J. Lee Hunter
@jleehunter.bsky.social
Illustrator, motion graphics artist, Anglophile and opera artist.
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The moment when romance stills time. A glimpse into the musings of the Divine.
July 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The moment when romance stills time. A glimpse into the musings of the Divine.
A moment from Eugene Onegin.
June 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A moment from Eugene Onegin.
A study in Scarpia:
The corrupted chief of police stands in silent contemplation of the unthinkable. His cape obscures the face of Christ on his crucifix, as though it can shield him from both the cold and divine judgement. He will pay for this in act II of Puccini's Tosca.
The corrupted chief of police stands in silent contemplation of the unthinkable. His cape obscures the face of Christ on his crucifix, as though it can shield him from both the cold and divine judgement. He will pay for this in act II of Puccini's Tosca.
May 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A study in Scarpia:
The corrupted chief of police stands in silent contemplation of the unthinkable. His cape obscures the face of Christ on his crucifix, as though it can shield him from both the cold and divine judgement. He will pay for this in act II of Puccini's Tosca.
The corrupted chief of police stands in silent contemplation of the unthinkable. His cape obscures the face of Christ on his crucifix, as though it can shield him from both the cold and divine judgement. He will pay for this in act II of Puccini's Tosca.
Devas, Spirits , Fae Indeed -
At Midnacht, these, all three are freed.
The sun, the moon, and stars agreed ,
Thine eyes will see, if ye have need.
At Midnacht, these, all three are freed.
The sun, the moon, and stars agreed ,
Thine eyes will see, if ye have need.
May 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Devas, Spirits , Fae Indeed -
At Midnacht, these, all three are freed.
The sun, the moon, and stars agreed ,
Thine eyes will see, if ye have need.
At Midnacht, these, all three are freed.
The sun, the moon, and stars agreed ,
Thine eyes will see, if ye have need.
As AI becomes more promulgated in the art world, I feel making art by hand, even practice sketches - becomes more and more of a meditation.
May 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
As AI becomes more promulgated in the art world, I feel making art by hand, even practice sketches - becomes more and more of a meditation.
Letting lines and fills do their thing this morning.
May 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Letting lines and fills do their thing this morning.
Among the mightiest fae in the world are those found in the deeps of India. Too marvelous for one corporeal form, they inhabit several at once - and for a time there is spherical, unutterable perfection, and harmony. #fantasyart
#fae #fairyart #drawing #art
#fae #fairyart #drawing #art
May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Among the mightiest fae in the world are those found in the deeps of India. Too marvelous for one corporeal form, they inhabit several at once - and for a time there is spherical, unutterable perfection, and harmony. #fantasyart
#fae #fairyart #drawing #art
#fae #fairyart #drawing #art
IT’S HADRIAN-HADRIAN HIPPOS. A bit of pre-work enjoyment. #drawing #characterdesign #art #sketch #oldschool
May 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
IT’S HADRIAN-HADRIAN HIPPOS. A bit of pre-work enjoyment. #drawing #characterdesign #art #sketch #oldschool
Many angels are fair to behold, with many shining wings and lyrical lyres. But for each, there is a brother or sister, no less holy, who dwells in the darkness of the world. These bear no music or feather, but Divine Order over the creatures of the dark.
May 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Many angels are fair to behold, with many shining wings and lyrical lyres. But for each, there is a brother or sister, no less holy, who dwells in the darkness of the world. These bear no music or feather, but Divine Order over the creatures of the dark.
One of my heroes to this very day. To you, Ariel.
April 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One of my heroes to this very day. To you, Ariel.
Ariel, for me, remains one of Disney’s most inspirational characters. Her hopeful longing is a beautiful balance of the highs and lows of a heart’s desire. #disney #littlemermaid #animationart
April 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Ariel, for me, remains one of Disney’s most inspirational characters. Her hopeful longing is a beautiful balance of the highs and lows of a heart’s desire. #disney #littlemermaid #animationart
March 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
January 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A little friend yawns on a Mexican beach.
