Ted Naifeh
@tednaifeh.bsky.social
Comic book author/artist. Creator of Courtney Crumrin and much more. Dapper disaster. Trying to be kind and decent. He/him.
I'm currently taking more commissions. Here's my latest. This ink piece with multiple beasties was $400. DM me if you want something like this.
June 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I'm currently taking more commissions. Here's my latest. This ink piece with multiple beasties was $400. DM me if you want something like this.
Still kicking around with Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters in my spare time. Would love to do a graphic novel about them.
#terrypratchett #discworld
#terrypratchett #discworld
June 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Still kicking around with Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters in my spare time. Would love to do a graphic novel about them.
#terrypratchett #discworld
#terrypratchett #discworld
Toying with the idea of a San Francisco-themed sticker set. But I'm planning other backgrounds as well.
May 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Toying with the idea of a San Francisco-themed sticker set. But I'm planning other backgrounds as well.
Princess Ugg. I'm thinking of this for a sticker. But I think it may need a background.
April 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Princess Ugg. I'm thinking of this for a sticker. But I think it may need a background.
Here's the color version of my D&D character commission.
April 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Here's the color version of my D&D character commission.
Working on a commission for a client's D&D character, something need to do more of. It's so much fun. Here's the inks. Will add color later today.
April 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Working on a commission for a client's D&D character, something need to do more of. It's so much fun. Here's the inks. Will add color later today.
More sticker ideas. I'm not sure if the Courtney is too slumped. I just loved her attitude. What do you all think?
April 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
More sticker ideas. I'm not sure if the Courtney is too slumped. I just loved her attitude. What do you all think?
I'm thinking of doing sets of stickers. It's a matter of finding the perfect image that sums up the story, or tells a story in a single image. Working on it.
April 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I'm thinking of doing sets of stickers. It's a matter of finding the perfect image that sums up the story, or tells a story in a single image. Working on it.
Witch For Hire. One day, I'd love to take a crack at volume 2.
March 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Witch For Hire. One day, I'd love to take a crack at volume 2.
Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone. To call her captivating doesn't even touch the layers of emotional complexity, piling heartbreaking ferocity on top of aching fragility. It's truly a tour-de-force performance, that I could never hope to capture with ink and watercolor, but you gotta try.
March 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone. To call her captivating doesn't even touch the layers of emotional complexity, piling heartbreaking ferocity on top of aching fragility. It's truly a tour-de-force performance, that I could never hope to capture with ink and watercolor, but you gotta try.
I remember years ago, the magnificent Charles Vess once mentioned in an interview that he preferred drawing trees to people. At the time, I didn't understand, but now I can't get enough of those lovely, twisty, spooky but beautiful living shapes. This one is definitely made for color.
March 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I remember years ago, the magnificent Charles Vess once mentioned in an interview that he preferred drawing trees to people. At the time, I didn't understand, but now I can't get enough of those lovely, twisty, spooky but beautiful living shapes. This one is definitely made for color.
It's kind of a joke cover, with my little tween goth curmudgeon framed in a classic hero pose like a Frank Frazetta character. But I love that kind of thing, so as with everything I do, no matter how silly, I definitely mean it sincerely. And the colors came out pretty nice.
March 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's kind of a joke cover, with my little tween goth curmudgeon framed in a classic hero pose like a Frank Frazetta character. But I love that kind of thing, so as with everything I do, no matter how silly, I definitely mean it sincerely. And the colors came out pretty nice.
Every time I put paint to paper, I get anxious that I'm going to ruin a perfectly good ink drawing. But I feel this one came together. What do you think?
This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.
This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.
March 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Every time I put paint to paper, I get anxious that I'm going to ruin a perfectly good ink drawing. But I feel this one came together. What do you think?
This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.
This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.
I've never been 100% happy with my covers, especially when they have multiple elements. So this one is practice. It's definitely gonna get the watercolor treatment.
March 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I've never been 100% happy with my covers, especially when they have multiple elements. So this one is practice. It's definitely gonna get the watercolor treatment.
Courtney was originally a black and white book. I'll add color to this soon, but I still like it like this.
March 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Courtney was originally a black and white book. I'll add color to this soon, but I still like it like this.
Here it is. Sorry for the hiccup.
February 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Here it is. Sorry for the hiccup.
Did anyone else notice Phoebe Waller-Bridge rocking Courtney Crumrin's style in Fleabag? No? Just me?
10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.
10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.
February 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Did anyone else notice Phoebe Waller-Bridge rocking Courtney Crumrin's style in Fleabag? No? Just me?
10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.
10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.
Butterworm the goblin. I screwed up the measurements around the border, but he's still pretty cute. This 10"X13" ink and watercolor is $100. DM me if interested.
February 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Butterworm the goblin. I screwed up the measurements around the border, but he's still pretty cute. This 10"X13" ink and watercolor is $100. DM me if interested.
Here's an oldie but goodie. Happy V-day, and may love find you, no matter what weird and wonderful form it takes.
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Here's an oldie but goodie. Happy V-day, and may love find you, no matter what weird and wonderful form it takes.
Once I knew I wanted to create a goth tween icon, I knew I had to give her a contrasting foil. And the idea of an Alastair Crowley-like mystical mentor seemed more unexpected than, say, a witchy aunt.
I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.
I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.
February 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Once I knew I wanted to create a goth tween icon, I knew I had to give her a contrasting foil. And the idea of an Alastair Crowley-like mystical mentor seemed more unexpected than, say, a witchy aunt.
I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.
I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.
Another Nosferatu, kind of a warm-up for the first one. But It definitely has its merits. This one is $250, if anyone is interested. DM me.
February 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Another Nosferatu, kind of a warm-up for the first one. But It definitely has its merits. This one is $250, if anyone is interested. DM me.
I just rewatched Andor, and was even more spellbound, especially by the enigmatic Luthen Rael, played with great relish by Stellan Skarsgård. Here he is in all his mysterious glory. This 10"x13" painting is for sale at $400. if you're interested, DM me here.
#starwarsandor #luthenrael #starwars
#starwarsandor #luthenrael #starwars
February 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I just rewatched Andor, and was even more spellbound, especially by the enigmatic Luthen Rael, played with great relish by Stellan Skarsgård. Here he is in all his mysterious glory. This 10"x13" painting is for sale at $400. if you're interested, DM me here.
#starwarsandor #luthenrael #starwars
#starwarsandor #luthenrael #starwars
Back in the 90s, I illustrated a set of cards for Magic: The Gathering. They never sent me comps, as the company went through upheaval around that time. But I got a set of white-back comps for one card recently. I did these paintings on the backs for a fan. Not ideal watercolor paper, but...
January 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Back in the 90s, I illustrated a set of cards for Magic: The Gathering. They never sent me comps, as the company went through upheaval around that time. But I got a set of white-back comps for one card recently. I did these paintings on the backs for a fan. Not ideal watercolor paper, but...
Here's a little collection of designs for a steampunk/victorian sci-fi story I never got off the ground. I love these designs though.
#steampunk
#steampunk
January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Here's a little collection of designs for a steampunk/victorian sci-fi story I never got off the ground. I love these designs though.
#steampunk
#steampunk