For the first time, I’m offering prints. High-quality giclée, limited and numbered. Available only at NYCC and Baltimore. This is the first one. I’ll share the next in the coming weeks before the shows. There will be surprises – including something special just for New York.

Doctor Doom reimagined as a Capuchin monk. Inspired by Caravaggio’s St. Francis in Prayer. #DoctorDoom #MarvelComics #Caravaggio #ComicArt #CommissionArt #MarvelFanArt

Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns with Carrie Kelley. Commission piece reimagined from a fresh angle. #DarkKnightReturns #CarrieKelley #BatmanArt #ComicArt #CommissionArt

Cosmic Ghost Rider meets Terminator 2. Commission piece inspired by the classic poster. #CosmicGhostRider #Terminator2 #MarvelComics #ComicArt #CommissionArt

10/ Maybe not right away, maybe not how you expected, but persistence has a way of finding its mark. That’s the only way I know how to do it. #comicartist #comicindustry #bioripple #makingcomics #artistjourney #tdart

9/ To every artist out there: You don’t need my advice—because if you’re like me, you couldn’t stop pushing even if you tried. It’s in your nature. And if you keep going, something will land.

8/ It reminds me why I do this, even when the doors don’t open as quickly as I’d hoped. I promise to keep fighting, and I promise you—it will happen. When it does, you’ll be the first to know. There’s a lot of new work coming soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

7/ You still have to fight for every opportunity. It’s not good or bad. It just is. But here’s what keeps me going: you. And to everyone who’s supported me (you know who you are)—thank you. Your support isn’t just validation; it’s fuel.

6/ I thought things would get easier after that—but they didn’t. Even after running a successful crowdfunding campaign, nothing is guaranteed. I’m not sharing this to complain. I just want to be transparent. Even after you “break in,” there’s no free pass.

5/ I found over 700 pitch emails in my sent folder. Out of those: 📩 100+ rejections 🤷 1 “maybe” (that later turned into a no) ✅ 2 published projects ✉️ And the rest? Completely ignored. No response at all. BIORIPPLE with Heavy Metal felt like a breakthrough.

4/ Despite feeling established in the art collectors’ market, breaking into bigger publishers is still incredibly tough. I’ve spent over a decade not just creating books, but constantly pitching, networking, marketing, promoting, and doing interviews.

3/ My commission list fills up as soon as it opens, and I’m deeply grateful for the support from collectors and fans. 🙏 But here’s the hard part: I get asked all the time, “Why don’t you have a book with [insert big publisher] yet?” The truth? I’m trying. Really hard.

1/ 🎨 Some thoughts about the comic industry 🎨 I “broke in” with my graphic novel BIORIPPLE in 2022. 2/ Since then, I’ve worked with my incredible art rep TDArt, won an Inkwell Award in 2023, participated in comic shows, completed countless commissions, and sold art for thousands of dollars.

Commission piece Superman, but the S stands for Samson #Superman #Samson #CommissionArt #ComicArt #MythicHeroes #DCComics #ReimaginedIcons

Commission piece Man-Thing. Poses pulled from Doré’s Inferno—felt fitting #Sabretooth #ManThing #MarvelArt #CommissionArt #GustaveDoré #DantesInferno #ComicArt #HorrorComics

Commission piece Sabretooth. Poses pulled from Doré’s Inferno—felt fitting #Sabretooth #ManThing #MarvelArt #CommissionArt #GustaveDoré #DantesInferno #ComicArt #HorrorComics

Commission piece Snoopy as a real beagle, Woodstock as a canary Ink on paper, colored in gouache Classic pose, reimagined #Snoopy #Woodstock #PeanutsArt #CommissionArt #InkAndGouache #AnimalIllustration #ComicArt #Beagle #Canary

Mystery sketch Johnny Sokko Turned him into an archaeologist digging up the robot—felt right with the Egyptian design #JohnnySokko #MysterySketch #GiantRobo #RetroSciFi #ComicArt #RobotDesign #ArchaeologyVibes

