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Amalas
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WHEREVER I’M WITH YOU (2027 Putnam Books)
Amalas // Freelance and comic artist
📧amalasdraws@gmail.com
Rep. by Jennifer Azantian

azantianlitagency.com/our-artists/amalas-rosa

Print shop: inprnt.com/gallery/amalasrosa/
Patreon: patreon.com/Amalas
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Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · Oct 11
Hi, I'm Amalas
Illustrator, comic and cover artist.
Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

📧amalasdraws@gmail.com

Portfolio: azantianlitagency.com/our-artists/amalas-rosa
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Instagram.com/amalasrosa

prints: inprnt.com/gallery/amalasrosa

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Comic page with original characters Aran and Tao as teenagers sitting on a rooftop and looking up at the birds in the sky Bookcover for the book ICEBREAKER by A.L Graziadei. Cover design by Liz Dresner, and the cover art, showing the two main protagonist looking at each other as the grab each other at the collars, by me Digital art of original characters Aran and Tao sharing an umbrella on a rainy evening as they wait for the bus Digital art of original characters Aran and Tao as teenagers sitting in front of a basketball court, with the city behind them, as they drink peach soda
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Me: one panel on one page being off isn’t bad
Move on!

Also me half a week later: I HAVE TO GO BACK
amalasrosa.bsky.social Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · 18h
Before vs now

Sometimes you just gotta get back to finished pages because you realized you had an off drawing day and your character looks goofy
Panel in lineart of original character Tao holding up a basketball Same panel and Tao still in the same pose hit his expression and head tilt are different. Now sharper and his expression more teasing
November 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
Before vs now

Sometimes you just gotta get back to finished pages because you realized you had an off drawing day and your character looks goofy
Panel in lineart of original character Tao holding up a basketball Same panel and Tao still in the same pose hit his expression and head tilt are different. Now sharper and his expression more teasing
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Before vs now

Sometimes you just gotta get back to finished pages because you realized you had an off drawing day and your character looks goofy
Panel in lineart of original character Tao holding up a basketball Same panel and Tao still in the same pose hit his expression and head tilt are different. Now sharper and his expression more teasing
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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📢 WEBCOMIC ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢
Very excited to announce Wielder’s Will is coming in June 2026!

Sena and Kei are the champions of their respective rival nations. But as they come to realize they are simply weapons wielded by their countries, can they find something worth fighting for in each other?
Wielder’s Will logo by Winston Gambro. Text over two swords Two characters eyes closed back-to-back, one upright and the other upside down. They are both holding swords. Crests are in the background.
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
I need to learn how to knit, because all of my wool socks have holes
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Wherever I’m With You (Putnam 2027), a co-created graphic novel by Suzanne Samin and me, follows two former best friends from the Bronx: Aran, a Syrian American teen, grappling with his mother’s death,
and Tao, a college basketball star, who have to face life and old feelings once Tao moves back.
Digital art of Aran and Tao as younger teens, sitting at the curb in front of a local basketball court. It’s a warm early summer evening, behind them the sky slowly turns orange and purple and at the basketball court two guys are playing, a subway on high track trails is passing and there’s some nyc buildings and skyline Aran and Tao after the timeskip, now 19/20 years old, older and taller, sitting at an electricity box in front of a basketball court. It’s a warm summer day and the colors are warm with lots of yellow and orange and red Aran and Tao as young adults late at night at a bodega where Aran has his late night shift. Aran sits behind the counter while Tao sits on the counter and they are solving a crossword puzzle together. They are surrounded by bodega items and clutter. The view is a top view looking down in both, like from a security camera. Aran and Tao as young adults at a laundromat late at night. Aran puts some clothes into a dryer, while Tao behind him leans at one of the folding tables and chats with Aran. Both are smiling and are in a casual and good mood. The colors are a bit cooler with some neon lights.
November 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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lafumettista.bsky.social
As you we head into gift-getting season, Black Friday right around the corner, please try to shop small where you can. It literally means the world to small business owners when you do so.

