If you see this, post a redhead FINALLY!! Dante’s time to shine ✨ #art #vampire #comics

Breaking news: Dante experiences a moment of happiness Color comp for an upcoming moment in my script 💛 Sometimes I need to jot down sketches like this as memos alongside my script so I don’t forget the tone & motifs I wanna use in the visuals of a scene. #webcomic #vampire #thecostoflivingcomic

Friend of mine requested the boys in modern casual clothes so of course I needed to oblige ⚰️⚔️🩸 #vampire #zeldashirt #originalcharacter #webcomics #art #thecostoflivingcomic

Friend of mine requested the boys in modern casual clothes so of course I needed to oblige ⚰️⚔️🩸 #vampire #zeldashirt #originalcharacter #webcomics #art #thecostoflivingcomic

Comic practice & hypotheticals :) I love giving Dante big ol’ bat wings, but I still have to see how it would come up in the canon. #vampire #webcomic #originalcharacter

Words of wisdom from my BJJ coach that I will now be applying to all aspects of my life 🥋 #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu #autobiocomic #art #doodle #sketch

Dante is a bounty-hunting vampire trying to afford rent, doing all he can to run away from his old life. But between a budding friendship with a goody-two-shoes knight, the rising threat of monster hunters, and the incessant whispers of Dante’s Sire in his ear, it’s getting harder to stay hidden.

(CW:🩸) Dante Style Experiments! I like using a lot of styles, so I’m seeing how I might be able to combine different things I like into one style. I’m excited to see how it affects the final look of the comic 👀 . . . #thecostoflivingcomic #digitalpainting #illustration #vampire #originalcharacter

Learning combat for my comic is, uh… going well (Jk I actually love BJJ most days, and I’ve improved a lot since I started 6 months ago! But takedown day leaves me so sore 😩)

Another work #ootd for a warmup! Got to revisit my old Gallery Assistant days to help sell at our shows this summer. Excited to get back to comic writing now though :) . There’s suncatchers so we have nice office rainbows in the afternoon. 🌈 . . . #selfportrait #doodle #autobio

Little self-portrait at my office :) I’ve been working part-time in marketing at an art school for about a year and a half and I really enjoy it. It’s been very chill, and I feel lucky to have this + freelance as the animation industry sorts itself out. #selfportrait #ootd #autobio #doodle #sketch

Something tells me this might not be their hay cart… #thecostoflivingcomic #originalcharacter #myoc #ocart #sketch

Something tells me this might not be their hay cart… #thecostoflivingcomic #originalcharacter #myoc #ocart #sketch

What if Dante eventually wears his gloves less and his sunglasses less and keeps his hair down more to show he’s becoming more open and doesn’t care what others think of him… hmmmmm…. #ocart #myoc #fantasy #webcomic #vampire #thecostoflivingcomic #art

I don’t draw Branch too often since I’m working more on The Cost of Living these days but I still like the world building around this dude and wanna expand on his story someday #originalcharacter #ocart #myoc #art

This has been one of my favorite things to grace my eyes and I always make anyone I know who has seen either of these shows read this too

Had a nice sendoff dinner in my grandparents’ backyard before the new buyer moves in. Spent nearly everyday after school here as a kid ❤️ (this basic uniball pen is so buttery to draw with actually) #pleinair #inksketch #sketchbook

Single-layer cooldown painting to help me practice, since I’ve been getting more into traditional acrylics lately. Feat. Dante because he consumes my brain. . . . #thecostoflivingcomic #vampire #digitalpainting #ocart #procreate

I forgot I did these Quincy sketches! Her design/vibe still feels like it’s missing some last puzzle piece but it’s getting there. #thecostoflivingcomic #monsterhunter #vampirehunter #myoc #art #webcomic #graphicnovel

industry standard method of making comics

Been playing Virgil as my Baldur’s Gate 3 Tav on a multiplayer file with friends! He’s a Level 5 Tempest Cleric, and he may have to LOOK human but he’s still a warforged in my heart ⚡️ . . #baldursgate3 #baldursgate3fanart #dungeonsanddragons

Decided to throw some more paint on this Dante. This isn’t a spoiler cause it’s just a for-funsies hypothetical. A lot of my ideas start as “this would be fun let’s try it” and then weaving the ones that actually make sense into the plot #thecostoflivingcomic #vampire #gothart #illustration #art

