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Anthony Ortega (he/him)

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Naturally curious. Creator of things. Teacher of things. Always listening to music. Open to #art commissions.

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I was once very congested from being sick and blowing my nose didn’t do anything; nibbling on raw garlic cloves was the only thing that opened up my nasal passages (I hate breathing through my mouth)

04.03.2026 06:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale, high contrast drawing showing a young woman’s face in the foreground looking into at the viewer with a slightly worried look. Behind her stretched a hallways with doors on either side, and a dark horned figure in at the end of the hallway. Its shadow is stretching down the hallway towards the woman, and in the face of the shadow is seen two small but bright white eyes looking at the woman and bright white teeth in the shape of a smile. Across the top is the name β€œEvillica”

A grayscale, high contrast drawing showing a young woman’s face in the foreground looking into at the viewer with a slightly worried look. Behind her stretched a hallways with doors on either side, and a dark horned figure in at the end of the hallway. Its shadow is stretching down the hallway towards the woman, and in the face of the shadow is seen two small but bright white eyes looking at the woman and bright white teeth in the shape of a smile. Across the top is the name β€œEvillica”

#Evillica fan art #horror #weird #grayscale #creepy

24.02.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photograph of a framed art print positioned in the snow. The art print is of the book cover for Small Bites: Weird Flash Fiction, without the graphic design elements added, and with golden signatures by the author and artist in view.

Photograph of a framed art print positioned in the snow. The art print is of the book cover for Small Bites: Weird Flash Fiction, without the graphic design elements added, and with golden signatures by the author and artist in view.

A buyer of my art just shared a pic of it with a new custom frame. They bought an LE print of an #illustration I did for the book Small Bites: Weird Flash Fiction, available on Amazon. The prints are hand numbered, titled, and signed by me and the author. A few are left; just DM me if interested!

30.01.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of sketch done in grayscale with copic marker. The sketch is of an egg wearing baggy shorts and sneakers. Breaking out of the side of the egg is an arm positioned against the hip area of the egg in a relaxed position. On top of the egg is a trucker cap with googly eyes on the front. Underneath the hat are cracks in the egg originating from under the cap.

A photograph of sketch done in grayscale with copic marker. The sketch is of an egg wearing baggy shorts and sneakers. Breaking out of the side of the egg is an arm positioned against the hip area of the egg in a relaxed position. On top of the egg is a trucker cap with googly eyes on the front. Underneath the hat are cracks in the egg originating from under the cap.

Started experimenting with #copicmarker as I continue to figure out who I am as an artist and what my style is

#art #ink #egg #sketch #grayscale

29.01.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a drawing. The drawing consists of a dark hill in the foreground with a path surrounded by small poles with white flags leading to the lower third of the page. On either side of the path in dark grass are tall pillars with faces carved into the rock at the top. In this distance is a blue city scape surrounded by clouds and a large copper planet in the sky.

A photo of a drawing. The drawing consists of a dark hill in the foreground with a path surrounded by small poles with white flags leading to the lower third of the page. On either side of the path in dark grass are tall pillars with faces carved into the rock at the top. In this distance is a blue city scape surrounded by clouds and a large copper planet in the sky.

First #drawing of 2026 (much later than I wanted). Got some new supplies from Sketchbox, so thought I would try a small sketch to get back into the momentum. I have some fun goals I want to accomplish this year, so poke me if it’s been too long since I posted anything. Onward!

15.01.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of two pencil drawings, a smaller one placed above the other one so both images can clearly be seen but are at angles for more visual interest. The smaller drawing is a side view of an axolotl with bubbles coming from its mouth and they form the shape of the number β€œ67”. The second, larger image, is three cats wearing different medieval / fantasy style gear. The leftmost cat is kneeling and holding a bow with a quiver of arrows on its back. The middle cat is wearing heavier armor and is resting its hands on a sword with the pointy end of the blade touching the ground. The right most cat is wearing a robe, is holding some sort of magical staff in one hand and is creating a small flame with its other hand

