Lyka Kothlaz

@lykakothlaz.bsky.social

Any pronounce | Beginner illustrator | Biggest inspiration for my illustrations: @helveticablanc.bsky.social | https://lykakothlaz.neocities.org

Why do I keep making things? Because I really enjoy making things. It takes a lot of patience and practice to make good things, but that work and the process are often even more rewarding than the finished thing. Shortcuts to instant “creativity” aren’t ever going to replace the experience of making

So excited to share this illustration I had the pleasure of creating for Bloomberg Businessweek for the article “The Steamy, Magical and Now Very Lucrative Romantasy Business” by Hannah Miller and Madison Muller. Such a fun one to work on! Art direction by Chandra Illick.

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I don't want to shoot videos I don't want to post tutorials I don't want to show my process I don't want to pour varnish I don't want to turn my canvas I don't want to record my screen I don't want to cultivate parasocial relationships I just want to make pictures and shitpost

RJ Palmer 🔜 LBX 637@rj-palmer.com · 6mo ago

The way profit maxxing corpo culture has invaded every form of art through algorithms pushing people into daily posting is really weighing on me lately. Efficiency and regularity of making "content" being prized above all else feels so grim, man.

Starting a thread of all my completed projects, in order of release! 🌟 If you’re new to my work, this will be an easy way to scroll through and get acquainted. Or maybe you’ll find something you’ve missed! 👇