Raziel – Mystery Sketch Inspired by Dante and Virgil by Bouguereau. @TDArtGallery @comicartfans #raziel #bouguereau #danteandvirgil #mysterysketch #comicart #darkfantasy

The Endless - inspired by The Last Supper with each of The Endless represented by an artist: 1. Destruction - Michelangelo 2. Despair - Goya 3. Desire - Frida Kahlo 4. Destiny - Leonardo da Vinci 5. Delirium - Yayoi Kusama 6. Dream - Salvador Dalí 7. Death - Louise Bourgeois #Sandman #OAX2025

Another Endless commission—reimagined as gods. From top to bottom: 1. Destiny - Odin 2. Dream - Hypnos 3. Death - Anubis 4. Despair - Ixtab 5. Delirium - Dionysus 6. Desire - Cupid 7. Destruction - Kali #OAX #ComicArt #TheEndless #Sandman #ArtCollectors #OAX2025 @comicartfans @tdartgallery

currently available for PAID work—covers, variants, pinups, and interiors. #comicartist #artistforhire #comics #seekingwork #artistsearch #openforwork

Vampire Hunter D - commission Inspired by Valkyrie by Stephan Sinding. @TDArtGallery #vampirehunterd #stephansinding #valkyrie #comicart #fantasyart #vampireart #myth #originalart

Commissions open for #NYCC and Baltimore. I might be able to take on a few mail commissions too, but priority will go to pickups at the cons. Here’s the link with all the details: tdartgallery.com/newsdetail.a... #tdart #originalart #comicart #newyorkcomiccon #baltimorecomiccon

The fall of Giant Robot by @nirlevie.bsky.social A Mystery Sketch from Comic Art Fans with the prompt of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot. I love this piece! Thank you Nir! A fantastic addition to my collection. #NewArtDay #ComicArt

Mystery sketch Jon Kent Based on a photo from one of the first Pride marches #JonKent #Superman #MysterySketch #PrideArt #QueerComics #LGBTQHeroes #ComicArt #FirstPride

Commissions open for #NYCC and Baltimore. I might be able to take on a few mail commissions too, but priority will go to pickups at the cons. Here’s the link with all the details: tdartgallery.com/newsdetail.a... #tdart #originalart #comicart #newyorkcomiccon #baltimorecomiccon

Mystery sketch For the Dark Judges Pose based on Delaroche’s Execution of Lady Jane Grey #DarkJudges #JudgeDeath #2000AD #MysterySketch #ComicArt #Delaroche #GothicMood

Mine is on the upper right! The original will be available at the show.

Baltimore Comic-Con's Yearbook Returns in 2025: Bone #baltimorecomiccon #bone #exclusive

You can have awards, published books, and years of experience - and still feel like you’re trying to prove you belong. #comics2025 #comicsindustry

New art for @fosterthepeople Europe tour Had a blast playing with their dreamy, surreal vibe. #FosterThePeople #ParadiseStateOfMindTour #TourPoster #ConcertPoster #IndieRockArt #TourIllustration #BandArt #MusicPoster #GigArt #FosterThePeopleArt

Vampire Hunter D - commission Inspired by Valkyrie by Stephan Sinding. @TDArtGallery #vampirehunterd #stephansinding #valkyrie #comicart #fantasyart #vampireart #myth #originalart

Did a live sketch on the CAF+ channel—this time, a Western AKIRA. Audience suggestion, and honestly… I’m into it. Catch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlNu... #akira #kaneda #liveart #comicsketch #westernakira #cafplus #akiraart #moebiusvibes #comicartist #livestreamdrawing #cowboykaneda

What If Thor Entered a Carnival Strongman Game? www.youtube.com/watch?v=kccZ...

currently available for PAID work—covers, variants, pinups, and interiors. #comicartist #artistforhire #comics #seekingwork #artistsearch #openforwork

