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32. he/they. Occasional πŸ”ž. Character design and storyboarding. @thelilnan on all socials ✨ Contact via DM linktr.ee/thelilnan

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A drawing of two cartoonish cherubs playing a flute and a harp. Text reads β€œif you ain’t got no haters you ain’t poppin’”

A drawing of two cartoonish cherubs playing a flute and a harp. Text reads β€œif you ain’t got no haters you ain’t poppin’”

sorry but it’s true

26.02.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 815    πŸ” 171    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
illustration of dennis whitaker looking up at Dr Robby off screen, looking flustered, as robby pulls on the stethoscope around his neck like a leash

illustration of dennis whitaker looking up at Dr Robby off screen, looking flustered, as robby pulls on the stethoscope around his neck like a leash

"Ah-ah!"

#hucklerobby

28.02.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Lyonel Baratheon from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Screenshot of Lyonel Baratheon from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

this can apply to many fictional men, but the specific one in that conversation was this guy

(i have not watched this show but he is Compelling)

27.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

so glad i have friends where i can describe a fictional man as "chewable" and they know exactly what i mean

27.02.2026 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A digital painting of an ice cube, followed by several hands closed over each other with water pouring from them. Bold text on the art reads: "ICE MELTS".

A digital painting of an ice cube, followed by several hands closed over each other with water pouring from them. Bold text on the art reads: "ICE MELTS".

so don't get too comfortable.

#art

24.01.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 22249    πŸ” 8499    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 28
A photorealistic 3D rendering portrait of Cardinal Copia, the fourth frontman of the band Ghost, during the Prequelle Era. He’s wearing the leather jacket variant of his black casual outfit and gloves, and doing a simple standing pose. His left hand is closed in a fist and rests on his hip, and the right hand (in which he wears the silver plague doctor ring on the ring finger and skull ring on the pinky) is β€œcaressing” the leather near the collar.

The background (blurred due to the depth of field settings) is composed of classic wood wall panels and dark-red curtains with golden embroidery pattern on both sides, kept open by simple curtain holders and lit up by one of the red lamps from the setup, positioned at the center, which also contours Copia’s silhouette. The main lighting is a slight variation of Rembrandt’s, coming from the right side and positioned in a way to highlight his face, accessories, and the cross detail of the glove on his left hand.

Copia’s face sculpting, represented here as a real face (although stylized) instead of a mask, was based mostly on the variant used for concerts, but the initial iterations of the character were taken into consideration for adjusting the proportions of his nose and lips. I’ve opted to keep the white contact lens for his left eye instead of adapting it as a heterochromatic variation not only for learning purposes on layered shading but because it also looks better on him :) His makeup is based on a later moment of the tour, with larger black (glittery) paint around his eyes. His hair is combed back, already losing its shape at the sides, and he has a neutral expression, just staring at the camera with parted lips. 

Project from 2019, entirely made by humans.

A photorealistic 3D rendering portrait of Cardinal Copia, the fourth frontman of the band Ghost, during the Prequelle Era. He’s wearing the leather jacket variant of his black casual outfit and gloves, and doing a simple standing pose. His left hand is closed in a fist and rests on his hip, and the right hand (in which he wears the silver plague doctor ring on the ring finger and skull ring on the pinky) is β€œcaressing” the leather near the collar. The background (blurred due to the depth of field settings) is composed of classic wood wall panels and dark-red curtains with golden embroidery pattern on both sides, kept open by simple curtain holders and lit up by one of the red lamps from the setup, positioned at the center, which also contours Copia’s silhouette. The main lighting is a slight variation of Rembrandt’s, coming from the right side and positioned in a way to highlight his face, accessories, and the cross detail of the glove on his left hand. Copia’s face sculpting, represented here as a real face (although stylized) instead of a mask, was based mostly on the variant used for concerts, but the initial iterations of the character were taken into consideration for adjusting the proportions of his nose and lips. I’ve opted to keep the white contact lens for his left eye instead of adapting it as a heterochromatic variation not only for learning purposes on layered shading but because it also looks better on him :) His makeup is based on a later moment of the tour, with larger black (glittery) paint around his eyes. His hair is combed back, already losing its shape at the sides, and he has a neutral expression, just staring at the camera with parted lips. Project from 2019, entirely made by humans.

