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Ian McQue

@ianmcque.bsky.social

artist of sorts

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Positivity!

02.03.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps there won’t be much call for illustrators in an irradiated wasteland anyway πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

02.03.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

This - after a public consultation that came down c95% against corporate copyright theft - is a hearty move towards this government’s spineless purchased representatives needing to be hoofed in the crotch by us all, in a big queue until they get the message.

02.03.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 206    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Thanks Ben

01.03.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Digital painting, tugboats at dockside

Digital painting, tugboats at dockside

01.03.2026 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 737    πŸ” 120    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

28.02.2026 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 16180    πŸ” 5007    πŸ’¬ 126    πŸ“Œ 102

Normal service resumed

28.02.2026 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of copies of the Angry Robot editions of Gogmagog and Ludluda by Jeff Noon and Steve Beard. Below them are two books wrapped in old map paper, a bookmark and a coaster.

A photo of copies of the Angry Robot editions of Gogmagog and Ludluda by Jeff Noon and Steve Beard. Below them are two books wrapped in old map paper, a bookmark and a coaster.

"She would have to regrow herself.
Tomorrow she would begin again on the task of her life, her secret life."

The time we wrapped up copies of Gogmagog and Ludluda in old maps, tied them with string and sent them out with a bookmark and a stained Jim Brimstone's Navy Rum coaster.

27.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

Inspired by that area. Cheers

27.02.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to wake up to something nice though

27.02.2026 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 190    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh πŸ₯‡

27.02.2026 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The most beautiful book I own - probably - is The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes, a 1968 hardback. I think reading things like this as a child β€˜does things’ to a person.

The most beautiful book I own - probably - is The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes, a 1968 hardback. I think reading things like this as a child β€˜does things’ to a person.

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Probably the most beautiful book I own

26.02.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 421    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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Preview of original artwork in our new book β€˜Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies’!

The paintings go for sale in the #Adventuremice shop on book launch day: this Thursday, 26 Feb, 9pm UK time. Get in quick if you want to pick up your favourite pieces or get the best deals! 🐭🎨
Prices from Β£7-Β£300

24.02.2026 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

That’s very kind of you, thanks very much

25.02.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A delightful discovery πŸ„βœ¨

25.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 873    πŸ” 185    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Signal From TΓΆlva on Steam The Signal From TΓΆlva is an open-world first-person shooter set on a distant, haunted, future world. Unlock savage weapons and recruit robots to fight alongside you as rival factions struggle to disco...

It might have taken almost a decade and some incredibly heavy discounts, but I noticed I missed The Signal From TΓΆlva passing 100k units sold some time last year.

A milestone, of sorts, for a forgotten game (which I am as proud of as anything I have ever made.) Thanks to all who worked on it!

25.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 248    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 2
The Ships of Innsmouth print. Ten strange ship illustrations, drawn traditionally with ink) laid out on a page. A black and white border, similar to one you'd get in an atlas or on a map, surrounds the page.

The Ships of Innsmouth print. Ten strange ship illustrations, drawn traditionally with ink) laid out on a page. A black and white border, similar to one you'd get in an atlas or on a map, surrounds the page.

A close up of my Innsmouth print.

A close up of my Innsmouth print.

The Ships of Innsmouth, my latest print, is available now…

www.inprnt.com/gallery/this...

I'll do a free little PDF guide to all the boats on this for anyone that buys a print.

#Innsmouth #ArtPrint #Illustration

20.02.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Saw a performance of this in Edinburgh last month. Brilliant. Catch it if you can

23.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A special tour of Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble is lined up in coming months across various sometimes unusual venues around the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more

https://downthetubes.net/hayao-miyazakis-dreams-concert-tour-includes-london-edinburgh-manchester-dates/

23.02.2026 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Yes! The placement of those darks

20.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯‡

19.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TEKKONKINKREET BLACK SIDE
paddysbooks.bigcartel.com/product/tekk...
#anime #sketches #backgrounds

19.02.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm down to my last Β£100, Ive signed on for work in warehouses/factories or whatever to keep the lights on but it takes a while to organise, if you'd like to support my artwork here is my Patreon, cheers! patreon.com/c/AlexDuneBr...

19.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 932    πŸ” 405    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 6
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Respect the Baklava. #yiayia

19.02.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 564    πŸ” 100    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Here's a small portion of an animated bumper I made to promote a video game from @owlcatgames.bsky.social (Blind Descent). Seeing the latest advances in generative AI and how they've invaded space, I feel lucky to have at least produced this little piece from start to finish πŸ₯².

19.02.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1288    πŸ” 336    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 5

Oh, the grand old duke of york
He β–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆ
He β–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆ
And he β–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆβ–ˆ

19.02.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6081    πŸ” 1742    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 37
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19.02.2026 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2103    πŸ” 597    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 133

I’ve known some embarrassing Neils it has to be said

18.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

😞

18.02.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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more sketchbook

18.02.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1544    πŸ” 341    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 2