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A roasted Cactuar atop beans-on-toast being served.  The proud chef and 4 onlookers are marveling at the food dish.  Digital art.

A roasted Cactuar atop beans-on-toast being served. The proud chef and 4 onlookers are marveling at the food dish. Digital art.

The staff pick for TrueRef's April Draw This! challenge is @latenightcrow.bsky.social 🔥

I'll be in your DMs soon to get your prize set up.

See all the (incredible!) entries: #TrueRefDT003. I almost had to choose multiple winners this time!

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Digital drawing of a knight in armor being undressed by four female looking ghosts. He has black skin, brown eyes and short frizzy hair. Standing upright, legs apart, his hands resting on his sword pommel. Most of his armor is removed, revealing his upper torso, his face and parts of his limbs. He is frowning, a vein popping out above his eyebrow.

Four blue colored translucent ghosts are encircling him. The upper left one is holding his helmet, the upper right one is removing his shoulder plate, the bottom left one is holding a knee cover, and the bottom right one a leg late. Some armor pieces on the floor.

Old parchment paper as background

Digital drawing of a knight in armor being undressed by four female looking ghosts. He has black skin, brown eyes and short frizzy hair. Standing upright, legs apart, his hands resting on his sword pommel. Most of his armor is removed, revealing his upper torso, his face and parts of his limbs. He is frowning, a vein popping out above his eyebrow. Four blue colored translucent ghosts are encircling him. The upper left one is holding his helmet, the upper right one is removing his shoulder plate, the bottom left one is holding a knee cover, and the bottom right one a leg late. Some armor pieces on the floor. Old parchment paper as background

Ever heard of the legend of the Unholy Ghostly Quatuor attacking the valiant knights who venture on their land?

(me neither)

My submission for this month's @trueref.bsky.social challenge

#ChaleurArt #art #TrueRefDT003

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reliquary-skin harrow standing with legs apart, holding his reliquary

reliquary-skin harrow standing with legs apart, holding his reliquary

harrow my beloved ~~✨

used @trueref.bsky.social 's pose reference for their april challenge!

#warframefanart #TrueRefDT003

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Kratos Aurion from Tales of Symphonia seen from a low angle, looking down at the viewer as he holds Flamberge with both hands on the hilt in front of him, tip of the blade resting on the ground. The background appears vaguely mossy or leafy, and there is a grayish-brown stone behind him.

Kratos Aurion from Tales of Symphonia seen from a low angle, looking down at the viewer as he holds Flamberge with both hands on the hilt in front of him, tip of the blade resting on the ground. The background appears vaguely mossy or leafy, and there is a grayish-brown stone behind him.

i mean. i couldn't see the pose for #TrueRefDT003 and not draw the seal of origin scene from the opening

he's just standing there...... menacingly #myart #talesofsymphonia #talesof #kratosaurion

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Since this pose was perfect for it, I decided to do a re-draw of an old picture of my FFXIV OC! I feel like the new one show how much I’ve improved over the years! #TrueRefDT003

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Couldn't think about anything more perfect for my #TrueRefDT003 entry.

#sleeptoken #eveninarcadia
#art #украрт

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A soldier dressed in black and grey diamond-motif armor guarding an empty throne room. His hands are resting on the hilt of his sword.

A soldier dressed in black and grey diamond-motif armor guarding an empty throne room. His hands are resting on the hilt of his sword.

Finally finished my submission for April's Draw This Contest #TrueRefDT003 hosted by @trueref.bsky.social

In addition to the reference used for the soldier, I used a 3d background to help me with the throne room. #art #oc #ocsky

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A textural illustration of a kingly statue (center), detailed with gold, over grown with moss and ivy, and standing in a forest grove. There are dark silhouettes of trees in the foreground where birds perch. The statue is facing the viewer straight on, resting his hands on a sword in front of him. Birds have taken up residence on the statue, making their nests in the mossy crook of his neck and arm.

A textural illustration of a kingly statue (center), detailed with gold, over grown with moss and ivy, and standing in a forest grove. There are dark silhouettes of trees in the foreground where birds perch. The statue is facing the viewer straight on, resting his hands on a sword in front of him. Birds have taken up residence on the statue, making their nests in the mossy crook of his neck and arm.

