Thank you. It's a rad project. Inspiration was easy after seeing all of Harry's incredible work.
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Thank you. It's a rad project. Inspiration was easy after seeing all of Harry's incredible work.
It was an honour to help illustrate the game board for Moytura (by @bitewinggames.bsky.social) They've got a cool dev diary on the design process, and you can see some of Harry Conway's incredible mythology illustrations as well boardgamegeek.com/thread/35700...
No :(
I'm so sorry :(
Made my day
*well deserved. Eesh!
If you're a ko-fi member, I've got some September updates for you. Included is an exclusive sneak-peek into my next pin project :) ko-fi.com/post/Crow-Br...
So we'll deserved, congrats!!
The Convoy Uncle Burger, I don't want to know what's in that!
If you see this, quote post your cat art 🐱 Doodled this the other day right after I had to stick my demon-cat in a soft cone, and she looked sorta saintly. But I know the truth.
Appreciate that, thanks Stiffler :)
Thank you :)!
This is too precious!
It's #AfricanWildDogDay! And also my birthday. A super cool creature to share a day with :)
Perfection.
Same! I got to hold the prototype a few months ago and it was lovely.
Thanks :)
Fun thing about finally getting my portfolio in order is being able to mock up all the fun things I got to work on. I had way to much fun designing these thematic borders for Gazebo.
Sounds good to me! Art is subjective ;)
Haha I've had that problem with a few sculptures. Maybe I should define the face a bit more!
I'm sorry, I no longer sell and mostly give them to family and friends :)
That's what I'm trying to figure out. I'll have to post disclaimers that if you're buying from the States I can't control what additional fees it may incur. Just stings because my american buyers are awesome and they don't deserve this.
Process photos. Sometimes the stone breaks in unusual ways, forcing the final design. But it's a fun challenge. And I'd rather discover a fault in the rock sooner than later (later is so, so sad)
After two years I'm a little rusty but I think it turned out. #rockcarving #otter
Exactly. But we're being told to collect them and send it to the states. It gives the impression it's Canada's tax.
Also it sort of makes it look like Canada is collecting the tariff. Kinda sneaky.
Genuinely nuts how complicated things have become. What a joke. Thank you for the information, I'm going to dig more into it. Rather than spin out.
Iiinteresting. Thank you. What a ridiculous situation, I hate that it's made things so complicated.
Yup.
Hey Canadian sellers. Just learned that if I want to ship to the States, their tariffs must be paid upfront (rather than on delivery). This is something I have no idea how to navigate, and means for now I must remove the US from being able to buy from me. How are you guys handling it?
Heck yeah!
If you ever wanted to see more of my professional work, I'm updating my design portfolio. We're starting with Gingham and Gazebo, two board games commissioned by @bitewinggames.bsky.social agiroux.myportfolio.com/gazebo
@dnlnwmn.bsky.social ?
(Shameless plug) If anyone would like prints of the awoo, @inprnt.com is having a sale www.inprnt.com/gallery/asme...
Got my days mixed up. Here's a belated #Werewolfwednesday throwback
Amazing
I vote to make the rest of these official.
Bsky please give me the ability to save posts to a Cool Art folder
You worked hard for it! Well done!!
I'm excited to get this very cursed material into other hands
I take this as a huge compliment. Hopefully I can get this done before spooky season.
Friend: Got any upcoming project ideas? Me: Yeah. I want to print a small zine based on this book of children's riddles from 1836 that we found in the wall. Friend: You realize this would only happen to you, right?
Sass is the creative writer I hire for all my projects and product launches. We also once did a short graphic novel together. You should go follow them :)
It's looking incredible
Danger hugs only
Kid wanted some custom colouring pages but 'no sharp teeth, please'
Magical!
I came ~this close~ to getting it on my calf years ago
Credit to the amazing photographer Paul Nicklen for my ref pics
Happy #internationalwolfday My personal fav subspecies is the Coastal Sea Wolf
I'm an expert at failing, let's go
I've played this game so many times and I'm not sure I've had the Rhino encounter. Time to play again.
