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Rick Martin

@fastlindyrick.bsky.social

I make lego fan art and animations of books I like; it's a slow process so art posts are infrequent. He/him. Pro-vax, pro-choice, BLM.

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Shallan arrives at Kharbranth. From chapter 3 of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. #thestormlightarchive #lego #blender

08.06.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The warder archery range features target dummies in whitecloak uniforms.  Nearby a cart sells apple brandy.

The warder archery range features target dummies in whitecloak uniforms. Nearby a cart sells apple brandy.

A fenced in earthen area serves as the melee combat training area.  A man with a wooden staff fights two men with wooden swords.  Warders and Aes Sedai look on.

A fenced in earthen area serves as the melee combat training area. A man with a wooden staff fights two men with wooden swords. Warders and Aes Sedai look on.

Two novices have snuck off to pet the horses at the stable.  Behind them, an accepted scowls as the approaches.

Two novices have snuck off to pet the horses at the stable. Behind them, an accepted scowls as the approaches.

The White Tower at Tar Valon from The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. 3/3 #thewheeloftime #robertjordan #lego

22.05.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A stall in the courtyard has a sign marked Honeycakes above a tray of baked goods.  Another stall says North Harbor tours, satisfaction guaranteed with a logo of a pink canoe.  In front, a gleeman sings for four novices.

A stall in the courtyard has a sign marked Honeycakes above a tray of baked goods. Another stall says North Harbor tours, satisfaction guaranteed with a logo of a pink canoe. In front, a gleeman sings for four novices.

Front view of the upper tower, showing the Hall of the Tower and various Ajah quarters.

Front view of the upper tower, showing the Hall of the Tower and various Ajah quarters.

Rear view of the entire structure, showing the stables and warder training grounds.

Rear view of the entire structure, showing the stables and warder training grounds.

The White Tower at Tar Valon from The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. 2/3 #thewheeloftime #robertjordan #lego

22.05.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego build of a white tower with two wings on opposite sides.  There is a bustling street out front.

A lego build of a white tower with two wings on opposite sides. There is a bustling street out front.

Closeup of a merchant cart with the sign Ol' Rigney's Pipes and Tabac.  The merchant is wearing a dark wide brimmed hat.  In the alleyway behind, vendors sell lionfish and ice peppers.

Closeup of a merchant cart with the sign Ol' Rigney's Pipes and Tabac. The merchant is wearing a dark wide brimmed hat. In the alleyway behind, vendors sell lionfish and ice peppers.

A novice in white is marking a corner of the tower with graffiti that says Elaida is a goat-kissing silverpike.  A woman in red with a gold ring is rounding the corner with a scowl on her face.

A novice in white is marking a corner of the tower with graffiti that says Elaida is a goat-kissing silverpike. A woman in red with a gold ring is rounding the corner with a scowl on her face.

Nobles, novices, Aes Sedai, and guards mingle in the entryway to the tower.

Nobles, novices, Aes Sedai, and guards mingle in the entryway to the tower.

The White Tower at Tar Valon from The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. 1/3 #thewheeloftime #robertjordan #lego

22.05.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I’m not convinced that humans are not the real problem though… (not defending AI, just saying)

14.04.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego scene of a ship sailing on an ocean towards a port in a cliff face.  Three lime green skyeels dive in and out of the water near the ship as a smiling young woman with red hair studies them.  The port city is build into a notch in the cliff face.  There are terraces of houses and towers with ramps zig zagging up between them, climbing to a palace at the top.

A lego scene of a ship sailing on an ocean towards a port in a cliff face. Three lime green skyeels dive in and out of the water near the ship as a smiling young woman with red hair studies them. The port city is build into a notch in the cliff face. There are terraces of houses and towers with ramps zig zagging up between them, climbing to a palace at the top.

Kharbranth, the City of Bells, from chapter 3 of The Way of Kings (book one of the Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson. #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #fanart #lego #blender

03.04.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego scene on the edge of a vast, broken plain.  Night is falling and the horizon fades from light blue to deep blue, with stars and a purple moon becoming visible.  In the foreground, a man in black sits on a boulder playing a flute while a man in ragged clothing watches.  A small campfire between them emits smoke in the shape of a sailing ship.

A lego scene on the edge of a vast, broken plain. Night is falling and the horizon fades from light blue to deep blue, with stars and a purple moon becoming visible. In the foreground, a man in black sits on a boulder playing a flute while a man in ragged clothing watches. A small campfire between them emits smoke in the shape of a sailing ship.

