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Luke Ridge (Commissions open✏️)
@lri.bsky.social
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36, UK based traditional media illustrator. Creature design, Dinos, monsters and creepy things. Will waffle about F1.
🚫No AI&NFTs🚫.

Commissions open✏️:
[email protected]

Store:
https://linktr.ee/lrillustrations

#illustration #creaturedesign #Paleoart
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Just keep swimming… 🦖

#dinosaur #Paleoart #WIP #Handmade #Pencilart #Drawing #Creaturedesign #pencildrawing
A Spinosaurus gracefully swims along flanked by two fish hiding in its shadow. Early sketch in ColErase pencil.
February 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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This scene alone is enough to get me to the cinema to see it. What a beautiful design!. Creepy and elegant in equal measure. #StarWars #Mando&Grogu #Dragons #Creatures
Mando stands waist deep in water looking up at a pale skinned, serpent that’s looking down at him. Its skin is milky white, as are its eyes.
February 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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DRAGON POSTING! 🐉

#illustration #pencil #graphite #creaturedesign #handmade #traditionalart #pencildrawing #conceptart
A massive, Bull dragon. Jaws wide, baring all his teeth. A head and neck adorned with spines and horns. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper
February 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Happy Valentine’s to all who celebrate, my wife made me a chocolate bouquet of my favourite snacks!. She’s a keeper for sure.

It’s not just for the ladies, us guys can be treated too. ❤️
A bouquet made of various chocolate snacks. Munchies, Reese’s and Gold bars to be precise.
February 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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So close to being a professional. So close 📏
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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A few shots from this mornings #ArcRaiders adventure. Honestly one of the best designed games I’ve played in years.
Through the blue sky, a fragmenting ball of fire hurtles towards the ground. Taken in-game via the binocular item. Edited via IPhone 16 A blue/yellow/red striped pattern runs up the side of a large, disused building in the Buried City. Taken in-game via the binocular item. Edited via IPhone 16 The towering six legged Queen Arc has spotted someone in the Exofuel disused gas station. She powers up her laser as Wolfpack rockets fly towards her. Taken in-game via the binocular item. Edited via IPhone 16 Against a blue sky, the main tower of the Disused hydroelectric Dam towers above. Rusting pipework and green foliage surround the tower. Taken in-game via the binocular item. Edited via IPhone 16.
February 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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#comics

The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (975)

Written by Joe Kelly
Art by @pepelarraz.bsky.social
From Marvel Comics

I brought this solely for Larraz’s story and his amazing design work. I was super happy to find a hilarious @neilaglet.bsky.social story in there too!. Both are wonderful. 😊
The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (975), cover by Pepe Larraz
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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#comics

Star Trek: The Last Starship #2

Written by @jacksonlanzing.bsky.social & @collinkelly.bsky.social
Art by @adrianbcomics.bsky.social
From @idwpublishing.com & @heatherantos.bsky.social

Finally got hold of #2!. It didn’t disappoint. Gripping in every way, excited to see where this goes.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #2, cover by Francesco Francavilla
February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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#comics

Batman #5

Written by Matt Fraction
Art by @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social
From @dc.com

Muscle cars, motorbikes, martial arts and a chase for their very lives. Bruce and Dr Zeller are on the run. This series can do no wrong. It’s a perfect blend of superhero action and real world grit.
Batman #5, cover by Jorge Jimenez
February 8, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Yay!, Artshare!

Hi Davis, hi everyone. I’m Luke, a traditional media illustrator from the Uk. I specialise in SciFi and fantasy illustration and design. Commissions are open, prints are available via my bio.

Thanks! ✏️

#illustration #creaturedesign #handmade #pencilart #fanart #Sciart
A Ronin stands in a thicket of bamboo contemplating his next movie. His wide rim hat covers his eyes from view. He clutches his sword close to his chest. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. A Predator watches you from a distance. Through the shadows, his form is masked by the speckled light. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. The Witch-King of Angmar. 2-4B graphite and printer ink portrait on 110gsm paper. Prints available in my bio Part of an ongoing personal project. A man made of crumbled stone. A once dormant statue brought to life by a mysterious magical event. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper.
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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I get my news from a reliable source 🗞️
You’re lying in a news grave!
February 6, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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Dinosaurs. I must draw some more Dinosaurs.

#Paleoart #Handmade #pencilart #Illustration #Graphite #Pencildrawing #Dinosaurs #Creatureart 🦖
A T-Rex lets out a mighty roar. Bearing her teeth and tongue to all. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper (2020-21) A Triceratops portrait. One with damaged horns. A sign of a life oh hardship. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. (2020-21) A Pterosaur portrait. A long beak with small, sharp teeth. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper (2020-21) A Stegosaurus portrait. 2-4B graphite illustration on 110gsm paper. (2020-21)
February 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Some process of this sword wielding monster creature guy ⚔️

#illustration #pencilart #wip #process #behindthescenes #handmade #graphiteart #pencilart #creaturedesign 💀
A six part image showing the pencil process of this art challenge. From ColErase line work to full render
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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I’m a week late!, but I thought I’d have a go at my version of Marie Enger’s brilliant DIYOS challenge. This was a great opportunity to do a bit my digital colouring. A happy belated birthday to Marie 🥳

#illustration #handmade #characterdesign #monsters #creatureart #fantasyart #pencilart #skulls 💀
A lone, monsterous warrior stands with swords in hand. One pinned innit the ground as standing support, the other dripping with the blood of a now dead wizard king. His black armour is worn and grubby from battle, his ice blue eyes show only endless madness. A blue crown sits on the ground, a remnant of the victim just slain. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper, coloured and edited in ‘Photopea’
February 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Who says video games aren’t creative?!.

