Liv, the main character of Guild Mage by David Niemitz. As a costume designer with a strong interest in historical fashion, I looked to the Renaissance for inspiration. Liv’s outfit is a mashup of 1490s-1560s England and Italy.

Last night’s sketchbook page: I doodled loosely in a regular writing pen, and then gave it a water wash.

I am always happy to see the greening of the trees.

Ismet ibnah Salah, Exarch of Epinoia from the Faerie Knight series by @davidniemitz.bsky.social

What I hope is the final draft of the map for the Guild Mage series by @davidniemitz.bsky.social set for publication in July.

Last night’s sketchbook page while bingeing the new season of Handmaid’s Tale.

Last night’s sketchbook page expressing some emotions I have a hard time finding words for. It’s been a rough couple of weeks.

I inherited this painting from my grandparents. The artist’s signature appears to be Jack, but I can’t read the last name. Is it Caring? I think they bought it in Ogunquit, ME in the 70s or 80s. I contacted few galleries up there, but they seem to be seasonal. Any ideas? #seascapeart #ogunquit

Self portrait?

This appears to be my new art phase.

Cute, but deadly.

Attempting to cope with alcohol (markers).

I made a map for @davidniemitz.bsky.social ‘s Guild Mage series. Check out the story on Royal Road and Patreon.

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Does this look like a roadkill opossum to anyone else?

What is this? Why it’s a deer, of course. An extremely close up view of the inside of its skull, but still a deer. Sometimes it’s better to get lost in the wondrous details and to not worry too much about what it’s “supposed” to be.

Current thoughts

My new celadon green gown debuted at the Twelfth Night Ball at Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. It’s a little plain, but nothing some outrageous trim and maybe a brooch wouldn’t fix.