Wandersail, from chapter 57 of The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive book 1) by Brandon Sanderson. #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #lego #blender

30.03.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego scene of a battle.  The terrain is an enormous plateau broken by deep chasms, like a mud flat cracked in the sun.  On a distant hill, thousands of red and black figures surround a smaller number of warriors in blue.  In the foreground, soldiers in green and white trudge away from the battle, surrounding a smirking man in red plate armor.

A lego scene of a battle. The terrain is an enormous plateau broken by deep chasms, like a mud flat cracked in the sun. On a distant hill, thousands of red and black figures surround a smaller number of warriors in blue. In the foreground, soldiers in green and white trudge away from the battle, surrounding a smirking man in red plate armor.

(The Way of Kings spoilers) The Tower, from chapter 65 of The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive book 1 by Brandon Sanderson. #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #lego #cosmere

22.03.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego minifigure woman with dark red hair in tight braids, medium dark skin, a bow and arrow, a shield, and two spears.  She is wearing a black wrap around her lower face, rugged clothes in shades of tan, and brown boots.  An inset shows an alternate look with a tan wrap around her head concealing her hair.

A lego minifigure woman with dark red hair in tight braids, medium dark skin, a bow and arrow, a shield, and two spears. She is wearing a black wrap around her lower face, rugged clothes in shades of tan, and brown boots. An inset shows an alternate look with a tan wrap around her head concealing her hair.

Aviendha from The Wheel of Time, based on the depiction by Ayoola Smart in the TV show. Season 3 premiers Thursday! #thewheeloftime #robertjordan #lego

08.03.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With season 3 of #TheWheelofTime coming out I made a wallpaper of my Rosamund Moiraine drawing on Patreon. If you're not a patron, you can now buy all of my wallpaper posts individually. Patreon helps me keep my career so any support is appreciated!
www.patreon.com/posts/123571...
#wallpaper #art

04.03.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A large lego scene showing a region ofmany plateaus with chasms in between.  A huge black beast with an exoskeleton, four foreclaws, and many legs is rearing from a chasm facing four men in plate armor.  Hundreds of soldiers stand behind, and there are nobles further back.  Two large crab beasts are on the periphery.  The shadow of the greatshell stretches towards the four men in plate.

A large lego scene showing a region ofmany plateaus with chasms in between. A huge black beast with an exoskeleton, four foreclaws, and many legs is rearing from a chasm facing four men in plate armor. Hundreds of soldiers stand behind, and there are nobles further back. Two large crab beasts are on the periphery. The shadow of the greatshell stretches towards the four men in plate.

The chasmfiend hunt, from chapter 13 of The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive book 1) by Brandon Sanderson. A printed version will be on display at JordanCon in April. #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #chasmfiend #lego #blender

02.03.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Experimenting with cymatics. Glyph from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

25.02.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the first I’ve heard of Tylinstoy being problematic; thank you for making me aware. I was only able to find one other brief reference on bsky; where would you suggest I look to better understand the situation?

14.02.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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More experimenting. Adolin and Maya in the house! #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #lego #blender

29.01.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cape/wind physics test. (Also testing the functionality of posting videos here.) Dalinar, from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Is this how you envision shardblades, or is the material different somehow? #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #lego #blender

21.01.2025 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm excited to see there's a #booktok #book conversation tab here. Book art is my favorite art to do. I've got #wheeloftime art out the wazoo. Here's Rand being all...Rand. I really don't think he was whiny. I think he was a kid and handed a heavy burden. #sympathyforthedragon

19.01.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego scene showing a curved alleyway at night.  Two women are surrounded by four rough-looking men.  To the right, tiers of buildings climb a steep mountainside.  Overhead, a field of stars surrounds a pale blue moon.  One of the men has been turned to a glassy quartz and another is enveloped by fire.  Lightning bolts are emanating from one of the women’s hands and are striking the two remaining men.  The other woman appears startled and concerned.

A lego scene showing a curved alleyway at night. Two women are surrounded by four rough-looking men. To the right, tiers of buildings climb a steep mountainside. Overhead, a field of stars surrounds a pale blue moon. One of the men has been turned to a glassy quartz and another is enveloped by fire. Lightning bolts are emanating from one of the women’s hands and are striking the two remaining men. The other woman appears startled and concerned.

