a series of illustrations depicting the story of sture wolff and the troll prince, a knight in medieval pareidolia sweden who has a number of tales spun around him, which also vary in details depending on who tells it (most notably, human vs troll retellings). these are specifically more from a troll perspective if that isn't obvious lol...

these were done for a class assignment, and are a bit of a compositional homage to the åsmund series of illustrations by gerhard munthe, the first two specifically inspired by Åsmund Goes Up to the Door in the Rock (1902) and The Fifth Hall (1902) :) more under the cut...

Inspired by @creatingblackcharacters post here, here's a list of Black creators to check out and support this month & beyond, as well as places you can support them:

@rockybloo(creator of the webcomics "Beanstalked" and "Glitter and Guilt"): I've been following them across many social media sites, beginning on Deviantart in 2018-ish, on Twitter, Tumblr and Bluesky. I have seen their work grow and flourish over the years, becoming more self-indulgent with their characters and stories, and their care and devotion for both of that shines through in their art. Their work has really inspired me as I've seen them grow as a creator through their art. Go support them through their Patreon & Ko-fi!

@btrcp(creator of the webcomic "UM"): I came across their work around 2020/2021, and have enjoyed witnessing their creative process and expressing their opinions regarding storytelling, philosophy, and a variety of other subjects. Go support them through Patreon, follow them on Twitch where they stream their work, and pick up a copy of UM: Volume 1!

@simplynovology(creator of #IndigeNovember): an amazing artist & character designer, showcasing much variety and range within their original artwork and fan creations. I'm so lucky to have first commissioned them years ago and see all the little details and things they put into their art, which makes it so uniquely theirs. Check out his Commission page and other links, and check out this link for ways to assist them financially.

@theawesomeadventurer(creator of @cryptidzdotorg): A multifaceted artist and crafter who has made many wonderful things, from paintings to jewelry, T-shirts to music. I am grateful to have gotten to have known them through their creativity and vibrancy, seieng how they move within the world as an artist and a person. Go check out their store at cryptidz.org and their linktree for more info!

@genkibutch(illustrator & fan artist): a bright and talented artist whose specialties are vivid colors, painterly rendering, and a semi realistic art style. I am blessed to consider them my creative peer and mutual; from their innovative redesigns of popular characters to their in-depth analyses of Mitski lyrics, it's been so incredible to see what they're working on and how they want to continue improving as an artist. Check out their carrd and follow them on Bluesky!

Also~

Shoutout to Micah(known as @/micah_ers on Instagram), creator of the comic "Dark Zone" on Webtoon, as well as the animated shorts "Can I Please Have A Waffle" and "Coulda Dropped My Croissant"!

Their work fits within speculative fiction, mainly science fiction and fantasy, primarily centering Black characters within the setting of Earth and the fictional planet of Danyella(the aliens are unmistakably Black coded)

Micah recently created a Patreon page where they post behind-the-scenes work connected to the world of DZ and other projects they're working on; go on & check it out!!

I'm so lucky to have witnessed the beauty, talent, passion and ingenuity of all these wonderful people I listed here!

Go check out these amazing artists, follow them, and support them year-round, not just in February!!

Happy Black History Month y'all!

Couple of pen doodles of my new beast since my eye is on the mend and I can draw traditionally! I'm heavily considering colonizing the chess one once I get the chance.

Introducing Demi-humans.

They are the result of advanced genetic engineering, born from humanity's pursuit to reshape life for survival, adaptation, and self-expression. Created as sapient beings with human intelligence and altered physiology. Ranging from animal-inspired forms to broadly humanoid, almost alien designs, they challenged ethical boundaries and redefined what it meant to be human even before the apocalypse.

Though once comprising nearly a third of the population, many demi-human species were lost to extinction in the apocalypse, while others were further altered or newly created by the Progenitors in experimental bids for survival.