Arc Raiders (obsessed) has no ‘Photo Mode’. But, with a bit of editing, the Binoculars can be used as a makeshift camera. The inbuilt film grain makes for some cool, retro 70s, minimalist photos.

#PhotoMode #ArcRaiders
A shot of the ‘Seed Bank’ in Stella Mortis. Rows of gunmetal grey storage bins with blinking red and blue lights. Shot in-game, edited via IPhone 16 Across the derelict buildings ‘Buried City’ a ‘Rocketeer’ surveys its domain. A blue sky highlights Wind Turbines and antennas in the foreground. Shot in-game, edited via IPhone 16 Through the concrete slit window of a bunker, a ‘Bastion’ walker plods past. Shot in-game, edited via IPhone 16 Through the wind and rain of a dark and stormy night on ‘Blue Edge’, a distant Arc Probe comes into land. Its engine glows red and orange. Shot in-game, edited via IPhone 16
February 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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I’m not going anywhere, promise. But, if your over there, I’ve set up shop on #Upscrolled to give it a try. Do say hi if you’re there too. ☺️
A screen grab of my ‘Upscrolled’ account page.
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Two more for the #OverTheGardenWall project. Greg and ROCK!. Hand illustrated in graphite before edits via ‘Photopea’.
Next comes some colour.

#illustration #fanart #Animation #Characterart #pencil #Graphite #drawing #Traditionalart
Greg stands proud, with his high waisted dungarees and trusted satchel. A stove teapot sits atop his head, upside down like a hat of sorts. He waves at you with an innocent smile. Rock! He’s a rock. Fact.
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Yep 🙂‍↕️.
Saw looks over his desk, yet another work in progress has been added to an already growing pile of incomplete ideas
January 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Love that some people decided to fight me over a basic, creative suggestion post. 🤷‍♂️
Dii seems to think a 30 second post is too time consuming Aoife (Irish, pronounced ‘Ee-fa’ I believe) is very angry and has taken offence to me just trying to help 🤷‍♂️
January 24, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Art Train!!! 🚂
(Thank you, Andy 🙏)

Tagging:

@spidersamurai.bsky.social
@scoobtoobins.bsky.social
@tristansbones.bsky.social
@carlydraws.bsky.social

#illustration #creaturedesign #pencilart #drawing #coverart #printdesign #graphite #Sciart #arttrain ✏️
Ronin. Original character design. He stands in a thicket of Bamboo, his Katana held close to his chest. Calmly ready for any and all approaching foes. 2-4B graphite on A3 110gsm paper. Edited in ‘Photopea’. Predator. Character based on the iconic sci-fi creature. Portrait, 2-4B graphite on A4 110gsm paper. Edited in ‘Photopea’. A once mighty warrior, now just bones and the roots that have taken up home amongst his rusting armour. Portrait, 2-4B graphite on 110gsm A4 paper. Nomad Vader. A battered and broken Vader, he’s rebuilt his armoire from parts of the ship that was carrying him. He’s cloaked and even more agitated. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm A3 paper. Edited in ‘Photoshop’
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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If you see this post your painting/drawing of a dragon 🐉

#creatureart #hamdmade #pencilart #graphiteart #monsters #drawing #illustration #Traditionalart #Pencil
A Fellbeast lets out a screeching yell. Jaws wide and tongue outstretched. Her neck coiled up against itself in anger and maybe fear. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. 2023, edited via ‘Photoshop’. Part of the ‘A Middle-Earth’ art project.
January 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Shameless plug for that time I drew #DarthMaul.

2-4B graphite illustration on 110gsm paper. Edited/coloured in ‘KRITA’.

#StarWars #Illustration #FanArt #Characterdesign #HandMade #pencilart #graphiteart #ShadowLord #Portrait #Traditionalart
Full colour portrait of Lord Maul, at this point in his life he is the mysterious head of the ‘Crimson Dawn’ crime syndicate. Still drenched in his iconic black robes The original graphite illustration of Lord Maul.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Finally! got back to working on my #OverTheGardenWall project. Wirt is done, more to come. 🪨

#illustration #pencilart #fanart #characterart #handmade #Drawing #Graphiteart #cartoon
Wirt stands in his long winter cloak and pointed hat. He’s looking somewhat concerned. 2-4B graphite on 110gsm paper. Edited in Photopea.
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Thank the #F1 gods!. It looks as good as the concept did. #Audi unleash the new #R26. What a smart and beautiful piece of engineering. Here’s hoping it drives as well as it looks.
The new Audi F1 R26. The companies first F1 car
January 20, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Some behind the scenes process.

#illustration #pencilart #handmade #graphiteart #Characterdesign #Drawing #illustrator ✏️
An eight part image showing the process for my ‘Ronin’ character piece. From ColErase early line work to finished render and edits.
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM