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
@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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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!)
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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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#SelfPromoSaturday time once again!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
a close up of a feather with the words " lemme see " written below it
Alt: a close up Grogu from the madalorian with the words " lemme see " written below it
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#SelfPromoSaturday time once again!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
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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Here's the actual poster :-D no tinsel in the real one (you can draw your own in if you like)
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Here's the actual poster :-D no tinsel in the real one (you can draw your own in if you like)
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Here's my UK studio shop where i have original drawings and collages, plus special short run posters.. and new...
GROTZILLA FAN CLUB HOLO STICKERS!!
Any order with everyone's favourite giant lizard get one included for free. ❤️🦖
carlydraws.sumupstore.com
studio shop closes next week for xmas!
GROTZILLA FAN CLUB HOLO STICKERS!!
Any order with everyone's favourite giant lizard get one included for free. ❤️🦖
carlydraws.sumupstore.com
studio shop closes next week for xmas!
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Here's my UK studio shop where i have original drawings and collages, plus special short run posters.. and new...
GROTZILLA FAN CLUB HOLO STICKERS!!
Any order with everyone's favourite giant lizard get one included for free. ❤️🦖
carlydraws.sumupstore.com
studio shop closes next week for xmas!
GROTZILLA FAN CLUB HOLO STICKERS!!
Any order with everyone's favourite giant lizard get one included for free. ❤️🦖
carlydraws.sumupstore.com
studio shop closes next week for xmas!
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me: it's 1700 words how much could it possibly make me cry
me five minutes later: WUH HUH HUH HUH HUH 😭
me five minutes later: WUH HUH HUH HUH HUH 😭
Anyway is this the story I had published this year that made the most people claim to have leaked their precious vital essences out of their eyes? MAYBE. Am I thinking about the end of the world a lot? (A lot a lot a lot?) YES.
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
Everyone Keeps Saying Probably - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
Publisher's Note: Please enjoy this short story by Premee Mohamed, who, coincidentally(!!), has a book out from Psychopomp on February 11th. It's called One
psychopomp.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
me: it's 1700 words how much could it possibly make me cry
me five minutes later: WUH HUH HUH HUH HUH 😭
me five minutes later: WUH HUH HUH HUH HUH 😭
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
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good morning, beloveds 🖤
would you like to read some of our deathly beautiful issue 40?
well, here it is!
fully rolled-out and yours to read 💀
psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...
would you like to read some of our deathly beautiful issue 40?
well, here it is!
fully rolled-out and yours to read 💀
psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...
The Deadlands - Issue 40 | Psychopomp
Guest edited by Vajra Chandrasekera, including the work of: Malena Salazar Maciá, Belle Biscotti, Testimony Odey, Shana Ross, Erin Ulm, Matthew Wollin, Laila Amado, Jason Pearce, R.B. Lemberg, Kat Sed...
psychopomp.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
good morning, beloveds 🖤
would you like to read some of our deathly beautiful issue 40?
well, here it is!
fully rolled-out and yours to read 💀
psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...
would you like to read some of our deathly beautiful issue 40?
well, here it is!
fully rolled-out and yours to read 💀
psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...
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I did lots of exclusive drawings for the collector's edition of Cairn!
Ready to take your climbing experience to the next level?
Cairn’s deluxe edition gives you three exclusive keepsakes to personalize Aava’s backpack. You’ll also be able to get ready for your climb thanks to Marcel and Pontus’ rugged expedition survival guide!
Cairn’s deluxe edition gives you three exclusive keepsakes to personalize Aava’s backpack. You’ll also be able to get ready for your climb thanks to Marcel and Pontus’ rugged expedition survival guide!
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I did lots of exclusive drawings for the collector's edition of Cairn!
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#COMPANIONSofCHRISTMAS: ILEX and HELIX!
Santa isn't the only one with companions; Mrs. Claus has a few of her own. Among them are Ilex and Helix (the Holly and the Ivy), her oldest & most trusted bosom friends/comrades-in-arms from her days among the Dryads. 1/
Santa isn't the only one with companions; Mrs. Claus has a few of her own. Among them are Ilex and Helix (the Holly and the Ivy), her oldest & most trusted bosom friends/comrades-in-arms from her days among the Dryads. 1/
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#COMPANIONSofCHRISTMAS: ILEX and HELIX!
Santa isn't the only one with companions; Mrs. Claus has a few of her own. Among them are Ilex and Helix (the Holly and the Ivy), her oldest & most trusted bosom friends/comrades-in-arms from her days among the Dryads. 1/
Santa isn't the only one with companions; Mrs. Claus has a few of her own. Among them are Ilex and Helix (the Holly and the Ivy), her oldest & most trusted bosom friends/comrades-in-arms from her days among the Dryads. 1/
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yeah sorry this is all from an exhibit at Musée Guimet in paris
i don't know how they got an original Otomo but look at this beauty
i don't know how they got an original Otomo but look at this beauty
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
yeah sorry this is all from an exhibit at Musée Guimet in paris
i don't know how they got an original Otomo but look at this beauty
i don't know how they got an original Otomo but look at this beauty