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@sol25.bsky.social
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@luz_jasmine on the bird site. She/Her. Here for video games, pet pics and people's excellent art. 🔞 Possible NSFW 🔞.
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ethan8bit.newgrounds.com
Random talk here:

I've been asked before by newer/younger artists about how to get popular or meet other artists.

My answer is "please do not make popularity your focus when creating art." It's going to leave you frustrated and feeling empty when you create artwork. It'll suck the fun out of it.
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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matchaprince.bsky.social
december waitlist open!! will close them in a week or until I get enough (4-5 slots) 👍
matchaprince.bsky.social latte • comms @matchaprince.bsky.social · Sep 10
commission waitlist on vgen is open!!
shares very much appreciated 🫶

🤍 vgen.co/matchaprince
🤍 info: matchaprince.carrd.co
🤍 #commission
December 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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kopitori.bsky.social
one of the frames for a quick png for a friend
Bust illustration of a faun character with purple hair and brown eyes. She has deer antlers and ears and a sprout in her head.
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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dapandabanda.bsky.social
doodlin #ffxiv #finalfantasyxiv
digital artwork of a male miqo'te warrior of light in mid-leap, holding his pictomancer's brush and palette. badly-scribbled and colorful doodles of a moogle, cactuar, serpent of ronka, paissa brat, and carbuncle float behind him
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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ternski.bsky.social
oc Eefje
still working on her
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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texd41.bsky.social
Justice/Vengeance!
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#FFXIVART . #Elezen #ocsky #fray #drk
November 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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asrielle.bsky.social
Here's some free marketing tips for artists that i learned as a marketing trainee/social media manager. Trying to consolidate my learnings so it's as accessible, but a polished guide takes a lot of time and people's circumstances vary wildly, so take what resonates. Wishing all artists love and 💶
(Digital marketing tips that emphasize finding the platform with your ideal audience.) Yes, it feels gross advertising your work, but artists deserve to get paid for what they contribute to society. If you want to positively change the culture that treats artists poorly, you have to take actions that make governments and corporations take notice. Obviously, big social/internet platforms are incredibly key to changing that culture right now. If you want sales, build on platforms and marketplaces that allow you to reach people with their wallets already out and ready (like steam, itch.io, redbubble and etsy), and these should be linked to from your main posting platform. Make it as effortless as possible for customers to purchase/subscribe in as few clicks as possible. Practice copywriting clear descriptions that emphasize the benefits to your ideal potential customers and include a call to action ("buy now" is an overused example, but it works and you should definitely make it tailored to your personality.) Also, these huge social media platforms have algorithms that actually do suppress you if they think you're posting spammy content, such as art with little engagement despite all the right keywords. A good workaround is a scroll-stopping image or reel that holds the viewer's attention for more than a few seconds. For example, show something shockingly silly for a half second that forces people to rewatch and pause and read comments while they register what the heck they just witnessed. But really, go where your people are--the people who love to chat about your stuff. Give them something to chat about. They want to connect with real people, they want stories, and usually, they want a good feeling. Be real. AI can't replicate that. Keywords should drive engagement, not exist for the sake of praying the algorithm gods are listening. Often, you'll instinctively be posting stuff people connect with because that's the power of art. But, if you're also trying to make a living, there are many different ways to plug in popular or relevant keywords into your posts so search engines can find you. (Meta titles, descriptions, captions, alt text, comments, profile/bio, etc.) What is your audience looking for? What benefit (not feature) are you trying to give them and yourself? If you can't get in people's shoes, it's a lot more difficult to connect with them. Marketing isn't about big business, it's about connection and solving someone else's problem. Who is looking for you? What do they want and why? It's a lot to think about. This is why governments and companies have spent trillions on marketing. But you can actually solve problems and connect with great people and build great communities by marketing yourself to the people you want to surround yourself with. You market yourself every day, with every choice you make, and you can make each choice count. Even if you struggle connecting with others, that's a problem your art can solve if you're being genuine and making what you love, whether people think it's marketable or not. It's best to view your efforts as connection rather than the incredibly complex and controversial concept of "marketing." Actual marketing practice: Keep a little spreadsheet of hashtags and searches people type in and update it as needed. This is a valuable resource to copy/paste from when building titles, ads, and other forms of copywriting. Driving engagement in comments helps yourself and other artists get noticed by most algorithms because platforms want to show people the big trending posts. It keeps people sticking on the platform longer so they can throw more ads at you. Companies and grifters spend big money on fake followers and engagement to manipulate you into thinking they have value, but your art naturally has lots of engagement value. (Also, algorithms are able to spot fake followers and suspicious engagement, so don't do that.) Try starting a conversation with a genuine, clever question, for example, or state something people resonate with. (I'm sure everyone has witnessed a youtuber say "leave your questions in the comments below" or something along those lines.) When you create a content pillar, it's going to be toward a goal. You want buyers? Make sure you make a promo post with an easy link to click every now and then. Also, pay attention to the vibe you're putting into your work. If you're constantly complaining, which you totally have a right to do, it unfortunately does affect how search engines and potential sponsors see you. If people aren't invested in you as a person, your negativity can taint the message you're trying to send. Personal accountability and self-awareness go an incredibly long way when it comes to finding a connection with others. Companies especially know that their online personas can attract like-minded personalities. What is your online persona saying about you? Is it hindering the connections you're trying to make?
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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perihn.bsky.social
finally making some headway in my next calendar, determined to finalize the design before december (⁠*⁠﹏⁠*⁠;⁠) #art #fairy #wip
screenshot of calendar cover designs. from left to right: a colorful collage with a stamp shape overlay, the text reads: 2026 calendar. fae stamps zodiac. a white wheel filled with each zodiac symbol, illustration, and name.
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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perihn.bsky.social
𒐸 don't get to close 𒐸 #art #fairy
illustration of an angry-looking fairy with lime green hair, pale teal green skin and a cream skirt. they are surrounded by green, blue and gold vines and 8-pointed stars on a black background and sit floating off-center balancing a hand on their knee.
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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perihn.bsky.social
harvest season 🍂 #fairy #autumn #art
illustration of a dark-skinned fairy with vitiligo flying through autumn leaves. they wear an orange hat, green and black dress, and brown boots. they have green-yellow eyes and a soft smile as they carry cotton sprigs through the leaves.
September 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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xggi.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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mimeowendormi.bsky.social
I think I used all of my luck for the year but honored and happy to have won @perihn.bsky.social's raffles this year. Thank you for the beautiful pieces and keep creating beautiful art in the future! 🥰 Please check them out if you haven't!
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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perihn.bsky.social
this time of year is very hard. if you're like me and struggling tonight: know that you are seen, you are loved, and you're not alone 💚💚💚
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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amandasmurfee.bsky.social
It’s my birthday! Here’s some of my latest work that I’m proud of <3
Tapestry design of Mao Mao from the anime The apothecary diaries Tapestry design of the EVAs and pilots from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion Tapestry design of Frieren from the anime Frieren Beyond Journeys End Tapestry design of Qifrey and Olruggio from the anime Witch Hat Atelier
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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decafdraws.bsky.social
Fan art based off Eorzea Academy

