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Neil

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@robotjq.bsky.social How is there a comic coming out named Quincredible and you aren't involved?

December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

@robotjq.bsky.social Listen to iFanboy today!!!!! Also, if you ever decide to open commissions, let me know!

November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Capitol Bindery does great work, if you need any comics bound.

A stack of hardcover books with Starman and volume numbers on the spine.

November 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Inflatable costumes have invaded the @oregonsymphony.bsky.social for the Halloween Pops show!

Symphony in costumes playing in a theatre

October 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

We're kicking it at the Oregon Symphony's Halloween Pops show! 🎃

October 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I got a new #tattoo last night. It's an original design that is loaded with personal meaning. Scott at Ever True Tattoo in Old Town Portland did an amazing job. Here's my original design.

Art Deco shapes one faxing left, the other facing right

October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I've never seen such a large crowd as in downtown Portland, OR today at the #nokings rally! Tagging @wyden.senate.gov

Large group is people matching with political signs.

People matching in costumes and holding political signs.

Large crowd holding political signs condemning the president.

October 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

This comment from one of my YouTube videos is so inspiring! This is why I keep making videos, honestly.

YouTube comment stating: Hey Neil, Just want to let you know that I've been watching your videos since your reviewed Starman Compendium 1. It somehow reignited my passion towards art and comics in general and I am currently writing a story myself. It's something about comics that take you to a different dimension and tingle our minds with colorful imageries creative world building that makes me drawn to them. So yeah, Trying it for myself! One thing I've learned during the process is that it takes a lot of hard work to produce a content so good/bad simply went out of the window. I'm trying to have fun telling something which excites me. Thank you for being awesome and keep telling us your interpretations and musings! Love ya.

October 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

@imagecomics.com I just flipped through my G.I. How A Real American Hero Compendium 2 and after issue 76, there's Yearbook 1. The back cover says it ends at 78. Is that a mistake in the back cover or is the book defective?

October 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I posted a review for the delightful The New Deal by @jonathancase.bsky.social. Spoiler: The story is charming, the art is beautiful, and the production quality is fantastic.

youtu.be/EJLuVBlV92Y?...

The New Deal Build + Art + Story

YouTube video by Comic Construction

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September 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

A few shots from my morning walk in the South Park blocks in #Portland. It's not #warravagedportland as some asshole has suggested. #fdt

Portland State University building and yes facing it.

September 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

@craigrousseau.bsky.social I was at Rose City Friday and checked out some of your art for sale. I regret not getting the Blue Falcon piece! Is that still available?

September 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I'm waiting to hear if I am the selected candidate for a job in which the interview processed started in early July. The goal was today but that seems unlikely at this point. This is so stressful.

August 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Some Golden Age comics are really cool, as this book proves! #fredkida #airboy #valkyrie #goldenagecomics

youtu.be/nbECKKHPinI?...

The Complete Golden Age Airboy & Valkyrie Hardcover Build + Art + Story

YouTube video by Comic Construction

youtu.be

August 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Sometimes the light through the blinds hits just right! Taken on a #Lumix #G100D with 14-140mm lens. #photography #apartmentinteriors

Light streaming through sheer roller blinds and creating a pattern on the ceiling, contrasted with a backlit wall.

Outside light creating a lighter pattern across a ceiling.

An abstract painting framed by shadows cast by sunlight across window frames.

July 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Walking around #Portland, OR this morning taking some photos. This place is truly beautiful. These were all taken in the South Park Blocks using a #lumix #g100d with 14-140mm lens. #photography

Rose with water droplets on its leaves and a softly blurred background.

Close up of a rose and its petals with a softly blurred background.

Large flower with smaller flowers on a bush with a softly blurred background.

Large flower in a bush with a softly blurred background.

July 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

The light hitting this tree has a very autumn quality despite it being July. Shot using a G100D with 14-140 lens. #lumix #photography

Close of a large tree trunk with light illuminating the middle and brick buildings in the background.

July 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I really and truly want everyone who voted for Trump and Republicans to suffer.

July 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

Reviewing the build of "Dr. Werthless" by Harold Schechter and @ericpow.bsky.social published by @darkhorse.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdxf...

"Dr. Werthless" Hardcover Build Review

YouTube video by Comic Construction

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July 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Neil

@neildesigns.bsky.social

I'm looking up James' song Laid on YouTube and the algorithm decides to serve me an ad for the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. Is there a large crossover of James listeners and yacht ownership?

July 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM