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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Free to swing by and come and go as you please, so stop in and say hullo while immersing in some awesome art from the community. Here’s a preview of the pieces I have up, and the next slide has all the event details. See you there!

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hey Philly! I’ve got two (2!) pieces up in a group show at the Philadelphia Sketch Club until the end of the month. Super stoked and honored to show work in the gallery again during my favorite month of the year 🎃 The reception is from 1-3pm this Sunday, October 11th.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Picked up reading on the bus—like, actual reading-for-fun reading—so I’ve been cherishing that lately. But I’m still squeaking in a face when I can, promise! Forever and always, a fulfilling challenge and joy to return to the sketchbook. Take care out there, and spread kindness, y’all. ✍️

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merr-itt came from outer space @merrittk.com · 28/05/2026

i don't want it now i don't want it when it looks better i don't want it even though celebs shill for it i don't want it despite the billions spent to push it i don't want to look at it, read it, talk to it, deal with it i just don't want to interface with it in any way, simple as

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Many thanks again to those who continue to inspire and incite speaking out about the wrongs being committed abroad and domestically, to make a change for folks hoping to just live their lives. Take care out there, and spread kindness, y’all ✍️

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

You can find this piece available for purchase on my printshop page (connecting url in my profile), and all proceeds from the sales through that site will be donated to PCRF. You’re also very welcome to find out more at PCRF.NET and donate directly.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This piece was born from an attempt to process and articulate these thoughts, inspired by a displaced people with such a devout resolution at a scale I’ve never had to procure, in the face of atrocities that I’ve never had to and may never have to endure.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I think about the journalists, the medical staff, the food kitchen prep teams, strangers with nothing—running to others in dire circumstance, the folks risking much in taking to the streets and organizing to demand an end to the depravity; The Helpers. Them, and many others.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I’ve been thinking about the hopes and dreams of families and individuals alike, and about the immense strength and fortitude that a people must reach deep down for and hoist up under such insane oppression.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

“Hearts’ Return” I’ve been thinking about the children of Palestine. About the mothers, the fathers, the siblings growing up quick, and the older generations still remaining who’ve had to navigate atrocity after atrocity since before the 2020’s.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

For the curious—the original sketchbook page’s vertical dimension is 8.5”, and this commissioned work’s vertical is a whopping 22”.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Going to say it till I’m blue in the face—to everyone who’s supported and supports my work, whether it’s buying it, or sending an encouraging word, or even just talking about it: I can’t even begin to explain what it means to me. Thank you🙏✍️

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I was so delighted to receive these photos as they prepare to hang it in their home. To have my work hanging in a gallery is undeniably incredible, but to have it displayed so prominently in someone’s private residence brings such a humbling sense of gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Reasons why I try my best to keep high-res documentation of all my traditional work. A client had been asking about my portrait sketches and a commission was born out of that conversation. The framer they worked with and the printer did such a phenomenal job.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It’s not Wednesday, but here’s a smattering of faces on paths crossed while traveling around last weekend. Take care out there, and spread kindness y’all.✍️

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Art, design, and hand-lettering by me. Copy lettered in Unmasked BB and Feast of Flesh BB by Blambot. Anyway. A comic about hobbies, for some levity. Looking towards a *not* grim dark future (of space) within this reality. Take care out there, & spread kindness y’all.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Just when I think I’ve crawled my way out of the pit, I just go right back in. 🫠

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Happy New Year, y’all. See you on the flip. Take care and spread kindness out there✍️ - #nye #peoplewatching #draweveryone #draweveryday #peoplewatchingwednesdays

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

(an encouraging reminder to back up all your files and images as you finish projects so you can find them easily 5+ years down the road 😩). It all takes time, and it’s all apart of the process. Looking forward to standing and carrying on over the stronger foundation I’ve been building.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Faces from 2025. Worked on some fun things this year that I naturally can’t share yet, so there’s not too much to show this time around. It stings, but I’ve been also putting in work on both my mental wellness as well as not-fun-but-still-important tasks that desperately needed tending to…

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

All that to say, we probably won’t get to the end of the sketchbook by the end of the year, but I’ll try to show one or two more before the clock strikes midnight. Take care out there, and spread kindness y’all ✍️ #draweveryone #draweveryday #peoplewatchingwednesdays

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

So, I gave myself a scheduling conflict here: I’ve started to use my commute to work on some other projects I would usually do at home—effectively turning my route into studio time rather than a moment for public sketching.

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brann 💫 (they) @milkyaway.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

If you see me at PAX Unplugged wearing this sign, it’s because I’m gonna be at PAX Unplugged wearing this sign (on Saturday). Say hi!

Postcard design with some of my fantasy and game assets oriented art on it. “I draw games! Backgrounds Characters Props.” Also there’s a QR code it’s totally safe trust me bro

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The sessions have been completed for a minute now but everyone brought such a fervor of storytelling, I’m perpetually awe-struck. Dunno if I’ll chase doing more of these, but it’s been great to do as warmup drawings to revive diminished creative spark. Lettered by me using Unmasked BB by Blambot

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Made a short comic that was inspired by one of maaaaany moments playing DnD with my friends.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Grateful and excited to have been accepted into this year’s Phillustration 16 show at the Philadelphia Sketching Club. The reception’s open to all! This Sunday 10/26 from 1 to 3 pm. Come say hi and check out some awesome art.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I presently don’t have the articulation to correctly express what it feels like to close a chapter on a group-told story with friends. But man, it really scratches an itch for me. Learned some things, healed some things, and came out of this journey feeling inspired and refreshed.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Made some icon vignettes for the characters who took part in this tale, might make more art for the whole thing later on down the road. For now though, I’m gonna put the spreadsheets and near-100 page doc on this adventure down, and go play another friend’s game. 🤘⚔️

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Been feeling like I’ve been wading through wet concrete to do much of anything lately. But I’ve really been missing my sketchbook, so I’m aiming to climb out and get back to it. Also shown here is a preview of a piece (in color!) currently in progress. ↔️ Take care, and be kind out there y’all✍️

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brann 💫 (they) @milkyaway.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Loïc for today's #pixel_dailies . Finally figured out how to do #pixelart in procreate, also finally played ch1 of #soulsov yesterday and hoping I have the time to play ch2 soon 🤞

Pixel Loïc from the visual novel "Soul of Sovereignty" doing a little fire flower magic while holding open his book.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Links for the store and print shop here as well: ko-fi.com/davekopka/shop www.inprnt.com/gallery/draw...

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

It’s bad out here y’all. Keep your joy sacred. Let’s continue to look out for one another.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

There’s still a few fun things at various price points on my online shoppe, and smaller (but not diminished!) prints of Make Sail! and other works are readily available on my print page, BOTH can be found following the 🔗 listed on my account.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Many thanks again to everyone who has and continues to support my work; through purchasing it in any of its forms, helping with proverbial footholds to climb, and via words of encouragement. I can’t overstate how much I take it all to heart, and carry it as it carries me.

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Dave Kopka @drawkop.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Coming up for air to quickly say that the gallery edition of my painting Make Sail! has gone to a loving home!

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Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general. If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.

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