Penflower Ink

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Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· 23d

On Friday I published a booklet version of my latest TTRPG, ALBO, in an effort to make the game more accessible and affordable. Today I'm adding a printable, reversible bookmark-sized pamphlet version of the game, which also includes a blank character sheet. penflower-ink.com/product/albo/

ALBO bookmark pamphlet, closed, facing cover. Colourful d10 dice for decoration.

ALBO bookmark pamphlet, open, showing game rules. Colourful d10 dice for decoration.

ALBO bookmark pamphlet, open, showing character creation rules and caharcter sheet. Colourful d10 dice for decoration.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· 25d

I'm excited and proud of my latest TTRPG system, ALBO. I'd love for it reach more players, GMs and designers out there. To that effect, I just published a pocket-sized printable zine version of the rules. penflower-ink.com/product/albo/

Photo of the printed and assembled Albo Pocket Version booklet, interior pages, black and white. Surrounded by colourful d10.

Photo of the printed and assembled Albo Pocket Version booklet, interior pages. Surrounded by colourful d10.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jul 4

ALBO - Versione Italiana (Italian Translation)! Albo è un sistema GDR semplice, basato su tag, per 2 o più giocatori. Tutto ciò che serve per giocare sono dei dadi a 10 facce (d10), carta, matite e queste regole. penflower-ink.com/product/albo... rpg-trader.com/products/686...

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jul 1

New on the Patreon: July's set of monthly Art Assets, which are horror themed. Get 2 eldritch abominations at the lowest tier, and an additional 4 creature designs at any higher tier. Available for both personal and commercial use with attribution. www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Two traditionally hand-drawn black and white creature illustrations, on a black background. The left creature has a thin humanoid body, with a toothy maw instead of a head from which a long, tentacle-like tongue extends, wrapping itself around their body. The right creature is a mass of tentacles with a single large eye and two bat-like wings protruding from its base.

Four traditionally hand-drawn black and white creature illustrations, on a black background. From left to right: a hideous amalgamation of humanoid bodies, a floating humanoid with a giant head, a screeching ghostly figure and an insectoid monster.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jun 17

Just published the print version of my latest system-neutral / ALBO system setting: A Fruit-Moon For Bugworld.

Photo of the print version of a Fruit-Moon For Bugworld, on a wooden surface, surrounded by colourful d10s. An insectoid astronaut plants the flag of Bugworld on the surface of a pink and purple berry-shaped moon.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jun 9

The website is back up and fully updated! This is my main little corner of the internet, which includes my shop, newsletter/blog, gallery, commissions info and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. Check it out at penflower-ink.com

Cropped screenshot of the Penflower Ink website, showing the six main navigation buttons, all of which are traditionally hand-drawn. The buttons are "about", "shop", "blog", "gallery", "commissions" and "contact".

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jun 9

It was a joy and privilege to get to design the logo for @rpg-trader.bsky.social. Now, I'm proud to say you can find my games there as well! rpg-trader.com/creator/8/pe...

Penflower Ink. 8 Products available from RPG Trader.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jun 8

New set of monthly art assets for Patreon! A Magi-Punk Tinkerer and a set of 15 magi-tech fantasy items. Available for both personal and commercial use with attribution. patreon.com/penflower_ink

Composite image of some of the magitech fantasy item art assets, all traditionally illustrated in black and white.

Black and white illustration of an eccentric-looking gnome inventor. They are equipped with goggles, an ear trumpet, tool satchels, a high-tech staff and several tools are entangled in their long beard. Three magitech orbs are floating above their open right palm. Text reads: Magi-Punk Tinkerer.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· May 15

Just dropping by to let you know...

Traditonally hand-drawn black and white illustration. A star-headed toddler wearing striped dungarees sleeps soundly in a white void. Their dreams materialise as a plume of star-speckled black clouds, that spirals outwards, filling with planets and strange alien worlds. Text reads: "The Alboverse is coming..."

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· May 4

New Art Assets on the Patreon: Animal Adventurers! For this month, Tip Jar Patrons get the four character designs in black & white, while higher tiers also get them in full colour! As always, the assets are available for both personal and commercial use with attribution. patreon.com/penflower_ink

Four fantasy adventurer animal characters, traditionally hand-drawn in black & white. From left to right: a pig priest, a goat pirate, a hen warrior and a hare mage.

Four fantasy adventurer animal characters, traditionally hand-drawn and digitally coloured. From left to right: a pig priest, a goat pirate, a hen warrior and a hare mage.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Apr 8

ALBO print version is finally here! A tag-based, rules-light RPG, this game book / colouring book / sticker album is now available for purchase on my website as a 21 page zine. penflower-ink.com/product/albo/

Photo of the ALBO zine lying on a wood table top, with decorative d10s scattered around it.

Photo of the ALBO zine, open full spread, with colourful d10 dice scattered around it.

Photo of the open ALBO zine, showing one of the black-and-white interior illustrations.

Close-up photo of some of the illustrations in the ALBO zine, partially coloured in using felt-tip pens and pencils.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Apr 1

New Monthly Art Assets on the Patreon! Bubble bubble, toil and trouble! April brings forth a bewitching Coven Cook and her collection of Coven Kitchen Creatures, all available to Patrons for both personal and commercial use with attribution. www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Coven Cook: a long haired crone with the lower half of her body resembling a snail's, complete with a spiral shell. She is holding up a spoonful of stew to her mouth.

Coven Kitchen Creatures: a bat-winged caramel apple, two one-eyed snapping pie slices, a spider-like monstrous apple pie, and a mischievous kobold wielding a rolling pin.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Mar 29

I've published the digital version of my new game/system, ALBO! I'm currently itch-funding to help get a physical print version ready. If you purchase a copy now, once the goal is reached I'll send you a discount code to use when the print version goes up on my website! penflower-ink.itch.io/albo

Sample pages of the ALBO game document, decorated with colourful d10 dice. The pages feature black and white illustrations, perfect for colouring in!

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Mar 25

I've updated my website's look! It now includes illustrated navigation buttons, new banner art and buttons taking you to my new forum and a curated list of recommended links! Links include artists, TTRPG designers, musicians and video-makers. penflower-ink.com

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Mar 21

Issue 113 of the Penflower Post is here! - Albo proof print copy review & new art! - A Patreon update! - New IRL TTRPG club report! - and... all about my brand new forum! penflower-ink.com/113-shooting...

Illustration of a creature-capture anime style cartoon character, holding up a scroll, baring a glowing etching of a chibified eldritch abomination.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Mar 7

Issue 112 of the Penflower Post is out! - Art for my new TTRPG: Albo, - Pirate-themed art assets on my Patreon, - A Passkey System solo horror RPG is crowdfunding, - My first steps on moving away from Discord, - and the usual collections of cool links to share! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Photo of a partially coloured-in page of my new TTRPG, Albo.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Mar 4

New Monthly Art Assets on the Patreon! Avast, it be Maaaarch, and this month's theme is Pirates. 22 traditionally hand-drawn equipment assets, plus a pirate princess character vignette, all available to Patrons for both personal and commercial use with attribution. www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

A showcase of some the pirate-themed equipment assets, including a treasure map, spyglass, cutlass, tricorn hat and eyepatch.

Character illustration of a pirate lady leaning on a cutlass and holding up a small bomb. A cockatoo is perched on her arm.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Feb 21

Issue #111 of my newsletter/blog The Penflower Post is out! In this issue: 💡Learning about decentralised internet spaces, 💬 Getting help with game design problem-solving, 👹 Desiging a Ska-Punk Demon Girl Band, ⭐ Plus the usual curated list of cool links to share! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Video thumbnail, featuring three ska-punk demon girls. Text reads: ska punk angel smashers.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Feb 7

Latest issue of my newsletter/blog, the Penflower Post is here. Issue 110 features: 👀 Cartoons! 🎨 Commissioned art and new art assets! 📹 An extensive media spotlight (featuring even more cartoons)! You can read and subscribe to the Post in the link below: penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

A line-up of traditionally hand-drawn and digitally coloured cartoon animals, based on my friends and me. From left to right: a fancy hen, a seal, a cat, a beetle, a sparrow and a mouse. Text reads: Toon Pals.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Feb 1

New Patreon Art Assets! 🧚 It's a fairy tale February: this month brings 20 whimsical fantasy items and a mischievous little hoarding hobgoblin, all for both personal and commercial use (with attribution). www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Composite image: a selection of black and white traditionally hand-drawn item designs, inspired by fairy tales. Text reads: fairy tale equipment.

