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A promotional image for a live stream on the StudioCRJ YouTube channel today (January 18, 2026) at 7 p.m. EST. Text below the main title reads, “Conversations, Q&A, drawing, and more—with friends!” Below this is an illustration of my objectsona holding up the YouTube icon and shouting “See you then!”
I’m going LIVE on YouTube tonight at 7 p.m. EST! My friends and I will be chatting, answering your questions, drawing, and havin’ a good time in general. We might even play Minecraft or talk about SWIMS a little more… :o
Hope to see you there!! 💙
SWIMS—In 2016, 2026. Procreate; 11″ × 4.25″. An illustration of the SWIMS main cast (left to right: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, and Iris) depicted in a 2016-esque art style with tall, thin eyes; bean mouths; stick limbs; large hands and boots; neon blushes; a galaxy image in the background; and bloom and chromatic aberration filters applied on top.
So the SWIMS squad decided it’d be a grand idea to travel back in time to 2016 and live out their lives in that timeline, so they look like this now. Sorry, chat… 💔
#CRJSWIMS #ObjectShowCommunity
YouTube link (re-uploaded in order to fix an error):
youtu.be/A9ZwnInFMyI
YouTube link (re-uploaded in order to fix an error):
youtu.be/A9ZwnInFMyI
An image featuring a photograph of me with various design elements to the right, including the logos for SWIMS and FlashMade; application icons for Adobe Animate, Affinity, and Adobe Photoshop; and the text “Where have I been?” Below this is large text that reads “Updates from CRJ,” with text below that reads “Tonight at 6 PM EST” and points to the YouTube icon.
My name is Carter Janik, and I am the creator of StudioCRJ.
If you recognize either of those names, please watch my newest YouTube video releasing tonight at 6 PM EST. I have a few updates I wanna share. 💙
#CRJSWIMS #ObjectShowCommunity #BFDI #InanimateInsanity
A screenshot of one of the on-screen graphics to be shown in my new update video on YouTube, featuring illustrations of the SWIMS main cast (left to right: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, and Iris) along with a diagram with their names pointing to the initials that make up the SWIMS acronym.
Working hard on my new update video for the StudioCRJ YouTube channel!! Here’s a little sneak peek of one of the on-screen graphics featuring the whole #CRJSWIMS squad! 💙
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100 Object Show Tips – Voice Acting Transition Card, 2025. Affinity and Procreate; 1920 × 1080 px; from 100 Object Show Tips by MsBonnieArt. A design featuring illustrations of Myles and Iris (from SWIMS) holding microphones, with speech balloons reading “VOICE” and “ACTING,” respectively.
You might’ve also noticed this little Voice Acting transition card in the middle of the video that I made, featuring Myles and Iris from #CRJSWIMS! 🛋️⛄️
You’ll get more content of them and the other cast members soon enough… :)
I had the opportunity to create a thirty-second tip clip for @msbonnieart.bsky.social’s 100 Object Show Tips, and I decided to cover reference footage in animation!! :D 🎞️🔥
YouTube link and a surprise thing I made in the thread below! 🧵
#OSC #ObjectShowCommunity
A design featuring simple illustrations of my objectsona and members of the SWIMS cast (top to bottom: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, Iris, and Luna) with “Happy New Year!” written above and “Update video coming soon!” written below.
Happy New Year, everyone!!! :D 🎉💙
Keep an eye out for an update video coming soon to my YouTube channel!
#OSC #ObjectShowCommunity
This isn’t a BFDI episode or anything like that…but personally, I think it’s much cooler!!
An image of Firey with his arms crossed and wearing sunglasses, with a large number 100 in the background. The StudioCRJ logo, an X sign, and three question marks are shown at the top, and the text “JANUARY 2026” is shown directly below.
You guys aren’t ready for this one.
