Nir Levie

Commission piece
Sabretooth.
Poses pulled from Doré’s Inferno—felt fitting

#Sabretooth #ManThing #MarvelArt #CommissionArt #GustaveDoré #DantesInferno #ComicArt #HorrorComics

Commission piece
Snoopy as a real beagle, Woodstock as a canary
Ink on paper, colored in gouache
Classic pose, reimagined

#Snoopy #Woodstock #PeanutsArt #CommissionArt #InkAndGouache #AnimalIllustration #ComicArt #Beagle #Canary

Mystery sketch
Johnny Sokko
Turned him into an archaeologist digging up the robot—felt right with the Egyptian design

#JohnnySokko #MysterySketch #GiantRobo #RetroSciFi #ComicArt #RobotDesign #ArchaeologyVibes

10/ Maybe not right away, maybe not how you expected, but persistence has a way of finding its mark. That’s the only way I know how to do it.

#comicartist #comicindustry #bioripple #makingcomics #artistjourney #tdart

9/ To every artist out there:
You don’t need my advice—because if you’re like me, you couldn’t stop pushing even if you tried. It’s in your nature. And if you keep going, something will land.

8/ It reminds me why I do this, even when the doors don’t open as quickly as I’d hoped.

I promise to keep fighting, and I promise you—it will happen. When it does, you’ll be the first to know. There’s a lot of new work coming soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

7/ You still have to fight for every opportunity.
It’s not good or bad. It just is.

But here’s what keeps me going: you.
And to everyone who’s supported me (you know who you are)—thank you.
Your support isn’t just validation; it’s fuel.

6/ I thought things would get easier after that—but they didn’t. Even after running a successful crowdfunding campaign, nothing is guaranteed.

I’m not sharing this to complain. I just want to be transparent.
Even after you “break in,” there’s no free pass.

5/ I found over 700 pitch emails in my sent folder. Out of those:
📩 100+ rejections
🤷 1 “maybe” (that later turned into a no)
✅ 2 published projects
✉️ And the rest? Completely ignored. No response at all.

BIORIPPLE with Heavy Metal felt like a breakthrough.

4/ Despite feeling established in the art collectors’ market, breaking into bigger publishers is still incredibly tough. I’ve spent over a decade not just creating books, but constantly pitching, networking, marketing, promoting, and doing interviews.

3/ My commission list fills up as soon as it opens, and I’m deeply grateful for the support from collectors and fans. 🙏

But here’s the hard part:
I get asked all the time, “Why don’t you have a book with [insert big publisher] yet?”
The truth? I’m trying. Really hard.

1/ 🎨 Some thoughts about the comic industry 🎨

I “broke in” with my graphic novel BIORIPPLE in 2022.

2/ Since then, I’ve worked with my incredible art rep TDArt, won an Inkwell Award in 2023, participated in comic shows, completed countless commissions, and sold art for thousands of dollars.

Raziel – Mystery Sketch
Inspired by Dante and Virgil by Bouguereau.

@TDArtGallery @comicartfans
#raziel #bouguereau #danteandvirgil #mysterysketch #comicart #darkfantasy

The Endless -
inspired by The Last Supper with each of The Endless represented by an artist:
1. Destruction - Michelangelo
2. Despair - Goya
3. Desire - Frida Kahlo
4. Destiny - Leonardo da Vinci
5. Delirium - Yayoi Kusama
6. Dream - Salvador Dalí
7. Death - Louise Bourgeois
#Sandman #OAX2025

Another Endless commission—reimagined as gods. From top to bottom:
1. Destiny - Odin
2. Dream - Hypnos
3. Death - Anubis
4. Despair - Ixtab
5. Delirium - Dionysus
6. Desire - Cupid
7. Destruction - Kali
#OAX #ComicArt #TheEndless #Sandman #ArtCollectors #OAX2025
@comicartfans @tdartgallery

currently available for PAID work—covers, variants, pinups, and interiors. #comicartist #artistforhire #comics #seekingwork #artistsearch #openforwork

Vampire Hunter D - commission
Inspired by Valkyrie by Stephan Sinding.

@TDArtGallery
#vampirehunterd #stephansinding #valkyrie #comicart #fantasyart #vampireart #myth #originalart

Commissions open for #NYCC and Baltimore. I might be able to take on a few mail commissions too, but priority will go to pickups at the cons.
Here’s the link with all the details:
tdartgallery.com/newsdetail.a...
#tdart #originalart #comicart #newyorkcomiccon #baltimorecomiccon

Thank you!

This is a Comic Art Fans Mystery Sketch from Nir Levie. My only prompt was Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot. Nir took this to the next level for me. I wasn't expecting so much emotion packed into a Mystery Sketch, but this hits all the feelings. I am simply blown away by this one. There are going to be more pieces from Nir in my collection in the future. Nir is represented by TDArt if you wish to reach out for some art of your own.

The fall of Giant Robot by @nirlevie.bsky.social

A Mystery Sketch from Comic Art Fans with the prompt of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot.

I love this piece! Thank you Nir!

A fantastic addition to my collection.

#NewArtDay #ComicArt

Mystery sketch
Jon Kent
Based on a photo from one of the first Pride marches

#JonKent #Superman #MysterySketch #PrideArt #QueerComics #LGBTQHeroes #ComicArt #FirstPride

Commissions open for #NYCC and Baltimore. I might be able to take on a few mail commissions too, but priority will go to pickups at the cons.
Here’s the link with all the details:
tdartgallery.com/newsdetail.a...
#tdart #originalart #comicart #newyorkcomiccon #baltimorecomiccon

Mystery sketch
For the Dark Judges
Pose based on Delaroche’s Execution of Lady Jane Grey

#DarkJudges #JudgeDeath #2000AD #MysterySketch #ComicArt #Delaroche #GothicMood

Mine is on the upper right! The original will be available at the show.

Baltimore Comic-Con's Yearbook Returns in 2025: Bone

#baltimorecomiccon #bone #exclusive

You can have awards, published books, and years of experience - and still feel like you’re trying to prove you belong. #comics2025 #comicsindustry

New art for @fosterthepeople Europe tour
Had a blast playing with their dreamy, surreal vibe.

#FosterThePeople #ParadiseStateOfMindTour #TourPoster #ConcertPoster #IndieRockArt #TourIllustration #BandArt #MusicPoster #GigArt #FosterThePeopleArt

Vampire Hunter D - commission
Inspired by Valkyrie by Stephan Sinding.

@TDArtGallery
#vampirehunterd #stephansinding #valkyrie #comicart #fantasyart #vampireart #myth #originalart

Did a live sketch on the CAF+ channel—this time, a Western AKIRA.
Audience suggestion, and honestly… I’m into it.

Catch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlNu...
#akira #kaneda #liveart #comicsketch #westernakira #cafplus #akiraart #moebiusvibes #comicartist #livestreamdrawing #cowboykaneda

YouTube video by Nir Levie What If Thor Entered a Carnival Strongman Game?

What If Thor Entered a Carnival Strongman Game? www.youtube.com/watch?v=kccZ...