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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

After a lengthy amount of time, I completed and posted the last page of 'Woodland Secrets,' the latest Edie Copperpot tale. For those who like introspective, slice-of-life fantasy stories, and cats feature predominantly in this one. You can read it here: www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...

A comic panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. To the right, Edie (a young girl of 11) walks through the city streets with a black cat walking next to her. To her left a trio of kids around her age look after her, baffled by her feline companion. A pair of adults looks on in the background. A caption box in the upper portion of the panel reads, "...that Edie was accompanied by a steadfast companion."

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm assuming it's some algorithmic mistake, but the LeBron James news on the Inquirer's homepage is paired with a photo from a No Kings protest? What do I know...

A screenshot of the homepage of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The headline reads The King of Philly, in reference to LeBron James choosing to sign with the Philadelphia Sixers. The headline is paired with a photo from a No Kings protest, presumably a mistake.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Book sent to the printers. Emotions coursing through my veins...

Nicholas Cage in Con Air, smiling with the breeze blowing through his hair.

A very stressed Matthew McConaughey stressfully smoking a cigarette, I think from True Detective

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I've been making some digital illustrations for a month long celebration of Final Fantasy VI over on Tumblr, which has a surprisingly robust and supportive fandom for the game. Taking the chance to experiment with color and texture in Procreate, finding some joy in these troubled times.

A digital illustration of the character Gogo holding a glowing jewel of magicite. Three Moogles surround them - one on their shoulder, one on the horn of their headdress, and one flying in the air. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI.

A digital illustration of the Esper Ifrit forming a furious fireball in between their hands. In the background, King Edgar Figaro looks on smirking while holding a crossbow. The pair are surrounded by a reddish hue. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI.

A digital illustration of the Esper Ramuh casting a powerful spell, with streaks of lightning emanating from his upraised staff. The wizard Strago Magus is in the foreground with his own staff, the magicite that calls upon Ramuh hovering above his hand. Based on characters from the video game Final Fantasy VI.

A digital illustration of Celes Chere and the scientist Cid by a beach fire on the Solitary Island as the sun sets in the background. The sky is a gradient of gold to red to violet. The bird-like Esper Palidor flies above the island, its silhouette against the setting sun. Based on characters from Final Fantasy VI.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

My fav Doctor and Companion

Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) and Zero (Tony Revolori) from West Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I recently added a slew of new pages to 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'. Things begin to get a bit heavy, and secrets begin to reveal themselves. You can catch up here: www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...

A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. Edie stands up in frustration while the cat Inky looks up at her. Edie says, "Oh, Balrog farts! What am I even doing?!"

A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. A close up of the black cat Inky.

A panel from Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets. Edie turns her head in surprise as she hears a strange sound, "Mrooo...".

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

There is some text written for it, however, a scrap from another world. Am I the author, or merely the transcriber?

Front page a a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': Revelation of the Harbinger Star, Book III, verses 1-17, attributed to Matra Inanna Tetras of the Moon Temple of Luna Diana, priestess of the Dark Moon.

Interior of a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': Together the Three journeyed along the Western Shore, the better to avoid the Fire Eaters and Bone Bandits in the Wasted Lands. So it was that they found the Glow of the Fallen Star in the shadow of The Vanquished Virtues, carried by the ocean waves. Though Shes Rab was wise with his ancient grimoire, and Driftwood fearless with hard grown courage, only Zakia braved the cold waves, to bring comfort to the Lost Star.

Back page of a handwritten script that accompanies the print 'Fallen Star': transcribed on this plan of existence by Mike Sgier, 2025.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

'Fallen Star' - a linocut relief print made earlier this year, an illustration for a story yet to be written.

A linocut relief print depicting a fantasy scene. A young woman approaches ocean waves near a shore to retrieve a small gleaming star. Behind her two figures watch her; a scarred wood spirit holding a tall staff, and a tall tortoise like figure holding a large book. In the background are statues of injured and maimed angels while ominous clouds are overhead.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Page 45 into this comic, and a big shrubby fella has entered the picture. Always enjoy drawing these types of creatures. For the latest 'Edie Copperpot' story. Follow along here: www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...

A work in progress comic panel of Edie Copperpot and a young black cat named Inky staring up at a very large earth elemental covered in foliage. The elemental is vaguely in the form of a cat.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Finally had a chance to add some new pages to 'Edie Copperpot - Woodlands Secrets': www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp.... Hoping to have more time for comic making this summer!