#graha #yshtola #ffxiv #ff14 #EorzeaAcademy
G'raha Tia is in a school uniform, standing by a window. He appears to be speaking to his teacher, Y'shtola, who is dressed in a sweater writing something on the chalk board. G'raha speaks: "Y'shtola, do I strike you as 'submissive and breedable'?" Y'shtola answers: "G'raha, the only thing you ought to worry about is making sure your paper is submitted and readable."
May 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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baseball4breakfast.bsky.social
The kombucha girl side-eye/approving eye meme, with “Weird Al music”/“Weird AI music”
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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runfrior.bsky.social
Update on the sweater elf
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
sol25.bsky.social
I got purple Mountain Dew from Taco Bell. I needed a little treat. 💜
a little girl is eating cotton candy in a crowd
ALT: a little girl is eating cotton candy in a crowd
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November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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kopitori.bsky.social
crunchy creature who only hear's katamari soundtracks all day

#ocsky #sona
November 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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mecha-tho.bsky.social
Four Murasame from Zeta Gundam saying "I'll always love you, but I become a different person when I pilot the bicycle." A bicycle is visible behind her.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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yomigammy.bsky.social
Yoyo stuff #ff14oc
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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yomigammy.bsky.social
✌️ #ff14oc #ffxivart
August 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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yomigammy.bsky.social
commission for hancori of their oc Hanaan #ff14art
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
sol25.bsky.social
Angel's Egg was amazing in theaters. We saw the dub. Absolutely mesmerizing! Some dude ruined the mood tho by yelling when it finished "CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST WATCH!?"

BRUH JUST USE YOUR BRAIN AND INTERPRET THAT SHIT HOWEVER YOU LIKE.
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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iovitus.bsky.social
Pre-Orders for custom traditional commissions to be picked up at Holiday Matsuri are open! Form will be open until Dec. 15!

Order form & further info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you aren't going to be at holmat, I can potentially accommodate a mailed commission. Just DM me!
#holmat
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM