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Nate Hallinan

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Nate Hallinan

@NateHallinan

The original creator of Smurfcat (September 14, 2011) orig. 'Smurf Sighting', A concept artist and feature film poster artist to boot!

Portland, OR

artstation.com/natehallinan

Joined August 2011

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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Jul 2, 2025
Been deep in the mushroom mines writing Shai’s story lately. Thinking of launching an open NFT collection - Spore Couture: Shroomwear by Shai. Basically unique/new #Shailushai costumes by me. A lil way to support the project + own a funky PFP. Would anyone be into that?
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 29, 2023
As Halloween draws near, our Smurfcat clowder continues to grow, with the awakening of Smurfcat Mummy! 👻💀🐈‍⬛ But there's something else that's stirred within me – This is the first time in a VERY long time that I’ve started painting, simply for the joy it brings. It's been
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Sep 8, 2011
Next round of images in the process of making a Smurf.
Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 27, 2023
Get ready for the most enchanting and spine-tingling costume yet! Behold the Pink Smurfcat Fairy. Not all Halloween beings are ghoulish – some bring a touch of magic and mischief! ✨🪄💙 #SmurfCat #HeIsReal #smurfcateth #welivewelovewelie
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 18, 2023
People really underestimate these little ones. You never know what they're REALLY capable of... Big things come in small packages. #heisreal #smurfcat #smurfcateth
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 31, 2023
Meet the intergalactic wanderer, Alien Smurfcat! 👽🚀😺The variety of spooky Smurfcat costumes ideas I have seem endless as the universe, but Halloween’s arrival looms as the planet rotates. Speaking of alienating… I've received an overwhelming number of messages, and I mean A
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 31, 2023
GM and happy Halloween, everyone! Smurfcat is hoping you'll appreciate this costume. (It might be the scariest one yet for some of you.) 🤡Getting that bee pollen and cranberry juice just right on his cap was hard AF for him. He also appreciates all the hard work you've put into
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 22, 2023
Booo! 👻Imagine stumbling upon a smurfcat-spirit, rarer than the blue moon. These elusive beings are easier to glimpse from afar at twilight with their ethereal blue glow painting the forest floor. But, dare to approach, and they vanish into thin air. #Smurfcat #HeIsReal
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 24, 2023
The Smurfcat-o-lantern costume is otherworldly and it's got him glowing with excitement as Halloween creeps closer! 🎃🔥There might not be a costume for tomorrow because of the AMA. Honestly, feeling a little nervous about it. 😬 #SmurfCat #HeIsReal #smurfcateth
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Nov 10, 2023
Every legend sprouts from the fertile soil of its own inception… Brace yourselves, NFTs are indeed coming! Even though they still need time to grow and mature, the PFPs are set to mature in December. (1 of 2) #SmurfCat #smurfcateth #heisreal #theyarereal
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 16, 2023
I'm amazed by all the great art of Smurf Cat out there! I made an ortho-guide to model him myself a while back, never did though. Anyone up for the challenge to create the most realistic 3D rendition of this little guy? Should there be a contest? #SmurfCat #heisreal #smurfcateth
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Oct 21, 2023
Smurfcat has enchanted us all, and it's truly a mystery why so many people adore him! Halloween happens to be one of my absolute favorite holidays. Let's dive into his treasure trove of costumes as we count down to Halloween together. 🎃👻✨😺🩵 #SmurfCat #smurfcateth #heisreal
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
Feb 7, 2024
Replying to @ArtStationHQ
With all the AI art that’s been put on a pedestal at ArtStation, who’s going to buy tutorials now? Seems like you’ve done a good job of killing your own profits, not to mention how much it’s hurting artists.
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Nate Hallinan
@NateHallinan
May 29, 2020
What’s a village without the little ones? Here’s some concept sketches of baby smurflings. Hope it brings some light to these troubling times... #realsmurfs #conceptdesign #creaturedesign #characterexplorations #sketch