A photo of two pencil drawings, a smaller one placed above the other one so both images can clearly be seen but are at angles for more visual interest. The smaller drawing is a side view of an axolotl with bubbles coming from its mouth and they form the shape of the number β€œ67”. The second, larger image, is three cats wearing different medieval / fantasy style gear. The leftmost cat is kneeling and holding a bow with a quiver of arrows on its back. The middle cat is wearing heavier armor and is resting its hands on a sword with the pointy end of the blade touching the ground. The right most cat is wearing a robe, is holding some sort of magical staff in one hand and is creating a small flame with its other hand

Christmas gifts have been completed. Now I need to get some frames.

#christmasgift #axolotl #elderscrolls #khajiit #drawing #noai

21.12.2025 17:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#kahiit #elderscrolls #wip this is taking shape and I’m starting to feel somewhat satisfied with it. One cat left

20.12.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#wip #khajiit #theelderscrolls #cat

19.12.2025 05:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pencil drawing of three anthropomorphic cats in fantasy medieval outfits

Pencil drawing of three anthropomorphic cats in fantasy medieval outfits

Definitely out of my wheelhouse (in terms of art style) and feeling the pressure with Christmas next week, but my son loves our #cats and loves #TheElderScrolls series, so why not imagine our cats as #Khajit?

#fanart #wip #christmasgift

18.12.2025 06:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Small Bites Visit Amazon's Small Bites Page and shop for all Small Bites books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Small Bites

Thank you for the recommendation, I'm always on the look out for inspiration and you are an endless pool of it. I have a friend who just released some micro weird fiction anthologies that may be of interest to you. He has it available as digital and print on demand, so super easy to access.

10.12.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lunchtime #doodle

10.12.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of two ink wash drawings on warped paper. The left drawing shows a bear on the left side facing a bird on a stump on the right side. The right drawing shows a house on a tall, rocky cliff, surrounded by some trees with clouds in the background.

A photo of two ink wash drawings on warped paper. The left drawing shows a bear on the left side facing a bird on a stump on the right side. The right drawing shows a house on a tall, rocky cliff, surrounded by some trees with clouds in the background.

#ink #inkwash #sketch #drawing #bear #bird #house

20 minutes ink wash sketches

05.12.2025 06:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a pencil drawing of an axolotl

A photo of a pencil drawing of an axolotl

#christmas gift #wip #axolotl #lizard #aquatic #drawing #art

03.12.2025 06:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tapping into the zeitgeist 🀣

26.11.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a sketchbook page showing ink sketches of axolotls

A photo of a sketchbook page showing ink sketches of axolotls

#doodling #axolotl #ink #drawing

Some quick sketches as I plan out a image for a T-shirt as a Christmas gift

26.11.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a sketchbook page showing line drawings of cats in different poses

A photo of a sketchbook page showing line drawings of cats in different poses

#cat #gesture #drawings #practice #ink

Practicing cat forms in preparation for a Christmas gift

21.11.2025 04:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot taken of a review for a book on Amazon. The review reads β€œThe cover art sold this book and the contents didn’t disappoint!”

A screenshot taken of a review for a book on Amazon. The review reads β€œThe cover art sold this book and the contents didn’t disappoint!”

This was a pleasant surprise. The #illustration I made for this series of books convinced at least one person :)

You can check out the book with my work on it here.

www.amazon.com/Small-Bites-...

#fantasy #horror #scifi #thriller #romance #fiction

20.11.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#doodle #cat #ink just messing around and learning how to use a new brush pen

19.11.2025 05:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Small Bites: Weird Flash Fiction Amazon.com: Small Bites: Weird Flash Fiction eBook : VandenBerghe, J.D.: Kindle Store

I made a cover #illustration for a #book and it is now live :) If you’re a fan of micro stories, #horror, #scifi, #thriller, #supernatural, and other #fiction, then definitely check it out!

www.amazon.com/Small-Bites-...