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I’m once again tabling at Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, CA again in a few weeks!! Find me and my homie @amatusart.bsky.social at table G17! I’ll be bringing some freebie Dantes again :) #comicconrevolution #ccr #artistalley #convention

A week-long celebration of my favorite comic? Don’t mind if I do 👀 Here’s my fav Miles for #hellaweenweek Day 2! . Hellaween by @dinolich.bsky.social . . . #hellaween #hellaweenfanart #vampire #graphicnovel

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

#HELLAWEENWEEK DAY 1: Today the 24th is my BIRTHDAY, and I really only want one thing— BOOK REVIEWS. So if you've read HELLAWEEN 1 or 2, leave a lil review on Good Reads, Storygraph, Amazon, etc and send me screenshot. If you haven't read it, birthday well wishes will do Juuust Fine 👌 however—

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Got permission to share some of my work on Treasure Party! ❄️ These were the first pieces I painted when I started in October. Treasure Party is a Match 3 mobile game, and I help illustrate the collectible cards in game. Layout & Art Direction: Mike Morris #illustration #digitalpainting

WE'RE A THIRD OF THE WAY FUNDED AHHHHHHH However, we've only got 18 days to go, so if you've been waiting to back the campaign, now would be a great time to do it! We could really use your help to get us across the finish line!! 🙏 Support indie animation!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jel...

Me 2 buddy 💤 I’m up to page 44 now in my comic script! I don’t actually know how to denote thinking in a script but that’s a problem for a cleaner draft. I don’t have much inner monologue since I’m trying to lean into “show don’t tell” but in this ONE single scene in Book 1 it was necessary.

Doodles of my comic boys - just wanted to enjoy some quick scribbles & some practice in the comic’s style as I continue scripting #thecostoflivingcomic #webcomics #comics #art #sketch #doodles #vampire

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Support for trans rights is crucial right now, please contact your reps (often) to voice your support.

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Doodle break to draw little kiddo Dante #thecostoflivingcomic #doodle #sketch #ocart

“The Day the Earth Blew Up” was really funny and it was such a delight to see 2D animation in theaters again! It’s solid if you love Looney Tunes stuff. Apparently it’s getting pulled from most theaters by Thursday :( go see it if you’re able!! #thedaytheearthblewup #looneytunes

Hey, #comics friends...

A little animated trailer for The Cost of Living is in the works! 🧛 Friend is hosting a film festival and it finally pushed me to try out Procreate Dreams & get working on this. I’m pretty busy rn but it’s super fun I wanna animate Dante with every free second of my day.

If you're a board artist in the industry, I suggest you voice your disdain for the introducing of AI in ToonBoom. I went to their Discord to voice my piece... I'm tired, please someone else say something. Please other board artists read this and help take some effort and voice your disdain...

I did hourly comics day this year! Just hadn’t had a chance to finish it up until now since I’ve been busy with freelance lately. #hourlycomicsday #hourlycomicday #comics #autobiocomic #art #doodle

“Hey Keely what’s your favorite color” . My favorite colors always go in phases but green is showing up in everything I own these days . . . #ootd #outfitoftheday #selfportrait #autobio #sketch #doodle #art

Last of my little plein airs from the car! I’ve always loved driving through this wind farm on the 10 but this was my first time trying to draw it. Blue hour is also one of my fav times of day and I want to try to capture it some more. #art #illustration #digitalart #pleinair #backgroundpainting

Quick plein air from the car 🚗🌵 #doodle #landscape #backgroundpainting #digitalpainting #art

Woah! Somehow I neglected to share these sketches from 2021. I played Penny briefly in a dnd game DM’d by @casandwichbologna.bsky.social She’s a mix between Steve Irwin & Coyote Peterson. Had a lot of fun practicing an Aussie accent for her. #dungeonsanddragons #druid #dragonborn #art #ttrpg

Got to see Coyote Peterson at The Living Desert today! Did some sketches of him + the animals. I had a big Brave Wilderness kick in college, so this was super fun. #sketchbook #doodles #art

I DID IT my body feels GOOD my form is IMPROVING I feel BETTER than if I hadn’t done it!!

Jury duty consumed my whole day AND I’m goin back tomorrow, hourlies are still WIP 😔 (they never told me I can’t draw in the courtroom but like… I’m like 99% sure I’m not supposed to draw in the courtroom)