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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Brush pen died, but I kinda like it this way. #inktober

An ink drawing of a woman holding a bunch of grapes

fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I'll have some prints and this original, pencil piece at SLICE Vancouver's collective art show this week! Along with awesome art, prints, and other goodies from 20+ local artists. Trust me, it'll look a lot better in real life. ;) #shoplocal #artgallery #artshow #traditionalart #womenartists

A pencil drawing advertising an upcoming art show at SLICE Gallery in Vancouver, BC from 3-8PM on October 18, 2025. The drawing by @fictograph features a hand holding three harpies with mixed woman and crow features.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Heh. Look what I dug up from the archives.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Prints and original artwork all set up at the #worldcon2025 art show! Come have a look. 💖

A display stand of prints by Grace P. Fong on sale at Worldcon 2025 in Seattle.

Panels featuring original artwork by Grace P. Fong on sale at Worldcon 2025 in Seattle.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Artists, quote with your woman art!

A photo of a watercolor painting inspired by a fantasy wild west story.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I, a dumbass: "how about I re-create chromatic aberration, a digital effect, with traditional media?"

A close-up crop of mixed-media painting of a mech suit by artist, Fictograph.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Snorlax is never coming home from the front.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

'As travars." I like having a low-pressure work in progress on my desk that I add little bits to every week.

An ink drawing of Kel Maresh from A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride!! 🌈🌈🌈 qrp with queer art! :D

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

... welp. openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Use only one piece to convince people to follow you! 🌸 #Art #artist #Fantasy #fantasyart #illustration

Ink drawing of Kaz Bekker from the Grishaverse by Leigh Bardugo.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

So... I don't have anything *finished* with monster men, but I do have some recent sketches that may align with the project needs? You'd want to combine these with my full portfolio with finished work here, to get a sense of my capabilities: www.gracepfong.com

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

oc lore train 🌠 explain your OC's lore in the worst way possible boy thief commits identity theft and becomes unwilling host to chaotic bird horror.

Pencil sketch of an original character, a man who can turn into a bird.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thinking back to the Germany trip I took awhile ago.

Pen sketches inspired by the Residenz in Munich, Germany.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Time for a new #PortfolioDay post! I'm Fictograph, award-recognized speculative fiction illustrator and short fiction writer: www.gracepfong.com/short-fiction My work's been on Tor.com, Magic: the Gathering, Shadowrun, or Uncanny, and I also do video game narrative design on CDPR's Orion.

A watercolor illustration of a woman putting her hand in the mouth of a fiery red bear, cover art for Uncanny Magazine and the short fiction story "We Do Not Eat Much Fish".

A digital painting of a princess and her lady knight.

A digital painting of a harpy woman, for Strange Horizon's short story "Tower of Ivory, Tower of Horn."

A watercolor piece featuring two girls, a rifle, and a cow skull. Inspired by a fictional, speculative Wild West.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Have a vampire sketch. Kinda ran out of patience halfway through, tho...

A pencil sketch in a Moleskine journal, featuring a bloody male vampire.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We did a risograph workshop at CopyCat Studios, and I jumped back on my fandom bullshit.

Risograph fan art of Shinji and Kaworu from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Hi! I would love to be added. I am based in Vancouver, BC :3 thank you!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Did a risograph workshop with some buds at CopyCat Studio! Thanks @inkybarracuda.bsky.social for the invite! Also got to peruse their zine collection and check out lots of cool artist merch. So much fun!

Four pink and green risograph prints featuring Laika the space dog, a cow print cat, a fish creature from Phantomarine web comic, and Shinji and Kaworu from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

OH MY GOD HE'S REAL. Here are the coasters I mentioned.

Two plastic coasters shaped like music compact disks, decorated to celebrate songs from the Yakuza franchise: 24 Hours Cinderella for Majima Goro and Bakamitai for Kazama Kiryu.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

When the cat gets her own gaming controller.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Nonie!!! Congrats on 5K! I feel I keep posting this one everywhere, but it's gotta be this one for me, hehe.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

11K! That's HUGE! Congrats! Here's my work! I'm a fantasy artist with a particular interest in dark, raw, and weird stories.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Looking to write your own sci-fi or fantasy? We are halfway through the newsletter class! Check out www.theforeverworkshop.com for my articles on worldbuilding! All subscribers get 2 more FREE lessons. Paid subscribers ($10/mon) get 4 *more* lessons, feedback, and all 8 previous workshops!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Today's newsletter (for paid subscribers) uses short fiction examples to show how broad science fiction, fantasy, and horror can be! Sign up here for four free lessons (paid subscribers get eight): www.theforeverworkshop.com/t/workshop-o... Next free lesson on Mon: Intro to Worldbuilding!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

