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Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Quote with art you have gotten from other artists and promote them! 🤎🎨

The Winged Waypoint 🪽🗺️

@macratart.bsky.social
@majorleeman.bsky.social
@yeeshastone.bsky.social
@artistsince05.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who has made art of my Mapwing! Go check them out!

Drawing of a Mapwing by @macratart.bsky.social
This was the first attack I ever received on ArtFight. I love the ruffled look the Mapwing has in this drawing. I’m still thankful to MacRat for drawing this!

Drawing of a Mapwing by @majorleeman.bsky.social
It’s cool to see my creature mid-flight like this. Than you again for drawing my bird!

Sculled Mini of a Mapwing by @yeeshastone.bsky.social
This honestly just blew me away. I never expected to see my Mapwing in 3D like this! Yeesha actually sent this mini to me, and I gave it a place of honor in “The BIIIG Case”.

Drawing of a Mapwing by @artistsince05.bsky.social
It’s cool to see a Mapwing drawn in pure black and white like this! It feels like a sketch a researcher might make upon seeing one for the first time! Thank you again for drawing my bird!

January 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Happy #DragonAppreciationDay !

Here are some of my favorite Draconic drawings I’ve made over the years! I really should draw some more often.

#AppreciateADragonDay #Flapple #Dragonborn #Giratina

Drawing of my Splatoon Inksona, dressed as a Copper Dragon for Halloween! He guards a hoard of sweet treats, but is willing to part with them in exchange for a good joke.

Drawing of a Flapple using the move Dragon Pulse.

Drawing of a Tungsten Dragonborn. He is clothed in a kimono decorated with a desert sunset and armed with a katana enchanted with the swiftness of a sandstorm.

Drawing of my concept for a Mega Giratina (Origin Form). Its tendrils have expanded into three claws at each end, and its horns have grown additional curves and barbs. Its patterns have grown jagged and sharp, and an extra set of tendrils have sprouted from its tail. In this form, it has adapted to dragging its foes into the Distortion World, guaranteeing a home-field advantage.

January 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

[Repost]
Happy #FrostyFest to those who are playing and/or celebrating! Wishing you fun games and no disconnections!
#Splatoon #Splatfest

Drawing of my Splatoon Inksona in a special FrostyFest outfit (gold, green, and red paddle jack). I drew him hanging an ornament on a Christmas tree. The ornament is meant to be a nativity scene with squids instead of humans.

January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Congratulations on reaching 2.5K!🎉

Hello! I’m Zerixander! I draw various things I enjoy, including Pokémon, Splatoon, & D&D! I paint miniatures in my spare time as well!

Drawing of a Buizel Wizard, equipped with a cloak and spellbook crafted from a deadly Aboleth Broodmother.
Buizel is from Pokémon.
Aboleth Broodmother is a concept by Loot Tavern.

Quilleran is a Quilava Sorcerer I created for use in Dungeons and Dragons. He usually wears a crown and cape based on Dialga, and uses a replica time gear as an arcane focus.

Reference Sheet of my Splatoon Inksona, Zerixander Delphanis.

Painted miniature of a Blue Dragon Wyrmling, standing atop a ruined pyramid.
Mini by Sordane Publishing.
Printed and Painted by me.

January 6, 2026 at 12:26 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Presenting a (severely belated) drawing for #brushweek2025 Day 1: Cosmic Brush! I took my original creature, the Mapwing, and changed its patterns to resemble solar system maps! This was a fun exercise!

Cosmic Redesign of my original creature: the Mapwing. Unlike its traditional kin, this rare variant is capable of interstellar flight. Its patterns have changed to resemble maps of star systems, showing planets, orbital trails, and even comets! They still possess the innate desire to congregate at locations of note, often appearing near system boundaries or important planetoids. Their disorienting screech has adapted to disrupt sensors on spacecraft, making them dangerous to approach.

December 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

QRP to reintroduce yourself!

Greetings! I’m Zerixander. I create drawings of various things I enjoy, including Pokémon, Splatoon, & D&D! I also enjoy painting miniatures of various kinds (mostly D&D). I have a small world-building project that I work on sometimes in art & writing.

Drawing of my Splatoon Inksona, based on my gear settings in Splatoon 3.

Drawing of a Mapwing, a fictional species of bird I came up with for a world-building project. These birds bear markings similar to maps, and are known to congregate at important borders and waypoints.

Painted miniature of Nomi, the Quaking Earth. This Kaiju resembles an enormous beetle, sharing traits of both male and female kabuto beetles. The mini is posed flying over ruins as it sprays a gout of corrosive acid.
Nomi was created by DnD Shorts & Loot Tavern.
Model by Archvillain Games
Printed and Painted by me.

December 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

WIP of a minature North Pole from the Dragon Trappers Lodge. I’m really happy with how it’s come out so far! However, I’m struggling to figure out how to paint letters on to the arrow signs… How else will adventurers find their way to Santa’s Workshop!?!
#minipainting #wip

In-progress North Pole in Miniature scale. I’m glad the modeler thought to make the stripes on the pole 3D. Made it much easier to paint. How if I could just figure out how to put letters on the sign…
Mini by the Dragon Trappers Lodge.
Printed and painted by me.

December 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Good luck to everyone! I’m hoping for a comic of my Inksona meeting the Soarin’ Squids!

In-game screenshot of my Inksona’s loadout (Splatoon 3).

December 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

It’s finished! I took this unfinished lead-based dwarf mini my dad started painting long ago, and I finished painting it! I tried to stick to the original color scheme, while adding some new details. I showed him to my dad, & he loves it! I’m glad I could carry on a family tradition!
#minipainting

Painted mini of a dwarf with a sword. My dad started painting this mini before I was even born! Years later, he found it and showed it to me. He said he never got around to finishing it, so I decided to pick up where he left off! One of my favorite additions was using blue shade to give the sword a magical upgrade feel.

November 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Sorry, I was not aware. If I can change my suggestion, maybe a Blade Knight from Kirby?

Blade Knight, a sword-wielding enemy from Kirby.

November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

I have an exciting project I’m starting!
A while back, my dad showed me a lead mini from when he played #dnd in 2nd edition. He used to paint minis too, but he never finished this one. Seeing as I’ve taken up the craft, I decided (with his permission) to finish what he started!
#minipainting

Partially painted mini from my father. He told me this was a dwarf. With his permission, I plan to finish painting it! Carefully, of course. It is made of lead…

Bottom side of the mini. It appears to be a Ral Partha Miniature from 1979 (if I’m reading the bottom correctly). If anyone out there can help identify where this mini came from, I would appreciate it! I’ve been searching online, and I can’t find a match.

November 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Thank you for the opportunity!
I’m Zerix! I draw primarily fanart and original creatures for a fictional world I’m working on. I also paint miniatures for Dungeons & Dragons!

@electrafirefly.bsky.social
@hasirats.bsky.social

Drawing of a Buizel Wizard, equipped with a cloak and spellbook crafted from an Aboleth Broodmother.

Drawing of a Mapwing, a fictional bird I came up with for a World-building project of mine.

Painted Miniature of a Water Elemental from Dungeons & Dragons.
Mini sculpt by Miniatures Blueprint.
Printed and painted by me.

November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Presenting a mini I painted recently: King Blrrk, a sentient Gelatinous Cube crime lord created by @hitpointpress.bsky.social ! This guy was a lot of fun to paint! He’s so goofy yet intimidating! I look forward to the day my players are a high enough level to fight him!

Painted Miniature of King Blrrk, a sentient Gelatinous Cube crime crime lord created by Hit Point Press. I printed him using a clear green resin so that he would have a nice gooey appearance. And to give the pseudopods some pop, I painted a fluorescent green paint underneath him before gluing to the base.

Painted Miniature of King Blrrk, a sentient Gelatinous Cube crime crime lord created by Hit Point Press. His lore says he was brought to life by a magic gemstone, so I painted the gems oozing from his body in bright colors.

Painted Miniature of King Blrrk, a sentient Gelatinous Cube crime crime lord created by Hit Point Press. I based the colors of his throne off the off the official artwork. I wanted it to have a look of old velvet that has been sitting there and slowly matting down. I was planning on adding shading, but I think the flat coloring helps the ooze stand out more.

Painted Miniature of King Blrrk, a sentient Gelatinous Cube crime crime lord created by Hit Point Press. For his gems, I used a green shade on the edges to help them seem trapped in the goo. As for the crown, I used a fluorescent green paint to make it seem like it’s just slightly rising out of the top of his body.

