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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 11h

Here I am inking away...

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 11h

Inktober, Day 11, "Sting": A sketch that was drawn for a fairy mobile that I created for my retrospective back 2017.🧚

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 1d

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 1d

a man peeking out from behind a door that says i am here on it

ALT: a man peeking out from behind a door that says i am here on it

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yeah! It’s been eons since I read those gems…

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 1d

Anyways, I tried drawing this type of character once, but she was more inspired by the bawdy serving wenches I'd seen at Renaissance Faires. For this updated take, I reference Albrecht Dürer's 1514 engraving, "Peasant Couple Dancing" to create more accurate attire. Those pesky spiders! 🧹

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 1d

Inktober, Day 10 "Sweep": I've often wanted the barmaid, or alewife, to join our adventuring party on a D&D quest. I think having someone who was less skilled in fighting and looting would bring an honest perspective to the quest, not unlike Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings"...

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 2d

If you want to read about my experience illustrating this D&D classic, read on: diterlizzi.com/essay/behind...

Behind The ‘Monstrous Manual’ – Tony DiTerlizzi

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 2d

Inktober, Day 9, "Heavy": This is the heaviest character I could think of. It is a revisit to one of the first color prints I offered way back in 1993 at my first Gen Con Art Show, on the heels of the release of the AD&D "Monstrous Manual". 🎨

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 3d

Aw thanks!🎨

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Eric! I had to ink the PCs first and save him for last. I wanted to savor the experience :)

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 3d

The epic finale to the WondLa animated series airs in November on AppleTV+! 🪐 www.animationmagazine.net/2025/10/appl...

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 3d

I've had the opportunity to illustrate this classic D&D monster for the game a few times and, despite its ferocity, have loved this brute since I first played with the plastic Chinasaur its based on way-back-when. 👉 diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbea...

Owlbears, Rust Monsters and Bulettes, Oh My! – Tony DiTerlizzi

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 3d

Inktober, Day 8, "Reckless": I may have been a little reckless inking such an ambitious image over afternoon tea, but I've wanted to realize this drawing of a D&D Bulette since I first sketched it back in 2006.

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 4d

Nice!!!😸

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 4d

...so I was not happy with this final ink drawing. I thought the ink washes would add a murky eeriness to it, but it comes off less controlled and rushed to me, so here's another go:

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 4d

Inktober Day 7, "Starfish": A revisit to one of my favorite sketches done during the "Drawn to Fantasy" livestreams, held over the 2020 lockdown.⭐️

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 5d

Inktober Day 6, "Pierce": I finally inked a favorite sketch drawn back in 2005!⚔️

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 6d

Agree. I actually think the sketches are stronger than the finish ink…that happens sometimes.

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 6d

Inktober Day 5, "Deer": The Peryton is a creature which first appeared in the "Book of Imaginary Beings", inspired by medieval heraldry. Though they appear as seen, they cast the shadow of a human, their preferred prey. According to D&D, they particularly enjoy dining on the heart of their victim. 🦌

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 7d

Inktober Day 4, "Murky": Out of the murky shadows of a new moon came the wight, its unblinking pale eyes glowing in the foggy gloom like Death itself hunting for souls.💀

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 8d

There he is!

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 8d

Inktober Day 3 "Crown": I have this drawing from 2019 that I was going to redo, but there's a painting on the easel (for a yet-to-be-announced project) that needs finishing so this li'l fella will have to do.👑

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you.🖋️

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Tony DiTerlizzi @diterlizzi.bsky.social · 9d

I've often wanted a Monster Manual that showed creatures in their environment, demonstrating skills that they are known for.

Today, I've resurrected my favorite dwarf adventurer, Husky Thunderbolt (from 2019's Inktober entries), who will soon realize what a clever trapper the Ettercap is.🕸

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