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Pen and ink—Modesty Blaise commission.

Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rat-a-tat-tat! 💥 Ricochet Rose sends her regards.💋 A comic panel from The Tommy Gun Dolls, my graphic novel set in the shadowy world of 1920s crime. Every page is drawn by hand in pencil, then finished with brush, pen, and ink—just like they used to make ’em. ✍️ #TheTommyGunDolls

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Working on a new Modesty Blaise and her partner Willie Garvin commission. ✍️ 15” × 22” — pencil on illustration board. Circa 1967—British Motors Jensen FF and Willie’s pub in the background. #modestyblaise #pencildrawing #commission #comicstrip #peterodonnell

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Pencil work on Valentine EP 37

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Valentine — Episode 37 is live! You can view the high-res file via @patreon/dancooney Shout out to my #towerrecords corporate graphic designer peeps (those were the days before teaching) and @BakehouseMV on Martha's Vineyard--love that Ring of Fire coffee! (see panel two folks)

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Achievement Unlocked: Full-Time Grade 7 Art Teacher! 🎉🎨 For context, it’s been a 2yr grind as a building substitute and hustling freelance work to make ends meet. Now focus on completing my personal projects and commissions.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Inking a page from the 1920s crime story, the Tommy Gun Dolls Vol II. Signed copies of Vol I available dancooneyart.com

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Slingin’ ink and slugs—RAT-A-TAT-TAT 💥 A page from The Tommy Gun Dolls—my 1920s crime fiction graphic novel. Hand-drawn and inked with a brush, pen, and India ink. ✍️ #TommyGunDolls #GraphicNovel #CrimeFiction #comicart #PenAndInk

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Finished another panel from The Tommy Gun Dolls, my graphic novel set in the shadowy world of 1920s crime. Every page is drawn by hand in pencil and then finished with brush, pen and ink. Screentones applied in Clip Studio Paint. ✍️ #TommyGunDolls #GraphicNovel #PenAndInk #ComicArt #1920s

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The commute in Connecticut today.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Valentine Episode #36: Valentine, Nestor, and Elena leave the wreckage behind and head deeper into the canyon. Tensions run high as Valentine searches for a way out. Read the “Taste for Death” story arc with a free subscription tier, exclusively on Patreon. #patreon #comicstrip #valentinecomic

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John Walsh AKA WalshWork @walshwork.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I’m a writer/artist and here are some of my pages from a recent Graphic Novel. Colors by @purpledraws.bsky.social #WalshWork

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A bit of local history: Sybil Ludington (1761–1839) was just 16 years old when she rode nearly 40 miles through the night—about twice the distance of Paul Revere’s ride—to summon her father’s militia after the British attacked Danbury, Connecticut.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Jean Reno as Léon and Natalie Portman as Mathilda from Léon: The Professional (1994). One of my favorite films and performances, captured in graphite. #LeonTheProfessional #pencilportrait #JeanReno #NataliePortman #draweveryday

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Rocketeer pen and ink—based on the comic book and film, celebrating the 35th anniversary of its release. Inspired by the great Dave Stevens. ✍️🚀

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

One more page to go before I wrap up this scene from Chapter 2, The Man Who Ran, in the second Tommy Gun Dolls graphic novel. Ricochet Rose and the Razor Hill Gang have cornered two Italian mob gunmen who may hold the clues needed to uncover who murdered their friend.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'm running a 48-hour flash sale SAVE 30% on original artwork and signed books. dancooneyart.com/s/shop #originalart #books #graphicnovel #comics #sale

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy New Comic Book Day, readers! Episode—35 of Valentine: Taste for Death is live. Want to read the high-resolution version before anyone else? Subscribe for free and follow along as the mystery unfolds @patreon #ValentineComic #ComicStrip #DrawEveryDay #HandDrawnart #ncbd

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Celebrating the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe (1926–2026). This mixed-media portrait on archival paper pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. Cheers 🥂 #MarilynMonroe #Marilyn100 #PortraitArt #MixedMediaArt #HollywoodLegend

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Rose continues her interrogation of the much-sought-after accountant in Chapter 31, “The Man Who Ran,” from The Tommy Gun Dolls.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Penciled #comics page from Chapter 2, “The Man Who Ran,” from The Tommy Gun Dolls graphic novel. #1920s #crimecomics #creatorowned #thetommygundolls

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The officially licensed Toy Story sketch cards are now available wherever collectibles are sold! Signed original one-of-one cards featuring Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Forky, Rex, Hamm, Lotso, and more—had an absolute blast drawing these for Topps. #ToyStory #Pixar #Topps #SketchCards

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Ratatatat—Ricochet Rose returns! Work in progress from Chapter 2, “The Man Who Ran,” from The Tommy Gun Dolls graphic novel. #draweveryday #1920s #crimecomics #creatorowned #thetommygundolls

