A.C. Esguerra
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A.C. Esguerra
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comics artist + writer in LA. probably inkstained. EIGHTY DAYS (GLAAD nominated, YALSA listed). they/them. blueludebar.com
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cemetery drive ♦️ concept art from a comic i may or may not draw, about a reckless punk and the lolita-fashion seamstress who loves them. enjoy
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As told by the late dancer and choreographer Agnes DeMille.
December 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
sorry if it looked like i was painting blond Howl. dark-haired Howl all the way, man.
January 12, 2026 at 12:47 AM
warmup. really like how the lace came out on this one
January 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
today's jam session 🎶
January 10, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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My favorite how to draw
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
warmup 🎀
January 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Falling Stars
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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(daft punk One More Time voice) Auld Lang Syne
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
watercolor sketch day
January 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
sometimes i still see people tag my comics or characters with "crush" or "gender envy" and all i can say is. it's an honor to serve 💁🏻‍♂️
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
first events of 2026 coming up: Little Tokyo Zine Fest (LA🌴), Pride In Panels Fest (SF🌁)
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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okay behold the lyric zine walkthrough..... it breaks everything down to just the necessities to make something for the first time longposter.neocities.org/MY%20FIRST%2... (holding my hand outstretched) would you like to make something with me this weekend?
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
things i made in 2025, despite it all. thank you for your eyeballs and money and comments and care. may the new year be kinder to us 🖤
January 1, 2026 at 2:54 AM
OMG HELL YEAAAAAH 🪩
Y’all, the Castlevania: Awakening In The Moonlight musical by Takarazuka Revue is available legally on VOD with subtitles starting today until the end of March, this is a great adaptation and the women in this show are so good, PLUS this is a rare experiment globally

Please see it if you’re curious
Takarazuka Revue “Castlevania: Awakening in the Moonlight" Worldwide streaming/『悪魔城ドラキュラ』全世界 動画配信実施
YouTube video by 宝塚歌劇 公式チャンネル Takarazuka Revue Company
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
farewell year of the snake 🐍
the poison is the cure / tell me there's still time
December 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
ink, pencil and collage comic panels from THE PRINCE (AMERICAN* FUJO* Literary Journal, 2025) 🖤⛓️
December 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
i found this hidden on a bottom shelf in the very back of the most unlikely shop imaginable (think like, minimalist home goods and ceramics): embroidered Tintin slippers. sick!
December 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
i forgot to post this here. i did indeed get a left hand commission at con. here is my friend's dog
December 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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*walking in a winter wonderland*
ME: where's bluebird?
BIRD: gone
ME: w... who are you?
*bird looks around shiftily*
BIRD: I'm new bird
December 16, 2023 at 4:33 PM
*just con prep thoughts* if you drink black tea because you need caffeine and then a couple hours later drink herbal tea to calm down does it cancel out or
December 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
left hand drawing practice (feat. Paella)
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
penciling day 💫
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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1 Art books thread
I thought I'd write about some good how-to books for aspiring comics artists who want to acquire some academic, foundational drawing skills without spending tens of thousands of dollars.
December 2, 2024 at 12:36 PM
CALA 2025 catalog! see you at table 14B 🌴📚🕶️ #cala #comicartsla
December 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far

i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM