L. Layton
@laytonmakesart.bsky.social
Artist making comics, zines, stickers, & prints in Chicagoland
Cartoonist | Horror Enthusiast | OC artist | Wife
Cartoonist | Horror Enthusiast | OC artist | Wife
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L. Layton
@laytonmakesart.bsky.social
· Apr 14
Empyrean by laytonmakesart
shooting star horror story
laytonmakesart.itch.io
Hiya, folks! I finished up my comic, Empyrean! I have been working on it on and off for two years, and it is finally out in the world! I would love if you could check it out and maybe give it a share.
laytonmakesart.itch.io/empyrean
laytonmakesart.itch.io/empyrean
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The hardest part was getting the atmosphere right. I also feel like I’m missing something but at this point, if I don’t stop now I never will lol
#illustration #art #oc #originalcharacter #drawing #digitaldrawing
#illustration #art #oc #originalcharacter #drawing #digitaldrawing
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The hardest part was getting the atmosphere right. I also feel like I’m missing something but at this point, if I don’t stop now I never will lol
#illustration #art #oc #originalcharacter #drawing #digitaldrawing
#illustration #art #oc #originalcharacter #drawing #digitaldrawing
Happy silksong release day, everyone!!
September 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Happy silksong release day, everyone!!
I'm going to be vending at my first in person event soon at Ravenswood Art Walk. If you were looking to grab a copy of Empyrean or Full Moon Lodge in person, I will be set up at Bad Coffee Sept 13-14. This isn't everything I have, either - I've been cooking up tons of new stuff to sell :D
September 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'm going to be vending at my first in person event soon at Ravenswood Art Walk. If you were looking to grab a copy of Empyrean or Full Moon Lodge in person, I will be set up at Bad Coffee Sept 13-14. This isn't everything I have, either - I've been cooking up tons of new stuff to sell :D
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i know to many it's a job, but comics demand a nuclear amount of energy, usually provided by one person working alone, that is so misunderstood and unmatched lol
September 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
i know to many it's a job, but comics demand a nuclear amount of energy, usually provided by one person working alone, that is so misunderstood and unmatched lol
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Detail of a wip at the back of a comic page that didn't work out. For now I've called it 'Unearthing and Re-burying"
August 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Detail of a wip at the back of a comic page that didn't work out. For now I've called it 'Unearthing and Re-burying"
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Hi folksss... Stuff with my tax situation from my old game job got way worse so Im going ahead and making a gofundme to try and get help from my community. Im super grateful to any help I can get with this in these tough times <3
www.gofundme.com/f/support-wr...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-wr...
Donate to Support Wren: Overcoming Tax Debt Crisis, organized by Wren Farren
Hello! My name is Wren, I'm a poor, queer, transfem artist and game developer fro… Wren Farren needs your support for Support Wren: Overcoming Tax Debt Crisis
www.gofundme.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Hi folksss... Stuff with my tax situation from my old game job got way worse so Im going ahead and making a gofundme to try and get help from my community. Im super grateful to any help I can get with this in these tough times <3
www.gofundme.com/f/support-wr...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-wr...
Been reading more manga lately. I absolutely loved Beast Confidential by Paru Itagaki! It makes me want to give the Beastars manga another try
August 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Been reading more manga lately. I absolutely loved Beast Confidential by Paru Itagaki! It makes me want to give the Beastars manga another try
Absolutely stunning
August 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Absolutely stunning
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Been going through a bit of an artistic rut so I’m really happy with how this came out tbh!
#digitalart #digitalpainting #painting #oc #originalcharacter #art #mall #conceptart #illustration #portfolioday #ocsky #dramaticlight
#digitalart #digitalpainting #painting #oc #originalcharacter #art #mall #conceptart #illustration #portfolioday #ocsky #dramaticlight
August 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Been going through a bit of an artistic rut so I’m really happy with how this came out tbh!
#digitalart #digitalpainting #painting #oc #originalcharacter #art #mall #conceptart #illustration #portfolioday #ocsky #dramaticlight
#digitalart #digitalpainting #painting #oc #originalcharacter #art #mall #conceptart #illustration #portfolioday #ocsky #dramaticlight
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Four puppies cuddling. Pompey, 1 century CE.
August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Four puppies cuddling. Pompey, 1 century CE.
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Be aware that another shitty bill has been introduced: The SCREEN Act.
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
www.congress.gov
July 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Be aware that another shitty bill has been introduced: The SCREEN Act.
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
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Soooo today’s my birtyhday! Are we still doing shares and comments for bdays coz hai hello it’s me! <333
#ocsky #digitalart #art #conceptart
#ocsky #digitalart #art #conceptart
July 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Soooo today’s my birtyhday! Are we still doing shares and comments for bdays coz hai hello it’s me! <333
#ocsky #digitalart #art #conceptart
#ocsky #digitalart #art #conceptart
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Indie comics ain't easy. Working very hard to make something as well as you possibly can that you know only a few people outside of yourself care about can be quite lonely, and often feels almost like a folly.
Please let indie creators know you enjoy their work, it really helps.
Please let indie creators know you enjoy their work, it really helps.
July 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Indie comics ain't easy. Working very hard to make something as well as you possibly can that you know only a few people outside of yourself care about can be quite lonely, and often feels almost like a folly.
Please let indie creators know you enjoy their work, it really helps.
Please let indie creators know you enjoy their work, it really helps.
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Trying for something some creepy vibes on this fine sunday evening.
#oc #originalcharacter #weirdcore #horror #digitalart #digitalpainting #painting
#oc #originalcharacter #weirdcore #horror #digitalart #digitalpainting #painting
July 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Trying for something some creepy vibes on this fine sunday evening.
#oc #originalcharacter #weirdcore #horror #digitalart #digitalpainting #painting
#oc #originalcharacter #weirdcore #horror #digitalart #digitalpainting #painting
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So, WFM guy here, I crunch call center numbers all day and advise management on performance and staffing requirements. Here are some concrete goals to keep in mind with any sort of calling campaign: 🧵
July 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
So, WFM guy here, I crunch call center numbers all day and advise management on performance and staffing requirements. Here are some concrete goals to keep in mind with any sort of calling campaign: 🧵
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July 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Not me and @schwaymike.bsky.social developing a cute vampire romance 🥰 I’m really excited to talk about this story as it develops ❤️
July 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Not me and @schwaymike.bsky.social developing a cute vampire romance 🥰 I’m really excited to talk about this story as it develops ❤️
Like, I didn’t draw for a month and today I sat and drew four spreads in my sketchbook. I was worried about regression but it turns out my excitement came back a bit, which was a pleasant surprise
July 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Like, I didn’t draw for a month and today I sat and drew four spreads in my sketchbook. I was worried about regression but it turns out my excitement came back a bit, which was a pleasant surprise
After healing from a surprise stint in the hospital, I’m back, baby
July 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
After healing from a surprise stint in the hospital, I’m back, baby
Sometimes you go to an event and dance for five hours and curse yourself the entire 40+ minute ride home for not wearing sturdier shoes
June 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Sometimes you go to an event and dance for five hours and curse yourself the entire 40+ minute ride home for not wearing sturdier shoes
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Getting my print copies of Empyrean ready let’s goooo
June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Getting my print copies of Empyrean ready let’s goooo
Always looking for new shows to hurt me like Moral Orel did
June 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Always looking for new shows to hurt me like Moral Orel did
