky.social · Oct 8

hi #PortfolioDay - available to make otherworldly work from 2025.
TTRPGs, board games, more vinyl covers and concept + visdev stuff for games/film/tv would be cool!

illustration for Haunted Table's Triangle Agency adventure 'rom dump' - of adventurers zapping out of a barn window - a horned cyclops witha book of spells, a protagonise-looking goblin girl, a blue demon with some kind of spirit mace. A grim reaper hovers in front of the crescent moon.

Illustrated cover to the monkey man soundtrack vinyl. The monkey god hanuman opens his ribcage out, behind Dev patel's head. Hanuman's tail is a flaming circle that frames the figures, which dev patel graps. There's flame, blood, fleshy vomit.

the busts of two figures, one looks in pain, as they're having their vocal cords yanked from a hole in their throat by the other, who clutches them in a bunch with their furthest hand. With their other hand they concentratedly use a stringed instrument bow on the vocal cords. A rainbow bridges the heads, and is dotted with fantastical music notation. Their busts rest above a small basin.

a dark starry background, and a blue room where a bed sit next to windows looking out to the night sky. Psyche lies naked on a patterned bedframe amongst plants, her white hair arching around to the foot of the bed. She looks in wonder at Cupid - who is illuminated by the three candles she holds up. Cupid appears as a fleshy mass, strung within a halo, from which arrows eminate haphazardly.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Mar 21

A goblin =]

Digital illustration of a yellow goblin, wearing dungarees and carrying a fishing bat.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Feb 10

I'm gonna try my best to not only post creatures, but the paradox is that since people expect me to always draw creatures I end up using what time I have to draw creatures! But that said here are some fishermen (but not just men)
#characterdesign

Two by five thumbnail sketches of fictive fishermen. Proportions are stylized, and the sketches explore different options of clothing, gear and builds.

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Ollie (0/1 COMMISSION SLOTS FILLED) @ordheist.bsky.social · Jan 22

hey so this is more of an emergency post than it is a regular commission call out. I am very short of money this month and my finances aren’t gonna balance out until the end of feb. if you can spare it, I would be deeply grateful if you want to commission me or buy my digital zine linktr.ee/ordheist

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Ollie (0/1 COMMISSION SLOTS FILLED) @ordheist.bsky.social · Jan 21

still having a tough time with cash this month, so I’m boosting these card comms! DM me if you’re interested in one

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 14

I guess I literally spaced out on the #portfolioday tag

caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hi #portfolio day!
I'm mostly a world building artist with a focus on creatures, characters and their environments. (I'd really like to de-specialise a bit though, I crave variation)

I'm currently actively looking for work to fill my schedule so please message if interested! Thanks =]

Illustration of a misty landscape of floating blocks and long legged spider-like monsters.

Drawing of a woman holding onto a spear and riding a fantasy creature that's something between a crocodile and a dog

Drawing of a creepy alien creature and a human explorer.

Drawing of a mushroom inspired character, specifically an inkcap mushroom. The character is equipped with bow and arrow.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hi #portfolio day!
I'm mostly a world building artist with a focus on creatures, characters and their environments. (I'd really like to de-specialise a bit though, I crave variation)

I'm currently actively looking for work to fill my schedule so please message if interested! Thanks =]

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 13

Boss and minions, drawing challenge in a discord. Another participant designed a minion, and based on that I designed their boss =] It's one of my recent drawings I've had tho most fun with. Alongside commissions that is; I think it's because they push me out of my comfort zone a bit.

Drawing of a humanoid snake with a parasol being carried by smaller snake people.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 13

Thank you and I do! I just recently got an account here and I have an immense backlog to pick and chose from =] Let's see if I ever catch up!

Illustration of a young minotaur cleric in blue cloak and carrying a staff and spirit jar.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 13

hahaha I avoid doing that! I do worldbuilding as part of my profession. What I realised is that regular people around where I am now don't really understand what worldbuilding is, fundamentally. They seem to think all these years I've just sat down to draw aimlessly kinda...

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 13

that's kinda cool. But would rot rangers in this be the ones who take away, or are they defending the rot and decay process?

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 10

Commissions I completed around the end of November last year. I'm currently trying to fill out my commission slots for the weeks to come, in case there's interest here =]

Digital illustrations of a humanoid alien, slightly moth like. Two legs and two pairs of arms. Bright fuzz frames the face. The smaller drawing shows a side view of him walking.

Digital illustration of a creature that is somewhere halfway between a worm and a crab. It's being summoned from a pool of strange paint inside a ritual circle.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 10

That would be me, I live there! (Kinda)

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 8

I drew something different and I really enjoyed it

Digital drawing of a cozy room with a large triangular window and roof beams. Room is lettered with plants, books and pencils.

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 8

well I mean, that's a 50-50, he might just have been guessing

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Jan 8

I think the third dimension is just a temporary trend anyhow

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 18

#artvsartist24 because if I don't post this right away I won't ever post (as per usual) =]

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 17

Will each guitarist get a guitar or will they have to solve it sibling-style?

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 17

A selkie. I made the sketches in january and then this drawing later in the spring. I wanted to do more fantasy this year (that was my new years resolution) but ended up having a way too eventful year to work on a fantasy portfolio... Or maybe I would have broken that resolution anyhow =]

Digital illustration of a selkie (big figure) and two sketches of her and her seal (smaller figures).

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 17

I like that they specifically have a name for a kind of algae!

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 16

thanks =]

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caconym @crayonym.bsky.social · Dec 16

Worm, a commission. I liked doing the colorful liquid thing =]

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