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Ted Naifeh

@tednaifeh.bsky.social

Comic book author/artist. Creator of Courtney Crumrin and much more. Dapper disaster. Trying to be kind and decent. He/him.

285 Followers  |  57 Following  |  42 Posts  |  Joined: 14.01.2025  |  1.7592

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I'm currently taking more commissions. Here's my latest. This ink piece with multiple beasties was $400. DM me if you want something like this.

27.06.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still kicking around with Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters in my spare time. Would love to do a graphic novel about them.
#terrypratchett #discworld

10.06.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toying with the idea of a San Francisco-themed sticker set. But I'm planning other backgrounds as well.

08.05.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dan Brereton’s New Nocturnals Art Book NOCTURNALS 31 celebrates the β€œHalloweeniversary” of Dan Brereton’s Monster Noir comic, featuring New Art, Process Galleries & More!

My friend Dan Brereton took the American pulp style, and made it his own weird, unique thing. He's the most talented writer/artist I have the privilege to call friend. He's currently running a Kickstarter for a new art book to show off the visual half of his amazing talents.
bit.ly/nocturnals31

30.04.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Princess Ugg. I'm thinking of this for a sticker. But I think it may need a background.

25.04.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's the color version of my D&D character commission.

23.04.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Working on a commission for a client's D&D character, something need to do more of. It's so much fun. Here's the inks. Will add color later today.

15.04.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Flash Gordon panels from J Bone, Sandy Jarrell, Erica Henderson, Ted Naifeh, and Jordan Gibson

Flash Gordon panels from J Bone, Sandy Jarrell, Erica Henderson, Ted Naifeh, and Jordan Gibson

This concludes LOWLAND STATION TALES! I've been really happy with the response to this arc, thank you. One last round for our phenomenal coterie of guest artists: @originaljbone.bsky.social, @sandyjarrell.com, @ericafails.bsky.social, @tednaifeh.bsky.social, and @jordangibson.bsky.social!

30.03.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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More sticker ideas. I'm not sure if the Courtney is too slumped. I just loved her attitude. What do you all think?

10.04.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm thinking of doing sets of stickers. It's a matter of finding the perfect image that sums up the story, or tells a story in a single image. Working on it.

03.04.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Witch For Hire. One day, I'd love to take a crack at volume 2.

25.03.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone. To call her captivating doesn't even touch the layers of emotional complexity, piling heartbreaking ferocity on top of aching fragility. It's truly a tour-de-force performance, that I could never hope to capture with ink and watercolor, but you gotta try.

21.03.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I remember years ago, the magnificent Charles Vess once mentioned in an interview that he preferred drawing trees to people. At the time, I didn't understand, but now I can't get enough of those lovely, twisty, spooky but beautiful living shapes. This one is definitely made for color.

20.03.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's kind of a joke cover, with my little tween goth curmudgeon framed in a classic hero pose like a Frank Frazetta character. But I love that kind of thing, so as with everything I do, no matter how silly, I definitely mean it sincerely. And the colors came out pretty nice.

19.03.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every time I put paint to paper, I get anxious that I'm going to ruin a perfectly good ink drawing. But I feel this one came together. What do you think?
This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.

18.03.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-03-16 | Comics Kingdom Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from March 16, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.

This week's FLASH GORDON recap, going over our last six days with guest artist @tednaifeh.bsky.social

Tomorrow kicks off the week with our final guest artist β€” @jordangibson.bsky.social!

comicskingdom.com/flash-gordon...

16.03.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've never been 100% happy with my covers, especially when they have multiple elements. So this one is practice. It's definitely gonna get the watercolor treatment.

14.03.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-03-11 | Comics Kingdom Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from March 11, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.

Today's FLASH GORDON βš—οΈ

Guest art by the alchemical @tednaifeh.bsky.social

comicskingdom.com/flash-gordon...

11.03.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, that looks great! That's some talented artist.

13.03.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Courtney was originally a black and white book. I'll add color to this soon, but I still like it like this.

11.03.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here it is. Sorry for the hiccup.

27.02.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Dreadful Duchess is another character that appeared out of nowhere, first in the background of the first Courtney Crumrin book, and eventually as a major character.

This 12"x16" painting didn't quite come out the way I wanted, but it's still quite nice. I'm asking $250. DM me for details.

26.02.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did anyone else notice Phoebe Waller-Bridge rocking Courtney Crumrin's style in Fleabag? No? Just me?

10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.

18.02.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love Totleben's work on its own, but something truly magical happened when you two worked together. His meticulousness and your wildness blended wonderfully. Abby's hair here, just exquisitely wistful.

18.02.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Butterworm the goblin. I screwed up the measurements around the border, but he's still pretty cute. This 10"X13" ink and watercolor is $100. DM me if interested.

17.02.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's an oldie but goodie. Happy V-day, and may love find you, no matter what weird and wonderful form it takes.

14.02.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let's admit it, the death of Kirk could use a revisit. Unless it's too late, and Kirk himself is too outdated to bother with.

14.02.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's it exactly. A tad otherworldly, and so a bit at sea in the mortal plain.

14.02.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Once I knew I wanted to create a goth tween icon, I knew I had to give her a contrasting foil. And the idea of an Alastair Crowley-like mystical mentor seemed more unexpected than, say, a witchy aunt.

I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.

13.02.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another Nosferatu, kind of a warm-up for the first one. But It definitely has its merits. This one is $250, if anyone is interested. DM me.

06.02.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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