James Smolko

Can someone who’s actually found success with their art online explain how you’re supposed to grow when the algorithm refuses to show your work to anyone?

Recent Pages from the Little Grimoire. Been toying with the idea of turning the series into a zine or book down the line. Would any of you want to see that happen?

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His wisdom turned venomous long ago…

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We at NYCC artist alley I-15

From my Little Grimoire series: Shalimar Malort, The Wanton She-Fish of the Underdeep.

#fantasyart #traditionalart #illustration #darkfantasy #darkart #fantasyillustration #fantasyartist #conceptart #characterdesign #darkfantasyart #grimdark #macabreart #occultart #gothicart #weirdfantasy

Betrayed. Drowned. Remembered only by the sea. Music by Erang Check out more of his stuff at erang.bandcamp.com

#dungeon #grimdarkart #grimdark #medievalart #darkfantasy #illustration #swordsandsorcery #rpgart #digitalart #darkfantasyart #dungeonsanddragons #retrofantasyart #ttrpg #dnd

Once a mighty king, he now roams as a tattered husk, his rusted diadem fused to bone, and his gaze reduced to smoldering voids. For his pact with the Veil-Serpents, he was cursed to wander the Witherlands, unburied and unending. #darkfantasyart #drawing #illustration #creepy

Quote with your yellow art! 💛

From my Little Grimoire series: Gloam the Frog Doomsayer once croaked hymns in the Marsh Chapels, but now he bellows visions of serpents and fiery skies. Some whisper he speaks with the Drowned Gods of the Fen, while others say madness alone stirs his throat. #darkfantasy #illustration #art

Once more, the Little Grimoire is fed. This time, A Weakened Great Barris. Music by Erang. Check out his music at erang.bandcamp.com #darkfantasy #grimdark #characterlore #sketchbooktour #fantasystory

Another page from The Little Grimoire: Gloam, the Frog Doomsayer. Music by Erang. Check out more of his stuff at erang.bandcamp.com #darkfantasy #grimdark #characterlore #drawing #thelittlegrimoire

Jagobtin Lathberd once split men like kindling with his fire-scarred axe, until vengeance left him hollow. Now, he builds beams and coffins in silence. #grimdark #darkfantasy #characterlore #fantasystory #drawing

Fun fact: the reason gnomes wear pointy hats is so the rain funnels into their mouths. That's how they hydrate.

A tome of lives unremembered, where forgotten legends still draw breath. Comment your suggestions and I will pick one to draw. #darkfantasy #sketchbooktour #characterdesign #lore

A butcher taught me to draw fingers by laying out hot dogs in a row. Unfortunately, my drawings still smell like mustard. #hotdog #arttutorial #howtodraw #glizzy #sketch

Praise Cobra’s magic, TWU!

I disagree with her, but I respect her professionalism.

Casually thought I'd show off some of the letterings I've done over the years, some commissions, some personal, all hand drawn.

My sister just passed her pharmacy tech exam. I asked if she can get me free tylenol and she said no. Honestly, kind of a waste.

Tried to carve out some time to draw yesterday, but the knife just bent. Cheap time I guess.

Echoes of Flesh sketches

Thank you, doctor

Yes to both. It would be an ongoing position were you would design title logos.

Yes, it’s paid.

To clarify, this isn’t a one-off project or commission, it’s an actual job. My 9-5 is at an ad agency, and we’re looking to grow our design team. Work can be done remotely, but it’s a big plus if you’re in the L.A. area. Great fit if you’re comfortable in Illustrator and enjoy designing type/logos.

Should be open now

Hey artist friends! Anyone here with experience designing type / hand-lettering who’s looking for a job right now? DM me!

Corn momma getting her milker sucked by a corndog baby while hot dog dad looks on in pride

Art is not dead 🥹

I tried to brainstorm my next project but the only ideas I had were “draw nothing” and “start a small farm.” Neither involves paper.

I drew Labubus from memory