NajarianArt
@najarianart.bsky.social
Fantasy illustrator that paints all things Dragons, castles, and epic landscapes. I sell my work at various conventions and ren faires throughout the US
As I added more detail to the dragon, I started to lose my way a bit. So I decided to open up Nomad Sculpt and make a quick 3d model to help me understand the perspective. I think I am back on track
the 3d model helped me get the twist of the body back, it now looks like he is in a 3d space again
the 3d model helped me get the twist of the body back, it now looks like he is in a 3d space again
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As I added more detail to the dragon, I started to lose my way a bit. So I decided to open up Nomad Sculpt and make a quick 3d model to help me understand the perspective. I think I am back on track
the 3d model helped me get the twist of the body back, it now looks like he is in a 3d space again
the 3d model helped me get the twist of the body back, it now looks like he is in a 3d space again
More work on the color study. I really wanted to have as much information as possible when I go to paint this traditionally, so I spent some extra time really figuring out how to handle the buildings.
Now all that is left is transferring the drawing to the painting surface and start painting!
Now all that is left is transferring the drawing to the painting surface and start painting!
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
More work on the color study. I really wanted to have as much information as possible when I go to paint this traditionally, so I spent some extra time really figuring out how to handle the buildings.
Now all that is left is transferring the drawing to the painting surface and start painting!
Now all that is left is transferring the drawing to the painting surface and start painting!
Dont worry guys, I still paint and draw dragons!
here is a little quick sketch I did, along with a more cleaned up version. I have some ideas of turning this into a full painting. What do you think?
here is a little quick sketch I did, along with a more cleaned up version. I have some ideas of turning this into a full painting. What do you think?
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dont worry guys, I still paint and draw dragons!
here is a little quick sketch I did, along with a more cleaned up version. I have some ideas of turning this into a full painting. What do you think?
here is a little quick sketch I did, along with a more cleaned up version. I have some ideas of turning this into a full painting. What do you think?
Something new in the works, another middle earth landscape!
This is a digital color study for what will be a traditional piece. So stay tuned for more
This is a digital color study for what will be a traditional piece. So stay tuned for more
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Something new in the works, another middle earth landscape!
This is a digital color study for what will be a traditional piece. So stay tuned for more
This is a digital color study for what will be a traditional piece. So stay tuned for more
All set up and ready to go for Saturday at NYCC
Stop by my booth 1962 in the vendor hall and say hi
Stop by my booth 1962 in the vendor hall and say hi
October 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
All set up and ready to go for Saturday at NYCC
Stop by my booth 1962 in the vendor hall and say hi
Stop by my booth 1962 in the vendor hall and say hi
And here is the finished painting!
The Mountain Pass
I had a lot of fun working on this one. Prints are available on my online store. Playmats will be coming soon
buff.ly/YWd3b1w
The Mountain Pass
I had a lot of fun working on this one. Prints are available on my online store. Playmats will be coming soon
buff.ly/YWd3b1w
October 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
And here is the finished painting!
The Mountain Pass
I had a lot of fun working on this one. Prints are available on my online store. Playmats will be coming soon
buff.ly/YWd3b1w
The Mountain Pass
I had a lot of fun working on this one. Prints are available on my online store. Playmats will be coming soon
buff.ly/YWd3b1w
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James C Mulligan is going after vids and people who call him out for selling AI images. He’s using copyright as an excuse to get them removed, which is so baffling considering he’s a serial tracer. He has claimed official Bambi background art as his own, but there’s so much more.
A long 🧵
A long 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
James C Mulligan is going after vids and people who call him out for selling AI images. He’s using copyright as an excuse to get them removed, which is so baffling considering he’s a serial tracer. He has claimed official Bambi background art as his own, but there’s so much more.
A long 🧵
A long 🧵
Entering the final stages on this one. Just have to make some final tweaks to the background and foreground.
October 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Entering the final stages on this one. Just have to make some final tweaks to the background and foreground.
Here are a couple sketches of my forest elemental dragon for book 2 of Book of Dragons
October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Here are a couple sketches of my forest elemental dragon for book 2 of Book of Dragons
More progress on the figures. Getting close to done on this one
October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
More progress on the figures. Getting close to done on this one
Starting to make some progress on the figures. Can you tell who is who?
September 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Starting to make some progress on the figures. Can you tell who is who?
Throwback thursday to this painting I did from one of my favorite books. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
I was thrilled to get my copy of the Stormlight RPG, the artwork in the books are incredible. Cannot believe I have to wait 7 years to find out what happens next in the series
I was thrilled to get my copy of the Stormlight RPG, the artwork in the books are incredible. Cannot believe I have to wait 7 years to find out what happens next in the series
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Throwback thursday to this painting I did from one of my favorite books. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
I was thrilled to get my copy of the Stormlight RPG, the artwork in the books are incredible. Cannot believe I have to wait 7 years to find out what happens next in the series
I was thrilled to get my copy of the Stormlight RPG, the artwork in the books are incredible. Cannot believe I have to wait 7 years to find out what happens next in the series
Who doesnt like some sea dragons? Here is a drawing I am working on for my book of dragons vol 2 sketchbook
September 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Who doesnt like some sea dragons? Here is a drawing I am working on for my book of dragons vol 2 sketchbook
Those mountains area really starting to come together now
September 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Those mountains area really starting to come together now
More progress on the background. Those mountains are starting to look Pre-tty good if I dont say so myself.