#shopsmall #supporthumanartists
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Thinking about celebrating new years has me in agony. I don’t wanna

But last time I didn’t really celebrate with a bang and this year was exhausting
And the year before new years was a great party and the year was def way better.
So maybe you gotta end the year with a big bang for a new start
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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smallbizcat.bsky.social
Hello! I've mostly got cute froggo merch in my Germany based shop in form of stationary but also socks and other cool usable items 🐸✨️ There's also some cats, sharks and a little fanart 🏳️‍⚧️
Run by my queer and disabled self 😎

www.smallbizcat.de
Photograph of a square risograph print of a frog chilling in a field of blue flowers. The frog is sitting down with his arms holding his legs, he looks very calm with his eyes closed and a smile on his face. The print is rested on a small standee that is standing in a field of grass. Photograph of a hand holding a white sticker in front of a blueish curtain. The sticker shows a cute shark holding a small trans flag with the text above "trans icon!". The sticker has a star glittery holo finish.
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Bluesky turned form one of my most communicative sites to one of the less.
And not sure if I did something wrong, if people are just tired, if I don’t interact enough.
But it’s a lot of posting into the void now
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
For everyone still afraid of how I draw my fences, I can assure you that I spend more time getting folds and those loose fitting pants and shirts in just the right fit than I have ever spent on a fence.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
For everyone still afraid of how I draw my fences, I can assure you that I spend more time getting folds and those loose fitting pants and shirts in just the right fit than I have ever spent on a fence.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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rcolesworthy.bsky.social
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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It's gonna be a banger folks! Follow Amalas to stay in the loop about this book 👀
amalasrosa.bsky.social Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · 4d
Wherever I’m With You (Putnam 2027), a co-created graphic novel by Suzanne Samin and me, follows two former best friends from the Bronx: Aran, a Syrian American teen, grappling with his mother’s death,
and Tao, a college basketball star, who have to face life and old feelings once Tao moves back.
Digital art of Aran and Tao as younger teens, sitting at the curb in front of a local basketball court. It’s a warm early summer evening, behind them the sky slowly turns orange and purple and at the basketball court two guys are playing, a subway on high track trails is passing and there’s some nyc buildings and skyline Aran and Tao after the timeskip, now 19/20 years old, older and taller, sitting at an electricity box in front of a basketball court. It’s a warm summer day and the colors are warm with lots of yellow and orange and red Aran and Tao as young adults late at night at a bodega where Aran has his late night shift. Aran sits behind the counter while Tao sits on the counter and they are solving a crossword puzzle together. They are surrounded by bodega items and clutter. The view is a top view looking down in both, like from a security camera. Aran and Tao as young adults at a laundromat late at night. Aran puts some clothes into a dryer, while Tao behind him leans at one of the folding tables and chats with Aran. Both are smiling and are in a casual and good mood. The colors are a bit cooler with some neon lights.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
Remember this sketch?
I managed to rearrange the page and the hug made it after all!

So now I finally inked it
Clean digital lineart drawing of original characters Aran and Tao hugging tightly for a panel in the graphic novel I’m working on. The boys are aprons 19 years old, and both wear casual sports wear. Basketball shorts, plain loose shirts, and basketball shoes.
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
Drawing my fave boys, cables and even more cables, poles and cables and city scenes
And it’s my job
Isn’t this wild??
Snippet of a graphic novel page from my upcoming graphic novel Wherever I’m With You, showing the main protagonist Aran and Tao from behind as the walk down a street. We only see their upper body in this crop and behind them a big pile with lots of cables and cable chaos and some houses and trees.
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Whenever I talk about the graphic novel I’m working on, this is it
In case you wondered
amalasrosa.bsky.social Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · 4d
Wherever I’m With You (Putnam 2027), a co-created graphic novel by Suzanne Samin and me, follows two former best friends from the Bronx: Aran, a Syrian American teen, grappling with his mother’s death,
and Tao, a college basketball star, who have to face life and old feelings once Tao moves back.
Digital art of Aran and Tao as younger teens, sitting at the curb in front of a local basketball court. It’s a warm early summer evening, behind them the sky slowly turns orange and purple and at the basketball court two guys are playing, a subway on high track trails is passing and there’s some nyc buildings and skyline Aran and Tao after the timeskip, now 19/20 years old, older and taller, sitting at an electricity box in front of a basketball court. It’s a warm summer day and the colors are warm with lots of yellow and orange and red Aran and Tao as young adults late at night at a bodega where Aran has his late night shift. Aran sits behind the counter while Tao sits on the counter and they are solving a crossword puzzle together. They are surrounded by bodega items and clutter. The view is a top view looking down in both, like from a security camera. Aran and Tao as young adults at a laundromat late at night. Aran puts some clothes into a dryer, while Tao behind him leans at one of the folding tables and chats with Aran. Both are smiling and are in a casual and good mood. The colors are a bit cooler with some neon lights.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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davidprecht.bsky.social
Mark your calendars, this is going to be a must get book
amalasrosa.bsky.social Amalas @amalasrosa.bsky.social · 4d
Wherever I’m With You (Putnam 2027), a co-created graphic novel by Suzanne Samin and me, follows two former best friends from the Bronx: Aran, a Syrian American teen, grappling with his mother’s death,
and Tao, a college basketball star, who have to face life and old feelings once Tao moves back.
Digital art of Aran and Tao as younger teens, sitting at the curb in front of a local basketball court. It’s a warm early summer evening, behind them the sky slowly turns orange and purple and at the basketball court two guys are playing, a subway on high track trails is passing and there’s some nyc buildings and skyline Aran and Tao after the timeskip, now 19/20 years old, older and taller, sitting at an electricity box in front of a basketball court. It’s a warm summer day and the colors are warm with lots of yellow and orange and red Aran and Tao as young adults late at night at a bodega where Aran has his late night shift. Aran sits behind the counter while Tao sits on the counter and they are solving a crossword puzzle together. They are surrounded by bodega items and clutter. The view is a top view looking down in both, like from a security camera. Aran and Tao as young adults at a laundromat late at night. Aran puts some clothes into a dryer, while Tao behind him leans at one of the folding tables and chats with Aran. Both are smiling and are in a casual and good mood. The colors are a bit cooler with some neon lights.
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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amalasrosa.bsky.social
I always talk about this graphic novel I’m working on, but do people who follow me even know what I’m talking about??

