David Palumbo
dvpalumbo.bsky.social
David Palumbo
@dvpalumbo.bsky.social
Traditional media illustrator/painter. Projects include Marvel Masterpieces, Magic the Gathering, 16 illustrated novels and counting
Palette knife is scarier than any ghost or ghoul, but I'm committing to using it more regularly!

For a group show opening March 8th at the Brassworks Gallery in Portland Oregon

Brinton Lodge, 12x16 inches, oil on panel
February 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A private collector commission of Jean Grey

You don't choose which paintings are going to be "ah ha" moments, and this one turned out to be a bit of one. How I plan, the importance of a FINAL final pass, adding palette knife texture... Super happy with the result!

12x16 inches, oi on panel
February 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Back in November, I was asked to make a NSFW variant cover for the relaunch of Heavy Metal and I think the only prompt was to include a robot. I've also been rediscovering how palette knife, while scary as hell, can really add some magic to a piece...

18x24 inches, oil on panel
February 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Back home from my first OAX! It was fantastic putting faces to many names and getting to talk with so many folks who have built such a positive and warm collecting community.

A new piece that I was happy to hand off to its new owner: Blackbolt, 12x18 inches, oil on panel, 2025
January 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm really excited to share the poster image I painted for the upcoming IAX/OAX convention! I was honored to make something special for it. The OA of this piece will be part of the convention auction happening that weekend.

"The Dark Knight", 16x24 inches, oil on panel
January 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
New here, figured I'd share my newest painting for Magic the Gathering to get the ball rolling. Captivating Vampire for Innistrad Remastered, 18x24 inches, oil on panel, 2024
January 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM