Tristan Jones
@tristansbones.bsky.social
Writer: TMNT, Ghostbusters, Batman and Mega-Man.
Illustrator: Aliens, Predator, Scream, Silent Hill, Ghostbusters, Batman, Event Horizon.
Rep cinema programmer.
Owner of Sound Mind Records. Probably cursed.
Contact: t-rex(at)soundmindrecords(dot)com(dot)au
Illustrator: Aliens, Predator, Scream, Silent Hill, Ghostbusters, Batman, Event Horizon.
Rep cinema programmer.
Owner of Sound Mind Records. Probably cursed.
Contact: t-rex(at)soundmindrecords(dot)com(dot)au
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Tristan Jones
@tristansbones.bsky.social
· Nov 15
I have no idea who has said what but thank you to you and to all the sudden new followers. I will do my best to make it worth your while and will be going back to full time art stuff in the coming months. Meanwhile, here’s some of what I do…
Colours on the Alien and Predator pieces by Simon Gough!
Colours on the Alien and Predator pieces by Simon Gough!
Xenovember day 24! This was an illustration I did for NECA's "Defiance Xenomorph" based on the praetorian alien from the second issue of the comic.
Also one of those rare times I did the color work, too, using Dan's work in the comic books as a guide...
www.instagram.com/p/DRey0ssEuIX/
Also one of those rare times I did the color work, too, using Dan's work in the comic books as a guide...
www.instagram.com/p/DRey0ssEuIX/
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Xenovember day 24! This was an illustration I did for NECA's "Defiance Xenomorph" based on the praetorian alien from the second issue of the comic.
Also one of those rare times I did the color work, too, using Dan's work in the comic books as a guide...
www.instagram.com/p/DRey0ssEuIX/
Also one of those rare times I did the color work, too, using Dan's work in the comic books as a guide...
www.instagram.com/p/DRey0ssEuIX/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 23! One of my favourite things I've ever drawn. This sequence at the start of Aliens: Defiance #6 ruled. @officialbrianwood.com always wrote great pages that got both the best out of me & the story itself, and Dan Jackson absolutely... (link for rest)
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Xenovember day 23! One of my favourite things I've ever drawn. This sequence at the start of Aliens: Defiance #6 ruled. @officialbrianwood.com always wrote great pages that got both the best out of me & the story itself, and Dan Jackson absolutely... (link for rest)
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
Xenovember day 23! One of my favourite things I've ever drawn. This sequence at the start of Aliens: Defiance #6 ruled. @officialbrianwood.com always wrote great pages that got both the best out of me & the story itself, and Dan Jackson absolutely... (link for rest)
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Xenovember day 23! One of my favourite things I've ever drawn. This sequence at the start of Aliens: Defiance #6 ruled. @officialbrianwood.com always wrote great pages that got both the best out of me & the story itself, and Dan Jackson absolutely... (link for rest)
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
www.instagram.com/p/DRcU-GmkuHm/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 22! This one's a cool little oddity. Rare Italian cover for Aliens: Defiance that glows in the dark, using one of the very first drawings I did when I started mucking around with my first Cintiq...
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Xenovember day 22! This one's a cool little oddity. Rare Italian cover for Aliens: Defiance that glows in the dark, using one of the very first drawings I did when I started mucking around with my first Cintiq...
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Creators - you should never be embarrassed to promote your own work. Excitement is contagious and the very nature of social media crushes discoverability.
November 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Creators - you should never be embarrassed to promote your own work. Excitement is contagious and the very nature of social media crushes discoverability.
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Posted about my Batman story with @patricjreynolds.bsky.social the other day but I would be remiss if I didn’t also plug our sleazy neon-noir vampire book Blood Stained Teeth.
Two volumes are available from @imagecomics.com right now
Two volumes are available from @imagecomics.com right now
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Posted about my Batman story with @patricjreynolds.bsky.social the other day but I would be remiss if I didn’t also plug our sleazy neon-noir vampire book Blood Stained Teeth.
Two volumes are available from @imagecomics.com right now
Two volumes are available from @imagecomics.com right now
With all the talk about @realgdt.bsky.social's beautiful #Frankenstein, it's timely that the man that defined the role forever was born on this day 138 years ago!
Happy birthday to the legend, Boris Karloff.
www.instagram.com/p/DRZzD3oEpQZ/
Happy birthday to the legend, Boris Karloff.
www.instagram.com/p/DRZzD3oEpQZ/
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
With all the talk about @realgdt.bsky.social's beautiful #Frankenstein, it's timely that the man that defined the role forever was born on this day 138 years ago!
Happy birthday to the legend, Boris Karloff.
www.instagram.com/p/DRZzD3oEpQZ/
Happy birthday to the legend, Boris Karloff.
www.instagram.com/p/DRZzD3oEpQZ/
Xenovember day 22! This one's a cool little oddity. Rare Italian cover for Aliens: Defiance that glows in the dark, using one of the very first drawings I did when I started mucking around with my first Cintiq...