The Lesson, from chapter 36 of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #lego #fanart #blender

14.01.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
3D render of a lego scene in a fantasy city.  A dark haired girl with a cape made of many ribbons soars over the rooftops.  Swirling mist fills the night air.  Three beams of blue light extend from the girl to nearby points of metal, including a coin, a window frame, and a point behind her below the line of sight.

3D render of a lego scene in a fantasy city. A dark haired girl with a cape made of many ribbons soars over the rooftops. Swirling mist fills the night air. Three beams of blue light extend from the girl to nearby points of metal, including a coin, a window frame, and a point behind her below the line of sight.

Vin steelpushing through Luthadel, from Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. #lego #mistborn #brandonsanderson #cosmere

04.01.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the south.  Minifigures of Azure and the nine different types of true spren surround Lasting Integrity on a promontory over the bead sea.  Various spren in their Shadesmar forms wander around the scene, including two fearspren, two anticipationspren, and four gloryspren.  Several dozen LEDs hover over the bead sea.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the south. Minifigures of Azure and the nine different types of true spren surround Lasting Integrity on a promontory over the bead sea. Various spren in their Shadesmar forms wander around the scene, including two fearspren, two anticipationspren, and four gloryspren. Several dozen LEDs hover over the bead sea.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the east.  A pair of corrupted Oathgate spren are front and center here.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the east. A pair of corrupted Oathgate spren are front and center here.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the north.  Four gloryspren twist and dive in flight over the bead sea.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the north. Four gloryspren twist and dive in flight over the bead sea.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the west.  A pair of uncorrupted Oathgate spren are front and center here.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view of the Shadesmar portion from the west. A pair of uncorrupted Oathgate spren are front and center here.

Lego Stormlight chess set, based on The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. 4/4

04.12.2024 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the west.  The side of the board is inset with a depiction of the Stormfather as a face made of clouds, bracketed by two Larkin exoskeletons.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the west. The side of the board is inset with a depiction of the Stormfather as a face made of clouds, bracketed by two Larkin exoskeletons.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the north, showing depictions of the nine Unmade.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the north, showing depictions of the nine Unmade.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the east.  The side of the board depicts the Nightwatcher as a green face made of vines with two extremely long, sinuous arms.  She is bracketed by two Larkin exoskeletons.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the east. The side of the board depicts the Nightwatcher as a green face made of vines with two extremely long, sinuous arms. She is bracketed by two Larkin exoskeletons.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the south, showing depictions of the ten Heralds.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the south, showing depictions of the ten Heralds.

Lego Stormlight chess set, based on The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. 3/4

04.12.2024 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the southwest.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the southwest.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the northwest.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the northwest.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the northeast.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the northeast.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the southeast.

Lego Stormlight chess set, view from the southeast.

Lego Stormlight chess set, based on The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. 2/4

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Lego Stormlight chess white pieces.  Pawns are Rysn, Teft, Lopen, Rlain, Skar, Sigzil, Renarin, and Rock.  Rooks are Shallan's three personas plus Pattern and Jasnah.  Knights are Adolin with Maya and Sureblood and Lift with Wyndle.  Bishops are Kaladin and Szeth.  Queen is Navani in her flying pod and King is Dalinar on Urithiru.

Lego Stormlight chess white pieces. Pawns are Rysn, Teft, Lopen, Rlain, Skar, Sigzil, Renarin, and Rock. Rooks are Shallan's three personas plus Pattern and Jasnah. Knights are Adolin with Maya and Sureblood and Lift with Wyndle. Bishops are Kaladin and Szeth. Queen is Navani in her flying pod and King is Dalinar on Urithiru.

Stormlight chess black pieces.  Pawns are Listeners.  Rooks are Thunderclasts.  Knights are Amaram with Yelig-nar and Lezian the Pursuer.  Bishops are a Shanay-im (Heavenly One) and Vyre (Moash).  Queen is Rayse and King is Taravangian.

Stormlight chess black pieces. Pawns are Listeners. Rooks are Thunderclasts. Knights are Amaram with Yelig-nar and Lezian the Pursuer. Bishops are a Shanay-im (Heavenly One) and Vyre (Moash). Queen is Rayse and King is Taravangian.

Lego Stormlight chess set, southwest view.  The top level is the board and the bottom level is Shadesmar.  The top level is held up by four crystal trees in the corners and Lasting Integrity in the center.  There are two pairs of Oathgates including spren and there are LEDs in the bead sea.

