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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist

@johnboy56.bsky.social

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I'm an illustrator/artist based in Pittsburgh. You can see my work at http://www.johnhinderliter.com When not drawing and painting, I'm outside riding one of my bikes. My pronouns are FUBAR and SNAFU.

www.johnhinderliter.com

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 15h

I heard it's Sunday, so here's a Carolina Wren for you.
#painting #oilpainting #illustration #birding

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 1d

They were painted fairly close together about 12 years ago. I go thru phases and paint the same subject repeatedly. Last year I went thru a sneaker period.

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, you're very kind. 45 years as an illustrator will do that to you.

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, this was a little 5x7" oil painting when I was still learning how to handle oil paints.

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 1d

#inktober2025 "sweep".
#illustration #drawing #penandink #harrypotter

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, you're very kind.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 2d

Brrr, first frost of the season, so here's a winter trolley. You're welcome.
#painting #oilpainting #pittsburgh #winter #illustration

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 3d

Doesn't even have Murderbot in it, but still kinda fun.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 3d

Did someone say Spooky Season?
Amuck amuck amuck!
#illustration #halloween #hocuspocus

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 5d

I met Lindsey on the streets of Pittsburgh in the 80s.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 5d

I taught my printer to fly last week. Very satisfying.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Tuesday! I gotchu this buffalo rider.
#illustration #painting #mtb #cycling #magazineart

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Spocktober! Whadja get me?
#illustration #halloween

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 8d

I just needed the country to hold its shit together for 20 more years, but NOOO. Bastards.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 8d

#inktober
#drawing #sketch #penandink

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Gary Trow @gtillustration.bsky.social · 10d

WIP from an illustration for
@mongoosepublishing.bsky.social
Invasion for 2300ad. Arcturus station.

#illustrator #ttrpg #scifi #travellerrpg #spaceart

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 9d

#inktober2025

#drawing #penandink #scifi #kidlitart

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based illustrator with scads of experience.
You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#halloween #kidlitart #drawing #scratchboard

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based illustrator with scads of experience.
You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#illustration #halloween #kidlitart

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based illustrator with scads of experience.
You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#illustration #kidlitart #animals #cartoons

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based illustrator with scads of experience.
You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#kidlitart #middlegrade #illustration #history

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

LOL.

John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based illustrator with scads of experience.
You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#illustration #scifi #space

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 10d

Sir Reginald was mecha non grata at the club following "the incident." They were still trying to get the oils stains out of the drapes.
#inktober #illustration #kidlitart #drawing

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 11d

Anyone else gonna participate in #Inktober? I'm planning on trying again.
#drawing #illustration #penandink