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Zaira
@zairaa.bsky.social
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Artist, writer, lawyer, mother, queer — needs another coffee | they/them

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Forever one of my favourites. Finally managed to draw him. #Loki #Marvel #MCULoki #TomHiddleston #art #illustration #crosshatching
A detailed portrait of Loki in black and white crosshatching. He is seen in half profile with his hair loose and slightly curly, and is wearing a wrinkled shirt, tie and shoulder holster like in Loki season 2. In the background is Yggdrasil with multiple shiny worlds in its branches, as well as Odin’s two ravens flying about.
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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No cheating post your lock screen. (Old art but I still like the chill vibes)
July 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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“You have Joe and Nicky.”

Because Quynh needed a hug, and the first movie already established that these two are the best at hugging. I really wished we could have gotten a moment between them in #TheOldGuard2

#TheOldGuard #JoeNicky #Quynh #Fanart #MyArt
A black and white cross hatching artwork of Quynh, Joe and Nicky from The Old Guard huggingnd holding on to each other. Quynh is in the middle between them, leaning her head against Joe’s shoulder, Nicky is pressed against her from behind with his eyes closed, and Joe has his arms wrapped around both of them looking a bit sad.
July 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Watched #TheOldGuard again today with my peeps, and once more fell in love with all these small, almost casual moments between Joe and Nicky that so perfectly show their unbreakable love. I really hope we get to see that in the sequel too. 🙏❤️
#TOGfanart #TheOldGuard2 #TOG2 #JoeNicky #Fanart #MyArt
A drawing of Joe and Nicky from The Old Guard. Both of their clothes and faces are blood stained, and they are leaning into each other in a loose embrace with their foreheads touching.
June 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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The second to reflect their loss and despair, and James’ fervent wish of having been able to save Thomas. 😭

#BlackSails #FlintHamilton #JamesFlint #Fanart #Art #ArtSky #Klimt
A similar artwork, but with the roles reversed so that Thomas is the one kneeling, while James is holding his face and kissing the top of his head. Thomas has one arm sneaking around James’ waist and one reaching up so he is clinging to his shoulder, his face pressed into James. Once more their eyes are closed. James hair and beard resemble Flint’s, and there is a wreath of lavender resting on his head. His body has the silhouette of his long black coat, but it’s filled with shapes of gold ingots and coins and a dagger. Thomas’ body is a greyish white shift, covered in red splashes that have golden centres, and which shift into blood flowers of the same colour on the dark floor around him. In between those grow large white lilies as well. Behind them is a similar light shape, with golden lines of waves, and the rest of the background is a very dark gold, almost brown.
June 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Two versions of an artwork, inspired by Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss”, but make it #FlintHamilton from #BlackSails.

The first to reflect the beginning of their relationship, the romance and mutual adoration. ❤️

#JamesFlint #Fanart #Art #ArtSky #Klimt
A digital artwork inspired by Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss. In the pose of the couple are Thomas Hamilton and James McGraw (Flint) from Black Sails. Thomas towers over a kneeling James, gently holding his face in his hands and pressing a kiss to his cheek, while James has one arm slung around Thomas’ neck and the other hand holding on to his arm. Their eyes are closed. Thomas is wearing a wraith of laurel. His body is a bright golden shape filled with rectangles in shades of red, blue and brown, lined up like on bookshelves. James arm and and chest are draped in a while shirt, leaving his shoulder bare, and the shape of a surrealist version of his uniform coat is draped around him, silver adornments dissolving into swirling shapes. His legs and feet are also bare and he’s kneeling on a carpet of wildflowers, which creep up along the lining of the coat as well. Behind them is a light golden shape resembling a lattice window like in Thomas’ office and the rest of the back ground is held in a darker gold.
June 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Artists, show me an old piece that you still consider a favourite.

2021🎨
Luca Marinelli as Cesare in Non Essere Cattivo
May 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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I mean… it’s very much not wrong, if a bit on the nose.
Nomi Marks and Amanita Caplan Jo March Elizabeth Bennett
May 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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It’s been 84 years, I still can’t believe we’re so close to getting them back in #TheOldGuard2! 😭😍

#TheOldGuard #ImmortalHusbands #ImmortalWives
#TOGfanart #fanart #MyArt #ArtSky
A coloured cross hatching art in the style of a movie poster for The Old Guard 2. In the upper half are close ups of Quynh and Andy. Quynh looks stoic, Andy looks ready for a fight. Between them in the background an iron maiden is visible, its face wedged between their heads. There are also crossed weapons visible. Andy’s axe behind Quynh, and her bow and arrows crossed behind Andy. In the lower half are Joe and Nicky, both in profile and leaning into each other with their foreheads touching and holding hands. Their bodies build a frame through which we see a smaller Nile in front of a golden sunset over a pink sea. She’s pointing her weapon at the viewer. The rest of the page is coloured in the shades of a purple, pink and orange sky and sea. “The Old Guard 2” is written in the center in a pale gold colour. Smaller text is spaced out over the page reading “What time couldn’t take… comes back to haunt them… it’s up to them… to not let it destroy them”
May 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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OMG Joe and Nicky forehead touching alert!!

