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Matt 🏳️‍🌈
@mspencerdraws.bsky.social
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He/Him || 33 || Trans & Queer || Freelance Illustrator, Open for Work http://www.mspencerillustration.com/ [email protected] Courtly Beasts Tarot wips at: https://www.patreon.com/mspencerdraws linktr.ee/mspencerdraws
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · Sep 3
Heya!
I'm Matt, a queer illustrator from Michigan.
I am always looking for new freelance projects!

I love:
-Books! (interiors, covers, promo)
-Tarot/Tarot-inspired work!
-TTRPGs (items, maps, etc.)!

🍂 www.mspencerdraws.com
🏹 [email protected]

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(TTRPG & Interior B/W work ⬇️)
A watercolor illustration in oranges and greys. A serpent weaves through bare branches of a tree. Centered, within a frame of antlers, a black and white portrait of a bearded man with leather armor on one shoulder and a quiver on his back. Promo Illustration for Neon Hemlock's 2024 Novella lineup. An illustration of a skull and scattered oracle cards on a table. A snake slithers over them. The cover for WE'RE HERE 2024. An illustration (in watercolor) of an earth-toned wild hunt tapestry with muted rainbow-y accents being looked at by a trio of rad queer people in a museum-esque framing An autumn themed watercolor painting in oranges and blue-violets. A deer plays a hurdy gurdy in the central panel. Borders to the sides show a harvest wreath, candles, pumpkins, and apples. The panel above the deer shows an orange full moon. The panel below shows a gathering/celebration around a giant bonfire.
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Newt 👁️🦎 @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · 19h
help there is so many of them
#criticalrole #criticalrolefanart
digital drawing of 8 characters from Critical Role Campaign 4. the background is dark and they are in shades of muted green/orange/yellow. Characters left to right: Bolaire, Occtis, Wicander, Azune, Tyrrany, Kattigan, Julien, Teor. same drawign but now monochrome on cream coloured background. the lineart is stylised, expressive and messy and the brush used is thin, scratchy and with one set line thickness.
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Christopher Caldwell @seraph76.bsky.social · 8h
Hi, do you like gay whalers? Gay bank robbers? Muscular lesbian artisans? With a side of magic and weirdness? All of this and more is in Call and Response, my collection of short stories out from Neon Hemlock next week! Available to pre-order from the publisher: www.neonhemlock.com/books/call-a...
Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (pre-order) — neon hemlock
A collection of short stories. Publication date: October 14th, 2025. An 8” x 5” paperback. 188 pages. This is a pre-order—any other books ordered with it will ship when the pre-order is ready to ship....
www.neonhemlock.com
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 19h
One of my housemates recently picked up a Halloween costume for my dear baby boy (Valentine) and then our Border Collie (Lady Jaina) asked to try the hat on.
A black Chinese Crested Dog in a fancy little pinstriped jacket and a top hat. He looks slightly perturbed at the turn of events. A blurry photo of a blue merle Border Collie with a little top hat on. She is making the smallest blep and looks pretty pleased with herself.
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 1d
Lil WIP of this month's piece for @everydayoriginal.bsky.social
A photo of the artist's desk with a watercolor painting-in-progress. It features an anthropomorphic skunk holding up a glowing vial.
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𝔾𝕆ℝ𝔸ℕ @gorangligovic.bsky.social · 2d
Something from the ol' comfort zone for the beginning of autumn
A horned jousting helmet with some autumn leaves in the background and sun icons on three sides.
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Rhigu (comms open!) @rhigu.bsky.social · 3d
Alexandru for AsmoGrimae.bsky.social

Thank you so much again!!❤️
A man sits in the dark with a large black sword and a fanged deer skeleton. There is a steppe fire in the background.
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 3d
Quote with your pink art 🩷
The cover art for Neon Hemlock's "Shatter the Sun: Queer Tales of Untold Adventure", an upcoming sword and sorcery anthology. A watercolor illustration in hot pinkish reds and icy blues. A powerfully built, tan and hairy trans man stands elevated on a rocky hill. He wields an almost crystalline looking black sword in two hands, looking down at his attackers, who all wield various weapons, and have blue glowing eyes. Behind him, a hot blue sun is cracking with pink light bursting from it.
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Every Day Original Gallery @everydayoriginal.bsky.social · 3d
FROM OUR ARCHIVES:  Awakening by Iryna Khymych ( IG:@irynakhymychart ) - Awakening, oil on paper. In this little painting I wanted to ...

Available now! Join our mailing list to get new art every day. (Link in the profile) https://f.mtr.cool/ujfarpydyr
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 3d
I think I've gotta do a studio sale or something after IX. I have accumulated Too Much Art.
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Joanna Barnum @joannabarnum.com · 4d
“Electric Owl,” the companion to yesterday’s bat! You can get em as a pair of prints during October.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop/bat-owl...
Watercolor of an owl on a dark background with a big bright yellow moon, painted in orange, green, and yellow.
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 20d
For anyone who happens to be near (or capable of *getting* to) Reading, PA in late October....I will be sharing my work at the @ixarts.bsky.social Evening Showcase!!

