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“She walks forward with courage and determination, moving through the winds that rush by as she makes her way through The Guiding Woods. Although the path ahead is uncertain, she has learned to become sure of one thing: Herself.”

Courage is the second piece in my trilogy, The Guiding Woods. The Guiding Woods is a metaphorical representation of my experience over the last couple years and how I feel navigating life. It is my own imaginative world that connects us to the natural, magical, and spiritual. 🍃💚

Conceptually, if the first piece (Guidance) is about gearing up to head into the unknown, the uncharted, the dark (and potentially scary) forest, then Courage is about actually facing and navigating the dark (and potentially scary) forest, the unknown journey that is Life.

“Courage”

Pencil Drawing 11” x 22”

Digital Painting

#art #illustration #fantasy illustration #fantasy art #fantasy artist #forest #magical forest

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Continuing with my series inspired by The Seven Endless from Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics (now also a TV show and audiobook series, all of which I recommend.)

This piece is inspired by Destiny of the Seven Endless and my interpretation of the character. I envision Destiny walking along the path of fate in his gardens, created with each step from the pages of his Book. 📖

This piece is a pencil drawing with digital painting ✏️🎨

My website: www.RachelPerciphone.com

Patreon: www.Patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

#art #illustration #comics #digital painting #fanart #sandman #sandman fanart #endless #the endless #the seven endless #Destiny #fantasy artist #fantasy art #rachel perciphone

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A couple years ago, I began drawing a series of work inspired by The Seven Endless from Neil Gaiman’s Sandman and my interpretation of the characters. I originally wanted to release them all at once, but instead, before too much time passes by, I’ll begin with the end! 💀

This piece is especially inspired by my favorite Death quote: “When the first living thing existed, I was there, waiting. When the last living thing dies, my job will be finished. I’ll put the chairs on the tables, turn out the lights, and lock the universe behind me when I leave.”

💀 ☕️

Pencil Drawing w/ Digital Painting

My website: www.RachelPerciphone.com

Patreon: www.Patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

#sandman #sandman fanart #death #the seven endless #the endless #endless #artists on tumblr #illustration #comics

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Rosethorn Acolyte 🌹 ⚔️ My interpretation of the Magic: The Gathering card. A Druid elf nurtures her rose garden in the ruins of a battlefield.

I had such a fun time with this portfolio piece, which I created during a SmArt School mentorship with Scott Fischer and Greg Manchess. 🙂

I’d love to illustrate more work for fantasy RPGs & card games!

My website: www.RachelPerciphone.com

Patreon: www.patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RachelPerciphone

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Perciphone

#fantasy artist #fantasy art #magic the gathering #magic: the gathering #mtgart #druid elf #druid #roses #rose #elf

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“The Frog Maiden” - Loosely inspired by the Grimm Fairy Tale “The Frog King”. This piece depicts a maiden, protector of the pond and friend of the frogs, accepting a golden gift from their amphibian King.

11” x 22” pencil drawing with digital painting

My website: www.RachelPerciphone.com

My Patreon community: www.patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

#grimm fairy tales #fairy tale #fairy tales #fairytales #illustration #frogs #art #fantasy art #the frog king #fantasy artist #illustrator #book illustration

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This is a (roughly) 9" x 12" pencil drawing with digital painting of Red Riding Hood gathering flowers in the woods with her wolf companions.

My website: www.RachelPerciphone.com My Patreon community: www.patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

#red riding hood #grimm fairy tales #grimm #little red riding hood #fantasy art #fantasy #wolves #wolf #woodland #fairy tales #folklore #middle grade fantasy #ya fantasy

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Here is the cover illustration I made for “Children of Dr. Moreau” by Jared Battaglia, a YA biopunk science fiction story from the world of H.G. Wells.

Described by the author as "on the mature side of Young Adult fiction with a PG-13 feel... [Children of Dr. Moreau is] a gritty and grounded reimagining of the HG Wells classic where this time the young human-animal hybrids take center stage."

#ya fantasy #book cover #cover #cover art #Book Cover Art #cover illustration #book cover illustration #urban fantasy #ya fiction #science fiction #cover artist

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The cover illustration I made for The Omega by G. A. Finocchiaro (available on Amazon, B&N, etc). 

This book focuses on the fractured and twisted past of Jacinda, Tony's fiancé, and what the impact of these fractures might be for her present and future and the fate of the world. As usual, there are more than a few surprises along the way. At the end of the trail of breadcrumbs, we might end up with more questions than answers...

#ya fantasy #book cover #Book Cover Art #book cover illustration #cover art #cover illustration #cover #ya horror #dark fantasy #urban fantasy #ya fiction #YA Books #fantasy #supernatural #cover artist

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Here are the four characters I illustrated for the collectible cards stretch goal for The O.Z. #2 Kickstarter campaign! The O.Z. is an adventurous fantasy comic that continues the story of O.Z. in a reimagined, and perhaps a little twisted, way.

