octarinecat

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Hi love! Just checking in, how are ya? Hope things are going well 😊

💌 Simply

Hello there Simply 💜 What can I say, summer sadness? I reached the point where I'm questioning myself and my art. But it's alright - I just need to take a rest, slow down. Gain my strength to fight with the tadpole in my head... 😅 Thank you for asking, I wish you nice summer 💜

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I’ve been quiet for a while, and I think it’s time to share a bit of what’s been going on.

For some time now, I’ve been struggling with artistic burnout. I kept painting in the background, hoping something would bring back the spark - but nothing felt quite right. I didn’t post, feeling constantly unsatisfied with my work. Eventually, I stopped painting altogether.

The sketch I’m sharing today is a work in progress for the winner of the zine's art raffle. I hoped it would help me reconnect with my creativity. It’s still hard.

Thank you to everyone who’s stayed with me, and to all who helped bring the zine to life. Your support means the world.

If you’ve been through burnout and have any tips on finding your way back, I’d be grateful to hear them. 💜

– Octarine Cat

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🔥 THE PORTAL TO AVERNUS IS OPEN! 🔥

Infernal Corner is here - a fan-made zine devoted to Raphael and Haarlep, the unforgettable characters from the game Baldur’s Gate 3 made by Larian Studios.

Inside, you’ll find over 100 pages with: 🔥 Fanart, Fanfiction, Poetry, Cosplay, and Virtual Photography 😈 An EXCLUSIVE interview with Andrew Wincott, the actor behind both Raphael and Haarlep

How to claim your copy:

Donate a minimum of £5 GBP (approx. $6.66 USD, €5.95 EUR) to Cats Protection UK

Take a screenshot of your donation

Submit it via the form linked in our bio or this post

BONUS: Everyone who submits proof of donation will be entered into a special art raffle after the zine’s release! Emails submitted via the form will only be used to contact the winner of the art raffle and will not be stored or used for any other purpose.

🔗Cats Protection UK

🔗Infernal Corner Zine receive form

🔗Carrd page about our zine

🔥Avernus awaits. Will you step inside? 🔥

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Fuchsia. I’ve painted her before, but she keeps evolving - and demanding attention. Can you blame her?

She never meant to catch Raphael’s eye - but some things don’t need effort.

What does she look like to you - performer, pretender, or something else?

🔗Commissions 🍵Kofi where you can support me (with benefits)

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Here’s an updated full-body of my bard OC Fuchsia - finally looking the way she deserves! I added the Hold Monster spell above her hand… just a subtle nod to a certain cambion she’s not quite done with 😼

Also thinking about joining Art Fight this year for the first time! 👀 Any tips for beginners? Things you wish you knew before your first fight? I’d love to hear them - and maybe even find some mutuals to follow before it starts! 💜🗡️

🔗Commissions 🍵Kofi where you can support me (with benefits)

Details under the cut.

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Sometimes you paint for anatomy practice. Sometimes you paint for lighting practice. And sometimes… you just paint 🍑.

Enjoy the sunset - or, well, whatever you’re looking at. 😏

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Forgive the recent lack of content - most of my time (and stress!) has been consumed by work on the zine @infernalcornerzine ! We're currently at the stage where almost everyone has submitted their pieces, and now we’re just one step away from stitching it all together.

The Khajiit you see above is Ajira, my old OC from The Elder Scrolls days (I’m a massive fan of the series). I painted her to celebrate getting my hands on the remastered version of Oblivion recently!

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The contract was supposed to bind her - not him.

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Happy Easter for everyone who is celebrating! 🥚🐰

Even on Easter, you can't escape him. Crack open an egg and guess who’s inside? Happy Infernal Easter from the Infernal Corner! 🥚🐰

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A little Archives mischief, anyone? 👀 Just wrapped up this commission of Raphael getting a bit too close for comfort with Zora… or maybe just close enough. 🔥 Got a devilish idea of your own? My commissions are open - let’s stir up some trouble together! 🔗Commissions 🍵Kofi where you can support me (with benefits)

@redisbetterr thank you for letting me paint your Zora 💜

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#reblog

[Fabulous] - My first comic, yay! I hope you will enjoy this silly story about Fuchsia and Raphael as much as I do. Should I make more? 👀

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[Fabulous] - My first comic, yay! I hope you will enjoy this silly story about Fuchsia and Raphael as much as I do. Should I make more? 👀

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Little self promo 👉🏻👈🏻

Currently I am working on the @infernalcornerzine - but would love to make more art commissions every now and then for you! 💜 Link to info about my commissions -> here. Link to my Kofi page where you can support me & be a member of a hidden society which I love to gift with art -> here.

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Scrunchy nose Raphael aka "my mood today" 🙄

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Gunza - portrait for the second winner of my art raffle! 🎨

If you’d like a custom portrait like this, my commissions are open. And if you enjoy my work, consider supporting me on Ko-fi 🍵

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Maribel – an OC from Dragon Age, now belonging to the winner of my recent art raffle! 🏆✨ This is the first prize—next, I'll be working on the second one.

Enjoying my art? Reblogs help a lot! 💜 I also post my work early on Ko-fi, where you can support me or commission me if you'd like your own piece! ☕[support me on KoFi]

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Studying faces, capturing moods! Which emotion do you feel today? 🤔