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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 14h

Happy Witchtober! Michelle and I are doing different kinds of witch art all month to get ready for Halloween. Breaking in an unused sketchbook with an ink/watercolor folklore witch. youtu.be/HH1TPb2LUzk #halloween #witchtober #sketchbook

in process image of a folklore witch, penciled and inked in a sketchbook, with watercolor being applied.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week, we fooled around with Michelle's less-expensive starter set of watercolors to see if they'd be a good option for beginners. Why go bankrupt when you're just learning? youtu.be/5kin70h8_mQ

split screen image of two watercolor illustrations. on the left, a closeup of frankenstein's monster, on the right, his bride.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Had a commission to work on, but first I had to take responsibility for my long-neglected watercolor palette. In this week's video, I run everybody through my very thorough cleaning process. youtu.be/qxuZVrRZ-28

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Just Clean Your Dang Watercolor Palette!

YouTube video by Long Lost Friend Studio

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Happy Mary Shelley's Birthday, to all who celebrate. Wow, that year went by quickly. We only worked on five Frankensteins since the last birthday. 🙂 @llfstudio.bsky.social

image of Mary Shelley surrounded by the most recent Frankenstein-inspired projects we worked on in the past year. Top left, Watercolor frankenstein card, Top Right, Watercolor Frankenstein illustration, Bottom Left, Digital Frankenstein sketch, Bottom Center, Foam Frankenstein mask, Bottom right, Clay Frankenstein sculpt

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's the slogan that really sold it for me.

photo of loaf of bread in bag with the slogan "Old Home is Good Bread."

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Need a creepy summer horror story? Michelle and I talk about Dan Simmons' Summer of Night while I draw and ink one of its many monsters. youtu.be/Jxo2t0TZLLg

split image showing the digital pencil stage vs finished traditional inks. Illustration is of a World War 1 doughboy standing in a graveyard, one of the many monsters in the novel Summer of Night

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Fright Night won the Patreon poll. Michelle and I had a rewatch and I tried out some new digital brushes. Video at link. 80s Vampire Horror! Fright Night Digital Sketch youtu.be/cOQpH_WB-l4

Process steps for digital sketch of vampire Amy from Fright Night

Digital sketch of Charley from Fright Night (1985)

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

9 Days: Whipped, Chained and Tortured by a Psychopath (TUBI) was absolutely NOT my cup of tea, and I should've seen that coming with the lack of Oxford comma in the title.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We tried an experiment this week. Spray Foam. Wash-Free Airbrush. Translucent Clay. Werewolf. It's all in the video. youtu.be/6sjNqCN1aGc #monstermonday #werewolf

thumbnail image for a video where we construct a werewolf mask out of spray foam and other elements. image shows the upper half of the mask with the wearer's eyes staring out at the camera.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Welp, @mattnelsonart.bsky.social, we finally watched This Island Earth. Talked about it in this week's video and did a digital doodle. #digitalart #scifi youtu.be/phxleo9kFm8

split screen image of a digital illustration of The Metaluna Mutant, the alien from This Island Earth. Left side of the image is the digital inks, right side is the completed, full-color image.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy 92nd Birthday to my second favorite tantrum-throwing cartoon duck. Digital sketch video in Patreon for all members. #DonaldDuck #digitalart

blue pencil and digital ink process image of Donald Duck smiling mischievously

Finished digital sketch of Donald Duck saying "oh boy oh boy oh boy" and smiling with what looks like malicious intent

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

So many unused sketch journals on my shelf. Gonna try to fix that glitch.

stack of unused sketch journals piled on a table top

a sketch journal opened to the first page, the page has an ink and watercolor illustration of the frankenstein monster

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Happy 94th Birthday, ya' big Goof! Did a quick process video for ALL Patreon members. #digitalsketch #clipstudiopaint

digital sketch of a very exhausted looking Goofy, uttering phrases similar to Garfield's catchphrases about mondays and lasagna.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Tried Derwent Inktense Pencils for the first time to make The Grand High Witch from The Witches (1990). Absolutely love the way these pencils lay down color and blend with each other. youtu.be/P4B88xVuxP8 #watercolor #witch

Close-up detail of drawing a witch nose with a Derwent Inktense water soluble colored pencil.

Close-up detail of painting a witch's boil-covered head with a brush, using Derwent Inktense water soluble colored pencil.

