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Chris DeVere

@dercribben.bsky.social

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I used to build wooden boats in Maine, now I'm publishing books and learning CG art in Finland. Into Dogs, Science Fiction, Book Design, Blender, Hard Surface, Concept, and Environment Art! Unabashedly Anti Fascist! SFWA member. www.deveremarketing.com

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 56m

Ahhh! That's great! Beware of Earworms!! We've got one we still can't shake from this show!! 😂

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 8h

I definitely watched and loved it 🤘😅

Brilliant, weird, hilarious, and touching (in a brilliant, weird, and hilarious way). It makes me happy that Vlad von Sparkles in the Trees found his range instead of disappearing in obscurity. I’ve really enjoyed a number of his films at this point 😃

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 1d

This is a priceless, brilliant opportunity to get one on one mentorship with one of the best concept artists out there these days. 🤘🤩🤘

Jan Urschel @janurschel.bsky.social · 1d

I'm finally ready to launch a one-on-one mentorship. This is a very limited opportunity for people who prefer a customised experience. The whole class will be specially tailored to your needs, your current level and what you are trying to achieve.

www.hendrix-design.com/mentorship/

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 1d

This looks like a fantastic opportunity Jan! It’s probably going to be a bit before I’m ready for something like this, but I’m definitely pencilling it in for after I get my bearings in Blender again and am ready to make the most of a priceless one on one mentorship like this.

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 2d

That get you discounts and credits for official critiques, but you can absolutely go through the entire course for free and even get unofficial critiques from other students and DrawABox community members on their freely accessible discord server and their Subreddit.

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 2d

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Was just telling my friend @emmakpark.bsky.social about this amazing free online drawing course called DrawABox. The lessons are all free, and very comprehensive, and there’s this massive community that comes with it. drawabox.com There are support avenues like a Patreon and affiliate links -

Drawabox | A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing

A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing. We tackle drawing in a logical, analytical fashion inspired by concept artists and industrial designers, focusing on technical ...

drawabox.com

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 4d

-but other than trying to meet up with a DJ friend Pete I know from the states Monday we’re pretty open!

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 4d

I also totally understand if you’re not up for it spoonswise or because internet randos these days 😅

We’re going to walk around Bristol today and maybe hit up that immersive art installation. I want to go do Aerospace Bristol Tuesday and take a zillion reference pics. We leave Wednesday -

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 4d

Alright, sent! My wife and I are in Bristol for an author’s publishing conference (yesterday) and I was reaching out to see if you wanted to meet up for coffee or something (not that I can drink coffee on elvanse 😅). It’s totally short notice so I understand if you’re booked solid.

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 4d

Ahh ok! I’ll do that on Discord!

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 5d

Honestly I’ve enjoyed both myself, but I definitely get to enjoy the art more of dubs since I’m not focused on reading the subtitles.

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 6d

Fun fact, I was born in Omaha and I’ve got family in Lincoln, Fremont, and Columbus. I’ll definitely be running this by my sister, she’s an admin in the student housing in Lincoln.

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 6d

Go big red!

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 6d

Not our Roci, but still a very sexy design!

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 6d

I knew there had to be something in that surprisingly progressive sounding policy that was too good to be true. 😒

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

We can’t wait to see everything you’ve got planned for the day! 🤩

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

Four more shots of the Value Collars, some concept art I did for @teijadevere.bsky.social Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl. These were locked monitoring collars worn by the "Serfs" in the series. High level Deus servant serf and worker serf collar concepts shown.

An angled shot of concept art showing the left side collar filigree, three status lights, the locking mechanism, and release button of the value collars worn by high level serfs in Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series, Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl.

An angled shot of concept art showing the left side of collar, the serf code, three status lights, the locking mechanism, and release button of the value collars worn by low level agricultural serfs in Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series, Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl.

A closeup shot of concept art showing the rear collar filigree, clasp, hinge, and some of the interior of the value collars worn by high level serfs in Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series, Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl.

