Honorable Mentions (aka I reached the image limit for this on Tumblr and I was already giving myself a lot of work, but I still want to shout out these artists!):

Joshua Copeland: ceramic sculptures, wooden sculptures & ceramic jewelry

@/joshcope_art on Instagram & @/JoshcopeCreations on Etsy.

Magic Sam Art: colorful queer art with a storybook quality, sometimes featuring kink and sexuality

Links, portfolio and commissions at magicsamart.carrd.co

Ink The Artist: wonderfully vivid and surreal work, often featuring animals and striking colors and contrasts alongside body horror (with some vore, too!)

Find all their links at @/ink-the-artist on Tumblr.

More names I gathered while looking for artists who fit this theme!!:

Adam S. Forsythe

Haley Lane

Allison Schulnik

Hongmin Lee

qingyi33

James Jean

Oda Iselin Sonderland

Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa

Yoko d'Holbachie

Music Videos too because why not:

"Run Away (^ ^)" by Aya Gloomy (⚠️ Major flashing light warning if you watch this one, be careful!⚠️)

"Where Do You Go When You Dream?" by WOODS

"Ready, Able" by Grizzly Bear (a small plug for Allison Schulnik's work here too!!)

"Man it Feels Like Space Again" by POND

"Terrified", "You Know What You've Done", "Piggie" & "Saccharine" by Jazmin Bean (ok I'm cheating by including 4 of their songs- I love the use of practical effects and staging in some of their music videos!!)

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Starling Puppets

From their website: "I create fleece puppets for video content, educational presentations, live performances, or just for fun!"

Devon Whalen doesn't only create puppets, but also illustrations, 3D work and animations! All of which you can find through their website below!

Website: https://www.artschoolcopout.com/

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Gavin Avenue

Gavin Lopez-Smith, or Gavin Avenue, is a 3D artist making unique characters set in low-poly environments, reminiscent of old CG and computer games. He also makes music!

Links & Support them at: https://linktr.ee/gavinavenue?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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autumnalwood

autumnalwood creates gentle, fantastical scenes and characters in vivid technicolor hues!

Links & Support them at: https://autumnalwood.carrd.co/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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Marisol Muro

Marisol is a California based artist with art heavily influenced by the 60s & 70s! Lotsa cats, mushrooms, flowers & love. <3

Website & Support them at: Marisoland.com

Socials: @/marisolmuro on Instagram & Twitter, @/marisoland on TikTok & YouTube

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Radinplaid / Plaidbats

A painter & illustrator with a specialty in character design, and experience with storyboard and animatic making!

I haven't found out if they are still active online. If anyone knows, please correct me below!

Instagram: @/radinplaid_

Youtube: @/Plaidbats

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Art of Diane Ramic / Diantimony

From their Linktree: "Illustrator/graphic designer with a love of science fiction, fantasy, and birds!"

Links & Support them at: https://linktr.ee/diantimony?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=76984bf0-6eeb-4d8d-95d5-e66fa4a5a67d

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