Well, this is it
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Wherever I’m With You (Putnam 2027), a co-created graphic novel by Suzanne Samin and me, follows two former best friends from the Bronx: Aran, a Syrian American teen, grappling with his mother’s death,
and Tao, a college basketball star, who have to face life and old feelings once Tao moves back.
Digital art of Aran and Tao as younger teens, sitting at the curb in front of a local basketball court. It’s a warm early summer evening, behind them the sky slowly turns orange and purple and at the basketball court two guys are playing, a subway on high track trails is passing and there’s some nyc buildings and skyline Aran and Tao after the timeskip, now 19/20 years old, older and taller, sitting at an electricity box in front of a basketball court. It’s a warm summer day and the colors are warm with lots of yellow and orange and red Aran and Tao as young adults late at night at a bodega where Aran has his late night shift. Aran sits behind the counter while Tao sits on the counter and they are solving a crossword puzzle together. They are surrounded by bodega items and clutter. The view is a top view looking down in both, like from a security camera. Aran and Tao as young adults at a laundromat late at night. Aran puts some clothes into a dryer, while Tao behind him leans at one of the folding tables and chats with Aran. Both are smiling and are in a casual and good mood. The colors are a bit cooler with some neon lights.
November 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Photo of a street at a dark late evening with snow and warm street lights
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
First snow!
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
amalasrosa.bsky.social
Drawing my fave boys, cables and even more cables, poles and cables and city scenes
And it’s my job
Isn’t this wild??
Snippet of a graphic novel page from my upcoming graphic novel Wherever I’m With You, showing the main protagonist Aran and Tao from behind as the walk down a street. We only see their upper body in this crop and behind them a big pile with lots of cables and cable chaos and some houses and trees.
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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littlestpersimmon.bsky.social
Thank you! Hey everyone, am an indigenous trans artist in the global south, in perpetual housing insecurity; also permanently disabled with nerve damage that impacts my movement. Id absolutely love if you guys could like my work, or buy a print or send me a tip 🌼 (comments)
School of fish drawn in a spiral in hues of teal and sea glass green A transmasc sideview portrait in hues of faded green. Golden clouds and stars and fish float over him
September 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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aplante.com
playing with ideas :)

#art #comic
a cartoon drawing of a run-down radio studio in outdated 70s avocado and mustard colours. pip and gunko, two white bunnies, are in the seats by the mics. pip, on a broken chair holding broken headphones to one ear (one earpiece is missing entirely), is trying to talk into the headphone above their head. gunko, operating the board, is draped over the counter looking disgrunted. through the window is gilbert, a fish guy wearing a sweatshirt and toque, and a yet-unnamed tiny brown bird with yellow markings. bird: “should i order new chairs?” gilbert: “nah. no budget. besides, this is funny. great content.”
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM