Mike Pape
@wingbuffet.bsky.social
Fantasy illustrator: WotC, Orbit Books, Darrington Press, Baldur's Gate 3, etc. || he/him || Canada || inquiries: wingbuffet@gmail.com || portfolio: mikepape.com
Three 'Species' paintings that I made for D&D's new Revised Player's Handbook – Dwarves, Elves, and Orcs!
June 19, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Three 'Species' paintings that I made for D&D's new Revised Player's Handbook – Dwarves, Elves, and Orcs!
Reposted by Mike Pape
i’m so sleepy. i’ve been sleepy since i was 25 and yet i soldier on
January 12, 2024 at 2:55 AM
i’m so sleepy. i’ve been sleepy since i was 25 and yet i soldier on
[Art VS Artist 2023]
'23 was a really good year for me art-wise! I landed some awesome projects that'll be coming out next year, and got to push into some new territory for both style and medium — can't wait to show what I've been working on lately ☺️
'23 was a really good year for me art-wise! I landed some awesome projects that'll be coming out next year, and got to push into some new territory for both style and medium — can't wait to show what I've been working on lately ☺️
December 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM
[Art VS Artist 2023]
'23 was a really good year for me art-wise! I landed some awesome projects that'll be coming out next year, and got to push into some new territory for both style and medium — can't wait to show what I've been working on lately ☺️
'23 was a really good year for me art-wise! I landed some awesome projects that'll be coming out next year, and got to push into some new territory for both style and medium — can't wait to show what I've been working on lately ☺️
While I'm currently too busy to make BG3 fanart (the game is good!), I'm happy I got to do some promo work for their Early Access patches :D
November 25, 2023 at 11:20 PM
While I'm currently too busy to make BG3 fanart (the game is good!), I'm happy I got to do some promo work for their Early Access patches :D
Climbed a mountain yesterday with my partner and got married this morning, feelin' prettyyy good
October 13, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Climbed a mountain yesterday with my partner and got married this morning, feelin' prettyyy good
it's #PortfolioDay and I'm an illustrator, so look upon my wares :v
I illustrate book covers, TTRPGs, card art, & promo art! You can find my stuff at my site mikepape.com, including a mailing list if you're looking for my private commission availability. For commercial work, email is in my bio!
I illustrate book covers, TTRPGs, card art, & promo art! You can find my stuff at my site mikepape.com, including a mailing list if you're looking for my private commission availability. For commercial work, email is in my bio!
October 10, 2023 at 11:29 AM
it's #PortfolioDay and I'm an illustrator, so look upon my wares :v
I illustrate book covers, TTRPGs, card art, & promo art! You can find my stuff at my site mikepape.com, including a mailing list if you're looking for my private commission availability. For commercial work, email is in my bio!
I illustrate book covers, TTRPGs, card art, & promo art! You can find my stuff at my site mikepape.com, including a mailing list if you're looking for my private commission availability. For commercial work, email is in my bio!
Reposted by Mike Pape
“we’d go bankrupt if we paid our workers what they’re asking” yeah me too, that’s why I do not get to have a company
October 5, 2023 at 5:36 PM
“we’d go bankrupt if we paid our workers what they’re asking” yeah me too, that’s why I do not get to have a company
tried to romance Gale and he just showed me his house in the metaverse
September 28, 2023 at 4:30 AM
tried to romance Gale and he just showed me his house in the metaverse
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I played the muscle in a small character detective agency, this is my Diving Beetle themed gnome Artificer, who is an ex navvie.
September 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM
I played the muscle in a small character detective agency, this is my Diving Beetle themed gnome Artificer, who is an ex navvie.
I'd been asked if one of the characters here was a reference, and I can now confide in y'all that almost this entire scene is full of NPCs and PCs from my own D&D games over the years, jammed into one place :D
A painting I did last year for Wizards, specifically to envision the 'Smoldering Corpse' tavern from Planescape! I got to do a ton of little vignettes for this one, and I had a great time with all the little stories :>
September 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM
I'd been asked if one of the characters here was a reference, and I can now confide in y'all that almost this entire scene is full of NPCs and PCs from my own D&D games over the years, jammed into one place :D
Reposted by Mike Pape
The Opera House from FF6 / Voxel Art
August 28, 2023 at 1:16 PM
The Opera House from FF6 / Voxel Art
got my first actually-tailored suit for my wedding next month, and dang I'm feelin' handsome >:j
September 26, 2023 at 5:53 PM
got my first actually-tailored suit for my wedding next month, and dang I'm feelin' handsome >:j
remember everyone, if the image is never leaving a computer/phone screen (ie. being printed onto a piece of paper), the DPI truly literally doesn't mean anything. Free yourself of its shackle
September 26, 2023 at 1:20 AM
remember everyone, if the image is never leaving a computer/phone screen (ie. being printed onto a piece of paper), the DPI truly literally doesn't mean anything. Free yourself of its shackle
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Since I’ve started also drawing digitally, I’m realizing it’s a similar thing to typing versus hand-writing. I feel like working on paper slows to a pace where my mind can actually process what I’m putting down and make certain choices.
September 23, 2023 at 5:48 PM
Since I’ve started also drawing digitally, I’m realizing it’s a similar thing to typing versus hand-writing. I feel like working on paper slows to a pace where my mind can actually process what I’m putting down and make certain choices.
A painting I did last year for Wizards, specifically to envision the 'Smoldering Corpse' tavern from Planescape! I got to do a ton of little vignettes for this one, and I had a great time with all the little stories :>
September 23, 2023 at 2:37 AM
A painting I did last year for Wizards, specifically to envision the 'Smoldering Corpse' tavern from Planescape! I got to do a ton of little vignettes for this one, and I had a great time with all the little stories :>
Reposted by Mike Pape
September 22, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Mike Pape
‘The Hierophant’ painted for the Woven Path tarot.
September 21, 2023 at 7:03 PM
‘The Hierophant’ painted for the Woven Path tarot.
Reposted by Mike Pape
Reposted by Mike Pape
Pretty thrilled that I can check off The Witcher from my list of shows I've wanted to build for ✅
Nothing like a good pair of boots with a dagger holster 👏
(I also did some work on the skates Ciri wears at the beginning of S3! ⛸️ )
Nothing like a good pair of boots with a dagger holster 👏
(I also did some work on the skates Ciri wears at the beginning of S3! ⛸️ )
September 18, 2023 at 12:56 AM
Pretty thrilled that I can check off The Witcher from my list of shows I've wanted to build for ✅
Nothing like a good pair of boots with a dagger holster 👏
(I also did some work on the skates Ciri wears at the beginning of S3! ⛸️ )
Nothing like a good pair of boots with a dagger holster 👏
(I also did some work on the skates Ciri wears at the beginning of S3! ⛸️ )
Repeat illustration client coming back to you for 3rd/4th time? Ask for more money!
1) they're used to you, and knowing what to expect has value
2) inflation exists, your wage needs to go up over time
I've had a few publishers refuse after years ('our rate is our rate'), which is a sign to move on
1) they're used to you, and knowing what to expect has value
2) inflation exists, your wage needs to go up over time
I've had a few publishers refuse after years ('our rate is our rate'), which is a sign to move on
September 10, 2023 at 4:22 PM
Repeat illustration client coming back to you for 3rd/4th time? Ask for more money!
1) they're used to you, and knowing what to expect has value
2) inflation exists, your wage needs to go up over time
I've had a few publishers refuse after years ('our rate is our rate'), which is a sign to move on
1) they're used to you, and knowing what to expect has value
2) inflation exists, your wage needs to go up over time
I've had a few publishers refuse after years ('our rate is our rate'), which is a sign to move on
Reposted by Mike Pape
Hi, I joined
#illustration #art #fantasyart
#illustration #art #fantasyart
September 8, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Hi, I joined
#illustration #art #fantasyart
#illustration #art #fantasyart
my brain reading this after barely having one weekend in the past 6 months: "no but after THIS week it's DEFINITELY gonna slow down for a bit"
September 6, 2023 at 8:40 PM
my brain reading this after barely having one weekend in the past 6 months: "no but after THIS week it's DEFINITELY gonna slow down for a bit"