A detail from the comic Edie Copperpot - Woodland Secrets. Edie Copperpot swings a large bag at two boys chasing after her, Daven Grieves and Gatch Gamble. The bag causes the boys to lose their balance and hit each other accidentally.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Peach and Toad...might add color to this at a later date, or make it into a relief block.

A black and white drawing of Princess Peach and Toad from Super Mario gliding by on some koopa shells. Peach wears a crown with mushrooms around it, a loose shirt, billowy pants, and snaps her fingers. Toad waves his arms and wears a vest with baggy pants.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Some process shots of linocut block printing from this past Saturday: hand-rolled gradient > linoblock with ink > print. 1st of 2 layers.

A printer's ink roller sitting in a cradle on a table with glass. On the glass is rolled out ink, in a gradient going from a light to a medium blue.

A carved linoleum block with ink on it. The ink is rolled on in a gradient, going from a light blue to a medium blue. The block is affixed to cardboard with pins taped to the top.

A linocut block print on Masa paper. The print depicts an elf woman holding an oil lamp dish, standing with the tips of her toes on a turtle's shell, which floats in water. The color is a blue gradient going from a light to medium value. The print rests on a glass table.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Surprising no one, my picks are heavy on fantasy and creatures of one sort or another.

General Kael wearing his skull mask from the movie Willow.

The Faun from Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, bathed in a blue-green light.

A close up of the Beast from Jean Cocteau's La Belle et la Bête.

The Green Knight holding up a large ax, from David Lowery's 'The Green Knight'.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

In-progress pencils with a little ink for a relief print design. #wip #fantasyart

A pencil and ink drawing of a young woman walking into ocean waves to retrieve a glowing orb. In the background is a wood sprite holding a staff and an aged turtle wearing a robe and holding a book. This is an in progress design for a linoblock relief print.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A Wolverine sketch to fight off the Sunday scaries, as well as assorted other scaries.

A pen and ink sketch of the X-Men's Wolverine; claws out, running, and mean.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Very cringe for posting this, but...been feeling this 'Andor' quote for well on a year, and especially the past couple weeks. Gonna keep feeling it, I think.

Screenshot from the television show 'Andor.' Andor speaks to Karis Nemik, who says "it's easier to hide behind 40 atrocities than a single incident."

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Pen and ink drawing of the appetite Count Orlok, based on the Eggers version of 'Nosferatu'.

A pen and ink drawing of Count Orlok amid the darkness, based on Bill Skarsgaard's portrayal in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. As far as the mustache goes, you either go with it or you don't.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Work in progress of a 2-color reduction linoblock.

Photograph of a carved linoleum block depicting an elvish woman holding a slim bowl with a flame above it. In her dress is a depiction of the moon with stars swirling around it.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Advertise your account using one (1) Simpsons image.

A screenshot from The Simpsons, where Homer imagines playing foosball with Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Hello Bluesky, this Sunday 12/15 I'll be selling printed goods at West Craft Fest's holiday market at the Rotunda in West Philly. Swing thru! (Poster by Sarah Ryan sarahdrawsthings.com)

A poster for a Philadelphia holiday market. Text reads: West Craft Fest, Handmade Holiday Gifts, shop 60+ local makers at Saturday's Fest...then, a New & Different Lineup on Sunday! The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, December 14 & 15, 10 to 4, Indoors & Outdoors, westcraftfest.com

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Verdigris Oakelm, for @gorangligovic.bsky.social's 𝕾𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝕺𝖗𝖐𝖚𝖘.

The mercenary knight Verdigris Oakelm. He wears a suit of green armor with a helm in the form of a lion-like beast with antlers. His folded hands rest on the end of a standing battle axe.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

A LOT of new followers, so I thought an introduction might be in order. I'm Mike, a cartoonist, illustrator, and printmaker based in Philly. Most of my work is based in fantasy with a dash of fan art. You can find more of my art and comics at: www.msgierillustration.com

A linocut relief print of a nature spirit sitting on a tree in a marsh. The spirit has long branches filled with leaves in their hair. In the background, a heron wades through the water and a hawk flies by. The colors of the print are a gradient of blue and green.

A page from 'Edie Copperpot: The Sea of Stars'. In a dream, young Edie, a girl of 11, enters a tavern. Ghosts pass her by and spook her. We see the foot of a human woman greet her.

An illustration of Iron Leaf Jonah, the Wild Man. While appearing human, he has the face of a lion, and his hair and beard are made of leaves. He runs through a field of grass carrying a gigantic opal stone. With him is his dog, who has a pair of antlers on his head. The sky is yellow with a labyrinthine pattern that leads to a light blue sun.

