I read more than 665,000 words of fanfiction this year. Fanfic authors are the greatest.

🌱 Hi! I'm Sydney, an illustrator & graphic novelist from Colorado. 📖 Represented by Natascha Morris UPDATES ONLY. 🎨 Portfolio & online store sydneydeanillustration.com 🌈 I'm working to bring more cozy, queer, fantasy stories to life! #PortfolioDay

Feelings are complicated, especially when you're trans & autistic and your special interest became an empire of transphobia. I wrote this song to reclaim the joys I once took in Harry Potter, and I hope it helps some other trans autistic folks do the same. ajsolomon.bandcamp.com/track/cherry-p…

I really love this video from my friend 🐢🐢🐢John Green🐢🐢🐢. “I used to think that art had to be great to be worthwhile. Now, I only think it has to be to be worthwhile.” youtu.be/LjTeyee_A64

Uh oh, am I finally going to open up custom pet plush doll commissions? I really enjoyed making this one for my cousin of her adorable dog Stevie. (Also hi, new plushie style. This pattern I’ve been dreaming about for years finally came together.)

Someone new flew into my plush studio! Here’s a preview.

My good friend Emily Wynks (you might’ve met her at my merch booth at LeakyCon Dallas in 2019!) just released her first single and it’s so beautiful. You can just feel the joy in her voice! I’m so proud. 😍 Have a listen at youtu.be/5tM2D0iAzK0 or on Spotify and Apple Music.

My Etsy shop is open again for the first time since 2020! This special drop contains retired and one of a kind items in very low quantities and I won’t be remaking these particular patterns. Get them while you can at etsy.com/shop/fairweath…

I started bullet journaling again to manage all of the tasks associated with my Etsy shop relaunch and getting ready for LeakyCon! There are still a bunch of retired and one of a kind plush dolls left. Thank you to everyone who already placed an order. etsy.com/shop/fairweath…

Announcing my new Etsy shop name! etsy.com/shop/fairwxfor… (Also there’s only one day left before the current drop closes.)

Last day of my handmade plush drop! This little niffler/echidna family is still available for now but there’s only one of each of the babies left (the mamas are more huggable and have tiny pockets for shiny things though!) — make your final picks at fairwxforest.etsy.com !

I’m bringing my art to the anti-robot club marketplace later today! Come by if you’re near Providence, RI. 🌱

Over the years, a bunch of people have asked me to handwrite important words or quotes for their tattoo designs! Let me know if you’d like me to write out your idea for you to bring with you to your next appointment with your tattoo artist. ($20-50 USD sliding scale.)