January 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A little friend yawns on a Mexican beach.
Ink Fire.
Should you in your studies gaze, upon a parchment page ablaze,
a dancing fire black as pitch, wherein it's flames all jump and twitch,
This spell conceals the knowledge and thought,
of they who won't their thoughts be taught
Should you in your studies gaze, upon a parchment page ablaze,
a dancing fire black as pitch, wherein it's flames all jump and twitch,
This spell conceals the knowledge and thought,
of they who won't their thoughts be taught
January 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Ink Fire.
Should you in your studies gaze, upon a parchment page ablaze,
a dancing fire black as pitch, wherein it's flames all jump and twitch,
This spell conceals the knowledge and thought,
of they who won't their thoughts be taught
Should you in your studies gaze, upon a parchment page ablaze,
a dancing fire black as pitch, wherein it's flames all jump and twitch,
This spell conceals the knowledge and thought,
of they who won't their thoughts be taught
And the maiko diligently played every night, drawing the interest of all the local fisher-mice.
#DigitalArt #FantasyIllustration
#JapaneseInspiration
#AnimalCharacters #LineArt
#CreativeProcess
#ArtistOnBluesky
#CulturalFusion
#DigitalArt #FantasyIllustration
#JapaneseInspiration
#AnimalCharacters #LineArt
#CreativeProcess
#ArtistOnBluesky
#CulturalFusion
January 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And the maiko diligently played every night, drawing the interest of all the local fisher-mice.
#DigitalArt #FantasyIllustration
#JapaneseInspiration
#AnimalCharacters #LineArt
#CreativeProcess
#ArtistOnBluesky
#CulturalFusion
#DigitalArt #FantasyIllustration
#JapaneseInspiration
#AnimalCharacters #LineArt
#CreativeProcess
#ArtistOnBluesky
#CulturalFusion
Bellatrix , moments before the fateful battle with the Longbottoms.
#digitalArt
#FantasyArt
#DarkFantasy
#Illustration
#BlackAndWhiteArt
#SpookyVibes
#EtherealArt
#CharacterDesign
#WitchArt
#Arcanist
#ArtistOnBluesky
#digitalArt
#FantasyArt
#DarkFantasy
#Illustration
#BlackAndWhiteArt
#SpookyVibes
#EtherealArt
#CharacterDesign
#WitchArt
#Arcanist
#ArtistOnBluesky
January 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Bellatrix , moments before the fateful battle with the Longbottoms.
#digitalArt
#FantasyArt
#DarkFantasy
#Illustration
#BlackAndWhiteArt
#SpookyVibes
#EtherealArt
#CharacterDesign
#WitchArt
#Arcanist
#ArtistOnBluesky
#digitalArt
#FantasyArt
#DarkFantasy
#Illustration
#BlackAndWhiteArt
#SpookyVibes
#EtherealArt
#CharacterDesign
#WitchArt
#Arcanist
#ArtistOnBluesky
Working for the Metropolitan Opera was such a fantastic experience, it's got me making more opera art just because! Plus, this is a roller coaster of an opera.
January 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Working for the Metropolitan Opera was such a fantastic experience, it's got me making more opera art just because! Plus, this is a roller coaster of an opera.
Her petition dismissed, Amneris grieves in silence as Radamès is sentenced to death.
January 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Her petition dismissed, Amneris grieves in silence as Radamès is sentenced to death.
Amonasro and Aida meet at the crossroads between familial and romantic love in The Met’s Aida.
January 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Amonasro and Aida meet at the crossroads between familial and romantic love in The Met’s Aida.
Not all apparitions seek blood or fright, indeed there are those what bear great light.
January 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Not all apparitions seek blood or fright, indeed there are those what bear great light.
Stairway to Heaven. Infinite painter.
January 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Stairway to Heaven. Infinite painter.
Quite enjoying dancing with the devil in this mid-progress drawing of Salome. Strauss, that is…
January 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Quite enjoying dancing with the devil in this mid-progress drawing of Salome. Strauss, that is…