New fav art
With the impending removal of the de minimis exemption, I created a starter pack and list for Canadian creators who sell online. If you're a buyer looking for fellow Canadians to shop from, check it out. If you'd like to be added, let me know! go.bsky.app/L7b8pdr bsky.app/profile/did:... #CANartist
Ugh. I gave up entirely a while back. To much noise, too many fees, and a tank in quality. InPrnt is the only platform I still use and like.
oh no, buddy!
Thank you :')
Premium! I think it's so you buy the digital copies right from the artist, which is $4. bladeofkino.bandcamp.com/album/outcast
You can also listen to the dungeon-synth album here bladeofkino.bandcamp.com/album/outcast
My bros dungeon synth cassette and CD are out today! Pixel art by yours truly. barrowhoardrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bhr025...
obsessed with this vague notice from the government of Nova Scotia. Like it’s definitely about the new fire restrictions, but it also looks like a poster you’d find yellowed and curled on the bulletin board of a diner in a town where locals won’t talk about their missing kids
Nope but I did cut up my leg from nearly crashing off my bike. Good story though.
Thank you! Third was drawn on the spot shortly after I ran into a bear
Pffft get bent/reported
Haha that's very fair
A few more travel journal pieces.
Just googled this and… yeah I'm picking it up tomorrow at the bookshop down the road THANK YOU
That's really kind And yeah I was just imagining all the additional headache it'll cause people. Eesh. What a mess.
Can't be helped. Feeling bad for you guys as well.
The US makes up the lion's share of my sales. They're the best. Feeling for all Canadian small business that sell year round, it's been a roller coaster.
Was planning to open the shop for a bit, but the US has suspended their 'de minimis' exemption that once applied to all orders under $800. Which means buyers from the US will likely face additional fees upon delivery. Hoping for a taco because two years of no holiday sales would suck 🙃
If you dig the tarot designs, you can use them as phone wallpapers ✌️ ko-fi.com/s/0993356a2d
I'd love to. I started a few years ago but never finished. Maybe someday!
We printed the cards in gold foil and they turned out ~so nice~. I wasn't able to get my hands on the actual props, but made a half decent render.
I had so much fun designing tarot cards for this music video :) 'The Comet' by Elias Cooper just dropped today and it's very catchy~ www.youtube.com/live/KHX62Fu...
Oh mannnn I need this like I needed the Pokemon 150. Nostalgia marketing totally works on me.
Wait. WAIT. When did Tamagotchis come back??
T-T thank you, Ashley
Ok gouache is pretty neato
I've seen those! Do it.
They were out ToT But I got a great coffee and takeaway brekky sandwich
That might be my breakfast plan tomorrow morning
Fantastic I'll keep an eye out
Holy crap. I'm staying in Nanaimo right now and can see Protection Island. I'm hitting the museum tomorrow to learn more.
Sign up type deal. And they usually hand pick who goes. I've honestly just been lucky to find the postings in the past. Light Grey Art Lab used to be the one to watch.
Mostly it's been word of mouth. Or just been lucky to see the postings on social media. LGAL used to be the go-to but I think they're gone.
I've done a few of these art retreats now and I think my favourite thing is the overwhelming positivity. Regardless of if you're struggling or nailing a piece, everyone is genuinely stoked to see and we all just mutually want to devour each other's art (in the best way)
I had the best week hanging out with @bifanoland.bsky.social and gang. We hiked, sought out marmots, and made art
Exactly
I ran into a bear while biking today. And because I'm not a fool, here's a sketch rather than a photo.
Ahh thank you, Ashley! I had fun running with a kooky retro vibe
Sneak peek!
Amazing you know the spot! It's beautiful
Travel sketchbook page 1
Oh this looks wonderful~ Very creative!
Oh nooo
thank you so much!
Kicking it in Campbell River and Nanaimo BC for a bit, but no plans besides art and hiking. Anyone got any recommendations?
Honestly I get whooped often too! Hope you had fun~
Work in the wild!