Please come out to see frankly some of the best fantasy work out there. It's always such a great atmosphere, and super inspiring.
Information about IX Art Show (October 22-26 in Reading, PA) laid over part of the artist's We're Here 2024 cover. Featuring a procession of queer fae in the style of a tapestry.
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 6d
A selection of #criticalrolefanart I've done over the years...(Mighty Nein and EXU:Calamity here)

...SINCE IT'S THURSDAY and Campaign 4 is officially starting TONIGHT!🎉
A painting in gouache of Fjord Stone of the Mighty Nein (Critical Role Campaign 2). He appears lost in contemplation, clutching the hilt of his sword. Beyond him kelp flows and water roils. A painting in watercolor of Mollymauk Tealeaf from the Mighty Nein (Critical Role Campaign 2). A glaive blade, half silhouetted in white, pierces his chest. His peacock tattoo is on full display and behind him, a circle of moons and scales. Eight circular watercolor paintings of the members of The Mighty Nein. A sketchbook spread, digitally colored, featuring Zerxus Ilerez, First Knight of Avalir, from EXU: Calamity. On the left, he flies high above the city on his celestial griffon. On the right, he stands amid smoke, with horns sprouting from his head, and the Mace of the Black Crown in his hand.
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Wocco @wocco.bsky.social · 4d
WINGS #Tolktober2025 Day 4. I love Tolktober. @rogueprintco.bsky.social
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Jonah Walker @ MCM London N-19 @galacticjonah.bsky.social · 5d
"I can still hear the falcon's cry. Do you?"

What a way to bring everyone together!! And boy does it feel kinda nostalgic to get lost in some fanart for a brand new episode...
#CriticalRoleSpoilers #CriticalRole #CriticalRoleFanart
Digital illustration by galacticjonah. The illustration shows Thjazi Fang on his death bed, covered in tributes by friends and family. Thjazi is an orc man with a greying beard and hair, dressed in a wine red shirt, lying in peaceful rest. Below the blankets covering him change into a banner that is catching flame. The banner shows a white falcon.
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Babe&Oak @babeandoak.bsky.social · 6d
Sphinx Moths & Hemlock sketches🦋

Part of the washi tape & brand pattern I designed for the small press publisher Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social
Crop close up of digital sketches in grey pencil. Part of the design of the brand pattern Washi tape I designed for Neon Hemlock. In the top left is my Babe&Oak arch logo stamp. In the bottom right are various leaves and branch outlines of hemlock plants and flowers. In the left and centre are two kinds of moths. The bottom is a closed winged white spotted moth and above it is a sphinx moth in open wing position. Done on procreate
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 6d
omg dude these are SO GOOD
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 6d
A selection of #criticalrolefanart I've done over the years...(Mighty Nein and EXU:Calamity here)

...SINCE IT'S THURSDAY and Campaign 4 is officially starting TONIGHT!🎉
A painting in gouache of Fjord Stone of the Mighty Nein (Critical Role Campaign 2). He appears lost in contemplation, clutching the hilt of his sword. Beyond him kelp flows and water roils. A painting in watercolor of Mollymauk Tealeaf from the Mighty Nein (Critical Role Campaign 2). A glaive blade, half silhouetted in white, pierces his chest. His peacock tattoo is on full display and behind him, a circle of moons and scales. Eight circular watercolor paintings of the members of The Mighty Nein. A sketchbook spread, digitally colored, featuring Zerxus Ilerez, First Knight of Avalir, from EXU: Calamity. On the left, he flies high above the city on his celestial griffon. On the right, he stands amid smoke, with horns sprouting from his head, and the Mace of the Black Crown in his hand.
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 6d
Thanks so much Suzanne!! =D
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eshpur @eshpur.bsky.social · 6d
Today is my birthday! ✨️
The best gift for me is support for my creativity, so I’d be grateful for retweets today! 👁🖤
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 6d
I did it I ordered stickers🎉.

They'll debut at the IX Evening Showcase (Reading, PA; 10/24-10/25) and then I'll get leftovers up in my store ( mspencerdraws.storenvy.com )🖤

My store which I rarely ever link anywhere cuz I'm just that good at self promo. ;D
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 7d
Working on some stuff to turn into stickers maybe?
A photo of the artist's desk with a few potential sticker designs in the process of being painted. There are two different progress-pride inspired banners, and a few different designs of hands holding brushes/pens.
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Rachel Quinlan @rachelquinlan.bsky.social · 7d
The finished Dead Marshes piece! Just in time for my next event.

#tolkien #lotr #watercolor #traditionalart
Watercolor painting of the dead marshes
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 7d
Thank you!!
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 7d
Ahhh! Thank you so much! <3
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Matt 🏳️‍🌈 @mspencerdraws.bsky.social · 7d
Working on some stuff to turn into stickers maybe?
A photo of the artist's desk with a few potential sticker designs in the process of being painted. There are two different progress-pride inspired banners, and a few different designs of hands holding brushes/pens.
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New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social · 8d
⚔️THE BARBARIAN AT DREAM'S END🪐
By @stevewestenra.bsky.social, cover @mspencerdraws.bsky.social, interior art @partyinthefront.bsky.social

Steve brings a thoughtful approach to blending the fantastic and the familiar, the nostalgic and the new!

👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

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The cover of THE BARBARIAN AT DREAM'S END by Steve Hugh Westenra, art by Matthew Spencer. It displays the cast of a Sword & Planet story centered on the titular barbarian.
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