carlydraws
@carlydraws.bsky.social
Carly A-F
Illustrator & author.
Freelance enquiries: [email protected]
Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger [email protected]
Newsletter, prints, all links:
http://linktr.ee/carlydraws
Click #art or #kidlitart for artwork or follow my custom feeds!
Illustrator & author.
Freelance enquiries: [email protected]
Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger [email protected]
Newsletter, prints, all links:
http://linktr.ee/carlydraws
Click #art or #kidlitart for artwork or follow my custom feeds!
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@carlydraws.bsky.social
· Oct 8
Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm Carly A-F, freelance illustrator from the UK working in picture books, posters, book/comic covers, editorial and ttrpgs! I do dramatic work with lots of texture. Always open to chat about interesting projects!
[email protected]
carlydraws.com
#art
I'm Carly A-F, freelance illustrator from the UK working in picture books, posters, book/comic covers, editorial and ttrpgs! I do dramatic work with lots of texture. Always open to chat about interesting projects!
[email protected]
carlydraws.com
#art
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GOLDEN GROTZILLA
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
GOLDEN GROTZILLA
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
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As well as a grotzilla fanclub sticker, (for grotzilla orders) all orders - even non grotzilla ones - from my UK studio shop include this free postcard set (whilst stocks last!) and a teeny doodle in thanks. :-)
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As well as a grotzilla fanclub sticker, (for grotzilla orders) all orders - even non grotzilla ones - from my UK studio shop include this free postcard set (whilst stocks last!) and a teeny doodle in thanks. :-)
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
GOLDEN GROTZILLA
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
GOLDEN GROTZILLA
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
painted paper, fluro paper, oil pastel, tippex on gold card
mounted size 8" x 10"
really enjoying mixing mediums with these, so much fun to experiment! the chunky shapes and textures of the painted paper against the shine of the gold and bright fluro beams is fun
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After wining of the @ursulakleguin.com Prize for Fiction 2025, @vajra.me talked to @cxorlando.bsky.social @reactorsff.bsky.social discuss to discuss RAKESFALL, a sprawling narrative about reincarnation, revolution, and recollection, as well as his approach to writing the fantastic!
A Conversation With Vajra Chandrasekera, Author of Rakesfall - Reactor
"I think writers, like all artists, have a responsibility to act as human cultural workers in an actual society"
reactormag.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After wining of the @ursulakleguin.com Prize for Fiction 2025, @vajra.me talked to @cxorlando.bsky.social @reactorsff.bsky.social discuss to discuss RAKESFALL, a sprawling narrative about reincarnation, revolution, and recollection, as well as his approach to writing the fantastic!
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WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide
King County Metro and 4Culture seek six artists to create short-form graphic novels that illuminate community stories along new and existing RapidRide lines.
www.4culture.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
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In 2025, the spirit of relentless problem-solving shaped every corner of WCK’s global response—we transformed challenges into new opportunities to nourish communities around the world. In Gaza in January, a major innovation rolled in: the WCK mobile bakery truck. (1/3)
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In 2025, the spirit of relentless problem-solving shaped every corner of WCK’s global response—we transformed challenges into new opportunities to nourish communities around the world. In Gaza in January, a major innovation rolled in: the WCK mobile bakery truck. (1/3)
As well as a grotzilla fanclub sticker, (for grotzilla orders) all orders - even non grotzilla ones - from my UK studio shop include this free postcard set (whilst stocks last!) and a teeny doodle in thanks. :-)
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As well as a grotzilla fanclub sticker, (for grotzilla orders) all orders - even non grotzilla ones - from my UK studio shop include this free postcard set (whilst stocks last!) and a teeny doodle in thanks. :-)
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
I appreciate every order, and thanks for supporting artists!
#art
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"Jirel and the Mirror of Truth", by @mollytanzer.bsky.social, can be found in issue three of New Edge Sword & Sorcery!
Cover art by @azuremeraki.bsky.social, interior illustrations for Molly's story by Saprophial.
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate... 👈
Cover art by @azuremeraki.bsky.social, interior illustrations for Molly's story by Saprophial.
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate... 👈
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"Jirel and the Mirror of Truth", by @mollytanzer.bsky.social, can be found in issue three of New Edge Sword & Sorcery!
