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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 6h

I don't really watch much superhero TV stuff anymore, but James Spader in that new VisionQuest trailer...yeah. I'll watch Spader in anything.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thinking about offering some paintings for sale. Never sold a painting before, and not sure what the value might be, or if there would even be any interest. Hmm.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm always thrown off when someone comments on a random post I made on social media months or even years ago. Folks, with everything I'm juggling in my head, I'm lucky if I remember what shoes I put on this morning.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lovely day. So far, I've delivered corrections for Umbrella Academy: Plan B #6, and proofs for Minor Threats: The Cleaner #4. Quick break and then figure out priorities for the rest of the day. Listening to a 90s grunge mix.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Started a new abstract today. Prussian Blue with dashes of Cerulean Blue mixed directly on the canvas with a trowel. 20x20”. Gonna let this dry before continuing. No plan.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Lovely day. First up: Lettering the last 12 pages of Umbrella Academy: Plan B, #6. Whew. What a ride. After that, I'll reassess priorities for the day. Listening to Tom Morello's new solo album, Everyone Gets Everything They Want. (Excellent, BTW.)

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Independent Comic Creator Con! Stop by booth F1-01

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Art cart that pairs with my new easel finally arrived!

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow! September 26th, come out to Teamworks in Wariwck RI for Indie Comics Creator Con - my only New England convention appearance. Doors @ 12pm. My table is F1-01 and I'll have copies of The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering with me! ic3.art/show.asp?cid=5

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Update on what I've decided to call, Project Beefcake. Version 1 is the original design idea. Version 2 is a beefier version with narrower counters. Clearly this is not meant for blocks of text--more for titles and such.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lovely day. So far, I've lettered the first half of the final issue of Minor Threats: The Cleaner #4. Gotta jump on some other stuff now. I'm also trying to come up with a good idea for a new Illustrator brush so I can release a new set for you.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is my ONLY New England appearance this year!

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 23/09/2026

Shaolin Cowboy: Staying AI-Live continues this week with issue #3! Details: bit.ly/4hbUzuE In this issue, it's GONG FU VS. THE ROBOTS!!! By Geof Darrow, Ian Herring, and @blambot.bsky.social. With covers from Darrow, Gilbert Hernandez, and @jamesstokoe.bsky.social

Base cover of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live issue #3, illustrated by Geof Darrow

Variant cover of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live issue #3, illustrated by Gilbert Hernandez

Variant cover of Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live issue #3, illustrated by James Stokoe

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pet peeve at comic cons: booths that are blasting music for seemingly no other reason than a misguided attempt at attention-grabbing. Hard pass. Also, the exhibitors around you who have to contend with the noise interfering with communication, probably hate your guts.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Quick portrait of Sarah Cheeks (@sarahsartdream on Insta) - Acrylic on 16"x 16" canvas.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I've been a fan of HBO's Tales from the Crypt since I was WAY too young to be watching when it first aired. The Crypt Keeper puppet is an iconic design. While I appreciate the massive effort to create a new puppet for AMC, the new sculpt (in comparison) isn't working for me. :(

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This Saturday, September 26th, I'll be attending IC3 in Warwick, RI. Stop by booth F1-01 to say hi! I'll have discounted copies of The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering (as long as they last!) ic3.art/show.asp?cid=5

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

My final guitar purchase of 2026: A Fender Custom Shop 1962 “Flamethrower” Stratocaster—lightweight ash body in Aged Cherry Sunburst. AAAA flamed maple neck w/ AAA rosewood fretboard. These are only made for Bizarre Guitars in Nevada.

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Comics Bodega @comicsbodega.com · 17/09/2026

It's Gong Fu vs. The Robots in @darkhorse.com's SHAOLIN COWBOY: Staying A.I.Live #3 by Geof Darrow, Ian Herring, Casbri Studios, Lea Mascareño, Yhiara Gutiérrez & @blambot.bsky.social #NCBD #TheShaolinCowboy #StayingAILive #DarkHorseComics comicsbodega.com/preview-shao...

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It’s Gong Fu vs. The Robots in SHAOLIN COWBOY: Staying A.I. Live #3

Can the Cowboy stop Emil Cola's deadly engines of VENGEANCE????

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

And here's my first test of Chunko Brush! Pretty good. A few small tweaks and I'll be happy.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New Adobe Illustrator brush I'm working on for sound effects. I think I'm calling this one "Chunko Brush". More soon.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Lovely day. Jumping back and forth between projects today and listening to SEVENDUST in the studio. Still SO good. youtu.be/AyodoIKjCkM?...

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Sevendust - "Black" (Live at The Masquerade 12.29.18)

YouTube video by SEVENDUST

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Getting the itch to paint a new custom Mandalorian helmet. Like I need another project right now. Here are some previous paint-ups…

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I think that's good enough for my IC3 convention table graphics. I don't actually expect anyone to read below the top third of either of these. But if they're bored, or waiting for a signature or something, at least there's something to read.

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Geeky Brummie @geekybrummie.com · 16/09/2026

The Big Shakedown #1 looks like pulpy crime-comics catnip, with exactly the sort of swagger a title like that needs. From @darkhorse.com by @hackintimseeley.bsky.social, @blumjordan.bsky.social and @blambot.bsky.social ^KB wp.me/p8WCuG-42O

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

About to start lettering UMBRELLA ACADEMY #6. Listening to Rage Against the Machine in the studio. I also have an idea for a new set of sound effects brushes for Illustrator that I may work on later.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Lovely day. Getting a late start after a zoom meeting with my financial planners. While I don't plan to retire any time soon, I DO plan to retire someday. Gotta have those plans in place, freelancers.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Warning is one of my favorite bands lately. Three sisters from Mexico who kick a lot of ass. youtu.be/xGRH6MvX2Oo?...

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The Warning - Kerosene (Official Video)

YouTube video by TheWarningVEVO

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's important to understand how a project will be viewed. I'm whipping up some table graphics for an upcoming convention. I COULD go all fancy, but I want people to read the most important text from a distance. Punchy. Simple. 11x17" on foam core.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Please send design mojo. My tank seems to be empty today.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Found my Christmas stocking stuffers for this year.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Home Depot never fails to provide some great distressed textures for design projects.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I will be attending IC3 on Saturday, September 26th in Warwick, RI! Stop by booth F1-01 and say hi! I'll have copies of The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering with me. @indiecomicscreatorcon

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I don't have any inside info on MCR5. Even if I did, I wouldn't discuss it. That's my official response. Please stop asking. (I'm not upset. We're all cool.) Thanks.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In my happy place stocking up on art supplies. Blick Providence.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Regular weight of the official Alex Toth font is kerned!

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Taking breaks from kerning the Toth Regular font to mess around with this basic, condensed typeface. Kind of a "brain-cleanser." Built out a Regular version this morning to match the Bold.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My new easel arrived! Take a good look, it’ll never be this clean again.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

FINISHED! "Change for the Bus". Acrylic on 16"x20" canvas.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just had a bobcat wearing a tracking collar walk up to the bay windows in the Blambot studio. Gorgeous animal.

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Nate Piekos of Blambot @blambot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

With simple fonts, once you have the basic building blocks designed, you can use existing letters to make other letters. Here I use an O and an I to make an S...

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