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@zocola.bsky.social

2D illustrator and painter | open for work !! | contact: zocolacommissions@gmail.com Wyll Ravengard banner by bihanny πŸ’– https://zocola.carrd.co/

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Sorry I'm so hung up on this but I can't stop thinking about it. This explains why default digital marker brushes are always so bad. And why I always heard people complain about their markers looking streaky! I thought it was a skill thing but maybe it was just their paper! omg 😱

24.11.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also I think the argument that you use less ink on coated paper is propaganda. I've been using my marker collection on bristol for 10 years and have yet to have a marker dry out on me, but the coated paper needs more layers for decent color payoff. πŸ€”

24.11.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tried coated marker paper today and I do not understand what the hype was around this stuff in the 2010s copic phase. Copics are streaky, pool everywhere, don't blend or layer well at all on the glossy surface the coating creates. 🀨 The color payoff is atrocious! Gonna stick to my Strathmore paper.

24.11.2025 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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quick sketch in my sketchbook, tried derwent pencils for the first time and they're sooo buttery smooth omg

24.11.2025 03:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm getting a cricut for Christmas and I'm soo excited for the sticker making potential :3

23.11.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't mention NSFW and don't mention the word commission as well, to be safe.

Sharing to help many. Keep going guys and be careful.

20.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5082    πŸ” 2960    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 10
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Free Anatomy Cheat Sheet - ZoCola's Ko-fi Shop A simple sheet of some rough simplified muscle groups, skeletal forms, and facial rhythms I threw together for myself - and figured I'd share it with ...

if you'd like to print it out or save it for personal use it's free on my ko-fi:
ko-fi.com/s/358d3b6704

18.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Been feeling kind of rusty on my anatomy lately so made this very rough cheat sheet of simplified muscle groups for my art. Gonna print this out and tuck it into my sketchbook lol

18.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My husband @cryptidgoblin.bsky.social was ever so kind to give me his adopts to sell and help me with my finances while he's away! <3

Consider getting your own! And feel free to ask anything!
✨FIRST CLAIM, FIRST SERVE!✨
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β•° 🏷️ #dndartist | #dndart | #furryartist | #furryart | #realartist

06.11.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I have thousands of photos. Trace them. Mash them together like Frankenstein. Collage. Experiment with mixed media. This is why I make and share stock photos for artists. You can learn from what's REAL and make it YOUR OWN instead of having something done for you that isn't your own vision.

09.11.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone suggested at the last craft fair I vended at that I should make this dragon painting into a pin - so I did! You can find these on my etsy ✨

06.11.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Fears to Fathom games are so fun, I think you'll enjoy them! πŸ‘€

30.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hiii! I’d love to be able to afford my cat’s medical food this week! πŸ₯Ί I haven’t gotten a substantial paycheck from my new job since my start date was at the end of the pay period!

I’d love to draw some of your blorbs! ☺️☺️

28.10.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I really hate to have to do this but i just had a deer jump in front of my work van (and everday car) on the highway and total the bumper/fender and I need to open some emergency commissions to help cover the cost of repair and help me stay afloat while it's in the shop.

27.10.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 537    πŸ” 585    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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I'm on OCSN!

23.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet by @night margin "digital artist woes" image of the same color gradient on various screen (monitor 1 appears very grey purple, phone appear VERY pink, monitor 2 appears a more saturated purple, laptop appears brownish red, family's phone appears much darker and bluer etc.)

Tweet by @night margin "digital artist woes" image of the same color gradient on various screen (monitor 1 appears very grey purple, phone appear VERY pink, monitor 2 appears a more saturated purple, laptop appears brownish red, family's phone appears much darker and bluer etc.)

Listen to me. Listen. If you're making images that will only be displayed on screens, YOU HAVE TO LET GO. You can calibrate your screens perfectly, but then 25k people will see it on their shitty $50 monitors or cracked phone and its out of your hands. Don't think of it. Achieve enlightenment.

20.10.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5693    πŸ” 2036    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 155
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I'm engaged :3

17.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
#Art #visdev #bgpaint #artist

#Art #visdev #bgpaint #artist

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Hi #PortfolioDay , I'm Nathan,
LA based πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡» Mexican-Salvadoran American Painter and illustrator β˜† Available for Freelance & Commission work in November β˜†πŸ±πŸ’€πŸ‘ΉπŸ‘Ύ

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

πŸ“§: nathan.hernandez.art@gmail.com
🎨: ndhart.carrd.co

14.10.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's #portfolioday again I see!
I just updated my portfolio with the latest projects I worked on.
www.artstation.com/suzannehelmigh

14.10.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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my crooked moon goodies from @avantris.bsky.social came today!! :)

30.09.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Completing radiation therapy on National Coffee Day seems fitting for me

29.09.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What up Blue Sky!?

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Responses may take a few days! (It's just me running things.)

27.06.2023 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 521    πŸ” 311    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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Commissioning Artists - Your Opinion Helps! Do you commission artists to make things for you? Please fill out this brief survey to help me educate artists about taking and fulfilling custom orders for clients! Thanks for your time! β™₯ Sarah...

Hello! πŸ‘οΈπŸ‘„πŸ‘οΈ

Do you pay people to make art for you?
Would you like to help me to help artists learn how to take commissions and do a great job?

Please fill out my form and help me help artists: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

22.09.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 241    πŸ” 179    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 5
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#visdev

#creepypasta

#creepypasta

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β˜† MY SPOOKY ART SPOOKY ART SPOOKY ART β˜† #art

20.09.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 384    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
Toad from the "Frog and Toad" series, performing on a stage. The character is illuminated by a spotlight, wearing an elaborate green costume with ruffles, a cape, and buckled shoes, and is striking a dramatic pose with arms raised. The stage has a wooden floor, and in the foreground, rows of empty theater seats are visible. Illustration.

Toad from the "Frog and Toad" series, performing on a stage. The character is illuminated by a spotlight, wearing an elaborate green costume with ruffles, a cape, and buckled shoes, and is striking a dramatic pose with arms raised. The stage has a wooden floor, and in the foreground, rows of empty theater seats are visible. Illustration.

Hello Friday.
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12.09.2025 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.09.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
pixel art shows the numerals 1 through 88 over a background of lesbian pride flag colors. each number is on a section of a ribbon shape creating a woven appearance, with rainbow and transgender pride flag colors and various textures.

pixel art shows the numerals 1 through 88 over a background of lesbian pride flag colors. each number is on a section of a ribbon shape creating a woven appearance, with rainbow and transgender pride flag colors and various textures.

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10.09.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.09.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‹ I know I've been kinda MIA on social media lately, just recovered from surgery & am undergoing radiation therapy. I'll be back to my normal self in no time ✨

04.09.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
pixel art shows the numerals 1 through 70 over a background of pansexual pride flag colors. each number is on a section of a rainbow striped snake shape. The shape spells out a large 70.

pixel art shows the numerals 1 through 70 over a background of pansexual pride flag colors. each number is on a section of a rainbow striped snake shape. The shape spells out a large 70.

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02.09.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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