Lex Caldwell
@sanguinelapin.bsky.social
27 // They/He // Artist/writer
CG Artist for A Simple Re:Quest on Itch.io
Certified vampire freak and monster maniac 🦇
https://sanguinelapin.carrd.co/
CG Artist for A Simple Re:Quest on Itch.io
Certified vampire freak and monster maniac 🦇
https://sanguinelapin.carrd.co/
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Lex Caldwell
@sanguinelapin.bsky.social
· Nov 13
New pinned! with actually recent art (woa)
Hello! My name is Lex, I make art, writings, and am working on indie game development for visnovs abt queerness, horror, and the deeply woven thread between :) Happy to meet youuu!
#indiegamedev #digitalartist
Hello! My name is Lex, I make art, writings, and am working on indie game development for visnovs abt queerness, horror, and the deeply woven thread between :) Happy to meet youuu!
#indiegamedev #digitalartist
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i finally recovered my password (aka i put in my password and it turns out i was just mistyping it this whole time)
January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
i finally recovered my password (aka i put in my password and it turns out i was just mistyping it this whole time)
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all great games before this moment were made without genAI and I'm not sure why we must bloat industry output infinitely until the whole exercise is so unsustainable that we need to use robots to keep up
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
all great games before this moment were made without genAI and I'm not sure why we must bloat industry output infinitely until the whole exercise is so unsustainable that we need to use robots to keep up
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Now that the holidays are over, we gotta pick back up out fight against censorship online. Make your calls and get mad about all the other shit too!
🇺🇸: use badinternetbills.com to call your representatives THIS WEEK! Use the script on their website. It goes by fast! We can keep killing these internet bills but only if we keep fighting them
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Now that the holidays are over, we gotta pick back up out fight against censorship online. Make your calls and get mad about all the other shit too!
coding is going well. nothing to see here
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
coding is going well. nothing to see here
Sprite artist is secured, Still looking for bg artists + possibly a cg artist :)
Hello! My team is working on a visual novel for #swakjam about a cabin caught in time, and the cheeky ghost sharing it over your getaway. Focus on themes of grief, superstition, and connection.
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
January 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Sprite artist is secured, Still looking for bg artists + possibly a cg artist :)
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In "A Simple Re:Quest," you find yourself taking part in a month-long augmented reality game (ARG) designed for teams of 2 players. Your teammate?
A not-so-mysterious, sometimes-technologically-clumsy linguistics nerd doing their best.
A not-so-mysterious, sometimes-technologically-clumsy linguistics nerd doing their best.
December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In "A Simple Re:Quest," you find yourself taking part in a month-long augmented reality game (ARG) designed for teams of 2 players. Your teammate?
A not-so-mysterious, sometimes-technologically-clumsy linguistics nerd doing their best.
A not-so-mysterious, sometimes-technologically-clumsy linguistics nerd doing their best.
Hello! My team is working on a visual novel for #swakjam about a cabin caught in time, and the cheeky ghost sharing it over your getaway. Focus on themes of grief, superstition, and connection.
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
January 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Hello! My team is working on a visual novel for #swakjam about a cabin caught in time, and the cheeky ghost sharing it over your getaway. Focus on themes of grief, superstition, and connection.
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
LF: artists for CGs (5 indoor+outdoor) BGs (6-8 in cabin, woods ) and Sprites (2 char + 3-4 alts each)
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December 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Casual reminder to never give reviews of artists to paypal, EVEN POSITIVE ONES; theres zero benefit to it and puts both you and them at risk
If you want to say something positive about the artists work then either say it directly to them NOT THROUGH PAYPAL, or recommend them to all your friends
If you want to say something positive about the artists work then either say it directly to them NOT THROUGH PAYPAL, or recommend them to all your friends
Apparently Paypal is now asking those who commissioned artists through invoices for feedback on the experience, Please never type anything, Its a trap. Just putting both yours and their accounts at risk of bans.
