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I pray to the F1 motoring gods that this car arrives on the grid in 2026 looking like this (with sponsors obvs). It’s absolutely stunning. Well done #audi

#F1 #formula1 #AudiF1 #cars

A side view of the new Audi F1 R26 concept. The car that will lead to their first dive into F1 proper in 2026. A silver car cut vertically at the engine line with a gloss black and red paint scheme. The Audi rings stand proud in red on the air intact above the drivers head

November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM

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@lri.bsky.social

Messing with watercolours and inks back in 2020. Another older #Xenomorph piece.

#xenovember #monsters #handmade #creatureart #illustration #darkart #inks #fanart #alien #pencilart #graphiteart #monsters

Waist to head creature study. A Xenomorph coloured in various red and orange tones. His belly shows the twisting turning signs of his guts. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper, coloured with Inks, edited in Photoshop.

November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM

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@lri.bsky.social

Almost done ✏️

#illustration #pencilart #process #wip #graphiteart #Predator #creatureart #monsters #drawing #behindthescenes

A close up of a current ‘Predator’ illustration on the drawing board. Eyes and mandibles in shot. Eyes looking directly at you. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper

November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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@lri.bsky.social

Another golden oldie Xeno. This was originally from 2011 I believe. I re-rendered and edited him a bit over the years. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. Edited (at the time) in Photoshop.

#xenomorph #xenovember #Alien #drawing #illustration #pencilart #handmade #creatureart #monsters #fanart

A Xenomorph screeches into the void, looking up into the air. A bust, head shoulders and part chest illustration. His body is toned and built for quick movement and agility. The ultimate killing machine.

November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

Human artists?!

Use one piece to convince people to follow you.

#starwars #illustration #pencilart #traditionalart #handmade #graphiteart #vader #drawing #fanart #characterart #creatureart ✏️

A piece showing Lord Vader flanked by all his most trusted bounty hunters. Boba Fett, IG88, Bossk, Dengar, Zuckkus and 4LOM. The Millennium Falcon buzzes across the top of them all. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. All drawn individually and then edited together as one.

November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

From back around 2019/2020. A xenomorph with more of a beak and larger jaws. Inspired in part by the ‘Deacon’ from ‘Prometheus’

#xenomorph #pencilart #inks #painting #Xenovember #monsters #creatureart #Alien #handmade #darkart #Sciart

Portrait of a deep, Cobolt blue skinned Xenomorph. He reaches a long limb out across the page, four articulated fingers at its end. His long, pointed skull steps down at the front to a set of large, closed jaws.

2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. Coloured with ink. Edited in Photoshop.

November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

This guy is positively ancient, originally drawn over a decade ago. The way I render has changed since then making for a smoother overall texture. A more grotesque #xenomorph concept.

#xenovember #Alien #conceptart #illustration #monsterart #creaturedesign #handmade #pencilart #graphiteart

A grotesque Xenomorph design. A long, cylindrical skull fronted by a human skulls facial features. Plated, layered bone run along the top. A mouth full of uneven, jagged teeth. 2-4B graphite on paper.

November 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

Masterpiece. 10/10

@realgdt.bsky.social and team have created a true marvel of cinema and storytelling with visuals that are simply jaw dropping. I’ll be sketching the monster for months to come ✏️

#frankenstein

November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

Another oldie for today’s Xenovember. A #Xenomorph portrait study/concept from a few years back. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm A3 paper. Edited then in Photoshop.

#xenovember #creatureart #Handmade #pencilart #monsters #alien #portrait #darkart #graphiteart #pencilart #sciart #conceptart

Alien Xenomorph portrait. Creature concept, side view. Large, elongated jaws that merge into his long, tubular skull.

November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

More #xenomorph lunch break doodles.

#xenovember #pencilart #handmade #monsters #illustration #sciart #creatureart #fanart #darkart #graphiteart ✏️

A portrait of a traditional Xenomorph design. HB pencil on A5 paper

November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

I went to Waterstones and brought my self a little sketchbook to keep in my bag at work. Now I’ve got the tools for more lunch break doodles.

#xenovember #xenomorph #monsters #aliens #creatureart #creaturedesign #illustration #graphiteart #sciart #darkart ✏️

A little A5 sketch in a new sketchbook. Little Xenomorph doodle. HB pencil on paper. Side view of its head and large jaws.

