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22, they/them illustrator + cartoonist | #icks_ocs comic projects: Maceration and Angry Young Men (mini) inquires: mistakenlycaughtclown@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/icktheclown

a closeup illustration of chris with water lilies half-overlaying his face
a screenshot showing the procreate UI and a colored comic panel where a character is draped in shadow where they stand against a window
in progress comic illustration of lilies on a casket and chris (moore) being loosely comforted by his at-the-them girlfriend, liz
two panels getting closer to a person, showing a slight shift in emotion from mildly happy to disengaged
a half-inked comic panel showing a person heavily backlit
an update notification for “maceration” that shows a close-up panel of Vi looking down in frustration
“pervert” the background is red and shows a vampire’s mouth being pulled open by a hand
an update notification for “maceration” that shows a close-up of two panels: one of chris looking down with something in the background, and the other a profile of vi
a photo of a violet embroidered onto a print of a lesbian couple
two trans clown prints sitting on a cutting mat, one smaller than the other
a digital bust illustration of a clown clasping his hands together. the entire work uses the color palette of the trans flag.
a "new update" comic notification that shows a close up on three panels, depicting Vi's gesturing hand, Chris looking downward as he takes off his coat, and Chris looking avoiding eye contact
a work in progress comic of three, unbordered panels, each zooming in closer to the person driving. two lines of text at the top read “i don’t have an answer for why i stayed with liz for so long”
a cropped screenshot of an instagram ad that says “‘Heated Rivalry of horror?’”
a close up digital illustration of a mileage road sign with the procreate interface showing
a "new update" comic notification that shows a close up on a panels showing a close up of Chris covering his face with his hands.
a "new update" comic notification that shows a close up on two panels: one of a crucifix, and the other a close up of Chris.
A loose illustration of Norah and Max from “The Nice House” comic series embracing one another in a distorted kiss. The like from Norah's email "i still love you and im still here" is overlaying the comp
a loose digital painting of benji leaning back on his elbows as he looks at the camera.
An illustration of Chris sitting on a stoop made to look like a flash photo. He's in a slip dress and looks obviously disheveled.
four panel comic spread. the top three are close ups with a character asking “chris, what’s up?” overlayed
a pixel art bust of my oc, montoya
an incomplete bust of montoya done in pixels
a cropped sketch of four comic panels
a generic photo of a jar of tiger balm sitting beside its packaging
five panels laid out on a page, depreciating a shadowed figure climbing up a scrap heap. the first panel shows the title on the left-hand side of the frame: “over heat”
a digital sketch showing a crowed room covered in wires and various other kinds of technological equipment. near the middle of the composition is a butch, hunched over a desk performing some kind of task.
guy frolicking in a field
a digital sketch showing a crowed room covered in wires and various other kinds of technological equipment. near the middle of the composition is a butch, hunched over a desk performing some kind of task.
a black and white illustration of a person with their back turned towards the audience. waves are washing over their back and revealing the word "tidal" at the bottom.
stock image of a sunset and a figure in the foreground breaking apart wrist chains
A black and white ink illustration. The bottom of the work shows the back of a person looking off to the left of the page, laying down in front of a body of water. Above them are dark clouds as well as a line of text within a box that reads "inching closer still."
A cropped screenshot of the procreate interface with an in-progress sketch the focus of the canvas. The sketch itself shows a butch with her legs spread and arms resting on her knees, draped in wires. Just cut off behind her head is the word “OVERHEAT” split across two lines.
Ari is standing in front of a window with his back facing the viewer. His head is downturned, hair obscuring his profile, and his hands claw at his back. There are scars that run along both scapulas.
digital painting of Ilya from "Heated Rivalry" as Lily. She's standing wearing only her necklace, binding tape, hockey gloves and pants. A hockey stick rests on her shoulder and she stands facing the viewer.
digital illustration of a young teen on the floor of a bathroom, curled around a toilet. they're shirtless with a large bruise on their ribs and upper arm. their head is hidden by their arms, resting on the seat of the toilet.
screenshot of the procreate interface. there's a sketch of a teenager laying down, staring at their hand on the canvas and handwritten text reading: "the only memorable sensation being that of the waves allying gently at my fingertips...the sand beneath me, pricking my cheeks, my arms."
a tumblr screenshot that shows i have 30 drafts text: Drafts 30
a completed drawing of the creature next to a work in progress drawing of elizabeth from GDT’s frankenstein as kewpie-adjacent figures
muted illustration of a woman lying in a bed as the light streams in. her left hand partially obscures her face while the other rests above her head, close to the headboard.
a further completed, but still work in progress drawing of the creature from GDT’s frankenstein as a kewpie-adjacent figure.
work in progress drawing of the creature from GDT’s frankenstein as a kewpie-adjacent figure.
A character is shown biting into a red apple, eyes trained on the viewer. He has long hair, pale skin and a golden cross earring, shown in front of a window.
an image of an ink illustration, pen, and ink well on a desk. the image has a person with their back turned to the viewer while impressionistic waves roll over them and the word “tidal” is revealed
A character is shown biting into a red apple, eyes trained on the viewer. He has long hair, pale skin and a golden cross earring, shown in front of a window.
an unfinished illustration showing someone biting an apple, their head titled slightly to the side while staring at the viewer.
a script format that reads: She turns to face the person fully and her smile shifts, turning into something more genuine and soft. Her voice loses that same, clinical tone fit for the setting. Oh, hon. Welcome back. [Pause] Checking in? Alejandro: [Raspy] Yeah, please. WD: Okay. [She pulls out a clipboard] Can you make sure the information here is accurate? We’ll get you assessed and assigned soon. He nods, grabs the clipboard, and turns to sit down. He’s irritated, restless. His leg bounces, jostling the clipboard and making his shaking hand struggle more to track the boxes.
a preview cover where the word “tidal” is half hidden in an impressionist wave, crashing over the back of a half hidden individual.
concept cover for a future comic titled “daydreamer.” it shows a man standing at a bar, the crowd blurring around him as he looks back over his shoulder. illustration and logo design both by me
a bed and bedside table lit up by a phone screen, where two messages are shown. they're from Violet, and read "good, i'm glad" followed by "we still on for tmrw?" in succession. the top says "chapter 01" with "'recording in progress,'" the chapter title, nested below.
a silhouette with a painted meat texture overtop. the word "maceration" hangs at the top of the image.
cover sketch with abstract waves partially covering Kit, who's back is turned to the audience. the word "tidal" shows through in the bottom third of the page. it's now colored in shades of teal, the waves more sea foam.
cover sketch with abstract waves partially covering Kit, who's back is turned to the audience. the word "tidal" shows through in the bottom third of the page.
a scene of communion, with one person on the left feeding the kneeling one on the right a piece of flesh. along the right side of the image is a rabbit running in three stages.
comic panel from TinTin, where Captain Haddock is saying "What a week, huh?" and TinTin is replying, "Captain, it's Wednesday."
"new update" written across the top, with "tapas | maceration comic.neocities.org" as a subheading. The middle section has a zoomed-in comic panel showing a person brushing aside a beaded curtain to walk through a doorway. Below reads "Maceration" with "mistakenly caught clown" nested beneath.
"new update" written across the top, with "tapas | maceration comic.neocities.org" as a subheading. The middle section has a zoomed-in comic panel showing a person smiling slightly. Below reads "Maceration" with "mistakenly caught clown" nested beneath.
"new update" written across the top, with "tapas | maceration comic.neocities.org" as a subheading. The middle section has a zoomed-in comic panel showing a door. Below reads "Maceration" with "mistakenly caught clown" nested beneath.