December 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Casual reminder to never give reviews of artists to paypal, EVEN POSITIVE ONES; theres zero benefit to it and puts both you and them at risk
If you want to say something positive about the artists work then either say it directly to them NOT THROUGH PAYPAL, or recommend them to all your friends
If you want to say something positive about the artists work then either say it directly to them NOT THROUGH PAYPAL, or recommend them to all your friends
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Low Effort Romance is RELEASED for #WinterVNJam ! #otomegame #visualnovel #josei #datingsim #indiegame
azurextwilight.itch.io/low-effort-r...
Play as Emma and try to score a date for Christmas dinner with your family!
azurextwilight.itch.io/low-effort-r...
Play as Emma and try to score a date for Christmas dinner with your family!
Low Effort Romance by azureXtwilight, OTOJANG Games, skai2blue4u
Girlfailure X Boyfailure Romance
azurextwilight.itch.io
December 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Low Effort Romance is RELEASED for #WinterVNJam ! #otomegame #visualnovel #josei #datingsim #indiegame
azurextwilight.itch.io/low-effort-r...
Play as Emma and try to score a date for Christmas dinner with your family!
azurextwilight.itch.io/low-effort-r...
Play as Emma and try to score a date for Christmas dinner with your family!
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"Merry Christmas everyone!
I, Santa Claus, swear to always protect this holy night!"
#indieotome #amare #otome #mahoushoujosantaclaus #indiegamedev
I, Santa Claus, swear to always protect this holy night!"
#indieotome #amare #otome #mahoushoujosantaclaus #indiegamedev
December 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Merry Christmas everyone!
I, Santa Claus, swear to always protect this holy night!"
#indieotome #amare #otome #mahoushoujosantaclaus #indiegamedev
I, Santa Claus, swear to always protect this holy night!"
#indieotome #amare #otome #mahoushoujosantaclaus #indiegamedev
Welcome back, artists! 🎪🌿🗡
QRP with an old piece that you still like!
probably one of my favorite comms ive ever done tbh (characters belong to @angelrotgames.bsky.social )
QRP with an old piece that you still like!
probably one of my favorite comms ive ever done tbh (characters belong to @angelrotgames.bsky.social )
December 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Welcome back, artists! 🎪🌿🗡
QRP with an old piece that you still like!
probably one of my favorite comms ive ever done tbh (characters belong to @angelrotgames.bsky.social )
QRP with an old piece that you still like!
probably one of my favorite comms ive ever done tbh (characters belong to @angelrotgames.bsky.social )
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Hi! If you're new to Bluesky and enjoy steampunk, visual novels, or are otherwise in the mood for what's basically a 90min theatre piece in videogame form…
Some absurdly skilled humans were kind enough to hop aboard this project with me earlier in the year. It's got a very special spot in my heart.
Some absurdly skilled humans were kind enough to hop aboard this project with me earlier in the year. It's got a very special spot in my heart.
"HIS LAST MACHINATION" is out ✨now✨ on itch.io! It was made in 2 months and is fully voiced thanks to SAG-AFTRA's Game Jam Waiver!
Features:
⟡11k-word steampunk-fantasy narrative
⟡>250 voiced lines of dialogue
⟡3 endings
⟡45-60min runtime
⟡Emotional damage!
jettbarker.itch.io/his-last-machination
Features:
⟡11k-word steampunk-fantasy narrative
⟡>250 voiced lines of dialogue
⟡3 endings
⟡45-60min runtime
⟡Emotional damage!
jettbarker.itch.io/his-last-machination
December 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hi! If you're new to Bluesky and enjoy steampunk, visual novels, or are otherwise in the mood for what's basically a 90min theatre piece in videogame form…
Some absurdly skilled humans were kind enough to hop aboard this project with me earlier in the year. It's got a very special spot in my heart.
Some absurdly skilled humans were kind enough to hop aboard this project with me earlier in the year. It's got a very special spot in my heart.
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This is the kind of news no one wants around the holidays, but sometimes life is like that.
