Still alive. Still writing. Still drawing. Just figuring out more things.

My 7y/o daughter is a better artist than I’ll ever be.

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Just got a chance to see The Wild Robot, and wow, what a beautiful movie. A few beats were easily seen coming, but the message was loud and clear from the start. It is a movie that I think sits perfectly right next to Wall-E in trying to give us yet another warning of the future.

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Reminder that I have a Free Palestine brush pack which includes brushes by me for #ClipStudioPaint and a set of brushes for #Procreate by @randyhaldeman.bsky.social The pack is free, but we ask that you please donate to an Org/GoFundMe (Links to some on the product page) ko-fi.com/s/19104d71b3

I’ve put a hold on my sticker club for now, but the final sticker (for now) just arrived yesterday. This ‘chonk is HUGE and, So. Glittery. #pokemon #lechonk #stickers

Current WIP

Reminder that I have a new brush pack out. It's a collaboration between @randyhaldeman.bsky.social and myself. The set is FREE, but we ask that you please donate directly to one of the orgs/GoFundMe's listed in the product description in order to help the Palestinian people.

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More stuff for Starbucks Worker’s United.

There are few worse feelings as a comic creator and reader than buying a book that looks awesome only to find out after that the creator is problematic. Now the mostly unread book just sits on my shelf. At least I supported my LCS…?

Some art from one of my two creator-owned projects going on right now; Rune. This one is a MG graphic novel that I'm currently, and exhaustively, pitching to anyone who will listen.

Recent panels for The Jacket. Thejacketcomic.com

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I feel like sharing art these days is like shouting into a void. But I know it isn't that no one cares, it's that there are more important things going on right now that we need to care about more. So if you need an art break today, here's more art for Rune's story (which I'm almost done writing).

This week's awesome featured artists at Hireillo are Kateryna Manko, @randyhaldeman.bsky.social and Caitlin Fowler. Portfolios: Kateryna - hireillo.com/CS6 Randy - hireillo.com/c34 Caitlin - hireillo.com/CTi #illustration #art #ArtistsOnBsky

Thinking about that time the My Little Pony comics, of all things, absolutely bodied Scott Adams.

And you'll be with To-to-ro, Totoro! To-to-ro, Totoro! I wish I could draw Totoro more.

Few things are more exhausting in an art career than finding an agent. It isn't anyone's fault either. Agents are swamped. Applying for consideration is like applying for jobs in most industries these days; you spend a lot of time on cover letters, then wait a long time, all for a "no."

This is true. There isn’t even anyone at Marvel or DC who can blacklist you from the industry. If a small publisher owes you money and aren’t paying, though, the last thing they want you to do is tell everyone. You have more power over them than they do over you.

Comic creators of all sorts: Writers, artists, colorists, letterers, editors, and everyone in between...let's be friends? #comics #comicbooks #comicart

Spending my day writing my all-ages graphic novel, Rune's Valor. It's been a long time coming, but there's never been a better time. It finally feels like all the pieces of the puzzle are in place; like the story need to stew until just the right moment. And that's right now.

I don't quite have a lot of reach on here, so shares are appreciated. I have been making #procreate ink brushes for the last several months. The pack is $5 for 49 brushes with FREE lifetime updates. If you can't afford it, see the equity statement on my page: rthaldeman.gumroad.com/l/rhinkbrushes

Ever since having covid for the first and only time back in late August 2023, I haven’t been able to taste or smell anything correctly, if at all. This has made changing poop diapers a piece of cake since I can’t smell them, but it has ruined McDonald’s Coke for me. It now just takes like a bandage.

This year will be the year I get that publishing deal for my all ages graphic novel. This year will be the year I get that publishing deal for my all ages graphic novel. This year will be the year I get that publishing deal for my all ages graphic novel. My new mantra. This year will be the year…

It's a huge wimmelbilder type puzzle that tells a linear d&d adventure story in six "chapters". It's got 12 interchangeable treasure/encounter pieces! It's got 6 custom big-boss encounter pieces, that switch out with "defeated" versions when the adventurers win the battle!

Friends did you know that I illustrated a Dungeons & Dragons jigsaw puzzle?? and that it's finally available to purchase?? Right now as far as I can tell, it's only available to purchase on amazon, but I'm hoping it's also ending up in your local games and puzzle shops. spr.ly/6186PN2za

Some recent inky stuff.

No spoilers, I just want to say that I LOVE the overall Japanese-inspiration on Ahsoka. So many little things add up to amazing moments and ideas that I think make this show so wonderful.

As I scramble to complete the artwork for EFFECTS OF PICKLED HERRING (Mango Publishing, 2024), here’s a peek at another upcoming book with the ridiculously talented @randyhaldeman.bsky.social 🤯

Sharing some recent panels. Deleting my Twitter has brought upon a sort of feeling of “which social media platform did I post this to again?” I didn’t share these here, even though I meant to. 🫠

Finally, I got a newsletter out today. Here it is for anyone interested in reading or signing up!

Pool day today in the backyard with my daughter. Her already pale skin has been made “as white as Wednesday Addams” as my daughter put it. She said, “Mom never puts this much sun screen on me.” Oops.

A shot from today’s IG Reel of a final panel from The Jacket Ch 4.

My first Bluesky post has to be my brand new PFP I finished yesterday. So, here it is! I also post consistently on Threads and Instagram, where I'm also @RandyHaldeman. My Twitter is soon going to be gone now that I got here.