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Arthur Campling - Illustrator/Artist
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Whimsical and detailed, my illustrations bring stories to life with a focus on character-driven narratives. Open for commissions.
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Here is my contribution for this months CDC challenge. It is Tuna the Chiweenie dressed up as Dracula.

#Watercolor and #digital.

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#CDChallenge #characterdesignchallenge #watercolor #arches #design #characterdesign #character #tunathechiweenie #digitalpainting
An illustrated character design of a small anthropomorphic bat dressed as Count Dracula. The creature has the head of a bat with large pointed ears, sharp fangs, and a snarling expression. It is wearing a long, flowing black cloak lined with deep purple, buttoned at the chest, and spread dramatically behind it. Underneath, the bat wears a black outfit with golden buttons and black shoes. One arm is raised with a clenched fist, as if in a theatrical gesture, while the other hand holds a double-headed battle axe shaped like bat wings, with a gold handle. The illustration has a whimsical, fantasy style, blending cartoonish exaggeration with gothic details. At the top of the image, the word “#DRACULA” is written in bold black letters. In the bottom right corner, small text reads: “Character Design Challenge for SEPTEMBER 2025, Arthur Camping.” The background is textured in a light beige tone, giving the drawing an aged, parchment-like feel. An illustrated character design of a small anthropomorphic bat dressed as Count Dracula. The creature has the head of a bat with large pointed ears, sharp fangs, and a snarling expression. It is wearing a long, flowing black cloak lined with deep purple, buttoned at the chest, and spread dramatically behind it. Underneath, the bat wears a black outfit with golden buttons and black shoes. One arm is raised with a clenched fist, as if in a theatrical gesture, while the other hand holds a double-headed battle axe shaped like bat wings, with a gold handle. The illustration has a whimsical, fantasy style, blending cartoonish exaggeration with gothic details. At the top of the image, the word “#DRACULA” is written in bold black letters. In the bottom right corner, small text reads: “Character Design Challenge for SEPTEMBER 2025, Arthur Camping.” The background is textured in a light beige tone, giving the drawing an aged, parchment-like feel.
September 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Back at it again! First out, an oil painting on the go. I call this one plain and simply 'Fukkit'.

Canvas board at 45x54 cm.

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August 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Trying to develop some new characters. I really like the attitude of these two heroes and I'm going to try and incorporate them in a larger full illustration. 🎨 I need to design some kind of villain too.. I think it will be a crocodile 🐊

#fantasyart #art #wizard #warrior #watercolor #fantasy
April 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Final painting! I've not really done a full face painting in watercolor before, so it was great to try it out. I'm looking forward to do more fantasy portraits.

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#fantasyart #art #witch #watercolor #fantasy
April 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Sketch and transferred drawing for my next watercolor painting. I'm sad I lost a bit of her chubbiness, she looks more.. not evil, but hard somehow. Anyway, lesson learnt, need to be more precise when I transfer next time.

#art #fantasyart #witch #drawing #watercolor
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Discworld illustration portraying the sometimes reluctant city watch. Who said something about a dragon?

#art #illustration #fantasyart #discworld #terrypratchett
March 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Final iteration (hopefully) of my art piece of Lord Vetinari!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is Lord Vetinaris golden rule when ruling the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork. 🎨

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#discworld #fantasy #fantasyillustration #art
March 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Si non confectus, non reficiat.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is Lord Vetinaris golden rule when ruling the bustling city of Ankh-Morpork. 🎨

#discworld #fantasy #fantasyillustration #art
A digital painting of a stern-looking man seated at a grand wooden desk in a dimly lit study. He has sharp facial features, a receding hairline, and wears a richly textured dark robe. His left hand supports his head, while his right hand holds a quill above parchment. A single candle on a brass holder illuminates the desk, casting a warm glow contrasting with the cool blue-green light filtering through large, arched windows. The desk is cluttered with books, an ink bottle, and a chessboard with scattered pieces. A suit of armor and a sheathed sword decorate the wooden-paneled walls, enhancing the medieval atmosphere.
March 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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My latest illustration called "Gathering of Witches"

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#Illustration #FantasyArt #Witches #Gloomy #digitalpainting #spooky
A digital painting depicts a whimsical, eerie scene of a crooked, towering witch's house deep in a twisted forest under a full moon. The house has multiple levels with slanted, green-shingled roofs, wooden balconies, and warm, glowing windows. Witches can be seen on the balconies and rooftops, some conversing, others watching over the surroundings. A clothesline with witch garments hangs outside. In the foreground, a group of witches gathers around a bonfire, engaged in a lively ritual or storytelling. Black cats roam the scene, climbing on fences, perching on tree branches, and lurking in the shadows. The surrounding forest is filled with gnarled, leafless trees stretching their branches like clawed hands. The painting has a dark, atmospheric color palette with deep greens, blues, and shadows contrasted by the warm glow from the fire and the house’s windows. The brushwork and details evoke a storybook or fantasy illustration style, creating a magical yet spooky mood.
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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When old witch Ursula turns 110, it's mandatory with a bubbling cauldron of mystery stew, spine chilling stories, and late night talking under the moonlight!

