S. Daniel McPhail

@esdeem.bsky.social

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A writer and photographer who will one day be a clue on Jeopardy. Unapologetic fan nerd, wildlife enthusiast, and collector of things and stuff.

Definitely not three red pandas in a Vash the Stampede coat.

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I have new Gobots toys in the year 2024. A lot of things suck about this year, so I’ll take the bright spots where I can find them.

I had a shockingly productive weekend, part of which involved finally setting up my art table in the dining room’s built in desk. And I’ve been doing some art too! I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I feel like I’m finally grasping some stuff. And I even revisited an old character via sketching!

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The first Bluesky #TransformAway was inspired by @oafe.net who suggested the first figure be blue. Their suggestion reminded me I have the Legacy Multipack with Squeezeplay on preorder and so I’ve decided to give Squeezeplay away once he arrives. Just follow and reskeet this to enter.

My excitement easily outstrips my skill level… some Smallfoot sketches now that she’s on the way. #transformers #maccadam

My Studio Series Bumblebee is arriving today, and I got the notice that Smallfoot and the rest of the Gobots pack will be arriving soon. This is all the evidence I need that my ship is canon.

New sketchbook, and I’m kicking it off with a red panda sketch. The usual “I might play with this more” disclaimer applies.

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Look, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

Finishing out a sketchbook by seeing if I could draw out my edgy 90s Mega Man OC and antihero, Kor. Because, Y’know, Kor backwards is Rok. Oh, I was so clever in my early fanfic days. But I might try to work this sketch out a bit more before I move on to the new one.

WIP of my watercolor Optimus Prime. Not too bad for my first time with watercolors since I was a kid. #Transformers #Maccadam

Go into your photo roll or whatever and post the first image that makes you laugh literally out loud He is the saddest boy because a scrap of paper he hunted and slaughtered was taken away from him.

Live your marsupial fantasy

Hey @aestraya.bsky.social I thought you should see this…

My Masterpiece and G1 collections are almost all fully displayed now! #Transformers #Masterpiece #G1

Dear Self, Can you please refrain from making the plot of everything you write so convoluted? Trying to outline all the concurrent plot threads should read well, but plotting it? Ouchie. (Spoilers: He will not, in fact, stop doing this.)

If you see this, post a redhead. Kimber is a redhead and I have the art to prove it! (Art by @aestraya.bsky.social and @pockicchi.bsky.social )

If you see this, post a redhead.

I’ve worked over forty six hours this week. I still have one shift left. And somehow, I haven’t missed a day of writing 500 words.

The art progress is slow, but I’m getting there!

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Was inspired by @zoewithasword.bsky.social to draw gender bent dirtbag sapphic Gambit

Inked Optimus Prime. Not perfect, but I wanted to share this before I start using my watercolors for the first time. #Transformers #Maccadam

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Another twelve hour plus work shift. I am beyond exhausted.

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🪶 Breakroom sketch - Gambit, because X-Men '97 has me in a chokehold. Might work on this more later and scan it.

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Little bit of recent art from me, it's Earthspark Twitch! Done for TFNation 2024's programme! #Transformers #TransformersFanArt #Maccadam #Natephoenix

Telara Ansara, by @allimack.bsky.social! As Emejre healers go, her Gift isn't that strong. But she makes up for it with tenacity and knowledge. She's also a bit of a smart ass and free spirit, which means Kimber has her hands full with her unexpected partner in her investigation.

My current #WIP sketch of Kass from Breath of the Wild, compared to a sketch from August of last year. Just to remind myself where I am versus where I was.

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dream of the shore bordering another world 🌕 i missed the anniversary by a few weeks, but happy remaster year 2 chrono cross 💙 #chronocross #squareenix #art

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Also this game is making me ship Nowa and Seign SO MUCH and just...hnnnnggghhh...there's going to be pain involved, I just know it. 🫠

Sketching Kimber. I’ve still got a ways to go, but I’m seeing improvement!

Used my thimbleful of artistic talent to draw Scrooge McDuck in response to that awful Frank Miller piece.

Still early days first draft stuff, but when I’ve had a long day, there’s a good chance I’ll write a Kimber and Telara scene. #WIP #amwriting

Challenge of adoring the main couple: You keep wanting to skip past all the awkward development moments and jump right to the part where they’re cuddled on the couch, sharing a pint of ice cream and watching pro wrestling. Ok, that’s very Kimber and Telara centric, but you get the idea. #amwriting