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Sam Araya

@arayaart.bsky.social

Award winning illustration. Paraguay. Beyond is where I learn. Clients: Tor, Callidor Editions, Simon & Schuster, WoTC, Orbit Books, Suntup Editions. https://linktr.ee/samaray

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I love Ultima! Nice!

16.02.2026 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I should do a Judge Holden Dakimakura.

12.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I saw all the previous portraits of the Judge and I definetly wanted to do something completely oposite. My favorite so far is the work of GΓ©rard DuBois for the Folio edition of the book.

12.02.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think that mentally undress Holden was very low in my list of expectations, but a good surprise nonetheless xD

12.02.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I made a candid portrait of Judge Holden from Blood Meridian.

12.02.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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All The Stars Die: Cosmic Horror Novellas All The Stars Die: Cosmic Horror Novellas [Taff, John F.D.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All The Stars Die: Cosmic Horror Novellas

This is my first novella collection since my Stoker-nominated THE END IN ALL BEGINNINGS. 6 cosmic horror novellas. An introduction by @johnlangan.bsky.social. Some notes and stuff. A great cover by @arayaart.bsky.social. This is ALL THE STARS DIE.

Get it everywhere. www.amazon.com/All-Stars-Di...

13.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yeah, during different time periods but all me. Thank you!

07.01.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gothic romance needs a castle, tragedy and bats, lots of bats.
(all art by yours truly).

07.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behold! The final book in Nathan Ballingrud’s haunting Lunar Gothic trilogy! Gorgeous cover by @arayaart.bsky.social ⭐️ Big thanks to @datlow.bsky.social and Tor Nightfire for bringing us this magnificent trilogy⚑️
Preorder a signed/personalized copy from Malaprops: malaprops.com/book/s978125...

19.12.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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What kind of author warrants such beautiful covers on both sides of the Atlantic? An author like Nathan Ballingrud! The Lunar Gothic trilogy books 1 & 2, with art by @arayaart.bsky.social (Tor Nightfire US editions, top row) and Natasha McKenzie (Titan Books, UK, 2nd row).

22.11.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of All the Stars Die features an illustration of a purple, screaming face.

The cover of All the Stars Die features an illustration of a purple, screaming face.

This is a @arayaart.bsky.social appreciation post. Sam created the stunning cover artwork for @jfdt.bsky.social's ALL THE STARS DIE, available everywhere books are sold.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-the-st...

31.10.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Special hardback annotated edition of the King in Yellow showing a golden beetle symbol on the cover, leaning against the original painting of the same beetle framed on the wall.

Special hardback annotated edition of the King in Yellow showing a golden beetle symbol on the cover, leaning against the original painting of the same beetle framed on the wall.

I should have you sign a glyph in this special edition I have at home, King (I keep it next to the original painting by @arayaart.bsky.social)

15.10.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Its Spooky Season! Some spooky* book covers I have done for @torbooks @tornightfire and @reactorsff

Art direction and Graphic Design by Irene Gallo, Christine Foltzer and Jess Kiley

15.10.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

one thing I am super excited about is that the new edition of dog eat dog, besides some text changes and new author's notes, will have brand new art by @arayaart.bsky.social! I love how this cover came out and am excited to have a copy of it myself

12.09.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The full-cover spread of ALL THE STARS DIE features an illustration of a purple, screaming face with a hint of the cosmos inside the gaping mouth.

The full-cover spread of ALL THE STARS DIE features an illustration of a purple, screaming face with a hint of the cosmos inside the gaping mouth.

Behold the full-cover spread of ALL THE STARS DIE by @jfdt.bsky.social! This stunning collection of cosmic-horror novellas is coming soon. Art by @arayaart.bsky.social. Layout by @toddkeisling.com.

With a foreword by @johnlangan.bsky.social.

Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/jo...

23.09.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Smiling man in a blue patterned button-up shirt. The picture is set within a maroon background and a strip of tape seems to attach the two at an angle like a picture taped on a wall.

Smiling man in a blue patterned button-up shirt. The picture is set within a maroon background and a strip of tape seems to attach the two at an angle like a picture taped on a wall.

This is the same biographical text as the post. White text on a maroon background with a strip of tape on the corner and a paperclip like a collage.

This is the same biographical text as the post. White text on a maroon background with a strip of tape on the corner and a paperclip like a collage.

Crowdfunding in 6 days: Dog Eat Dog (revised version) by @thoughtfulemoji.bsky.social with art by @arayaart.bsky.social! Liam is a game designer born in Hawai'i. He's interested in settler colonialism, player/non-player agency, and survival. Follow the Art & System campaign: https://bit.ly/4mE1Ncn

25.09.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Night & Day A horror anthology edited by the genre’s greatest, Ellen Datlow, with one side featuring stories about what haunts the night while the other side s...

It's after midnight in NY so Night and Day's pub date has arrived. It's available as a trade paperback, audio book, and ebook. If you enjoy it, please consider mentioning it on your social media and/or review it. Thanks everyone.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Night-...

02.09.2025 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

The TOC on this anthology is incredible! And look at that gorgeous cover art by @arayaart.bsky.social 🀩 This super-cool Saga Double flip book from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social drops Tuesday! Anthologist Ellen Datlow, Empress of Horror Fiction, delivers!

31.08.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC of CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED, book 2 in Nathan Ballingrud's Lunar Gothic trilogy! I loved CRYPT OF THE MOON SPIDER and can't wait to dig in! Preorder your personalized copy from Malaprops. Cover by @arayaart.bsky.social.
www.malaprops.com/book/9781250...

12.08.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Loved working on this one. The art director (Irene Gallo), would always do perfect pairings of writers and artists.

30.07.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the Stars Die by John F.D. Taff (Paperback with Signed Bookplate) β€” Bad Hand Books Modern horror’s King of Pain, the World Fantasy Award-and Bram Stoker Award-nominated John F.D. Taff, joins Bad Hand Books with a collection of cosmic-horror novellas: All the Stars Die. Coming Q3 20...

Modern horror’s King of Pain, the World Fantasy Award-and Bram Stoker Award-nominated @jfdt.bsky.social, joins Bad Hand Books with a collection of cosmic-horror novellas: All the Stars Die.

Cover by @arayaart.bsky.social.

badhandbooks.com/preorders/jo...

14.07.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for your kind note :D

18.06.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My english is terrible today, sorry to everyone involved. I'm smarter in Spanish.

18.06.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Arc Dream publishing and Dennis not only some of the best publishers and designers, they are pay very well and actually care for the wellbeing of their collaborators.

18.06.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Phil! Hope you doing good!

18.06.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh, thank you so much for the generous support of my work. The editions are beautiful and I hope these bring you many years of joy!

12.06.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My illustrated editions of "The King in Yellow" and "The Great God Pan" are availabe in Italian! Via L'ippocampo Edizioni.

12.06.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Basilisk, digital.

Some time ago, I painted a traditional reptilian basilik, probably my favorite "fantasy" creature. At some point the head turned into a moon due to planetary concerns.

05.06.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I actually did collage the armor. h3h3h3.

27.05.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Angel holding the sword of wrath

Angel holding the sword of wrath

Show me how you draw armor.

27.05.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0