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Thumbnailing some ideas for a new piece. I’m still deciding what direction to go in, so I might do some more. I really like the idea of a slice of life in a fantastical world. . . . . . #gavingrayvalentine #draw #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #pencilsketch #pencildrawing #traditionalart #originalart #originalcharacter #instaart #art #thumbnails #wip #fishing #portlandart #portlandartist
Mothman It wasn’t the first time I saw it. Years ago it appeared, warning of the calamity to come - but I didn’t listen. Dread welled up in me as I tried to understand its intention. It wasn’t the first time I saw it, but it might be the last. . . . . #cryptid #mothman #art #digitalpainting #originalcharacter #painting #fantasyart #fantasyartist #creepy #darkart #gavingrayvalentine #instaart #creature #originalart
Often times my journey as an artist has felt like fumbling through the dark - only getting a glimpse of light that tells me I’m headed in the right direction. GenCon was a bright shining moment. It was wonderful to see all of my art family and meet so many wonderful new people. I am honored by the support for my art and I can’t wait to get back to work. . . . . . . #gencon
Some tree doodles on a rainy Sunday. Bottom sketch is based on a beautiful photo that @iriscompiet shared. . . . . . . . #gavingrayvalentine #art #illustration #fantasyart #portlandart #conceptart #instaart #creative #surreal #folklore #fantasy #art2018 #darkart #horror #sketch #sketchbook #thumbnails #wip #drawing #pencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #traditionalart #traditionalartist #originalart #originalcharacter #forest #woods
Making progress on #Mothman and getting ready for #denvercomiccon . . . . . . . #gavingrayvalentine #art #illustration #fantasyart #portlandart #conceptart #instaart #creative #surreal #folklore #fantasy #art2018 #darkart #horror #sketch #sketchbook #thumbnails #wip #drawing #pencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #traditionalart #traditionalartist #originalart #originalcharacter
Just a few of the amazing moments from #phoenixcomicon . This year was incredible. This journey I’m on will always feel surreal, but it’s moments like this that remind me how lucky I am to be able to live this. Thank you all. I will see you next year my friends. Safe travels.
Upgraded my booth! I’m at Phoenix Comicfest all weekend, booth AA1325! Also, if you’re not familiar with the work of @puillustrated you’re missing out! He’s here too, booth AA430! #phoenixcomicon #phoenixcomicfest #comiccon #art
Working on some thumbnail ideas for one of my favorites, Mothman! . . . . . . . #gavingrayvalentine #art #illustration #fantasyart #portlandart #conceptart #instaart #creative #surreal #folklore #fantasy #art2018 #darkart #horror #sketch #sketchbook #thumbnails #wip #drawing #pencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #traditionalart #traditionalartist #originalart #originalcharacter

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