zg
@sauropodz.bsky.social
character designer. kids lit. doodler. scribbler.
my portfolio: https://zngarland.wordpress.com/
Buy my Book:
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my portfolio: https://zngarland.wordpress.com/
Buy my Book:
https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=SfayPsQt2wHdufTf2JWN63trw9N7XNrGtAnnMfsJZoF#
Amazon:
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zg
@sauropodz.bsky.social
· Jun 11
Z N Garland Portfolio
Character Artist
zngarland.wordpress.com
zngarland.wordpress.com
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
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I'm giving away a free month of membership [digital tier] to the first 5 who signup for my game dev mail club with the link in the:🧵
In this month's letter you will enjoy:
How to give good feedback
What to do with feedback
What to do when you have feedback at odds
#gamedev #indiedev #snailmailclub
In this month's letter you will enjoy:
How to give good feedback
What to do with feedback
What to do when you have feedback at odds
#gamedev #indiedev #snailmailclub
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I'm giving away a free month of membership [digital tier] to the first 5 who signup for my game dev mail club with the link in the:🧵
In this month's letter you will enjoy:
How to give good feedback
What to do with feedback
What to do when you have feedback at odds
#gamedev #indiedev #snailmailclub
In this month's letter you will enjoy:
How to give good feedback
What to do with feedback
What to do when you have feedback at odds
#gamedev #indiedev #snailmailclub
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We have renamed our "newsletter" to "Snail Mail Club" for clarity. This month's Snail Mail is all about feedback. How to give it, and how to take it.
You are not going to want to miss this one. Be sure you are signed up now, so you can be among the first to read it:
www.patreon.com/posts/145540...
You are not going to want to miss this one. Be sure you are signed up now, so you can be among the first to read it:
www.patreon.com/posts/145540...
Its official “Snail Mail Club” is the new name for the newsletter tier... | howdy riceball
Get more from howdy riceball on Patreon
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December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We have renamed our "newsletter" to "Snail Mail Club" for clarity. This month's Snail Mail is all about feedback. How to give it, and how to take it.
You are not going to want to miss this one. Be sure you are signed up now, so you can be among the first to read it:
www.patreon.com/posts/145540...
You are not going to want to miss this one. Be sure you are signed up now, so you can be among the first to read it:
www.patreon.com/posts/145540...
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one of my favorite pixel art animations I have made. 100% game boy compatible. 🥚🦖 #gameboy #pixelart #animation #dinosaur
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
one of my favorite pixel art animations I have made. 100% game boy compatible. 🥚🦖 #gameboy #pixelart #animation #dinosaur
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My monthly newsletter for November is packed full of Game Boy Dev secrets like:
-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge
-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label
-Some insight into my personal game design practices
If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...
-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge
-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label
-Some insight into my personal game design practices
If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My monthly newsletter for November is packed full of Game Boy Dev secrets like:
-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge
-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label
-Some insight into my personal game design practices
If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...
-Learning how to create your own Game Boy cartridge
-Drawing your own Game Boy cartridge label
-Some insight into my personal game design practices
If you still need to sign up here: www.patreon.com/howdyricebal...
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do you miss receiving mail that isn't a bill? well good news! I am going to be sending out a physical newsletter to those who sign up for my patreon! this is the best way to support my game development at the moment. #indiedev #pixelart #gbstudio #gamedev
www.patreon.com/posts/we-are...
www.patreon.com/posts/we-are...
We are going to be sending out a Physical Newsletter! Sign up now! | howdy riceball
Get more from howdy riceball on Patreon
www.patreon.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
do you miss receiving mail that isn't a bill? well good news! I am going to be sending out a physical newsletter to those who sign up for my patreon! this is the best way to support my game development at the moment. #indiedev #pixelart #gbstudio #gamedev
www.patreon.com/posts/we-are...
www.patreon.com/posts/we-are...
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Indie Game Roundup (September 6, 2025)
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...
September 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Indie Game Roundup (September 6, 2025)
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2025/09/06/i...
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my newest game jam entry [Polar Peril] is available to play now howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio
#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio
September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
my newest game jam entry [Polar Peril] is available to play now howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio
#indiedev #pixelart #gamedev #gbcompo25 #gbstudio
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Polar Peril is a puzzle adventure game for the Gameboy. You must, push, slide & dive your way through artic mazes so you can mail a very important letter. 🧸💌
Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25
howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25
howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
Polar Peril by howdy riceball
a sokoban style game boy game
howdyriceball.itch.io
August 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Polar Peril is a puzzle adventure game for the Gameboy. You must, push, slide & dive your way through artic mazes so you can mail a very important letter. 🧸💌
Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25
howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
Please try out my submission for #GBCOMPO25
howdyriceball.itch.io/polar-peril
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If you are interested in what I've been working on here is a Postcard update on my patreon, free to read :D #indiedev #gbstudio
July 2025 Postcard | howdy riceball
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July 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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I still love this map I made for “fetch quest” many years ago 🐶
June 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I still love this map I made for “fetch quest” many years ago 🐶
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Cutscenes are part smoke (sprites) part mirrors (backgrounds) and pure magic, but how did devs at the time mesh the two? Let's dissect some classic Game Boy cutscenes!
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
June 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Cutscenes are part smoke (sprites) part mirrors (backgrounds) and pure magic, but how did devs at the time mesh the two? Let's dissect some classic Game Boy cutscenes!
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
gbstudiocentral.com/tips/dissect...
#gameboy #gbstudio #gamedev
zngarland.wordpress.com
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
Z N Garland Portfolio
Character Artist
zngarland.wordpress.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
zngarland.wordpress.com
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
I finally got around to starting a portfolio. Many edits in the days to come.
I am open to work in character design.
#portfolio #characterdesign #conceptart
