jaen nighly || welaway
@jnb.art
illustrator of the fantastic & the macabre, metal musician, & old-school skate rat
"professionally tired with decades of experience."
// pronounced like "jane" //
🏳️⚧️ she/her
📨 [email protected]
💼 https://jnb.art
"professionally tired with decades of experience."
// pronounced like "jane" //
🏳️⚧️ she/her
📨 [email protected]
💼 https://jnb.art
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jaen nighly || welaway
@jnb.art
· Jul 9
i'm jaen nighly, a trans illustrator, specializing in b&w art.
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
*poking cloudflare with stick* "c'mon, do somethin'"
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
*poking cloudflare with stick* "c'mon, do somethin'"
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Reading Hellpiercers tonight, what a gorgeous book
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Reading Hellpiercers tonight, what a gorgeous book
the idea of passkeys is good, but the experience of actually using them is a pain in the ass that seems to end with me doing more clicks and interface interaction than if i just used my username and password. so i will be a passkey hater until it's better.
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
the idea of passkeys is good, but the experience of actually using them is a pain in the ass that seems to end with me doing more clicks and interface interaction than if i just used my username and password. so i will be a passkey hater until it's better.
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designers who release projects on itch, please include the credits on your main project page!! not only is it virtuous to emphasize that nearly all projects are team efforts, but also I want to know who worked on something without needing to squint at some screenshot
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
designers who release projects on itch, please include the credits on your main project page!! not only is it virtuous to emphasize that nearly all projects are team efforts, but also I want to know who worked on something without needing to squint at some screenshot
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In one sense, when you read or perform these rituals, it's pretty clear that it's very, very easy to mess some of it up, by accident or misread. By using a rose instead of a lily because the passage uses an obscure reference. There's the sense that you're probably getting it a bit Wrong
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
In one sense, when you read or perform these rituals, it's pretty clear that it's very, very easy to mess some of it up, by accident or misread. By using a rose instead of a lily because the passage uses an obscure reference. There's the sense that you're probably getting it a bit Wrong
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I sort of focused on presenting a lot of symbols with ambiguous purpose or meaning, forcing you to make some assumptions or maybe investigate the open question through play. In part this was influence by reading/doing weird Abramelin rituals in the woods and the particular way they worldbuild
November 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I sort of focused on presenting a lot of symbols with ambiguous purpose or meaning, forcing you to make some assumptions or maybe investigate the open question through play. In part this was influence by reading/doing weird Abramelin rituals in the woods and the particular way they worldbuild
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A few close friends have been reading HELLPIERCERS for the first time and discussing their interpretation of the setting details and it's pretty neat watching folks diverge
November 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
A few close friends have been reading HELLPIERCERS for the first time and discussing their interpretation of the setting details and it's pretty neat watching folks diverge
final cover art for @percypropa.bsky.social’s We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights. peep the next post in the thread for a timelapse of my drawing process on this one.
pick it up right now, right here: urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
pick it up right now, right here: urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
final cover art for @percypropa.bsky.social’s We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights. peep the next post in the thread for a timelapse of my drawing process on this one.
pick it up right now, right here: urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
pick it up right now, right here: urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
coffee mug that’s definitely not for me that says:
“don’t talk to me until i’ve had my 3-8 hour lamentation cycle of drawing an unnecessary amount of architectural detail in 3-point perspective, which i told myself i wasn’t gonna do this time, but i did it again anyway.”
“don’t talk to me until i’ve had my 3-8 hour lamentation cycle of drawing an unnecessary amount of architectural detail in 3-point perspective, which i told myself i wasn’t gonna do this time, but i did it again anyway.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
coffee mug that’s definitely not for me that says:
“don’t talk to me until i’ve had my 3-8 hour lamentation cycle of drawing an unnecessary amount of architectural detail in 3-point perspective, which i told myself i wasn’t gonna do this time, but i did it again anyway.”