October 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Normally I’d ask for a drawing of my Inksona, but I’m gonna mix it up a bit. Any chance you would be willing to do my Quilava character, Quilleran, in pose 1 please?

October 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Raffle Prize #3:
Presenting @frowwowaysenshew.bsky.social ‘s anthro-cat character, Chims, who seems to have just gotten off a very thrilling and dizzying roller coaster. (Seems like someone didn’t read the sign…)
I think this turned out well! I hope you like it!

Drawing of @frowwowaysenshew.bsky.social ‘s anthro-cat character, Chims, who seems to have just gotten off a very thrilling and dizzying roller coaster. According to the character’s owner, he tends to be absent-minded at times, and it seems he missed the sign labeled “MOST LOOPS IN A SINGLE COASTER!” To go with the theme park scenario, I drew Chims with a hat depicting the coaster’s symbol, and a fairground teddy bear (loosely based on a Bewear).

October 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

I mean, he’s basically a yellow Snivy, so I’m happy with this!

October 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

I’ve updated my Profile Pic for the spooky month! Thank you @electrafirefly.bsky.social for drawing my Inksona! He’s dressed as an Aboleth from D&D, a dangerous eldritch squid monster! I love how there’s a shadow of a true Aboleth in the background too!

Drawing of my Inksona, dressed as an Aboleth from Dungeons and Dragons! This artwork was drawn by @electrafirefly.bsky.social . The costume is a plush cap of an Aboleth head. In the background, a shadowy drawing of a real Aboleth can also be seen.

October 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Happy birthday! And good luck to everyone!🐙

In-game screenshot of my Inksona in Splatoon 3.

September 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Raffle Prize #2:
Presenting @hasirats.bsky.social ‘s Inksona, performing a mighty spin attack with the Ultra Stamp! All who challenge her shall fall under the force of a thousand tentacles!
I’m really happy with how this turned out! I hope you like it!
#splatoon

A drawing of Hasrat’s Inksona, performing a spin attack with her Ultra Stamp. I referenced King Dedede’s Final Smash from SSBU for the pose. I’m especially proud of this piece! It was fun figuring out the posing and the ink effects!

September 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Congratulations on reaching 900! Here’s hoping to 1000 soon!

Hello! I’m Zerixander. I draw various fanart of Splatoon and Pokémon, along with lots of other things. I have a worldbuilding project I work on from time to time. I also paint miniatures for D&D and for fun!

Drawing of a Buizel Wizard, equipped with a spellbook and cloak crafted from an Aboleth Broodmother.

A Mapwing, an original creature I came up with for a Sci-fi/fantasy world I am working on.

A photo depicting various miniatures I have painted.

September 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Happy #Silksong Release Day!
Here are some of my past Hollow Knight themed projects in celebration! I’ve done minis of the graceful Hornet and the mighty Dung Defender. I also recently made this pin based on the Baldur Shell charm!

Miniature of Hornet from the Hollow Knight series. I was torn when making her to make the base resemble Greenpath or Kingdom’s Edge. I went with Greenpath, using some grassy basing coated in dark green contrast.
Mini by Vspinax.
Printed and painted by me.

Miniature of the Dung Defender from the Hollow Knight series. It took a lot of coats to get the red just right. For the base, I used air-dry clay and a Wet Mud paint to get the look of his ‘unique’ battleground.
Mini by Vspinax.
Printed and painted by me.

Baldur Shell Charm pin from the Hollow Knight series. I used an iridescent paint to get the blue shine of the shell. In person, it looks blue with reddish edges.
Model from PretzelANGRY.
Printed and painted by me.

September 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Raffle Prize 1:
Presenting Skeeter, a Pokémon OC from @2manystripes.bsky.social ! I thought it would be cool to draw this Dragonite/Yanma fusion using the move Dragon Tail! He was a fun character to draw. I hope you like it!

Drawing of Skeeter, a Dragonite/Yanma fusion belonging to @2manystripes.bsky.social . I drew him using the move Dragon Tail.

September 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Zerixander

@zerixander.bsky.social

Presenting a new mini: a Cyberman Soldier from #DoctorWho ! I don’t know much about the series, but I found a licensed bestiary for D&D, & the Cybermen seem really interesting! So I found a mini based on the Cybus lineage, & tested out a chrome paint marker. I think he came out well!
#minipainting