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Mike Sgier
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Printmaker, comic-maker, illustrator. Philly-based.
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I've been making some digital illustrations for a month long celebration of Final Fantasy VI over on Tumblr, which has a surprisingly robust and supportive fandom for the game. Taking the chance to experiment with color and texture in Procreate, finding some joy in these troubled times.
A digital illustration of the character Gogo holding a glowing jewel of magicite. Three Moogles surround them - one on their shoulder, one on the horn of their headdress, and one flying in the air. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI. A digital illustration of the Esper Ifrit forming a furious fireball in between their hands. In the background, King Edgar Figaro looks on smirking while holding a crossbow. The pair are surrounded by a reddish hue. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI. A digital illustration of the Esper Ramuh casting a powerful spell, with streaks of lightning emanating from his upraised staff. The wizard Strago Magus is in the foreground with his own staff, the magicite that calls upon Ramuh hovering above his hand. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI. A digital illustration of Celes Chere and the scientist Cid by a beach fire on the Solitary Island as the sun sets in the background. The sky is a gradient of gold to red to violet. The bird-like Esper Palidor flies above the island, its silhouette against the setting sun. Based on characters from Final Fantasy VI.
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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My fav Doctor and Companion
Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) and Zero (Tony Revolori) from West Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.
August 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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I recently added a slew of new pages to 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'. Things begin to get a bit heavy, and secrets begin to reveal themselves. You can catch up here: www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...
A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. Edie stands up in frustration while the cat Inky looks up at her. Edie says, "Oh, Balrog farts! What am I even doing?!" A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. A close up of the black cat Inky. A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. Edie turns her head in surprise as she hears a strange sound, "Mrooo...".
August 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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There is some text written for it, however, a scrap from another world. Am I the author, or merely the transcriber?
Front page a a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': Revelation of the Harbinger Star, Book III, verses 1-17, attributed to Matra Inanna Tetras of the Moon Temple of Luna Diana, priestess of the Dark Moon. Interior of a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': Together the Three journeyed along the Western Shore, the better to avoid the Fire Eaters and Bone Bandits in the Wasted Lands. So it was that they found the Glow of the Fallen Star in the shadow of The Vanquished Virtues, carried by the ocean waves. Though Shes Rab was wise with his ancient grimoire, and Driftwood fearless with hard grown courage, only Zakia braved the cold waves, to bring comfort to the Lost Star. Back page of a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': transcribed on this plan of existence by Mike Sgier, 2025.
July 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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'Fallen Star' - a linocut relief print made earlier this year, an illustration for a story yet to be written.
A linocut relief print depicting a fantasy scene. A young woman approaches ocean waves near a shore to retrieve a small gleaming star. Behind her two figures watch her; a scarred wood spirit holding a tall staff, and a tall tortoise like figure holding a large book. In the background are statues of injured and maimed angels while ominous clouds are overhead.
July 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Page 45 into this comic, and a big shrubby fella has entered the picture. Always enjoy drawing these types of creatures.

For the latest 'Edie Copperpot' story. Follow along here: www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...
A work in progress comic panel of Edie Copperpot and a young black cat named Inky staring up at a very large earth elemental covered in foliage. The elemental is vaguely in the form of a cat.
July 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Finally had a chance to add some new pages to 'Edie Copperpot - Woodlands Secrets': www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp.... Hoping to have more time for comic making this summer!
A detail from the comic Edie Copperpot - Woodland Secrets. Edie Copperpot swings a large bag at two boys chasing after her, Daven Grieves and Gatch Gamble. The bag causes the boys to lose their balance and hit each other accidentally.
May 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Peach and Toad...might add color to this at a later date, or make it into a relief block.
A black and white drawing of Princess Peach and Toad from Super Mario gliding by on some koopa shells. Peach wears a crown with mushrooms around it, a loose shirt, billowy pants, and snaps her fingers. Toad waves his arms and wears a vest with baggy pants.
May 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Some process shots of linocut block printing from this past Saturday: hand-rolled gradient > linoblock with ink > print. 1st of 2 layers.
A printer's ink roller sitting in a cradle on a table with glass. On the glass is rolled out ink, in a gradient going from a light to a medium blue. A carved linoleum block with ink on it. The ink is rolled on in a gradient, going from a light blue to a medium blue. The block is affixed to cardboard with pins taped to the top. A linocut block print on Masa paper. The print depicts an elf woman holding an oil lamp dish, standing with the tips of her toes on a turtle's shell, which floats in water. The color is a blue gradient going from a light to medium value. The print rests on a glass table.
February 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Surprising no one, my picks are heavy on fantasy and creatures of one sort or another.
