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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · 8d

Ghost my beloved!! (i am so normal about this band...) Decided to do a portrait of one of my favourite ghouls for this #WednesdayWeeklies Went with the Impera era look because the mask was the most fun to draw

#ghostband #thebandghost #bandghost #fanart #namelessghouls #dewdropghoul

Dewdrop stands between two pillars of fire with lighter fire behind him. He holds a white Fender Stratocaster with one hand, the other behind his back. His tail curls in the foreground

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · 8d

Nephy I want to eat this!! This is GORGEOUS

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · 8d

The rendering and lighting on this is STUNNING! Beautiful art as always, Han 💙

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · 8d

These are ADORABLE!!!

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Sep 1

SO glad to have been part of this amazing group of artists for the last few years ❤️ Here's to more creativity and chaos, loves! I adore you all!!!

Artists' Guild of Exandria @exandriaartists.bsky.social · Aug 25

🎉🎂 It's our birthday!! 🎂🎉

5 years since we opened up the server doors and started creating beautiful artwork together with and for the community.

Join us for week long celebrations here, and in server. Folk are already puzzling out some of our events!

#AGEBirthday #CriticalRoleFanArt

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our beloved polycule! This turned out SO BEAUTIFUL!

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Aug 18

JUDE MY BELOVED

Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Mar 12

Purvan Suul and Galdric have finally acquired a personal stylist! Just in time for the #CR10Party! Done with @exandriaartists.bsky.social for Critical Role’s 10th Anniversary! Background courtesy of @matdoodls.bsky.social! #CriticalRoleFanart #PurvanSuul #Galdric #MatronOfRavens

The background consists of a skylight, a large arched window, several banners displaying a stylized number “10” and a massive sparkling chandelier. In the foreground, stands a male elven man with tan skin. He wears dark makeup, a floor-length black duster robe embellished with gold (which is sheer at the ends and on parts of the sleeves). He also wears dark purple pants made of a shiny fabric. On his hands, he wears several rings. He wears a dark purple crystalline necklace as well. From his back, sprout two large, black feathered wings, also embellished with gold sparkles. At his side, stands a large grey and black wolf. The wolf itself wears a little black vest with gold embellishments, along with a crown of thorns and roses, as well as a satin gold bowtie, and a satin purple shirt. The wolf’s eyes are a striking blue.

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Mar 12

Emhira and Dearest have arrived at the #CR10Party! Done as a part of @exandriaartists.bsky.social’s latest project! Happy 10th Anniversary, Critical Role!! Background courtesy of the lovely @chacharae.bsky.social! #CriticalRoleFanart #Emhira #MatronOfRavens #RavenQueen #CriticalRole #CRDownfall

The background is a large ballroom with a small chandelier at the top. The walls are a light peach color and are adorned with the number “10” on either side. Also in the background, in front of a window, is a large shadow of a woman with massive bird’s wings. In the foreground stands a woman holding a white porcelain mask. She wears a gold headdress of feathers and spikes, along with a red and white moon. In her dark brown hair are two raven’s feathers. She wears sparkly green makeup and a dagger-shaped earring. She wears a white lace shirt with chest cutouts, whose collar is adorned with the same white and red moons. She wears a shiny green overbust corset with a gold ribbon and gathered fabric lining. Her skirt is made up of layered purple and black skirts, all made up of the same silk fabric. Her hands are heavily adorned with gold rings. Beneath the bust of her corset, peeks a small imp of red skin. The creature has red wings and dark horns. It wears a top hat of dark black color, with a dark purple band. He also wears a small red and black bowtie. Slightly to the left and in the midground of the portrait, flies a raven holding onto flowing golden streamers. Around its neck is a little blue and gold cravat.

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Mar 12

Yussa has arrived in his fanciest outfit! (Even if he isn’t usually one for parties). Done as part of the #CR10Party wishing our beloved Critical Role a very happy 10th Anniversary! Done as part of @exandriaartists.bsky.social's latest project! #CriticalRoleFanart #YussaErrenis #Yussa #criticalrole

The background is a deep burgundy color with gold embellishments and a large 20-sided icosahedron with a “10” in the center. On the sides of the piece are dark black curtains with a satin texture. In the fore-ground is a male elf with light brown skin. He has chiseled features and short, stark white hair that curls into a bit of a wave. He wears a blue and gold underbust corset over a golden, white, and blue gown. The skirt of the gown is an oversized and dramatic A-line and has arcane embroidered symbols done in brilliant gold. His corset has a dragon-scale motif and he has also accessorized with a scale mail mantle and golden ornate organic themed jewelry. Most notably, he wears a golden dragon bracelet on his left hand and several gold rings and bangle bracelets. Over his left hand, floats a slightly over-flowing glass of champagne.