The king never requested statues of himself, though that didn't stop the sculptors. Their beloved king was immortalized in the woods where small creatures were inexplicably drawn to the simulacrum, just as his human subjects were drawn to the original.

For the April True Ref challenge #TrueRefDT003

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Submission for #TrueRefDT003 "The Dullahan"

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Painting of my character Raven posed with a sword with the blade pointed into the ground. The Floor is made up of crumbled white stone tiles with runes carved into them. The whole scene is set in space with distance stars in the background.

Painting of my character Raven posed with a sword with the blade pointed into the ground. The Floor is made up of crumbled white stone tiles with runes carved into them. The whole scene is set in space with distance stars in the background.

Drew my OC Raven for TrueRef's Draw This challenge!
I had a lot of fun working on this
#TrueRefDT003 #art

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#TrueRefDT003 | #art
Study, study, study. I don't draw masculine bodies very often and found this months a teeny bit of a challenge

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Man in power pose, standing legs apart, hands on top of a sword hilt that is standing upright on the ground. And extra portrait study of him holding the sword in chibi form.

I made the old mistake of checking notifications too often though...I need to stop that. And people come and go too wah.

Interesting that I have more engagement and followers at bluesky now instead of cara...it's usually the other way around.

Man in power pose, standing legs apart, hands on top of a sword hilt that is standing upright on the ground. And extra portrait study of him holding the sword in chibi form. I made the old mistake of checking notifications too often though...I need to stop that. And people come and go too wah. Interesting that I have more engagement and followers at bluesky now instead of cara...it's usually the other way around.

Figure & painting study ⚔️
#art #TrueRefDT003

Wow thanks for the support on my struggle/studies so far! 🥹
Will slow down in a few weeks so I'll be figuring out a new sustainable normal with juggling life, art, studies.

Much appreciation if you do stick around & at my tiny, quiet discord server! 😊💖

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Indoril Nerevar (from The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind) stands amidst the clouds of disease before the Heart of Lorkhan with his sword Trueflame

Indoril Nerevar (from The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind) stands amidst the clouds of disease before the Heart of Lorkhan with his sword Trueflame

Alright, my entry into #TrueRefDT003 is finally here!

Indoril Nerevar stands alone at the Heart of Lorkhan

#drawdaily #art #tes #Morrowind

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Dribbles the Clown stands poised with his trusty clown hammer. He is framed by blood red curtains on either side, and illuminated from behind by spotlights. His expression is neutral, as though all is well. However, Lucrectious’ necromantic handiwork is apparent on his person, with the pale greenish aura in his glassy eyes, bleached white skin one would assume to be makeup, the glow of greenish sinew at his neck and elbow, and his missing parts clothed and stitched together. He wears a red glove on his left hand to hide missing fingers – but wears his smiling ring there so no one notices. 

Because everything is fine. Obviously...

Dribbles the Clown stands poised with his trusty clown hammer. He is framed by blood red curtains on either side, and illuminated from behind by spotlights. His expression is neutral, as though all is well. However, Lucrectious’ necromantic handiwork is apparent on his person, with the pale greenish aura in his glassy eyes, bleached white skin one would assume to be makeup, the glow of greenish sinew at his neck and elbow, and his missing parts clothed and stitched together. He wears a red glove on his left hand to hide missing fingers – but wears his smiling ring there so no one notices. Because everything is fine. Obviously...

“I shall remake Dribbles better than before. Where he was once famous, he will now become legend!”

Here’s my entry for both #TrueRefDT003 AND ##NorrisFest2025! I always wanted to concept what undead Dribbles would look like.

#art #artsky #bg3 #bg3events #DribblesTheClown #DigitalArt #Procreate

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Pencil drawing of a Final Fantasy XIV roegadyn. She is a tall, muscular butch with heavy gauntlets and boots, looking down at the viewer with her hands resting on the crossguard of a greatsword. Behind her are arranged a flying dragon and a looming full moon. At the bottom is the text ’Endwalker’ in an imitation of the signature Final Fantasy typeface.

Pencil drawing of a Final Fantasy XIV roegadyn. She is a tall, muscular butch with heavy gauntlets and boots, looking down at the viewer with her hands resting on the crossguard of a greatsword. Behind her are arranged a flying dragon and a looming full moon. At the bottom is the text ’Endwalker’ in an imitation of the signature Final Fantasy typeface.

