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Painting the Great Bear for Swords Without Master
January 13, 2026
art
The Bear – for Swords Without Master
January 7, 2026
art
Paper Test Wizard Adventure #4
December 14, 2025
art
Paper Test Wizard Adventure #3
December 14, 2025
art
Paper Test Wizard Adventure #2
December 13, 2025
art
Paper Test Wizard Adventure #1
December 12, 2025
art
Dragon and Knight Crystal Island
October 13, 2025
art
Soft Pastel Materials
October 12, 2025
art
Golden Digger Wasp in Soft Pastel
October 11, 2025
art
chalk pastel dragon island WIP – now with more details!
October 4, 2025
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