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@alchemistsstudio.bsky.social

There's certainly been lots of uncertainty in the world lately and I know that does not make art a priority, but I'm still here making things.

These are a few of my one-of-a-kind raku vessels currently available and if you could help me find them a home with a like or share, I'd be grateful 🙏

April 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM

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gryme

@gryme.bsky.social

hey #PortfolioDay

i'm dami and i do illustrations. i've worked on ttrpgs, games and album covers! looking forward to making weirder shit this year.
hit me up if u think my work would fit with your projects!

linktr.ee/oddesque

January 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM

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Victoria Maderna

@victoriamaderna.com

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France & I'm looking for new projects!

✉️ [email protected]
💻 victoriamaderna.com

Open for animal painting commissions too:
victoriamaderna.com/animal-paint...

Prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/vmad...

#illustration #kidlitart

Painting of a boar in a sweater with a mushroom basket, holding and smelling a mushroom.

Painting in gouache and watercolor by Victoria Maderna of Studio Ghibli's Kiki, flying on her broom with Jiji.

Painting in gouache. A little witch holding an armadillo and a staff made of cardón wood. Her look and attire are inspired by the Colla people and their culture, and she stands in a landscape with features of the Puna region of South America.

Digital painting by Victoria Maderna. Frog in a tutu with wings and a sparkling wand in a pond with waterlilies in the moonlight.

January 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM

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blibloop 🌻Wishlist Milki Delivery! 🐮🚲

@blibloop.bsky.social

Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Doriane and I make games & doodles 🌻

January 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM

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Ethan M. Aldridge

@ethanmaldridge.bsky.social

Hi #portfolioday ! I'm an author, illustrator and cartoonist. I'm always interested in drawing stuff for books, and I have a serialized gothic horror webcomic, titled Sable: A Ghost Story, which you can read now! Sablecomic.com

The cover for my comic Sable: A Ghost Story. Teddy, an anthropomorphic stoat, stands with a flashlight in the dark, while a skeletal wraith looms out of the shadows behind him

A page from Sable, showing Teddy arriving at his estranged uncle's mansion

A page from Sable, showing the inside of the house

A page from Sable, showing Teddy facing off against Graham, an old wolf with one eye scarred shut. Graham is saying "He's gone, and I don't think he'll be back"

January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Kim Stramat (Open for Character Commissions)

@kimstramat.bsky.social

Hey #PortfolioDay!

Looking for gig for mid-Feb and beyond~ I draw great mages if thats your thing or just some pretty fantasy illustrations~! #illustration #fantasy #characterdesign #ttrpgart

kstramat.com
[email protected]
www.patreon.com/c/kstramat

A lineup of drawings of three elaborated outfitted mages

An illustration of a mage hovering above a rocky desert outcrop as magic swirls around them

A tiefling encounters a large spider in their lair and are surrounded by spider eggs.

January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM

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Aurumek (Simon Hintermann)

@aurumek.bsky.social

I'm Simon, and I am homesick for a world that never existed.
#PortfolioDay

January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM

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Chris Lewis Lee - available for work

@chrislewislee.com

Hey #PortfolioDay.

I'm an illustrator and 2D game artist based in the UK. I'm looking for new opportunities, primarily in video games and board games, but I'm very open to other projects too.

January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Amber Blade Jones

@eyecager.bsky.social

Videogame concept artist that primarily works in 2D animation these days. #portfolioday

January 14, 2026 at 3:49 AM

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Drew Shields (commissions open)

@gnarlyghost.bsky.social

Heard it’s #portfolioday I’m Drew, I do genrefiction cartooning for ttrpg’s and literary clients. I’m open to freelance of all sorts, hit me up!

January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM

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Loren Hontanilla 🎏

@solelle.bsky.social

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Loren, freelance illustrator and concept artist from Spain passionate about fantasy open for work. I love working on TTRPGs ☀️

📧 [email protected]
🎨 www.artstation.com/solelle
🔗 solelleart.carrd.co
📨 solellecommissions.carrd.co

A merfolk swimming undersea with his beast companion, a mix of a crocodile, dinosaur and lobster mount!

A picture depicting the official art of three characters from Campaign 4 of Critical Role, Murray (a wizard dwarf), Teor Prideshire (a humanoid lion paladin) and Tyranny (a pink warlock devil). I made those yay!! :)

A crop of an illustration that originally depicts a tarot card showing three figures, the past present and future of Cinder, @astrelilies Pathfinder character. This piece is a commission depicting the Justice card.

