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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 14h

Being a newly sentient and mobile creature in the forest can attract some unwanted attention… 😬

Early process of a page from my upcoming comic, Ode! Art by @pondi.bsky.social

Preorder Ode on Indiegogo now! www.indiegogo.com/projects/ode...

#art #moss #nature #fantasy

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 1d

What is Ode about?

Clip from the 10/2/25 episode of Sketch Up! with Mog and Mel

Art by @pondi.bsky.social

Preorder Ode today! www.indiegogo.com/projects/ode...

#indiecomics #moss

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 2d

Take a look at some of the early concept work that @pondi.bsky.social did for our upcoming comic book, Ode! 💚

Preorder the book on Indiegogo now! www.indiegogo.com/projects/ode...

#mossmonday #art #comicbookart #nature #fantasy #indiecomics

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 4d

🚨PSA🚨

Hopefully these workarounds do the trick, but please let me know if you continue to have issues getting to the Ode IGG page.

Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 7d

Check out that gorgeous cover by @pondi.bsky.social !!

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · 7d

Launch day has arrived!

Ode is the story of a small moss plant deep in the forest that becomes sentient and goes on a spiritual journey. It’s a loving tribute to nature and a story about remembering your roots even as you grow beyond the world you know. #comics

www.indiegogo.com/projects/ode...

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Brian Bullen @rapidfirereviews.bsky.social · 16d

Just seen that @travisneverwas.bsky.social has a new project out very soon..

The Canary that Named the Stars was one of my tops read of this year check that out and then this and join his substack while you are at it [email protected]

www.indiegogo.com/projects/ode...

Ode - A One-Shot Comic

Deep in the forest, a moss plant becomes sentient and embarks on a journey of spiritual awakening.

www.indiegogo.com

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Aug 6

What did Tristan Hughes see? Find out in this month’s new short story!

#shortstory #shortfiction

The Boy Who Looked

There's a hole behind the world

candlelitrealms.substack.com

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jul 16

Uh oh. This month for the blog portion of my Substack, I’m getting into some *discourse*. 😬

I wanted to make an argument against generative AI from a personal and artistic standpoint.

What do you think? Do you agree? Am I way off base? Get a conversation going over on my Substack!

A Case for Bad Art

Or, why I decided to make my own art instead of using AI

candlelitrealms.substack.com

Reposted by Travis Corwin

Faye Stacey @pondi.bsky.social · Jun 10

So excited to be in the next volume of Boxes! We’ve got some really stellar talent in this one 🥰

ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · Jun 9

BOXES VOL. 4 CONTRIBUTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

Faye Stacey (@pondi.bsky.social) is the creator of the IGNATZ nominated comic Find a Seat.

They are creating Hounded for BOXES, a comic about the small trying to survive in a big world.

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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · Jun 8

Just in case: Be safe. Be vigilant. Be hopeful. Be defiant.

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 7

It’s about to go down at @lilaccitycomiccon ! It’s gonna be a fun weekend!

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 5

I’m excited for @lilaccitycomicon this weekend! Also exciting, my first print run of Canary is almost sold out, and look what arrived just in time! Come get ‘em while they’re hot!

#makingcomics #indiecomics #supportindiecomics

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 5

Ooo, exciting! 😁

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 5

The music for today’s short story includes this little riff that uses harmonics as a melody to create a cool polyphonic effect. The sound reminds me of twinkling stars, which ties in to the story.

Listen to the full piece:

candlelitrealms.substack.com/p/talus-the-...

#acousticguitar #sologuitar

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 4

I’m sorry, get better soon!

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 4

This month’s short story, song and art tie in to my graphic novel, The Canary that Named the Stars! You don’t have to have read Canary to enjoy it, but if you have read Canary you’ll definitely want to check this one out.

#fantasy #shortstory #spaceart #constellation #watercolor #traditionalart

Talus (the Hare) and Io's Bridge

A mother searches for her son in a journey across the stars

candlelitrealms.substack.com

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · Jun 2

May’s over. Happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #pride #pridemonth

Meme of Justin Timberlake from *NSYNC saying “It’s gonna be gay”

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Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · May 23

The cracked Tupperware lid for a plate is the realest thing I’ve seen all day.

Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · May 22

Yesterday I added a new page to my Substack. It’s an index of important and recurring characters, places, events, and concepts from across my comics and short stories, with links to their mentions and appearances. It’s exactly the kind of nerdy thing that I enjoy, and I hope you will too!

Charting the Candlelit Realms

Connecting the dots

candlelitrealms.substack.com

Travis Corwin @travisneverwas.bsky.social · May 18

Medford! It’s a beautiful Sunday morning. Don’t miss out on the last day of @roguecomiccon

#indiecomics #makingcomics #graphicnovel #comicbook #fantasy #postapocalyptic