#wizard of Oz #the o.z. #oz #comics #character portraits #character portrait #oz comic #O.Z. comic #indie comics #Dorothy #tin soldier #prince of lions #scarecrow

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"Guidance" is a personal work about learning to listen to my intuition and my inner guides as I carve my own path into the unknown while remembering where I came from and reconnecting with my roots. This is something I believe most of us cab relate to in one way or another. And if you pick up on any Snow White vibes too, I don't mind! :)

(As a side note about remembering where I came from: The nature and animals in this piece can all be found in upstate NY, where I grew up! All things I remember and love about growing up in those beautiful hills and valleys. Except when the bears would dig through the trash.) 🐻

Pencil Drawing and Mixed Media Painting (oil & digital)

If you'd like to learn more about this piece, check out the free, public post I shared with my Patreon community!

Stay tuned for limited edition prints, which will be available soon on my website. :)

#fantasy #fantasy art #fantasy illustration #animals #animal art #nature #nature art #supernatural art #ya fantasy #middle grade fantasy #digital art #illustration #art #digital painting #mixed media art

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A portrait of Medusa, who is one of my favorite characters of Greek mythology. To me, she radiates beauty and strength!

11"x17" pencil graphite drawing on vellum bristol paper, digital painting

A time-lapse video of the digital painting process is available on my Patreon in the $5+ tier: www.patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

A Limited Edition, hand-embellished, signed & numbered print is available in my online shop here: www.RachelPerciphone.com/Shop

#mythology #greek mythology #mythology art #greek mythology art #medusa #digital painting #snakes #medusa art #fantasy #limited edition print #art #digital art #illustration

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The cover illustration I made for The Raptor by G. A. Finocchiaro (available on Amazon, B&N, etc). It is a YA supernatural love story that is dark, with a glimmer of hope!

Here is the author’s marketing description:

The world went mad when Tony lost Jacinda. She was the love of his life, an enigmatic musician he thought he knew everything about-but her dark secrets left him with more questions than answers.

Unraveling the past with his therapist opened cracks inside his wounded heart and mind, unleashing a night full of terrors. Were they real? Was his mind finally coming undone?

The Thirteen, a collective of mythological gods, are hunting Tony. Led by a vicious stranger named Malus, the Thirteen are on the cusp of fulfilling a mysterious plan when Tony falls into their malicious crosshairs. To survive, Tony must dig through his own secrets to unlock the truth, which includes a return to the site of his worst nightmares: Grace Falls, Pennsylvania, where Tony met and lost Jacinda.

But Tony's not alone-the five voices in his head are there to guide him.

#ya fantasy #book cover #cover illustration #cover #horror #ya horror #dark fantasy #ya fiction #ya books #books #cover art #fantasy #supernatural #love story

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Inspired by Persephone & Cerebus of Greek mythology!

11"x17" pencil drawing on 12"x18" vellum bristol paper, digital painting.

A time-lapse video of the digital painting process is available on my Patreon in the $5+ tier. www.patreon.com/RachelPerciphone

Prints are available in my online shop on my website: www.RachelPerciphone.com/Shop

#mythology #greek mythology #illustration #Persephone #Cerebus #dogs #skulls #flowers and skulls #goddess of spring #queen of the underworld

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The Swan King

A 10”x14” drawing and digital painting inspired by Ludwig II of Bavaria, AKA The Swan King, an eccentric king best known for building lavish fairy-tale castles and his obsession with the work of music composer Richard Wagner. He met a sad and suspicious watery end...

Prints are available in my online shop on my website! Www.RachelPerciphone.com/Shop

#swan king #Ludwig ii of Bavaria #royalty #king #swan #fantasy illustration #the swan king

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A book cover illustration for a collection of short stories titled “Grace Falls” by G.A. Finocchiaro. A bit of horror, a splash of comedy, a pinch of Lovecraft, and a lot of fun!

#middle grade fantasy #middle grade book cover #middle grade books #ya books #ya book cover #fiction #cover illustration #book cover illustration

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Dracula & Wives

Inspired by Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the three wives that appear in the film.

11"x14" Pencil Graphite, Digital Painting (there is also a finished oil painting, which already has a happy home)

A time-lapse video of the painting process is available on my Patreon in the $5+ tier.

#Dracula #bela lugosi #horror #horror art #vampires #vampire art #classic Dracula #illustration

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The Girl of Broken Pieces

Inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of fixing pottery with (often gold) lacquer.

Prints are available in my online shop on my website: www.RachelPerciphone.com/Shop

#kintsugi #broken heart #heart #digital art #fantasy art #ya fantasy #illustration #middle grade fantasy