Lego Stormlight chess set, southwest view. The top level is the board and the bottom level is Shadesmar. The top level is held up by four crystal trees in the corners and Lasting Integrity in the center. There are two pairs of Oathgates including spren and there are LEDs in the bead sea.

Top view of the board.  A map of Roshar is inset into the middle four rows of the board.

Top view of the board. A map of Roshar is inset into the middle four rows of the board.

Lego Stormlight chess set, based on The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. This will be on display in the art show at JordanCon 2025. Who would you have cast differently for the pieces? 1/4 #thestormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #fanart #lego #chess

04.12.2024 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Art of Ariel Burgess Calendar | Zazzle Dragons and Dynamic Women! Ariel's new 2025 Calendar is filled with crystals, fairies, mermaids, witches, dragons and more. With lots of wonderous landscapes and joyful characters. Enjoy your 2025 yea...

I made a 2025 calendar of fantasy art and it's available now! Your support would make my season πŸ’— www.zazzle.com/2025_art_of_...

02.12.2024 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lego minifigure of Brandon Sanderson wearing glasses, a dark red holiday sweater, and jeans.  The sweater has three rows of allomantic symbols interwoven with snowflakes and zig zag lines, matching the design of the sweater sold on Brandon's website.

Lego minifigure of Brandon Sanderson wearing glasses, a dark red holiday sweater, and jeans. The sweater has three rows of allomantic symbols interwoven with snowflakes and zig zag lines, matching the design of the sweater sold on Brandon's website.

Happy holidays! Here's Brandon Sanderson sporting a Mistborn holiday sweater. The original sweater was designed by Priscilla Spencer (@priscellie.bsky.social) of Dragonsteel, and I modified the proportions slightly to fit on a minifigure. #brandonsanderson #mistborn #lego #fanart

01.12.2024 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

And you garden… so you are basically Sam Gamgee?

20.11.2024 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego build in progress of The White Tower of Tar Valon, from The Wheel of Time.  The building is white marble with detailed ornamentation with ornamental shrubs and flowers along the facade.  There is a fountain out front in the shape of the white flame.  A peddler has a cart with the sign β€œOl’ Rigney’s Pipes & Tabac.”

A lego build in progress of The White Tower of Tar Valon, from The Wheel of Time. The building is white marble with detailed ornamentation with ornamental shrubs and flowers along the facade. There is a fountain out front in the shape of the white flame. A peddler has a cart with the sign β€œOl’ Rigney’s Pipes & Tabac.”

Working on JordanCon art show builds.

17.11.2024 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lego-built paperclip with a face, representing the species "the 3 2 1".

Lego-built paperclip with a face, representing the species "the 3 2 1".

Lego-built blue flamingo crossed with a lantern fish, representing the Esca.

Lego-built blue flamingo crossed with a lantern fish, representing the Esca.

Lego minifigures of Decibel, Mira, and Oort.

Lego minifigures of Decibel, Mira, and Oort.

Lego-built sentient topiary, representing the Klavaret.

Lego-built sentient topiary, representing the Klavaret.

It sounds like @catvalente.bsky.social is going to be around BSky more; in honor of that, here are a few of my favorite lego-built species from Space Opera.

13.11.2024 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lego chess set with two levels.  The top level shows a standard chess board with the map of Roshar inset into the checkerboard pattern, and the lower level shows Shadesmar.  The black pieces show Parshendi / Listeners / Fused and the white pieces show Bridge Four and several Knights Radiant.  The Shadesmar portion has four crystal trees at the cornersand the tower city of Lasting Integrity which serve to support the upper level.

A lego chess set with two levels. The top level shows a standard chess board with the map of Roshar inset into the checkerboard pattern, and the lower level shows Shadesmar. The black pieces show Parshendi / Listeners / Fused and the white pieces show Bridge Four and several Knights Radiant. The Shadesmar portion has four crystal trees at the cornersand the tower city of Lasting Integrity which serve to support the upper level.

Lego Stormlight chess set! Based on the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. I haven't posted in ages since I've been working on this beast. It has 94 custom prints and 59 minifigures. It will be on display in the JordanCon 2025 art show. More pics on the way!

13.11.2024 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi! We are all glad that you are here.

13.11.2024 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

10.06.2024 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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