Struck by Art Block For what felt like a long time, I was hit by an art block and I had trouble coming up with ideas. It did took a while, but now I got some ideas for some drawings and comics. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic #artblock

A Box in a Box I actually prepared a lot of frames in case I have an idea for a single panel comic, but I got really curious to see how small I can make a comic within the frame. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Portfolio Day January 2026 Hello, my name is Troy Cuevas, or also known as TroyCuevasDraws. I make drawings with my pages and ballpoint pen, and my main goal is to create comics with the stories that I want to tell. #PortfolioDay #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #comic #webcomic

I could be a fan of it I’m thinking of making drawings of the things that I like and artwork made by people that I like, as it might be a good way to connect with more people. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

My first drawing for 2026 and my New Year’s resolution For my first drawing of 2026, I made it about how I want to make a lot of comics as my New Year’s resolution to hopefully grow and tell more stories. #drawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Drink some water. Go for a walk. Put your phone down. No amount of doom scrolling is going to make things better. If you want to do something, make a plan to protest and call your representatives. Dont run your nervous system ragged on socials rn

I will say this, at this moment you have to listen to Venezuelans because they're the ones that are dealing with the immediacy of all this.

TroyCuevasDraws 2025 Happy New Years, everyone! I want to share my personal highlights with my first post, art challenges I have completed, and some of my comics in a grid. I am looking forward to 2026. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #comic #artchallenge #arttrade

Just a Chill Holiday Special Here’s a (late) winter holiday two page comic that I’ve made. After so many crazy events, I hoped everyone was able to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the winter season. #drawing #originalcharacter #oc #Elf #artsona #undead #comic #webcomic #holiday

Relax, it’s only the first full page comic I’ll admit the dialogue for my first full page did sounded pretty corny, as I do most of my writing really late at night and I would almost ramble off at times. #drawing #originalcharacter #oc #Lindworm #dragon #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Our Oyster Here’s my first full page comic by using a 7x10 inch frame to add more panels. It’s a very simple comic about trying out a new format and thinking about the new possibilities. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

About to make the first step I’m about to upload my first full page comic with a 7x10 inch frame. I’m a little nervous, but it is the first step I want to try taking for making comics. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

This is a quick reupload of this drawing because I wanted to edit the captions of the post, as I do almost write some these on the spot but end up wanting to fix what I wrote.

Hashtag this and Hashtag that I want to try using less hashtags on this post of my drawing to see how far it can go, as I do use a lot of hashtags to make my posts more reachable but I would like to try simplifying it. #drawing #ballpointpendrawing #oc #Nopperabo #artsona #undead #webcomic

Stretch and Take Breaks Always remember to take breaks and stretch once in a while, as it will help to ease any tension on your body, especially when working on a project for a long period of time. #drawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Nopperabo #yokai #artsona #undead #webcomic

Out Shopping To better prepare myself, I have been stockpiling stacks of paper, sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, and pens so I’ll have some extra materials for making my comics. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Being serious and focused Unlike making individual simple square comic panels, I’ll definitely have to focus and be more serious about drawing and writing comics with a full page. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Small steps first I plan on making some small comics first to figure things out before I actually start making full complete comics. #drawing #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

Going Full Page I was thinking of using a 7x10 inch frame to make it easier to draw and write comics. However, I’ll still use a 3x3 inch panel to draw simpler comics. #drawing #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #artsona #undead #Elf #comic #webcomic

You did an amazing job with this pose practice! The proportions are nicely done, and you even added the highlight in the hair that I actually didn’t noticed from the reference until now. It was definitely fun doing this art trade!

A gymnastic pose drawing art trade for @sweetpea-sky.bsky.social I did an art trade with Sweetpea-sky which we exchanged poses we found. I wanted to try shading with hatches with my oc, Nyoko, and seeing this is a decent first step. #Drawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #Nopperabo #yokai

Nyoko doing some warmups Nyoko is getting ready to pose some references, as I need to spend some time studying and improving my drawing skills. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Nopperabo #yokai

What does Augusta think of knights? Augusta has a longtime hatred towards knights, as they were responsible for the disappearance of her ancestors’ hidden harmonious village of lindworms and humans. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Lindworm #dragon #sword #fantasy #knight