An already old project, but it's about time to give this babygirl a better home. πŸ’–

#CardinalCopia #TheBandGhost #BRart #art

26.12.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a graphic advertising 221b Con's artist alley applications and their deadline date, jan 24, 2026

a graphic advertising 221b Con's artist alley applications and their deadline date, jan 24, 2026

Jan 24 is approaching FAST! And we want to see your art, jewelry, books and more in our vendors hall this year

Apply today at 221bcon.com

🐝

19.01.2026 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
02.01.2026 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic of the current state of the 221b Con website, but blurred and faded so as to not distract from the announcement text, presented in banner-style. Text reads UPDATE COMING SOON.

A graphic of the current state of the 221b Con website, but blurred and faded so as to not distract from the announcement text, presented in banner-style. Text reads UPDATE COMING SOON.

Exciting news, beehive! Our website is getting a makeover and will be live in the new year! Until then it'll still maintain its current functionality but never the less... let the anticipation commence.

17.12.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well.

08.11.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

It's one week until #DragonCon and we're keeping the grass roots tradition alive with a slightly updated hand out! Print, cut, and scatter to the winds like so many beautiful bees 🐝

(this also applies to any other event you might attend πŸ˜‰)

22.08.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
two digital paintings based on screenshots from episode 8 of The Terror. The first painting shows Edward Little in profile with his face downcast, in immense grief. The second follows the same shot, with Little's head now up, looking lost and immeasurably pained. There is text on either painting; one lyric from Bastille's song "Blue Sky & The Painter," that reads, "Would I be who I am without this sadness in me?"

two digital paintings based on screenshots from episode 8 of The Terror. The first painting shows Edward Little in profile with his face downcast, in immense grief. The second follows the same shot, with Little's head now up, looking lost and immeasurably pained. There is text on either painting; one lyric from Bastille's song "Blue Sky & The Painter," that reads, "Would I be who I am without this sadness in me?"

Is that a blue sky? Is that a blue sky?
It's about damn time. It's about damn time.

#theterror #edwardlittle

24.06.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
two digital paintings based on screenshots from episode 8 of The Terror. The first painting shows Edward Little in profile with his face downcast, in immense grief. The second follows the same shot, with Little's head now up, looking lost and immeasurably pained. There is text on either painting; one lyric from Bastille's song "Blue Sky & The Painter," that reads, "Would I be who I am without this sadness in me?"

two digital paintings based on screenshots from episode 8 of The Terror. The first painting shows Edward Little in profile with his face downcast, in immense grief. The second follows the same shot, with Little's head now up, looking lost and immeasurably pained. There is text on either painting; one lyric from Bastille's song "Blue Sky & The Painter," that reads, "Would I be who I am without this sadness in me?"

Is that a blue sky? Is that a blue sky?
It's about damn time. It's about damn time.

#theterror #edwardlittle

24.06.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a two panel comic illustrating the growth of friendship between Edward Little, George Hodgson, and John Irving from Day 1 to Day 100. On Day 1 we see the lieutenants in their dress uniforms, with Hodgson introducing Little to Irving. Their handshake is polite, as is their regard. on Day 100, the three are seated in their every day uniforms, with Little and Irving laughing easily as Hodgson talks, pointing at Little across the table.

a two panel comic illustrating the growth of friendship between Edward Little, George Hodgson, and John Irving from Day 1 to Day 100. On Day 1 we see the lieutenants in their dress uniforms, with Hodgson introducing Little to Irving. Their handshake is polite, as is their regard. on Day 100, the three are seated in their every day uniforms, with Little and Irving laughing easily as Hodgson talks, pointing at Little across the table.

"We all know each other probably as well as we ever shall & I really think there could hardly have been selected a set more likely to get on together."

for week 2 of Sail Out Summer Flash Fest on twitter

20.06.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
John Irving and Edward Little from The Terror. Little is holding Irving close, arm around his back, and pressing their foreheads together. He's gazing at him softly but directly, with a slight smile. Irving matches his gaze nervously, his hand between them, but he isn't stopping the embrace.

John Irving and Edward Little from The Terror. Little is holding Irving close, arm around his back, and pressing their foreheads together. He's gazing at him softly but directly, with a slight smile. Irving matches his gaze nervously, his hand between them, but he isn't stopping the embrace.

i can't think about Irving and Little for too long or i start shaking uncontrollably

#theterror

20.06.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
a cropped image of a drawing of Edward Little, backlit by daylight outside the tent. he looks disheveled and miserable, while clutching a rifle

a cropped image of a drawing of Edward Little, backlit by daylight outside the tent. he looks disheveled and miserable, while clutching a rifle

new post on patreon πŸ˜€

patreon.com/thelilnan

15.06.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

can confirm

10.06.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a work in progress digital painting of edward little looking absolutely distraught

a work in progress digital painting of edward little looking absolutely distraught

no better painting practice than a miserable man

10.06.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a close cropped sketch of john irving bent over and looking back at the viewer, with the implication he’s tied up in a shibari configuration

a close cropped sketch of john irving bent over and looking back at the viewer, with the implication he’s tied up in a shibari configuration

a far less complete sketch of john irving more apparently in a shibari configuration, as well as his angel outfit from the carnivale episode

a far less complete sketch of john irving more apparently in a shibari configuration, as well as his angel outfit from the carnivale episode

new wip post on patre0n πŸ˜‡πŸͺ’

patreon.com/thelilnan

03.06.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a shot from the Satanized music video, but the monk is replaced by Cardinal Copia. he's kneeling on the floor surrounded by monks who were trying to exorcise him. he's looking at someone off screen.

a shot from the Satanized music video, but the monk is replaced by Cardinal Copia. he's kneeling on the floor surrounded by monks who were trying to exorcise him. he's looking at someone off screen.

reverse shot, showing us what Copia is looking at. it's a scantily exposed ankle of an unknown person in a white dress

reverse shot, showing us what Copia is looking at. it's a scantily exposed ankle of an unknown person in a white dress

copia crawls forward towards the person, mesmerized and lit dramatically from below

copia crawls forward towards the person, mesmerized and lit dramatically from below

i should have known not to give in...

#ghost #thebandghost

23.05.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

it's more that it's *defroque* 🀭 rather than just a Man jumpscare

23.05.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
the person is revealed to be Father Jim DeFroque in a very antiquated nun habit, smiling knowingly down at Copia

the person is revealed to be Father Jim DeFroque in a very antiquated nun habit, smiling knowingly down at Copia

Copia jumps back, alarmed by the reveal

Copia jumps back, alarmed by the reveal

🫣😱

#ghost #thebandghost

23.05.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a shot from the Satanized music video, but the monk is replaced by Cardinal Copia. he's kneeling on the floor surrounded by monks who were trying to exorcise him. he's looking at someone off screen.

a shot from the Satanized music video, but the monk is replaced by Cardinal Copia. he's kneeling on the floor surrounded by monks who were trying to exorcise him. he's looking at someone off screen.

reverse shot, showing us what Copia is looking at. it's a scantily exposed ankle of an unknown person in a white dress

reverse shot, showing us what Copia is looking at. it's a scantily exposed ankle of an unknown person in a white dress

copia crawls forward towards the person, mesmerized and lit dramatically from below

copia crawls forward towards the person, mesmerized and lit dramatically from below

i should have known not to give in...

