Ryan Howe
@ryanhowe.bsky.social
Comic book artist, graphic designer, illustrator, writer. Creator of Daisy Blackwood: Pilot For Hire and We've Got Spirit.
You can find more of my work, my weekly free webcomics, and my contact info here:
https://linktr.ee/ryan_howe
You can find more of my work, my weekly free webcomics, and my contact info here:
https://linktr.ee/ryan_howe
The figures are from Diamond Select and I custom sculpted and printed new hats for them. The objects are all 3d sculpted and printed, and the room is just foam core.
January 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The figures are from Diamond Select and I custom sculpted and printed new hats for them. The objects are all 3d sculpted and printed, and the room is just foam core.
I was stumped on what to do for a display for my Darkwing figures when I stumbled onto the idea of an art heist featuring con sketches I'd bought from @tadstones.bsky.social and @silvaniart.bsky.social years ago. It's simple, but I think it turned out well.
January 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I was stumped on what to do for a display for my Darkwing figures when I stumbled onto the idea of an art heist featuring con sketches I'd bought from @tadstones.bsky.social and @silvaniart.bsky.social years ago. It's simple, but I think it turned out well.
I think you're right. I ended up splitting the difference and centering it based on the right side of the pencil so the shadow hopefully keeps it anchored from feeling off.
January 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I think you're right. I ended up splitting the difference and centering it based on the right side of the pencil so the shadow hopefully keeps it anchored from feeling off.
Well, that's totally mortifying. Something about that pencil was bugging me, and I just realized I bumped it while adjusting layers and it was wildly uncentred.
December 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Well, that's totally mortifying. Something about that pencil was bugging me, and I just realized I bumped it while adjusting layers and it was wildly uncentred.
Sitting a stewing in frustration isn't nearly as cathartic as just designing a poster. Let's see how often I remember that in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sitting a stewing in frustration isn't nearly as cathartic as just designing a poster. Let's see how often I remember that in 2026.
Monday night comics! Page 25 and 26 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
October 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Monday night comics! Page 25 and 26 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Designed some simple stands in Blender for my two original M.A.S.K. figures, and then 3d printed them. Nothing fancy, but I think it works nicely.
September 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Designed some simple stands in Blender for my two original M.A.S.K. figures, and then 3d printed them. Nothing fancy, but I think it works nicely.
Some new comic pages for your Friday morning. Page 23 and 24 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Some new comic pages for your Friday morning. Page 23 and 24 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Yeesh, I haven't posted any art in a while. Updates have resumed over on Patreon, but I seem to have forgotten to also resume the regular free feeds. Whoops.
Anyhoo, we're back at it with Page 21 and 22 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Anyhoo, we're back at it with Page 21 and 22 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
September 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Yeesh, I haven't posted any art in a while. Updates have resumed over on Patreon, but I seem to have forgotten to also resume the regular free feeds. Whoops.
Anyhoo, we're back at it with Page 21 and 22 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Anyhoo, we're back at it with Page 21 and 22 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
And my TARDIS is complete. I'm going to make a second iteration at some point with lights and just slightly larger (like 5%)
August 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
And my TARDIS is complete. I'm going to make a second iteration at some point with lights and just slightly larger (like 5%)
All the bits of the TARDIS are painted, now to varnish it, apply the decals, and assemble it. Three layers of paint for the blue, a black base, a bright blue, and then that flatter blue. Hopefully that makes it feel a bit more worn and textured.
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
All the bits of the TARDIS are painted, now to varnish it, apply the decals, and assemble it. Three layers of paint for the blue, a black base, a bright blue, and then that flatter blue. Hopefully that makes it feel a bit more worn and textured.
All the TARDIslS parts are finished, now to prime and paint everything. All the fitting tolerances are bang on, which I'm absolutely delighted about. From Blender to finished printing in about a day and a half, I'm really quite pleased with myself.
August 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
All the TARDIslS parts are finished, now to prime and paint everything. All the fitting tolerances are bang on, which I'm absolutely delighted about. From Blender to finished printing in about a day and a half, I'm really quite pleased with myself.
Getting back in the swing of things painting skin before I drive into some Batman 66 model kits I think I'm finally ready to tackle. This monster head I had lying around was a fun test subject for slopping some paint around on. The eyes are really vivid, but I'd never leave them that white.
August 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Getting back in the swing of things painting skin before I drive into some Batman 66 model kits I think I'm finally ready to tackle. This monster head I had lying around was a fun test subject for slopping some paint around on. The eyes are really vivid, but I'd never leave them that white.
Due to the figure being a bit bigger than I thought, and the scale of the display case, this ended up being a lot simpler build than I thought I'd be. I ended up going back over the dirt a few times and then hitting it with the airbrush for variance in colour.
July 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Due to the figure being a bit bigger than I thought, and the scale of the display case, this ended up being a lot simpler build than I thought I'd be. I ended up going back over the dirt a few times and then hitting it with the airbrush for variance in colour.
Hi, Robert! I don't have any current sci-fi stuff at the moment, but I've got lots of retro stuff! If any of these catch your eye, or you'd like to see more, just let me know.