I didn’t dare to hope for literally anything and now they are back and always forever in love and I’m just 😭🥹😍

#TheOldGuard #TheOldGuard2
Joe and Nicky from The Old Guard in the trailer for the sequel, leaning into one another and touching foreheads.
May 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Happy Pride!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#TheOldGuard #TOG #Kaysanova #Pride #PrideArt #Fanart #MyArt #Art

And a little drabble to go with it:
archiveofourown.org/works/65234563
Digital artwork of Joe and Nicky from The Old Guard kissing on the Chrysler building, or more specifically while Nicky is hanging from the head of one of the metallic eagle gargoyles adorning the corners on 61st floor, and Joe is kneeling on top of it, leaning forward to capture a kiss. Draped over the gargoyle and hanging down behind it, is a large pride flag. Beyond that buildings stretch towards a hazy horizon.
May 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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I had the absolute pleasure to have an early read of Lindsey’s wonderful book, and then do my best to bring her characters to life with my art. 🥰

If you like a slow burn, awesome world building and political intrigue, this is one for you!

#TheSunBlessedPrince #BookRec #MyArt
Four bookmarks depicting the main characters of the book: Fen, Elician, Cat and Lio
May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Captain Flint — Born from the Sea

I love that Flint has this connection to the sea, almost like it’s a part of him. That it runs so deep, people around him come to believe that he must have some mystical power over it. And maybe he does. 😏

#BlackSails #JamesFlint #Fanart #Art #ArtSky #DigitalArt
A digital artwork of Captain Flint from Black Sails emerging sea god like from the water. He is seen in a close up of his head and shoulders from slightly below, giving the impression of him being larger than life. The sea is alight in colours of blue and green, light sparkling from the spray. One wave is breaking in the background and another one right over his head, sea foam blending with his hair, water dripping from loose strands and running down his face. He has a frown on his face as he looks ahead, out of frame.
April 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I just love this beautiful, smug bastard.

#JamesFlint #BlackSails #TobyStephens #Art #ArtSky #MyArt
Cross hatching of Captain James Flint. He’s on his ship, the shapes of which are hinted at in the background. Flint himself is drawn in great detail, leaning on something with his left arm, over which he is facing the viewer with an expression that’s half frown and half amusement.
April 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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At some point I will get over this, but not today.
#BlackSails #JamesFlint #flinthamilton #artsky #fanart #art #myart
An artwork of four portraits of James McGraw / James Flint, grouped around a book with a red leather cover, supposedly the copy of Marcus Aurelius “Meditations” gifted to James by Thomas. The portraits show him in different phases of his life. In the upper right corner is a younger James, shaven and with this hair in a queue, as he would wear it before his exile. His eyes are cast down and he looks calm but subdued. In the upper left corner he has a beard, his hair is hanging in his face and he is staring down, looking close to tears. In the bottom left corner he has his hair pulled back in a half ponytail. He looks down once more, his lips twisted into a snarl, bitter but controlled. In the bottom right corner his hair is shaven, he looks older and deeply tired, but this Flint is looking up at something out of frame with a hint of hope. Behind the portraits is a background that looks like the surface of the sea, with faded shapes of ship wrecks underneath. Darkest in the upper right, the water becomes lighter towards the bottom left around the oldest Flint. Across the art work, written in glowing golden letters are the words “James, my truest love, know no shame”
March 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Captain James Flint — ginger firebrand, coming for your empire 🔥

#blacksails #jamesflint #artsky #fanart #myart
A portrait of Captain James Flint as portrayed by Toby Stephens in Black Sails, coloured in tones of orange and brown, but with visible cross hatching defining his features. His green eyes are fixed on the viewer, although his face is turned slightly to the left, away from the source of light that makes his beard and the shorn line of his head glow bright orange. His brow is pulled down in a frown, and he’s wearing a dark coat, the shape of which is mostly lost in the shadow, but the elaborate stitching on the shoulder is catching the light.
March 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Long live the queen.