#ghost #thebandghost

23.05.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
a digital drawing of the three Terror Lieutenants, Edward Little, John Irving, and George Hodgson, in the same pose as Audra MacDonald, Anne Hathaway, and RaΓΊl Esparza from a promotional image for a production of Twelfth Night. Irving is in the middle of the other two Lieutenants, looking and leaning closer to Little on the left, with his face turned into his, barely kissing him. Little also has his hand on Irving's chin, guiding him into the kiss. Hodgson is on the right, slightly behind Irving with his head resting against Irving's shoulder longingly. Both Little and Hodgson are holding Irving's spyglass between the two of them, crossing Irving's chest.

a digital drawing of the three Terror Lieutenants, Edward Little, John Irving, and George Hodgson, in the same pose as Audra MacDonald, Anne Hathaway, and RaΓΊl Esparza from a promotional image for a production of Twelfth Night. Irving is in the middle of the other two Lieutenants, looking and leaning closer to Little on the left, with his face turned into his, barely kissing him. Little also has his hand on Irving's chin, guiding him into the kiss. Hodgson is on the right, slightly behind Irving with his head resting against Irving's shoulder longingly. Both Little and Hodgson are holding Irving's spyglass between the two of them, crossing Irving's chest.

How does he love me?
With adoration, with fertile tears,
With groans that thunder love, with sighs of fire

#theterror

09.05.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
a digital drawing of the three Terror Lieutenants, Edward Little, John Irving, and George Hodgson, in the same pose as Audra MacDonald, Anne Hathaway, and RaΓΊl Esparza from a promotional image for a production of Twelfth Night. Irving is in the middle of the other two Lieutenants, looking and leaning closer to Little on the left, with his face turned into his, barely kissing him. Little also has his hand on Irving's chin, guiding him into the kiss. Hodgson is on the right, slightly behind Irving with his head resting against Irving's shoulder longingly. Both Little and Hodgson are holding Irving's spyglass between the two of them, crossing Irving's chest.

a digital drawing of the three Terror Lieutenants, Edward Little, John Irving, and George Hodgson, in the same pose as Audra MacDonald, Anne Hathaway, and RaΓΊl Esparza from a promotional image for a production of Twelfth Night. Irving is in the middle of the other two Lieutenants, looking and leaning closer to Little on the left, with his face turned into his, barely kissing him. Little also has his hand on Irving's chin, guiding him into the kiss. Hodgson is on the right, slightly behind Irving with his head resting against Irving's shoulder longingly. Both Little and Hodgson are holding Irving's spyglass between the two of them, crossing Irving's chest.

How does he love me?
With adoration, with fertile tears,
With groans that thunder love, with sighs of fire

#theterror

09.05.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
a closely cropped preview image of a digital drawing. it features edward little, john irving, and george hodgson in the same pose as a famous promo pic of audra macdonald, anne hathaway, and raΓΊl esparza from a production of Twelfth Night

a closely cropped preview image of a digital drawing. it features edward little, john irving, and george hodgson in the same pose as a famous promo pic of audra macdonald, anne hathaway, and raΓΊl esparza from a production of Twelfth Night

new post on patreon πŸ’˜

patreon.com/thelilnan

07.05.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THE boys!!!! πŸ™‚β€β†•οΈπŸ™‚β€β†•οΈ

07.05.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
close up of the original drawing of edward little and john irving almost kissing

close up of the original drawing of edward little and john irving almost kissing

the new version of the same drawing but at slightly different angles and more advanced skill

the new version of the same drawing but at slightly different angles and more advanced skill

the before and after is crazyyyyyy

07.05.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
a small 4x4 painting of a blue goat eye, with subtle blue shadows and red/yellow highlights

a small 4x4 painting of a blue goat eye, with subtle blue shadows and red/yellow highlights

one day painting practice. this one might be my favorite.

02.05.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a 5x7 canvas with very rough color blocking painted ok, indicating the idea of a shadowy field and a dark blue background. the caption text reads "no idea where i'm going with this one tho."

a 5x7 canvas with very rough color blocking painted ok, indicating the idea of a shadowy field and a dark blue background. the caption text reads "no idea where i'm going with this one tho."

the same 5x7 canvas with much more detail this time, depicting the same shadowy field but now surrounded by trees and alight with moon light on the grass. the caption text reads "anyone else get pissed off when 'trust the process' actually works"

the same 5x7 canvas with much more detail this time, depicting the same shadowy field but now surrounded by trees and alight with moon light on the grass. the caption text reads "anyone else get pissed off when 'trust the process' actually works"

the other canvas is... progressing

29.04.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0