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Illustrator - Fantasy Artist ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Musician / coffee nerd ALT + TEXT ALWAYS No A/I No N/F/Ts #FantasyArt #Illustration contact@adrianodocouto.com http://www.adrianodocouto.com

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Oh yeah, I recognise lots of silhouettes but just blank on the names.

29.07.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You missed Marvin on the far right.

29.07.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
screenshot of a hacked account reposting spam on twitter

screenshot of a hacked account reposting spam on twitter

twitter is the worst, but I peek in every now and then, and I noticed an artist I followed who abandoned their account was hacked and is now reposting spam, often from other hacked accounts. If you're keeping a dormant account there, turn on 2FA, change your password, and make your account private.

22.07.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 256    ๐Ÿ” 90    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Excellent choice!

22.07.2025 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm off my day job for three weeks so yeah, there's definitely some arting in my near future. Very likely some *traditional* media stuff.

19.07.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For anyone else who loves reposting other people's work but doesn't want to get notified every time someone likes the repost:

You can turn that off under "notifications > Settings > Likes of your reposts"

08.07.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Demon Hunter - illustration
The image is a book cover for an upcoming fantasy novella by Daina Rustin. It depicts two main characters facing off a monster in a forest.
The main characters - Gray and Adrien - are turned away from us, and facing the monster hidden in the bushes. Gray is a slightly darker skinned mage, with long straight black hair, wearing a light green tunic and brown pants. She's placed in the foreground to the right.
She wears a wide belt around her waist, and has one shoulder bag and one smaller bag visible hanging around her waist. She is preparing a fireball in her left hand.
Adrien is a knight, and he's placed towards the left of the image. He's pointing his sword at the monster. He's wearing the Ravensguard blue tunic over a chainmail shirt, and brown pants.
The monster is in the middle background, it's tall, standing on back legs, black with reddish highlights, red eyes, big beak, and two very long claws in front.

Demon Hunter - illustration The image is a book cover for an upcoming fantasy novella by Daina Rustin. It depicts two main characters facing off a monster in a forest. The main characters - Gray and Adrien - are turned away from us, and facing the monster hidden in the bushes. Gray is a slightly darker skinned mage, with long straight black hair, wearing a light green tunic and brown pants. She's placed in the foreground to the right. She wears a wide belt around her waist, and has one shoulder bag and one smaller bag visible hanging around her waist. She is preparing a fireball in her left hand. Adrien is a knight, and he's placed towards the left of the image. He's pointing his sword at the monster. He's wearing the Ravensguard blue tunic over a chainmail shirt, and brown pants. The monster is in the middle background, it's tall, standing on back legs, black with reddish highlights, red eyes, big beak, and two very long claws in front.

Four of Wands - Radiant Fates - Stained Glass Tarot project
The illustration depicts the Four of Wands tarot card. The card carries the meanings of family, celebration, home, belonging, etc. The themes of the card are depicted by 4 women sitting on a swing bench together, each holding their own wand pointing upwards. The swing has 4 branches going upwards, arching and connecting in the center, creating a frame around the women and a rosette-style window depicting a castle. The background is a glassy texture with a soft gradient incorporating blues, purples, yellows, oranges and pinks, with a yellow graphical element extending from the castle frame, and stars. The foreground is covered in more flowers in pinks and blues.
The image is stylized, with heavy black linework, referencing a stained glass look in theme with the project.

Four of Wands - Radiant Fates - Stained Glass Tarot project The illustration depicts the Four of Wands tarot card. The card carries the meanings of family, celebration, home, belonging, etc. The themes of the card are depicted by 4 women sitting on a swing bench together, each holding their own wand pointing upwards. The swing has 4 branches going upwards, arching and connecting in the center, creating a frame around the women and a rosette-style window depicting a castle. The background is a glassy texture with a soft gradient incorporating blues, purples, yellows, oranges and pinks, with a yellow graphical element extending from the castle frame, and stars. The foreground is covered in more flowers in pinks and blues. The image is stylized, with heavy black linework, referencing a stained glass look in theme with the project.

