it’s a Little Awesome
@itsalittleawesome.bsky.social
Freelance artist and illustrator making retro-inspired silly and surreal art
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Finished my first page of Inktober drawings, I am working on another project so I try to get these in when I can. All ballpoint pen, no pencil (hence mistakes oof!) #inktober #inktober2025 #artwork #art #inkart #ballpointpenart #sketching #drawing
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Finished my first page of Inktober drawings, I am working on another project so I try to get these in when I can. All ballpoint pen, no pencil (hence mistakes oof!) #inktober #inktober2025 #artwork #art #inkart #ballpointpenart #sketching #drawing
Been a bit behind with sharing all the projects im working on, but was pretty proud of my little #inktober2025 drawing I did. Today’s prompt was “favorite tv show” and I went with Chris from “Everybody Hates Chris” #ballpointpen #ballpointpenart #artwork
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Been a bit behind with sharing all the projects im working on, but was pretty proud of my little #inktober2025 drawing I did. Today’s prompt was “favorite tv show” and I went with Chris from “Everybody Hates Chris” #ballpointpen #ballpointpenart #artwork
My October newsletter dropped! This month I chat about how to find time for art during a busy work week. Also an interview with the Artist of the Month! It’s free to read! open.substack.com/pub/itsalitt... #art #originalart #illustration #arthelp #drawing #sketching
October 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My October newsletter dropped! This month I chat about how to find time for art during a busy work week. Also an interview with the Artist of the Month! It’s free to read! open.substack.com/pub/itsalitt... #art #originalart #illustration #arthelp #drawing #sketching
Made a rough concept sketch for my friends comic Maguro which you can check out on their Kickstarter. I’m a huge fan of mechs and robots so I had to draw some fan art. Not sure how to tackle this traditionally but imma try! Here’s their kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jev... #comics
September 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Made a rough concept sketch for my friends comic Maguro which you can check out on their Kickstarter. I’m a huge fan of mechs and robots so I had to draw some fan art. Not sure how to tackle this traditionally but imma try! Here’s their kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jev... #comics
(Updated date!) I’ll be teaching an intro to Colored Pencils class on 9/20 at 10-12pm at Mr Baker Bakery and Cafe in Rancho Cucamonga (Ca). Supplies provided!
P.S. No shipping on any items you purchase alongside this class, :) use code FreeShipClass during checkout
Only 6 spots open! #art #learnart
P.S. No shipping on any items you purchase alongside this class, :) use code FreeShipClass during checkout
Only 6 spots open! #art #learnart
September 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Started my first full time job recently, feel bamboozled hearing about this magical “9-5” my whole life while I’m doing 8-5. Now instead of working on my comic for an hour every morning, I gotta rush through my breakfast and get in 30 minutes and 30 minutes during my lunch! #firstworldproblems #art
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Started my first full time job recently, feel bamboozled hearing about this magical “9-5” my whole life while I’m doing 8-5. Now instead of working on my comic for an hour every morning, I gotta rush through my breakfast and get in 30 minutes and 30 minutes during my lunch! #firstworldproblems #art
Hey artists! Quote with your purple art!
August 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Hey artists! Quote with your purple art!
Silly doodle I did recently, not very happy with the colors I went with but I think he’s a fun lil dude nonetheless #surreal #art #originalart #monsterart #surrealism #wierd #drawing
August 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Silly doodle I did recently, not very happy with the colors I went with but I think he’s a fun lil dude nonetheless #surreal #art #originalart #monsterart #surrealism #wierd #drawing
I’m on the 2nd draft of my comic Kitcool and Bohner. A big mistake I made was not having character sheets, which led to some really inconsistent characters. So I’m working backwards by going back and “fixing” everyone, better late than never I guess… #comics #art #originalart #originalcomic
August 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I’m on the 2nd draft of my comic Kitcool and Bohner. A big mistake I made was not having character sheets, which led to some really inconsistent characters. So I’m working backwards by going back and “fixing” everyone, better late than never I guess… #comics #art #originalart #originalcomic
If you see this, post a ghost!
August 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If you see this, post a ghost!
Been writing a newsletter for a year now and every month I interviewed an artist as the “Artist of the Month”. Before I get to the next batch of randomly selected local artists, I invited everyone to do a final encore! It’s free to read (link below) open.substack.com/pub/itsalitt...
August 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Been writing a newsletter for a year now and every month I interviewed an artist as the “Artist of the Month”. Before I get to the next batch of randomly selected local artists, I invited everyone to do a final encore! It’s free to read (link below) open.substack.com/pub/itsalitt...