Close-up detail of painting a witch's wrinkly jowel with a brush, using Derwent Inktense water soluble colored pencil.

Final image of the Grand High Witch from the movie The Witches (1990). Done in Derwent Inktense water soluble colored pencils. Image shows the witch looking down at Luke, the boy she turned into a mouse. Beside the drawing there is a tin of Inktense pencils.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Working through my multitool obsession by making yet another monster. This time with the Roxon Titan. Meet King Titankhamun. youtu.be/OF8giuQYzGA

diorama of a mummy, sculpted with clay, wrapped in bandages, standing in a tomb with brass sconces on the walls, torch flames emanating from them, and canopic jars among the debris on the stone floor.

diorama of a mummy's tomb. brass sconces on wall with flames emanating from the top, loose mummy wrappings on the floor, along with sand, stones, and toppled canopic jars.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Did you guys know The Golden Girls solve mysteries now? Dorothy's date is found dead! #goldengirls #books

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Michelle and I rewatched An American Werewolf In London. I needed something to draw, and any excuse to watch that movie again is a good excuse. This week's video: youtu.be/2i1WHeSsCoA

Digital illustration, jagged split screen image of David Kessler, from American Werewolf In London, turning into a fanged beast in his hospital bed. The left side of the image shows half the digital pencil sketch, the right side shows the remainder of the piece completely finished.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Look how much fun volleyball is now. It didn’t seem this much fun in 7th grade gym class.

close up of a pile of rainbow-colored volleyballs

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

How did Michelle and I celebrate 60 years of Star Trek? With another sculpt-off! Captain Kirk vs The Gorn Captain! Piece is in the shop, video's right here: youtu.be/BaOZFxQ-y7g?... #StarTrek #Arena

diorama depicting Captain Kirk fighting the Gorn Captain atop Vasquez Rocks from the Star Trek episode Arena. Captain Kirk is felted wool, The Gorn is sculpted clay.

Close-up, worms-eye view of diorama depicting Captain Kirk fighting the Gorn Captain atop Vasquez Rocks from the Star Trek episode Arena. Captain Kirk is felted wool, The Gorn is sculpted clay.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Fun commission to rework my digital Shin Godzilla from a couple weeks ago in traditional pen and ink. Really enjoying rethinking some of the hatchwork and shadow placement. #godzilla #ink

pen and ink drawing, in process, of Shin Godzilla. His mouth is open wide and he's belching nuclear fire. A dip pen, brush, and ink pot sit atop the paper with the unfinished illustration.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Finally saw Shin Godzilla! Tried out a couple more of those new digital brushes in this week's video. youtu.be/QfiJ8LTLD2k #Godzilla #digitalart

close up digital drawing of Shin Godzilla with text overlay that says "Talking About Shin Godzilla and Trying Some New Digital Brushes."

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

In this week's video, we made a Frank-You card for the therapist who rehabilitated our injured arms. Thanks a lot, doc! youtu.be/-ahRUVOHALo #Frankenstein #ink

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Has anyone seen Dracula: A Love Tale? Wasn't what I was expecting, but we had fun. Tried some new digital brushes out. Review and process video for this sketch up on YouTube. youtu.be/XBpw9WIqEGk #Dracula #digitalart

digital inks for an illustration of Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula

full color illustration of Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula, standing in a mist wearing a top hat and cape, with gargoyle minions flocking him

detail of digital inks for Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula (a closeup of the face in progress)

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Michelle and I had fun staging the Winter Monster Battle in this week's video youtu.be/OXoCr_qdweI

digital illustration of an elfen Jack Frost riding in on the ice floes of a frozen river toward the snowy banks where a menacing six-armed snowman engages him in battle

diorama of an elfen Jack Frost riding in on the ice floes of a frozen river toward the snowy banks where a menacing six-armed snowman engages him in battle. Jack is sculpted in clay, the snowman is felted wool

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Working on this for a video later this month, but here's a process shot in the meantime to help celebrate #Frankenbruary.

