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🌿 Rowan

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Freelance artist | WOTC, Paizo, Hit Point Press, Lone Colossus Games (they/them) Portfolio: https://rowanholloway.cargo.site/ Commissions: https://ko-fi.com/cynotherium/commissions Links: https://cynotherium.carrd.co/

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · Jan 14

It's #PortfolioDay already?

Hey, I'm Rowan, a freelance illustrator working with ttrpgs and fantasy

Portrait of a fey man holding a lily flower towards the viewer. Magic divides him into two forms; one, a golden skinned elf with red hair and rainbow eyes; the other, a rotting corpse.

A portrait of a fallen angel. She has three pairs of arms and wings arranged around her in gentle gestures. Her skin and wings are grey, warmed by a red halo. Long black hair falls over her shoulders, pushed back to show her three eyes.

Terry Pratchett's Death feeding and petting stray cats. A glowing fire place warms the room. His scythe lies in a corner, forgotten.

A portrait of Rykard from Elden Ring. He is in his human form here, with golden eyes and hair. Grey scales line the edge of his beard. A large silver snake is draped around his shoulders, looking towards the viewer.

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R. Riekkinen ✦ @artvaris.bsky.social · 2d

Heal

A black and white drawing of a character with curly horns and long dark hair worn in two loose braids, surrounded by a forest background and a decorative frame. There's a scar running across their mid chest and ribs. The character is gently holding their hands over the scar, with a calm expression on their face, eyes closed.

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Eren Angiolini @erenangiolini.com · 10d

It's my birthday! As a gift, can I ask you to share my art?🙏

I love drawing vibrant fantasy illustrations, especially in the field of TTRPGs. And speaking of TTRPGs, check out the post below for more fantasy goodness ⬇️✨

Illustration of Mollymauk Tealeaf from Critical Role's the Mighty Nein. Molly is sitting and smiling at some shiny moths that are playfully surrounding him. Around him there is an art nouveau inspired arched frame.

Illustration of Caduceus Clasy from Critical Role's the Mighty Nein.
Caduceus is sitting with a serene expression, playing with some golden butterflies surrounding him. Around him there is an art nouveau inspired arched frame.

Illustration of a blue-skinned character with asymmetrical horns, reminiscent of a half moon. The character is casting a pearlescent, bright spell. They're in a room at night, standing on a decorated pedestal on the floor, in front of shelves full of books.

Illustration of a knight and a pegasus, behind them a blue sky with golden sunset clouds.
The knight is wearing shining, ceremonial armour in silver, blue and gold. In one hand he holds his helmet, the other hand is stroking the nose of the pegasus. The knight’s head rests delicately on the horse’s, in a gesture of delicate friendship. The pegasus is raising one of his wings to hug the knight in return of the gesture.

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 11d

SFW crew, this one's for you!

Tell bsky you stand with NSFW creators and let us have creative freedom with a better labeling system, NOT censorship!

Use that feedback form! #bskycensorship

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Evelyne Park @evelynepark.bsky.social · 16d

It's my birthday so, to celebrate, here are some vampires and elves, for which age is irrelevant.

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𝖘𝖕𝖔𝖔𝖐𝖞 𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖆𝖒 🎃 @teradiamart.bsky.social · 24d

Sketches and studies dump

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Sho @doraingrid.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's my birthday! 🍰
May I ask for art shares on this fine day 💜✨

As a bonus, I've been wondering, is there any particular character or theme you'd like to see me draw in the future? If so, let me know!

#art | #hades | #baldursgate3 | #dragonage

a digital illustration of Zagreus and Chaos from Hades (Game). Zagreus is floating above Chaos' outstretched hand in the middle of ruins. He's reaching one hand up towards a boon symbol of Chaos. Chaos' face looms big in the background. The entire picture is accentuated with purple details

Tarot card illustration of Zethino, a dryad from Baldur's Gate 3, representing the Ace of Cups card. Zethino is standing in a lake, holding a cup with 5 streams of water falling out of it, she's facing forward, eyes closed, reminiscing, she's surrounded by water lillies, a tree behind to the left and a waterfall behind her. A stylized white dove is directly above the chalice. The atmosphere is calm, serene, introspective. Zethino has red hair nicely parted in the middle, a big headpiece with leaves and antlers, pale green skin with glowing vines and her outfit is a dress made out of leaves and vines.

A study of J. C. Leyendecker's "Man and Woman Dancing" featuring Chiara and Lucanis. Chiara has her back turned to us, her expression is sultry, a small smirk escaping her lips. She's wearing a light blue silky dress with sheer sleeves falling over her shoulders, pearl necklace and silver bracelets and (engagement??) ring. Her hair is blue, held in an updo. Lucanis is wearing a traditional black tuxedo that is fully blended with the black background, one hand on the small of her back, the other in front. They are dancing.

Portrait of Nyx from Hades (Supergiant Games) Portrait of a regal looking pale woman, her waist-length hair is elaborately fashioned with a braid on either side and a high bun held up in part by a golden crown. Her hair also flares to either side in the shape of a pair of bird-like wings, and the stars of the night sky can be seen on the undersides of these "wings." She is wearing robes with crescent moon shaped pauldrons. Her chest, forehead and earrings are decorated with tear shaped gemstones. There's 3 skill shapes on her chest, the middle one is holding the mentioned tear shaped gem. Her eyes are closed, her expression calm. The illustration is in black and white with purple and gold accents.