Completed this commission! Customer wanted a previous piece of mine with their pup. I made some improvements in my coloring this time around and I’m pretty pleased with it! #art #originalart #dogart #puppy #cutedog #coloredpencil
July 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Completed this commission! Customer wanted a previous piece of mine with their pup. I made some improvements in my coloring this time around and I’m pretty pleased with it! #art #originalart #dogart #puppy #cutedog #coloredpencil
Working on a commission. I don’t normally draw dogs (except bull terriers) so it’s been a great challenge for me! #art #coloredpencil #originalart #artcommission #puppy #dogart
July 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Working on a commission. I don’t normally draw dogs (except bull terriers) so it’s been a great challenge for me! #art #coloredpencil #originalart #artcommission #puppy #dogart
I’ll be doing a PopUp at A Shop Called Quest, a super rad comic store in Redlands Ca 7/12 from 12-5pm. Check out some comics and come say hi! #cuphead #mugman #ashopcalledquest #redlands #comicshop
July 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I’ll be doing a PopUp at A Shop Called Quest, a super rad comic store in Redlands Ca 7/12 from 12-5pm. Check out some comics and come say hi! #cuphead #mugman #ashopcalledquest #redlands #comicshop
I’ll be teaching Intro to Colored Pencils at Birdcage Comics and Cafe in San Bernardino Ca 7/10 5:30-8 in the Annex. It’s free to come by and learn a lil something! #coloredpencils #sanbernardino #art #artclass
July 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I’ll be teaching Intro to Colored Pencils at Birdcage Comics and Cafe in San Bernardino Ca 7/10 5:30-8 in the Annex. It’s free to come by and learn a lil something! #coloredpencils #sanbernardino #art #artclass
The July newsletter dropped, talking about my recent studies (like the Moebius study I did below) and an interview with the artist of the month! Free to read itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/with-chall... #originalart #artist #moebius
July 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The July newsletter dropped, talking about my recent studies (like the Moebius study I did below) and an interview with the artist of the month! Free to read itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/with-chall... #originalart #artist #moebius
”R-Type” is a love letter to all of my favorite SHMUP games. I love the art and music for many in this genre- just wish I had the patience and determination to beat one without using unlimited continues! Drawn w/ Prismacolor pencils #Shmup #r-type #arcade #surrealism #art #originalart
June 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
”R-Type” is a love letter to all of my favorite SHMUP games. I love the art and music for many in this genre- just wish I had the patience and determination to beat one without using unlimited continues! Drawn w/ Prismacolor pencils #Shmup #r-type #arcade #surrealism #art #originalart
Working on some Mario fan art before digging my heels back into my comic Kitcool and Bohner. This isn’t final Yoshi but couldn’t help but laugh at this rendition. #mario #supermarioworld #yoshi #yoshifanart #fanart #funnyart
June 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Working on some Mario fan art before digging my heels back into my comic Kitcool and Bohner. This isn’t final Yoshi but couldn’t help but laugh at this rendition. #mario #supermarioworld #yoshi #yoshifanart #fanart #funnyart
June Newsletter dropped! Finding inspiration and an interview with the artist of the month. Free to read, check it out >> itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/animorphs?...
(Art: Cataract (No. 351, 1974) by H.R. Giger) #art #originalart #surrealism #artist
(Art: Cataract (No. 351, 1974) by H.R. Giger) #art #originalart #surrealism #artist
June 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
June Newsletter dropped! Finding inspiration and an interview with the artist of the month. Free to read, check it out >> itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/animorphs?...
(Art: Cataract (No. 351, 1974) by H.R. Giger) #art #originalart #surrealism #artist
(Art: Cataract (No. 351, 1974) by H.R. Giger) #art #originalart #surrealism #artist
New stuff is up, take a look! itsalittleawesome.square.site #art #originalart #artist #smallartist #surreal
June 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New stuff is up, take a look! itsalittleawesome.square.site #art #originalart #artist #smallartist #surreal
Been awhile since I’ve worked on this piece. I was procrastinating because I struggle with backgrounds. But been pushing through, I’m nearing the end! #surrealism #dragon #art #coloredpencil #traditionalart #originalart #serpent #snake #monsterart
May 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Been awhile since I’ve worked on this piece. I was procrastinating because I struggle with backgrounds. But been pushing through, I’m nearing the end! #surrealism #dragon #art #coloredpencil #traditionalart #originalart #serpent #snake #monsterart
Doom Wizard is finally up in the shop as a limited giclée print. My work is heavily inspired by videogames. ”Wizard-tiger traversing through the jungle along with his cybernetic spirits, while channeling power through his soul sphere” #originalart #doom #videogames #retrogames #gameart #art
May 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Doom Wizard is finally up in the shop as a limited giclée print. My work is heavily inspired by videogames. ”Wizard-tiger traversing through the jungle along with his cybernetic spirits, while channeling power through his soul sphere” #originalart #doom #videogames #retrogames #gameart #art
May newsletter dropped today! I’ve been a K-12 educator for 10 years so I feel it’s my civic duty to make learning accessible. This month I generally explain what tariffs are and how they impact artists and how we can adapt! itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/no-more-ma... #art #artist #tariffs
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
May newsletter dropped today! I’ve been a K-12 educator for 10 years so I feel it’s my civic duty to make learning accessible. This month I generally explain what tariffs are and how they impact artists and how we can adapt! itsalittleawesome.substack.com/p/no-more-ma... #art #artist #tariffs
Planning on making this lil beetle into a future sticker (WIP) after a coworker picked him up in the break room and just crushed him and threw him in the trash- right next to the door. Her passive aggressive response, “I didn’t know I was supposed to be humane about it”. #bugs #art #beetle #doodle
April 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Making progress, I still have to go back and add a lot more but I wanted to get the base done. #originalart #surreal #surrealism #coloredpencil #art #gameart
April 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Making progress, I still have to go back and add a lot more but I wanted to get the base done. #originalart #surreal #surrealism #coloredpencil #art #gameart