🎞️🔥💙
#OSC #ObjectShowCommunity #BFDI
Animated version since Bluesky won’t allow me to put PNGs and GIFs in the same post for some reason:
SWIMS—In Pixels. Aseprite; 432 px × 252 px. A pixel art illustration of the eighteen cast members of SWIMS standing on a grass plane surrounded by a dirt path, depicted with a top-down perspective. Row 1 (from left to right): Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, Iris, Luna, Kate, Chris, Blake, and Vivian. Row 2 (from left to right): Grant, Rose, Presley, Elliott, Oscar, Beatrice, Pepper, and Frank. Color palette: © PineappleOnPizza.
🖌️ SWIMS—In Pixels
Decided to revamp my old pixel art piece from 2023 but with all the new #CRJSWIMS characters and designs! This time, I wanted to make them truer to their actual designs/proportions and make them animate a little. Oh, and Luna’s very silly as always. :)
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Drawings of my eighteen original characters for my upcoming animated project, SWIMS. These drawings depict the current character designs with simplified limbs and facial features. From left to right: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, Iris, Luna, Kate, Chris, Blake, Vivian, Grant, Rose, Presley, Elliott, Oscar, Beatrice, Pepper, and Frank.
I talked about this on Twitter already, but I think I’m gonna start sharing stuff I’m working on more casually in the future, since I’d rather not keep you guys waiting for polished content for eons.
To start, here’s some new drawings of my OCs for #CRJSWIMS! Who do you guys like the most??
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5/7: “Prickly Yet Friendly” (feat. Cactus by Mwa and Cactus Addax Mesa by cereus)
6/7: “The Sunrise Swordswoman” (feat. Shiori by @lemonadesharkie.bsky.social)
7/7: “Contrasting Color Combo!” (feat. Citric Circuits and Blueprint by Lightning)
1/7: “Even Brighter Than the Moon” (feat. Rocket by @f1re-w0rx.bsky.social)
2/7: “Hot & Cold” (feat. Neapolitan Ice Cream by Mwa)
3/7: “In Zhir Element” (feat. Jade Magni by @blissfulblizard.bsky.social)
4/7: “From Out of the Shadows” (feat. Kono by Lightning)
A calligraphic illustration that reads “My Pieces for 2025 Art Fight” alongside minimalist illustrations of a blue shield, magenta paintbrush, and cyan graphics tablet pen (symbols of Art Fight). Writing below reads “(one month after the event ended lmao).” Also featured at the bottom is an illustration of my objectsona holding his hands out to gesture toward the calligraphic illustration above.
So, Art Fight was a thing in the big 2025, and I have some banger artworks to show! Hooray!!! 🧵
(Yes, I’m doing this a month after the event ended because August practically flew by for me. Hope you don’t mind!)
— CRJ 💙
Iris Kōsetsu (降雪あいりす) is a snow-woman with an extra-light purple body, dark gray buttons, a red carrot nose, a light yellow sun hat with purple accents, and legs. Her pronouns are she/her, and she is female and pansexual. She is 27 years old (born March 2, 1998) and 5′ 6¼″. Her description reads: “In spite of her icy composition, Iris is a kind and caring lady who thrives best in the warmth of friendship. Her benevolence is immediately apparent to anyone who gets interviewed by her, for she’s very fond of her hometown and loves to write all about it as an independent journalist. But if there’s something she loves even more, it’s sharing the world with Myles and friends and especially dearest Grant.” Her relationships are: • Partner: Grant • Friends: Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, Rose, Elliott, Presley, Vivian, Kate, and Chris • Acquaintances: Blake and Beatrice Abilities include: • Ice creation and manipulation Disabilities include: • Armless • Water freezing by touch
(5/17)
And to round off the friend group, it’s Iris Kōsetsu, the snow-woman with the warmest of hearts! ☃️
(P.S. Her actual name is 降雪あいりす, but you can just call her Iris!)
Spencer Vibratek is a 59″ OLED TV with a dark purple body, a light purple face on his display, and legs. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and aroace. He is 27 years old (born August 12, 1997) and 5′ 3¼″. His description reads: “Digital devices are a big part of Spencer’s life—and not just because he himself is a digital device. Rumor has it that one day, he started offering tech assistance to his pals as a kind gesture, and he’s simply never stopped. Now, he serves all of Brightfield as “the IT guy,” and when he’s not out and about, he’ll act as the living room TV in his friend group’s shared home. (Movie nights are his favorite!)” His relationships are: • Sister: Vivian • Friends: Warren, Myles, Sam, Iris, Blake, Kate, Chris, Rose, and Grant • Acquaintances: Beatrice, Pepper, Presley, and Elliott Abilities include: • Wireless device connectivity • Manipulation of connected cables Disabilities include: • Armless
(4/17)
Here comes the technological mastermind (with good intentions, of course): Spencer Vibratek! 📺
Warren Aquarius is a bottled water dispenser with a gray body and cup dispenser, a pale blue jug, and legs. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and gay. He is 28 years old (born April 20, 1997) and 6′. His description reads: “The most important things in life are water and money—at least, that’s how Warren puts it. He’s a very analytical young man, and numbers flow through him almost effortlessly, hence his thriving career as a personal financial advisor. Outside of work, he can often be seen hanging out with Myles and friends and offering everyone drinks of Earth’s finest beverage (don’t worry: it’s purified).” Relationships are: • Friends: Myles, Sam, Spencer, Iris, Rose, Vivian, Kate, Chris, and Grant • Acquaintances: Beatrice and Pepper Abilities include: • Jug refillable by drinking Disabilities include: • Armless • Autism spectrum disorder and anxiety (comorbidity)
(3/17)
Thirsty? It’s OK: it happens to be the best of us. Luckily, Warren Aquarius is here to help! 🚰
Sam Woodsworth is an oak signpost with brown features, a green scarf, arms, and legs. Their pronouns are they/them, and they are non-binary and androsexual. They are 26 years old (born October 20, 1998) and 5′ 2½″. Their description reads: “Whenever someone needs a helping hand, a source of encouragement, or a sense of direction, Sam is always willing! They’re the most optimistic of their core friend group, and it’s usually their job to put smiles on everyone’s faces, especially the light of their life (and friend since childhood), Myles. They also enjoy photographing the world around them and spending time with loved ones.” Relationships are: • Partner: Myles • Parents: Kate and Chris • Brother: Blake • Friends: Warren, Iris, Spencer, Grant, Rose, and Vivian • Acquaintance: Beatrice Abilities include: • Engraved graphics on face Disabilities include: • Inability to eat or drink
(2/17)
Sam Woodsworth might not be as bright visually, but they’ll show the way to happiness alright! 🪧
Myles Fotona is a table lamp with a gray shade, a blue body, azure glass elements, arms, legs, and a power cord tail. His pronouns are he/him, and he is male and bisexual. He is 28 years old (born July 12, 1997) and 5′ 7″. His description reads: “Out of all the citizens of the Town of Brightfield, Myles is surely the brightest! He always has fresh and imaginative ideas sparking up in his mind, whether its a concept for his next graphic design client or just a plan for a fun night out. His secret? It’s his loving partner Sam and BFFs Warren, Spencer, and Iris who inspire him day after day, and he would do anything to return the favor.” His relationships are: • Partner: Sam • Pet: Luna • Friends: Warren, Spencer, Iris, Blake, Kate, Chris, Vivian, Grant, and Rose • Acquaintances: Beatrice and Pepper Abilities include: • Self-powered light bulb Disabilities include: • Autism spectrum disorder
(1/17)
Starting with the brightest of them all, it’s Myles Fotona! 🛋️
The SWIMS logo and the words “Meet the cast!” surrounded by simple illustrations of the five protagonists (Myles, Sam, Warren, Spencer, and Iris).
Welcome to the official account of SWIMS, an animation and illustration project featuring the best friend group of five you could ever ask for and more!! Speaking of, let’s meet the main cast, shall we? 🧵
#CRJSWIMS #OSC
