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25 | they/them | digital artist & jewelry maker | currently obsessed w bg3, dragon age, and lads <3 | comms open!! message for details :-) | my art shop: bbybelart.bigcartel.com | ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/sillyfreaknasty/commissions pfp by me :-)

[bby-bel]

i made a ko-fi!!

bel's Commissions

Commissions Open! Click to see bel's commission menu.

i am still alive!! life has been kicking my ass to no end and i haven’t been posting on socials. however, i am still doing art and i decided to make a ko-fi to streamline commissions!!

feel free to click the link and check out my account :-)

some of my most recent SFW pieces are added at the bottom of this post as examples of my art!!

NSFW art is available ONLY IF AGE IS VERIFIED OVER 18!!!

[xxnashiraxx]

✿ By Your Side ✿

"Oh, when you're cold, I'll be there

Hold you tight to me

Oh, when you're low

I'll be there by your side, baby."

- By Your Side by Sade

Tagging all my buddies!!!! 🩷🩷🥰 @amouseyoucanhold (Lark 🐭) @bby-bel (Kell 🐉 & Darcy 🎶) @losersmidnights (Evie ☀️) @bum-dragon (Sokaria 🤎) @pinkberrytea (Mavka 💗) @larvatuss (Selene 🌙) @bloodjune (Effy 🦋) @khywren (Ysera 🔮) All featured in this fun photoshoot to celebrate a year of hanging out together!!!

I love you all so so much!!! Thank you for trusting me with your babes!!!! I am so happy to know all of you, to get to call you my friends, and to virtually hang out when we're all scattered across the world 🫂🩷 It means so much to me to have you all in my life!! 🫂

[bby-bel]

SCREAMING CRYING CLAWING AT THE WALLS :’-))))

[xxnashiraxx]

With Stars to Fill My Dream (30) - What if She's Fine? It's My Mind That's Wrong?

TODAY IS THE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Cannot believe I've made it this far, and also cannot believe I'm ONLY this far along lol 🩷 Thank you to everyone still reading and patiently waiting- I love y'all!!! 🩷

Summary: As the group settles into their normal routine, they venture back out into the darkness on a quest to uncover more secrets about the Shadowlands. Their path leads to the House of Healing, rife with treacherous reminders of a past Ofelia would like to forget; so soon after it's been dredged from her memories.

They toil through undead nurses and an ambush party all while Ofelia and Astarion's relationship evolves and blossoms. With their trust building, it seems that not even her risky decisions have the power to crush it- but how about the appearance of a certain devil?

Pairing: Astarion x female!Durge ✧˖ Astarion x Ofelia ✧˖ StarSong

Warnings: 18+. Mentions of past abuse and trauma. Mentions of past self-harm (minor), Canon-typical violence and gore.

Word Count: 12,549

AO3

One silly picture to add to this sadly, as my computer nuked my save before I caught up and I'm not quite there yet- but here's her sweet face covered in blood!!! 🥰

✧˖Tag List: @khywren @pinkberrytea @bby-bel

✧˖Dividers: @/strangergraphics

✧˖Songs:

Everything feels exemplified- the shift of his skin against hers, the whisper of fabric as his shirt drags against her own, the scent of her blood a sharp tang in the air. Her lips fall open, her faith implicit as she descends into the calm in her mind. Fire reduced to the soft glow of candlelight instead of the raging inferno that frequently accompanies these kinds of encounters, she lets him guide her along an invisible ridge. There’s not much room on either side of the path- one promises regret, the other absence, and she sticks close behind him as the red leaves her body with each greedy swallow.

Pleasure doesn’t rip through her and threaten to rend her in two- the only satisfaction she revels in is that of her own making. How could she not, under these circumstances? The way he strokes his thumbs over the back of her hands, his quiet sighs and moans… Just the feeling of his mouth on her is enough to send her vision spinning, blood loss aside. And yet it’s only a tempered flame, still making her heart leap and bound, sending fresh waves of want through her, but contained within the confines of her body.

