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He/Him. Author of YA fantasy novels. Sometimes I draw too! Commissions OPEN! https://ko-fi.com/jowritesanddraws

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I like that idea a lot! Ill have to try it

25.02.2026 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A little simple shading and voila!
#art #artsky

25.02.2026 03:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Encourage them
#oc #art

24.02.2026 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 543    ๐Ÿ” 80    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I always used to start with the head when drawing, but im going to try starting with the torso for a bit. Early results are encouraging

25.02.2026 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You'll get there. She took me over 30 tries for sure and now I can do the fight almost without getting hit

25.02.2026 00:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pinup style elf in a seated pose with her legs folded wearing a polkadot bikini. Ink drawing

Pinup style elf in a seated pose with her legs folded wearing a polkadot bikini. Ink drawing

Progress shot. Can you believe a day off got filled with chores and housework somehow?
#art #artsky

24.02.2026 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Kirkham Priory Gatehouse, North Yorkshire.  Set by the River Derwent, on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, the priory was established as a house of Augustinian canons in 1120 by Walter l'Espec, Lord of Helmsley. The gatehouse was built c1290-5. There are sculptures of St George and the Dragon to the left and David and Goliath to the right. Above the arch are sculptures of Christ in a pointed oval recess with St Bartholomew to the left and St Philip  to the right. the armorials represent noble benefactors, including de Ros, Scrope, de Forz, Fitz Ralph and Espec. The style of the tracery is often referred to as 'Kentish' and is uncommon in northern England.

Kirkham Priory Gatehouse, North Yorkshire. Set by the River Derwent, on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, the priory was established as a house of Augustinian canons in 1120 by Walter l'Espec, Lord of Helmsley. The gatehouse was built c1290-5. There are sculptures of St George and the Dragon to the left and David and Goliath to the right. Above the arch are sculptures of Christ in a pointed oval recess with St Bartholomew to the left and St Philip to the right. the armorials represent noble benefactors, including de Ros, Scrope, de Forz, Fitz Ralph and Espec. The style of the tracery is often referred to as 'Kentish' and is uncommon in northern England.

Kirkham Priory Gatehouse, North Yorkshire. The priory was a house of Augustinian canons in 1120 founded by Walter l'Espec, Lord of Helmsley. The gatehouse was built c1290-5.

#ArchitecturalIllustration #pencil #drawing
#ArtYear

24.02.2026 06:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pinup elf girl sitting with her legs folded. Pencil sketch

Pinup elf girl sitting with her legs folded. Pencil sketch

Believe it or not I did start new art yesterday, and im off today so I might even finish!
#art #artsky

24.02.2026 13:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Say it louder for the cheap seats!

24.02.2026 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is holding something in his hands ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding something in his hands

Any art requests tonight? Want to draw but still feeling stuck.

24.02.2026 01:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Paul Rudd is going to play the Mac and Me clip at Conan O'Brien's funeral.

23.02.2026 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The real reason I like commissions is because 9/10 times other people's ideas are better than mine lol

22.02.2026 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Process shot from a drawing I exhibited last year โœ๏ธ

#art #drawing #charcoal #darkart #cthulhu

21.02.2026 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3003    ๐Ÿ” 294    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 56    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Happy early birthday ๐ŸŽ‚!!

18.02.2026 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Its been a tough year and I've certainly fallen out of writing as a habit, but maybe im just not as invested in these stories. Its hard to say

17.02.2026 23:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have started writing like 4 or 5 new novels, gotten 2 to 3 chapters in, and then just given up.

I've finished novels before but im just stuck right now.

17.02.2026 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I hope everybody is having a wonderful and relaxing weekend! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’•

Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Valentines Day! I hope everybody had a nice day and that you spoiled yourselves!

15.02.2026 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I was trying to sell my novels, I felt a lot more pressure to post on more social media far more often than I wanted to.

Now that theyre out of print I quit the sites I didnt actually like and only post when I feel like it (mostly).

There's still an urge to post "regularly" but its much less

14.02.2026 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you see this post a goth girl

13.02.2026 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw a Levi's jeans shirt that said "Finely crafted denim goods"

But I read it as...

"Finely crafted demi-gods,"

And doesn't that sound like a story idea?

13.02.2026 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Live that truth, my dude

12.02.2026 23:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

i make art and practice drawing a lot every day because iโ€™m avoiding my responsibilities

11.02.2026 21:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 85    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is so gorgeous I love it so much

12.02.2026 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A yellow/green sparse forest covered in moss. A large skull rests on the ground, also covered in moss. In the foreground, a skeletal shepherd cradles a green tea next to some of his flock as they stop for a break, sitting on a mossy rock.

A yellow/green sparse forest covered in moss. A large skull rests on the ground, also covered in moss. In the foreground, a skeletal shepherd cradles a green tea next to some of his flock as they stop for a break, sitting on a mossy rock.

February's mossy forest offering ๐ŸŒฑ
#illustration #teabreak

12.02.2026 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 285    ๐Ÿ” 85    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is my wife, no exaggeration

12.02.2026 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
As the years went by, Tim's bedside selection of 'to be read' books expanded into a teetering pile, than an imposing wall, and finally a vast, elaborate labyrinth from which he never emerged...

As the years went by, Tim's bedside selection of 'to be read' books expanded into a teetering pile, than an imposing wall, and finally a vast, elaborate labyrinth from which he never emerged...

#booksky

12.02.2026 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very cool! Love the wings!

11.02.2026 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ooh color! Thats new

11.02.2026 23:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks for sharing as always! Look forward to this every week. Here's a few random pieces of mine since I've just been doodling and practicing lately.

11.02.2026 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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-Post your original, human made art!
-Like and Reshare this post for visibility!
-Post your commission links/information and advertise yourself however youโ€™d like to!
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-Engage with other artists, make friends, encourage each other!
-No AI, No NFTโ€™s, Constructive criticism only!

Artshare Guidelines: SFW and NSFW welcome -Post your original, human made art! -Like and Reshare this post for visibility! -Post your commission links/information and advertise yourself however youโ€™d like to! -Tag your amigos! -Engage with other artists, make friends, encourage each other! -No AI, No NFTโ€™s, Constructive criticism only!

#artshare #selfpromo

Happy Wednesday February 11th~! Today is founders day in Japan~! How cool~! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’•

I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far~! Youโ€™re almost over the hump~! Letโ€™s support and celebrate each other with an artshare~!

All art is welcome of course~! ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽถ

Thanks for being you!โœจ

11.02.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 307    ๐Ÿ” 164    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 158    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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