#BlackSails #MadiScott #BlackSailsFanart #ArtSky #MyArt
A portrait of Madi Scott from Black Sails, seen bust up with her head slightly turned and looking off towards her right side. The portrait is done in a light cross hatching and coloured in vivid tones, emphasising the play of light on her skin. She’s wearing an off white blouse with an elaborate lace collar and has a colourful blanket in blue and purple wrapped around her shoulders.
March 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Just hold me close.

Because #JamesFlint deserves some love and rest and comfort. (And so does Thomas.)

#BlackSails #Flinthamilton #MyArt #ArtSky
A drawing of James Flint and Thomas Hamilton, cross hatched and coloured. They are seen waist up, lying in each other’s arms. Thomas is lying on his back, his head resting on some pillows. James is lying almost on top of him, his face buried against Thomas’ throat. Thomas’ left arm is wrapped around James, the other is propped up against the pillows, his fingers interlaced with James’. James eyes are closed, his longish red hair falling around his face and against the pillow. He looks relaxed, possibly sleeping. Thomas is awake and looking up, almost at the viewer, but his gaze is unfocused, lips parted, an expression of bliss on his face. Both of them are shirtless, in James case revealing an expanse of freckles, and at the bottom one can see a sheet pulled up to their waist.
March 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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🚨Fandom Trumps Hate auction is still open until tomorrow, March 1st, 8pm ET!

If you‘d like me to draw you something while supporting some great causes, here is my offer:

fth2025offerings.dreamwidth.org/207463.html
A collage of different cross hatching drawings by the posting artist.
February 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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I’m offering art for a good cause @fandomtrumpshate.bsky.social!

The auction opens on Tuesday.

You can find my offer here: fth2025offerings.dreamwidth.org/207463.html

#TheOldGuard #BlackSails #XMFC and open to other movie/TV show fandoms 🏴‍☠️⚔️🦹🏳️‍🌈
Six cross hatching portraits in two rows with text beneath, saying: I’m participating in Fandom Trumps Hate again! Things have been pretty fucked up and dark lately, and many of us feel helpless. But all the more important is it to stay engaged and do what we can. For me one of those things is using my art to support good causes. FTH is a fandom auction that supports a range of small, progressive non-profits. You can get something personally made for you, and know your money goes to help others!
February 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Drawing my rage buddy.

#BlackSails #JamesFlint #CrossHatching #ArtSky #MyArt
A multicoloured cross hatching portrait of Captain James Flint from Black Sails. He’s shown in half profile staring ahead, frowning and with his lips pressed into a tight line. His hair is shorn and he’s wearing his trademark dark leather coat. His all over expression is grim and determined. Angry, but controlled.
February 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Found.

Because sometimes we just need to believe in a happy ending.
#BlackSails #FlintHamilton #Fanart #JamesFlint #ThomasHamilton #ArtSky #MyArt
A cross hatching of James Flint and Thomas Hamilton from Black Sails. They can be seen in a close up, holding on to each other. Thomas is turned away from the viewer, and James is seen in profile, leaning into Thomas with his eyes closed and face pressed against Thomas’ cheek / neck, looking overcome with emotion. He has his arms slung around Thomas’ shoulders while Thomas’ left hand is resting at the nape of James’ neck.
February 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The book burnings of the Nazis in 1933 are well documented. Far less known is that one of their main targets was Magnus Hirschfeld’s sexological institute in Berlin, which offered treatment to trans people and was part of the gay rights movement. Its priceless research went up in flames.
A black and white photography of a group of members of the Hirschfeld Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin at one of their celebrations from the time before it’s destruction in 1933. A historical picture of the book burnings by the Nazis in May of 1933 on the Opernplatz in Berlin.
February 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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The absolute hot rage I felt seeing this.

These fucking fuckers.
Comment box on how to improve the internet page of Stonewall Monument, filled with text reading: By acknowledging the ACTUAL history and achievement of Trans and Genderqueer people who were always a part of the fight this monument used to commemorate. Not using our own historic sites to distort the truth about who we are. The Nazis burned a whole library of books trying to erase us. It didn't work. Neither will this. Shame on you.
February 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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There’s just something incredibly satisfying about everyone in #BlackSails being pissed off as hell.

Queer people and women especially. If you haven’t watched it, I can’t recommend it enough. Feels cathartic.

#MirandaBarlow #MyArt #ArtSky #ArtTherapy
A cross hatching portrait of Miranda from Black Sails. She is in her shift, with her hair falling loose and somewhat tangled down her back. She’s seen in half profile, facing the viewer with a bitter look.
February 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM