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Ren Varela

@cobaltcorvus

A Latine dark fantasy, horror, and surrealist artist, illustrator, storyteller. #DarkArt 🚫 No A/I ; 🚫 N/F/Ts Nonbinary | Pronouns: they/them πŸ“§ Contact: CobaltCorvusStudio@gmail.com 🌐 https://bio.site/CobaltCorvus πŸ₯« https://ko-fi.com/cobaltcorvus

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Kiltro - "If I Lead" (Official Video)
Kiltro - "If I Lead" (Official Video) YouTube video by Kiltro

🎢 If I Lead - Kiltro

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPL2...

(epilepsy warning for video)

07.03.2026 11:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yeah, hoping and manifesting this for you! 🀞

05.03.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My reading tastes really are rather eclectic.

Right now I'm in my horror and thriller/mystery era, but I'm always down for a good fantasy. πŸ€“

05.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! πŸ–€
I'm so glad you enjoy them! That means a lot to me. πŸ™

04.03.2026 06:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just watched one of the most stressful hockey games and now I don't know how long it's going to take me to fall asleep after that... lol

At least the Sharks won in the end.

04.03.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME~!
As is tradition, I am giving away my clean-out cast of this brand new creation, the Iron King!

I am closing down my Patreon!

If you would like to have your name added to the jar, Make sure you are a Ko-fi supporter and comment on the kofi post linked below!

03.03.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so much! πŸ–€

03.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The King In Black. 2025. Digital mixed medium. 

A human figure facing left wearing a long black robe standing against a textured wall that's shades of red and green from top to bottom. Their head resembles a burning ember and has a crown of flames and billowing smoke on it.

The King In Black. 2025. Digital mixed medium. A human figure facing left wearing a long black robe standing against a textured wall that's shades of red and green from top to bottom. Their head resembles a burning ember and has a crown of flames and billowing smoke on it.

There's Beauty In The Darkness. 2025. Digital mixed medium. 

A human head and shoulders wearing a hooded cloak, all in red against a black background. Blue mist and red sparks surround their head. Pink and red text below reads "There’s Beauty In The Darkness".

There's Beauty In The Darkness. 2025. Digital mixed medium. A human head and shoulders wearing a hooded cloak, all in red against a black background. Blue mist and red sparks surround their head. Pink and red text below reads "There’s Beauty In The Darkness".

Thanks for the tag and art share, Fons.

I'm a semi-retired freelancer due to disability who works mostly digital. I've art prints as well as merch available at decwrk.com.

03.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying something new, I'm opening up commissions for quick portraits!!

I've been having a blast making these in my own time, I'd love to kidnap some people's characters to make more :))

Info in the pic and in bio!

[ #art #commissions #fantasyart #oc ]

03.03.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A dark art digital painting of portrait of a headless figure in a suit and tie with two glowing halos of different sizes floating where the head would be.

A dark art digital painting of portrait of a headless figure in a suit and tie with two glowing halos of different sizes floating where the head would be.

A dark, digital painting of a figure that is just a torso with arms that are shrugging and has a floating skull wearing a golden laurel. There's a glowing orb beneath the torso.

A dark, digital painting of a figure that is just a torso with arms that are shrugging and has a floating skull wearing a golden laurel. There's a glowing orb beneath the torso.

A digital painting of a jackal skull in profile view floating about a horizontal, black halo, both floating above the neck of a dismembered, semi-human, teal torso. All is painted on a black back drop.

A digital painting of a jackal skull in profile view floating about a horizontal, black halo, both floating above the neck of a dismembered, semi-human, teal torso. All is painted on a black back drop.

A digital painting of a giant, multi-armed, skull-headed figure in a large thunder cloud with several bolts of lighting generating from it.

A digital painting of a giant, multi-armed, skull-headed figure in a large thunder cloud with several bolts of lighting generating from it.

Thanks for hosting this share!

Hello! I'm Ren, a freelance artist that specializes in dark, slightly surrealist fantasy illustrations, and character & creature designs.

Art Prints
Tip Jar

03.03.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you for share!

03.03.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Creepy charcoal portrait of a strange, stylized face smiling at the viewer, texture reminiscent of black mold.

Creepy charcoal portrait of a strange, stylized face smiling at the viewer, texture reminiscent of black mold.

Colorful digital painting of a red pathway leading through an abstract landscape, terminating in a dark entrance containing a group of people.

Colorful digital painting of a red pathway leading through an abstract landscape, terminating in a dark entrance containing a group of people.

Colorful digital painting of a reptile skull in front of what could either be a monumental rock formation or the rest of the reptile's skeleton. The sky is strangely ablaze.

Colorful digital painting of a reptile skull in front of what could either be a monumental rock formation or the rest of the reptile's skeleton. The sky is strangely ablaze.

Eerie charcoal drawing of a lone rag doll sitting on a ghostly chair.

Eerie charcoal drawing of a lone rag doll sitting on a ghostly chair.

Thank you for hosting!

Hi, I'm Manuel and I make mostly spooky art using charcoal and digital means!

03.03.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Linkshare artshare image with one on my Uhm creatures standing in the right

Linkshare artshare image with one on my Uhm creatures standing in the right

Linkshare #artshare Tuesday!

πŸ‘‰Drop your links!
πŸ‘‰REPOST your favourite artist!!
πŸ‘‰Use alt if possible
πŸ‘‰Tag your friends

🚫NO A/I🚫NO N/F/T🚫

I'll be reposting as much as possible 🫢

If you want to be tag/untag let me know πŸ‘»

#art #commissionsopen #vgen #kofi #patreon #artsale #artistsupport #artsky

03.03.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 1
Fish in a Birdcage [Official Video]
Fish in a Birdcage [Official Video] YouTube video by Fish in a Birdcage

🎢 Music Thread 🎢

Rule #4 - Fish in a Birdcage

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cg_...

03.03.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is incredible! The lighting is *chef's kiss* πŸ–€

02.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This year has just really been a struggle for me to get on track with anything...

I mean, I guess it's no surprised considering Everythingℒ️, but it's still so frustrating on a personal level. πŸ˜”

02.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Artists! QRP with your ghost art. πŸ‘»

#DarkArt #ArtTrain

02.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm in this listicle and I feel so exposed. >.>

02.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A collage image of six different dark art paintings done by the poster of various skull headed humanoid figures, most with their skulls floating above dismembered torsos and other mystical features.

A collage image of six different dark art paintings done by the poster of various skull headed humanoid figures, most with their skulls floating above dismembered torsos and other mystical features.

A digital painting of a jackal skull in profile view floating about a horizontal, black halo, both floating above the neck of a dismembered, semi-human, teal torso. All is painted on a black back drop.

A digital painting of a jackal skull in profile view floating about a horizontal, black halo, both floating above the neck of a dismembered, semi-human, teal torso. All is painted on a black back drop.

Now through Sunday: free shipping on orders over $30+!

Additionally, all prints are 25% off! #bsnm 🎨

www.inprnt.com/gallery/coba...

28.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you didn't know, I have an account dedicated to my Star Wars: The Old Republic shenanigans and OCs.

I really need to start doing art of all those goofy goobers again, I miss them.

25.02.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I really thought that once I conquered hands, I could draw anything.

Oh how wrong I was. My naΓ―vetΓ©!

What object now vexes me and mocks my drawing ability? Pant legs. Specifically the folds in the material. 😩

25.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CobaltCorvus's Commissions Support Ren Varela on Ko-fi with a one-time donation or sign up for a monthly membership for additional art related rewards!

Sketch portrait #commissions are open!

Starting at $25 (some add-ons range from $5-$10). More information is available on my Ko-fi page.

ko-fi.com/cobaltcorvus...

#bsnm #ArtCommissions #SupportHumanArtists

25.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah. I also wish that a list would get deleted after the account that created it gets suspended. I'm stuck on like, 3 lists some bad actor put me on even though the account(s) tied to them are suspended. 😩

25.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 - Sketch Preview 1 - Click to view on Ko-fi Follow CobaltCorvus on Ko-fi

A sketch preview of one of my latest pieces has been posted for my members over at Ko-fi!

ko-fi.com/i/IX8X81UUVZW

All membership tiers gain access to sketch previews like these, as well as early viewing of new, finished pieces a week before I post them publicly.

24.02.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks in a car with the dialogue "Diane, 11:30 a.m., February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks in a car with the dialogue "Diane, 11:30 a.m., February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

πŸ¦‰β˜•πŸ₯§ Happy #TwinPeaksDay to all who celebrate!* πŸ¦‰β˜•πŸ₯§

*(Except BOB)

24.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Pass it along, let's see your pfp in its full sized glory!

23.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's a very interesting combo!

And the Australian shepherd side will also contribute to jumping, maybe even body slamming as he gets bigger. My girl gets very bouncy and slams into me when excited. πŸ˜…
At least she's small.

23.02.2026 02:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also! The book is already so much better than the movie, imo. There's so much more depth that was very obviously missing in the film.

The movie wasn't terrible but it def felt lacking to me.

But I'm enjoying the book very much so far!

23.02.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of the book cover for "Doctor Sleep" by Stephen King. It's a bit hard to describe but the text on the cover is spelled out with whispy looking smoke superimposed in front of the face of a women wearing a top hat.

An image of the book cover for "Doctor Sleep" by Stephen King. It's a bit hard to describe but the text on the cover is spelled out with whispy looking smoke superimposed in front of the face of a women wearing a top hat.

Now reading: "Doctor Sleep" by Stephen King.

(I actually started this earlier but forgot to post about it... πŸ˜…)

πŸ©ΈπŸ“š #BookSky #HorrorSky

23.02.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Now I know what you're thinking, "you'll eat oysters but not snails?" Listen, maybe the have the same consistency, I don't know but I don't want to find out for myself.

And I hate raw onions (and they make my tummy hurt now) & most cooked onions but onion rings & grilled in a certain way are good.

22.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1