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Justine | COMMS OPEN

@justinebarthel

✨Freelance Illustrator who loves to draw bookish & fantasy art✨ • she/her • NoAI • 🇩🇪&🇺🇸 ⭐ Portfolio: http://www.justine-barthel.de/ ⭐ Shop: https://ko-fi.com/justinebarthel/shop ⭐ Commissions OPEN ⤵️ ⭐ All Links: https://www.wonderlink.de/@justine_barthel

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A digital portrait of a Japanese man facing to the left, with dark brown eyes, long teal hair with pink ombre and a shaved side. They have a few moles on their face and big eyebrows. They're wearing gold round sunglasses with pink lens, a necklace with a watermelon, a white top tank with a semi-transparent black cardigan.
There are wisterias from above, slightly blurred and they cover character's head a bit on the right. The background is white. End ID.

A digital portrait of a Japanese man facing to the left, with dark brown eyes, long teal hair with pink ombre and a shaved side. They have a few moles on their face and big eyebrows. They're wearing gold round sunglasses with pink lens, a necklace with a watermelon, a white top tank with a semi-transparent black cardigan. There are wisterias from above, slightly blurred and they cover character's head a bit on the right. The background is white. End ID.

summer love 💗

#art #oc #ocsky

31.05.2025 19:49 👍 370 🔁 85 💬 9 📌 0
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gustavitos ‼️ (ahora acaba2)

05.03.2026 18:29 👍 2951 🔁 954 💬 20 📌 0
A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

A graphic with a large yellow banner in the middle announcing "Live on Kickstarter! We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine." The bottom text is in a rainbow gradient with little rainbows framing the box. Above this is a mockup of the book's cover alongside some page mockups, and the bottom half features three other illustration previews.

🎉 Live on Kickstarter! 🎉

We've Always Been Here: A multicultural art book celebrating queerness throughout history, with illustrations from over 50 incredible artists! 🌈

Get the book and limited edition merch here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

#ZineSky #Zines #LGBTQ #LGBTQArt #QueerArt

03.03.2026 18:02 👍 489 🔁 398 💬 7 📌 51
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So, I never posted here that I'm open for commissions but why don't give it a try ✨
Like last year I want to work together with authors bringing their characters to life. So if you're looking for an artist for character art, here I am 😅

💌 justine.barthel@web.de
🌐 www.justine-barthel.de
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03.01.2026 09:16 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Gumo!
Der Notizblock Sale läuft übrigens nicht mehr SO lange. Nur damit ihr Bescheid wisst!

#notizblöcke #smallartist

05.03.2026 06:38 👍 11 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 2
Cropped digital illustration by inkythoughts art for the We've Always Been Here Zine that both are credited on the bottom right corner as a watermark.
The foreground shows a vase with white lilies, symbolising lesbians in East-Asia, standing on a small table that also holds a binyeo (hair pin) and garakji (two rings), both signs of married women in the Joseon period. The midground features a married couple in Joseon-era hanbok with the wife leaning down to kiss her partner on the cheek, cradling their head tenderly. Her partner is dressed in men's clothing and hairdo with a light pink and blue colour scheme in reference to the trans flag while she is in women's attire in yellow and red, referencing the lesbian flag. They sit in front of a cosmetics chest with a mirror that shows two both in women's attire embracing each other and the leaning wife still happily kissing the other on the cheek. The chest stands in front of an open window showing the silhouette of trees against a sunset sky.

Cropped digital illustration by inkythoughts art for the We've Always Been Here Zine that both are credited on the bottom right corner as a watermark. The foreground shows a vase with white lilies, symbolising lesbians in East-Asia, standing on a small table that also holds a binyeo (hair pin) and garakji (two rings), both signs of married women in the Joseon period. The midground features a married couple in Joseon-era hanbok with the wife leaning down to kiss her partner on the cheek, cradling their head tenderly. Her partner is dressed in men's clothing and hairdo with a light pink and blue colour scheme in reference to the trans flag while she is in women's attire in yellow and red, referencing the lesbian flag. They sit in front of a cosmetics chest with a mirror that shows two both in women's attire embracing each other and the leaning wife still happily kissing the other on the cheek. The chest stands in front of an open window showing the silhouette of trees against a sunset sky.

The kickstarter for We've Always Been Here is live!! 🏳️‍🌈
You can get the gorgeous queer artbook here → kck.st/4rGjFpk

@taplingzines.bsky.social' project celebrates queer life and joy throughout history and across the globe and it was such a blast to work for!
#MyArt #illustration #zine

04.03.2026 10:57 👍 108 🔁 53 💬 1 📌 2

Thank you ☺️

03.03.2026 21:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hii, if it's still possible I would like to be included ☺️

03.03.2026 17:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Hello there 👋

I am here to introduce a new starter pack!

If you have less than 3k followers, are an artist, and would like to be included in this starter pack, please drop some art below to be added.

go.bsky.app/ANNbS8R
#starterpack #ocsky

03.03.2026 15:53 👍 292 🔁 162 💬 175 📌 6
An illustration of two masculine figures together, one sitting on the other's lap with a hand on the other's chin, their eyes locked together. They wear fancy period clothing like a powdered wig and corset, one specifically dressed in very gender-nonconforming attire. A magenta banner at the top says "We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine" and a blue banner at the bottom says "launches in 24 hours!"

An illustration of two masculine figures together, one sitting on the other's lap with a hand on the other's chin, their eyes locked together. They wear fancy period clothing like a powdered wig and corset, one specifically dressed in very gender-nonconforming attire. A magenta banner at the top says "We've Always Been Here: A queer historical zine" and a blue banner at the bottom says "launches in 24 hours!"

Just 24 hours until we launch on Kickstarter!!

Remember: If you want early bird discounts, they will only be available for the first day (and while slots are still available).

Get notified when we launch ⤵️🎉
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Art by @thistlearts.bsky.social

#QueerArt #ArtZine

02.03.2026 18:02 👍 491 🔁 208 💬 0 📌 8
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Guten Morgen.
Schlürfe gerade Kaffee und lausche dem Plotter, der noch die letzten Planer-Sticker Bögen schneidet.
Wenn der fertig ist, werf ich den Stream an und fange an eure Bestellungen zu verpacken <3

03.03.2026 06:56 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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27.02.2026 06:50 👍 3999 🔁 1657 💬 16 📌 42

Hey artists! QRP with your sketch vs final!

28.02.2026 10:26 👍 211 🔁 33 💬 3 📌 10
A digital illustration of a young androgynous person with white skin, red eyes, and curly white hair in a profile view. They are wearing a medieval outfit in a yellow and orange color scheme consisting of a tall, curving hood, a cape, a tunic, and leggings. Their left hand is outstretched in front of them and their right arm is behind their back. They are regarding a large berry with a mischievous face on it. Other berries without faces are included around the illustration. The background consists of teal leaves, stems, and a bird in the upper left corner. There is a gold border and gold stars and suns also in the background.

A digital illustration of a young androgynous person with white skin, red eyes, and curly white hair in a profile view. They are wearing a medieval outfit in a yellow and orange color scheme consisting of a tall, curving hood, a cape, a tunic, and leggings. Their left hand is outstretched in front of them and their right arm is behind their back. They are regarding a large berry with a mischievous face on it. Other berries without faces are included around the illustration. The background consists of teal leaves, stems, and a bird in the upper left corner. There is a gold border and gold stars and suns also in the background.

A traditional illustration, possibly from a Book of Hours c. 1400's. It depicts a small jester-like figure regarding large red berries while kneeling on one knee. He wears a yellow and orange outfit consisting of a hood, tunic, tights, and black shoes. He is surrounded by large foliage in a variety of colors, as well as a snail, rabbit, and bird. Black spindly shapes fill in much of the white background.

A traditional illustration, possibly from a Book of Hours c. 1400's. It depicts a small jester-like figure regarding large red berries while kneeling on one knee. He wears a yellow and orange outfit consisting of a hood, tunic, tights, and black shoes. He is surrounded by large foliage in a variety of colors, as well as a snail, rabbit, and bird. Black spindly shapes fill in much of the white background.

25.02.2026 23:38 👍 214 🔁 49 💬 2 📌 0
Cover for Pumpkin Spice a TTRPG showing a witch pouring coffee in a pumpkin spice coffee cup.

Cover for Pumpkin Spice a TTRPG showing a witch pouring coffee in a pumpkin spice coffee cup.

So proud to announce my collaboration on "Pumpkin Spice" a cozy, magical TTRPG, published by #AcheronGames

Check it out on BackerKit (link in bio) and discover all the amazing perks of backing!

Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the vibe!🪴🍵

#PumpkinSpiceRPG

23.02.2026 19:32 👍 2642 🔁 503 💬 31 📌 13
Heated rivalry poster fanart

Heated rivalry poster fanart

My janky take on everyone’s favourite hockey boys 🏒

23.02.2026 20:49 👍 85 🔁 32 💬 2 📌 0
A digital illustration of a young, brown skinned gentleman lying down in brambles. He looks at the viewer solemnly.

A digital illustration of a young, brown skinned gentleman lying down in brambles. He looks at the viewer solemnly.

classical art but make it my archfey warlock 🌿✨️🎩

[ #DnD ] [ #art ]

07.02.2026 19:25 👍 771 🔁 209 💬 8 📌 0
MidasBrush's (@entertaingels) OC, Venus, wearing a dark velvet strapless dress, with a blue boa around it. She's putting on lipstick and looking at a compact mirror. The boa has golden hearts as weights, the same shape as her collar's decoration and earrings. The background is an almost black, purplish colour.

