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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 1d

As much as I want to keep up/keep in-touch with these contacts, it also does affect me when I see bad news in the same space where I’m trying to find potential work, new clients, inspiration, and hope. So I think it’s time for me to get back to the ol’ personal google doc

Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 1d

But what I’ve done in the past (and I think I might just go back to doing) is create my own list of contacts, art directors, publishers, etc., in a private Google Doc. I used to have a Word and used that for my list (until the entire Microsoft Office suite became subscription based sigh.)

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 1d

I get the same experience going on LinkedIn these days, and it’s always a double-whammy going on that site in general because it’s just a reminder of the impermanence of our jobs, bad economy news, blah blah blah and everything ; w ;

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Oct. 3rd once again, my fellow FMA enjoyers

#FMA #FMAB #FullmetalAlchemist #Oct3rd

Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Sep 3

Artists! Show an old piece that you still love!

One day, I want to have the energy to draw backgrounds again.

🎨 #art #fanart #FullmetalAlchemist #FMA

Edward and Alphonse from Fullmetal Alchemist staring out at rolling green hills, trees, fields, and mountains in the distance. Above them, the sky is blue with some clouds, and there is a quote that says, "Yeah, a heart made fullmetal." The scene is a reference to the ending of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 8d

If you're an MGS fan, please consider purchasing, as proceeds for the zine will go towards the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center!

rescatewildlife.org

Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 8d

❗Preorders for the #MetalGearSolid Peacewalker fanzine are NOW OPEN❗
The Peacewalker zine celebrates Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker and was created by artists, writers, and cosplayers of the #MGS community.

Original 🔗 to the project: x.com/pwzine/statu...

🔗 to the zine shop:
pwzine.bigcartel.com

An announcement post showing the cover of the Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker zine with the words "PREORDERS OPEN!" across the post. There is also text that says, "Preorders open until 10/30/25, all proceeds go towards to Rescate Wildlife" and the link to the Bigcartel shop: pwzine.bigcartel.com

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 23d

Skies of Arcadia fanart in the year 2025??

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CLOSE CALL 🐍👓 MGS zine @closecallzine.bsky.social · 24d

🐍 STRETCH GOALS UNLOCKED! 👓

It is with great joy that we're announcing that our stretch goals are unlocked, thank you for the support..! All of these items will be added to the Full Bundle!

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CLOSE CALL 🐍👓 MGS zine @closecallzine.bsky.social · 26d

🐍 PRE-ORDERS OPEN SEP - OCT 12 👓

"CLOSE CALL" is an #otasune #snotacon fanzine centred around Solid Snake & Otacon from the Metal Gear series. Pre-orders are open from now to October 12th! More in thread.

📦 RT for a chance to win a full bundle!
🛒 closecallzine.bigcartel.com

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 27d

Also, proceeds for the zine will go towards the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center 💛

x.com/pwzine/statu...

Peacewalker Zine ☮︎ on X: "❗️CHARITY ANNOUNCEMENT ❗️ We are more than happy to announce Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center as the charity we'd like to raise money for with this project. For more information please feel free to look at their website, https://t.co/xg63sWPfir we'll be posting contrib intros soon! https://t.co/A1r7iodX4D" / X

❗️CHARITY ANNOUNCEMENT ❗️ We are more than happy to announce Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center as the charity we'd like to raise money for with this project. For more information please feel free to look at their website, https://t.co/xg63sWPfir we'll be posting contrib intros soon! https://t.co/A1r7iodX4D

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · 27d

I'm not active on Twitter anymore, but I still want to share the #MetalGearSolid Peacewalker Zine that artists, writers, and cosplayers of the #MGS community have been putting together for the past few months! Preorders for the zine will open on 9/30❗

x.com/pwzine/statu...

Peacewalker Zine ☮︎ on X: "❗️PREORDERS OPEN 9/30❗️ All profit from the zine will go to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, so mark the date on your calendars ! https://t.co/r11jsDK0j9" / X

❗️PREORDERS OPEN 9/30❗️ All profit from the zine will go to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, so mark the date on your calendars ! https://t.co/r11jsDK0j9

x.com

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CLOSE CALL 🐍👓 MGS zine @closecallzine.bsky.social · Sep 5

🐍📦 COVER REVEAL 👓💻

We’re so excited to unveil the Close Call cover, created by @cranity.bsky.social! :sparkles:

Only ONE WEEK left until pre-orders open!

#snotacon #otasune

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Sep 5

Exactlyyyy~

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Sep 3

Artists! Show an old piece that you still love!

One day, I want to have the energy to draw backgrounds again.

🎨 #art #fanart #FullmetalAlchemist #FMA

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screaming queer cryptid 👁️🔥🎨 @nintala-scribble.bsky.social · Aug 31

BLUE SKY DOES NOT PUNISH YOU FOR ADDING LINKS OR TAGS

PLEASE ARTISTS, PUT YOUR SHOP LINK IN THE POST, YOU ARE FREE HERE!!!

NO MORE "🔗 in b1o
YOU DOnT HAVE TO CENSOR YOUR WORDS HERE!!!!

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Aug 31

Me over 30 trying to pretend that acid reflux doesn’t exist

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AJB @berardbro.bsky.social · Aug 27

Snake Eater week!

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CLOSE CALL 🐍👓 MGS zine @closecallzine.bsky.social · Aug 28

🐍👓 PRE-ORDERS IN TWO WEEKS❗

"Close Call", a top-secret archive of mission files (art, writing and merchandise) on Solid Snake and Otacon, goes live in two weeks. Don’t miss out..!

📂 closecontact.crd.co

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marilokh @marilokh.bsky.social · Aug 28

did you know that the first time i played mgs3 i was convinced that what ocelot had been smelling on her was snake #mgs #art

a digital drawing featuring naked snake, ocelot and eva from metal gear solid 3. in a panel at the top, ocelot leans in towards eva, smelling her. a scent in lilac drifts past, weaving behind the panel - it trails down to an image of eva in her tatyana disguise, hand to her chest as she shrinks back. but behind her in shadow is naked snake, face turned to stare over his shoulder.

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Aug 28

Interestingggg I always thought it was because he smelled the gasoline from her bike, but I think I might now switch my understanding of the situation to yours.

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