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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · 1d

Wasn’t lucky enough to win the portfolio lottery at #lightbox this year, but I’ve been hard at work on it. Here are some excerpts for my characters. Published my website as well. Hoping to meet and connect with new people to start collaborating and creating! #noaiart #characterdesign #fantasy #krita

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · 19d

Studies in clothing folds. I really struggled with the denim shorts 😅 Graphite on tracing paper #noaiart #traditionalart #characterdesign

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · 20d

Shoe studies. This was a real challenge but also a lot of fun. Graphite on tracing paper. #noaiart #traditionalart #shoes #feet #characterdesign #graphite

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · 25d

Working on my portfolio but here’s a #chunli fan art piece I drew today. Graphite on tracing paper. #noaiart #traditionalart #streetfighter #fanart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meow! @jimbalent ‘s #catwoman is my absolute favorite iteration and I treasure his art run on the series. This is my best attempt to pay tribute to Catwoman Number 14. Alcohol markers and ink on Bristol. #noaiart #fanart #comicart #traditionalart #dccomics #meow

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Sep 6

Studying my comic hero John Buscema’s work has really helped my anatomy, gesture, and overall design. Sam Wilson is my favorite Captain America, but Steve Rogers is a classic. Colored pencils but I would love to ink this piece. #noaiart #fanart #marvelcomics #captainamerica #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Aug 25

Just started reading #rogueinsavageland and loving it! @zulemascotto ‘s art is fantastic. #noaiart #traditionalart #coloredpencilart #fanart #pinup #rogue #xmen #marvelcomics

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Aug 24

Really inspired by @dawnmcteigue ‘s recent #wonderwoman piece. She captures the human figure with near perfection and helps with my gesture woes. #noaiart #dccomics #fanart #coloredpencil #justiceleague #pinup #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Aug 14

Reflections of the Bat… Bruce is still that traumatized young lad despite all of his training, gadgets, and cowl. Originally penciled in Graphite and inked and colored in Krita. I need a lot more mentorship with color 😅… #noaiart #batman #fanart #dccomics #shadowofthebat #mensmentalhealthawareness

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hot Court Summer… Sensational She-Hulk: Immigration Attorney at Law. Art is political; deal with it. If you’re gonna draw pinups, make sure it sends a meaningful message. Penciled in colored pencils, then inked and colored in Krita. #noaiart #shehulk #fanart #comicart #marvelcomics #krita

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Aug 1

Six Shooter: get off her lawn… Penciled in graphite and inked in Krita. #noaiart #western #wildwest #comicart #illustration

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sun’s out, finger-guns out! #jubilee and #dazzler Original concept. I wanted to showcase two of my favorite characters being badasses. Still new to drawing FX and speech bubbles. Pencils were traditional: inked and colored in #krita #noaiart #fanart #marvel #xmen

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 20

Pretty Power Lifter Sailor Moon: fueled by Moon Prisma Powder! Usagi does not skip leg day. Copic Markers and Ink. #noaiart #sailormoon #anime #fanart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 10

A little #gail from #sincity fan art. Ink on Bristol board. #noairart #fanart #ink #traditionalart

Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 7

Chosen One. Ink and Copic Markers. #anakinskywalker #starwars #noaiart #traditionalart #fanart #ink #copicmarkers #idontlikesand

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 5

More fan art! @tabi.lift is a fitfluencer and cosplay goddess, and is the closest real-life human Chun-Li we’ll ever experience. I learned a lot from my last inking attempt and I think this is a huge improvement. Ink and Copic Markers on Bristol paper. #noaiart #ink #traditionalart #fanart #tabilift

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jul 4

#captainamerica Number 1 (2025). I took artistic liberties with adjusting the original 1941 cover to reflect current events. America: you need to go sit in your corner and think about what you did. Ink on Bristol paper. #captainamerica #noaiart #traditionalart #ink #comics #marvel #fanart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 29

Testing my inking skills on “scratch” versions of pieces I’m working on. I’m too scared to ink the real ones yet 😅 Anakin Skywalker and Gail. Ink on Bristol paper. #noaiart #fanart #ink #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 26

Pre-inked Anakin Skywalker portrait. Need to fix his left eye… The most gorgeous hair in a galaxy far far away… Graphite on Bristol paper. #noaiart #fanart #traditionalart #figuredrawing #portrait #starwars #ihatesand

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sometimes you have to put your not-best work out there to show what you’re learning and what you’re trying to improve on: rendering and HAIR 😅. Another ode to Pam: ink with Copic markers. #noaiart #fanart #figuredrawing #traditionalart #ink

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 24

Did some more rendering and I think it brings the “Pam” out more 🤗 Graphite on Bristol #noaiart #fanart #portrait #figuredrawing #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 24

I was trying to create a portrait of Pamela Anderson but I feel like I channeled Britney Spears 😅 Graphite on Bristol paper. #noaiart #fanart #graphite #figuredrawing #traditionaldrawing #portrait

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 19

I guess I should include “male” warrior examples. I will admit that these reference images are not as dynamic as the other warrior examples. Shocking… Colored pencils on tracing paper #noaiart #figuredrawing #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 18

I tend to shade things too darkly, so I erased all of the mid and halftones and started over. Proko’s videos really helped. Also included my initial construction sketch. #noaiart #figuredrawing #traditionalart

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Andrew Merrick @andmerrart.bsky.social · Jun 13

More back studies. Colored pencil on tracing paper. #noaiart #figuredrawing #traditionalart

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