Cover art by @azuremeraki.bsky.social, interior illustrations for Molly's story by Saprophial.
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate... 👈
Cover art by @azuremeraki.bsky.social, interior illustrations for Molly's story by Saprophial.
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate... 👈
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Brutal sass from St Mary’s church in Whitby.
THERE ISN’T ONE, SANDRA
THERE ISN’T ONE, SANDRA
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Brutal sass from St Mary’s church in Whitby.
THERE ISN’T ONE, SANDRA
THERE ISN’T ONE, SANDRA
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More covers! Love drawing them. Lots of texture in my work, halftones mixed with paint, charcoal, scanned in bits, inks, pencils, all layered up together!
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
December 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
More covers! Love drawing them. Lots of texture in my work, halftones mixed with paint, charcoal, scanned in bits, inks, pencils, all layered up together!
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
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i also have non- grotzilla things!
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
i also have non- grotzilla things!
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
Reposted by carlydraws
I have cautiously reopened US/Canada shipping for international grotzilla fans! please be aware of potential customs fees & shipping maybe taking ages
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I have cautiously reopened US/Canada shipping for international grotzilla fans! please be aware of potential customs fees & shipping maybe taking ages
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
More covers! Love drawing them. Lots of texture in my work, halftones mixed with paint, charcoal, scanned in bits, inks, pencils, all layered up together!
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
December 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
More covers! Love drawing them. Lots of texture in my work, halftones mixed with paint, charcoal, scanned in bits, inks, pencils, all layered up together!
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
Want a book or comic cover? drop me an email- schedule opens in Jan! carly (at) carlydraws (dot) com
book details in alt!
#art #bookcovers
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if you’re looking for some #comics to add to your collection in the new year, @mhcaliwrites.com is partnering with some incredibly hot artists artists for THE HECTIC LOVE LIVES OF THE MYTHICAL;
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
sign up for the pre-launch now!
#art
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
sign up for the pre-launch now!
#art
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
if you’re looking for some #comics to add to your collection in the new year, @mhcaliwrites.com is partnering with some incredibly hot artists artists for THE HECTIC LOVE LIVES OF THE MYTHICAL;
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
sign up for the pre-launch now!
#art
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
sign up for the pre-launch now!
#art
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i drew two idiot goblins for DOWN DOWN TO GOBLIN TOWN! check it out and see what they are trying to do with their 1 collective braincell. And read loads of amazing goblin comics, too!
December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
i drew two idiot goblins for DOWN DOWN TO GOBLIN TOWN! check it out and see what they are trying to do with their 1 collective braincell. And read loads of amazing goblin comics, too!
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Here is the GROTZILLA lore so far...
mini print for a poster event- grotzilla UP NORF
the world's greatest fanart by the mighty @badmachinery.com (framed in my studio!)
super grotty mini poster
merch that should exist also by badmachinery (go buy all his comics!)
mini print for a poster event- grotzilla UP NORF
the world's greatest fanart by the mighty @badmachinery.com (framed in my studio!)
super grotty mini poster
merch that should exist also by badmachinery (go buy all his comics!)
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Here is the GROTZILLA lore so far...
mini print for a poster event- grotzilla UP NORF
the world's greatest fanart by the mighty @badmachinery.com (framed in my studio!)
super grotty mini poster
merch that should exist also by badmachinery (go buy all his comics!)
mini print for a poster event- grotzilla UP NORF
the world's greatest fanart by the mighty @badmachinery.com (framed in my studio!)
super grotty mini poster
merch that should exist also by badmachinery (go buy all his comics!)
Reposted by carlydraws
I also have a print shop in the US, shipping worldwide! (including some grotzillas! and more)
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I also have a print shop in the US, shipping worldwide! (including some grotzillas! and more)
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
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Making more grotty grotzilla collages, i like to make them up as I go, as a fun change of pace from my usual planned-out work, and it's fun to see how they turn out!
This one is textured paper, charcoal, acrylic paint medium, tippex pen & fluorescent card. Loads of textured and layered bits!
#art
This one is textured paper, charcoal, acrylic paint medium, tippex pen & fluorescent card. Loads of textured and layered bits!
#art
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Making more grotty grotzilla collages, i like to make them up as I go, as a fun change of pace from my usual planned-out work, and it's fun to see how they turn out!