Debuting at OAX: Ripley suited up in a WWII flamethrower uniform, ready to take on the battlefield! 🔥 Inspired by an iconic wartime photo, this piece captures her fearless spirit. Stop by to check it out! #OAX #ComicArt #Ripley #WWII #Flamethrower #ArtCollectors @comicartfans.bsky.social

Raziel – Mystery Sketch Inspired by Dante and Virgil by Bouguereau. @TDArtGallery @comicartfans #raziel #bouguereau #danteandvirgil #mysterysketch #comicart #darkfantasy

A reimagining of Marvel’s Stingray as a deep-sea explorer turned cosmic wanderer. on Comic Art Fans: www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece... Originals via TDArt: tdartgallery.com/ArtistGaller... #Stingray #Marvel #ComicArt #NirLevie #Bioluminescence #SuperheroArt youtu.be/i4ThTOlmDDg?...

Had a great time drawing live and talking comics, on the @comicartfans.bsky.social panel! youtube.com/live/MlNuqNN... #ComicArtLive #ComicArt #LiveDrawing #IndieComics #GraphicNovel #OriginalArt #MakingComics #ComicsCommunity #SequentialArtHad

www.tiktok.com/@nirlevie/vi... 🌀 Another Endless commission—this time as gods. Inspired by Houasse’s Minerva and the Triumph of Jupiter. From Norse to Mayan to Greek mythology— each Endless reborn as a deity. #OAX2025 #TheEndless #SandmanArt #ComicArt #MythologyRemix @comicartfans @tdartgallery

www.tiktok.com/@nirlevie/vi... Commission picked up at #OAX2025! Thor vs. the carnival strength tester—⚡️🎡 Had a blast with this one. #ComicArt #Thor #CarnivalVibes #OAX #ArtCollectors @comicartfans @tdartgallery

www.tiktok.com/@nirlevie/vi... Batman vs Azrael based on Types of Old Swordsmanship by Percy Macquoid. Tons of Easter eggs in the background. #Batman #Azrael #MedievalBatman #ComicArt #BatmanFanArt #DCComics #PercyMacquoid #SwordDuel #HistoricalArt #ArtCommission #DigitalArt #ChurchBattle

www.tiktok.com/@nirlevie/vi... Darth Vader as a lone samurai. Pre-show commission that blends Star Wars with feudal Japan. #OAX2025 #DarthVader #SamuraiVibes #ComicArt @comicartfans @tdartgallery

www.tiktok.com/@nirlevie/vi... Pre-show commission for #OAX2025: Stingray reimagined as a deep-sea diver— suited up and exploring the abyss. #ComicArt #Stingray #PreShowCommission #OceanVibes @comicartfans @tdartgallery

🔥 One of the most complicated double-page spreads I’ve done. The Last Battle from Age of Canaan. ⚔️🔥 #AgeOfCanaan #GraphicNovel #ComicArt #EpicBattle #DoublePageSpread #VisualStorytelling

🖤 A moment of reflection from Age of Canaan. I love working with heavy blacks, carving light out with whiteout to shape the lines. Contrast tells its own story. ✍️🎨 #AgeOfCanaan #GraphicNovel #ComicArt #Inking #HeavyBlacks #VisualStorytelling

⚔️ Chaos unfolds in the kingdom… A montage of turmoil, betrayal, and unrest from Age of Canaan. The storm is coming. 🌑🔥 #AgeOfCanaan #GraphicNovel #ComicArt #DarkTimes #EpicStorytelling

⚔️ Chaos unfolds in the kingdom… A montage of turmoil, betrayal, and unrest from Age of Canaan. The storm is coming. 🌑🔥 #AgeOfCanaan #GraphicNovel #ComicArt #DarkTimes #EpicStorytelling

👑 The king is furious—and he's back to reclaim the throne. No mercy. No compromise. ⚡🔥 #AgeOfCanaan #GraphicNovel #ComicArt #EpicStory #PowerAndBetrayal