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Freelance Illustrator | She/They | ashmackenzie.carrd.co

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white knight in the woods with a dragon hunting him

white knight in the woods with a dragon hunting him

a collection of my landscape paintings

a collection of my landscape paintings

character concepts from the last of us part 2

character concepts from the last of us part 2

character concepts from a catan expansion

character concepts from a catan expansion

Hey all I'm looking for work!
I'm experienced in character design and costume for games and film as well as illustration for books and TTRPGS. I'm based out of BC Canada looking for freelance or full time. My portfolio is linked in the first comment, thank you for shares!

10.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 1109 πŸ” 350 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 13
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Halfway to rent and our rent is due TOMORROW! Jittery time lapse representing the state of my mind.

€1000 over two days is highly unlikely but very sale saves us from accumulating more debt!

10.03.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 96 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

Small sculpt of a crocodile-like creature curled around a base

One of the pieces I sent to the Enormous Tiny Art Show. Sign up for early access here: nahcotta.myflodesk.com/leslie-levin...

10.03.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 325 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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probably my favorite illustration I did for Scholar's Codex, for the Elden Ring section @tuneandfairweather.bsky.social

"Marika bathed the village of her home in gold,
knowing full well that there was no one to heal."

5x7" ink on claybord

09.03.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 800 πŸ” 220 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1

It's my birthday, which means you are legally obligated to repost this and also tell all your friends to hire me because I'm very good at my job*

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* Goodness of job not contingent on birthday; we are a proud year-round (excluding holidays and sick days) Good At Job establishment since 1987

09.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday Xavier! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

09.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s that time again

09.03.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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18 excellent doors that we enjoyed in Mexico City.
www.presentandcorrect.com/blogs/blog/1...

09.03.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 194 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

NO NO NO YOU DON’T

GUYS LET ME PLEASE SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF FREE TAX USA

federal is free, state is $16, handles even my chaotic freelancer taxes just fine, same step-by-step β€œdesigned for normies” kind of interface as TurboTax but NOT EVIL

tell everyone you know

www.freetaxusa.com

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 12399 πŸ” 7506 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 3
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I just like to remind folks every so often I've got a blog where I post pictures of paperbacks that I find (and even scans from my collection!). It's my side hobby to also find the names of artists for uncredited covers and share more neat art with others :)

paperbackpictures.tumblr.com

08.03.2026 05:39 πŸ‘ 203 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3

My schedule is free right now, so if you need an artist for your project, feel free to contact me anytime!
I can do concepts, sequential art, and illustrations or 2D assets that can be used for your project!

28.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 205 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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today is the 2nd anniversary of the release of my first graphic novel The Gulf. That this book has mattered to anyone, has meant the world to me. I'm making something bigger and weirder because of you.:o)

07.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 441 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5

The drawings in that game are so gorgeous, I think about them often

07.03.2026 09:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Politicians crying that they're just "protecting the children" while doing the exact opposite is nothing new, but if this becomes law it could effectively end the careers of some of you favorite queer creators (including mine!)

06.03.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 774 πŸ” 573 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

That spot gloss is such a nice touch!

06.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, remember a few weeks ago when I said this game is "a keenly-observed look at young adult life/love in the early 2000s" and also "the writing is exceptional, balancing wry humor with raw emotional honesty?" No? Well, it's still true, except now the game's on sale. SUPPORT INDIE DEVS!

06.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Alyssa!

06.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking about submitting your portfolio for a role? Here are some thoughts from an artist turned AD 🧡:

06.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Can vouch, this is a good shop

06.03.2026 01:06 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Karla needs help, I think we can knock this bill out together right quick

06.03.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 170 πŸ” 120 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
We’re hiring an Agency Assistant supporting Operations and Contracts!

We’re hiring an Agency Assistant supporting Operations and Contracts!

πŸ“šWe’re hiring a full time Agency Assistant supporting Operations and Contracts! πŸ“š

Are you interested in the world of books and providing support in publishing?

Click here for full job description to see if this role is right for you!

Applications open until 4/15.

πŸ“Role is in person in San Diego.

26.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Cover art for Forest of the Pygmies, part of the Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar series by Isabel Allende, featuring a crocodile and a leopard twisting around each other with water splashing around them

Cover art for Forest of the Pygmies, part of the Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar series by Isabel Allende, featuring a crocodile and a leopard twisting around each other with water splashing around them

Here's the final piece of cover art I made for the new edition of the Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar Series by Isabel Allende. This is for the third and final book, Forest of the Pygmies!

Many thanks to AD Lucia Baez

05.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 293 πŸ” 50 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 1

And they're done! I'm so happy with how this turned out. I'm starting to feel a little more confident in being able to produce finished illustrations in traditional media, not just studies. 😊This is watercolor + gouache., with a little bit of color pencil and pastel for final touches.

05.03.2026 00:04 πŸ‘ 2377 πŸ” 534 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 3

Thanks!

05.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Zoe! I had a lot of fun with the tails in this one

05.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, I’m so glad to hear that!

05.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much!

05.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Jimmy! Definitely a dream gig, and also a great chance to go wild painting some animals

05.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

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