14.11.2025 19:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not in a position to buy work from you, but I think your work is great. You have such an interesting, classical style with a slightly exaggerated expression of detail, almost like caricatures. Just keep making art that you want to make and put it out there; someone who needs it will find it

13.11.2025 02:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of deer skull pencil and ink sketches on a sheet of paper that is on top of a book showing deer anatomy

A photo of deer skull pencil and ink sketches on a sheet of paper that is on top of a book showing deer anatomy

Practicing deer skulls for a #wendigo Christmas gift for my son. Going with the contemporary interpretation since it’s how he was introduced to it, but will discuss the original #algonqian mythology at some point. It feels disrespectful perpetuating something that wasn’t part of their stories

12.11.2025 05:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do #insects see #ghosts?

12.11.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the reminder

10.11.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Without seeing the originals, these work well

09.11.2025 01:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale ink wash drawing of a witch holding a broom and raising her arm above her head. There is a streak of light emanating from her hand towards the broom, creating a sort of portal that is allowing ghosts and demons to emerge. The witch is winking at the viewer.

A grayscale ink wash drawing of a witch holding a broom and raising her arm above her head. There is a streak of light emanating from her hand towards the broom, creating a sort of portal that is allowing ghosts and demons to emerge. The witch is winking at the viewer.

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #witch #ghost #demon

Day 31 - The Witching Hour

01.11.2025 05:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale ink wash drawing of a scenic night time view of a lake with a solitary boat and no one inside of it. The glow of a light shines from one end of the boat, suggesting a lantern affixed or hanging from the edge of the boat.

A grayscale ink wash drawing of a scenic night time view of a lake with a solitary boat and no one inside of it. The glow of a light shines from one end of the boat, suggesting a lantern affixed or hanging from the edge of the boat.

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #lake

Day 30 - Forgotten Lantern

31.10.2025 04:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale ink wash drawing of an ambiguous indigenous person bowing down and apparently worshipping an altar with a human skull, vases, bowls, and a large mask affixed to a tall stick. The mask has branches radiating out from the head with vines hanging down from them. There are also vines adorned with trinkets hanging from the jaw of the mask kind of like a beard.

A grayscale ink wash drawing of an ambiguous indigenous person bowing down and apparently worshipping an altar with a human skull, vases, bowls, and a large mask affixed to a tall stick. The mask has branches radiating out from the head with vines hanging down from them. There are also vines adorned with trinkets hanging from the jaw of the mask kind of like a beard.

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #mask #worship

Day 29 - The Old Mask

30.10.2025 04:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale ink wash drawing of the profile view of a gargoyle statue on the side of a building with a cloudy sky in the background

A grayscale ink wash drawing of the profile view of a gargoyle statue on the side of a building with a cloudy sky in the background

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #gargoyle

Day 28 - Gargoyle

29.10.2025 05:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale inkwash drawing of a twisted tree without any leaves against an evening sky and a crescent moon in the background. Coming from the bottom of the tree, within a dark section where thick roots are growing outward from the tree in winding patterns, are skinny white work like creatures, as long as snakes. It is unclear if these skinny, wriggly shapes are individual creatures or all emerging from a single entity

A grayscale inkwash drawing of a twisted tree without any leaves against an evening sky and a crescent moon in the background. Coming from the bottom of the tree, within a dark section where thick roots are growing outward from the tree in winding patterns, are skinny white work like creatures, as long as snakes. It is unclear if these skinny, wriggly shapes are individual creatures or all emerging from a single entity

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #tree #worm

Day 27 - Beneath The Roots

28.10.2025 05:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A grayscale inkwash drawing of a corpse in a funeral casket lifting the lid and peering out while an unidentifiable person formally dressed in the foreground is at a podium with a sheet of paper in their hand.

A grayscale inkwash drawing of a corpse in a funeral casket lifting the lid and peering out while an unidentifiable person formally dressed in the foreground is at a podium with a sheet of paper in their hand.

#inktober #hallowink #hallowink2025 #ink #inkwash #grayscale #funeral #corpse #reanimate #zombie

Day 26 - Reanimation

27.10.2025 05:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0