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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I'm currently taking more commissions. Here's my latest. This ink piece with multiple beasties was $400. DM me if you want something like this.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Still kicking around with Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters in my spare time. Would love to do a graphic novel about them. #terrypratchett #discworld

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Toying with the idea of a San Francisco-themed sticker set. But I'm planning other backgrounds as well.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

My friend Dan Brereton took the American pulp style, and made it his own weird, unique thing. He's the most talented writer/artist I have the privilege to call friend. He's currently running a Kickstarter for a new art book to show off the visual half of his amazing talents. bit.ly/nocturnals31

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Dan Brereton’s New Nocturnals Art Book

NOCTURNALS 31 celebrates the “Halloweeniversary” of Dan Brereton’s Monster Noir comic, featuring New Art, Process Galleries & More!

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Princess Ugg. I'm thinking of this for a sticker. But I think it may need a background.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Here's the color version of my D&D character commission.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Working on a commission for a client's D&D character, something need to do more of. It's so much fun. Here's the inks. Will add color later today.

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

This concludes LOWLAND STATION TALES! I've been really happy with the response to this arc, thank you. One last round for our phenomenal coterie of guest artists: @originaljbone.bsky.social, @sandyjarrell.com, @ericafails.bsky.social, @tednaifeh.bsky.social, and @jordangibson.bsky.social!

Flash Gordon panels from J Bone, Sandy Jarrell, Erica Henderson, Ted Naifeh, and Jordan Gibson

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

More sticker ideas. I'm not sure if the Courtney is too slumped. I just loved her attitude. What do you all think?

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I'm thinking of doing sets of stickers. It's a matter of finding the perfect image that sums up the story, or tells a story in a single image. Working on it.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Witch For Hire. One day, I'd love to take a crack at volume 2.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone. To call her captivating doesn't even touch the layers of emotional complexity, piling heartbreaking ferocity on top of aching fragility. It's truly a tour-de-force performance, that I could never hope to capture with ink and watercolor, but you gotta try.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I remember years ago, the magnificent Charles Vess once mentioned in an interview that he preferred drawing trees to people. At the time, I didn't understand, but now I can't get enough of those lovely, twisty, spooky but beautiful living shapes. This one is definitely made for color.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It's kind of a joke cover, with my little tween goth curmudgeon framed in a classic hero pose like a Frank Frazetta character. But I love that kind of thing, so as with everything I do, no matter how silly, I definitely mean it sincerely. And the colors came out pretty nice.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Every time I put paint to paper, I get anxious that I'm going to ruin a perfectly good ink drawing. But I feel this one came together. What do you think? This 12"x16" piece is $400, if you're interested in buying it. Contact me in the DMs.

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

This week's FLASH GORDON recap, going over our last six days with guest artist @tednaifeh.bsky.social Tomorrow kicks off the week with our final guest artist — @jordangibson.bsky.social! comicskingdom.com/flash-gordon...

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Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-03-16 | Comics Kingdom

Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from March 16, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I've never been 100% happy with my covers, especially when they have multiple elements. So this one is practice. It's definitely gonna get the watercolor treatment.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Courtney was originally a black and white book. I'll add color to this soon, but I still like it like this.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The Dreadful Duchess is another character that appeared out of nowhere, first in the background of the first Courtney Crumrin book, and eventually as a major character. This 12"x16" painting didn't quite come out the way I wanted, but it's still quite nice. I'm asking $250. DM me for details.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Did anyone else notice Phoebe Waller-Bridge rocking Courtney Crumrin's style in Fleabag? No? Just me? 10"x13" ink and watercolor. $200, if you're interested.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Butterworm the goblin. I screwed up the measurements around the border, but he's still pretty cute. This 10"X13" ink and watercolor is $100. DM me if interested.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Here's an oldie but goodie. Happy V-day, and may love find you, no matter what weird and wonderful form it takes.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Once I knew I wanted to create a goth tween icon, I knew I had to give her a contrasting foil. And the idea of an Alastair Crowley-like mystical mentor seemed more unexpected than, say, a witchy aunt. I'm selling this 8"x12" ink and watercolor for $150. Please DM me here if you're interested.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Another Nosferatu, kind of a warm-up for the first one. But It definitely has its merits. This one is $250, if anyone is interested. DM me.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I just rewatched Andor, and was even more spellbound, especially by the enigmatic Luthen Rael, played with great relish by Stellan Skarsgård. Here he is in all his mysterious glory. This 10"x13" painting is for sale at $400. if you're interested, DM me here. #starwarsandor #luthenrael #starwars

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Back in the 90s, I illustrated a set of cards for Magic: The Gathering. They never sent me comps, as the company went through upheaval around that time. But I got a set of white-back comps for one card recently. I did these paintings on the backs for a fan. Not ideal watercolor paper, but...

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Here's a little collection of designs for a steampunk/victorian sci-fi story I never got off the ground. I love these designs though. #steampunk

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Here's an older one I'm incredibly proud of. I gotta do more stuff like this. #darkphoenix

Dark Phoenix, wrapped in flames that become a fiery bird of prey.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Does anyone know how to edit posts here? There's a word in the previous post I want to delete.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Here's a brand spanking new painting. I'm thinking of doing a whole run of Courtney with her cat friends. This is a 16"x12" ink and watercolor, much larger than the pieces I posted in December. I'm pricing it at $550, if anyone happens to be interested. Please contact me in the chats.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Gonna try posting a piece of art every day to get the ball rolling here. Some new, some old. Not sure where I'll go from there, but it may get weird. Stay tuned.

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Ted Naifeh @tednaifeh.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My first post on Bluesky. Apparently, everyone is moving over here. I'm not sure if I should start a professional profile or just a personal one here, but for now, I'm gonna post art. Please reach out and say hello if you find me.

#CourtneyCrumrin #courtneycrumrincomics #gothgirlcomics

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