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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · 9d

T. Ocellus (Species 64), the breakout star from Alien Earth. This piece will be hanging in the Monster Art Show at Insomnia Gallery in Houston this Friday evening.

#creepyart #scifiart #alienearth #monsterart #inkdrawing #horrorart

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sanctus Vampyrus, ink on paper, 11x14

#drawing #inkdrawing #tattooart #horrorart #monsterart #artcommissionsopen #macabre #gothicart #skull #vampire #darkfantasyart #fantasyart

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 18

This was a good show

RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Speaker - ink and marker, 11x14

The more metal-headed among you may recognize this fellow as the social media avatar for my friends over at @harshvocalssite.bsky.social

#inkdrawing #darkart #horrorart #creepy #monsterart #heavymetal #thrashmetal #deathmetal #blackmetal #doommetal

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 16

Ritual, in Charcoal, 18x24

#drawing #charcoaldrawing #darkart #darksurrealism #darkfantasy #occultart #magick #originalart #horrorart #creepy #scary #gothicart #goth #fantasyartist #monsterart #witchy #magick #albumcoverart #merchdesign #coverart #heavymetal #blackmetal #doommetal #deathmetal

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 16

Was sorry to awaken to news about Lindberg. Dressed accordingly.
Will be spinning ATG today

#atthegates #deathmetal #tomaslindberg #melodicdeathmetal #metalsky

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 15

Obsidian Tower, ink on 11x14 paper

#drawing #illustration #inkdrawing #originalart #darkart #darkfantasyart #gothicart #darksurrealism #fantasyart #ttrpgart #coverart #albumcoverart #rpgart #dndart #powermetal #doommetal #blackmetalart #creepy #spooky #supportartists #noai #moon #tower

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 14

Forest of Stars, Ink on Paper, 2019

#drawing #penart #illustration #inkdrawing #inkwork #originalart #darkart #metalsky #darkfantasyart #horrorart #surrealism #creepy #scary #gothicart #goth #fantasy #fantasyart #creative #magiccreatures #occultart #skull #moon #witch #forest #doommetal #blackmetal

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 12

Plutonian Angel in ink, 18x24

#inkdrawing #illustration #originalart #drawing #darkart #darkfantasyart #horrorart #creepy #macabre #tattooart #gothicart #fantasyart #monsterart #magiccreatures #occultart #merchdesign #coverart #albumcoverdesign #metalsky #noai

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 11

Swamp Wraith - ink and graphite

#drawing #illustration
#inkdrawing #darkartwork #darksurrealism #darkfantasy #horror #horrorart #creepy #scary #gothicart #goth #fantasyart
#occultart #teedesign #merchdesign #albumcoverart #coverart #metal #blackmetal #doommetal #deathmetal #powermetal #thrashmetal

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you much. If you or anyone you are interested in tattoo designs, my commissions are open!

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 10

I drew these elementals as a series of large live drawings over several ren faire weekends some years back. Each one was 18x24, done with a mix of graphite, conte, and charcoal

#drawing #charcoal #graphite #darkart #darkfantasy #horrorart #creepy #gothicart #fantasyart #monster #elemental

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Harshvocals.com @harshvocalssite.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out Ep42, where we discuss the band drama that’s been in the news lately, as well as some crazy stories from the past. Of course we also discuss our six favorite albums from the past 2 weeks!

open.spotify.com/episode/14ng...

Link is for Spotify, but you can find us on any podcast app!

Harsh Vocals – Episode 42 – Band Drama

open.spotify.com

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'll be setting up in Galveston on Saturday. Come say hi and buy some artwork

#galvestontx #artforsale #originalart

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 3

Goblin Wizard in ink

#drawing #penart #blackandwhite #blackandwhiteart #illustration #inkwork #drawingprocess #illustrator #originalart #darkart #darkartist #darkartwork #darksurrealism #darkfantasy #darkfantasyart #horror #horrorart #surrealism #creepy #gothicart #goth #fantasyart #fantasyartist

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s September and I’m starting to sense hints of fall vibes in the air. This skeleton witch agrees.

#drawing #witch #moon #inkdrawing #inkwash #macabre #creepyart #gothicart #darkart #occultart #witchyart #magick #fallvibes #halloweenvibes #originalart #noai #darkart #darkfantasy #goth #fantasyart

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 28

TBT from 2017 -
Let me design your next tattoo. Contact me directly here or email me using the link in the bio to request custom artwork

#drawing #tbt #penart #tattooart #creepy #macabre #horrorart #darkart #metalsky #commisionsopen #noai #darkart #ink #inkwork #goth #gothicart #tattooideas

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 28

I had to look up who John Arthur was. I came across this one and found it eerily similar 😄

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 27

A consistent fan favorite. Wizard's Smoke from 2017, 11x14, ink on paper.

#drawing #penart #blackandwhiteart #illustration #inked #originalart #wizard #fantasyart #smoke #noai #supportartists #inkdrawing #fineline #magician #sorcerer #details #artwork

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 26

A sketchbook entry from a few months back. This one I think I'll be revisiting for a fully rendered ink piece.

#sketchbookdrawing #drawing #illustration #drawingprocess #sketch #creepy #gothicart #scary #fantasy #horror #vampire #undead #darkfantasy #darkfantasy #darkart #horrorart #monsterart

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 25

Moonlit Swamp - Ink and graphite on Paper - 2023

#drawing #ink #graphite #darksurrealism #creepy #horrorart #gothicart #blackmetal #doommetal #penart #blackandwhite #illustration #darkfantasy #fantasyart #moon #goth #coverart #merchdesign #metalsky #commissionsopen #gothaesthetic #darkart #noai

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Harshvocals.com @harshvocalssite.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s my Birthday.

Our brand new episode about our favorite vocalists just came out!

If you want to do something nice for me, go check out our podcast and leave us a good review. I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

open.spotify.com/episode/2Q30...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 20

Griffon, Charcoal on paper, 2025

#charcoaldrawing #fantasyart #griffon #mythicalcreatures

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 19

Need art for your band’s new album or merch?
Want some custom artwork for your RPG campaign?
Got the urge for a new tattoo?
I’m here to help. Contact me to get started on your custom artwork. Message me here or email from the link in the bio

#merchdesign #horrorart #inkdrawing #artforsale

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RedVikingDave @redvikingdave.bsky.social · Aug 18

Commissions are currently open. DM or use the bio link to get started

The Apprentice - this original is still for sale. Hit me up for details

#horrorart #handdrawnart #noai

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