A closeup shot of concept art showing the lower left collar filigree and the release mechanism of the value collars worn by high level serfs in Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series, Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl.

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

Four more shots from the Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont from CG Boost. This is just the kind of simple refresher I needed to get back into the swing of things!
Onward and upward! 💪😅 #ADHD #Blender #LetsGo

A screenshot of the Blender workspace showing a side view of decals on the "basic bot" camera bot from CG Boosts Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont.

A screenshot of the Blender workspace showing a close up view of the camera on the "basic bot" camera bot from CG Boosts Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont.

A screenshot of the Blender workspace showing an angled rear perspective view of the "basic bot" camera bot from CG Boosts Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont.

A screenshot of the Blender workspace showing an angled front perspective view of the "basic bot" camera bot from CG Boosts Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont.

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

I guess the ADHD meds are working, I've been in full focus on following a tutorial for a few days now and I haven't been able to manage even getting Blender open for a year or two. Here are some pics of the model I'm working on in the tutorial, and the last personal project I made four years ago.

A screenshot of the Blender workspace showing a front orthographic view of the "basic bot" camera bot from CG Boosts Robotic Planet course by Louis du Mont.

A closeup shot of concept art showing the upper collar filigree, three status lights, and the locking mechanism of the value collars worn by high level serfs in Taya DeVere's Machina Deus series, Serf Girl, Fama Girl, and Slum Girl.

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

I need a distro that will run Blender, Affinity, Resolve, and something like Marmoset or Painter. So having to figure out Linux itself, a less user friendly build and how to get it to run some of those things will things down. I don't see myself ever being able to get away from Nvidia GPUs sadly. 😔

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

First time I've heard of Qwant, so thanks for this! Definitely trying to get away from forced AI in my software as well, sadly I'm stuck with Adobe CC for a bit, but I'm working on switching to alternatives. Also trying to switch to Linux but the learning curve means it's going to take a minute. 1/2

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

Where is this video from? I can't find the original video anywhere I've looked. (Here, FB, Twit, YT, IG)

Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

So we're heading to Bristol for the weekend (and a few days next week) to go to this conference! Can't say I'm not also a little bit excited to go take the Hangar 16R tour and generally toot around the Aerospace Bristol (taking many, many reference photos) and numerous other museums as well! 😃

Writers & Artists @writersandartists.bsky.social · 23d

At our 'How to Get Published' conference in Bristol on 4th Oct you'll have the chance to hear from #authors Claire Fuller & Lily Dunn, who will be sharing their advice on #writing & the publication process.

Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/how-get-published-bristol-2025

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Chris DeVere @dercribben.bsky.social · 7d

🎵🎶Grrrrrreat! green! gobs! of greasy griiimy!..🎵.. NVM those were gophers. 😔

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David Revoy @davidrevoy.com · 7d

A Burning Problem

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater

A short comic strip in four panels:

Panel 1. A large, anthropomorphic red dragon, dressed in a suit and tie, lies on the couch in the office of a small, anthropomorphic unicorn therapist. The therapist sits in a chair, listening to the dragon. The décor is cosy and the dragon is making large, angry gestures while the unicorn listens attentively and stoically with his notepad on his lap.
> Dragon: I mean, I don't get it. I'm a billionaire, I own the press... So why doesn't everyone like me?

Panel 2. The unicorn therapist launches into a possible explanation, surprising the dragon.
> Unicorn Therapist: Maybe it's because everything about you is anger, control, deceit, and intimidation?

Panel 3. The dragon looks shocked and angry with the unicorn, who is unfortunately too focused on his notepad to see the dragon's reaction.
> Unicorn Therapist: In our jargon, we call that being a toxic little piece of...

Panel 4. The small unicorn sits alone in his office, which is now burnt and blackened, suggesting it was ravaged by a torrent of flames from the Dragon patient.
> Unicorn Therapist: Note to self: try a softer approach next time. (in small) and buy an extinguisher.

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