Scenes from a dog walk. There were two chilly ducks sat on this partially frozen pond. It was nice in the sun today bit still pretty cold in the shade.

Portrait #art

As I wrap up the next cover for Mark Runte's Mythos series, here's a look back at his previous book, the novella Rose of Ilion. The series blends historical fiction, fantasy, and urban fantasy with stories ranging from the ancient world right up to the present. BookCoversByJon

It worries me that in the UK, for example, governments insist tech follows the law when it comes to imposing age restrictions on content (as if they were a normal publisher / distributor) but not when it comes to anything else, when the attitude seems to be “knock yourself out, free swim!”

The first #MusicMonday of 2026! youtu.be/BEz8N8AT-yo?...

Not a bad way to kick off the new year.

I will be moving hosting providers imminently so if you try to access my website this week and can't, that will be why. Hopefully any downtime will be minimal but you never know..!

Time to reveal our final cast member! Joining us from episode 11 is Amelie Edwards as Jocetta. Learn more about her connection to Paul Wilder as The Divide heads towards its endgame on Friday. #audiodrama #audiofiction #podcast #spythriller

NEW FICTION ALERT! #Solsitia Lit Mag from @fictionfanspod.bsky.social all about DRAGON HOARDS! Check out my feminist flash fiction piece at the end while you're at it. fiction-fans-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/...

I wrote about why this is terrible journalism a few months back www.readtpa.com/p/stop-prete...

Apparently today is Science Fiction Day (who knew?) so here's a spaceship for you. This is my cover art for Sunward Sky by @henryneilsen.bsky.social ArtByJon

So it turns out that black ice is slippery! A rain shower this morning turned our road into an ice rink. Tried walking the dog before I realised it had iced over. It was a very short walk! Anyway... happy new year everyone.

The dangers of magic 💙 (MTG inspired personal piece)

New year is nearly upon us. See you on the other side. #MusicMonday youtu.be/P8LlUrT7MFo?...

We’re just innocent men

I will be moving hosting providers imminently so if you try to access my website this week and can't, that will be why. Hopefully any downtime will be minimal but you never know..!

Remember Sycamore Gap? Coming in 2026, "The Feathered Tree" is a #YA low fantasy about a tree obsessed teenager whose favourite tree is killed overnight. The author has a huge back catalogue of trad titles, but they chose me! This is huge! I don't want to let them down. Who wants an #ARC #BookSky

Y'all I spent so long learning how to paint diamond. I'm ridiculously pleased with the results.

A quick reminder that I have a small (and fairly eclectic) set of premade book covers for sale at BookCoversByJon.com I try to add more as inspiration strikes and when I have time between commissioned work. #WritingCommunity

Thank you all so much for your support this year! 🌺 A reference pack with all 165 freebies from 2025 is available now. You can get it here: ko-fi.com/s/c09a29cf04

I was away for Christmas so I didn't shout about this enough when the issue was released, but there's a new issue of Solstitia out. The theme is Dragon Hoards and I'm delighted to have had an illustration included in this issue. Links to buy and a list of contributors 👇

Something a little more up-tempo as we head towards the end of the year. It's nothing more than a bit of fun, but I've quite enjoyed picking a song each week for #MusicMonday. youtu.be/BdOG3ZezaPk?...

The new issue of #Solstitia is out today, with short stories, art, and poetry focusing on the theme of “dragon hoards” Our supporters on Patreon get it free, but you can buy it here: fiction-fans-shop.fourthwall.com/products/sol... #booksky 💙📚

I could have sworn I had posted this already but I can't see it on my feed. Either way, another illustration from this past year. ArtByJon

I could have sworn I had posted this already but I can't see it on my feed. Either way, another illustration from this past year. ArtByJon

Artist! Quote with your most detailed art! It's possibly this one (most of the commissions I've done for Mark Runte have fairly detailed backgrounds). I remember all the glasses and bottles taking a long time.

Lovely to see my Ghostly Christmas collection doing the rounds again (in a slightly updated form)! Turn the lights off and indulge in some spooky goings on…

There was a time, a few years ago, when I got to make fun trailers/adverts for books, based around the covers I'd designed. This has to be one of my favourites.

I use Firefox for a reason, and I will start using a different browser for that same reason.

Last summer I released the third Cruel Gods book, and while it didn't receive any Indie Ink nominations, I'm still very proud of this book and consider it to be my best work to date! And it made people cry! 😂

A quick reminder that I have a small (and fairly eclectic) set of premade book covers for sale at BookCoversByJon.com I try to add more as inspiration strikes and when I have time between commissioned work. #WritingCommunity

I was recently reminded that a few years ago I was commissioned to illustrate several scenes from a comic poem about Santa fighting a horde of red hat-wearing zombies. You know, very normal stuff! It was quite a quick turnaround but I'm still pleased with how they came out. ArtByJon #ChristmasArt

Batman Returns alt poster for Mondo (2015) sketch vs final

I was recently reminded that a few years ago I was commissioned to illustrate several scenes from a comic poem about Santa fighting a horde of red hat-wearing zombies. You know, very normal stuff! It was quite a quick turnaround but I'm still pleased with how they came out. ArtByJon #ChristmasArt

“There is a clear consensus but it is unfortunately in direct conflict with what the big tech companies want from us. Working creatives or big money companies with a track record of blowing up sectors they impinge upon and ruining associated societal and cultural goods? We just don’t know.”

Secret santa for the lovely @ryuutsu.bsky.social fool am I for adding the workload of a background but Nulla turned out great!

This song deserves more listens. Possibly my favourite track on this album. #MusicMonday youtu.be/ybT31ElGCfA?...

We couldn't have sent the government a clearer message if we'd tried. Well done to everyone who got through this slog of a consultation. Now let's hope that Westminster actually listens.

Share your couples art!

Fire breather! ArtByJon

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

Opening slots for January -3 spots available- Contact by e-mail only: [email protected] Here's the price sheet (and some example of past pieces in the next post) RTs are always welcome 💖 Important note: I might stop art professionally next summer so now or never

Posting this new piece again. Mostly because I'm impressed I managed to get it done well before Christmas itself! #DigitalArt #CharacterArt #ChristmasArt

Scarlett the Christmas elf ❤️ I went a little ham on the Northern Lights in this one lol. OC from my Christmas romance with a twist. #digitalart #characterart #christmasart #ocart

Just in time, a new, Christmas-inspired illustration. ArtByJon

The #16Days campaign may have ended yesterday, but that doesn't mean the problem has gone away. www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...

Sharing this mermaid again, from this year's Mermay. ArtByJon

I agree that we should not judge Farage solely on the racist things he said when he was a kid. We should also judge him on the racist things he has done with the entire rest of his life.

I think it's far enough through December to pull this one out. #MusicMonday youtu.be/LNbQcHBX5zc?...

I still have a couple of commission slots to fill. Grab one (with a discount!) via the link below. Reposts always very much appreciated as well. Thanks everyone.