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Mini Geek Boutique, a place where you can be proud of your hobbies without prejudice. https://minigeekboutique.com/pages/newsletter-subscription Home of Derek and Irene the dinosaur best friends. No AI 🚫

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Behold! An elephants foot.

25.02.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love using dedicated sketchbooks for my collections. I see them as a way to record my practice and research before making better versions later.
I see it as a way to make a mess and discover ideas and develop products.
Sketchbooks should be messy.

24.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This sticker is part of the collaboration between myself and my eldest. The full comic is in the zine launching at the end of this week...
It sparkles.

24.02.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Made some Dino art fridge magnets.

22.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very excited that Netflix has Stargate SG1 on ...

18.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Showing the top of a circular teal coloured candle with some extra bits such as metal fossils, coins and a book

Showing the top of a circular teal coloured candle with some extra bits such as metal fossils, coins and a book

A candle collaboration with Chaos Curios, this is the candle for the latest collection "an adventure tyre of discovery and delights" it is a round teal candle in a metal tin, surrounded by paraphernalia associated with museums and galleries.

A candle collaboration with Chaos Curios, this is the candle for the latest collection "an adventure tyre of discovery and delights" it is a round teal candle in a metal tin, surrounded by paraphernalia associated with museums and galleries.

So pleased to announce a wonderful collaboration I've done with the ever amazing @chaoscurios.bsky.social , these candles will be available at the end of the month as part of the new collection. The scent is pomegranate, mandarin and Amber, it is devine.

14.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A3 illustration

A3 illustration

A3 Illustration chopped in half featuring a large museum and a pink parasourolophus, yellow stegosaurus walking to the entrance of the museum and a purple t.rex pushing a smaller t.rex in a wheelchair up a ramp.

A3 Illustration chopped in half featuring a large museum and a pink parasourolophus, yellow stegosaurus walking to the entrance of the museum and a purple t.rex pushing a smaller t.rex in a wheelchair up a ramp.

Always a bit nervous when I spend hours on a piece of work to then cut it in two so I can scan it for the zine

11.02.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pencil sketch of a Roman buts statue but with a dinosaur instead of a human

A pencil sketch of a Roman buts statue but with a dinosaur instead of a human

Trust the process, trust the process, trust the process 😣

09.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had SO much fun!
Thank you 😁 can't wait for the next session.

08.02.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Stream night tonight! I've been looking forward to this for weeks but also a bit anxious.

08.02.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a cartoon sheep with big eyes making a face . ALT: a close up of a cartoon sheep with big eyes making a face .
08.02.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saaaaame.
BUT we will be fine

08.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Red pencil illustration showing Irene the parasourolophus and Derek the Stegosaurus visiting a gift shop at a museum

Red pencil illustration showing Irene the parasourolophus and Derek the Stegosaurus visiting a gift shop at a museum

Best bit about visiting an art gallery or museum.....
Gift shop! πŸ‘€

08.02.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oooo!

07.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so excited!

07.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Promo image for Skies Above Secrets of the Twilit Skysles which will be every other Sunday (starting Sunday 8th of Feb) at 7pm GMT

Promo image for Skies Above Secrets of the Twilit Skysles which will be every other Sunday (starting Sunday 8th of Feb) at 7pm GMT

It draws nearer!!! 3 Days until the first session of my Actual Play campaign for Skies Above - Secret of the Twilit Skysles! Looking forward to delving into this with both the players and an audience!

#ttrpg

05.02.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I often wonder if I should do a snail mail club. Like if the dinos were to send out postcards of their adventures? With little stickers of something? The IG story I have asked that question has no responses πŸ˜‚

07.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How do you pronounce Diplodocus?

How do you pronounce Diplodocus?

Watching the OG walking with dinosaurs.
How do you pronounce Diplodocus?

06.02.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Skies Above by LostHavenGames A vibrant JRPG inspired TTRPG taking you to a work fractured by magic and cast adrift amongst the clouds.

For anyone who missed the KS I've uploaded Skies to itch.io, likely Drivethru later and it'll be on my own website once I also have physical books to sell.

#TTRPG #TRPG

losthavengames.itch.io/skies-above-...

04.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Someone would rather use GenAI than pay a couple quid to a small business.

Someone would rather use GenAI than pay a couple quid to a small business.

It's the attitude that did it for me as well.

05.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just unfriended someone I've known for many years because they would rather use GenAi for a very basic sticker reward chart (that they could have used Canva or Affinity to create) than spend a couple quid on an already existing downloadable created by a small business.
Le sigh. πŸ‘‡

05.02.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
fun and bright illustration showing Derek the stegosaurus (he has a yellow body and pink plates and Thagomizer) wearing an orange rain hat. He's hold a leaf of Barnaby the bumble bee on a flower to prevent the rain from getting Barnaby wet.

fun and bright illustration showing Derek the stegosaurus (he has a yellow body and pink plates and Thagomizer) wearing an orange rain hat. He's hold a leaf of Barnaby the bumble bee on a flower to prevent the rain from getting Barnaby wet.

Derek is a good egg.

05.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I bloody love Derek

I bloody love Derek

I bloody love Derek.

05.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Posting Skies Above until I find my audience. Final Fantasy vibes. Grandia energy. Post apocalyptic hope instead of despair. JRPG fans who play TTRPGs are out there somewhere. Likes and shares help me reach them. losthavenart.com #ttrpg #SkiesAbove

04.02.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A pencil sketch of a dinosaur skeleton

A pencil sketch of a dinosaur skeleton

Getting the balance between "realism" and "cute whimsy dinosaur" can be difficult, especially when trying to be authentic but also I do not have the time to draw eleventy billion individual bones. I hope this looks like a Diplodocus skelebob.

04.02.2026 07:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else wonder why there is this trend to holding clip mics rather than, I dunno, clip them to your clothing? Are people aware they're designed to be clipped to something to reduce noise? I'm being fickle aren't I? πŸ˜…

03.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lettering is haaaaard but I do hope I spelled "exhibition" correctly πŸ˜…πŸ₯΄

03.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Little but Fierce. Streamlined 5th Edition for Children of All Ages. Kickstarter launches on 3rd March. β€œIn a sea of electronic alternatives, Little but Fierce stands as an exciting and fun competitor that will delight geeky parents and their children alike." - Sarah Johnson, Education Consultant. Team profiles: DC Bradshaw, Catarina EusΓ©bio, Sebastian YΕ«e, Jennifer Kretchmer, Rich Oxenham

Little but Fierce. Streamlined 5th Edition for Children of All Ages. Kickstarter launches on 3rd March. β€œIn a sea of electronic alternatives, Little but Fierce stands as an exciting and fun competitor that will delight geeky parents and their children alike." - Sarah Johnson, Education Consultant. Team profiles: DC Bradshaw, Catarina EusΓ©bio, Sebastian YΕ«e, Jennifer Kretchmer, Rich Oxenham

Just one month until LITTLE BUT FIERCE crowdfunds. Sign up to be notified when it goes live!

A rewrite of 5th Edition for children of all ages, with streamlined rules, simplified language and a family friendly tone. A new generation's first steps into TTRPGs.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...

03.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 10

It looks stunning. Can't wait to get my copy!

03.02.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Same! Excited for the weekend

03.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0