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@artologica.net

2 new paintings in the shop, both watercolors mounted on board - one inspired by a neuron, one by xylem artologica.etsy.com 🧠🦠🐡🧪

2 square blue watercolors with neuron and xylem images

January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

When I think:
'People have already written about this in a more interesting way; me writing it brings nothing new or of importance, only wasted time and effort.'
I stop and remember that I'm writing my story precisely because it's never been written the way I need it; that's what pushed me to start.

January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Art of my character(s) drawn by feebii.
🧬👾🐈‍⬛
🦂🌸🪷🐦‍🔥
#oc #ocsky

Digital art with simple colours and no shading of 7 simplified characters drawn in chibi form with varied expressions and poses, three at the top and four at the bottom on a dark background with some scattered sparkles. The handle of the artist, feebii, appears on top of each character's body.

January 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Second set of old MS Paint sketches of my character's second youngest facets for comparison.
👾🌸

#sketch #oc #ocart #art

A digital drawing using the binary pencil tool in MS Paint with black lineart and very minimal solid black shading under the neck of each of the two headshots on a blank white background. There are two young characters shown from head to shoulders in the same turning over the right shoulder pose facing left but with different expressions: the one on the left has shorter hair and is looking upwards with a tense and angry expression, gritting teeth. The one on the right has slightly longer hair and a cheeky smile looking forward. Some flowers can be seen on top of both characters' hair.

January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Deerchip사슴칩

@deerchip.bsky.social

OC Edel. An opspring of the god of creation(Also is my oc).

December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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Mary Wyrd (she/her)

@marywyrd.bsky.social

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November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Thank you for the opportunity! I'd really love to meet and discover horror artists or writers, as this is my first try at properly writing something, especially this long.
I don't have anything yet, only scattered drafts and doodles, but I would love to start this journey by (re)introducing some! 🐦‍🔥

A digital drawing of a young character drawn with the binary pencil tool in MS Paint over a black background with a few white lines and particles around the character. The character is surrounded by a distorted white shape, enclosing the body. The irises are purple, a few lines resembling pink blush appear on each cheek and on the bridge of the nose, while the rest of the drawing only has black lines and shading on the neck. The character is facing left, but the head is turning over the shoulder, and the character seems to be crying with the lips slightly parted. A few tears float forward.

January 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Initially, the environment. A fabricated being that belonged nowhere yet should fit everywhere. But it couldn't even comprehend what being alive was.
Then, humans. Whether they saw it as something or someone, it didn't matter, as long as it could be used.
Finally, itself. Forever.
#HorrorWritersChat

Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 15h

Horror is known for having both natural and supernatural antagonists, like the landscape or a ghostly presence.

Q4 #HorrorWritersChat

In your current WIP or latest published horror work, who or what antagonises your protagonist?

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The outro with promo opportunity will be posted in 10 mins.

Question four. Horror is known for having both natural and supernatural antagonists, like the landscape or a ghostly presence. In your current WIP or latest published horror work, who or what antagonises your protagonist? Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro. Background composite image of abandoned interior rooms with a purple filter. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls. Or are they pressing against your screen?

January 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Simple but direct. Descriptive, analytical yet intimate.
Ornamental language would help the reader distance themself from the story. But even the narrator steps out of its role at times and criticises, not just the characters, but also the audience. You're invading its being too.

#HorrorWritersChat

Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 15h

Q3 #HorrorWritersChat

How does your writing style seek to instill fear, disgust, or otherwise unsettle your readers?

[See an example from Cynthia Pelayo in the graphic]

Question three. How does your writing style seek to instill fear, disgust, or otherwise unsettle your readers? “I strive to conjure rich imagery and create narrative intensity with different stylistic “layers” …by incorporating my poetic voice into my prose…I’ll then move into sequences that are written much more straightforwardly, to punctuate the brutality or violence being explored.” - How to Write Horror, Cynthia Pelayo. Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro. Background composite image of abandoned interior rooms with a purple filter. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls. Or are they pressing against your screen?

January 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Ontological incompatibility and invasion.
A being forced into a shape and mind that is fundamentally misaligned with existence no matter how much it mutilates itself.
The catch: reality itself fails to accept and understand itself, for it was never meant to have a consciousness.

#HorrorWritersChat

Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 16h

“Horror comes from a violation of what characters perceive to be reality.” - Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner

Example: a haunted house violates the assumption that we are alone in our homes.

Q2 #HorrorWritersChat
Which perceived realities do you utilise in your horror writing?