Aurelia - character illustration
The image shows a stylized character illustration of the main character of Sky Across - Aurelia - on a white background. The character is a female, standing while leaning on a tall regal staff, while dressed in a "ceremonial" outfit for her setting. Sheโ€™s wearing a stiff pale cream dress with blue decorative linings around the edges, and a v-neck cut, a gold feathery shawl draped over her shoulders, and she has thigh-high blue and orange leather boots with a small heel. Sheโ€™s wearing gold jewelry, her earrings feature the same blue gemstone as her staff, while the leaf motif repeats between the bits of staff and her necklace pendant. Sheโ€™s wearing a gold feathery tiara that matches her scarf. Her hair is long and dark red/purple, with a braid coiled around her head behind the tiara.

Aurelia - character illustration The image shows a stylized character illustration of the main character of Sky Across - Aurelia - on a white background. The character is a female, standing while leaning on a tall regal staff, while dressed in a "ceremonial" outfit for her setting. Sheโ€™s wearing a stiff pale cream dress with blue decorative linings around the edges, and a v-neck cut, a gold feathery shawl draped over her shoulders, and she has thigh-high blue and orange leather boots with a small heel. Sheโ€™s wearing gold jewelry, her earrings feature the same blue gemstone as her staff, while the leaf motif repeats between the bits of staff and her necklace pendant. Sheโ€™s wearing a gold feathery tiara that matches her scarf. Her hair is long and dark red/purple, with a braid coiled around her head behind the tiara.

The Witcher, TV show fanart, portrait of Geralt
The image depicts a realistic grayscale side profile painting of Henry Cavill in his role of Geralf of Rivia, from season one of the TV show "The Witcher". The portrait is set against an out-of-focus landscape.

The Witcher, TV show fanart, portrait of Geralt The image depicts a realistic grayscale side profile painting of Henry Cavill in his role of Geralf of Rivia, from season one of the TV show "The Witcher". The portrait is set against an out-of-focus landscape.

Hi #PortfolioDay! ๐Ÿฅฐ
I'm Dijana, a concept artist and illustrator, with traditional and gamedev experience. I love designing and painting characters, illustrations and portraits. I'd love to work on more covers and TTRPG illustrations โœจ

๐Ÿ“ง: dijanadraws@gmail.com

08.07.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello #PortfolioDay!

I am Riola. I draw illustrations with characters. I like interesting poses and angles. This way I challenge myself and the viewer)))

08.07.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Hell yeah! Here's mine!

bsky.app/profile/elhy...

08.07.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pen and ink line art of a group of adventurers sitting around a woodsy campfire. A small robot hovers around, and a giant flying creature is silhouetted against the moon.

Pen and ink line art of a group of adventurers sitting around a woodsy campfire. A small robot hovers around, and a giant flying creature is silhouetted against the moon.

Color art of a group of adventurers sitting around a woodsy campfire. A small robot hovers around, and a giant flying creature is silhouetted against the moon.

Color art of a group of adventurers sitting around a woodsy campfire. A small robot hovers around, and a giant flying creature is silhouetted against the moon.

Pen and ink line art of Korbos hanging from the edge of a skyscraper, his large rifle held at the ready. Tall buildings fill the background, and the Storm flies between, above the streets below.

Pen and ink line art of Korbos hanging from the edge of a skyscraper, his large rifle held at the ready. Tall buildings fill the background, and the Storm flies between, above the streets below.

Color art of Korbos hanging from the edge of a skyscraper, his large rifle held at the ready. Tall buildings fill the background, and the Storm flies between, above the streets below.

Color art of Korbos hanging from the edge of a skyscraper, his large rifle held at the ready. Tall buildings fill the background, and the Storm flies between, above the streets below.

Figured I'd do something a little different for #portfolioday, since I don't have any new art lately. Down to the last 6-7 chapters on Edge of the Storm, so I'm locked in on that, but here's a couple of pieces, from pen/ink line art to colored finals. I'm sure I'll make more adjustments in the end.

08.07.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi #PortfolioDay! ๐Ÿ‘‹

My name is Mayara and I'm an Illustrator & Concept Artist. I also do Handpainted Texture work and I've been learning how to model 3D characters for fun โœจ

๐Ÿ’ผ www.mayarasampaioart.com
๐ŸŽจ www.instagram.com/mayssampaio
โœ‰๏ธ mayarasampaio.art@gmail.com

08.07.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Weโ€™re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees.
A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. Heโ€™s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries.
The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders.