Traditionally hand-drawn black and white illustration of a cheeky-looking hobgoblin carrying a sack full of loot. Text reads: hoarding hobgoblin.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jan 25

Almost a year since my last bit of fan-art for @prozdplaysgames.bsky.social - I humbly submit my interpretation of Kragalor, the zombie-crushing peanut butter-powered giant robot from the Walking Dead Season 2 play through.

Traditionally hand-drawn, digitally coloured illustration of a giant, red and yellow robot. Kragolor has a giant jar of peanut butter encased within his torso. He is holding up Marie, Steve and SungWon in his left hand, while stomping on a zombie.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jan 25

New issue of the Penflower Post! Featuring: 🎲 game design updates! 🎨 lots of art (both for game and commissioned)! ⭐️ the usual list of cool links to share! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Composite image: photo of some home made stickers, a black and white illustration commission and a cartoony character design.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jan 8

New on the Patreon: we're continuing with our retro-futuristic theme this month! Here is an art asset set containing 8 clunky and weird sci-fi weapons, tools and other devices (for both personal and commercial use with attribution). www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Composite image featuring 8 traditionally hand-drawn black and white retro sci-fi item illustrations. They include communication devices, surgical tools and weapons. Text reads: retro sci-fi items.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Jan 3

New on the Patreon: first monthly set of Art Assets for 2026! Build your own clunky space-trucker vehicles with this Modular Motherships set of 50 art assets (available for both personal and commercial use with attribution). www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Black and white Mothership RPG-inspired spaceship illustration, made using the art assets. 1 of 3.

Black and white Mothership RPG-inspired spaceship illustration, made using the art assets. 2 of 3.

Black and white Mothership RPG-inspired spaceship illustration, made using the art assets. 3 of 3.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Dec 27

Latest and last newsletter/blog for 2025: a look back at the year gone by and a look forwards to 2026! 🗞️ penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Cropped cover illustration of a minotaur adventurer being cornered by a skeletal knight.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Dec 6

As mentioned in my last video (see next post), I'm writing a book! It's a sword & sorcery / high fantasy story about a minotaur trying to escape an evil sorcerer's maze. You can read the first chapter in the latest issue of my blog / newsletter, the Penflower Post! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Illustration of Mirona writing in her journal.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Dec 2

New on the Patreon, this year's final batch of monthly TTRPG art assets. December's theme: Winterforged Weapons! ⚔️❄️ This month, patrons of all tiers get both the character vignette AND the asset pack. Check them out below! www.patreon.com/penflower_ink

Composite image, showcasing various winter and festive themed fantasy weapons. Traditionally hand-drawn black and white illustrations. Text reads: winterforged weapons.

Traditionally hand drawn black and white illustration of a mechanical steam-powered construct, wielding a huge war hammer. Text reads: winterforged warrior,

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Nov 22

The latest issue of my newsletter, the Penflower Post is out! In this issue: 🐭More art for #MausritterMonth & Rolling Coast! 📕Potential cover designs for the book I'm writing! ⚙️A steampunk-themed character sheet expansion! 🐝...and my first attempt at embroidery! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Composite traditionally hand-drawn and digitally coloured illustration. A group of 4 anthropomorphic rat soldiers and gangsters from the Mausritter setting "Rolling Coast"

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Nov 8

Latest issue of the Penflower Post is out, featuring a lot of art: some of which for a big Mausritter Month project I am contributing to! penflower-ink.com/penflower-po...

Composite image of two traditionally illustrated and digitally coloured mouse characters. On the left a magically-enthralled brown mouse wielding a big stick. On the right, an alchemist mouse wearing a thimble gas mask and a bandolier of potions.

Penflower Ink@penflower-ink· Nov 4

A reminder that I am, as always, open for commissions. penflower-ink.com/commissions/