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Ricochet Rose returns! Work in progress from Chapter 2, “The Man Who Ran,” from The Tommy Gun Dolls graphic novel. #draweveryday #1920s #crimecomics #creatorowned #thetommygundolls

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Elena calls out for Valentine as the chase spirals out of control—leaving their fate hanging somewhere beyond the desert edge. Thank you all for the continued support, shares, comments, and encouragement—it truly means a lot. Read the series @patreon #ncbd

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Back to the streets of 1928 San Francisco. Trouble waits outside the Redwood Diner in The Tommy Gun Dolls— a 1920s graphic novel crime story. #TommyGunDolls #CrimeComics #NoirComics #IndieComics #ComicArt

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Time-lapse—Inking Valentine Episode 34. The story builds toward its conclusion in Episode 64—read it now @Patreon. #Inking #Timelapse #Webcomics #ValentineComic #ProcessVideo

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I know you are, but what am I. Wilson!! You remind me of the babe. A few relics from the past/present: Elf D&D pewter figure, graphic designer at Tower Records corporate in Sacramento, and an antenna ball from Blockbuster Video. Sophie Thatcher as Natalie from Yellowjackets—hand-drawn art available!

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Back at the board—penciling Episode 34 of Valentine. ✍🏼☕️🎶 Appreciate everyone following along. Read the series www.patreon.com/cw/DanCooney

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StudioSheila 🎨 @studiosheila.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

"Round One" Here's another pencil and ink drawing that I'm posting for #AlienDay ! I drew this one years ago. Muhammad Ali knocking out the alien and he's just doing it with words.

My pencil and ink drawing of Muhammad Ali standing over an alien titled "Round One". The alien, on its back and thrashing around, is a victim to Ali's smack talkin'.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Hard to put into words how excited I am to hit this stage—this one’s been a long time coming. I’m thrilled to share the first seven pages of The Tommy Gun Dolls: Volume 2 with you all as an exclusive sneak peek.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Hard to put into words how excited I am to hit this stage—this one’s been a long time coming. Here’s a sneak peek at the opening page of The Tommy Gun Dolls Volume 2.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Christopher Reeve as the quintessential Superman. The impression Richard Donner’s film had on me—seeing it in the theater with my family—sparked my imagination: that a human being could truly fly, that anything was possible.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Lettering and editing The Tommy Gun Dolls Vol 2, a 1920s crime story graphic novel.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Matt Damon as Odysseus—pencil drawing. 🗡️ Looking forward to Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey. #MattDamon #Odysseus #PencilDrawing #draweveryday #MythologyArt

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Work in progress—inking a page from The Tommy Gun Dolls, Vol. 2, a 1920s crime story. #graphicnovel #indiecomics #comicart #inking #noirart

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Brianna Ashby @briannaduggan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Ve Neill posted this oldie but goodie I did for my pals @fangoria.bsky.social on her insta, so I thought it deserved to be over here too. (The background was done in actual eyeshadow.)

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StudioSheila 🎨 @studiosheila.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Here's another post in my "Gallery 1988 is closing" & "they're having a sale" thread. Get my signed, limited edition print titled "ANIMAL!"! It's 40% off with code "FAREWELL" at checkout - see link in bio! #Animal #TheMuppets #TheMuppetShow #JimHenson #Art

My black, gray, and white, pencil, ink, and a bit of gouache drawing of a very excited Animal from The Muppet Show. He's sitting behind his drum set, with his arms in the air, holding his drumsticks.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Every step forward this country takes, America takes two steps back. Twice, you could’ve elected an intelligent woman with government experience—but no, you chose to vote for an imbecilic, childish thug. Imagine telling your kid(s) you voted for this piece of shit.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Inking progress—The Tommy Gun Dolls. Disturbing news. Liang Tong gets the message. The police make it real. #TheTommyGunDolls #indiecomics #inking #penandink #noir

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StudioSheila 🎨 @studiosheila.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Attention artists! 🎨 Recently, I needed photo references of a particular flower in bloom. I don't use AI for/in my art. I discovered "Unsplash". From their website: "We do not accept content generated by AI, or where AI was involved in it's creation." (I hope it stays that way.) unsplash.com

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Beautiful Free Images & Pictures | Unsplash

Beautiful, free images and photos that you can download and use for any project. Better than any royalty free or stock photos.

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman Blackwing pencils blending sticks, graphite powder and white gouache. ✍🏼🐈‍⬛ #catwoman #michellepfeiffer #sketch #dccomics #batman

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Dan Cooney @dcooneyart.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I’m sure a lot of us are in the same boat. Heating oil costs per gallon since last December in CT. December $2.95 February $4.20 March $4.90 Ouch. We (my kids and I) conserve as best we can with the thermostat, record cold temps in Feb. Hustling to make ends meet. Ugh.

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Josh Crews @joshcrewsreally.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Look at this beauty. Dan does amazing work.

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