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Ryuutsu 💫
@ryuutsu.bsky.social
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Artist. Storytelling enthusiast. Perpetual ponderer about life, universe and everything. 💫 | She/Her 🌿| No AI | [email protected] | http://ryuutsu.carrd.co
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · Jan 14
Hi #PortfolioDay ! ✨

I'm Nika, an illustrator based in the Netherlands, and I paint stylized fantasy characters that fit into imaginary worlds. I enjoy working with strong color identity, and I love implementing hints of storytelling into my work!

✉️[email protected]
🌿https://www.ryuutsu.com/
An illustration of a messy desk with many messy, crumpled up and torn papers. The illustration zooms in on a golden pendant, which is open and has an image of Stede Bonnet from OFMD. The other side of the pendant interior says "To Edward, S.B." There's also ink, ink stains and a quill, as well as what appears to be an old letter, and an attempt at a response starting with an awkwardly written "Dear Stede".
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 10h
I'm glad I get to be reminded of this, it's hard to remember the good about social media these days sometimes!
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 10h
Many of my best friends today (IRL and online), are people I've met online 😀 It's given a socially anxious teen me the chance to be myself, and be seen. I've had the chance to have my work be seen by some of my heroes. It enabled me to make a living off my passion for several years!
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 12h
Distance shmistance, come teleport!
a young boy in a yellow coat is standing next to a purple car .
ALT: a young boy in a yellow coat is standing next to a purple car .
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 14h
Narney, I say this from the depths of my soul, ever since I met you I've seen your creative mind at constant work and it always has such delicious depth and you vibe 💙 I'm glad you aren't doubting yourself anymore, because whether it's collaborative or not, I have 0 doubts your vibe shines through!
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 14h
You deserve it 💪 I really think a creative mind never really goes away, even if it's dormant for a bit! I have full faith it will always come back in some shape or form!
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 14h
A little snippet of my writing for T'Agwin & Siavola!

Context: Siavola becomes a leader of the tribes but was not trained for it, and T'Agwin who WAS trained for it... does not. Siavola picks her as her Second, which T'Agwin views as an insult. This is the first time they find some common ground.
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 2d
Bonus: a little snippet of writing featuring the two ✒️
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 15h
I'm sooo glad, Narney 💙 I feel that in my bones - sometimes creativity doesn't come in large bursts and stories, sometimes it comes in tiny snippets of ideas, and those too are worth their weight in gold, whether they end up part of a story or not.
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Newt 👁️🦎 @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · 1d
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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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 22h
He was so intriguing to me! Also this is STUNNING, I love how he translates in your style, it fits so well!
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Newt 👁️🦎 @eyeofthenewt.bsky.social · 1d
Bolaire is SO cunty I love him
#CriticalRole #CriticalRoleFanart
digital drawing of Bolaire from critical role campaign 4. He is leaning forward in a theatrical bow, wild curly hair swept back and wearing a long cape and white mask. The illustration is in shades of muted red, and cream with black lineart. He is depicted on a background of an arch with a 4 pointed star at the top and decorative art-nouveau style at the bottom spelling out the name Bolaire Lathalia.
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 1d
Maaaaaar what, that's AMAZING! Love the voice over! 😍
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MarMar @marmaruu.bsky.social · 1d
The animation as promised ^^
[ #hades #oc #animation ]
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 1d
That's so adorable!
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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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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 1d
OH that IS his name! I wasn't sure! Well then, long live King! 💪
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 1d
I don't know this character's name, but they've been my favorite since I bought a print at MCM back in 2023! I've been in love with this piece to bits! :D

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Lio 🌿 Gravehears October 10th @kroovv.bsky.social · Dec 5
King, of the Summer Court 👑
#art
A unicorn character with a crown around his neck, he has white fur with slight brown on his face. He has a large clock on thats inside is embroidered with flowers. Hes standing with his hands up as his face covering it slightly.
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Stephanie Cost @perstephane.bsky.social · 2d
"Oh, Lord, I feel the reveling
I feel a change on the rise."

Tyranny the demon, from Critical Role's new campaign. She's only dimmed a few times this week. 🩷

#criticalrole
A pink demon lady in a big teal ruffle dress. This is what's In now, I don't make the rules.
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 1d
Hang in there, Ida, you can get through this! 💪
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 2d
Bonus: a little snippet of writing featuring the two ✒️
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 2d
Throwback to my oldest daughters, the spawn of my brain - my beloved Siavola & T'Agwin 🌺💙

#art #illustration
Illustrated portrait of a fantasy girl. She has silver hair with blue tips, pink eyes and pink feathers in her hair. Her skin is olive toned, and she has white markings on her cheeks. Her ears are long and pointed and have pink/blue feathers on the top part. Illustrated portrait of an alien looking character. She has light blue skin, a white mohawk with dreads in the back, and two piercings in her forehead dimples. Her ears look like tubes that widen at the end. She's wearing a brown leather tunic with a metal golden collar.
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MarMar @marmaruu.bsky.social · 2d
I made this last year-ish with animation and voice over XD

But for now I’ll share this fake screenshot instead ✨

#art #hades #oc
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 2d
This is fantastic Narney, you nailed the vibe 💙💙
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Narney @narney.bsky.social · 2d
Joining the Hades style wave with Obneus teehee ~

[ #art #oc #hades ]
Fake Hades Screenshot - OC Obneus - In the background an environment from Hades 2, with a character on the left side of the screen. They are standing with a dark polearm resting on their shoulder, as they cast fire on the tip of their tattooed fingers. They have long black hair tied up in ponytail as the bottom of their hair is shaved. They wear a dark shirt and pants with metal accents. A dialogue box presents them as Obneus - The Lighter, and says "... Ah yeah, greetings. Now move on, you have a duty to fulfill. It won't solve itself with words."
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Ryuutsu 💫 @ryuutsu.bsky.social · 2d
YEAHHHHH, I love it!
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Madeleine Fjäll @madeleinefjall.bsky.social · 2d
The Hades style thing seems to be back, so here's my version with Niketas and Ulvar I painted last year ✨

#hades #ocsky
Fake Hades screenshot featuring my book character Niketas. Fake Hades screenshot featuring my book character Ulvar
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