My uncle is in his final days, and I want to help my family in his last moments and say a proper goodbye. Anything helps right now.
ko-fi.com/hikariviny/g...
My uncle is in his final days, and I want to help my family in his last moments and say a proper goodbye. Anything helps right now.
ko-fi.com/hikariviny/g...
Support 🌱🌻Hikariviny🌻🌱 ❤️
Become a supporter of 🌱🌻Hikariviny🌻🌱 today!
ko-fi.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the kind of news no one wants around the holidays, but sometimes life is like that.
My uncle is in his final days, and I want to help my family in his last moments and say a proper goodbye. Anything helps right now.
ko-fi.com/hikariviny/g...
My uncle is in his final days, and I want to help my family in his last moments and say a proper goodbye. Anything helps right now.
ko-fi.com/hikariviny/g...
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Shoutout to commission clients who send crude mockups and stick figure drawings to get across the idea of what they want for their comm. You don't need advanced art skills to communicate concepts.
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Shoutout to commission clients who send crude mockups and stick figure drawings to get across the idea of what they want for their comm. You don't need advanced art skills to communicate concepts.
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Random detail: this nerd's vision isn't monocular, but making his less impaired eye (right) match the one I use for >70% of my seeing was *very* deliberate…purely so that I wouldn't get left-right confused in the script 😅😆
(I only use one eye at a time, but my brain swaps between 'em contextually.)
(I only use one eye at a time, but my brain swaps between 'em contextually.)
![A slightly embarrassed-looking Jayesh (a brown-skinned person with fluffy hair dyed purple wearing a grey shirt, green jacket, and deep purple scarf) from "A Simple Re:Quest" admitting "I restarted it [the game] a half-dozen times trying to get a character option with purple hair."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qkglcjzebuyvuaj5dkdk675w/bafkreiascvpgrve44pgqkrhyiewnhxpvp7zgd76yeazngrpv6tt22jbjru@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Random detail: this nerd's vision isn't monocular, but making his less impaired eye (right) match the one I use for >70% of my seeing was *very* deliberate…purely so that I wouldn't get left-right confused in the script 😅😆
(I only use one eye at a time, but my brain swaps between 'em contextually.)
(I only use one eye at a time, but my brain swaps between 'em contextually.)
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new pinned!
re-opening kofi sketch comms to help tide myself over during the winter period. more info is available at my page ko-fi.com/writheinpain for anyone interested. likes and reposts are always appreciated. #commissions #mutualaid #art
re-opening kofi sketch comms to help tide myself over during the winter period. more info is available at my page ko-fi.com/writheinpain for anyone interested. likes and reposts are always appreciated. #commissions #mutualaid #art
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
new pinned!
re-opening kofi sketch comms to help tide myself over during the winter period. more info is available at my page ko-fi.com/writheinpain for anyone interested. likes and reposts are always appreciated. #commissions #mutualaid #art
re-opening kofi sketch comms to help tide myself over during the winter period. more info is available at my page ko-fi.com/writheinpain for anyone interested. likes and reposts are always appreciated. #commissions #mutualaid #art
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A very Crooked Christmas is here!
🎄4300 words with 2 endings
🎄 Keyboard and screenreader compatible
🎄Fully voice-acted
🎄 A cosy, seasonal one-shot!
seraten04.itch.io/a-very-crook...
#vndev #visualnovel #WinterVNJam #indiedev
🎄4300 words with 2 endings
🎄 Keyboard and screenreader compatible
🎄Fully voice-acted
🎄 A cosy, seasonal one-shot!
seraten04.itch.io/a-very-crook...
#vndev #visualnovel #WinterVNJam #indiedev
A Very Crooked Christmas by seraten04
...Have a Crooked Christmas and an off-kilter new year!
seraten04.itch.io
December 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A very Crooked Christmas is here!
🎄4300 words with 2 endings
🎄 Keyboard and screenreader compatible
🎄Fully voice-acted
🎄 A cosy, seasonal one-shot!
seraten04.itch.io/a-very-crook...
#vndev #visualnovel #WinterVNJam #indiedev
🎄4300 words with 2 endings
🎄 Keyboard and screenreader compatible
🎄Fully voice-acted
🎄 A cosy, seasonal one-shot!
seraten04.itch.io/a-very-crook...
#vndev #visualnovel #WinterVNJam #indiedev
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My notifications are in shambles but I need every trans person ever to know I love you and if you have a story you want to tell but are afraid to because it's not the "ideal typical trans character story" please do it anyway. Please.
You need to tell it, and someone out there needs to hear it.
You need to tell it, and someone out there needs to hear it.
December 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My notifications are in shambles but I need every trans person ever to know I love you and if you have a story you want to tell but are afraid to because it's not the "ideal typical trans character story" please do it anyway. Please.
You need to tell it, and someone out there needs to hear it.
You need to tell it, and someone out there needs to hear it.
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Bun’s Dream is OUT NOW as part of the #WinterVNJam!
Adorable animals! Low-poly graphics! Full voiceover! It has it all!
You can play the game now at taylorsconfused.itch.io/buns-dream!
#indiegame #visualnovel #furry #videogame #lowpoly
Adorable animals! Low-poly graphics! Full voiceover! It has it all!
You can play the game now at taylorsconfused.itch.io/buns-dream!
#indiegame #visualnovel #furry #videogame #lowpoly
December 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Bun’s Dream is OUT NOW as part of the #WinterVNJam!
Adorable animals! Low-poly graphics! Full voiceover! It has it all!
You can play the game now at taylorsconfused.itch.io/buns-dream!
#indiegame #visualnovel #furry #videogame #lowpoly
Adorable animals! Low-poly graphics! Full voiceover! It has it all!
You can play the game now at taylorsconfused.itch.io/buns-dream!
#indiegame #visualnovel #furry #videogame #lowpoly
I don't want to post any spoilers, I'll probably draw some silly character art soon to celebrate, but here are some of my first draft sketches i used to warm up drawing the characters for the cgs!! :) #visnov #visualnovel #winterVNjam #digitalartist
December 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I don't want to post any spoilers, I'll probably draw some silly character art soon to celebrate, but here are some of my first draft sketches i used to warm up drawing the characters for the cgs!! :) #visnov #visualnovel #winterVNjam #digitalartist
So proud of this team + in love with what we made together 🫶
"A Simple Re:Quest" is out now as part of #WinterVNJam! Its narrative peaks on Dec 21st, so today's a great day to play!
I'm so proud of this team and incredibly psyched to have gotten to collaborate with both new + familiar folks! ☺️
jettbarker.itch.io/a-simple-req...
#visualnovel #vndev #indiedev
I'm so proud of this team and incredibly psyched to have gotten to collaborate with both new + familiar folks! ☺️
jettbarker.itch.io/a-simple-req...
#visualnovel #vndev #indiedev
December 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
So proud of this team + in love with what we made together 🫶
One of the cutest and most nostalgic otomes I've played in a long time ❤️ definitely check it out!!!
MAHOU SHOUJO SANTA CLAUS is now out! ☃️
This is a full #indieotome game release!
If you like:
🪄 shoujo magical girl anime
👩🏼❤️💋👨🏾 kissing your bestie
⚡ arch nemesis who electrocutes you sometimes
🌲 cozy christmas dates
Play on Itch! ⬇️
tenshistudios.itch.io/mahou-shoujo...
#indiegamdev #amare #indiedev
This is a full #indieotome game release!
If you like:
🪄 shoujo magical girl anime
👩🏼❤️💋👨🏾 kissing your bestie
⚡ arch nemesis who electrocutes you sometimes
🌲 cozy christmas dates
Play on Itch! ⬇️
tenshistudios.itch.io/mahou-shoujo...
#indiegamdev #amare #indiedev
December 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
One of the cutest and most nostalgic otomes I've played in a long time ❤️ definitely check it out!!!