A linocut relief print of Princess Zelda, based on the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.' Zelda holds the decayed Master Sword, which emanates a red glow.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Krampus cards currently drying on the line.

Linocut relief prints of Krampus drying on a clothesline in a cluttered artist's home studio.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

In addition to my work-in-progress story 'Woodland Secrets', I have a brand new comic now available to read on my website. 'The Sea of Stars' www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...

A young girl named Edie Copperpot walks through a dream, where both the sky and ground appear to be a star-studded night sky. A detail from the comic 'The Sea of Stars'.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

⭐️Quote repost with your art that has stars ⭐️

A comic page where a young girl named Edie Copperpot finds a tavern amid a sea of stars. A strange ribbon of sound floats through the sky from the door of the tavern. The scene is from a dream.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

New pages for 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets' are now live on my website (pages 18-24 to be exact): www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp.... The first half of a flashback sequence, where a moment inspires the past and present to peer at each other, like a curtain lifted...

Young Edie Copperpot peers at the cat Saskia through an old bottle, a detail from the comic 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'.

Young Edie Copperpot looks at the cat Saskia walking by in the city, as Edie's father stands on a ladder to paste up a large poster on a wall. A detail from the comic 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'.

Two girls gossip as Edie watches a game off-panel, a detail from the comic 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'.

The cat Saskia escapes through a window with a kitten in her mouth. An old woman named Dame Okala glares at the cat and holds a dagger, while her grandniece cries in the background. A detail from the comic 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets'.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Baba Yaga's legendary house, another block print for the Halloween season. #Halloween

A linocut relief print of a girl and boy gazing at Baba Yaga's house in an old forest. The house walks on giant chicken legs. An awning over the porch is in the shape of a chicken's beak. The witch stands on the house porch holding a large pestle.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

A linocut relief print of Baba Yaga for the season. #Halloween

A linocut relief print of Baba Yaga flying in a mortar. She holds a pestle and broom. Text below the illustration reads 'Baba Yaga' with symbols for the witch.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Currently finishing up text on a batch of new 'Edie Copperpot - Woodland Secrets' pages. Stay tuned...

A panel from Edie Copperpot - Woodland Secrets, a in-progress fantasy comic. A young girl looks at a black cat walking by while her father stands on a ladder to paste up a poster on a city wall. Graffiti and older posters are on the walls, and a statue of a seahorse stands on a railing in the foreground.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

My new Halloween greeting cards are now available in my Big Cartel shop! These are linocut relief prints with color rolled onto each card, made with a handmade ethos. msgier.bigcartel.com

A linocut relief print Halloween greeting card of a witch on a broomstick with a black cat. A violet color is in the background with a yellow moon.

A linocut relief print Halloween greeting card of the vampire Nosferatu with three bats flying around. A red hue is in the background.

A linocut relief print Halloween greeting card of Frankenstein's monster holding a yellow flower. An orange hue is in the background.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

Currently drying on the printline...'Nosferatoo'.

Small linocut prints of the vampire Nosferatu drying on a clothesline.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Added a few more pages to my in-progress comic 'Edie Copperpot: Woodland Secrets.' Edie arrives at a threshold, but she may not be entirely welcomed where she's going. #comics #fantasy #cats #ediecopperpot www.msgierillustration.com/edie-copperp...

Comics panel of a black cat beneath silhouettes of ivy strands. A caption box above the cat reads "Why was she chosen to witness it?"

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Just some random thoughts on the film, I might have more later. For now, I'll leave you with this shot of our Praetorian and Imperator, riding historic....5/

Praetorian Jack hanging out from a car being driven by Imperator Furiosa, a film still from George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.

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Mike Sgier @msgier.bsky.social · 13/04/2024

Well, I'm here now! Hope to get reacquainted with folks from the other site (you know the one), as well as meet new artists and creatives. I'm Mike, a Philly-based printmaker, comic artist, and illustrator. You can find more of my work at: Website: www.msgierillustration.com Instagram: @msgier

A drawing of Link from The Legend of Zelda receiving a heart from a statue of Hylia. The drawing is black and white while the heart itself is red and gold.

A comic panel of a young girl named Edie Copperpot meeting a black cat. The captions read, "And amid this number, Edie met a familiar face."

A linocut relief print of a cloaked wizard walking up a mountain. In the background is a large mountain in the shape of a skull with one eye like a cyclops, and lava flowing down the mountain from a cave.

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