She almost wants to ask how he’s controlled it, but she doesn’t get far before her tadpole seizes and he’s connecting to her- threading their thoughts like a tapestry until they nearly function as one.

“Would you like to know how you taste?” His voice in her mind feels warm- a hearth flickering and flaring.

“Yes…” she hears herself say without thinking- but what could it hurt? To share that experience after she’s shared so many of her own? It seems only fair.

She should have considered it a little longer before agreeing so readily.

[bby-bel]

so, so, SO proud of you. love you and ofelia more than words can say💕 congrats my love!!!!!

[bg3-uplifting]

@bby-bel Is an incredible writer, artist, friend, and person!!!! Their art is so incredibly gorgeous and beautiful, and they have two incredible OCs in their amazing fic Death & Romance- Kell and Darcy! They are both wonderful and have such incredible strengths of their own that constantly make me smile, sympathize, cry, and want to hug them ❤️ Bel will uplift everyone around them, make them laugh and is always there for the people they love ❤️

Fic here!!: https://archiveofourown.org/works/62808985/chapters/160807912

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[bby-bel]

opened my tumblr for the first time in WEEKs (honestly probably months) and saw this as my first notification…. brb crying tears of joy :’-)))) thank you to whomever sent this in, i love you!!!!

[vividiana]

I wanted to share this with the accompanying chapter but I simply couldn't wait. Absolutely obsessed with this comm from @bby-bel of modern AU Eve and Astarion as Magenta and Columbia from Rocky Horror ❤️ It's so perfect and the attention to detail is just incredible. Thank you so much for bringing this scene to life 🥰

Halloween chapter coming soon to an AO3 near you 💋

[bby-bel]

LOVEE drawing this duo always 💕 tysm for this opportunity beloved 🤩

[andromedaancunin]

“You gotta hear this one song, it’ll change your life, I swear.”

I received such an incredible birthday present from my beloved @xxnashiraxx drawn by our beloved @bby-bel 🥹💚

Words cannot express how touched I am to have received such a beautiful gift of her Ofelia and my Andromeda dancing their little hearts out. 💚

I love you so much, Ali, and I love you so much, Bel. Thank you for making this birthday so incredibly special. 💚💚💚

[bby-bel]

love you eternally enema 💕

[xxnashiraxx]

With Stars to Fill My Dream (28) - And All This Time You Knew, That I Would Put You Through

AGAIN, SORRY I'M LATE - I am the worst. I was so exhausted after holiday decorating last night, fell asleep around 9, and didn't wake up till 2AM - my apologies!!!! I keep getting afflicted with illness for some stupid reason, but I am finally feeling better, and while I may still be really not as present as I'd like to be on here because of the holidays, I will try to pop in as much as possible so I can celebrate all my lovely friends!!! Anyway, enough about me! Thank you all again for being here and reading and following this journey this far! I am far from the finish line, but it feels so good to get here 🥺 After SO LONG 🖤🖤 I hope that everyone who reads can listen to the title song as well, I just feel that it really fits these two and I've been listening to it on a loop for a YEAR because of my wonderful friend @bby-bel who solidified it in my mind that this would be their song for the confession chapter 🥺

There will be some shout-outs below, which I'll put under the cut to not make this post a mile long- but thank you for being here and for reading when you get the time!!! I appreciate you all! 🥰

The next chapter will be released in January!!!

Summary: When the summer dies... severing the ties... I'm with you always, always... Amidst hopelessness and fear, suspicion and doubt- Astarion has walked his serpentine path ever since stepping out of his pod. With his future still uncertain and cloaked in fear, Astarion mulls through his thoughts, trying to find a path forward- to salvage what little is left of his dignity and stand apart from what he truly wants, or to surrender to the warmth of ruby lips and tender affection...

Pairing: Astarion x female!Durge ✧˖ Astarion x Ofelia

Warnings: 18+. Mentions of past abuse and trauma. Mentions of past self-harm (minor), Canon-typical violence and gore.

