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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

too busy with client work (which I'm very thankful for!) to post much art, but I've found the energy to work on this Marshcrawla during the evenings #warhammer #paintingwarhammer

Painted miniature of a large troll-like creature crawling through a swamp with a fort full of goblins on its back.

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Mark, a freelance illustrator working in advertising, editorial and publishing. I like to make images with a focus on light and atmosphere. 🔗 www.mark-boardman.com/portfolio 📧 mark@mark-boardman.com

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

reworked an ancient portrait from 2020

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

study 53 I've had some really cool client work lately so I haven't been keeping up with studies. not sure if that's the best way to organise my day but I can only focus on one project at a time. something to train out or just accept? who knows

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

study 51 trying to do something light and sunny and ended up making it pretty dark for contrast. I think I need someone to enforce a strict values limit on me. process in reply

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The troubadour's contract 🪕 The alchemist's curiosity 🌼 The thief's companion 🏹 The devil's conquest 🐲

Digital illustration of four fantasy characters surrounded by fire and smoke

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

studies 49 & 50 not happy with either of these, no idea what I'm doing. time to find a different approach!

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

study 48 - shetland process in reply

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

study 46 process in reply feeling more and more unsure about how much I'm taking reference literally versus how much stylisation comes naturally. think I need to push myself a bit further!

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Mark, a freelance illustrator working in advertising, editorial and publishing. I like to make images with a focus on light and atmosphere. I'm open to new projects this year and I'd particularly like to work on some book covers! 🔗 www.mark-boardman.com

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Mark Boardman @markboardman.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

study 35 process in reply had some fun client work for the past couple of weeks but it feels nice to get back to some relaxing studies

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