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Redraw of an old idea I had, the gaang if they were Bulgarian/South Slavic.

Aang is inspired by shepherd's clothing mostly as well as some North- and Central- West Bulgarian clothing. Same for Sokka, but mostly CW (from the Shop region). Katara is a mix of Rhodope mountain and again CW styles. The butterflies are just so they don't stare in empty space lol

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a sketch of a Neanderthal woman from a couple months ago

colouring is difficult

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some Disco Elysium fanart, I know there's dozens of pictures like this but I wanted to do it too

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from 2020

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Another long time WIP and another samodiva, this time with her faithful friend. Hopefully they'll be coloured someday.

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This sketch has been around since 2017 and I guess it will never be more finished than this.

A couple of samodivas, some things more true to traditional beliefs than others - I gave them different complexions to reflect Bulgarian women, whereas traditionally they are blonde-haired and black-eyed. Their powers are stored in their chemise, which is unornamented (embroidery is to protect mortals). The different sleeves are based on different 19th-century and medieval chemises from Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. In some beliefs they wear colourful (but mostly green) belts, and green zubuns (outer garments). They are also typically imagined to be archers, riding six-winged deers.

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sketch of a mesolithic and neolithic kid and a doggo sleeping on the same bed

partly inspired by @holo-tape's wonderful prehistoric art

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From the end of last summer; another sketch

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probably as finished as it will ever get

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Archaic man

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A friend; sketch from summer

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Inktober Day 20 - Deep

(it was supposed to be a deep forest, but resulted in only a tree)

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Inktober Day 12 - Shattered

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Inktober Day 4 - Underwater

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from March