John Barlow
@johnbarlowart.bsky.social
Illustrator out of Minneapolis! He/Him
Portfolio 👉 johnbarloww.com
Patreon 👉 patreon.com/thefarshore
Portfolio 👉 johnbarloww.com
Patreon 👉 patreon.com/thefarshore
I've been neglecting Bluesky! I completely forgot to post this piece from earlier this summer. It started as a demo for my students (but was definitely just an excuse to illustrate the Jabberwocky). Very inspired by John Bauer for this one :)
September 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I've been neglecting Bluesky! I completely forgot to post this piece from earlier this summer. It started as a demo for my students (but was definitely just an excuse to illustrate the Jabberwocky). Very inspired by John Bauer for this one :)
This was originally a Rapunzel piece, but after finishing A Sorceress Comes to Call by @tkingfisher.com I feel like it almost fits that story better! Both are rather dark fairy tales with a wicked sorceress so I guess I shouldn't be surprised
August 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This was originally a Rapunzel piece, but after finishing A Sorceress Comes to Call by @tkingfisher.com I feel like it almost fits that story better! Both are rather dark fairy tales with a wicked sorceress so I guess I shouldn't be surprised
I'm available for freelance work in the summer and fall 2025! I'm teaching fewer classes than expected so I'm open to whatever work is out there :) I appreciate referrals too!
March 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I'm available for freelance work in the summer and fall 2025! I'm teaching fewer classes than expected so I'm open to whatever work is out there :) I appreciate referrals too!
Reposting old art just to keep the account active!
February 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Reposting old art just to keep the account active!
Requesting feedback from any of my patrons! If you're not a patron the link is in my bio if you're interested in my narrative worldbuilding project :)
February 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Requesting feedback from any of my patrons! If you're not a patron the link is in my bio if you're interested in my narrative worldbuilding project :)
Quote repost with something watery! I want to draw more flooded environments this year
February 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Quote repost with something watery! I want to draw more flooded environments this year
You already know what it is, another pulp romance from savers that has an a+ cover
February 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
You already know what it is, another pulp romance from savers that has an a+ cover
Another day another incredible book cover found at savers
February 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Another day another incredible book cover found at savers
Does anyone know any art directors and if so can we bring back covers in this style? I want nothing more than to make covers like this
February 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Does anyone know any art directors and if so can we bring back covers in this style? I want nothing more than to make covers like this
Do you like maps? I do, but this is my first time making one for a project! I loved putting in lots of little details just for me
January 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Do you like maps? I do, but this is my first time making one for a project! I loved putting in lots of little details just for me
I'm working on being looser and more painterly with my work since drawing the way I have been is proving to be pretty draining. This piece isn't quite finished but I like where it's heading!
January 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm working on being looser and more painterly with my work since drawing the way I have been is proving to be pretty draining. This piece isn't quite finished but I like where it's heading!
Quote Repost with starry art!
December 17, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Quote Repost with starry art!
One day I'll work in a consistent style... One day
#artvsartist
#artvsartist
December 16, 2024 at 7:37 PM
One day I'll work in a consistent style... One day
#artvsartist
#artvsartist
Pretty proud of this considering I haven't drawn a dog in, like, eight years. Also, trying to get that 80's fantasy feels was harder than I thought but the sparkly tiara was a lot of fun. Her name is Margot btw!
December 3, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Pretty proud of this considering I haven't drawn a dog in, like, eight years. Also, trying to get that 80's fantasy feels was harder than I thought but the sparkly tiara was a lot of fun. Her name is Margot btw!
It's hard to see all the juicy texture so I'm going to be posting some closeups (the sword and hands are my favorite part of the whole drawing)
December 1, 2024 at 3:31 AM
It's hard to see all the juicy texture so I'm going to be posting some closeups (the sword and hands are my favorite part of the whole drawing)
Not the best picture, but I demo'd drawing over matte acrylic with colored pencils and decided to do some #arcane fanart! I've always had a soft spot for Viktor
November 27, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Not the best picture, but I demo'd drawing over matte acrylic with colored pencils and decided to do some #arcane fanart! I've always had a soft spot for Viktor
If you see this, post a monster!
November 17, 2024 at 8:24 PM
If you see this, post a monster!
Not much new to share since this semester of teaching has been keeping me busy! But I do have this sketch for a piece I'll get around to finishing eventually--i have no idea how this fits with my current portfolio but it was very fun to draw some weird monsters.
November 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Not much new to share since this semester of teaching has been keeping me busy! But I do have this sketch for a piece I'll get around to finishing eventually--i have no idea how this fits with my current portfolio but it was very fun to draw some weird monsters.
Lost and Found, a piece done for my narrative patreon! Definitely very inspired by Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer, I read it in a weekend this summer and knew I needed to draw something related to it.
October 21, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Lost and Found, a piece done for my narrative patreon! Definitely very inspired by Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer, I read it in a weekend this summer and knew I needed to draw something related to it.
More Shaidar Haran! Good reference makes such a difference. Continuing the work of making him hotter, we're approaching handsome Squidward levels here. Also i have not finished the Wheel of Time books so I have no idea if he even has a weapon oops #art
April 1, 2024 at 8:32 PM
More Shaidar Haran! Good reference makes such a difference. Continuing the work of making him hotter, we're approaching handsome Squidward levels here. Also i have not finished the Wheel of Time books so I have no idea if he even has a weapon oops #art
A commission from a few years ago! At the time this was a super ambitious image for me and I think that kind of got in the way of the execution, but I'm still proud that I managed to fit in all the client asks and make something that felt like my work. I always love drawing anything dnd! #art
March 27, 2024 at 6:48 PM
A commission from a few years ago! At the time this was a super ambitious image for me and I think that kind of got in the way of the execution, but I'm still proud that I managed to fit in all the client asks and make something that felt like my work. I always love drawing anything dnd! #art