In light of the recent book artist AI controversy, it seems appropriate to restate that I do not use generative AI. All of my contracts include a clause confirming no generative AI is used. I also have a page on my website detailing my views on generative AI: www.jonstubbington.com/generative-ai/

Bringing this thread back, because I still think it's a fun little story about an obscure bit of bookish trivia.

If you need a distraction from *waves hands* all this and you're looking for a bit of British eccentricity-meets-adventure then you should watch this! All three parts are now available. Is it possible to cross London without using a single road? youtu.be/4476uSeTsg8?...

More from my August book blog. Usually, if I don't say much about a book, I either didn't like it or I was absolutely overwhelmed by it. "So, a place, a myth, a song, a painting." Villager, by Tom Cox. bloginbasket.com?p=718 #BookSky

There's one week left for writers in the North of England to send us their stories! We're looking for folklore-inspired tales to publish in our first anthology. It's been a real treat to read all the submissions so far, but we'd love to squeeze a few more in 🙏 carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions

I've only recently moved my commissions over to Ko-fi so I'm also posting some older commissions and character artwork to my gallery there, so you can see the type of work I produce. #KofiSharetember ko-fi.com/bookcoversby...

Another of the aliens from Invasion - 2300AD that I worked on recently - the Pentapods working in a lab. from @mongoosepublishing.bsky.social #travellerrpg #scifiart #ttrpg #traveller2300ad

Drop some HANDS ✋👁️🤚

I'm really enjoying the commission I'm working on at the moment. Spooky graveyard vibes. A cat, a crow, and a cool character. Plus a skull! What's not to like?

Another commission piece I didn't give it's own post yet! A very cool and badass lady!

Quote how you paint dark skin!

Hey all Sorry for putting this up yet again, I need some help buying food and paying some bills, I'm not in a good situation at the moment which I'm trying to get out of as most of you know so If you can spare any tips to help me out that would be amazing. www.buymeacoffee.com/robotwig Thanks 🙏

I begin to see why this person might have a back problem. (Ad from Stuff's front page)

Iron Hands Terminator in Tartaros pattern armor

I'm gonna go 'head and plug some mags people can give their cancelled streaming subscriptions money to: @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social @hexagonmagazine.bsky.social @clarkesworldmagazine.com @apexmag.bsky.social

Sketch portrait of everyone's favourite LA cop, Al Powell. ArtByJon

I've just uploaded a new illustration to my Ko-fi. Followers of my Ko-fi page get to see new artwork like this first! (I'll be posting it on here in a few days.) ko-fi.com/bookcoversby... #KofiSharetember

Re-reading Jason Sandford's piece about why he doesn't use generative AI and, while it's about writing rather than illustration, it really speaks to a lot of the same feelings I have. Even if all of the unethical issues went away, I still wouldn't use it. jasonsanford.substack.com/p/why-i-dont...

For this week's #MusicMonday I've created a playlist of some of my favourite Lambchop songs, one from every studio album. It's fascinating to see the creative evolution over 16 albums and to ponder on what it means to evolve and experiment over a career. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Interestingly, when I was writing the alt text for this, my phone autocorrected "pixelated" to "pixilated". Very different words! I'm not sure why it thought pixilated was the better option.

I've just uploaded a new illustration to my Ko-fi. Followers of my Ko-fi page get to see new artwork like this first! (I'll be posting it on here in a few days.) ko-fi.com/bookcoversby... #KofiSharetember

New Artwork The Trickster - Digitally hand painted on Huion tablet in Clip Studio Paint. #art #Loki #Portrait

Book Cover of the Day:

Art made by a fellow human 😻

Today I'm taking the werewolves to #Wales for the very first time. Whether you live in the area or are visiting, this is your chance to pick up signed copies of my shapeshifter romance series, Ransomed Hearts. #BookSky

I will be sharing some new artwork on my Ko-fi, starting from next week. Please give me a follow over there if you want to see new stuff first! No need to pay anything, just follow my page to get updated when I post. ko-fi.com/bookcoversby...

I've been struggling with a sketch all morning. It's just not coming together for some reason so I'm taking a break. It's weird how you can somehow forget how to draw every now and again!

The WINNER of the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing... The Lie of the Land, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social) #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect

It's publication day TOMORROW! The Big Bad Wolf Murder, a fast-paced, kid-friendly noir packed with mystery, action, crooked cops and wolf assassins, finally hits bookshops. If you like the vibes of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, you'll love this. #KidLit #KidLitUK

I've just checked the stats on some of my recent Threads posts and it's made me feel better about the low number of likes and engagement they've received. If the Threads algorithm is only going to show my posts to 24 people (to use one post as an example), I'm amazed I got *any* interactions.

I hope this ishmael finds you whale

Forged, the 3rd book in the Summoned series by MB Thurman is out today!

Quick reminder that you can now order your character art commissions via my Ko-fi. Head to 👇 ko-fi.com/bookcoversby...

The best song about a sat nav you're ever likely to hear. #MusicMonday youtu.be/gYmxwKbtPWQ?...

HUMAN artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you

Back to the drawing board and work after an amazing scroll-free summer ☺️

We've been slapped with some big bills recently & are hoping our awesome readers (you!) can help us out by buying a book or two. Maybe you deserve a treat for yourself? Maybe you have a friend who needs a spooky pick-me-up? It's spooky season! Shares appreciated 🖤 www.hauntpublishing.com/books

My covers for the first three books in the Thomas Berenford Chronicles series. I'm hoping Joseph will write more because these are always fun to work on. BookCoversByJon

Slightly diminish a book. Stephen King's The Sit Minor Injury on the Orient Express The Big Nap

My covers for the @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social editions of Splinter Cell:Echoes - I think they still stand up today.

🔥 Warner Bros is suing Midjourney!🔥 They've cited mine and Gary's work like in the other suit, including that I was banned for criticizing the company. This now means Midjourney is being sued by Warner Bros, Disney, Universal, and the class action from artists. Let's gooo! 🔥

Cover art for the Sea of Infinity YA books from Tommy Clark. ArtByJon

Thank you for 13K! Here's the #DTIYS fea. Talia! To join: 🖤 Use the hashtag #sygnin13k 🖤 Tag me (if you want me to see & share) 🖤 No deadline 🖤 Feel free to change pose/colors, swap with your own OC! #sygnin #ocs

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Little Ghosts Books is open for Submissions! From now until Nov. 1st, submit your horror novellas for consideration to our small press and kick off spooky season! More details about the call and our publishing house are available on the website: www.littleghostsbooks.com/novellasubmi... 🖤👻📚

Absolute treat for you for this week's #MusicMonday Shetlag by Sheelanagig. Sit back and enjoy! youtu.be/PHowQnN6oCs?...

Last call for discounted book covers, character art, and maps. www.jonstubbington.com

I paint a lot of portraits of stoic, stern, closed-mouth types (and there's nothing wrong with that) but it was fun to paint someone with a bit of a goofy grin on his face. ArtByJon

I paint a lot of portraits of stoic, stern, closed-mouth types (and there's nothing wrong with that) but it was fun to paint someone with a bit of a goofy grin on his face. ArtByJon