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Stella

@stellacrows.bsky.social

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Im just an eepy lil lad 25+. rpg, metroidvania and niche/indie gaming nerd. She/her, BG Artist/Illustrator. 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 This is a no AI zone >:0

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Apr 19

Time for an introduction post!
I'm Stellacrows a Freelance Illustrator and Background artist
I've worked on a few personal projects and some indie work.
Currently I'm working with @pals4palestine.bsky.social
As a one of their many artists on the Doodler team.

A giant tree stump house with a wooden butcher knife through the top

A ice cream shop with an OC sitting out in front

A bakery with a small green cat looking over the counter

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 56m

Ink something 4
I speedran this drawing to make it today but also still wanted to make it look good-
I wanted to play more silksong so I locked in
Not my best but I'm impressed I made it in 3 hours

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Ink something 3
C r e a t u r e s.

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · 2d

It's pumpkin spice season 🎃☕️ Why not spice up your week with commissioning some cool art for charity?

Get a doodle for every €10 donated to the Wessam Family in North G4za!

🎨Check out art samples & info below!
#pals4pal #d4d #commissions

Graphic showing the list of artists for October 6th to October 12th rotation of Doodles for Donations. Artists are Manaohu, Woe and Grow, Pickled Art, and Jing Jing Comics, with Newt and Tihara as pinch-hitters.

Footer reads: Doodles 4 Donations is a fundraising incentive to support the GoFundMe of a young family in North Gaza: Wessam, Tasneem, and their toddler son, Yazan. For every €10, a donor can request a doodle from a volunteer artist.

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 4d

TRUE I kept diving straight into worms on blasted steps ;-;
I think hornet deserves a break, warm hot chocolate, and a nap after all of silksong.

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Ink something 2
Ralsei probably can't go trick-or-treating but it would be pretty cool

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 6d

It's that time of the year again where you ink something.
today it will be hornet having hot chocolate.
SHAW

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 9d

A while ago I did a BG test for "The Heirloom".
Seems like a really pretty indie game 0:

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · 9d

Artists:
@maoyumo.bsky.social
@lulluney.bsky.social
TUNAA
@snottle.bsky.social

Pinch-hitters:
@teasomething.bsky.social
@easybakerice.bsky.social

See our previous post for the email template & more:
bsky.app/profile/pals...

Collage of 4 examples from artist Yumo. The top left shows a pastel chibi drawing of marceline and princess bublegum from the "Adventure time" series. They're holding hands and walking together, while marceline nuzzles bubblegum. The background is a pastel pink with a small white heart above the two characters.
The image on the top right is a small white duck on a pastel yellow background, an off-white floral pattern surrounds the bird.
On the bottom left is a image of a tiny person in a costume shaped like a flower. The costume has a white cap that wraps around the head and a white dress and resembles flower petals pointing downwards. They are holding a Lily of the valley, which is what their appearence is based off.
Lastly the image on the bottom right of the collage is a pastel gray tabby cat with a white belly. The background is orange and has an off-white floral pattern similar to the one in the top-right image.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Lulluney. The top left shows two chibi characters holding up a black cat with white markings under it's eyes. The character on the left has brown hair and looks cheerful while their green sweater shows an orca. The character on the right has black hair, and is wearing a dark green sweater with a picture of kewpie mayonnaise. He is smoking a cigarette and has a disgruntled expression on it. They are on a red background. The image on the top right is a single blonde-haired chibi character in a white shirt and jacket with brown pants while holding a rose in his right hand. The background is grayish-blue with a big rose behind the character. On the bottom left is a image a chibi drawing of a girl with pink hair wearing glasses, a frilly maid dress, and head band that has pink accents. She is gesturing welcomingly with a cheerful expression. The image on the bottom right of the collage is two characters with white hair, the one on the left is happy and pumps his fist in the air. He wearing a black cap with a star pin on the side of the brim, a black jacket, and a black shirt with a design of a bunch of green stars near the bottom. It's paired with white shorts and black sneakers with red shoelaces. The other character on the right has a relaxed pose leaning back and with a calm smile. He wears an off-white beanie, black glasses, green headphones, and a black jacket with a white hood which all have green accents.