Word Count: 13,539

AO3

BEAUTIFUL ART BY @bby-bel OF OFELIA AND ASTARION!!! IN THE CHAPTER!! AHHH!!!! 😭🖤🖤🖤🖤

✧˖Tag List: @khywren @pinkberrytea @bby-bel @andromedaancunin

✧˖Dividers: @/strangergraphics

✧˖Songs:

Also, a big shout-out to some incredible friends who've encouraged me every step of the way 🖤

To @khywren, who's been here since day one and was the very first person to ever read published Ofelia writing- thank you so much, my beloved friend 🖤 For all your encouragement, for your enthusiasm, and most of all, your friendship. 🖤

My second shout-out goes to @bby-bel, who I met in October of last year. A genuine, beautiful, talented person and incredible friend- I am truly honored to have you in my life, to not only get to comm an artist I admire more than anything, but to receive love from you in the form of beautiful art and songs- this is to you, and how most of the songs in this chapter are because of you, and your playlist you made for Ofelia a year ago this month. Thank you, my friend 🖤

My third shout-out goes out to @pinkberrytea, who has shown me such kindness and love since we met- I have always admired you, my friend, and I am lucky to have you in my life. Your love for Ofelia and for me is enough to make anyone break down and sob. 🖤 I keep it together, somehow 😅, but I will never forget the love you've shown me, and I will forever do my best to repay it. 💗 You arrived at a time in my life where I felt a little lost and unsure if I'd keep writing this, and you showed me the depth of your appreciation for it and the depth of your friendship, and you are so important to me 🖤

My fourth shout-out goes out to @caffeinatedmunchkin, who hasn't stopped cheering me on for a year- I hope to someday show you how thankful I am for the love you've shown me and my work, and for the amazing story you crafted for Ofelia and Astarion- I will forever be grateful for every word, and they're tattooed on my soul. 🖤

My fifth shout-out goes to @andromedaancunin, who I only met this year, but feels like I've known a lifetime. 🖤 I am so lucky to have you in my life, to experience your kindness and affection- you have such a beautiful soul, and are truly one of the best amongst us. 🖤 I don't know what life would look like without you in it, anymore 🖤 Grey and dull. You and Andromeda have been such a light in my life, from the beginning, and I am so happy that we've crossed paths- now I get to walk it with you by my side, and I couldn't be happier 🥺

My next shout-out goes to @loserscardigan 💙 My beautiful, talented, lovely twin 💙 You've been such an amazing person to get to know and share in our mutual interests 🥰 You make me smile and laugh, fall in love with my favorite cowgirl in existence, and your kindness hasn't been lost on me. I could go on forever about how alike we are, and how excited I am that we know each other and have met 💙 Thank you for being so encouraging and lovely when I needed it most, and for caring about my silly story. 🥺 I love you 💙

My next shout-out goes to all my pals, who I've got to know this past year and who I love so much- to @bum-dragon, to @arzen9, to @nerdalmighty, to @bloodinwine and @vividiana! You all have been so kind and supportive, have been with me through some truly sad times, and some truly good times- I thank all of you for being here and being so kind and accepting of who I am and who cheer not only me on, but each other- it's been such a wonderful time, getting to know each and every one of you over these past few months, more than before. 💗 I love you all- Karina for your kindness and your enthusiasm and passion, Nat for your encouragement and love and friendship, Emma for your humor and genuine care and beautiful soul, June for your expertise, talent, and love, and Viv for your artistry of words and your kind authenticity 🖤 I love you all so much, and I love all who've been with me on this journey and on this website 🖤🖤

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!

[andromedaancunin]

Got this amazing surprise from my dear @bby-bel 🫂❤️

I am in awe over how incredible this is and I am just so grateful for such a beautiful gift. Thank you, Bel. I love you so, so much. 🫂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[bby-bel]

anything for you, my dear💕🫂

[xxnashiraxx]

♡ So welcome to our little corner of the world ♡

This is a gift to my friends, and the ones I've made this year and last that have changed my life 🖤 I am so grateful for meeting all of you, and I am forever honored to have met all of you, and to share this space in the community- thank you for being there for not only me, but everyone in this picture and beyond- your love is a light in this world, and it's what makes this fandom the incredible place that it is 🥺 I love you all!!

