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All the elements were drawn by hand, with Prismacolor markers used to create what would be vastly contrasting tones after b/w conversion. The composition and b/w conversion were done in Adobe Photoshop. © 2016 Joe Blend. All rights reserved

​Sketching for a new illustration with my Osprey Pens Milano fountain pen.

This image was created to be a limited print to go along with my new book, 10 Years of Daily Drawings.

Boredom hits hard like a bus.

illustration for a comic

Morning doodle. It's hard to get anything else when doodling is near the top of the list. Not that I'm complaining. ;)

I took a doodle and sort of turned it into a mandala. I did my best, and I think that counts for something.

Sometimes all you need is a good hug

Want to show off your art work on your own portable art gallery? You can with this erasable backpack.

Hand painted checker face for a friend.

One of my original pen and ink drawings. Drawn on an antique piece of paper. The piece measures 3″ Wide X 6″ Tall Signed and Titled. Comes packaged with care and a tracking number.

This is a black-and-white revision of an illustration I made (hand-drawn) for an American Red Cross e-newsletter years ago. The original was in color; however, considering my current work is predominantly black and white, I thought it appropriate to update the illustration for my portfolio. © 2007-2018 Joe Blend. All rights reserved.

Pencil on Kraft paper

This was done for my first Scrawlr Box challenge. Which I was super excited to finally get to try, and I loved the supplies that were in the box. I am really happy with how this has turned out, it brings the two things I really like together; deer antlers and flowers.

Who run the World ? Girls !! •

I wanted to do a video and this was my first recording. Doodle on napkin using zig perishables.

Series of work trucks seen about the town.

This is a picture that I drew with someone with a bow and it says Smile at the top. The rainbow and all the color is to show happiness.

Ink straight on Paper. Haven't drawn letters in a while, so there's more to come :) There's a short progress video on my Instagram if you are into stop motion magic fill ins haha

Part of a comic zine I am working on.

First from the „ Women of the world "

A koi fish I painted while I was in Malaysia last year.

This doodle depicts a transitional phase in my college years. Illustrating one of my favourite rappers, drinks, snacks and one of the iconic buildings in London; this doodle is full of colours varying in throughout the page and popping out with contrast.

Every day in 2017 I drew in a Moleskine Japanese (Accordion Fold) Album (pocket size) with the goal of completing one continuous drawing all year. I filled up nearly six complete sketchbooks, completing a drawing that is 5.5 inches high and more than 600 inches wide. Now, what do I do with it?

Black and white charcoal on toned gray paper

I also digitally made this into a seamless repeating pattern, so it can be put on fabric, wallpaper, home goods, clothing, etc.

Queen inspired by the nicotiana alata flower (which is called Night's Queen in Romanian) and the Greater Death Shead Hawkmoth which feeds with the flowers nectar.

I asked 13 Indian young adults, suffering from a mental health issue, what words do they wish to never hear again with respect to their mental health problem.These responses are words spoken by their colleagues, friends, or family members at some point or the other.

This was a custom piece I did for my friends daughter. I used pen and watercolor.

Micron pen, Canson paper