“don’t talk to me until i’ve had my 3-8 hour lamentation cycle of drawing an unnecessary amount of architectural detail in 3-point perspective, which i told myself i wasn’t gonna do this time, but i did it again anyway.”
fry scream sustain drill in the car. 30+ seconds isn’t bad 😮💨
November 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
fry scream sustain drill in the car. 30+ seconds isn’t bad 😮💨
shredding the gnar at the southgate house revival open mic
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
shredding the gnar at the southgate house revival open mic
had a dream where everyone at my old high school got really into generative AI & i had to fight them all like hack & slash enemy waves in a video game while i screamed how humiliated they all are going to be when the bubble bursts.
i can't say for sure yet if it was a nightmare, cathartic, or both.
i can't say for sure yet if it was a nightmare, cathartic, or both.
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
had a dream where everyone at my old high school got really into generative AI & i had to fight them all like hack & slash enemy waves in a video game while i screamed how humiliated they all are going to be when the bubble bursts.
i can't say for sure yet if it was a nightmare, cathartic, or both.
i can't say for sure yet if it was a nightmare, cathartic, or both.
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Look at this cool game I edited
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Look at this cool game I edited
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new @percypropa.bsky.social dropped
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
new @percypropa.bsky.social dropped
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Go check out this fantastic game I had the pleasure of doing the layout for!
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Go check out this fantastic game I had the pleasure of doing the layout for!
Reposted by jaen nighly || welaway
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
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it was a joy and a privilege drawing the cover for this and you have GOT pick up WE WANDER BENEATH RADIANT LIGHTS from kyle asap!!!
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
it was a joy and a privilege drawing the cover for this and you have GOT pick up WE WANDER BENEATH RADIANT LIGHTS from kyle asap!!!
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It's about redemption, purgatory, and reconciling the past.
The full release would not be possible without @alamhigo.bsky.social my trusty editor, @jnb.art who did the fantastic cover, @neonrot.bsky.social whose sickass layout redefined this game, and funding from @tabletopartsfund.org!
The full release would not be possible without @alamhigo.bsky.social my trusty editor, @jnb.art who did the fantastic cover, @neonrot.bsky.social whose sickass layout redefined this game, and funding from @tabletopartsfund.org!
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
It's about redemption, purgatory, and reconciling the past.
The full release would not be possible without @alamhigo.bsky.social my trusty editor, @jnb.art who did the fantastic cover, @neonrot.bsky.social whose sickass layout redefined this game, and funding from @tabletopartsfund.org!
The full release would not be possible without @alamhigo.bsky.social my trusty editor, @jnb.art who did the fantastic cover, @neonrot.bsky.social whose sickass layout redefined this game, and funding from @tabletopartsfund.org!
it was a joy and a privilege drawing the cover for this and you have GOT pick up WE WANDER BENEATH RADIANT LIGHTS from kyle asap!!!
Pleased to tell y'all that We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights is OUT IN FULL!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
urania-games.itch.io/we-wander-be...
This game was originally written in a fever dream state for @shoutingcrow.bsky.social's Below A Bad Moon Jam. Today, she's fully released with all the bells and whistles!
We Wander Beneath Radiant Lights by Urania Games
A solo game about facing the past.
urania-games.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
it was a joy and a privilege drawing the cover for this and you have GOT pick up WE WANDER BENEATH RADIANT LIGHTS from kyle asap!!!
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Workers with @kickstarterunited.org end their six-week strike victorious, enshrining 4-day work weeks and salary floors while also adding protections against gen AI replacing human labor.
Kickstarter United ends six-week strike with a resounding victory
Workers secure a 4-day work week, minimum salary floor, and protection against AI.
www.rascal.news
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Workers with @kickstarterunited.org end their six-week strike victorious, enshrining 4-day work weeks and salary floors while also adding protections against gen AI replacing human labor.
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i'm jaen nighly, a trans illustrator, specializing in b&w art.
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
July 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
i'm jaen nighly, a trans illustrator, specializing in b&w art.
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
i'm open for commissions of the fantastic, macabre, & sublime. i'm particularly interested in doing covers, splash pages, posters, & other large pieces.
DM or email to get in my queue!
💼 jnb.art
✉️ [email protected]
#portfolioday
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when people say “adhd is a superpower”
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
when people say “adhd is a superpower”
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me talking my family and friends into being socialists
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
me talking my family and friends into being socialists
why do i keep waking up at 6am!? 😩
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
why do i keep waking up at 6am!? 😩
when people say “adhd is a superpower”
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
when people say “adhd is a superpower”