Jeff Echevarria

So happy to announce that “THE SOUL COMFORTER” and "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" will be included in this year’s Infected By Art Vol 11, a collection of some of the best Imaginative Realist art from around the globe! Thank you, IBA and the judges, for including me. I'm so blessed. . #infectedbyart #fantasyinspiration #fantasyartbook #fantasy #illustrator #illustration #illustrationartists #blackandwhite #charcoaldrawing #story #storytelling #storytime (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn5wPwassyp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THERA NEHEBU Sisterhood of Serpents “Beauty is an illusion that eyes see and mind discerns ~ a serpent that looks charming but stings hard ~ a witch that tempts and damns.” ― Mubashar Nawaz & Khurram Shahzad . Illustration by Jeff Echevarria Charcoal and Graphite Powder and Panpastels . © 2022† Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech . . #serpent #sisterhood #fantasybooks #fantastic #fantasyinspiration #fantasyart #charcoal #graphitedrawing #character #charcoalpowder #panpastel #artist #artwork #illustrator #illustration #illustrationartists #storytelling #story (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2OoNZuVoz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THE BLESSING The lost sword of King Rion blessed by the Heavenly host Michael the Arc. (The Chronicles of Rion) . Illustration by Jeff Echevarria . Charcoal and Graphite Powder and Panpastels . . #fantasyart #fantastic #sword #beautiful #storytelling #art #artwork #artistsoninstagram #artgallery #charcoldrawing #graphitedrawing #illustrator #illustration (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClbbmLsO7Nq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Art Exhibition Is now live, please stop by ❤️🙏🏽 . https://ixgallery.com/exhibitions/jeff-echevarria-shades-of-grey/ . . #artsy #artwork #artgallery #artshow #ix_imagine_this #fantasyart #fantasyart (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkdjFlnuYgw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

KORA THANA The Maiden of the Night is patiently waiting to step from the shadows to haunt the "TRUST YOUR JOURNEY" art show on November 1st. It's an online show, so you can relax with a glass of deep red wine in PJs or even something more, should I say adult, and view the art of all genres. Enjoy! Thank you, God Bless, Jeff . . #ix_gallery #artsy #artshow #artforsale #horrorart #horror #darkart #fantasy #fantasyart #vampire #halloween #female (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQmcXUu94x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

PUSS & BOOTS “We’re about to attack a fearsome creature who has ruined Carabas and is responsible for the sudden outpouring of cooperation found in the goblins and the placement of the candy cottage witch, and your foremost concern is that he keeps his drawers on?” Gabrielle hissed. “You haven’t seen a naked ogre, or you wouldn’t be judging me for my worry.” ― K.M. Shea, Puss in Boots Illustrated by Jeff Echevarria Charcoal and Graphite Powder and PanPastels © 2022† Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech - - #pussnboots #musketeers #storytelling #story #illustration #illustrator #sword #fantasyartbook #fantasyart #fantasy #blackandwhite #realism #charcoal #graphitedrawing #art #artwork #artgallery (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_ReZoOpDj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THERE WILL BE BLOOD Is the next addition in the “Raised by Wolves” series. This illustration finds Sebastian St. Cloud fifteen years after the ship True North was lost at sea. And this would be his first human contact. Sebastian and Coal, the alpha wolf, find his sister wolf slain. Coal growls deep within himself, and Sebastian answers him with his own guttural growl as they both turn slowly to see who hides in the shadows behind them. The story I had in my head was about Dr. Zachariah St. Cloud, an archeologist who set sail on a ship called True North, seeking the legendary Lost City of Shadows. With his family, Lily, Sebastian, and his wife Maria, and a crew of fifty in tow, headed into uncharted waters unknown. However, on one dreadful dark stormy night True North would be swallowed by a White Squall and never heard from again, all souls aboard assumed dead. Or were they… Now the story splits with Lily being found by the gorillas (Beauty Among The Beasts) and her brother Sebastian being found by wolves (Raised by Wolves series). 18x24 Charcoal and graphite powder and Panpastels. © 2022 † Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech - - #fantasyart #fantastic #fantasy #storytime #wolf #blackandwhite #charcoaldrawing #charcoal #characterdesign #illustration #illustrator #freelance #snow #darkart #raisedbywolves (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2HvJvMxzW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL "And the matches burned with such a glow that it became brighter than daylight. Grandmother had never been so grand and beautiful. She took the little girl in her arms, and both of them flew in brightness and joy above the earth, very, very high, and up there was neither cold, nor hunger, nor fear-they were with God." ~ Hans Christian Andersen By Jeff Echevarria Charcoal and Pan Pastels 18x24 on paper Hans Christian Andersen Group Show @havengallery at Haven Gallery. Click the link below to see the whole show; so beautiful! https://havengallery.com/portfolio/hans-christian-andersen . . #havengallery #hanschristianandersen #matchgirl #artshow #charcoal #illustrator #illustrationartists #illustration #storytime #fairytaleillustration #fairytales #imaginitiverealism #fantasy #imagine_this #illuxcon (at Haven Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkQ8K1ueeH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

