Shannon Stamey
@wsstamey.bsky.social
Professional freelance traditional artist and illustrator. Golden Age, fantasy, horror, pulp, film.
Human playlist. French fry enthusiast.
Just making pictures and lattes during the Apocalypse.
COMMISSIONS OPEN. No AI.
patreon.com/octoberillustrations
Human playlist. French fry enthusiast.
Just making pictures and lattes during the Apocalypse.
COMMISSIONS OPEN. No AI.
patreon.com/octoberillustrations
Two preliminary sketches for canceled projects from earlier this year.
One was for a Netflix series on Alice Roosevelt and the other for a charity event.
Very different genres, but both would’ve been fun to complete.
One was for a Netflix series on Alice Roosevelt and the other for a charity event.
Very different genres, but both would’ve been fun to complete.
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Two preliminary sketches for canceled projects from earlier this year.
One was for a Netflix series on Alice Roosevelt and the other for a charity event.
Very different genres, but both would’ve been fun to complete.
One was for a Netflix series on Alice Roosevelt and the other for a charity event.
Very different genres, but both would’ve been fun to complete.
-The Clockmaker.
2013.
Oil and pencil on canvas.
48”x48”.
-Father Time.
2016.
Oil and pencil on wood.
24”x36”.
Two approaches for the same idea. The first is still the largest piece I’ve done and donated in 2014.
The second was for a show I had in Indianapolis in 2015.
2013.
Oil and pencil on canvas.
48”x48”.
-Father Time.
2016.
Oil and pencil on wood.
24”x36”.
Two approaches for the same idea. The first is still the largest piece I’ve done and donated in 2014.
The second was for a show I had in Indianapolis in 2015.
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
-The Clockmaker.
2013.
Oil and pencil on canvas.
48”x48”.
-Father Time.
2016.
Oil and pencil on wood.
24”x36”.
Two approaches for the same idea. The first is still the largest piece I’ve done and donated in 2014.
The second was for a show I had in Indianapolis in 2015.
2013.
Oil and pencil on canvas.
48”x48”.
-Father Time.
2016.
Oil and pencil on wood.
24”x36”.
Two approaches for the same idea. The first is still the largest piece I’ve done and donated in 2014.
The second was for a show I had in Indianapolis in 2015.
November.
2002.
Charcoal over oil on paper.
15”x20”. (I think)
SOLD.
I owe this piece a lot to any of the successes I’ve had as an illustrator. She became my first ‘fan-favorite’ and landed me my first art director job when the lady that would end up hiring me bought it from a small show.
2002.
Charcoal over oil on paper.
15”x20”. (I think)
SOLD.
I owe this piece a lot to any of the successes I’ve had as an illustrator. She became my first ‘fan-favorite’ and landed me my first art director job when the lady that would end up hiring me bought it from a small show.
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
November.
2002.
Charcoal over oil on paper.
15”x20”. (I think)
SOLD.
I owe this piece a lot to any of the successes I’ve had as an illustrator. She became my first ‘fan-favorite’ and landed me my first art director job when the lady that would end up hiring me bought it from a small show.
2002.
Charcoal over oil on paper.
15”x20”. (I think)
SOLD.
I owe this piece a lot to any of the successes I’ve had as an illustrator. She became my first ‘fan-favorite’ and landed me my first art director job when the lady that would end up hiring me bought it from a small show.
Little Dipper.
2007.
Charcoal and pencil over oil on paper.
16”x20”.
SOLD.
This was a revamp of a poster design I did at my first art director job.
2007.
Charcoal and pencil over oil on paper.
16”x20”.
SOLD.
This was a revamp of a poster design I did at my first art director job.
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Little Dipper.
2007.
Charcoal and pencil over oil on paper.
16”x20”.
SOLD.
This was a revamp of a poster design I did at my first art director job.
2007.
Charcoal and pencil over oil on paper.
16”x20”.
SOLD.
This was a revamp of a poster design I did at my first art director job.
Black suit Spider-Man study.
DISCOUNTED: $175
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal on Strathmore toned paper.
11”x14”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
DISCOUNTED: $175
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal on Strathmore toned paper.
11”x14”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Black suit Spider-Man study.
DISCOUNTED: $175
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal on Strathmore toned paper.
11”x14”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
DISCOUNTED: $175
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal on Strathmore toned paper.
11”x14”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
Mister Miracle, Zatanna and Gotham by Gaslight were private commissions.
Charcoal, pencil, oil and ink on paper and wood.
Charcoal, pencil, oil and ink on paper and wood.
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Mister Miracle, Zatanna and Gotham by Gaslight were private commissions.
Charcoal, pencil, oil and ink on paper and wood.
Charcoal, pencil, oil and ink on paper and wood.
Some comic pieces from over the years.
2014-2014.
Oil and pencil on paper.