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
More progress on the background. Those mountains are starting to look Pre-tty good if I dont say so myself.
This metal has been retired for a couple years, but I had a couple requests for it come in at gencon. Its like seeing an old friend. I always liked this piece, and boy does it look good on metal
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This metal has been retired for a couple years, but I had a couple requests for it come in at gencon. Its like seeing an old friend. I always liked this piece, and boy does it look good on metal
I know the consensus was to go with the daylight colors, so I have to disappoint you all in choosing the sunset colors. What sealed the deal for me was wanting to play homage to one of my all time favorite landscape paintings, this Thomas Moran painting.
hope you all agree this was a good call
hope you all agree this was a good call
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I know the consensus was to go with the daylight colors, so I have to disappoint you all in choosing the sunset colors. What sealed the deal for me was wanting to play homage to one of my all time favorite landscape paintings, this Thomas Moran painting.
hope you all agree this was a good call
hope you all agree this was a good call
One of the absolute coolest things ever is seeing people walking around wearing your art.
I got to experience that this weekend at dragoncon seeing the graphic I made for the dragoncon blood drive
Extra special was all the people telling me how much they loved it and it being their favorite design
I got to experience that this weekend at dragoncon seeing the graphic I made for the dragoncon blood drive
Extra special was all the people telling me how much they loved it and it being their favorite design
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
One of the absolute coolest things ever is seeing people walking around wearing your art.
I got to experience that this weekend at dragoncon seeing the graphic I made for the dragoncon blood drive
Extra special was all the people telling me how much they loved it and it being their favorite design
I got to experience that this weekend at dragoncon seeing the graphic I made for the dragoncon blood drive
Extra special was all the people telling me how much they loved it and it being their favorite design
All set up and ready to go for Dragoncon. If you are at the show stop by my booth in the art show
August 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
All set up and ready to go for Dragoncon. If you are at the show stop by my booth in the art show
Throwing on some color, which one do you prefer?
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Throwing on some color, which one do you prefer?
With dragoncon just a day a way, I thought now would be a great time to show off the design I did for the Dragoncon blood drive t-shirt!
anyone who donates blood will get a complimentary t-shirt with this design on it
anyone who donates blood will get a complimentary t-shirt with this design on it
August 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
With dragoncon just a day a way, I thought now would be a great time to show off the design I did for the Dragoncon blood drive t-shirt!
anyone who donates blood will get a complimentary t-shirt with this design on it
anyone who donates blood will get a complimentary t-shirt with this design on it
#throwbackthursday to this mountain castle painting I did 2 years ago. It never got a whole lot of love, but I am still really happy with it. Heres hoping my new landscape performs a bit better
The frozen Bastion 2023 digital
The frozen Bastion 2023 digital
August 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#throwbackthursday to this mountain castle painting I did 2 years ago. It never got a whole lot of love, but I am still really happy with it. Heres hoping my new landscape performs a bit better
The frozen Bastion 2023 digital
The frozen Bastion 2023 digital
Got something new in the works. I have been itching to paint another landscape from #lordoftheRings. This time its the fellowship hiking the misty mountains. I mountain LOTR painting? what more could I want.
Stay tuned for more
Stay tuned for more
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Got something new in the works. I have been itching to paint another landscape from #lordoftheRings. This time its the fellowship hiking the misty mountains. I mountain LOTR painting? what more could I want.
Stay tuned for more
Stay tuned for more
Once again I will be exhibiting at #dragoncon over in the Dragoncon Art show. Same bat place, same bat time. Hope to see you all in Atlanta this week!
August 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Once again I will be exhibiting at #dragoncon over in the Dragoncon Art show. Same bat place, same bat time. Hope to see you all in Atlanta this week!
I feel like i had a productive weekend. A new game store that opened 5 minutes from me like my mats and wants to buy some wholesale to test out.
And at another store I was at Saturday a guy bought one of the mats I brought with me on the spot. This one to be exact
And at another store I was at Saturday a guy bought one of the mats I brought with me on the spot. This one to be exact
August 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I feel like i had a productive weekend. A new game store that opened 5 minutes from me like my mats and wants to buy some wholesale to test out.
And at another store I was at Saturday a guy bought one of the mats I brought with me on the spot. This one to be exact
And at another store I was at Saturday a guy bought one of the mats I brought with me on the spot. This one to be exact