Zack Bel's Avatar

Zack Bel

@zackbel.bsky.social

Author, bookseller, shopkeeper, queer and disabled. Writing and living in the far south of Australia. They/them. https://www.zackbel.com

522 Followers  |  213 Following  |  229 Posts  |  Joined: 14.08.2023
Posts Following

Posts by Zack Bel (@zackbel.bsky.social)

An illustration featuring Rook - Ivy in a pink gown with armored details, Lucanis laying on her lap, holding her hand, and Spite playing with her hair from behind. The night terrace is being dimly lit, and there are three curious crows watching them.

An illustration featuring Rook - Ivy in a pink gown with armored details, Lucanis laying on her lap, holding her hand, and Spite playing with her hair from behind. The night terrace is being dimly lit, and there are three curious crows watching them.

A commission for Ellen, it was such a delight to work on thisβ˜ΊοΈπŸ©·πŸ¦β€β¬›
#rookanis #datv

07.02.2026 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 649    πŸ” 166    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."

A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."

Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! πŸŽ‰

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky

07.02.2026 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 164    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 14

The companies have officially announced that they're doing this - shifting consumer factories to produce exclusively for AI data centers. I'm not sure why you think its not true. They're not trying to hide that this is why.

05.02.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

oh to be the hero of kvatch riding shadowmere around the lake rumare looking for some ayleid ruins to explore 😳

#art #tes #oblivion

25.01.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5705    πŸ” 907    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 21

other people say to me "I can't buy more books, I never read them". Me, I do not have that problem. I have the reverse problem. In fact, if I didn't read a significant number of eBook these days I'd probably have been drowned under a book avalanche already.

26.01.2026 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

I painted this illustration for author Lindsey Hart 's upcoming book " The Thorns We Inherit" and let me tell you, I enjoyed my time on this painting πŸ₯Ί

23.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 247    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0

My bodies response to being even a little ill is to just... Sleep. Think I've slept more in the last 48 hrs than the preceding week.

18.01.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image 15.01.2026 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 346    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 0

dark forest spirit lawyers are allowed to feel cute sometimes too

16.01.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bookshop sign

Bookshop sign

Some good news, though, if anyone has mislaid medieval Britain.

15.01.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

IMHO this is one of the joys of language. Synonyms all carry connotation, each is subtle in the ways it carries different meaning, and you can say jogged or powerwalked or hustled or hoofed or any number of other words but they all have slightly different meaning. antiadverb advice misses this.

16.01.2026 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Endres, a young man with long hair and festive attire, stands amids a see of floating and glowing sky lanterns at night while holding one lantern with both hands, a serene expression on his face.

Endres, a young man with long hair and festive attire, stands amids a see of floating and glowing sky lanterns at night while holding one lantern with both hands, a serene expression on his face.

Digital illustration of three different goldfish swimming through the water, framed by lily pads and willow leaves.

Digital illustration of three different goldfish swimming through the water, framed by lily pads and willow leaves.

A digital illustration of five lotus flowers in the water.

A digital illustration of five lotus flowers in the water.

Digital illustration of Endres and Gou kissing in front of the fullmoon at night. Gou is floating in mid-air as though taken by a gust of wind, Endres holds Gou's face tenderly with his left hand while holding a paper lantern in his right. There are flower petals flying around them.

Digital illustration of Endres and Gou kissing in front of the fullmoon at night. Gou is floating in mid-air as though taken by a gust of wind, Endres holds Gou's face tenderly with his left hand while holding a paper lantern in his right. There are flower petals flying around them.

Hello #PortfolioDay

I'm Anne, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Germany!

I'm looking primarily for cover design & illustration work but am also open for other projects

πŸ–Ό inkythoughtsart.com
βœ‰ inkythoughts.art@gmail.com

08.07.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 86    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
A merfolk swimming undersea with his beast companion, a mix of a crocodile, dinosaur and lobster mount!

A merfolk swimming undersea with his beast companion, a mix of a crocodile, dinosaur and lobster mount!

A picture depicting the official art of three characters from Campaign 4 of Critical Role, Murray (a wizard dwarf), Teor Prideshire (a humanoid lion paladin) and Tyranny (a pink warlock devil). I made those yay!! :)

A picture depicting the official art of three characters from Campaign 4 of Critical Role, Murray (a wizard dwarf), Teor Prideshire (a humanoid lion paladin) and Tyranny (a pink warlock devil). I made those yay!! :)

A crop of an illustration that originally depicts a tarot card showing three figures, the past present and future of Cinder, @astrelilies Pathfinder character. This piece is a commission depicting the Justice card.

A crop of an illustration that originally depicts a tarot card showing three figures, the past present and future of Cinder, @astrelilies Pathfinder character. This piece is a commission depicting the Justice card.

A crop of an illustration originally depicting Seraphina Surana as the Death Tarot card. She's a white haired elf riding a horse, Dragon Age commission piece for @kyupidete on Twitter.

A crop of an illustration originally depicting Seraphina Surana as the Death Tarot card. She's a white haired elf riding a horse, Dragon Age commission piece for @kyupidete on Twitter.

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Loren, freelance illustrator and concept artist from Spain passionate about fantasy open for work. I love working on TTRPGs β˜€οΈ

πŸ“§ solelle.art@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/solelle
πŸ”— solelleart.carrd.co
πŸ“¨ solellecommissions.carrd.co

13.01.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 908    πŸ” 264    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1
9 ornate book cover illustrations in colour. Covers are for the Stygian Library, Starlight Infirmary, The Gardens of Ynn, Sidequest, Ten Candles, Mouse Guard, Vampire the MAsquerade, Call of Cthulhu. It also shows a cover border with dragons.

9 ornate book cover illustrations in colour. Covers are for the Stygian Library, Starlight Infirmary, The Gardens of Ynn, Sidequest, Ten Candles, Mouse Guard, Vampire the MAsquerade, Call of Cthulhu. It also shows a cover border with dragons.

9 colour illustrations of character sheets in various themes and game systems.

9 colour illustrations of character sheets in various themes and game systems.

7 colour illustrations of handlettered logos on a black background. Logos are for Ruination Pilgrimage, Blinking Birch Games, DC Bradshaw, Sena, The Hired Swords, Arcane Quill Publishing, Ellie Jordan.

7 colour illustrations of handlettered logos on a black background. Logos are for Ruination Pilgrimage, Blinking Birch Games, DC Bradshaw, Sena, The Hired Swords, Arcane Quill Publishing, Ellie Jordan.

Black and white illustrations of ornate scrollwork page decor elements.

Black and white illustrations of ornate scrollwork page decor elements.

Hey #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.

I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.

alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk

13.01.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
giant black dragon diving out of thunderclouds, crackling with lightning, chasing a smaller red dragon which is desperately trying to escape with its life!

giant black dragon diving out of thunderclouds, crackling with lightning, chasing a smaller red dragon which is desperately trying to escape with its life!

A peaceful scene of a swamp, with greens, blues and purples, a tree in the foreground and the head of a huge dragon visible resting in the water. A white heron takes off next to the dragon and it's eye is open.

A peaceful scene of a swamp, with greens, blues and purples, a tree in the foreground and the head of a huge dragon visible resting in the water. A white heron takes off next to the dragon and it's eye is open.

watercolour painting of two unicorns in a moonlit forest, one drinking from a dark pool in the foreground, the other keeping watch in the background in a clearing

watercolour painting of two unicorns in a moonlit forest, one drinking from a dark pool in the foreground, the other keeping watch in the background in a clearing

a little three eyed fluffy black creature sits among some antiques at the base of an old tree. A sword, a battered old helmet, the remains of someone's boot with a bone sticking out of it, some gold coins and a satchel of...

a little three eyed fluffy black creature sits among some antiques at the base of an old tree. A sword, a battered old helmet, the remains of someone's boot with a bone sticking out of it, some gold coins and a satchel of...

It's #PortfolioDay!
Watercolour freelancer here looking for work that involves dragons, creatures and anything fantasy related.
More here: emilyhare.com/portfolio

13.01.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 560    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Hi #PortfolioDay! ✨🌿

I'm Miryea! A creature concept artist and illustrator who's very passionate about monsters and dragons.
I dream of having my beasts in games and movies one day!

unravyart@gmail.com
Portfolio/Commissions/Contacts:
linktr.ee/Unravy

13.01.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 835    πŸ” 234    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image

hello #PortfolioDay
im an illustrator based in the uk. i love to draw things inspired by fantasy themes, fairy tales and ornamental design.
please take a look 🌿

βœ‰οΈ: tearabbit6@gmail.com
🌲 : linktr.ee/faungrove

13.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1700    πŸ” 468    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 2
Post image Post image Post image Post image

Hello #portfolioday πŸ’™
I'm Julia, a freelance illustrator and art teacher from Germany! I do a lot of work for TCGs and TTRPGs, like Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons&Dragons, Humblewood and Daggerheart.

🌍 juliametzger.net
πŸ“§ julianatmetzger(at)gmail.com

13.01.2026 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 908    πŸ” 254    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 1
A man with long blonde hair and dark horns sitting on the snow next to a large white-furred animal. Both partly covered in blood.

A man with long blonde hair and dark horns sitting on the snow next to a large white-furred animal. Both partly covered in blood.

12 | personal art

08.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 656    πŸ” 176    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
watercolor and gouache painting of a well-dressed fox and badger stepping out from some grass

watercolor and gouache painting of a well-dressed fox and badger stepping out from some grass

"Do hurry, Jeremy, or we'll be late for Mr Beaver's party!"

#kidlitart

28.11.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1402    πŸ” 375    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Video thumbnail

'Tis the season for some festive science songs.

If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance

18.12.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 386    πŸ” 224    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 47

This is unfortunately a reoccurring problem with transport planning. Projects are mothballed because ridership isn't high enough before the network is complete, or the infrastructure to support its use is in place.

12.12.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Planning equity research has been pointing out the flaws transit often built with no analysis of local community needs, connectivity with other transport, and with many unaddressed accessibility barriers. But the solution is not "stop building", it's "actually consult with people before you start"

12.12.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Anti-A.I. stamps!

For illustrations, comics, photos and all your creative works, printed and digital!

You can download the transparent file for free here: ko-fi.com/i/IT6T718NAKF (but consider donating please 😘)

07.01.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 22535    πŸ” 11351    πŸ’¬ 252    πŸ“Œ 138

Used to live in a house with a gigantic load bearing limestone wall in the middle of the house. Had to have two routers, one for each side of the wall, or half the house had no Wifi.

29.11.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What if we invented Clippy, but he was more annoying, lied to you regularly, and he set a bit more of the environment on fire every time you asked him for help?

That is what an LLM is.

29.11.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Like the people who voted for Hitler, by the time they figure it out, the nation will be gone.

29.11.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm still confused how we got a highly successful She-Ra TV show with critical acclaim and then instead of following it up with a He-Man story in the same vein, we just keep getting blander and blander remakes no one wants.

28.11.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I made $25 Australian dollars from my books since June, and you know what, its not a lot, but it still feels nice people are reading my book 2 years after it came out. Also any money is appreciated by my empty bank account

28.11.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0