Melrose Dowdy
@melrosedowdy.bsky.social
Illustrator. Writer. Named after a town.
Hey, Bluesky. Long time no see.
October 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hey, Bluesky. Long time no see.
I'm so flattered my friend sent me this picture of himself holding Arizona Kenopsia; nothing can take away the awesome feeling of having made this.
September 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm so flattered my friend sent me this picture of himself holding Arizona Kenopsia; nothing can take away the awesome feeling of having made this.
My face when the book is finally out there in the universe, completed.
August 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
My face when the book is finally out there in the universe, completed.
The largest and most thoroughly illustrated work in my collection, Arizona Kenopsia is 395 pages of dystopian sci-fi set in the Sonoran Desert where I live! It is the heaviest and most challenging of my creations, but I assure you, the ending is satisfying!
Arizona Kenopsia
Arizona Kenopsia [Dowdy, Melrose] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Arizona Kenopsia
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August 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The largest and most thoroughly illustrated work in my collection, Arizona Kenopsia is 395 pages of dystopian sci-fi set in the Sonoran Desert where I live! It is the heaviest and most challenging of my creations, but I assure you, the ending is satisfying!
If you don't finish your project, your project may finish you!
July 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you don't finish your project, your project may finish you!
Some Summerween vibes for today.
July 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Some Summerween vibes for today.
I've acquired some serious haters; can't really say I'm bothered, since I've been true to my word and accomplished exactly what I said I would. The worst critics are the people in your own shadow.
July 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I've acquired some serious haters; can't really say I'm bothered, since I've been true to my word and accomplished exactly what I said I would. The worst critics are the people in your own shadow.
Blog is updated with news about Arizona Kenopsia and some info about how the art is made!
www.melrosedowdy.com/blog/about-t...
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About the Process
Since Arizona Kenopsia will be released soon, with so much art filling its pages, I feel it’s a good time to let readers know how the sausage is made! The illustrations begin their lives as Daz...
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July 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Blog is updated with news about Arizona Kenopsia and some info about how the art is made!
www.melrosedowdy.com/blog/about-t...
www.melrosedowdy.com/blog/about-t...
My illustrated fantasy novel about adventure in the afterlife is now available on Amazon! It's just over 200 pages of ethereal magic and wonder.
www.amazon.com/Byzantine-Me...
www.amazon.com/Byzantine-Me...
May 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My illustrated fantasy novel about adventure in the afterlife is now available on Amazon! It's just over 200 pages of ethereal magic and wonder.
www.amazon.com/Byzantine-Me...
www.amazon.com/Byzantine-Me...
Chrono Trigger was released thirty years ago.
If I could only go back in time...
If I could only go back in time...
March 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Chrono Trigger was released thirty years ago.
If I could only go back in time...
If I could only go back in time...
I hope everyone had a beautiful Sunday and that your Monday is even better.
January 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I hope everyone had a beautiful Sunday and that your Monday is even better.
Hi, Bluesky. Happy Friday. I hope you're all doing well. If not, just know that this is temporary.
January 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hi, Bluesky. Happy Friday. I hope you're all doing well. If not, just know that this is temporary.
Look for beauty in the world today; you'll find it.
December 8, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Look for beauty in the world today; you'll find it.
Look at this awesome adventure! The book will be in print on December 13th, illustrated in full color! :D
December 7, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Look at this awesome adventure! The book will be in print on December 13th, illustrated in full color! :D
“Liam, If their judgment of you was so sound, they wouldn’t need lawyers,” Sarah said. “Please wait for me; you don’t deserve this.”
November 29, 2024 at 12:17 AM
“Liam, If their judgment of you was so sound, they wouldn’t need lawyers,” Sarah said. “Please wait for me; you don’t deserve this.”
Good night, internet.
November 25, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Good night, internet.
A gif I put together during an experimental time when I wanted to recreate the story of Snow White.
November 22, 2024 at 1:20 AM
A gif I put together during an experimental time when I wanted to recreate the story of Snow White.
I hope everyone's having a peaceful Sunday.
November 17, 2024 at 4:43 PM
I hope everyone's having a peaceful Sunday.
Reposted by Melrose Dowdy
Listen to the album here! 💖
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Final Fantasy IX Harp Collections, Vol. 1
Harpsibored · Album · 2024 · 10 songs
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November 15, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Listen to the album here! 💖
🎶 YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎶 Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5XzDlJ...
🎶 Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0DKY...
🎶 Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/fin...
🎶 Deezer: www.deezer.com/us/album/661...
🎶 YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎶 Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5XzDlJ...
🎶 Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0DKY...
🎶 Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/fin...
🎶 Deezer: www.deezer.com/us/album/661...
This feels like a nice color palette for a Sunday.
An illustration from my new book.
An illustration from my new book.
November 10, 2024 at 3:54 PM
This feels like a nice color palette for a Sunday.
An illustration from my new book.
An illustration from my new book.
Celtic art has a history that goes back over a thousand years. I love it.
November 9, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Celtic art has a history that goes back over a thousand years. I love it.
I saw a sunset tonight that had these colors.
November 9, 2024 at 1:11 AM
I saw a sunset tonight that had these colors.
If you see this, quote your green art 💚
November 5, 2024 at 12:53 PM
If you see this, quote your green art 💚