A crop of an illustration originally depicting Seraphina Surana as the Death Tarot card. She's a white haired elf riding a horse, Dragon Age commission piece for @kyupidete on Twitter.

January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM

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Jimmy Makepeace

@jimmymakepeace.bsky.social

Hello #portfolioday

My name is Jimmy Makepeace and I'm an illustrator who likes fantasy and pulp!

I am available for freelance work this year, email in bio!

A barbarian stands surrounded by skeletons in an ancient throne room, lit in red.

A knight with glowing eyes in 15th century armour and a pretty red cape.

A knight on horseback with a lance and a sheild, covered in sun motifs, surrounded by a floral border

A dragon swoops over a blasted landscape, on it's back an archer takes aim.

January 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM

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Sgam

@sgampagani.bsky.social

Hey #PortfolioDay, I’m Sgam, an environment pixel artist.

January 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM

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Ollie

@olliemnjones.bsky.social

Hello #PortfolioDay

If you think my work would suit your book, game, poster or any other kind of project, please feel free to get in touch by DM or you can email me at [email protected]

Cheers!

January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM

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Deb JJ Lee

@jdebbiel.bsky.social

Hi I'm Joey/Deb! New 2026 pinned post time :)

🌱 debleeart.com
🐳 instagram.com/jdebbiel
#portfolioday

January 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM

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Jon Juarez

@harriorrihar.bsky.social

#portfolioday, I'm trying my luck again with my very old illustrations ⚡️⚡️⚡️

January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM

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Kim Hu

@kim-hu.com

Hi #PortfolioDay - I am Kim Hu 👋
Freelance Illustrator & Concept Artist

In case you have been following me for a while and always wanted to work with me, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

I am filling my books for 2026 ✌️💫

Portfolio: kim-hu.com
✉️ [email protected]

Illustration of the KILLTOPIA Nano Jams cover

Illustration of an icy wasteland, for Age Of Arrhenius TTRPG

illustration of a catacomb saint standing on a pile of skulls

Tasky grabbing the wallet of some rotten corpse while Ant is retching in the background
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#kimgakaku

January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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zaebucca

@zaebucca.itch.io

#PortfolioDay - and a little pitch, may I?
I am Alessandro, an italian artist with 15+ years experience in pixels, a penchant for tilesets, top-down view, monsters and adventures!

I left my main occupation in movie art dept (set design) in late 2023 to pursue full-time #pixelart.
Ch-ch-ch-changes!

A topdown pixel art remake of Ruin Valley, from Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. Many ancient structures can be seen emerging from the steep cliffsides and lush tropical vegetation: temples, tall palaces and mysterious pathways and towers. A moltitude of pokemon and trainers can be seen around. To the east, the ocean with tall waves and a jagged coastline. Water and fossil pokemon live there. At the center of the valley, the legendary pokemon trainer Red is entering the Dotted Hole ruins. Peculiar rock formation resembling regi pokemon are scattered throughout the environment.

A collection of tiny pixel art pokemon scenes, featuring:
1. Chinchou swimming under the waves
2. Lanturn jumping above the waves at night
3. Corsola on the seafloor
4. Horsea in a cave underwater
5. Seadra in a kelp forest
6. Kingdra among whirlpools
7. Swinub at home, sleeping on a carpet
8. Piloswin taking a bath in hot springs
9. Mamoswine traversing a snowstorm
10. Cleffa hovering in space
11. Three Clefairy dancing at Mt. Moon Crater
12. Clefable in the middle of a pond, looking at the stars
13. Porygon in a strange labyrinth
14. Porygon2 running on a mobius strip
15. Porygon-Z floating in an old screensaver
16. Bonsly sitting on the porch as the rain starts to fall
17. Sudowood taking shelter from heavy rain in a mountain cave
18. Mew looking at the viewer through fish-eye lens
19. Sunkern floating in a summer meadow
20. Sunflora basking in the sunlight over a sunflower field
21. Celebi flying through Ilex Forest

