Shannon Stamey
@wsstamey.bsky.social
Professional freelance traditional artist and illustrator. Golden Age, fantasy, horror, pulp, film.
Human playlist. French fry enthusiast.
Just making pictures and lattes during the Apocalypse.
COMMISSIONS OPEN. No AI.
patreon.com/octoberillustrations
Human playlist. French fry enthusiast.
Just making pictures and lattes during the Apocalypse.
COMMISSIONS OPEN. No AI.
patreon.com/octoberillustrations
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Shannon Stamey
@wsstamey.bsky.social
· Sep 2
Prelim sketch to finished artwork.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
Working on a commission back at my old apartment in Indianapolis.
2019.
2019.
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Working on a commission back at my old apartment in Indianapolis.
2019.
2019.
2020.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 AM
2020.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
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A set of Christmas cards I illustrated in 2014.
Pencil on parchment. 11”x14” each.
I modeled for Krampus and the elf and my friend Curtis modeled for Santa.
All the names on Santa’s list have personal significance. My dad, grandma, sister, exes, other artists that’ve inspired me.
Pencil on parchment. 11”x14” each.
I modeled for Krampus and the elf and my friend Curtis modeled for Santa.
All the names on Santa’s list have personal significance. My dad, grandma, sister, exes, other artists that’ve inspired me.
July 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A set of Christmas cards I illustrated in 2014.
Pencil on parchment. 11”x14” each.
I modeled for Krampus and the elf and my friend Curtis modeled for Santa.
All the names on Santa’s list have personal significance. My dad, grandma, sister, exes, other artists that’ve inspired me.
Pencil on parchment. 11”x14” each.
I modeled for Krampus and the elf and my friend Curtis modeled for Santa.
All the names on Santa’s list have personal significance. My dad, grandma, sister, exes, other artists that’ve inspired me.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
The only two finished illustrations I created for a children’s book I was writing in 2010.
The Nightmare Tree: 2006.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”.
Slithering Shadows: 2010.
Prismacolor pencil and charcoal on toned paper. 9”x12”.
The Nightmare Tree: 2006.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”.
Slithering Shadows: 2010.
Prismacolor pencil and charcoal on toned paper. 9”x12”.
February 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The only two finished illustrations I created for a children’s book I was writing in 2010.
The Nightmare Tree: 2006.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”.
Slithering Shadows: 2010.
Prismacolor pencil and charcoal on toned paper. 9”x12”.
The Nightmare Tree: 2006.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”.
Slithering Shadows: 2010.
Prismacolor pencil and charcoal on toned paper. 9”x12”.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Major Tom.
2019.
Pencil and oil on toned paper.
11”x17”.
With details.
The figure is all pencil. That 1/4 sliver of moon is oil.
2019.
Pencil and oil on toned paper.
11”x17”.
With details.
The figure is all pencil. That 1/4 sliver of moon is oil.
May 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Major Tom.
2019.
Pencil and oil on toned paper.
11”x17”.
With details.
The figure is all pencil. That 1/4 sliver of moon is oil.
2019.
Pencil and oil on toned paper.
11”x17”.
With details.
The figure is all pencil. That 1/4 sliver of moon is oil.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Where the Sleigh Bed Goes. Study.
2008.
Pencil, oil, charcoal and pastel on paper. 18”x24”.
2008.
Pencil, oil, charcoal and pastel on paper. 18”x24”.
July 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Where the Sleigh Bed Goes. Study.
2008.
Pencil, oil, charcoal and pastel on paper. 18”x24”.
2008.
Pencil, oil, charcoal and pastel on paper. 18”x24”.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Slithering Shadows. From “The Nightmare Tree”.
2010.
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
9”x12”.
Everything except the shadows on the wall is Prismacolor pencil.
2010.
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
9”x12”.
Everything except the shadows on the wall is Prismacolor pencil.
July 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Slithering Shadows. From “The Nightmare Tree”.
2010.
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
9”x12”.