Question two. “Horror comes from a violation of what characters perceive to be reality.” - Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner. Which perceived realities do you utilise in your horror writing? Example: a haunted house violates the assumption that we are alone in our homes. Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro. Background composite image of abandoned interior rooms with a purple filter. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls. Or are they pressing against your screen?

January 14, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Hi, I'm Rye and I'm trying to clean up my long drafts and turn them into a multi-book Science-Fiction Horror novel titled Resonance.

Its horror subgenres are:
🌌Cosmic Horror
🧠Psychological Horror
🧬Biological Horror

I love Solaris, The End of Evangelion, and 2001: Space Odyssey.

#HorrorWritersChat

Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 16h

Welcome to #HorrorWritersChat

Q1
Introduce yourself and the horror subgenres you write.

Then, share three works of horror that influenced your latest work OR current WIP.

Question one. Introduce yourself and the horror subgenres you write. Then, share three works of horror that influenced your latest work OR current WIP. Quote post and include the hashtag #HorrorWritersChat - Please like, share, and comment on other posts. No links or covers, save the self promo for the outro. Background composite image of abandoned interior rooms with a purple filter. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls. Or are they pressing against your screen?

January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Lineart, anatomy and proportions.

Alejandra Pinal @alejandrapinal.bsky.social · 1d

Artists, I think we're all too comfortable sharing our imposter syndrome.

I would love to see you step out of your comfort zone and confidently state what you think you're actually really good at.

No self deprecation, just what you think you're the strongest at

Is anyone brave eniough? 👀

January 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM

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Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Art of my character(s) drawn by bananacatlah.
🧬👾🐈‍⬛
🦂🌸🪷🐦‍🔥
#oc #ocsky

January 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM

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Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Old MS Paint sketches of my character's youngest facets for comparison.
🧿🐈‍⬛🧬

#oc #ocart #art #sketch

A digital drawing using the binary pencil tool in MS Paint with black lineart and very minimal solid black shading under the neck of each of the three headshots on a blank white background. There are three young characters shown from head to shoulders in the same slightly tilted pose facing left but with different expressions: the one on the left is looking upwards with a serious expression. The one in the middle has tears coming down the cheeks, the mouth is slightly open, and the eyes are looking forward slightly more open. The one on the right has a blank expression looking forward, some flowers can be seen coming out of the skin.

January 14, 2026 at 3:35 AM

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Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Under the rain redraw from a year ago that somehow ended up as my wallpaper ever since.

#illustration #ocart #oc #art

A fully coloured digital drawing of two characters: an older one on the foreground as a bust looking to the left with a determined expression, and a second younger one in a cartoony style soaked in the background drinking the falling rain. The background is dark with some brush strokes that resemble scattered lights.

January 13, 2026 at 8:53 AM

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Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

I was listening to that one slowed down version of Mozart's Lacrimosa, and I impulsively tried doodling my most expressive petri dish ever in MS Paint with a mouse.
Needless to say, it's so hard to draw and colour like this.

#sketch #ocart #art #oc

A digital drawing drawn with the binary pencil tool in MS Paint of a close-up view on a character's face cutting the top part of the head and the bottom of the chin. The head is slightly tilted towards the right. There are some solid black shadows across the features with a few red and yellow highlights in the eyes, the rest of the drawing is white with black lineart. The character has a calm expression slightly looking downwards and a part of the necklace can be seen along with a mole above it on the right side of the neck.

January 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM

Rye

@rizerugin.bsky.social

Any album that has the entirety of J.S. Bach's Organ Works.

Give It Up Deelishis You Look Like A Man..🧍🏾‍♂️ @blackranga.blacksky.app · 2d

If someone put $1,000,000 on the table and said you had to listen to one album on repeat for 48 hours straight…
what album are you risking your sanity for?

a hand is holding a discman device in front of a table

ALT: a hand is holding a discman device in front of a table

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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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🌓ⒼⓁⓄ🌗 @ FC (Adult Dealers Table #15)

@glopossum.com

Draw what you want! Sounds really basic but solely making art with the expectation of popularity + success will poison the well of your artistic spirit, and you won’t really develop an artistic voice if you’re just trying appease your audience at all times, save for a voice that actually isn’t yours

🦎Galileo 🍉 @galileogb.bsky.social · 4d

ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!

January 12, 2026 at 3:35 AM

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I R A

@roira.bsky.social

Friend was venting a bit about struggling with "moot perception" and I think in 2026 some of you need to regain control and agency of your spaces. Having the "what will my followers think" mindset is self-harming. It's your account, with your rules, and every follower is a guest. Don't forget that.

January 11, 2026 at 7:22 PM