I used the ref from #TrueRefDT003 to draw @miqosquat.bsky.social ’s character, White Claws!

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A kingly man with flaming wings standing  braced with his holy sword.

A kingly man with flaming wings standing braced with his holy sword.

Entry for #TrueRefDT003 of my Wrath of the Righteous PC Arthovan after the culmination of his adventures.

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Warden Ward "Rook" Thorne, Immolator of Blight, Vanquisher of Gods, Hero of the Veilguard. 🦅

In war, victory. In peace, vigilance. In death, sacrifice.

(done for the #TrueRefDT003 challenge cuz I loved the pose!)

#dragonage #datv #art

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Warden of the Lost

No one remembers where he came from—
only that the sword he carries has never left his side.
Some call him a ghost, others a guardian.
He answers to neither.
But when winter comes,
so does he.

#TrueRefDT003
#fantasyart #characterdesign #anthroknight #digitalpainting #ocportrait

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My entry for April's TrueRef Draw This! challenge. I haven't done costume design like this in ages. It was fun!

#TrueRefDT003 #art #StarWars

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Didn't use it to draw anything special I just felt like doing a study

#TrueRefDT003

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Idrissou is not impressed

#TrueRefDT003

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I may have spent a bit too long on this Draw This! Challenge from @trueref.bsky.social. Sometimes an idea pops up that is too weird not to try.

#TrueRefDT003 #CharacterArt

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My entry for DrawThis! challenge #TrueRefDT003
Big thanks for amazing models to @trueref.bsky.social
#darkart #originalcharacter

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#TrueRefDT003

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My brain immediately said, Yoshitaka Amano - Final Fantasy. #TrueRefDT003 #art #illustration #characterdesign

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Silver mobian hedgehog looking down at the viewer with a glow at his feet. He has a sword and his hands rest atop it.

Silver mobian hedgehog looking down at the viewer with a glow at his feet. He has a sword and his hands rest atop it.

Silver mobian hedgehog looking down at the viewer with a sword that his hands rest atop of.

Silver mobian hedgehog looking down at the viewer with a sword that his hands rest atop of.

Ok, two versions done! Sonilver child adopted from @aruartpaca.bsky.social . I also did the pose from @trueref.bsky.social after seeing their #TrueRefDT003 challenge and thought I could enter my boy in the pose! #sonicoc #ocart #oc #ocsky

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Tiefling man standing in front of a burning castle. His head is severed and floating above his body (no gore) he is looking down at the viewer proudly with a sword in his hands. There are large scars across his chest. His top, pants, and cape are made from a royal purple fabric. He is backlit by flames. A tattered banner can be seen waving in the background.

Tiefling man standing in front of a burning castle. His head is severed and floating above his body (no gore) he is looking down at the viewer proudly with a sword in his hands. There are large scars across his chest. His top, pants, and cape are made from a royal purple fabric. He is backlit by flames. A tattered banner can be seen waving in the background.

Close up of the man in the first picture

Close up of the man in the first picture

Reference. A muscular, dark-skinned man is standing tall, with a sword in his hands. All he is wearing are black shorts.

Reference. A muscular, dark-skinned man is standing tall, with a sword in his hands. All he is wearing are black shorts.

"Dominate"

#TrueRefDT003 #digitalart #artsky #reference #tiefling #DnD #OC

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Whew, this was pain to draw but a fun challenge. Can’t believe I finished it in only two days wtf, me. XD But also proud of me for not giving up. I drew Gwyn the Lord of Cinder! 🔥
#TrueRefDT003 #eldenring #art

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#truerefdt003 not entirely sure what I was going for here. I think this is a rogue character who's a magician by day, and an infamous thief by night #alcoholmarkers #ohuhu

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Pose reference of a man standing tall with a sword.

Pose reference of a man standing tall with a sword.

TrueRef Draw This! 003 🤍✨

April's Draw This! challenge is underway. We provide a free reference, you draw it to enter! More info below.

There are winners: One staff pick and one random pick. Winners get a free 1 month subscription to TrueRef!

Use #TrueRefDT003 to enter! Deadline: April 31st

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