Donald Ely
@3ringstudio.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Donald Ely, an award-winning art director, illustrator, graphic designer and muralist. I once did some work for Madonna and Erykah Badu (if you know me, you know that’s a big deal).
I’m also on insta at: instagram.com/3_ring_studio/
I’m also on insta at: instagram.com/3_ring_studio/
Freshwater textures.
August 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Freshwater textures.
Late afternoon toe-dipping.
August 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Late afternoon toe-dipping.
Follow the sound of the moving water—that’s where you’ll find me.
August 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Follow the sound of the moving water—that’s where you’ll find me.
I’m addicted to these long exposure pics.
August 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m addicted to these long exposure pics.
Gloomy day but at least it’s Friday.
August 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Gloomy day but at least it’s Friday.
New old shirt I found while thrifting over the weekend. #mensstyle
July 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New old shirt I found while thrifting over the weekend. #mensstyle
Saw Eddington last night. Didn’t love it but I did manage to snap this bathroom selfie. 🤷🏼♂️
July 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Saw Eddington last night. Didn’t love it but I did manage to snap this bathroom selfie. 🤷🏼♂️
Might be my favorite self portrait I’ve taken this year. 💪🏼
July 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Might be my favorite self portrait I’ve taken this year. 💪🏼
Keepin it casual today.
July 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Keepin it casual today.
Surprisingly beautiful sunset at the end of my work shift over the weekend.
July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Surprisingly beautiful sunset at the end of my work shift over the weekend.
Forgot about this 25 year-old belt I own. Trotted around in it over the weekend. Might wear it a little more regularly. #mensstyle #vintagestyle #denim
July 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Forgot about this 25 year-old belt I own. Trotted around in it over the weekend. Might wear it a little more regularly. #mensstyle #vintagestyle #denim
I’m officially 43 years old. 🎂
June 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m officially 43 years old. 🎂
Turning 43 on Sunday. Feeling olddd.
June 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Turning 43 on Sunday. Feeling olddd.
Chest and arms! For the first time ever, I can see some decent chest definition.
June 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Chest and arms! For the first time ever, I can see some decent chest definition.
Lounging around before a long roadtrip.
June 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Lounging around before a long roadtrip.
Some tinkering with portraiture in the dark. These were lit with only the flame from a lighter.
June 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Some tinkering with portraiture in the dark. These were lit with only the flame from a lighter.
A recent late-night botanical illustration I worked on while relaxing and watching tv. It wasn’t for anything in particular. #illustration #botanicalillustration
May 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A recent late-night botanical illustration I worked on while relaxing and watching tv. It wasn’t for anything in particular. #illustration #botanicalillustration
Tucked in shirt and tight jeans are my favorite combo lately.
May 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Tucked in shirt and tight jeans are my favorite combo lately.
Wearing my first pair of Wranglers.
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Wearing my first pair of Wranglers.
Day two of wearing glasses for the first time: I think my eyes are slowly adjusting. Yesterday made me feel like I had vertigo. “I look up, I look down, I look up, I look do—.”
May 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Day two of wearing glasses for the first time: I think my eyes are slowly adjusting. Yesterday made me feel like I had vertigo. “I look up, I look down, I look up, I look do—.”