Happy new year! 2026 is here and so is the next chapter of Unicorn Empire. 🌈🦄! Something new and exciting begins this spring. Keep your eyes and hearts open! More to come! #unicornempire #indieanimation #animatedseriesproject

This isn’t the end. I promise! It’s just a moment to regroup and come back stronger. Thank you so much for your patience, support, and belief in this project. 💛 #unicornempire #projectupdate #indieanimation
#indieanimationday

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Slide into our DMs or hit us up at sanfernandovalerie@gmail.com for details. Let’s make some magic! #unicornempire #indieanimation #voiceacting #voiceactor #voiceactingcommunity #drag #dragqueens #dragkings #queervoices

Lastly, I can’t say thank you again for being the kind, wonderful, sweet, and very very patient ponies out there. My ass has been a total mess, but I’m glad to be posting again.

More to come! #unicornempire #indieanimation #queerart #mentalhealth

We are hard at work work with arranging the sheet music, lyrics, and composition for Unicorn Empire’s ending credits song “Honey in the Jar,” which will be sung by the lovely and truly amazing human to ever human ever in all humanity @jonnalynnalonso.com! Stayed tuned! #unicornempire #indieanimation

Sometimes it’s one moment that reminds you why you keep going. #unicornempire #indieanimation #animatedseries #passionproject #voiceacting #queerartmatters

A special treat is coming out tomorrow! #unicornempire #indieanimation

Huge and exciting news to announce! Our first animation test will be available to share in the next few days! It contains some older audio that was beautifully provided by Emerson’s phenomenal voice actor @jonnalynnalonso.com! More to follow! Stay tuned! #unicornempire #voiceactor #indieanimation

Big news, #unicornempire famma jammas ! The brash short king extraordinaire Radimus McGlorious is here! Please welcome @kjburbank.com to the Pony Club Hall of Awesome! Couldn’t have asked for a more kick ass voice to embody this rude dude! Bring the magic! #voiceactorreveal #indieanimation

Just got emailed the images of the four final shaded ponies and they’re spectacular! I’ll be making an announcement tomorrow to show some off and who’s voicing who! #unicornempire #characterdesigns #indieanimation #voiceacting

Just got some new pony art for Unicorn Empire that I am excited to share and announce in the next few days!! I apologize for being away again. These ponies were for sure worth the wait! #unicornempire #characterdesigns #indieanimation

I’m really happy to share some brand new PONY CHARACTERS!!! These are sketches of some of the unicorns that I’ve a total blast writing and developing. These are Razzle Dazzle, Radimus McGlorious, Carlotta, and two different versions of Adult Dark Twinkie. #unicornempire #indieanimation #conceptart

A little sneak peek at one of the projects I’m working on. Thanks so much @dearmissvalerie.bsky.social for the shout out & be sure to keep an eye out for #UnicornEmpire when it comes out!! ;P

#indieanimationday #propdesign #wip

Coming soon! Razzle Dazzle, a unicorn drag icon to the heavens! Razzle isn’t just a pony, she’s a brand. Here’s a preview of her signature sunglasses and killer boots. These were created by the insanely talented @zachheiser1.bsky.social, creator of the incredible Dim Bulbs. #dimbulbs #unicornempire

Say hello to the sparklepunk soul, Delilah Moonbeam, voiced by the wildly funny and fantastic H4! Delilah is the younger sister of Amadeus Moonbeam, voiced by the lovely @mishasvoices.bsky.social! Delilah is both DIY fashionista and accidental anarchist. #indieanimationday #unicornempire #voiceactor

I’m over the moon to announce the incredibly talented @grandpierreva.bsky.social will be voicing our unicorn of elegance and edge, Lysander Knightshade, in Unicorn Empire. He’s unshakable and wears a three-piece suit better than any stallion alive. #indieanimationday #voiceactors #unicornempire

Ciara, you are brilliant. You are irreplaceable. And I am forever grateful for you. #voiceacting #indieanimation #gratitude #thankful #inspiration #scarletharmony #unicornempire #tuesdaytribute #voiceacting #honoringtalent

Shout out and sending major love to @loupovo.bsky.social for the sweet comment and share on Instagram. Unicorn stickers for all! #unicornempire #unicornstickersforall

Been providing Canadian screenwriters and indie animators for generations lol! #timmies #timhortons #rrrolluptherimtowin #screenwriting #indieanination #proudtobecanadian #unicornempire

Yup! We talking stickers. Unicorn Empire stickers! Discussing it with my art director. I’ll do the first test batches printing wise myself.

Would anyone be interested? Proceeds will support the series, pay our artists, voice actors, and help Rainbow Railroad. #unicornempire #charity
#merchdesign

We’ve got a big announcement regarding the series’s first merch idea!! I’m excited to put this out here and I would love to hear y’all’s thoughts! #unicornempire #merch #merchideas #charity #indieanimation

It started with a BLT sandwich, a desk, and unicorn. Ten years ago, while on a lunch break in rural Saskatchewan, a special unicorn named Emerson came into my life, and sparked the adventure of a lifetime. And the best part? The magic is only stronger. #unicornempire #conceptart #characterart

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Pose shaped everything about how and why I approach storytelling in Unicorn Empire. It’s not just about building a world—it’s about lifting up the voices and experiences of those who’ve fought for our freedom. Their strength and resilience are at the core of this story. #unicornempire #Pose

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Every Saturday, I share a series that’s shaped me as a writer and queer person in thrift shoes. Pose. Everything. She’s raw, real, and unapologetically sensational. After 10 minutes, I was balling. These angels are magic made real, and made space for others to exist as I do. #Pose #unicornempire

I’ve just received the new flat color pony character concept art! Stay tuned for some cool and adorably bad ass unicorns coming your way! #unicornempire #indieanimation #characterart

Fresh from the sketchbook! I’ve got the line art done for FOUR brand-new characters joining the world of Unicorn Empire! Young Scarlet, Deiliah Starbeam, Lysander Knightshade, and Dark Princess Vivienne! Stay tuned for the full reveals! #unicornempire #indieanimation #conceptart

Happy #indieanimationday! Here’s to the dreamers, rebels, and storytellers making magic on their own terms. Unicorn Empire exists because of spaces like this—where wild ideas thrive. Keep creating, keep pushing, your stories matter! #indieanimation #unicornempire #dreamsandgoals