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#illustration #art #drawing #pencil #witches #graphite
A detailed pencil drawing of a whimsical, crooked witch house in a spooky forest. The house is tall and leaning, with multiple levels, irregularly shaped roofs, and an assortment of windows, chimneys, and balconies. Witches can be seen engaging in various activities: two sitting on the rooftop, another on a balcony, and a group gathered around a bonfire in the foreground. Twisted, leafless trees surround the house, adorned with hanging lanterns, laundry, and mysterious decorations. The background features a landscape with faintly drawn silhouettes of distant buildings and a large crescent moon in a night sky filled with stars and magical symbols. The atmosphere is eerie yet playful, with intricate details adding to the fantasy theme.
February 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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When lost in the forest, keep your head cool, don't make any rash decisions, and make sure you bring along friends who are better at reading a map then you are.

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#Illustration #FantasyArt #Watercolor #ChildrenBooks #KnightMouse #AnimalIllustration
A watercolor illustration depicts three anthropomorphic animals on a forest adventure. A determined badger, dressed in an orange explorer’s outfit with a large backpack and yellow boots, stands on a mossy rock, intently studying a large, unfolded map. To the right, a raccoon in a brown hat and explorer’s gear leans on its backpack, looking somewhat fatigued. On the lower left, a small pig wearing a similar explorer’s outfit lies on the ground, appearing exhausted. Surrounding them is a dense forest with tall, slender trees covered in green foliage. An owl perches on a branch in the background, and various mushrooms and moss-covered rocks add to the forest’s atmosphere. The illustration is rich in detail, with warm earthy tones and soft, atmospheric lighting.
February 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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"Express Delivery" – Don't worry, ma'am, your strawberries will be delivered just in time for tea!

Had a lot of fun with this illustration and learned a few new tricks for my next one.

#digital
#whimsical
#illustration
A whimsical, storybook-style illustration of a fantastical countryside scene. A steam-powered train with an elephant-like front, driven by a rat in aviator goggles, chugs along a winding track. The train is loaded with oversized food items, including a baguette, strawberries, and a bottle of berry jam. Small anthropomorphic animals, such as a mouse DJing on a pile of limes, an owl perched on a bottle cap, and a farmer bear tending to giant root vegetables, populate the landscape. A cheese-laden delivery van drives under a stone bridge, while a mouse in a basket waves from a nearby house. The background features rolling hills, quaint cottages, and a stork nesting on a chimney. The painting is richly detailed with warm colors, soft textures, and a dreamlike atmosphere.
February 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Be aware of Lord Muzzles and their horse, Shadowmare (especially if you're a Green Giant with a bounty on your head)!

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#Illustration #FantasyArt #Watercolor #ChildrenBooks #KnightMouse #HumorousArt #AnimalIllustration
A watercolor illustration of an armored mouse knight riding a light brown horse with a slightly worried expression. The mouse wears a blue helmet with a red feather plume, a red scarf, and full plate armor. A rolled-up blanket and a green goblin head with its tongue sticking out are strapped to the saddle. The background is light with subtle splashes of paint, giving the image a storybook feel.
February 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Drawing for my next painting. I will probably make a few changes in the painting phase, but I'm pretty happy with it.

I wonder if I should add more things in the background? 🤔 Hot air balloon, pool, tractor, satellite, shop? So many options!

#illustration #art #drawing #pencil #childrensbook
A detailed pencil drawing of an imaginative animal village with a whimsical train traveling through the scene. The train is driven by a long-nosed rodent wearing goggles and a cap, blowing a horn. The train consists of several carts carrying different goods, including a large loaf of bread, vegetables, and a grinder filled with berries. A mouse conductor waves from one of the carts. Below, a bear in farming attire digs up large root vegetables. Nearby, a small cheese delivery truck with mice inside drives along a winding road. In the background, there are cozy houses, trees, and various animals, including an owl in a window and a bird on a chimney. The scene is full of charming details, textures, and expressive characters, giving it a lively and storybook-like atmosphere.
February 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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"Nibbles the Shadowbinder" 20x20 cm on 300g Arches Satine. I wanted something cute but menacing, and this mouse is definitely not up to anything good!
wizard or mage mouse holding a blue glowing orb
February 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Finally done with this piece. And by done I mean I decided to stop working on it, which is such a tough decision to make.

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#digital
#whimsical
#illustration
animals in clothes sitting next to a cozy house, at a fire, waiting for their friends to arrive in a boat.
January 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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"Shelly Hardshell" Watercolor painting I did a while ago. It's 30x30 cm on Arches Satine 300g.

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#watercolor
#characterdesign
#painting
Watercolor pirate tortoise posing with a smoking gun in one hand.
January 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM