Ayy, got to paint best girl Karlach for D&D's new Forgotten Realms Adventure Guide. :D Painting the coronation scene was such a fun challenge as well. AD: Emi Tanji

✨Mein Sehnen ✨ New piece I've done within Cynthia Sheppard's smARTschool class, featuring Lúthien Tinúviel from Tolkien's Silmarillion. #art #juliametzgerart

Good morning! Here is the full uncropped poster that I did for @realgdt.bsky.social for Frankenstein

The skybox has me in a chokehold so I had to do a quick painting @soulframe.com #soulframe #soulframefanart

Day 8 of Tennotober: Scholar This one is based on Paul Gavarni's "Old Man in a White Coat" #Tennotober #Tennotober2025

Earlier this year, my friend Ben Zweifel and I did a style exercise where we imagined a pretend #BuffytheVampireSlayer game. I created the character illustrations and text box and Ben created the environment. It was a fun experiment and allowed us to work outside our usual styles.

Here's day three of Tennotober: Round Table #Tennotober #Tennotober2025

I'm a day late and will totally not be able to hit all the days with my workload, but I'm going to try to get enough in! Here's day one of Tennotober: Concert #Tennotober #Tennotober2025

Oh ho ho ho! My idea for a more humanoid version of Lace #silksong

Something I had rolling around in my head since the KIM chats last December that I just now got around to doing. #warframefanart #tennocreate #warframe

Another encounter card for D&D Heroes of the Borderlands: Jacko the Spy AD: Kate Irwin

One of the encounter cards I did for #dnd Heroes of the Borderlands. Thank to AD Kate Irwin for letting me include the "biguette".

My brain every time I see “GRWM”: George Ready With Martin, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire.

Revenant from #eldenring #nightreign I couldn't bring myself to just draw her. She needed to have the whole gang.

Here's all three of the black and white sketches I've done of #eldenring characters so far

The Recluse from #eldenring #nightreign Wanted to do more in the style I did Thiollier and Ser Ansbach

Tales of the Valiant The Wyddcallum Curse AD: Marc Radle (c) Kobold Press 2025

I am actively seeking contract work! UI/UX Art, Card/Book Illustrations, & Concept Art. I'm a #gamedev affected by layoffs this year. I'm so hungry to work on some really cool projects. Please spread the word if you need an agile, versatile 2D artist that crushes deadlines! mbrackett.carrd.co

My art was spoiled forever ago, but here are my pieces for #daggerheart AD: Leesha Hannigan

A very self-indulgent Kleya painting in these stressful times #starwars #andor

Illustration I painted for Lore of the tides by author analeigh Sbrana you can get this artwork as an overlay when you pre-order the book (link in her page). One of my favorite piece I did this year but also one of the most challenging. #illustration

Horizons 3 presents the Crowd Patron, a new #dnd Warlock subclass by Leon Barillaro! Draw on the power of your crowd to influence hearts & minds, support your allies, & pull off explosive combos. Also includes GM tips for roleplaying the Crowd & new Eldritch Invocations, with art by Nikki Dawes!

I know some of you are encountering your Adoring Fan in the TES: Oblivion remake, but have you ever wondered if you could have something like that in your table top game? Perhaps even use it to draw power? Check out The Crowd Patron Warlock and more in the newest release of Horizons below.

This issue is STACKED! Our authors are @barilleon.com, @stmannell.bsky.social, @brandesstoddard.bsky.social & @olddog.games. There's gorgeous art from @nikkidawes.bsky.social, @katerinaladon.bsky.social, Jessica Nguyen & @tshortik.bsky.social. AND an interview with @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social!

Thanks for everything @chrisperkinsdnd.bsky.social 🥂

January art prize announcement! Announcement #4 of 7, announcing honorable mentions, runners-up, and the winner! Congratulations @nikkidawes.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/pwvijqhyog @smarterartschool.bsky.social   #smarterartschool #januaryartprize #sas #everydayoriginal

Unicorn for the 2025 D&D Monster Manual AD: Bree Heiss

Unicorn for the 2025 D&D Monster Manual AD: Bree Heiss

Hey instead of paying 96 bucks for the midjourney subscription… I uh… offer 100+ TTRPG designs for just 1$ on my cute little Patreon.. You can even use them on your streams & there’s freebies for non-paying members, too. 😳👉👈 www.patreon.com/myrmidia

Entropy for ARCADIA 26 back in 2023 AD: Hannah Rose

My awesome colleagues put together a Fortnite island in a month! Any Fortnite folks who want some spooky festive fun, please check it out! www.fortnite.com/@swordandwan...

Dread Wolf #dragonage

MtG: District Guide Pioneer Masters AD: Sam Padilla (c) Wizards of the Coast 2024 new art! I had a good time painting this elf lady :D

Painting of my good boy from a while ago.

Spilling Tea

Riffler Illustration painted for the Book of Many Things - Dungeons Dragons © 2023 Wizards Of The Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Bard Wordsmith AD: Leesha Hannigan For Darrington Press’ Daggerheart TTRPG

I've put together a little bundle of artists I love, and where i can certify they are creating 100% human-made art. Some are just starting out in their careers, others are established professionals. Go explore! go.bsky.app/Nw4pFee

Sketch and final

Dread Wolf #dragonage

Yall… the Tales from Myriad book looks really good #ttrpg

Some ogres for the 2024 #dnd Dungeon Master’s Guide AD: Kate Irwin

Finally setting up my blue sky, refollowing everyone, and trying to get back into the swing of social media in gen I'll be slowly reposting my older work here (mostly Dnd, Critical Role, other Fantasy Illos) as well as any of my new stuff as I'm permitted :) Thanks for stopping by!

The depths of your foolishness! #eldenring

Batman fanart 🦇

Phantom Steed from the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook

Pinned post! Website: nikkidawes.com Prints: inprnt.com/gallery/nikkidawes/

The Stranger

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #397,602!

Spectral Steed For the 2024 D&D Players Handbook AD: Emi Tanji