Collage of 4 examples for the artist "TUNAA". Top left is an illustration of two characters, One of them being "Karlach" from "Baldur's Gate". Laying on Karlach's lap is "Tav", the main player character of "Baldur's Gate". They are both gazing at eachother lovingly. Top right is an image depicting a bird-like person with red markings around their eyes. Their feathers that start from the neck and flare out to the shoulders. They are looking over to the viewer and posing flamboyantly and while a northern cardinal sit on their left hand. The picture bottom left shows two characters: "Gale" from "Baldur's gate" and "Tav" from the same series. Tav is leaning into Gale nuzzling his face. Bottom right shows two characters on a starry night. One of them is kissing the other on the cheek, the other is happily embracing the the former.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Snottle. The top left is an orange cat-themed illustration against a blue background; a mischievous chibi stands in the middle wearing an orange cat hat and tail, with a little green bowtie and grey waistcoat. Around them are little doodles of oranges and shapes, and 4 orange cats in silly poses. The image on the top right shows two anthropomorphic, cartoon characters; a tiger and Tibetan sandfox wrapped in warm jackets. The tiger is sweating while wearing a red scarf and a blue jacket. The fox is wrapped like a burrito in a red down jacket while shivering. The bottom left image features a blue monochrome drawing of two short-haired people holding hamsters. The person on the left is wearing an apron and showing a big smile with their eyes closed, while the other wears glasses and a bowtie and is smiling gently. Their hamsters match their poses and outfits. The final image is a two-person portrait of two guys hugging their dogs, blue monochrome against a neon yellow background. The guy on the left has shaggy short hair, light facial hair and wearing a baggy hoodie. They smile happily holding a deadpan little dog. The guy on the right has cornrows and wears a plain T, grinning widely while holding a round, chunky dog with floppy ears.

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 12d

Big thanks to @cinderoo.bsky.social for donating!

Sorry about not making it chibi like you requested, but I HAD to draw my absolute favourite character in his full glory.

For others if you want a doodle as well check out this week's current roster in the quote post.
#pals4pal #d4d #deltarune

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · 14d

A doodle for Justjenevie on instagram! Thank you for supporting Pals4Palestine and Wessam family!

It was super fun giving them an outfit~

Doodles4Donation is still currently going so pick up a doodle for yourself or a friend! (Check the quote post)
#pals4pal #d4d

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · 16d

This week we have Cin, who'll only be taking requests this week and won't be returning for the rest of the season!
And we also have D4D newcomer, Newt👀

Get an artist's doodle for every €10 d0nated to the Wessam Family in North Gaza!

🎨Check out art samples & info below!
#pals4pal #d4d #commissions

Graphic showing the list of artists for September 22nd to September 28th rotation of Doodles for Donations. Artists are Cin, Tihara, Newt and Kitty Pleasance, with Jing jing comics and Jyul as pinch-hitters.

Footer reads: Doodles 4 Donations is a fundraising incentive to support the GoFundMe of a young family in North Gaza: Wessam, Tasneem, and their toddler son, Yazan. For every €10, a donor can request a doodle from a volunteer artist.

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · Sep 8

Artists:
@pickledart.bsky.social
tangleworm (tumblr, mastodon)
@stellacrows.bsky.social
@jyulga.bsky.social

Pinchhitters:
@kittypleasance.bsky.social
@tihara.bsky.social

See our previous post for the email template & more:
bsky.app/profile/pals...

Collage of 4 examples from the artist Pickled Art. The top left is a illustration of a cat looking at the viewer with its ear folded back and its tongue sticking out. Top right is a picture of two plush dragons huddled together in a child's bedroom. Bottom left is a black and white drawing of a "My Little Pony" OC named Silent Circus. They have a long shawl, a tall pointed hat, and a frilled collar. On the bottom right is a purple worm sitting on a field with a small table drinking some tea.