Everything except the shadows on the wall is Prismacolor pencil.
2010.
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
9”x12”.
Everything except the shadows on the wall is Prismacolor pencil.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
“…The tree slowly arched forward.
Crackling and creaking.
And spiders spilled from his mouth
As he began speaking…”
The Nightmare Tree. 2005.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”. With details.
Crackling and creaking.
And spiders spilled from his mouth
As he began speaking…”
The Nightmare Tree. 2005.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”. With details.
July 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“…The tree slowly arched forward.
Crackling and creaking.
And spiders spilled from his mouth
As he began speaking…”
The Nightmare Tree. 2005.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”. With details.
Crackling and creaking.
And spiders spilled from his mouth
As he began speaking…”
The Nightmare Tree. 2005.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper. 16”x20”. With details.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Finished illustration and details.
Pencil and oil on paper.
My only issue with this is that I should’ve done this piece on gray paper.
Pencil and oil on paper.
My only issue with this is that I should’ve done this piece on gray paper.
May 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Finished illustration and details.
Pencil and oil on paper.
My only issue with this is that I should’ve done this piece on gray paper.
Pencil and oil on paper.
My only issue with this is that I should’ve done this piece on gray paper.
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2022. Working on a Baron Blood poster commission.
This was part of a set with a Lisa and the Devil poster as well.
Some of the most fun and memorable work I’ve gotten to do. What an awesome way to spend a summer.
This was part of a set with a Lisa and the Devil poster as well.
Some of the most fun and memorable work I’ve gotten to do. What an awesome way to spend a summer.
May 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
2022. Working on a Baron Blood poster commission.
This was part of a set with a Lisa and the Devil poster as well.
Some of the most fun and memorable work I’ve gotten to do. What an awesome way to spend a summer.
This was part of a set with a Lisa and the Devil poster as well.
Some of the most fun and memorable work I’ve gotten to do. What an awesome way to spend a summer.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Will finish this tomorrow
11x17 pen and paper #wip
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
11x17 pen and paper #wip
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Will finish this tomorrow
11x17 pen and paper #wip
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
11x17 pen and paper #wip
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Stars.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Stars.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
Lisa and the Devil.
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Lisa and the Devil.
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Prelim sketch to finished artwork.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
September 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Prelim sketch to finished artwork.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
Oil on canvas. 25”x36”.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Doing some sketchbook doodling and had to try to freehand the Frieren thing 😂
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Doing some sketchbook doodling and had to try to freehand the Frieren thing 😂
Fuck this week in the face.
November 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Fuck this week in the face.
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Private commission.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Private commission.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Krampus.
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Krampus.
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
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#portfolioday
All traditional works from 2007-2025
Pencil, oil, pastel, charcoal and watercolor on paper, canvas and wood.
All traditional works from 2007-2025
Pencil, oil, pastel, charcoal and watercolor on paper, canvas and wood.
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#portfolioday
All traditional works from 2007-2025
Pencil, oil, pastel, charcoal and watercolor on paper, canvas and wood.
All traditional works from 2007-2025
Pencil, oil, pastel, charcoal and watercolor on paper, canvas and wood.
Gentleman Wolf.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Gentleman Wolf.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
HOLIDAY SALE.
Discounted originals available.
(Jasper and Gertie will only be sold as a set)
DM for inquiries.
Discounted originals available.
(Jasper and Gertie will only be sold as a set)
DM for inquiries.
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
HOLIDAY SALE.
Discounted originals available.
(Jasper and Gertie will only be sold as a set)
DM for inquiries.
Discounted originals available.
(Jasper and Gertie will only be sold as a set)
DM for inquiries.
Hastur study.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Hastur study.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
Reposted by Shannon Stamey
Australians... You're awake right now, right? If you want a physical copy of my book you are allowed :D there's a secret tier and I can send it to you!
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Australians... You're awake right now, right? If you want a physical copy of my book you are allowed :D there's a secret tier and I can send it to you!
Brooklyn
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Brooklyn
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange