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Ben Tomimatsu ~ Open for Work

@grandpabento.bsky.social

πŸš‚ BG Design | Illustration | BG Paint πŸš‹ No AI Follow me on IG @grandpabento Email: bttomimatsu39@gmail.com Portfolio: btomimatsu.com Links: https://linktr.ee/grandpabento

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Lets meet up!! :D

22.10.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No fancy announcement this time, but if any moots are at LBX, or if you wanna meet up, I will be there Friday and in the area on Saturday and Sunday!

22.10.2025 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I had a small role in this, but it was such a fun project to be on!

18.10.2025 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhh congrats!

28.09.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small sample of drawings, on lines paper and sketch paper and newspaper and watercolor paper, drawing after drawing after drawing of the Titanic - some of my earliest drawings from 1997 and 1998 - This is just a handful of the dozens that my dad found and sent to me back in 2020.

A small sample of drawings, on lines paper and sketch paper and newspaper and watercolor paper, drawing after drawing after drawing of the Titanic - some of my earliest drawings from 1997 and 1998 - This is just a handful of the dozens that my dad found and sent to me back in 2020.

A drawing of Thomas Andrews jr (right) and J. Bruce Ismay (left) walking in front of the Titanic in her slip at Harland & Wolff, the art is in graytones with a smattering of blue sky at the top.

A drawing of Thomas Andrews jr (right) and J. Bruce Ismay (left) walking in front of the Titanic in her slip at Harland & Wolff, the art is in graytones with a smattering of blue sky at the top.

A splash page from my defunct webcomic, "Admiral" depicting the Titanic sinking, going down by the head, a few lifeboats are already in the water. A distress rocket bursts above the wreck, illuminating the area slightly.

The only distinction between sea and sky are stars.

A splash page from my defunct webcomic, "Admiral" depicting the Titanic sinking, going down by the head, a few lifeboats are already in the water. A distress rocket bursts above the wreck, illuminating the area slightly. The only distinction between sea and sky are stars.

Titanic in Cobh (formerly Queenstown) harbor, 1912. The stern of the ship overshadows a tender ship by it's stern. Smoke billows from another, hidden tender at Titanic's bow. The sky is cloudy and the ocean is a cool blue gray.

Titanic in Cobh (formerly Queenstown) harbor, 1912. The stern of the ship overshadows a tender ship by it's stern. Smoke billows from another, hidden tender at Titanic's bow. The sky is cloudy and the ocean is a cool blue gray.

I've drawn the Titanic a hilarious amount of times since 1997

16.09.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro releases final EIR for C Line extension to Torrance Metro has released its final environmental impact report for the planned extension of the C Line from Redondo Beach to Torrance, once again affirming a "hybrid" alternative as the preferred option.

A groundbreaking could occur as early as 2027

16.09.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Worst part is they pretended to stop and just drive away

06.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what the heck! Bus 19516 just blew right past a crowd of passengers at Reseda station.

06.09.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They were, from what I’m playing around with, produced anywhere between 1949 and 1952. That kinda tech was just not in US transit yet. It’s either big key system/PRR pantographs, or smaller versions seen in Cleveland or Boston

06.09.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lil' somethin' from a project that I am cooking up!

Based entirely on the art design of the 1948 Rapid Transit Now study.

05.09.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

And that ain’t even the full story since, according to Pantograph, multiple buses are over 10 min late with many being closer to 30 min late

05.09.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@metrolosangeles.bsky.social what was the point of NextGen if our buses are still just as unreliable as before

05.09.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! These are so noice!! πŸš‡

04.09.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a cat with its tongue out . ALT: a close up of a cat with its tongue out .
28.08.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@metrolosangeles.bsky.social how is there a 20 min lull in G line service at 6 PM??

28.08.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

From what I remember of this plan, it was to be a 4 track mainline (2-RR, 2 for the PE)

23.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just put in my Metro Arts application, wish me luck πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

01.08.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lololololol πŸ˜‚

22.07.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I ain’t got the attention span to track all those plot points πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

22.07.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am putting together my application for this >:)

19.07.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Working on getting my 1937 Pacific Electric map updated to make printing easier so I can finally make a little shop!