Collage of 4 examples from artist tangle worm. The upper left is a drawing of a character in a red and blue full-body armour suit; it is Kamen Rider Build in Rabbit Tank form. They are in a running pose and holding out the "peace" hand-gesture. The upper right is an illustration of two characters; Knives and Wolfwood from Trigun. Knives to the left is standing with his arm slung around Wolfwood's shoulders; he is pale, has blond hair and blue eyes. He wears a large white cloak with the hood up and there is a ring of four-pointed stars around his head like a halo. Wolfwood is in the 80's design, with dark skin, black hair, and brown eyes. He is dressed in a black suit with a choker that has a cross around his neck. The bottom left is a bust painting of a handsome man with dusty blonde hair and amber eyes. He is relatively pale, wearing a teal shirt, dog-tag style necklace, and multiple piercings on his ears. The bottom right is a drawing of 3 characters, two men with a woman between them. The two men are Hijikata from Gintama, and Makoto from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club. The woman is linking arms with them happily. They're standing against an early-sunset sky with light snow, wearing winter coats, scarves, mittens, and beanies.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Stellacrows. The upper left is a drawing of a wolf character scowling at the viewer while holding a drink can. They're blue-ish gray with pink horns and a long mane. They're wearing a black shirt and blue jacket. The top left is an illustration of a cartoon crow playing with a GameBoy, white hearts emanating from it against a pink confetti'd background. The image on the bottom left shows a crow wearing a purple oversized hat and being very pleased with how they're wearing it. The bottom right has a character with black stripes on their body and orange hair. They are wearing a light pink shawl, long tassled earrings, and a white beaded necklace. Off to the right are two creatures from "Pokemon": an Archen and a Breloom.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Jyul. The top left shows a wolf character with a scar over their right eye. They are wearing a thin pair of glasses and a dark green outfit. They are have a bow and arrow knocked and ready to fire. The image on the top right is a ginger striped cat with green eyes; stretching. The background is red with flowers circling the cat. On the bottom left is a image with two characters. The left character appears to be disgruntled while giving a bouquet of flowers to the other character. They have magenta hair with purple streaks in it and they are wearing a black jacket over a magenta collared t-shirt with a pair of long green pants. The character on the right has brown hair with a yellow highlight in it. They are wearing a triangle pin in their hair, a frilly pink cardigan, and a dark pink dress with socks. They're reaching out for the bouquet being held out to them. Lastly, the image on the bottom right is a girl with blonde-haired tied into a pony tail. She is wearing a red christmas costume and carrying a brown bag over her shoulder. She is happily waving at the viewer in the night while it's snowing.

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Sep 5

I also made a Trainersona to go along with it since it was an option :D

Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Sep 5

I made this Starmie animation for a PokeRap Reanimated project.
I found out through a community post by the Youtuber SirToastytoes and I think they're still looking for animators check it out!
youtube.com/post/UgkxwjV...

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Friend Rice Studios @friendricestudios.bsky.social · Aug 6

Lastly, @stellacrows.bsky.social !

She's been hopping in from time to time, but that doesn't mean her work has been any less valuable. You will see her background assets, UI, and level design in Pirouette Princess!

#indiedev #gamedev

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Reppamon @reppamon.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you, Toby, and everyone involved in the creation of this beautiful experience.❤️

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Jul 26

I had way more to say than just that: Undertale is special to me and it's resonated with me deeply driving me to create. Even now with Deltarune's new chapters dropping during a point in my life where I'm re-discovering of my art and self. It's sparking the joy to create again.

Thank you.

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Jul 26

It's okay; maybe one day you will, maybe one day you won't either way I just want you to keep creating things you love or for things you love!

I'll be here to support you the whole way!💖

Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Jul 26

Playing Evergrace for you was one of the best memories I have so the game is in a way nostalgic to me 💖
It's made me realize how much playing games with others makes me happy

Thank you for letting me do art for it!! 💖💖💖

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Stella @stellacrows.bsky.social · Jul 11

Close enough

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Zefa @zefa-illustration.bsky.social · Jul 4

#pokemon

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · Jun 24

Artists (P3):
@snottle.bsky.social
@stellacrows.bsky.social
@strewdull.bsky.social
@tihara.bsky.social