My current webcomic is up at www.wevegotspiritcomic.com/chapters/
My current webcomic is up at www.wevegotspiritcomic.com/chapters/
July 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Hi, Robert! I don't have any current sci-fi stuff at the moment, but I've got lots of retro stuff! If any of these catch your eye, or you'd like to see more, just let me know.
My current webcomic is up at www.wevegotspiritcomic.com/chapters/
My current webcomic is up at www.wevegotspiritcomic.com/chapters/
Took a break from drawing and built the basic hangar doors. Still need to setup the glass and glass supports, but the main parts done. The size of the display case somewhat limits how these work (which is why the tops abruptly end) but I think it'll work out all right.
July 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Took a break from drawing and built the basic hangar doors. Still need to setup the glass and glass supports, but the main parts done. The size of the display case somewhat limits how these work (which is why the tops abruptly end) but I think it'll work out all right.
No, it's not just a pile of mud, it's the first step in my Rocketeer diorama build. The Diamond Select figure I've got is the movie one, so this will be where Cliff blasts off in front of the hangar. The ground is a mixture of matte varnish, water, and regular dirt. I just realized I meant to use...
July 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
No, it's not just a pile of mud, it's the first step in my Rocketeer diorama build. The Diamond Select figure I've got is the movie one, so this will be where Cliff blasts off in front of the hangar. The ground is a mixture of matte varnish, water, and regular dirt. I just realized I meant to use...
Ages and ages ago, a buddy and I managed to each snag a set of the Lego blind bag Muppet figures. Now, there was never a theatre set released, but it turns out the Lego Friends line has a theatre set that isn't an exact match, but works really well, and I finally got around to building it today.
July 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Ages and ages ago, a buddy and I managed to each snag a set of the Lego blind bag Muppet figures. Now, there was never a theatre set released, but it turns out the Lego Friends line has a theatre set that isn't an exact match, but works really well, and I finally got around to building it today.
Think I'm going to stop updating Webtoon, they're way too deep in the AI trenches among other shady nonsense. But that's why I've got a website, right?
Page 20 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Page 20 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
June 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Think I'm going to stop updating Webtoon, they're way too deep in the AI trenches among other shady nonsense. But that's why I've got a website, right?
Page 20 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
Page 20 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrlsHumanWGS)
You'd think I don't draw outside of We've Got Spirit anymore, but really most of my sketching is just on my alt account at the moment.
For now, you're all stuck with my 3D printing experiments. Mwah ha ha! Just finished designing and printing this case for my Anbernic handheld.
For now, you're all stuck with my 3D printing experiments. Mwah ha ha! Just finished designing and printing this case for my Anbernic handheld.
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
You'd think I don't draw outside of We've Got Spirit anymore, but really most of my sketching is just on my alt account at the moment.
For now, you're all stuck with my 3D printing experiments. Mwah ha ha! Just finished designing and printing this case for my Anbernic handheld.
For now, you're all stuck with my 3D printing experiments. Mwah ha ha! Just finished designing and printing this case for my Anbernic handheld.
Apparently drunk with power because the last one worked so well, I've defied the will of the gods and made a 4 cup upgrade to my bike holder.
June 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Apparently drunk with power because the last one worked so well, I've defied the will of the gods and made a 4 cup upgrade to my bike holder.
Congrats, and thanks for hosting!
I'm Ryan, and I'm usually drawing one of my free to read webcomics, Daisy Blackwood: Pilot For Hire, or We've Got Spirit.
I'm Ryan, and I'm usually drawing one of my free to read webcomics, Daisy Blackwood: Pilot For Hire, or We've Got Spirit.
June 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Congrats, and thanks for hosting!
I'm Ryan, and I'm usually drawing one of my free to read webcomics, Daisy Blackwood: Pilot For Hire, or We've Got Spirit.
I'm Ryan, and I'm usually drawing one of my free to read webcomics, Daisy Blackwood: Pilot For Hire, or We've Got Spirit.
Okay, this ridiculous thing works better than I'd hoped. I'm going to make a 4 cup one next that's 2x2 and slides onto the rack's side rails so the bungee cords only stabilize it from sliding forward/backward.
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Okay, this ridiculous thing works better than I'd hoped. I'm going to make a 4 cup one next that's 2x2 and slides onto the rack's side rails so the bungee cords only stabilize it from sliding forward/backward.
That diorama post crushed the combined engagement of all the posts for this entire story so far, but tough luck, there's still lots of pages left and I haven't started a new diorama yet! Ah ha ha ha ha!
Page 18 and 19 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrIsHumanWGS)
Page 18 and 19 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrIsHumanWGS)
June 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
That diorama post crushed the combined engagement of all the posts for this entire story so far, but tough luck, there's still lots of pages left and I haven't started a new diorama yet! Ah ha ha ha ha!
Page 18 and 19 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrIsHumanWGS)
Page 18 and 19 of We've Got Spirit: To Err Is Human... (Previous updates at #ToErrIsHumanWGS)