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Mar 12

Frumpkin is here for the #CR10Party! Happy 10th Anniversary, Critical Role!! Done as part of @exandriaartists.bsky.social’s latest project! #CriticalRoleFanart #Frumpkin #CalebWidogast #criticalrole

Dark black background of simple curtains. In the midground, is a little red pedestal marked with the number “10”. Behind the pedestal is more draping gold fabric. In the foreground, is a cat with rosette spots and stripes. Its fur is a light tan with black markings. Four glowing orbs of soft yellow-orange light float around the cat and pedestal, giving the piece a soft warm lighting. The cat’s tail is adorned with a light pink satin bow that is tied near the base. The front paws have cuffs similar to those found on dress shirts, adorned with golden flame cufflinks. On the cat’s left ear, sits a dark black hat with a purple fabric band around it, with three feathers of red and black color adorning (two red and one black) the top. The cat wears a purple cape with a light blue stripe near the bottom and a lighter purple fluffy collar. He wears a little dress shirt that is white with gold and purple buttons over which sits a dark brown vest. In the chest pocket of the vest is a lavender pocket square of silky fabric. There is a silver lapel pin depicting a dodecahedron is pinned into the left lapel of the vest. Another lapel pin on the same side depicts a sun and two moons. He also wears a necklace of green stones (residuum) from which hangs another sun charm. He also has a dark burgundy bowtie with a gold leaf design.

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Em | Angelphile 🪽 @angelphile.bsky.social · Feb 13

Our DiA DnD party as just regular guys

Cody @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social - elf grave cleric
Wolfram @skyeblu.bsky.social - tiefling sorcerer warlock
Kip @myself - satyr bard rogue
Corwin @quillandcompass.bsky.social - halfling monk

DM @alexfortman.bsky.social

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Jan 8

Still very early in the process of this BEAST but I wanted to share something for #WednesdayWeeklies since I haven't in a while. This is one of the largest and most ambitious pieces I have undertaken and I am VERY excited to see how it turns out

A large tan and white barn owl in the center with its wings spread. A large gold clock with intricate detailing sits behind the animal on a background of flames.

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Jan 5

#AGERewind is here! This was one of the first digital art pieces I made back in 2022 and I was delighted to get to redo it as part of @exandriaartists.bsky.social's latest project!

Old (Left 2022) || New (Right 2024)

#CriticalRoleFanart #Shadowgast #CalebWidogast #EssekThelyss

Caleb and Essek in a meadow with little butterflies surrounding them. Caleb is on the left, laying in the center of the picture with Essek on the right, also laying. Essek is leaning down to kiss Caleb on the forehead.

Caleb is wearing a blue shirt, brown pants, and a light brown overshirt. Essek is wearing a purple collared shirt.

Caleb is a human man with warm beige skin, shoulder-length red hair, and a short red beard. Essek is a drow elf with deep purple skin and very short white hair on the sides that comes up to a half-curved coif to one side.

Caleb and Essek in a meadow with little butterflies and wild flowers surrounding them and trees in the background. Caleb is on the left, laying in the center of the picture with Essek on the right, also laying. Essek is leaning down to kiss Caleb on the forehead.

Caleb is wearing a blue shirt, brown pants, and a light brown overshirt. Essek is wearing a dark blue collared shirt and his ears are pierced with several brass-toned earrings. Both are smiling with a slight blush across their cheeks.

Caleb is a human man with warm beige skin, shoulder-length red hair, and a short red beard. Essek is a drow elf with deep purple skin and very short white hair on the sides that comes up to a half-curved coif to one side.

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Dec 6

LOOK AT OUR BOYS! I always love seeing Cody in your style

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Nov 28

My level 20 NPC, Caliber Steele, and his Steel Defender, Gier. Caliber is an Artificer/Cleric/Fighter multiclass with a nasty build, despite being a total sweetheart. So proud of how Gier came out!! He's a good pupper #WednesdayWeeklies #oc #dndcharacterart #art #artificer

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Ash @xhorhasianstars.bsky.social · Nov 21

Meet Pericles, my Grave Cleric/Oath of the Crown Paladin of Thanatos! Made him for a dear friend's Trojan War one-shot and now he will not leave my brain. #WednesdayWeeklies #OC #art #dndcharacterart

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Cha Cha draws @chacharae.bsky.social · Nov 21

This Caleb Widogast from Critical Role is still my favourite portrait #art I’ve done, though it slightly haunts me that I’ll might never be able to paint something like it again 😂

Im so proud of the lighting, especially the warmth in his skin tones that reminds me of historical oil paintings