CHECK IT OUT! A very cool group show that I'm excited to be a part of... fairy tales by HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON @havengallery @ericaberkowitz - - #havengallery #hanschristianandersen #littematchgirl #story #fairytale #artshow (at Haven Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzQr6kugdY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THE AU PAIR “But the fact is, dreams catch us with our armor off.” ― Victoria Schwab - Au Pair was inspired by a photo taken by the brilliant Nirav Patel. Thank you! - Illustration: Jeff Echevarria Photo Reference: Norav Patel @niravphotography Model: AylaRose La’Akea @aylarose.art Charcoal & Graphite Powder & Panpastels on paper - © 2022 † Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfg1j7muUI7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

PRIVATE COMMISSION Thank you, Carrie Elizabeth Mathews It was quite a challenge; I'm glad I pushed myself outside my box. The addition of color was quite the battle beside the usual suspects, Charcoal and Graphite powder. There were the color pan pastels, acetone, gouache, and watercolor. Even though I was delighted with the outcome, it's not something I think I will be doing regularly. It took its toll on my old broken body, lol. © † 2022 Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfbp3x0uNau/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THE CELLIST CHRISTOPHER REX - Private Commission Thank you, Cathy Rex - Charcoal Powder & Pan Pastels - © † 2022 Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech - - #portrait #charcoaldrawing #cello #blackandwhite #memories #music #artist #illustration #imagine_this #commission https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce2R7qDMwjK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

PHANUEL AND THE CALADRIUS When the prophet Enoch hears the voices of four archangels standing in the presence of God, he identifies the first three as Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. He then says: “And the fourth, who is in charge of repentance, and hope of those who will inherit eternal life, is Phanuel.” “And the fourth voice I heard driving away the Satans and not allowing them to come in front of the Lord of Spirits to accuse those who dwell on the earth.” . Phanuel the Arc summons the Caladrius. Because of the bird’s godlike abilities, the Caladrius was identified as a Christ figure in the medieval bestiary. Looking away from the dying and toward those he will heal represented Christ looking toward and saving the Gentiles; consuming the sick’s illness and satans represented Christ’s salvation of humanity; and the caladrius’s flight to the sun where the satans and disease are incinerated. . Graphite Powder and white pencil on paper . © 2022 † Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech . #angel #angelart #arc #arcangel #story #fantasy #spiritual #albino #art #artistsoninstagram #graphite #panpastel #graphitepower #illustration #illustrationartists #satan (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeB0tMSFv8y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

THE SUCCESSOR . “I have been so long master that I would be master still, or at least that none other should be master of me.” ~ Bram Stoker, Dracula . Illustration by Jeff Echevarria Model: Unknown Charcoal Powder & Panpastels . ©️2022 Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech . . #darkart #darkfantasyart #vampire #evil #story #charcoaldrawing #graphitedrawing #illustration #illustrator #fantasyart #nosferatu #blood #art #artofinstagram #realism (at Echevarria Art & Design Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTHzMtOzVr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

CHECKMATE The Black Knight of King's Gambit @kingsgambitco . Illustration by Jeff Echevarria . “Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – Bobby Fischer . Charcoal & Graphite Powder & Panpastels & Liquid Pastels & Acetone on paper. . © 2022 † Jeff Echevarria https://linktr.ee/jeffech . #chess #fantasyart #blackknight #womanwarrior #womanpower #illustrator #illustration #blackandwhite #charcoaldrawing #graphitedrawing #checkmate #kingsgambitcoffee #art #artistsoninstagram (at King's Gambit Coffee Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOD9-UOyev/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=