Illustration of Frankenstein's Monster standing behind the Bride of Frankenstein with his hand on her shoulder. Image is sliced diagonally into three stages of process: pencils, inks, and wash.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Hey @mattnelsonart.bsky.social , Michelle and I are finally watching Shin Godzilla. Good lord, this monster is unreal.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A very happy "You are not required to come in for jury duty" day to all who celebrate.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Thought I'd relax before bedtime with some episodes of The Repair Shop. Now I'm hiding under the blanket with the lights on. #vintagetoy

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

First sculpt of the new year. Working on working small.

tiny sculpted clay cat held in the palm of a hand

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Just got the prints back from the Olan Mills in Hades! This year we sculpted in clay, wool, foam, and wood...and illustrated in inks, watercolors, colored pencils, and digitally. A pretty good year. Hope next year's even better. Happy New Year! #artvsartist #artvsartist2025

9 grid square showing some of the art projects we completed at Long Lost Friend Studio in 2025. Clockwise from top left: Bride of Frankenstein diorama, Monkey comic page, Thing mask, Great Pumpkin diorama, Krampus comic cover, Tarman wooden sculpture, Super Mario felted diorama, Linus and Sally sculpture. Center square is us.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Some friends got handmade Grinch cards this holiday. Take that, Hallmark and American Greetings. #MerryChristmas

four different Grinch illustrations in various stages of completion: pencils, ink lines, ink wash, and fully watercolored. Images sit on a desktop near a bottle of ink and some dip pens.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a magical night! #christmaseve

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Horror History: Just a scant 93 years ago, Universal Studios released The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff. #monster

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Holiday illustration using the free Affinity app

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

At this festive time of year, let's not forget the alternate timeline where Emmet Otter and Ma went ham on Chuck, that loud mouth bully from River Bottom. youtu.be/2kNQ1a95wKU?... #emmetotter #christmas

Needle felted figures in a small town diorama, Emmet Otter raises his arms in preparation to beat Chuck, the River Bottom bully

Needle felted figures in a small town back alley diorama, Emmet Otter smashes a milk can into Chuck, the River Bottom bully, who lays prone on the sidewalk

Needle felted figures in a small town back alley diorama, Ma Otter kicks Chuck, the River Bottom bully, as he writhes on the sidewalk. Emmet, launching himself from something off-camera, sails through the air with the intent of landing squarely on the helpless Chuck

Needle felted figures in a small town back alley diorama, Ma Otter lifts Chuck, the River Bottom bully, off the ground one last time to perform a piledriver, while Emmet Otter stands aside, arms crossed defiantly, and wearing Chuck's sunglasses in a final act of humiliation.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Ruffles “Party Size” bag aligns perfectly with my “Two People Make A Party” ethos.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Took the new Free Affinity app for a spin. Wanted to see if I could create an entire illustration, start to finish, using just that one app. youtu.be/Yym-7ZMzANc #affinity #illustration

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Representing some of the silent Universal Horror icons this round. #UniversalHorror

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

A bone-chilling Krampusnacht to all who celebrate.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I worked on Quasimodo and The Mummy to add to our Universal mini Dark Universe. Michelle felted Mr. Hyde and the Phantom of the Opera. youtu.be/mkoyqw5mQT4 #HalloweenLeftovers #Universal #monsters

wire armature of a miniature mummy, partially covered in felted white and tan wool

Needle felted Mummy without his hands or bandages

The body of the needle felted mummy, now with hands and wrapped from neck to ankle in yellowed fabric bandages

The four latest Universal Mini Monsters — Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mr. Hyde, and The Mummy — standing inside a miniature gothic courtyard, a low-hanging mist rolls by their feet.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Added a few more villains to that Scooby Doo Rogues Gallery commission we've been working on for a while. youtu.be/23s3kFNjIds #ScoobyDoo #monster

in process photo of Charlie the Robot from Scooby Doo being painted in watercolor and gouache

final portrait of Charlie the Robot from Scooby Doo, framed, and hanging in a diorama of a haunted gallery, festooned with cobwebs, while an action figure of Shaggy looks at the painting.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I felt guilty about eating this little guy, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Godspeed, little grape.

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

One of the monsters we inked this October. The clown from Hell House, LLC. #hellhousellc #clown #inking

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Outer Voice: "I'm taking out the nut allergy risks and the not-as-sweet dark chocolate the kids usually complain about." Inner Voice: "I'm keeping the good ones for myself." #HappyHalloween

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Vince Dorse @vincedorse.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Doing extra inking videos in Patreon for October. Cartoony monsters all month. This week it was the General Mills Cereal Monsters with a Sakura brush pen. #Halloween #monster

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