Weโ€™re in a pleasant forest setting, with lots of greenery and the sun peeking through the canopy. We see tree houses made of natural materials on the trees. A young, dark skinned elf is running madly towards the camera, laughing. Heโ€™s holding a chicken under one arm and a rope strung with strange berries in the other hand. A whole flock of chickens is following him, apparently crazy about the berries. The chaotic scene is being watched by two shocked bystanders.

A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. Theyโ€™re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps.

A ladybug clad in an armor made of leaves and flower petals stands on a large white flower. Theyโ€™re wielding magic wands, a spellbook and a shield made out of a seed husk. White war paint adorns their face and shield. They are casting fire spells against a horde of wasps.

Destiny, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set.
Portrait view of a figure wearing a mysterious golden mask. Sheโ€™s wearing a hooded black cloak. In front of her thereโ€™s an open book with glowing writing, sheโ€™s extending a hand gloved in black fabric towards it and the viewer, as if to read the words. Pages covered in glowing symbols float away from the book around her.

Destiny, painted for the 2024 Upper Deck Fleer Ultra Matriarchs of Marvel set. Portrait view of a figure wearing a mysterious golden mask. Sheโ€™s wearing a hooded black cloak. In front of her thereโ€™s an open book with glowing writing, sheโ€™s extending a hand gloved in black fabric towards it and the viewer, as if to read the words. Pages covered in glowing symbols float away from the book around her.

A depiction of the tarot card six of swords. We see a stylized image of a woman rowing on a small boat.  Thereโ€™s a white cat cradled in her lap. The sea behind her is rough, but gets progressively calmer in the direction sheโ€™s going. Six smoky hands wielding swords are pursuing her.
The style of the painting mimics a stained glass artwork.

A depiction of the tarot card six of swords. We see a stylized image of a woman rowing on a small boat. Thereโ€™s a white cat cradled in her lap. The sea behind her is rough, but gets progressively calmer in the direction sheโ€™s going. Six smoky hands wielding swords are pursuing her. The style of the painting mimics a stained glass artwork.

Hello #PortfolioDay !

I'm Zoe, a fantasy illustrator from Italy, looking for more work on book illustrations, as well as TTRPGs and games!

I'm available for both commercial and private commissions.

Find me here:

๐ŸŽจ cara.app/zoebadini
๐Ÿ“ฉzoe.badini@gmail.com

08.07.2025 10:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 329    ๐Ÿ” 104    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The MTG angel Aurelia flying over the battlements in Ravnica.

The MTG angel Aurelia flying over the battlements in Ravnica.

Painting of a girl knight carrying a sword walking down a flowery hill with a gigantic arctic fox walking behind her.

Painting of a girl knight carrying a sword walking down a flowery hill with a gigantic arctic fox walking behind her.

A painting of a she-elf in armor over a background of an army of undead. She's holding a magic ball with green glowing magic.

A painting of a she-elf in armor over a background of an army of undead. She's holding a magic ball with green glowing magic.

A painting of a girl with a mohawk over a background with a big moon.

A painting of a girl with a mohawk over a background with a big moon.

Hello #PortfolioDay.

I'm a fantasy illustrator looking to work on card games and book covers. I do mostly digital, but I can also do traditional in a variety of media.

08.04.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

A รบnica coisa que me faz errar quando eu escrevo รฉ o corretor automรกtico. ๐Ÿ˜„

30.06.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Respirar รฉ difรญcil mesmo. Chega arde.

18.06.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Vem morar no centro-oeste.๐Ÿ˜„
Umidade 10% tรก bom?

18.06.2025 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A note about my complete absence from here lately:
I've completely lost the motivation for art. Been like this for a couple of months. It's happened before so I know I just need some time off hence why I've not been posting any new art.

