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@shanianickel.bsky.social

Halifax-based pixel artist and animator, currently working on Fields of Mistria! #pixelart #b3d #art https://linktr.ee/shanianickel

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Do you find yourself exhausted by having to create titles, puns, and names for things in your games?

โญ Here is my small suite of websites that I find super useful when writing! โญ

(disclaimer: I am pretty confident these are all genAI-free. I've certainly been using them since before genAI)

25.11.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's your number one personal game design principle? And even better - does it have a cool name?

21.10.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 172    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 45    ๐Ÿ“Œ 214
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Hey #PortfolioDay I do chunky Pixel art & Animation
Do you have a game that needs a bunch of enemies?
I am ready to unleash my power !!

Portfolio: kevynstott.tumblr.com/
Email: Kevynstott@gmail.com

14.10.2025 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 276    ๐Ÿ” 61    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: We launched the Kickstarter for the โœจ BARBAROUS Chapter 6 book โœจ this morning! And we're rapidly approaching goal!! You guys are the best! So psyched to get this into your hands!

Check it out:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

08.10.2025 02:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1094    ๐Ÿ” 160    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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08.10.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 319    ๐Ÿ” 77    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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our main character Hoshino in Danchi Days! her sprite, the first portrait and final portrait ๐Ÿ’ซ

the first portrait is cute but I wanted to show more detail for expressions & clothing when you talk to characters ๐Ÿฅบ
@danchidays.bsky.social

05.10.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ive opened up comms for the mini pet sprites again! Theyre only 45$ USD each :)
#pixelart #commission #pet

01.10.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 165    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello! I'm Andrรฉ Bertanha (BRTNH).

๐Ÿ”ฅ I'm open for work! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

I'm a game art generalist with 7 years of experience who's moving towards character design and animation work.
I'm looking for contract game work, but also I'm open for other gigs!

To find my email and portfolio: brtnh.com

01.10.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 359    ๐Ÿ” 119    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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๐Ÿ“ฃ ICY TOWER IS COMING BACK
Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!

Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
s.team/a/3014860

More in thread ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿงต

01.10.2025 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 409    ๐Ÿ” 153    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 39
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stylized explosion sketch goes boom

30.09.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 207    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ New Fields of Mistria merch has arrived at Fangamer!
Snuggle up with the Dozy & Henrietta plushies, and relax with Juniperโ€™s Bathhouse Bath Bomb set.
๐Ÿ”— www.fangamer.com/collections/...

30.09.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 863    ๐Ÿ” 269    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 48
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Bad news: I got laid off from a project and rent is still late, I'm afraid I'll receive an eviction notice soon. I managed to pay part of it last month but we're still struggling. Any help is appreciated!
You get:
- Steam Key
- Portrait In-game(If you donate $50+)
- + more!
ko-fi.com/2dchaos/goal...

29.09.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 637    ๐Ÿ” 481    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 40    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
A four panel comic called Happy Halloween From The Birds. In panel 1, a pileated woodpecker has pecked its huge gaping rectangular holes in a pumpkin. In panel 2, a yellow-bellied sapsucker has pecked a face using its standard rows of small holes. In panel 3, a satin bowerbird has carved a pumpkin into a bower and placed its favorite blue candies all around it. In panel 4, a loggerhead shrike has impaled mini pumpkins on a fence's metal spikes and is saying "fight me."

A four panel comic called Happy Halloween From The Birds. In panel 1, a pileated woodpecker has pecked its huge gaping rectangular holes in a pumpkin. In panel 2, a yellow-bellied sapsucker has pecked a face using its standard rows of small holes. In panel 3, a satin bowerbird has carved a pumpkin into a bower and placed its favorite blue candies all around it. In panel 4, a loggerhead shrike has impaled mini pumpkins on a fence's metal spikes and is saying "fight me."

Spooky season approaches, so I'm going to repost some of my Halloween comics from years past.

29.09.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2759    ๐Ÿ” 949    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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โญ Feedback Update v0.14.2
This smaller update focuses on implementing various QoL improvements and fixes based on player feedback.
๐Ÿ“ Patch Notes: www.fieldsofmistria.com/post/patch-n...

23.09.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 620    ๐Ÿ” 124    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

You're gonna just go to the store and buy bread? When I can make us a classic sourdough loaf in 25 hours and 3 crash outs? ๐Ÿฅ–

05.08.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 197    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Weโ€™re hiring a Torontron Technician!

๐Ÿ’ธ $25/hr | Part-time | 4 weeks
๐Ÿ“ Toronto | Starts midโ€“late September
โฐ Apply by Sept 14

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply: hiring@handeyesociety.com
More details: www.handeyesociety.com/official-bus...

#gamedev #torontoarts #indiegames #gamingjobs #handeyesociety #gamecommunity

11.09.2025 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Color Swap by CarbsCode Replace multiple colors at the same time, export to sprite sheets and even save your color sets for later use!

Color Swap, An extension for @aseprite.org is now available!

Replace multiple colors at the same time, export to sprite sheets using your tags and even save your color sets for later use!

I hope this helps you save heaps of time!

Pick it up today over on my itch page
carbscode.itch.io/color-swap

15.09.2025 00:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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doodling umi 24/7 again lately

#pixelart #umineko

13.09.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 415    ๐Ÿ” 98    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If youโ€™re at SPX this weekend and you play Mistria, come tell me your favorite dating lines!! Iโ€™d love to know ๐Ÿ’–

12.09.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 89    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

come work with me, i guess

10.09.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been loving this Aseprite extension by @carbscode.bsky.social! it lets you save files you have open so that you can easily swap or jump back into your projects

27.08.2025 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The game ร–oo, for which I did the art, is now out!

Please shower the cute caterpillar with love.
Have fun! ๐Ÿ›

#pixelart

11.08.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 229    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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"ร–oo" the bomb caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer, is out now! ๐ŸŽ‰

Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!

๐Ÿ‘‡
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

07.08.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1121    ๐Ÿ” 401    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 92
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Hey guys! I'm looking for an extra job to help me pay my bills and food!

Here you can see some of my works and also my portfolio!

I can do anything from Art to Music!

A repost would help a lot :D

#pixelart #art #aseprite #job #indie #gamedev

22.05.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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look i painted my kitty cat owo
("gweh" is a noise she makes... always in her whistle register)

16.07.2025 01:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 210    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Water soluble color pencil drawing of a rabbit looking up at potted strawberry runners

Water soluble color pencil drawing of a rabbit looking up at potted strawberry runners

runners ๐Ÿ“ #art

06.08.2025 23:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s been one whole year in Mistria โœจ
Thank you so much for farming, romancing, and adventuring in Mistria. Your feedback, fan art, and love have helped shape Fields of Mistria into the magical game it is today!
To celebrate, here are a few fun stats from our first year together ๐ŸŒฑ

05.08.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1534    ๐Ÿ” 368    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 38
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Game Dev Rule: Once you add a character portrait to your HUD, you are legally mandated to include Doom / Madou Monogatari style facial expressions to convey health status.

#screenshotsaturday #GoblinGirlGame #monstergirl #indiedev #gamemaker #pixelart #ใƒ‰ใƒƒใƒˆ็ตต

03.08.2025 03:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 517    ๐Ÿ” 99    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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First attempt at 8-directional character turnaround ๐Ÿ’œ!
#PixelArt #ใƒ‰ใƒƒใƒˆ็ตต #ํ”ฝ์…€์•„ํŠธ #Pixquare

26.07.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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