If anyone has any recs on where to host it, please give me all the advice, I'll need it 😀

14.07.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s true, especially in cities and states like ours that needs such a drastic policy shift that currently doesn’t happen

13.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WAIT DOOD WHAT??

Im like a ghost, I quietly sweep in, do what I gotta do, then poof πŸ˜…

How was the chat? I agree with some tho I do know that a lot of it has to be adjusted for the city

13.07.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I fucking hate this. No reason from @metrolosangelesbot.bsky.social on why the nest G line to NoHo is over 20 min late

12.07.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What you need to understand about recommending a show to me is that no matter how much we both know I'll like it, I can't watch it until the Neurodivergence Department in my brain approves it. I don't know when that will be, and I don't have any more control over it than you do.

What you need to understand about recommending a show to me is that no matter how much we both know I'll like it, I can't watch it until the Neurodivergence Department in my brain approves it. I don't know when that will be, and I don't have any more control over it than you do.

to anyone who's tried to get me into anything, i'm sorry

08.07.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4383    πŸ” 2275    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 157

AHHHH Thank you! And its honestly my pleasure! Keep up the good work! :D

09.07.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Background design of a cute porch full of pumpkin and vines.
www.rachelkimart.com

#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cute porch full of pumpkin and vines. www.rachelkimart.com #bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a girl gamer room full of plants and bunny themed items. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a girl gamer room full of plants and bunny themed items. www.rachelkimart.com #bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cottage core themed kitchen. www.rachelkimart.com
#bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Background design of a cottage core themed kitchen. www.rachelkimart.com #bgdesign #background design #opentoworkanimation

Rachel S Kim is: Available for BG Design Work!
www.rachelkimart.com (email for password)
rachelkimart@gmail.com

Rachel S Kim is: Available for BG Design Work! www.rachelkimart.com (email for password) rachelkimart@gmail.com

Hi it’s #portfolioday!

My name is Rachel, I’m a bg designer in animation currently available for work!
Past experience include King of the Hill (20th TVA), Batman: Caped Crusader (WBA), Titmouse, and MGA.

You can find more of my work here:
www.rachelkimart.com

#bgdesign #opentoworkanimation

09.07.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Edwardian Sitting Room

Edwardian Sitting Room

SciFi on another planet

SciFi on another planet

Remake of the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks - Winter

Remake of the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks - Winter

Rail Car from Twin Peaks

Rail Car from Twin Peaks

Hello #portfolioday !
I’m Elliott, a BG painter & roto artist
Previously - Lead Roto for a PBS documentary trilogy. Recently - CGMA BG & Layout Mentorship. I'm especially good in a small team where lots of hats are worn by everyone. Also experimenting with StopMotion puppet making & set building =D

08.07.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
art of bedroom with many toys in morning light

art of bedroom with many toys in morning light

art of dark computer room with many glowing monitors, the largest monitor with a mustached face and glasses, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of dark computer room with many glowing monitors, the largest monitor with a mustached face and glasses, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of dark laboratory with floating t-rex head, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of dark laboratory with floating t-rex head, background art for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3

art of downtown city street at night with many glowing bar signs

art of downtown city street at night with many glowing bar signs

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Judy, an illustrator and game background artist with a love for bright colors and tiny trinkets.

Prev. Background Design & Paint Lead for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & available for freelance!

πŸ’Œ judithmccroary@gmail.com
🎨 judymccroary.com

08.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi #PortfolioDay!!!! I'm Nate, I paint, and illustrate β˜† kinda busy right now but stick around if you like my stuff β˜†
πŸ±πŸ’€πŸ‘ΉπŸ‘Ύ

β˜† Bg Paint/Design, Vis-Dev + Key Artβ˜†

🎨: ndhart.carrd.co
πŸ“§: gmail.com

08.07.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 381    πŸ” 103    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

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