An animated top down pixel art diorama of a Haunted Mansion main hall. The gothic architecture is the perfect playground for the many ghost pokemon inhabiting the abandoned house. Right in the middle of the foyer, a megaevolved Chandelure welcomes unfortunate visitors with its blue flames flickering gently as the moonlight seeps through a hole in the roof, lighting the ruined pavement in a cold light. A solitary mimikyu joins the foyer, dragging its disguise across the western wing passage. A duskull levitates below the balcony, disappearing through rich, old and dusty drapes. The East Wing corridor is blocked by Gourgeis and Pumpkaboo, with their dim, warm lanterns mimicking the many candles and chandeliers scattered around the mansion. Could they be the very ones lighting them up?
The monumental staircase leads to the first floor, were the balcony oversees the whole entrance room, forming a U-shape. To the left, leading to the western wing first floor, a Lampent shines atop an archway. To the East, a Dusclops waits in the shadows. At the very center of the balcony, Gengar is doing all kinds of silly faces, laughing at the viewer, right before disappearing. A litwick has found its nest in a small alcove by the two-story wooden doorway arch. Onboth sides of the doorway, many paintings with rich frames are hung. To the left, a Mismagius is showcasing its psychic powers to Misdreavus by taking control of a huge painting of Agatha, the famous elite 4. The shaking painting's eyes shine briefly in an ominous light. On the second story of the archway a Dusknoir briefly appears. An Ariados can be seen coming down its web through the gothic archs. Under the dark roof atop the whole scene, Haunter and Gastly are playing hide and seek. A huge hole in the roof lets the moonlight rays enter the Hall. Through the very same opening, zubats and a drifloon can be seen flying.

A top down pixel art of the Going Merry Ship from One Piece, sailing calmly through the waves. The Strawhat jolly roger waves gently at the very top of the mainmast. A Palestine flag waves atop the rear mast, where a red, white and green sail is also found right below. Many green, red, white and black triangular flags are tied to the ropes all around.
The crew can be spotted all around: Sanji is looking at a watermelon crate, possibly thinking of new recipes. Tony Tony Chopper is strolling happily down the staircase in the deck. Zoro is taking a nap at the bottom of the main mast. Nico Robin is relaxed, leaning on the main central deck railing and watching the waves, with a book by her side. Nami is looking towards the horizon from the bow deck where Usopp can be found as well, busy with ship's reparations. Luffy is sitting atop the sheep figurehead, with his arms stretched, hugging the giant watermelon he is enthusiastically eating.

January 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM

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Maren 🌱💀

@vespervines.bsky.social

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I'm Maren, a freelance illustrator from Spain who likes tasty colors and fantasy themes 💀🌱

✉️ [email protected]
🎨 vespervines.com

January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM

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mint

@mintaii.bsky.social

hi #PortfolioDay im mint!! i love working with fantasy and gothic horror themes

💌 [email protected]
🌿 mintaii.carrd.co

a lone knight swathed in green armour stands in the dark, knee deep in water, holding an axe. from where she holds it, the metal of her weapon is slowly transforming into sprouting leaves and vines. behind her are several weapons that have long since turned into twisting branches that blend in with the surrounding flora. roots that resemble clawed hands cling to the handles of these weapons.

a gothic horror au interpretation of jayce and viktor from arcane. a dishevelled jayce stands, holding a bloodstained silver hammer, looking up with watery eyes. there's blood staining his face and splattered on his clothes and armour, with scratches marring his leather coat. his left hand is balled into a fist, rot and blood coating his skin. in the background is a semi-eroded, semi-hollowed out, golden statue of a younger him, illuminated from behind by golden fire. golden claws reach out to this statue. framing this, is a structure made up of pale brick and rotting arches. within the arches flanking jayce on either side, are broken stained glass images of him as piltover's man of progress.

for viktor's illustration: viktor stands, looming, holding a staff which carries an eerie, pale flame in its clawed crown. his mask is partially broken, exposing only his human right eye. he holds a clawed hand up to his chest, where red flesh in the vague shape of a heart is exposed, with five puncture marks in it. behind him is a broken, stone statue of his younger self– his face has sliced off the statue and is slipping down. framing him is a stone structure comprised of three main archways, with vein-like ornamentation and clawed hands reaching out to viktor in reverance. within the thicker pillars of this structure, are small arched frames, depicting viktor's transformation through magic.

Marcille is sewing a large patchwork quilt of Falin, with her thread being depicted as a long, thin, bloody sinew. Varying shades of red are used in the quilt, with some patches portrayed as parts of the Red Dragon. Falin's skeleton is used as the main component of the quilt's pattern work; her face split into two patchwork pieces at either side of her skull as Marcille slowly sews it back together. Beneath her ribs, is a large centre piece depicting a heart, with a silhouette of Falin lying on top of it. Tiny figures of Laois and Falin as a child stand on the quilt, looking at each other.

January 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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Lauren Walsh 🔜 ECCC

@laurenwalshart.bsky.social

Hi #portfolioday I’m a fantasy and ttrpg artist! I’ll be open for client work and commissions in March! For private commissions feel free to email me and I can get you on my waitlist! More art in the thread!