General Kael wearing his skull mask from the movie Willow. The Faun from Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, bathed in a blue-green light. A close up of the Beast from Jean Cocteau's La Belle et la Bête. The Green Knight holding up a large ax, from David Lowery's 'The Green Knight'.
February 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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In-progress pencils with a little ink for a relief print design. #wip #fantasyart
A pencil and ink drawing of a young woman walking into ocean waves to retrieve a glowing orb. In the background is a wood sprite holding a staff and an aged turtle wearing a robe and holding a book. This is an in progress design for a linoblock relief print.
February 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Norrin Raddical
A pen and ink drawing of Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer, streaming through the grooves of the power cosmic.
February 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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A Wolverine sketch to fight off the Sunday scaries, as well as assorted other scaries.
A pen and ink sketch of the X-Men's Wolverine; claws out, running, and mean.
February 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Very cringe for posting this, but...been feeling this 'Andor' quote for well on a year, and especially the past couple weeks. Gonna keep feeling it, I think.
Screenshot from the television show 'Andor.' Andor speaks to Karis Nemik, who says "it's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Pen and ink drawing of the appetite Count Orlok, based on the Eggers version of 'Nosferatu'.
A pen and ink drawing of Count Orlok amid the darkness, based on Bill Skarsgaard's portrayal in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. As far as the mustache goes, you either go with it or you don't.
January 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Work in progress of a 2-color reduction linoblock.
Photograph of a carved linoleum block depicting an elvish woman holding a slim bowl with a flame above it. In her dress is a depiction of the moon with stars swirling around it.
January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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RIP David Lynch
David Lynch as Gordon Cole from Twin Peaks: The Return, whistling in front of a photo of the Trinity atomic bomb test.
January 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Advertise your account using one (1) Simpsons image.
A screenshot from The Simpsons, where Homer imagines playing foosball with Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'.
January 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Last drawing of 2024
Drawing of an elf librarian carrying a large tome in his right arm and a batch of rolled up scrolls in his left arm. His long beard is tucked into his belt, and a long pipe swoops down from his mouth. His tall pointed cap slumps back.
January 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Hello Bluesky, this Sunday 12/15 I'll be selling printed goods at West Craft Fest's holiday market at the Rotunda in West Philly. Swing thru! (Poster by Sarah Ryan sarahdrawsthings.com)
A poster for a Philadelphia holiday market. Text reads: West Craft Fest, Handmade Holiday Gifts, shop 60+ local makers at Saturday's Fest...then, a New & Different Lineup on Sunday! The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, December 14 & 15, 10 to 4, Indoors & Outdoors, westcraftfest.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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Verdigris Oakelm, for @gorangligovic.bsky.social's 𝕾𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕺𝖗𝖐𝖚𝖘.
The mercenary knight Verdigris Oakelm. He wears a suit of green armor with a helm in the form of a lion-like beast with antlers. His folded hands rest on the end of a standing battle axe.
December 3, 2024 at 1:17 AM
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A LOT of new followers, so I thought an introduction might be in order. I'm Mike, a cartoonist, illustrator, and printmaker based in Philly. Most of my work is based in fantasy with a dash of fan art. You can find more of my art and comics at: www.msgierillustration.com
A linocut relief print of a nature spirit sitting on a tree in a marsh. The spirit has long branches filled with leaves in their hair. In the background, a heron wades through the water and a hawk flies by. The colors of the print are a gradient of blue and green. A page from 'Edie Copperpot: The Sea of Stars'. In a dream, young Edie, a girl of 11, enters a tavern. Ghosts pass her by and spook her. We see the foot of a human woman greet her. An illustration of Iron Leaf Jonah, the Wild Man. While appearing human, he has the face of a lion, and his hair and beard are made of leaves. He runs through a field of grass carrying a gigantic opal stone. With him is his dog, who has a pair of antlers on his head. The sky is yellow with a labyrinthine pattern that leads to a light blue sun. A linocut relief print of Princess Zelda, based on the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.' Zelda holds the decayed Master Sword, which emanates a red glow.
November 21, 2024 at 1:42 AM
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Krampus cards currently drying on the line.
Linocut relief prints of Krampus drying on a clothesline in a cluttered artist's home studio.
November 19, 2024 at 2:04 AM
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In addition to my work-in-progress story 'Woodland Secrets', I have a brand new comic now available to read on my website. 'The Sea of Stars'
www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...
A young girl named Edie Copperpot walks through a dream, where both the sky and ground appear to be a star-studded night sky. A detail from the comic 'The Sea of Stars'.
November 14, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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⭐️Quote repost with your art that has stars ⭐️
A comic page where a young girl named Edie Copperpot finds a tavern amid a sea of stars. A strange ribbon of sound floats through the sky from the door of the tavern. The scene is from a dream.
November 14, 2024 at 1:16 AM