Collage of 4 examples from artist Stellacrows. The upper left is a drawing of a tiger-like character, with black stripes on their body and orange hair. They have chipped tiger ears and little fangs, wearing a puffy white shrug over a sleevless black top. They have on long, orange, tassled earrings, a green bracelet on their right hand, and a white beaded necklace. Their arms are open, with the right hand raised as if waving to someone in the distance. The upper right is a drawing of a cream-coloured borzoi dog, curled up to form a circle, and blushing. The bottom left is an illustration of a cartoon crow playing with a GameBoy, white hearts emanating from it against a pink confetti'd background. The bottom right is an illustration of an anthropomorphic yellow star wearing a red cape against a night sky, with light rays forming the Palestinian flag emanating from behind it.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Strewdull. The upper left is a close-up of Hatsune Miku's face in soft pastel hues, her eyes are sparkling as she holds a cute frog peeking up from the bottom. The upper right is fanart of the singer Chuu, portrayed as a hot-headed girl with orange hair wearing a school uniform, little puffs emitting from her head as she huffs. A towering, fuzzy, cute monster with 4 horns and floppy ears stands behind her, with a shy expression and teary eyes. The monster's hands are folded together politely. The bottom left is a pet portrait of what looks to be a grey terrier-poodle mix. It looks up at the viewer with bright eyes, the fur on its head especially puffy, while its legs are very little and closely-shaved. The bottom right is a portrait of a girl with pale skin and black hair styled into two loose pigtails and straight front bangs. She wears a spiky headband evocating thorns, and a thorny choker with a red rose at the center. She wears an off-the-shoulder black halter dress. This is Haseul of ARTMS/LOONA, in her dark concept outfit from Virtual Angel.

Collage of 4 examples from artist Tihara. The top left is an illustration of a character with light brown hair and a blue sweater. The character is tilting their head and looking at the audience with a wide grin showing his white teeth. Near the left side of their face is a bandage covering a bit of the cheek The image on the top right is a girl with dark shoulder-length hair looking at the viewer. She is wearing a blue sweater and there is a small drawing of a girl with extremely long pink hair in the background behind her. On the bottom left is is an illustration of Ivan and Till from Alien Stage; Ivan is in a black shirt with white lines being painted on, he is pale man with short dark hair and curtain bangs. Till, a man with messy grey hair and a white shirt with black letters, is looking at Ivan's shirt. His brow is furrowed while painting on Ivan's clothes. Lastly the image on the bottom right of the collage is a illustration of the artist's OC; a blue-skinned, feminine adult character with pointed ears and a jewel at the center of the forehead. They have muted purple hair styled in a ponytail; the ponytail is detached from their head and instead flows from a dark pink orb floating above. They wear a navy crop top with long white sleeves.

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · Jun 30

⚠️UPDATE:
Early this morning, Tasneem sent us a message they'd been dreading-- evacuation flyers were dropped on their area.
As we all recognize, this means they are in SEVERE danger.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRESSURE YOUR REPS FOR A CEASEFIRE + give what you can to the family's GFM! 🙇‍♀️

#ceasefirenow

Screenshot of a DM from Tasneem with a photo of her holding an evacuation order.

The photo itself of Tasneem holding the evacuation flyer.

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · Jun 24

☀️🏖️ It's finally SUMMER! 🥳🏄‍♂️
This also marks D4D's final week of Season 3, and we're going out with a bang-- every available artist is up for grabs 😉

Send €10 to Wessam's family in Gaza, receive a drawing from us!

🎨Check out art samples & info below
#pals4pal #d4d #commissions

Graphic showing the list of artists for June 23rd to June 29th's rotation of Doodles for Donations. Artists are Animal of the elements, dunderella, Erin draws stuff, kimiko yuki, Kitty Pleasance, krispy, Lulluney, Potential for Art, snottle, Stella, strewdull, Tihara, wnnu, and yumo. Jyul is the pinch-hitter of the week.

Footer reads: Doodles 4 Donations is a fundraising incentive to support the GoFundMe of a young family in North Gaza: Wessam, Tasneem, and their toddler son, Yazan. For every €10, a donor can request a doodle from a volunteer artist.

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🍉Pals4Pal🍉 @pals4palestine.bsky.social · Jun 21

[URGENT UPDATE]
Tasneem messaged ~an hour ago-- they just had an incredibly close call, and gunfire shots are still ongoing

Please, please give to their campaign + spread the word as much as you can; every person in Gaza is still fighting to survive ⬇️🙇‍♀️

#gazacrisis #fundraiser

Screenshot of messages from Tasneem along with photos. Photos show her holding an empty bullet shell that narrowly missed them, next to the hole it created in the wall of their shelter.

Text reads: The situation here is very difficult. Bullets have been falling like rain. All last night there was so much shooting that we couldn't sleep. The bullets entered through the door and the wall and were very close to hitting one of us. I feel very scared.

Photo of Tasneem's hand holding an empty bullet shell that narrowly missed them, next to the hole it created in the wall of their shelter.

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