Featuring: @pinkberrytea's Mavka 💗, @andromedaancunin's Andromeda 💚 @khywren's Ysera 💕, @bloodinwine's Effy 🌹, @bby-bel's Kell 🌙, @arzen9's Lark 🦌, @vividiana's Eve 🩸, @bum-dragon's Sokaria ⚔, @nerdallwritey's Birdie 🧜🏻‍♀️

[bby-bel]

🤍🤍 send this anon to 5 fanfic writers who you love and appreciate!! KEEP WRITING!! love you so much!

you sweet sweet angel i love you so much :’-)) will get back to writing very very soon!!!!!

[xxnashiraxx]

With Stars to Fill My Dream (23) - I'm Done Crying Over Someone Like You

Hi everyone!! It's been a bit of a rough week, which delayed this a little, but I did it!! I am really excited to finally make it into the Shadowlands- it's about fucking time 😭 Anyway, this fic will no longer be slow burn in three chapters, so here's to that! 🖤

ALSO!!! We have an official fic playlist now! Not the 500+ long writing one I usually listen to, lol. Featuring @bby-bel's lovely art of Ofelia and Alfira as the cover ⭐

Summary: As the party surfaces from the Underdark into a waking nightmare, they find horror after horror with each step they take. Astarion's denial of his feelings grows more complicated as they meet a High Harper, fix their hellion's heart, watch romance blossom, and find an unlikely surprise waiting within this little haven among the shadows.

Not even in trancing will he find solace from the unfortunate snag over his heart...

Pairing: Astarion x female!Durge ✧˖ Astarion x Ofelia

Warnings: 18+. Mentions of past abuse and trauma. Mentions of past self-harm (minor), Canon-typical violence and gore.

Word Count: 10,822

AO3

✧˖Tag List: @khywren @pinkberrytea @bby-bel

Songs:

The absence of the sun is like a heavy weight upon Astarion’s shoulders. The dark tears at his skin, snags in his hair. It whispers to him to join them in the depths of their obscurity, through the crevasses in the ground as gnarled vines stretch and try to trip him up and ensnare him.

All the while, the one thing keeping him going is getting to some kind of refuge- to Moonrise, if that’s all that’s left. To the source of this affliction, and whatever information lies in wait, anything to take advantage of and free him from his master.

He doesn’t think about Ofelia at all.

[bby-bel]

cannot WAIT to eat this up <333

[wirywyrm]

Just some art for some mutuals and cool artists whose Tavs/Durges I’ve been meaning to draw. I intended to have these done yesterday for the Bg3 anniversary, but failed. Regardless, I hope I did your OCs justice! ❤️

Théa belongs to @sawsaucearts

Aldiirn belongs to @mistercrowbar

Tavella belongs to @angiemaniac

Hazel belongs to @dovahkaate

Kast-away belongs to @cheddar-mancer

Kell belongs to @bby-bel

Tino belongs to @luinen-bluewater

Marzio belongs to @durge-marzio

Elaine belongs to @lmaginegnomos

Quin belongs to @quinthebard

Ezlyn belongs to @whomstbutalsojustmo

Zatavia belongs to @featherwurm

Hyve & Locust belong to @gothicspork

Poetry belongs to @sheriffkit

Cinder belongs to @hannu-made-this

Feel free to go check out everyone listed - but, be aware that some of the blogs mentioned do have some more mature content. So, if that is something you’d prefer to avoid, just make sure to read any descriptors or pinned posts/headers before you begin scrolling.

[bby-bel]

SCREAMING. could not be more honored to have kell here <3 you’re an angel, @wirywyrm !!!!

