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Sykesology Art.

Hand-drawn things with a job to do: visual experiments, cursor packs, and future little artifacts for your screen, desk, or imagination.

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Sykesology Art / collected work

Things I kept looking at.

A growing archive of sketches, edits, studies, and other visual experiments. Choose a thread; the rest can wait.

102 pieces / All work

Abstract artwork: a key study.
01Key studyAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a mirrored bloom.
02Mirrored bloomGeometry & Symmetry / Symmetrical Studies
Abstract artwork: a color field.
03Color fieldAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a drawn cross.
04Drawn crossInspirations of Old/New / review
Abstract artwork: a light study.
05Light studyAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a twin contour.
06Twin contourAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a pencil loop study.
07Pencil loopAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: color blocks.
08Color blocksAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a horizon study.
09Horizon studyAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a spade-shaped study.
10Spade studyAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a green figure.
11Green figureAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a nebula study.
12Nebula studyAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a geometric face.
13Geometric faceInspirations of Old/New / review
Artwork: a figure study.
14Figure studyAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a tree and light study.
15Tree lightAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a tree sketch.
16Tree sketchAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a spectral figure.
17Spectral figureAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a second spectral figure.
18Spectral figure IIAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a blue landscape.
19Blue landscapeAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a luminous tree.
20Luminous tree IAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a second luminous tree.
21Luminous tree IIAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a face line study.
22Face line studyInspirations of Old/New / review
Abstract artwork: a wave line study.
23Wave line studyAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a painted eyes study.
24Painted eyes IAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a second painted eyes study.
25Painted eyes IIAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a hand study.
26Hand studyAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a pencil hand study.
27Pencil handAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: four color studies of hands.
28Four-color handsAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a cartoon figure study.
31Cartoon figureAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a light growth study.
32Light growth IAbstract Edits / working title
Abstract artwork: a second light growth study.
33Light growth IIAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a green line city study.
34Green line cityAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a painted tree.
35Painted treeAbstract Edits / working title
Artwork: a classical figure study.
36Classical figureInspirations of Old/New / review
Abstract artwork: a kaleidoscopic radial study.
37Kaleidoscopic radialInspirations of Old/New / review
Abstract artwork: a ring study.
38Ring studyInspirations of Old/New / review
Photographed reference chart of the Seven Hermetic Laws of Ancient Kemet.
39Seven Hermetic LawsInspirations of Old/New / reference review
Orange geometric shapes and angular black linework on a black background.
40My mind tonightAbstract Edits / My mind tonight jan1212.png
Fine white lines form an intricate symmetrical star within a circle on a black background.
41Icosidodecahedron starbodyGeometry & Symmetry / Symmetrical Studies
Black-and-purple radial geometric drawing in a spiral-bound sketchbook, with a looped infinity motif above.
42Purple radial sketchGeometry & Symmetry / Sketchbook drawing
A pale moon hangs over green trees, patterned hills, blue water and a pink-and-white flowerlike form under a purple sky.
43A pale moon hangs over green trees, patterned hills, blue water and a pink-and-white flowerlike form under a purple sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Fine pink tangled lines float above soft blue, violet and black bands of color.
44Fine pink tangled lines float above soft blue, violet and black bands of color.Abstract Edits / Procreate
Snow-edged blue mountains rise beneath turquoise clouds and a bright yellow sun.
45Snow-edged blue mountains rise beneath turquoise clouds and a bright yellow sun.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A purple faceted diamond and yellow zigzags hover above a dark city skyline against luminous white-green streaks.
46A purple faceted diamond and yellow zigzags hover above a dark city skyline against luminous white-green streaks.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A dark figure stands amid a textured green landscape beneath a diagonal yellow beam, surrounded by a yellow border.
