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The Christmas image got posted today! I had fun working on it :3c

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like taking loong a hit off a bong, these hands

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Streamin' on twitch!

Drawing some more cigs, come say hi and hang out! Twitch link <3

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The Christmas image got posted today! I had fun working on it :3c

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almost blown out bsky / twt / ig

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I hosted the Christmas Eve dinner for my family today! It was my first time hosting a big family gathering of that sort, but everyone helped me a lot, and the evening turned out so magical! ❤

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hey, i hope you're doing great! i feel this may be unorthodox, but i really wanted to reach out to extend my engagement?— awe?— solidarity?— (some variant of those, anyways) with your most recent "workposting" art. i don't normally do this. I've maybe sent 3 asks in my whole life. there's no pressure to respond to this, as i mostly just wanted to cheer you on. also, I'm really sorry this is so long.

i only just recently landed my very first freelance art job, at a start-up company dedicated to making comics + DND inspired art content. I've always felt that "Its nothing to call home about", and so i really resonated with your feelings regarding your work for Brawl Stars. I felt kind of ashamed of my job, that its just a small start up— that I'm not enough and that i should be trying harder, or something like that. Specifically i resonated with your comment of "presenting brawl stars art feels like showing my anime girl oc to an art teacher" and i don't think i could have solidified any better.

Anyways. all's to say. I really found your work quite jaw-dropping. I was shocked when i read it was for Brawl Stars. I didn't know anything about it, but when i did some research i was even more amazed. they're really, really compositionally beautiful... i mean, i know its just "work" to you ultimately, but it really does feel lively, and everything about it makes it feel like you care. I think sometimes you're just able to tell when an artist genuinely cares about their work; about its end outcome. there's so many intricacies. and a lot of attention to detail. you kept the style that was necessary of you but i also can feel the warmth and the care of the artist behind it— its not corporate, or stale, it doesn't come across as "just work".

since you mentioned League, i genuinely do think it serves an equal purpose and weight to what League of Legends would produce. from a biased standpoint, i would actually value your work more. Its not even that its "more obtainable"/"more realistic" but that there's genuinely more feeling to it. Compositionally/artistically, yeah, League makes great stuff, but occasionally, the feeling or the sense of warmth and care from the creator of the art is lost along the way. I value seeing the artist within their own art a lot, which is why I've admitted to a degree of bias. either way. what you put out there is really gorgeous, and crazy impressive.

I know a stranger with a dumb, fandom-oriented art blog cant solve the self-indited art elitism (you and me both, man💀) and that you've already received plenty of love/reblogs saying similar things, but i wanted to extend my feelings anyways. Its really heart-warming, i guess. It brings me hopefulness, and deep adoration for the craft. I'm not very good with words. Anyways. don't undersell yourself. seeing your work meant more to me than you can imagine. I'm obviously nowhere near your skill level, but it meant more to me as an aspiration. i think that regardless of who you work for, your work is really valuable and downright incredible. because you bring that sense of warmth, care, time, and patience regardless of the media it portrays. and you're able to do that while being objectively talented— utilizing great compositions, colour pallets, shading, characterization, mood, etc. That is more valuable. That is much much cooler than working for Riot. imo.

Initially, i also wanted to ask you some questions about how you assembled your portfolio, if you went to school, (if so) what it did/didn't provide for you going into the art field, and just how you landed the job in general. But i respect you and your time, and wouldnt want to be a burden or anything. If you ever have time for it, i would love to ask them, among others, and we can chat in DM if you'd prefer. Absolutely no pressure. Im happy just watching from the sidelines. I dont anticipate anything from you to begin with! I just hope youll know how influential your post was to read & see, to someone like me!

Oh man. I. How. Where do I even start except

This is one of the most uplifting, touching and encouraging messages I received in my life. I read it thrice. And I still can't believe how full of love it is. This is such high praise, I want you to know I will cherish it and carry it with me for a long long time. It's not often that an artist gets to learn how their art is perceived, not to mention in such a positive light. It really means a lot to me.

It makes me so happy to hear that my work illustrations retain a piece of me that is visible to others. I myself can't see it, but I imagine my closeness to the matter at hand heavily impacts my ability to see objectively at all. There was a time where I was worried that work was overriding the me that makes my art mine, that I was becoming a corporate rendering machine and that what I did at work (the shape language and style) was bleeding into my personal art. There is a part of me that is now breathing easier after reading your message. I would love to answer any questions you have, it's the least I can do to repay you! Feel free to send an ask or even an email, I'll try to be as thorough as I can be with my answers. I wish you happy holidays! Take care! And again thank you so much for taking the time to write this message!

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woah I. I didn't expect the Brawl Stars illust post to... get the vocal response that it did. I want to thank everyone who shared their kind words regarding the illustrations, I didn't think that they can be appreciated like that. Most of the time I am deeply aware that those pics (that are often times an ad) have a very short lifespan, so it's hard to imagine they would be remembered or have an impact. But so many of you said you liked them, and remember them, and complimented the colours and compositions........ it made me tear up a little.

I'll try to be braver about the work that I do going forward! > A < ❤️

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Hello! I hope youre well!

I sincerely hope you don’t continue to feel ashamed about not working at the most renowned or popular game studio, because even if you do not, your works can still impact people

A friend of mine is a huge fan of brawl stars, and I’m a huge fan of your art, so it just makes sense I’ve come to appreciate and respect you and your art even more now!

I was pleasantly surprised to find out an artist I’ve come to know as so fun and creative is working on something someone I know loves so much

Wishing you happy holidays from Brazil!

Hi Brazilian nonny! Happy holidays to you too!

Man I. I didn't think those kinds of pictures could be appreciated in such a way. That's really heartwarming! Thank you for taking the time to lift up my spirits, it means a lot.

I hope that the illustrations bring some enjoyment to the people who love the game, such as your friend.

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almost blown out bsky / twt / ig

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bro fuck it im workposting. i did illustrations, i storyboarded, i directed. I did many cool things in 2024 and millions of people all over the world saw em. that has to count for something

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bro fuck it im workposting. i did illustrations, i storyboarded, i directed. I did many cool things in 2024 and millions of people all over the world saw em. that has to count for something

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smoke break 2

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on a break

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fucking love when people reblog tcm pics and tag em as "hiii Garret hiiii" he'd be so flattered. noone reacts like that to orion

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smoke break 2

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H. Hm. Blinded by my love for tcm, for a brief evening I lived in a world where I'm not crazy busy for the next week and a half rendering me unable to draw th. The prompts

BUT I WANT TO.... GARETTE..... ORIONETTE.............