Augusta’s Lindworm Longsword Augusta has been trained in the arts of sword fighting and hand-to-hand combat. She wields a longsword with a lindworm inspired designs to honour her ancestors. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Lindworm #dragon #sword #fantasy

Octavia walking in the rain Octavia usually picks an odd time to go for a walk, especially if it’s going to be raining for the whole day. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #ghost

Hunter holding a rose flower I figured I give Hunter a spotlight by having them hold a rose, and the name of Hunter’s favourite flower is coincidentally called “Hunter rose”. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Elf #rose #flower

Octavia making a puppet out of anything Octavia can do all of sorts of odd things, such as turn her fingers into strings and use it to make things into a puppet. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Ghost

Backlogged drawing of my characters I have these drawings of my characters that were meant for some art challenges, but I forgot about it. So, here‘s a small preview before I start sharing them. #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #traditionaldrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Elf #Ghost #Lindworm #dragon

A Gulper Eel Mermaid “A Gulper Eel Mermaid” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #GulperEel #Eel #Mermaid #monster

A phone that wants to taste “A phone that wants to taste” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #surreal #nightmare #monster

A Manananggal (One who separates itself Monster) flying in the sky “A Manananggal (One who separates itself Monster) flying in the sky” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #traditionaldrawing #Manananggal #monster #Filipinomythology

A Brick Wall Mokumokuren (Many Eyes Yokai) “A Brick Wall Mokumokuren (Many Eyes Yokai)” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #yokai #monster #Mokumokuren #surreal

A Jinmenken (Human-Faced Dog Yokai or Cryptid) “A Jinmenken (Human-Faced Dog Yokai or Cryptid)” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #yokai #cryptid #monster

Almost glued to the phone “Almost glued to the phone” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #surreal #nightmare #bodyhorror

Always Watching “Always Watching” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #horror #surreal #nightmare #tv #bodyhorror

A squatting Tōfu kozō (Tofu Boy Yokai) “A squatting Tōfu kozō (Tofu Boy Yokai)” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #yokai #monster #tofu

A Taka-Onna (Tall-Woman Yokai) wearing a crop top “A Taka-Onna (Tall-Woman Yokai) wearing a crop top“ from Art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #yokai #monster #croptop

A Longhorn Beetle Woman sitting on the ground “A Longhorn Beetle Woman sitting on the ground” from my art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #Longhornbeetle #monster

Yokai, Weird Tech, and an Insect Preview Here’s a small preview of drawings I made for my online portfolio. Link to my online art portfolio: troycuevasdraws.wixsite.com/troycuevasdr... #Drawing #Ballpointpendrawing #sketchbookdrawing #pendrawing #traditionaldrawing #monsters #yokai #surreal

Perhaps, one day I’ll make a comic focusing on the backstory and reunion of Chuck and Lillian, and maybe I could even work on more comics for my other characters.

Maybe Someday: a small epilogue for Mystic Magictober 2025 I drew a single panel comic of Hunter just talking to Lillian as an epilogue to my participation of #mysticmagictober25. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #ballpointpendrawing #webcomic #originalcharacter #oc #Elf #Fairy #goth

Happy Halloween, everyone!🎃 To celebrate this special day, I drew Lillian dressed as Thorn from Scooby Doo. I hope everyone has a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween tonight! #drawing #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #October #ballpointpendrawing #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 31: Dream Lillian would often dream about travelling across surreal places and reuniting with her beloved Chuck. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth #BlackShuck #webcomic

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 30: Cosmos Lillian is having a nightly stroll to look at the cosmos while also being surrounded by large cosmos flowers. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 29: Candle Lillian is just wandering in the dark with only a candle as her only source of light. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 28: Chocolate Lillian occasionally enjoys a bar of chocolate. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 27: Masquerade Lillian seems to be very prepared to have a dress and mask ready for any festival. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 26: Ghostly It’s just Lillian and Octavia acting very ghostly. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth #Ghost

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 25: Fortune The Lovers tarot card featuring Lillian and Chuck. Perhaps, good fortune will come in their future. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth #BlackShuck

Mystic Magictober 2025 Day 24: Companion Octavia wanted to meet Lillian with a hug, which is convenient as Lillian was feeling lonely recently. #drawing #artchallenge #traditionaldrawing #drawtober #Halloween #ballpointpendrawing #mysticmagictober25 #originalcharacter #oc #Fairy #moth #goth #Ghost