November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

Another oldie. A little colour idea, messing about with a design. ColErase pencil overlaid with Copic pens. Illustrated around 2020.

#Xenovember #handmade #pencilart #creaturedesign #monsters #colourart #scifi #Sciart #darkart #Alien #Xenomorph #pencilart

A bright blue xenomorph looks off into the distance. Flesh coloured tubes run about the sides of his head. A large sky blue beak is lined with serrated edges and a long yellow tongue.

November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

A further look back at some Aliens. An oldie but a favourite of mine from a few years back. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm A3 paper. Edited in Photoshop (I think).

#xenomorph #xenovember #illustration #pencilart #graphiteart #monsters #creatureart #Alien #fanart #handmade #darkart #sciart

Side shot of a large Xenomorph. With a bulbous front skull cap incasing a human skull. A large beak like jaw protrudes from the front, lined with large teeth. His skin is thick and black and covered in all manor of tubes and textural changes.

November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

10hrs with #ArcRaiders this weekend and I’m very impressed. Visually rich and atmospherically strong. Sound designed to an exceptional level. Fun and tense but also very accessible with a strong community of players wanting to enjoy the world presented. Well done #embark.

Me looking out of the derelict dust belt from the top of the Research and Development tower. My rifle and shield on my back. In game screenshot by me. PS5.

November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

#comics

Endeavour #1

Written by Stephanie Phillips
Art by @marclaming.bsky.social
From @dstlry.bsky.social

Intriguing first issue full of mystery. Plenty to think on. Visually it’s incredible, Marc’s best work, hands down. The detail across the issue is amazing. Very good start.

November 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

#comics

Batman #2

Written by Matt Fraction
Art by @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social
From @dc.com

Not since Snyder and Capullo have I been this excited and enthralled by a Batman book. It’s so beautiful to behold and exciting to read. Batman back to what he does best. Love it.

November 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

#comics

Star Trek - The Last Starship #1

Written by @jacksonlanzing.bsky.social and @collinkelly.bsky.social
Art by @adrianbcomics.bsky.social
Cover by @ffrancavilla.bsky.social

Brilliant!. A back to basics Federation in a time of wild unknowns.

@idwpublishing.com @heatherantos.bsky.social

Star Trek - The Last Starship #1, cover by Francesco Francavilla

November 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

#comics

Event Horizon Dark Descent #2

Written by @cjward.bsky.social
Art by @tristansbones.bsky.social
Published by @idwpublishing.com

Hell has broken loose. This full throttle series pulls no punches. It’s atmospheric, powerful and fits into the movie universe really well. A brilliant read.

Event Horizon - Dark Decent #2, cover by Jeffery Alan Love.

November 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

#comics

Transformers #25

Written by @robertkirkman.bsky.social
Art by Dan Mora and Jorge Corona

A new arc begins as the #Autobots and #Decepticons take stock of the battle now past. Faith has been lost, friendships broken. Can #Optimus rebuild once again?
@imagecomics.com @skybound.bsky.social

November 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

All 31 pieces for this years #tolktober together as one. Again, a massive thank you to @rogueprintco.bsky.social for having me onboard.

#illustration #pencilart #handmade #creatureart #monsters #landscapes #fanart #darkart #LordOfTheRings #LOTR #graphiteart ✏️⚔️

Tolktober illustrations 1-9. Hand illustrated in graphite on 110gsm paper, edited in ‘Photopea’

Tolktober illustrations 10-18 Hand illustrated in graphite on 110gsm paper, edited in ‘Photopea’

Tolktober illustrations 19-27 Hand illustrated in graphite on 110gsm paper, edited in ‘Photopea’

Tolktober illustrations 28-31. Hand illustrated in graphite on 110gsm paper, edited in ‘Photopea’

November 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM

Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)

@lri.bsky.social

And finally, #Tolktober Say.31 - Pelennor Fields.

Prompt brought to us by @thistlemoon.bsky.social and Dark Coastal Tales (Instagram). Couldn’t be prouder of everything this community has produced for this years event and volume (pre order via @rogueprintco.bsky.social)

It is done. ⚔️