Amanda Neipris
@apncreates.bsky.social
Retro-inspired illustrator based in Portland, OR.
If you see this, post your bird art 🦅
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If you see this, post your bird art 🦅
I’ve cleaned up the Pumpkin Bride, who declares Halloween to be her special day. #halloween #illustration
October 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’ve cleaned up the Pumpkin Bride, who declares Halloween to be her special day. #halloween #illustration
I’m not doing an art challenge this month BUT I have appreciated the results of doing one. Here are some weird Halloween pieces as part of Fright-Fall from a few years ago.
October 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I’m not doing an art challenge this month BUT I have appreciated the results of doing one. Here are some weird Halloween pieces as part of Fright-Fall from a few years ago.
Like I’ve said before, I love drawing a good tree! Here’s a curving, swirling Japanese maple, like the ones in the Portland Japanese Garden.
September 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Like I’ve said before, I love drawing a good tree! Here’s a curving, swirling Japanese maple, like the ones in the Portland Japanese Garden.
I worked in college sports the first 10 years of my comms career but got back into working games last year as the instant replay technician for referees for volleyball and basketball.
It’s been fun getting back into it!
It’s been fun getting back into it!
August 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I worked in college sports the first 10 years of my comms career but got back into working games last year as the instant replay technician for referees for volleyball and basketball.
It’s been fun getting back into it!
It’s been fun getting back into it!
My husband’s a sports photographer, and I’ve gotten back into shooting a couple soccer matches this month.
For soccer goal celebrations, you just gotta be in the right place at the right time. (See me: bottom left corner on ground.)
For soccer goal celebrations, you just gotta be in the right place at the right time. (See me: bottom left corner on ground.)
August 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
My husband’s a sports photographer, and I’ve gotten back into shooting a couple soccer matches this month.
For soccer goal celebrations, you just gotta be in the right place at the right time. (See me: bottom left corner on ground.)
For soccer goal celebrations, you just gotta be in the right place at the right time. (See me: bottom left corner on ground.)
A little sampling of some PNW art I’ve been cooking up the last few weeks.
August 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
A little sampling of some PNW art I’ve been cooking up the last few weeks.
This cover is a light homage to Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover. The North American release of the SNES and the album both came in the back half of 1991.
August 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This cover is a light homage to Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover. The North American release of the SNES and the album both came in the back half of 1991.
Peach season just opened for U-Pick in Portland. Douglas Farm on Sauvie Island did not disappoint.
July 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Peach season just opened for U-Pick in Portland. Douglas Farm on Sauvie Island did not disappoint.
In case you were curious, Mr. World held the distinction of earth’s ONLY talking globe.
July 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In case you were curious, Mr. World held the distinction of earth’s ONLY talking globe.
My mom and I went through her 45s, and I found a delightful mascot character named Mr. World! (The vinyl came with her family’s globe)
July 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My mom and I went through her 45s, and I found a delightful mascot character named Mr. World! (The vinyl came with her family’s globe)
Eyvind Earle is most famous as the Sleeping Beauty concept artist, but he painted otherworldly landscapes for decades after his stint with Disney.
July 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Eyvind Earle is most famous as the Sleeping Beauty concept artist, but he painted otherworldly landscapes for decades after his stint with Disney.
I love drawing a good Eyvind Earle-esque tree. #illustration
July 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I love drawing a good Eyvind Earle-esque tree. #illustration
This sketch had been sitting on my iPad for a while and I finally finished it: cool teal owl with some cool tunes #illustration
July 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
This sketch had been sitting on my iPad for a while and I finally finished it: cool teal owl with some cool tunes #illustration
This character accompanies a dude gym rat I drew last year.
July 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This character accompanies a dude gym rat I drew last year.
I’m working on a new mascot character for my gym, PDX Strength. Meet the newest gym rat.
July 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I’m working on a new mascot character for my gym, PDX Strength. Meet the newest gym rat.
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Amanda, a retro-inspired illustrator interested in picture books, pop culture art & editorial.
Seeking representation!
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Seeking representation!
apncreates.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Amanda, a retro-inspired illustrator interested in picture books, pop culture art & editorial.
Seeking representation!
apncreates.com
Seeking representation!
apncreates.com
New risograph print! I printed this new three-color 11x17 of Western Omelet at Outlet. #portland #risograph
April 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New risograph print! I printed this new three-color 11x17 of Western Omelet at Outlet. #portland #risograph
In DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, there was a place simply known as “Pie Shop.” You had to know it was there; it was a cinder block building behind a house on the highway. Mary Thomas made incredible fried pies, and I was lucky to have visited twice.
April 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
In DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, there was a place simply known as “Pie Shop.” You had to know it was there; it was a cinder block building behind a house on the highway. Mary Thomas made incredible fried pies, and I was lucky to have visited twice.
One of my favorite festive @retronauts.bsky.social covers — Happy Easter from Peppy Hare!
April 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
One of my favorite festive @retronauts.bsky.social covers — Happy Easter from Peppy Hare!
Here’s a little sneak peek at a hummingbird print I’m prepping for the Crafty Wonderland spring fair in PDX. #illustration
March 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Here’s a little sneak peek at a hummingbird print I’m prepping for the Crafty Wonderland spring fair in PDX. #illustration
My first episode cover illustration for Retronauts in a little bit. Enjoy!
March 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My first episode cover illustration for Retronauts in a little bit. Enjoy!
This year marked my return to college sports! I operated the software that helps officials review plays for the University of Portland volleyball and basketball games.
March 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This year marked my return to college sports! I operated the software that helps officials review plays for the University of Portland volleyball and basketball games.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is special to visit during the winter. Another plus of this morning: blue skies in the PNW!
December 29, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is special to visit during the winter. Another plus of this morning: blue skies in the PNW!