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illustrator, cat parent, gamer and all-around nerd. they/any πŸ–±οΈ | inkmavenart.com βœ‰οΈ | inkmavenart (at) gmail . com TAGS | #anthro #furry #humanoid #creature #traditional #digital

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We'll be there πŸ’ͺ

12.10.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I would *love* to do more couple work! Here's a few off the top of my head.

09.10.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my goodness you made @byzil.bsky.social too??? Byzil's a wonderful client of mine.

How we never met earlier than we did is mind-boggling πŸ˜‚

Wonderful work here, I love the wasp/bee (and the raptor πŸ˜‰)

09.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, the best way to make an artist’s day is by being very specific about what you like about a piece. Geek out a lil. Gush over how they use line, color, texture. Every mark is layed down by the artist, so if you can connect with those little moments, it helps the artist feel seen.

24.09.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3327    πŸ” 1201    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 41

Ooooh the motion in this one is absolutely lovely!

13.09.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you I'm so glad you enjoyed them! I'm *very* partial to blue and gold so I think Neferi is probably my favorite.

13.09.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A thread about FM's secret theme this year, which I was honored to be able to assist with!

'Grats to Ringer and the rest of the team for pulling off the surprise pivot, I had lots of people stop by my table to talk about how cool they thought it was πŸ”₯

12.09.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg congraaaats πŸ˜­πŸ’™

Best of luck selling these two, I'm appalled the dragon still hasn't sold yet! It's gorgeous work.

12.09.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pls spam more!! πŸ”₯

10.09.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Confession time: it took me a shamefully long time to realize that people posting the "Human artists! Share/repost art with X thing" threads just meant art *made by* humans, not only artists who drew humans.

I was like, 'man, what have they got against furries and animal/creature artists?' πŸ˜‚

09.09.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No prob! I get the sense that it's one of those programs that can be as simple or complex as you want to make it.

09.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't personally used it but I'm pretty sure my friend @enchantedpencil.bsky.social swears by SketchUp? Hopefully they can speak more to it's ease of use but it looks like it has a free browser version.

09.09.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of a traditional illustration featuring two foxes, hand in hand and strolling down a path through trees that are just beginning to change colors.

A photograph of a traditional illustration featuring two foxes, hand in hand and strolling down a path through trees that are just beginning to change colors.

A traditional illustration done in alcohol ink markers. It features a pair of foxes walking a forest path, hand in hand and engaged in conversation.

A traditional illustration done in alcohol ink markers. It features a pair of foxes walking a forest path, hand in hand and engaged in conversation.

A commission that got a little extra love for Makalu and Lego πŸ‚

#traditional β€’ #furry β€’ #furryart

07.09.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cheeky tuxedo cat sits in front of the camera, decisively between their seat and current project.

A cheeky tuxedo cat sits in front of the camera, decisively between their seat and current project.

Aforementioned cheeky tuxedo sits upon the very chair the photographer is meant to be sitting in. The light casts a sleek shine that accentuates the scritch-marks in her fur.

Aforementioned cheeky tuxedo sits upon the very chair the photographer is meant to be sitting in. The light casts a sleek shine that accentuates the scritch-marks in her fur.

Upside: homecon means I get to work I my office.

Downside: my manager is a menace and is trying her best to prevent me from working (she stole my chair when I got up to plug in my phone)...

07.09.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you would like a one-of-a-kind memento of the late Corvus Fitzgerald St. Paul, you may bid on this plushie in our charity auction!
All proceeds go to @thestreetdogco.bsky.social

05.09.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic sandhill crane. They are wearing clothing that is a very light pink with darker pink floral design. The text reads "Suspect: Byeol Yoon, the researcher"

A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic sandhill crane. They are wearing clothing that is a very light pink with darker pink floral design. The text reads "Suspect: Byeol Yoon, the researcher"

A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic wild canine. They are wearing an elegant blue dress with golden jewelry and a collar-like shawl. The text reads "Suspec: Neferi Adio, the diplomat"

A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic wild canine. They are wearing an elegant blue dress with golden jewelry and a collar-like shawl. The text reads "Suspec: Neferi Adio, the diplomat"

A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic amphibian. He is shades of brown and orange, and is wearing a very pale blue suit with sunglasses on his head. His hands are spread in a cocky pose. The text reads "Suspect: Edwin Akerson, the entrepreneur"

A graphic containing artwork of an anthropomorphic amphibian. He is shades of brown and orange, and is wearing a very pale blue suit with sunglasses on his head. His hands are spread in a cocky pose. The text reads "Suspect: Edwin Akerson, the entrepreneur"

Have you been keeping up with the clues on whokilledcorv.us?

We’ve managed to get ahold of transcripts for some of the suspect interviews – give them a read and see whether you notice anything suspicious!

06.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic containing artwork of Corvus St Paul. There is a red x drawn over his eye, and red splatter in the background. The text reads "Victim: Corvus St. Paul, the benefactor."

A graphic containing artwork of Corvus St Paul. There is a red x drawn over his eye, and red splatter in the background. The text reads "Victim: Corvus St. Paul, the benefactor."

A graphic containing artwork of Liam Shultz, an anthropomorphic dog with a brown, schnauzer-like appearance. He is wearing a blue dress shirt, brown pants, and suspenders. The text reads "Investigator: Liam Schultz, the detective."

A graphic containing artwork of Liam Shultz, an anthropomorphic dog with a brown, schnauzer-like appearance. He is wearing a blue dress shirt, brown pants, and suspenders. The text reads "Investigator: Liam Schultz, the detective."

Shock! Horror! Our beloved Corvus St. Paul has been murdered! A detective is already on the scene, but this case is too big to unravel alone.

Visit whokilledcorv.us throughout the con for the suspects and clues to close this case.

Only you can solve this sordid corvid crime before The Gala ends!

05.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

LOL I'm glad you like Cole!

Designing every single one of these characters was a treat, mad props to themeing staff.

07.09.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A lined illustration on toned paper of an anthro behemoth character, done up in future-fantasy barbarian garb. He's posing with a BIG sword.

A lined illustration on toned paper of an anthro behemoth character, done up in future-fantasy barbarian garb. He's posing with a BIG sword.

A pen sketch on toned paper of a faun. He is tinkering with a toy, sewing shut open seams in the fabric.

A pen sketch on toned paper of a faun. He is tinkering with a toy, sewing shut open seams in the fabric.

First two commissions for #FurryMigration done! ✨️

Toned lineart for @bzx34.bsky.social and a sketch for Mick.

β€’ #traditional β€’ #furry β€’ #humanoid β€’

06.09.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my god please back this project, this is exactly what we artists need. LICENSING PLATFORM!

28.08.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 119    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a pink post-it note. In blue pen, a curled up tabby cat is sketched, with latte-art inspired stripes.

A photo of a pink post-it note. In blue pen, a curled up tabby cat is sketched, with latte-art inspired stripes.

Shout out to this little latte cat I drew for a coffee shop downtown sometime last year. They had a little collection of cat scribbles going so I added to the collection.

β€’ #traditional β€’ #creature β€’

26.08.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Man your shape language is so good in every one of these! That floof has such believable volume.

23.08.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Might have a leak in our ceiling that's in need of repair 😞
Still taking commissions to cover this- Would super appreciate reposts to pass this along!

19.08.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a sketch done in fine ballpoint pen with blue colored felt tip pen accents.

A photo of a sketch done in fine ballpoint pen with blue colored felt tip pen accents.

A photo of a sketch done with colored felt tip pens (red fill on the base outfit was done with an art marker, but the rest is all pen). The sketch features lots of crosshatching work.

A photo of a sketch done with colored felt tip pens (red fill on the base outfit was done with an art marker, but the rest is all pen). The sketch features lots of crosshatching work.

I find that the colored ink in the microns are quite dark (esp. when you draw over the same area multiple times) and the others are brighter overall, which works nicely for what I'm generally doing (some photos attached!)

They're not bad, just lacking the broader range of the staedtler/stabilo imo.

18.08.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In black specifically, microns are my preference because I've had the best luck with ink-fastness (?) With that brand.

The copic pens I've had in the past had a tendency to smudge when I erased/colored over, although it's possible my paper choice was also a factor. It has been a while though!

18.08.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've tried copic, and Zebra brand brush pens, I do like the Zebra ones but controlling the line weight is a completely different skillset than with the hard nibs.

Most recently I've been trying some stabilo and staedtler colored lining pensβ€”I like them both a lot (more than colored microns).

18.08.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A sample photo of micron pens in various sized nibs.

A sample photo of micron pens in various sized nibs.

Not sure if you're looking for recommendations or if these are any easier to find, but I really like these. Especially the finer tips (005, 01-02) and the BR/1 which have a little give to them. Maybe they're easier to find? 🀞

17.08.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooooh traditional?? πŸ‘€βœ¨οΈ

17.08.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooooh the transparency with the skeleton and the dress are so cool! 😍

16.08.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A stylized illustration of a dancing magenta and black dragon. She is doing a handstand with her wings outstretched, the outer fringe of feathers are a rainbow of neon colors. The voluminous fringe of bands near her face are also decorated with neons, and around her arm, neck, and tail are bright glowsticks. Across her back, shoulders, and thighs are glowing, brightly colored scales.

A stylized illustration of a dancing magenta and black dragon. She is doing a handstand with her wings outstretched, the outer fringe of feathers are a rainbow of neon colors. The voluminous fringe of bands near her face are also decorated with neons, and around her arm, neck, and tail are bright glowsticks. Across her back, shoulders, and thighs are glowing, brightly colored scales.

A really lovely and nostalgic exchange piece I can finally reveal for @ratwednesday.art of their scene dragon, Flicker!

I'm learning quickly that if you leave me alone with bright neons, eventually halftones get involved πŸ˜‚

#digital β€’ #creature β€’ #sparkledog β€’ #dragonart

23.11.2024 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 204    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

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