[bby-bel]

larkstarion WIP/teaser for @arzen9 ‘s fic Can I Be Good? (link under art)

my art was restored(yippie) BUT i got laid off today :’-)

if anyone is looking for some cool bg3 prints or jewelry, go check out my website! necklaces are all on sale for 50$ and almost all prints are 15$.

and as always, commissions are open!! prices are extra flexible right now. anything helps while i try to find a new job :-/

bby bel art

fic link!!

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[bby-bel]

ipad just shit the bed and all my artwork is GONE i want to scream forever

i have to pay for car stuff AND rent already and now a new fucking ipad bc i’m in the middle of a commission i’m so broke and pissed RRAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

[xxnashiraxx]

With Stars to Fill My Dream (22) - We Don't Talk Much, Guess 'Cause Nothing Has Changed

HELLO HI I HAVE RETURNED!!! AND ON THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIC!!! I'm so proud of myself!! 🥰 I've missed writing so damn much, and I am so glad to be back to Ofelia my beloved 🖤 I was in a rut for a very long time, but all my friends brought me out of it and helped me get back into the swing of things 🥺 @pinkberrytea, @andromedaancunin, @bby-bel, @khywren, @vividiana, @bum-dragon, @nerdalmighty, @arzen9, @bloodinwine, @anacdoce, and @loserscardigan!!! I cannot thank you all enough for making me feel loved and getting to see you all create and make beautiful things was such an inspiration 🫂

HUGE THANK YOU to @andromedaancunin- Taylor, I cannot thank you enough for beta reading this and hyping me up the whole way through your read through. I am so grateful to have someone as incredible as you in my life, and especially someone as talented, kind, and sweet. 🖤 You have been such a light in my life and I love you so much 🫂

Please enjoy this one! It took me a long while to work out how these were going to go, but I am confident in the path ahead!

Summary: The party finally faces their final challenge of the Underdark- taking on the Grymforge. Tensions rise in camp and add to the already growing unrest that plagues them all as they search for a way to the surface. As the sun sets on Act 1 of their adventure, Astarion comes to terms with an unfortunate truth he must face, or turn away altogether- will he embrace it, or push it all away?

Pairing: Astarion x female!Durge ✧˖ Astarion x Ofelia

Warnings: 18+. Mentions of past abuse and trauma. Mentions of past self-harm (minor), Canon-typical violence and gore.

Word Count: 10,273

AO3

✧˖Tag List: @khywren @allymcfee @pinkberrytea @beewilko @bby-bel-art

Songs:

All he wants to do is touch her. It’s a foreign craving as he dips his head to inhale her scent, wanting to revolt violently when he finds his fingers cupping her elbows automatically as his thumbs swirl over her skin. He leans in and indulges subconsciously, almost as if his body wants what his mind refuses to allow. She won’t hurt me. He pushes her away at the thought, disgusted by it.

“Astarion?” It’s soft and forgiving, her gaze searching his, and he can tell he’s let the mask slip by the way she huddles in on herself. He can’t divulge his reasoning for doing so without explaining everything he’s so far kept hidden- revulsion and shame bubbling like tar in the place where his heart should be. He’d rather die again than tell her what he’s been through- why it’s so hard for him to trust that she won't just throw it all back in his face. Perhaps she deserves more credit… but he can’t bring himself to risk the chance.

[bby-bel]

happy one year to one of the fics that changed the trajectory of my life 🫶 :’-) ilysm bby and i’m so proud of u 🤩

[bby-bel]

WIP Whenever

i’m back from the dead (vacation) !! working on this super cute larkstarion piece for @arzen9 & i can’t wait to finish it!!! so happy with both of their facial expressions so far & wanted to share:-3

no pressure tags!!! @xxnashiraxx @bum-dragon @nerdalmighty @nerdalmighty @preciouslittlebhaalbae @badbloodwitch @bloodinwine @arzen9 @pinkberrytea @justabiteofspite sorry if i forgot to tag u <\3

[sacred-portal]