This one is textured paper, charcoal, acrylic paint medium, tippex pen & fluorescent card. Loads of textured and layered bits!
#art
This one is textured paper, charcoal, acrylic paint medium, tippex pen & fluorescent card. Loads of textured and layered bits!
#art
i drew two idiot goblins for DOWN DOWN TO GOBLIN TOWN! check it out and see what they are trying to do with their 1 collective braincell. And read loads of amazing goblin comics, too!
December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
i drew two idiot goblins for DOWN DOWN TO GOBLIN TOWN! check it out and see what they are trying to do with their 1 collective braincell. And read loads of amazing goblin comics, too!
I have cautiously reopened US/Canada shipping for international grotzilla fans! please be aware of potential customs fees & shipping maybe taking ages
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I have cautiously reopened US/Canada shipping for international grotzilla fans! please be aware of potential customs fees & shipping maybe taking ages
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
non grotzilla items also available ;-)
If you prefer to order from the US, my inprnt store is here-
www.inprnt.com/gallery/carl...
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hey, I am not gonna doompost about it necessarily but, a glance around will tell you it's a hard & stressful time for artists, and especially so this year
consider dropping a kofi donation, or reposting a shop link, or even just, leave a comment so someone knows you like their work
it does matter
consider dropping a kofi donation, or reposting a shop link, or even just, leave a comment so someone knows you like their work
it does matter
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
hey, I am not gonna doompost about it necessarily but, a glance around will tell you it's a hard & stressful time for artists, and especially so this year
consider dropping a kofi donation, or reposting a shop link, or even just, leave a comment so someone knows you like their work
it does matter
consider dropping a kofi donation, or reposting a shop link, or even just, leave a comment so someone knows you like their work
it does matter
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⚔️NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY ISSUES FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN are out now🧙♀️
Featuring new Jirel of Joiry, a Sword & Planet special issue, a feast of art...🤩
Available in:
💻 Accessible digital
📖 Classic softcover
and
📚 Luxurious hardcover formats
Get them direct from our site 👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com
Featuring new Jirel of Joiry, a Sword & Planet special issue, a feast of art...🤩
Available in:
💻 Accessible digital
📖 Classic softcover
and
📚 Luxurious hardcover formats
Get them direct from our site 👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
⚔️NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY ISSUES FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN are out now🧙♀️
Featuring new Jirel of Joiry, a Sword & Planet special issue, a feast of art...🤩
Available in:
💻 Accessible digital
📖 Classic softcover
and
📚 Luxurious hardcover formats
Get them direct from our site 👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com
Featuring new Jirel of Joiry, a Sword & Planet special issue, a feast of art...🤩
Available in:
💻 Accessible digital
📖 Classic softcover
and
📚 Luxurious hardcover formats
Get them direct from our site 👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com
i also have non- grotzilla things!
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
i also have non- grotzilla things!
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
This is SHARDS, a piece inspired by Isildur in LOTR.
The halftone piece will be in the next Tolktember zine from @rogueprintco.bsky.social check it out!
This version is layered up & drawn into with pencil, gold ink, crayon, & wax pencils to make a new thing.
Reposted by carlydraws
NEW PRINTS & STICKERS are up on my Online Shop!! 🌟❤️🔥
If you like Let’s Go Karaoke and/or classic Hong Kong food, check out the new goodies!! 👀🥟🀄️🎤🎵🎶
US Shipping back!! Thanks so much 🫶❤️❤️
❤️ goodluckfriend.square.site ❤️
If you like Let’s Go Karaoke and/or classic Hong Kong food, check out the new goodies!! 👀🥟🀄️🎤🎵🎶
US Shipping back!! Thanks so much 🫶❤️❤️
❤️ goodluckfriend.square.site ❤️
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW PRINTS & STICKERS are up on my Online Shop!! 🌟❤️🔥
If you like Let’s Go Karaoke and/or classic Hong Kong food, check out the new goodies!! 👀🥟🀄️🎤🎵🎶
US Shipping back!! Thanks so much 🫶❤️❤️
❤️ goodluckfriend.square.site ❤️
If you like Let’s Go Karaoke and/or classic Hong Kong food, check out the new goodies!! 👀🥟🀄️🎤🎵🎶
US Shipping back!! Thanks so much 🫶❤️❤️
❤️ goodluckfriend.square.site ❤️
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