14.06.2025 12:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An advance look at โ€œOn Parade,โ€ David Plunkertโ€™s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers

13.06.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25639    ๐Ÿ” 6407    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 881    ๐Ÿ“Œ 423
Digital painting of a woman with 3 arms looking mysteriously off to the side

Digital painting of a woman with 3 arms looking mysteriously off to the side

Digital painting of a woman with gold eyes and fingertips, surrounded by a dark rainbow of colours representing the cosmos

Digital painting of a woman with gold eyes and fingertips, surrounded by a dark rainbow of colours representing the cosmos

Digital portrait of a woman on a red background. She is pale and wearing a black dress. Her brown hair is swept up into a bun

Digital portrait of a woman on a red background. She is pale and wearing a black dress. Her brown hair is swept up into a bun

Digital painting of a woman on a pale gold background. She wears a blue shirt and has blue eyeshadow and a blue earring. She looks towards the camera and has dark brown black hair

Digital painting of a woman on a pale gold background. She wears a blue shirt and has blue eyeshadow and a blue earring. She looks towards the camera and has dark brown black hair

ITS MY BIRTHDAY ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‚

Customary reshares of my humble doodles? ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿฉท

#art #painting #portrait #birthday

14.06.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 122    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Don't know if people are actually going back to Xitter or not but I'm damn sure I'm never looking at that hell site ever again.

13.06.2025 23:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not to mention the many side quests.๐Ÿฅฒ

13.06.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh yeah burn out is inevitable eventually.
What I find most frustrating is that the more advanced you are the harder you have to work to get better.
I miss the days when I'd have frequent aha moments...

13.06.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also 'a lot' means a WHOLE LOT more than one would think.

13.06.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hong Kong Protest Gear Summer 2019

Yellow construction helmet
Protects against rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, flying bricks

Broad face cover
To counter facial-recognition technology

Backpack
Typically holds snacks, water, change of clothes. tools and sometimes laser pens to shine in officers' eyes.

Goggles
For flying debris

Gas Mask
Protecting against tear gas, which Hong Kong police use liberally

Black t-shirt
Uniform adopted by Hong Kong protestors, in contrast to white Ts, worn by Beijing supporters

Lycra skin covers
To protect against tear gas effects

Elbow & knee pads
For for falling, crawling and scuffing on city streets

Loose change
For subway fare, to avoid being tracked through electronic transit passes

Umbrella
Protection against rain and pepper spray

Heat-resistant gloves
To throw hot tear gas canisters back at police

Photo: Sasa Petricic/CBC

Hong Kong Protest Gear Summer 2019 Yellow construction helmet Protects against rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, flying bricks Broad face cover To counter facial-recognition technology Backpack Typically holds snacks, water, change of clothes. tools and sometimes laser pens to shine in officers' eyes. Goggles For flying debris Gas Mask Protecting against tear gas, which Hong Kong police use liberally Black t-shirt Uniform adopted by Hong Kong protestors, in contrast to white Ts, worn by Beijing supporters Lycra skin covers To protect against tear gas effects Elbow & knee pads For for falling, crawling and scuffing on city streets Loose change For subway fare, to avoid being tracked through electronic transit passes Umbrella Protection against rain and pepper spray Heat-resistant gloves To throw hot tear gas canisters back at police Photo: Sasa Petricic/CBC

For anyone showing up to the protests around LA this weekend, please bring supplies. Paper towels, milk, water, snacks, and any extra masks. Wear protective gear like helmets, goggles, full face protection, and heat resistant gloves. The tear gas canisters are hot and will burn

07.06.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1995    ๐Ÿ” 1082    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 24

We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.

31.05.2025 22:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Broadcast news screengrab showing protesters surrounding a white bus and also impromptu shopping cart barricade with fire in the street

Broadcast news screengrab showing protesters surrounding a white bus and also impromptu shopping cart barricade with fire in the street

Trying and failing to come up with the right words to describe what we are witnessing unfold in LA right now. Your resistance is here, support them

07.06.2025 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8271    ๐Ÿ” 2170    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 126    ๐Ÿ“Œ 78
How Hong Kongโ€™s Protesters Evade Police and Keep the Demonstrations Alive | Visual Investigations
YouTube video by The New York Times How Hong Kongโ€™s Protesters Evade Police and Keep the Demonstrations Alive | Visual Investigations

Share this tutorial far and wide please!
youtu.be/V0iytr0qM90?...

07.06.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 321    ๐Ÿ” 219    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

Vou lanรงar o desafio que eu fiz anos atrรกs: 1000 mรฃos. Se o povo reclama de 100 mรญseras cabeรงas... ๐Ÿ˜„

06.06.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
a close up of a cartoon character with its mouth open and the words chomp chomp written on the bottom ALT: a close up of a cartoon character with its mouth open and the words chomp chomp written on the bottom
28.05.2025 23:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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