SOLD.
2014-2014.
Oil and pencil on paper.
SOLD.
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Some comic pieces from over the years.
2014-2014.
Oil and pencil on paper.
SOLD.
2014-2014.
Oil and pencil on paper.
SOLD.
The Tiny Craftsman.
2014.
Graphite on parchment.
11”x14”.
Christmas card illustration.
SOLD.
2014.
Graphite on parchment.
11”x14”.
Christmas card illustration.
SOLD.
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Tiny Craftsman.
2014.
Graphite on parchment.
11”x14”.
Christmas card illustration.
SOLD.
2014.
Graphite on parchment.
11”x14”.
Christmas card illustration.
SOLD.
Luna. Study.
Charcoal on newsprint.
18”x24”.
SOLD.
Charcoal on newsprint.
18”x24”.
SOLD.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Luna. Study.
Charcoal on newsprint.
18”x24”.
SOLD.
Charcoal on newsprint.
18”x24”.
SOLD.
Dolls.
2022-2024.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper.
3”x5” each.
SOLD.
I’ll post better images of the individual pieces when I find my damn flash drive they’re on.
2022-2024.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper.
3”x5” each.
SOLD.
I’ll post better images of the individual pieces when I find my damn flash drive they’re on.
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Dolls.
2022-2024.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper.
3”x5” each.
SOLD.
I’ll post better images of the individual pieces when I find my damn flash drive they’re on.
2022-2024.
Oil, pencil and charcoal on paper.
3”x5” each.
SOLD.
I’ll post better images of the individual pieces when I find my damn flash drive they’re on.
Labyrinth study.
2024.
Pencil, charcoal and ink on toned Strathmore paper.
11”x14”.
SOLD.
2024.
Pencil, charcoal and ink on toned Strathmore paper.
11”x14”.
SOLD.
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Labyrinth study.
2024.
Pencil, charcoal and ink on toned Strathmore paper.
11”x14”.
SOLD.
2024.
Pencil, charcoal and ink on toned Strathmore paper.
11”x14”.
SOLD.
Working on a commission back at my old apartment in Indianapolis.
2019.
2019.
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Working on a commission back at my old apartment in Indianapolis.
2019.
2019.
2020.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 AM
2020.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
Reference photo vs. study.
I’m sweating buckets through that dense-ass coat.
The shoot turned out well though.
I still need to get to a finished draft of the illustration.
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Stars.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Stars.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
2015.
Preliminary sketch on newsprint and finished art.
Oil on wood.
24”x36”.
SOLD.
Lisa and the Devil.
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Lisa and the Devil.
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
2022.
Private commission.
Oil on Arches oil paper.
24”x36”.
#horrorart #posterart #mariobava
Gentleman Wolf.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Gentleman Wolf.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
2021.
Private commission.
Graphic and Prismacolor Verithin pencil on toned gray Strathmore paper.
11”x17”.
Hastur study.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Hastur study.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Oil and pencil on paper.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
Brooklyn
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Brooklyn
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
2015.
Directed by John Crowley
Cinematography by Yves Belange
Krampus.
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Krampus.
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
2014.
Pencil on parchment.
11”x14”.
Illustration for a Christmas card set.
SOLD.
#krampus #illustration
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
November 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
Private commission.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Private commission.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
2025.
Derwent lightfast pencil on black Canson paper.
11”x17”.
He’s all finished and listed for sale.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
@realgdt.bsky.social Thank you again for giving us all something so beautiful right when we needed it.
#Frankenstein #Illustration #Traditionalart
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
@realgdt.bsky.social Thank you again for giving us all something so beautiful right when we needed it.
#Frankenstein #Illustration #Traditionalart
November 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
He’s all finished and listed for sale.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
@realgdt.bsky.social Thank you again for giving us all something so beautiful right when we needed it.
#Frankenstein #Illustration #Traditionalart
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on Canson paper.
11”x17”.
DM for purchase inquiries.
@realgdt.bsky.social Thank you again for giving us all something so beautiful right when we needed it.
#Frankenstein #Illustration #Traditionalart
Untitled.
2023.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on paper.
12”x18”.
SOLD.
2023.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on paper.
12”x18”.
SOLD.
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Untitled.
2023.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on paper.
12”x18”.
SOLD.
2023.
Prismacolor Verithin pencil and charcoal over watercolor wash on paper.
12”x18”.
SOLD.
Eldritch Medusa.
2024.
Derwent lightfast pencil over watercolor wash on paper with oil border.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Derwent lightfast pencil over watercolor wash on paper with oil border.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Eldritch Medusa.
2024.
Derwent lightfast pencil over watercolor wash on paper with oil border.
11”x17”.
SOLD.
2024.
Derwent lightfast pencil over watercolor wash on paper with oil border.
11”x17”.
SOLD.