This year’s supply budget for the public school where I teach this year is $0. Help me #clearthelist for my classroom. Feel free to share. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Things I didn’t think I’d spend time doing today: 1. Performing shibari on a pteranodon with copper wire.

Liv, the main character of Guild Mage by David Niemitz. As a costume designer with a strong interest in historical fashion, I looked to the Renaissance for inspiration. Liv’s outfit is a mashup of 1490s-1560s England and Italy.

This article from CT Insider from today by Natasha Sokoloff outlines how much eact CT school district will be losing this year in federal funding. I bet you can guess which districts will be hit the hardest. www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...

When I close my eyes and lightning strikes a mile away, I see the distinct formations of the jagged roots of the of the lightning’s bright silhouette behind my eyelids. Each bolt has its own distinct structure and pattern. It’s surreal.

Last night’s sketchbook page: I doodled loosely in a regular writing pen, and then gave it a water wash.

I am always happy to see the greening of the trees.

Ismet ibnah Salah, Exarch of Epinoia from the Faerie Knight series by @davidniemitz.bsky.social

What I hope is the final draft of the map for the Guild Mage series by @davidniemitz.bsky.social set for publication in July.

Last night’s sketchbook page while bingeing the new season of Handmaid’s Tale.

What should I try next to draw?

Last night’s sketchbook page expressing some emotions I have a hard time finding words for. It’s been a rough couple of weeks.

I inherited this painting from my grandparents. The artist’s signature appears to be Jack, but I can’t read the last name. Is it Caring? I think they bought it in Ogunquit, ME in the 70s or 80s. I contacted few galleries up there, but they seem to be seasonal. Any ideas? #seascapeart #ogunquit

Self portrait?

This appears to be my new art phase.

Cute, but deadly.

Attempting to cope with alcohol (markers).

I made a map for @davidniemitz.bsky.social ‘s Guild Mage series. Check out the story on Royal Road and Patreon. www.royalroad.com/profile/3567... www.patreon.com/posts/map-12...

Does this look like a roadkill opossum to anyone else?

What is this? Why it’s a deer, of course. An extremely close up view of the inside of its skull, but still a deer. Sometimes it’s better to get lost in the wondrous details and to not worry too much about what it’s “supposed” to be.

I could illustrate magic cards, right?

Current thoughts

The second book in my Faerie Knight series, The Graal Knight, is available to preorder in audiobook! It releases on the 28th, is again narrated by the awesome Richard Trinder, and is on Audible if you're looking for a way to get into the series without using Amazon! #booksky #indieauthors

My work is featured in this Canvas Rebel article about @davidniemitz.bsky.social ‘s books. canvasrebel.com/daily-inspir... #booksky #illustrator #bookcoverart

I don't think anyone in the US is prepared for the chaos of 170 million people going through major dopamine withdrawal together. #TikTokBan

What kind of careers do ex teachers go into? Asking for a friend.

My new celadon green gown debuted at the Twelfth Night Ball at Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. It’s a little plain, but nothing some outrageous trim and maybe a brooch wouldn’t fix.