MidasBrush's (@entertaingels) OC, Venus, wearing a dark velvet strapless dress, with a blue boa around it. She's putting on lipstick and looking at a compact mirror. The boa has golden hearts as weights, the same shape as her collar's decoration and earrings. The background is an almost black, purplish colour.

If you ever see me getting scammed by this goddess, don't even try to help me, I am exactly where I want to be.

Art Trade w/ @entertaingels.bsky.social !

22.02.2026 00:19 👍 212 🔁 50 💬 2 📌 0
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Vergess hier immer zu Posten das ich auch einen Shop habe mit vielen unterschiedlichen Produkten mit meinen Illustrationen drauf 😄
Und das obwohl Bluesky sogar den Post anzeigt obwohl ein Link drin ist. Hier der Link: ko-fi.com/justinebarth...

21.02.2026 12:38 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A watercolor painting of a satyr embracing a young man from behind,  gently peeling apart the man's flesh on his chest. Birds emerge from the opening in the man's chest. The man reaches one hand to back to caress the satyr's face, the other presses the satyr's hand to his chest. There's some circular celtic knotwork designs on the borders. The overall colors are warm golds and browns.

A watercolor painting of a satyr embracing a young man from behind, gently peeling apart the man's flesh on his chest. Birds emerge from the opening in the man's chest. The man reaches one hand to back to caress the satyr's face, the other presses the satyr's hand to his chest. There's some circular celtic knotwork designs on the borders. The overall colors are warm golds and browns.

Finally finished this up! It's done in watercolor, gouache, and color pencils. I know I should try to render it in more detail but I'm not sure I want to. I like the texture being able to be textures. Maybe that will change in the future. For now, though, I like it 😅

20.02.2026 19:15 👍 1863 🔁 439 💬 27 📌 3
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Vergess hier immer zu Posten das ich auch einen Shop habe mit vielen unterschiedlichen Produkten mit meinen Illustrationen drauf 😄
Und das obwohl Bluesky sogar den Post anzeigt obwohl ein Link drin ist. Hier der Link: ko-fi.com/justinebarth...

21.02.2026 12:38 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Dark painting in classical style, depicting a woman in a white dress with her back facing the viewer, wrapped in red fabric. The face of a man peaking through the darkness, near the woman's bleeding neck.

Dark painting in classical style, depicting a woman in a white dress with her back facing the viewer, wrapped in red fabric. The face of a man peaking through the darkness, near the woman's bleeding neck.

Book mockup of the first illustration.

Book mockup of the first illustration.

The Dracula cover I worked on is finally revealed.

I am very stoked about this project, because doing a cover art for a classical book is a dream I didn't know I had, and also because they agreed to have the cover art minimalistic and elegant, and I AM SO HAPPY ABOUT IT.

20.02.2026 19:05 👍 2879 🔁 741 💬 97 📌 14
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HAPPY WITCH HAT DAY BTW

20.02.2026 16:54 👍 834 🔁 305 💬 8 📌 0

Artists! Quote with your 💛 yellow 💛 art
#art #digitalart

20.02.2026 15:54 👍 28 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
Baldurs Gate Fanart. Schwarz Weiß. Comic Style. 5 Figuren. Tav sitzt in der Mitte und wird sowohl von Shadowheart, Wyll als auch Astarion angeschmachtet, scheint da aber keine Lust drauf zu haben. Halsin in Bärenform schaut mitleidig zu.

Baldurs Gate Fanart. Schwarz Weiß. Comic Style. 5 Figuren. Tav sitzt in der Mitte und wird sowohl von Shadowheart, Wyll als auch Astarion angeschmachtet, scheint da aber keine Lust drauf zu haben. Halsin in Bärenform schaut mitleidig zu.

Charakter-Illustration ohne Kosten? Mit Lizenz? Das geht.
Ende Mai kommt mein nächstes Buch raus. VIOLET - Die Wasserhexe und der Totengott. 👀

Mein Marketing setzt dabei auf euch. 🫵

Ihr schickt mir hier Infos über eure Charaktere - ich zeichne sie und dann macht ihr einen Shout-out für mich.

20.02.2026 13:57 👍 60 🔁 9 💬 4 📌 0

OK DESIGN DONE

20.02.2026 07:14 👍 642 🔁 97 💬 17 📌 0
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Artemis 🏹🦌
#digitalart #art #illustration

07.01.2026 21:07 👍 32 🔁 13 💬 0 📌 0
A drawing of a man kissing the statue of David

A drawing of a man kissing the statue of David

Cold Kisses
2025

19.02.2026 22:23 👍 685 🔁 150 💬 7 📌 1
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Haven't shared something I made in a long time here. So here's my version of Saraswati I made for a art challenge on Instagram 💖💫
#art #digitalart

18.02.2026 13:10 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Another knight today; Segurant the Brown, the original Arthurian monster hunter!

I painted the first version of this for myself, and then was commissioned to expand it for a limited edition mousepad

17.02.2026 09:02 👍 978 🔁 271 💬 14 📌 4