More moss, bark, shadow, and root texture today. Day 4.
Slow progress on Jonwell and the Mossy Root Door. 🌿

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✨ Meet Eldric - The Storyteller! ✨
Whimsical charm & magic of imagination captured in my latest colored pencil gnome illustration.
Prints available! (Link in comments).

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My original artwork, "Get Me Out of Here", available for purchase.
Message me if interested.
(Shipping within the USA only)

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Laying out the pages for my next book.
The title is:
Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear.

To be published autumn 2025.

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My children's book, The Adventures of Thomas the Lighthouse Mouse, scheduled for release spring 2026.

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Stories & Illustrations begin with imagination.
New possibilities inspire.
Preparing for 2025 ... new books, new illustrations and art tutorial & eco videos to inspire.
Link to my YouTube channel at: youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...
And
Substack: Substack.com/@JohnSmallartist

My YouTube channel has a new look!
Explore art tutorials, gentle living & storytelling:
🎨 Where quiet becomes story, and stillness becomes illustration & song.
Subscribe → youtube.com/@JohnSmallmu...

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🍂 “The Bow of Summer” — a glimpse from my upcoming book, 'Journal of Jonwell the Gnome-Bear'.
A quiet farewell to summer. A gentle welcome to fall.
Coming this autumn.

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The Tools, the Assistants & the Artificial Intelligence.

In my latest Substack article, I reflect on the role of a.i. as an assistant.

I invite you to read, reflect & share your thoughts:

substack.com/@johnsmallar...

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A rare look back to 1992—my younger self sharing dreams for my acoustic trio. Many of those goals came to life in unexpected ways. A nostalgic moment for fellow creatives, musicians & storytellers.

Video link here: youtube.com/shorts/tSXmh...

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There are many videos I post over on YouTube which don't fit the format here.
Link to my channel below if you'd like to subscribe (it's free).

youtube.com/@johnsmallmu...

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Discover my latest art tutorials including how to bring characters like Eldric-The Storyteller to life with colored pencils. From layering techniques to tips, join me on this creative adventure!
Link to the tutorial in comments!
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