It's #cybermonday and I have a deal for you! This Dec, I'm teaching Speculative Fiction with The Forever Workshop! www.theforeverworkshop.com Free subscribers get 4 FREE lessons. But just for $10/mon, you will also get 4 MORE lessons, access to community feedback, and all 8 previous workshops!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Ah, thank you Margaw! I love your paintings! ❤️

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Shooting my shot, too! I have been following your projects for a long time. portfolio: www.gracepfong.com

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Check out my latest story in SHADOWRUN: THROUGH THE DECADES, edited by @jenniferbrozek.bsky.social and John Helfers! An exiled samurai returns to his hometown and must reconcile with his estranged younger brother when the pair are caught in a Yakuza deal gone wrong. books2read.com/b/ShadowrunT...

The cover of a short fiction anthology titled "Shadowrun: Through the Decades." Orcs, elves, and mages pose with various advanced technology in a cyberpunk-inspired background.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I stopped slacking on the internet.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It's my OC's birthday, and I'm using this as an excuse to post old art. If I stop slacking on the internet though, I might have something new to share later. 😅

A mixed media fantasy drawing of a winged man and a healer.

A pencil drawing of a fantasy character.

A pencil drawing of a fantasy character, a young man with a knife.

A pencil sketch of a young, male fantasy character. There's not enough interesting stuff in this image to make decent alt text.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Post your most popular art from Twitter! I'm honestly not sure, but I think it was this one.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

QRT with your profile art. watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, rage.

A watercolor painting of a woman sticking her hand into the mouth of a red bear.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Good drawings later require a lotta bad ones now. ❤️ (did some digital costumes sketching today!)

A 7-minute pencil sketch of a costumed figure model, dressed as a Dune-inspired villain.

5-minute pencil sketches of a costumed figure model, dressed as a Dune-inspired villain.

2-minute pencil sketches of a male figure model with a scarf.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

I forgot my pen and had to borrow one from the waiter...😅

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 15/07/2024

I'm thrilled I get to finally show off watercolor art I did for THE DARK BECOMES HER, a new, YA horror by @judyilinauthor.bsky.social! It'll be out this October, so get on them preorders! judyilin.com/thedarkbecom...

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

Tomorrow at 11AM PDT I will be giving an online talk on an introduction to FANTASY WORLDBUILDING with the good folks at the Federation of BC Writers! Sign up for the online summit to access a ton of panels and activities: www.bcwriters.ca/summit

A poster for an upcoming, online writer's conference where author and narrative game designer Grace Fong will be talking about fantasy worldbuilding.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

I had the incredible honor of having my story, "Girl Oil" be translated into Spanish by Maria Albaladejo at @cronocifi.bsky.social ! They are a wonderful crew to work with, and I encourage y'all to support their work. ❤️ aanuk.crononauta.es/la-chica-de-...

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

An odd creature that appeared in my dreams way back when. Honestly, I was probably still working on Phyrexia, haha.

A pencil drawing of an otherworldly, six-armed creature.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Sketches inspired by my trip to Germany and Austria back in 2016... Wow, time flies.

Ink sketches of architecture from Germany and Austria.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Treated myself to an amazing commission from @naomifranq.bsky.social ! ❤️❤️❤️😍 my birdmaaaaaaaannnnnn~~~~ she made him look so cool :0 the action pose!!!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

Sketch of a favorite character. ❤️

A pencil drawing of a young, male, rogue.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

Hi, Richard! I'm a fantasy illustrator who works in watercolor and gouache. I've worked for Uncanny Magazine, Worlds of Possibility, and Strange Horizons. I've got some current work, but I'm open to new work if the deadline is May 1 or later.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

Also, if you're reading for speculative fiction awards, please consider my work that has come out this year! I'm eligible for Short Story and (Fan) Artist categories. "The Toll of the Snake" - apex-magazine.com/short-fictio... "We Do Not Eat Much Fish" - www.uncannymagazine.com/article/we-d...

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

This is a traditional piece in gouache, watercolor, and colored pencil featuring original characters from a short story I wrote (~20min read). You can read it here: www.uncannymagazine.com/article/for-...

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 09/01/2024

I've got some brand new art for y'all this #PortfolioDay ! It's a new year, and I'm a narrative illustrator looking for book cover and character illustration work. ❤️ novels, spec fic mags, ttrpgs, card games, you name it! www.gracepfong.com Detail pics in replies.

Illustration of two women inspired by Western narratives. Accompanies Uncanny Magazine short story, "For Want of Milk."

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