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scherville @scherville.com · Sep 1

It’s my birthday! 🎉 May I be so bold as to ask to share my art?

Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖

A selection of nine portraits - mostly commissioned by various clients as well as two personal pieces. They’re all done digitally in painterly style with visible brushstrokes and deep colours. There are vampires, vieras, elves, lizards, dragons and other humanoid but ethereal creatures.

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Replica004 | Sara Zeno Camponeschi @replica004.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's my Birthday today!💫🎉 Can I ask for a customary share of my art?

✨ Big Announcement: I thought about it very hard, and finally decided to open a crowdfunding to help me out with my Top Surgery. Keep an eye out for later this year, I'd be very grateful for all the help I can get 🥹 Love you all 💙

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Toby Fox @tobyfoxart.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s my birthday today! 🎈
I’d be delighted if people shared this around to help me celebrate turning 29 🎂

Also, hello to any art directors, my folio and contact info is in the replies 😉

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shaun @shaunvids.bsky.social · Aug 25

the last two news stories i saw, one after another, were israel bombing nasser hospital in gaza and then this one. genuinely ashamed of the UK right now

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Aug 25

BREAKING: Award-winning Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested after wearing a T-shirt reading 'Genocide in Palestine, time to take action'

Police arrested the I, Daniel Blake writer in Edinburgh this morning

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Denman Rooke @denmanrooke.com · Aug 25

Hey 2D artists! JOB ALERT! 📣 Especially those who do cozy cartoony or pixel art.

I have some game dev friends here in Galway from Psychic Software (Just released Necromancer's Tale) that are looking for an artist to team up for their next game.

Send your portfolio over to [email protected]

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Geo @georevilo.bsky.social · Aug 24

I can't believe he basically got people to Pokemon Go To The Polls.

Elisa G. Schneider @elisagschneider.bsky.social · Aug 24

The crowd at Stop One of the Mamdani scavenger hunt!

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Grace @eriopsis.bsky.social · Aug 24

This is a small piece I did for the chronopath talent in Draw Steel. I had a hard time with the colors at first but it all came together at the end.

#mcdm #drawsteel

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · Aug 23

Almost all my references are flagged as sexual/nude/suggestive.

Andy ✨️🍬🍭 HADES 2 SPOILERS HERE!!!!!!! @thefuckistevvs.bsky.social · Aug 23

"Well i dont care for porn so porn bans dont affect me" i dont know how to tell you this but they consider two women holding hands pornography

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Count Avi Henriques 🩸 @legalizegoblins.bsky.social · Aug 20

When Paizo unionized, I got a raise amounting to thousands of dollars. I also get a higher cost of living salary increase every year in addition to my seniority salary increase. I have incredible job security. I have advocates if I have grievances. Unionizing is hard and scary but so worth it.

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The Ken in Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hello again, tabletop RPG designers! The second Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant is now taking applications!

I'm looking to award up to 10 grants at $200 apiece.

Applications open until the end of the month. Apply here: bannerless.games/grants

Graphic that reads:

Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant
10 grants at $200 apiece
Applications open until August 31
bannerless.games/grants

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Yitanran @yitanran.bsky.social · Aug 20

Completed a satisfactory furry portrait commission. It's been a long time since I last drew a furry character.

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · Aug 20

Aaa, I did, thank you!!

🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · Aug 19

My artist's copy arrived!

A copy of Starfinder Player Core 2e open to the pahtra page. A little black cat peeks around the book.

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Newt 👁️🦎 @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · Aug 18

A lovely little scene I had the pleasure to paint for Delian Tomb in Draw Steel.
Thank you MCDM for having me for the first time!

AD: Lars Bakke
#drawsteel #deliantomb #MCDM

A digital painting of a sunlit scene in the woods. There is a crumbling fort/castle built from what seems to be sandstone in the middle of a forest clearing. the sun is shining and iluminating the area while leaving the foreground in shadow. The structure is overgrown with foliage and there are 4 goblins scattered around the illustration. One goblin is in the tower, blowing a trumpet, two are standing guard in the background and one is walking with a shield and a spear and a shit-eating grin in the foreground. The foreground has wooden spike barriers strewn about and the trees and stones have moss growing on them. there is a bar with copyright information on the bottom that says: MCDM, ©2025 MCDM Productions LLC - "Castle Andreas" Delian Tomb, Draw Steel - Charlie "Newt" Borovský @EyeOfTheNewt

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · Aug 16

That's right!

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ToiVarg @toivarg.bsky.social · Mar 30

🍂🗡️

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Jade Jᴜᴅᴇ Sarson @teahermitcomics.bsky.social · Aug 13

Last few days to chuck me your portfolios for this! You have til Sunday!

Jade Jᴜᴅᴇ Sarson @teahermitcomics.bsky.social · Aug 1

Friends, I might be involved with a new paid project that's lookin for queer POC who make comics. If you are interested in adapting stories about sexual health in the UK during the 50s, drop me a reply here or email teahermit at hotmail dot co dot uk and I will forward your links!!

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🌿 Rowan @cynotherium.bsky.social · Aug 11

Happy birthday Shade!

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Shade of Stars @shade-of-stars.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today is my birthday! I turned 39, it's... a lot 😁
As always, the best gift would be sharing my art.

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