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Xenovember day 22! This one's a cool little oddity. Rare Italian cover for Aliens: Defiance that glows in the dark, using one of the very first drawings I did when I started mucking around with my first Cintiq...
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
www.instagram.com/p/DRZpLWRkkho/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 21! Getting near the tail end, but this is the coloured (by @simongough2099.bsky.social ) version of one I posted earlier, in tribute to Mike Mignola's iconic Aliens vs Predator cover art from the orgiinal Dark Horse comics.
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Xenovember day 21! Getting near the tail end, but this is the coloured (by @simongough2099.bsky.social ) version of one I posted earlier, in tribute to Mike Mignola's iconic Aliens vs Predator cover art from the orgiinal Dark Horse comics.
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
Xenovember day 21! Getting near the tail end, but this is the coloured (by @simongough2099.bsky.social ) version of one I posted earlier, in tribute to Mike Mignola's iconic Aliens vs Predator cover art from the orgiinal Dark Horse comics.
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Xenovember day 21! Getting near the tail end, but this is the coloured (by @simongough2099.bsky.social ) version of one I posted earlier, in tribute to Mike Mignola's iconic Aliens vs Predator cover art from the orgiinal Dark Horse comics.
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
www.instagram.com/p/DRW4hFAEimi/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 20…!
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Xenovember day 20…!
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
Xenovember day 20…!
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Xenovember day 20…!
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
This is one of my favourite panels from Aliens: Defiance. Few things are as fun as #drawing as #xenomorph infestation.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTqpmWErb-/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 19! There's a bit of a story behind this one, because it's pretty much where my whole career took a very solid turning point. Hit the link if you're keen to read, but if not, this is the piece that started it all...
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Xenovember day 19! There's a bit of a story behind this one, because it's pretty much where my whole career took a very solid turning point. Hit the link if you're keen to read, but if not, this is the piece that started it all...
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 19! There's a bit of a story behind this one, because it's pretty much where my whole career took a very solid turning point. Hit the link if you're keen to read, but if not, this is the piece that started it all...
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Xenovember day 19! There's a bit of a story behind this one, because it's pretty much where my whole career took a very solid turning point. Hit the link if you're keen to read, but if not, this is the piece that started it all...
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
www.instagram.com/p/DRRfn07EtiU/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Bit late today, but feeling absolutely rat-shit and been sleeping most of the day.
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Bit late today, but feeling absolutely rat-shit and been sleeping most of the day.
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Sketchbook: Amelia Shadows, the not kids version
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sketchbook: Amelia Shadows, the not kids version
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
For some reason I had the urge to draw the original adult version of Amelia this morning, so... you know... here you go!
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Day 19 of #xenovember and wondering if I should post the timelapse or not. He may or may not have had 5 penises at one point. I know, I’m a %@#ing child 🤣 #darkart
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Day 19 of #xenovember and wondering if I should post the timelapse or not. He may or may not have had 5 penises at one point. I know, I’m a %@#ing child 🤣 #darkart
Bit late today, but feeling absolutely rat-shit and been sleeping most of the day.
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Bit late today, but feeling absolutely rat-shit and been sleeping most of the day.
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Xenovember day 18! Queens are rad to draw. They don't make a tonne of sense to me, but they're rad, and still one of the best special effects put to screen.
instagram.com/p/DRPO4G0kgUj/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember day 17!
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Xenovember day 17!
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
The DREAMHOUSE Kickstarter crossed $10,000 over the weekend! Stoked to be getting close to the goal and excited to get some stretch goals rolled out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The DREAMHOUSE Kickstarter crossed $10,000 over the weekend! Stoked to be getting close to the goal and excited to get some stretch goals rolled out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
Xenovember day 17!
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Xenovember day 17!
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Resurrection is... not great. Love the idea. Don't love the execution. Romulus is essentially a more "ALIEN" Resurrection and I love it because of that, but I do admire the swings Resurrection took. Like this ugly thing.
www.instagram.com/p/DRL_NGUEinR/
Reposted by Tristan Jones
Xenovember Day 16 (I think - I dunno, sleep and time have become an abstract concept to me now).
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Xenovember Day 16 (I think - I dunno, sleep and time have become an abstract concept to me now).
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
Xenovember Day 16 (I think - I dunno, sleep and time have become an abstract concept to me now).
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Xenovember Day 16 (I think - I dunno, sleep and time have become an abstract concept to me now).
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/
This was the second cover I did for @darkhorse.com's #Aliens : Resistance, once again with #color #art by Dan Jackson.
www.instagram.com/p/DRJQzbDEkPf/