47A dark figure stands amid a textured green landscape beneath a diagonal yellow beam, surrounded by a yellow border.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A dark signpost and grasses stand beneath a luminous purple, white and gold star-filled sky.
48A dark signpost and grasses stand beneath a luminous purple, white and gold star-filled sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
The inside of a brown wooden boat fills the foreground on dark blue water beneath a pale circular glow.
49The inside of a brown wooden boat fills the foreground on dark blue water beneath a pale circular glow.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A dark violet forearm and clenched fist overlap translucent green, purple and yellow geometric shapes and a pink circle.
50A dark violet forearm and clenched fist overlap translucent green, purple and yellow geometric shapes and a pink circle.Thought Experiments / Procreate
Layered blue diamonds and translucent cubes overlap dark textured bands and pale angular forms.
51Layered blue diamonds and translucent cubes overlap dark textured bands and pale angular forms.Geometry & Symmetry / Procreate
Pink blocks, blue triangles, a dark circle, yellow zigzags and purple waves overlap speckled blue and burgundy textures.
52Pink blocks, blue triangles, a dark circle, yellow zigzags and purple waves overlap speckled blue and burgundy textures.Abstract Edits / Procreate
A smoking volcano rises behind green foliage beneath a purple sky filled with translucent geometric forms and an eye-like oval.
53A smoking volcano rises behind green foliage beneath a purple sky filled with translucent geometric forms and an eye-like oval.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A pink and blue triangular walkway stretches across dark water toward a silhouetted skyline under a glowing red-white sky.
54A pink and blue triangular walkway stretches across dark water toward a silhouetted skyline under a glowing red-white sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Tall sparse plants and dark angular rocks stand before layered navy hills and a white sky.
55Tall sparse plants and dark angular rocks stand before layered navy hills and a white sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Angular blue-purple mountains rise beneath a dark green curved hill and a multicolored sky with an orange sun.
56Angular blue-purple mountains rise beneath a dark green curved hill and a multicolored sky with an orange sun.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Angular tan, purple and dark rocklike forms rise below a bright white sky edged with deep blue clouds.
57Angular tan, purple and dark rocklike forms rise below a bright white sky edged with deep blue clouds.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A white line drawing of a seated, cross-legged figure overlays a dark dotted body against bright pink.
58A white line drawing of a seated, cross-legged figure overlays a dark dotted body against bright pink.Thought Experiments / Procreate
A seated silhouette glows with rainbow colors and a violet-blue halo against black.
59A seated silhouette glows with rainbow colors and a violet-blue halo against black.Thought Experiments / Procreate
Dark angular ridges crossed by purple lines stand in front of a large lavender disk and blue sky.
60Dark angular ridges crossed by purple lines stand in front of a large lavender disk and blue sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A bare tree and winding white path cross dark pink hills beneath a swirling magenta sky.
61A bare tree and winding white path cross dark pink hills beneath a swirling magenta sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A dark floating figure in a wide-brimmed hat hangs over angular terrain beneath a purple sky and pale moon.
62A dark floating figure in a wide-brimmed hat hangs over angular terrain beneath a purple sky and pale moon.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Branchlike white and violet lines weave through textured pink, orange and purple clouds.
63Branchlike white and violet lines weave through textured pink, orange and purple clouds.Abstract Edits / Procreate
Fine pink lines twist into a dense spiral on a very dark purple background.
64Fine pink lines twist into a dense spiral on a very dark purple background.Geometry & Symmetry / Procreate
An orange thumbs-up hand and the word “Vibez” appear amid neon yellow, green and pink outlined shapes.
65An orange thumbs-up hand and the word “Vibez” appear amid neon yellow, green and pink outlined shapes.Abstract Edits / Procreate
Dark mountain silhouettes recede into pink-purple mist beneath a bright white glow.
66Dark mountain silhouettes recede into pink-purple mist beneath a bright white glow.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Dark branching trees with green leaves frame a pale turquoise sky above dense shaded foliage.
67Dark branching trees with green leaves frame a pale turquoise sky above dense shaded foliage.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A bare tree stands beside a dark rock arch above layered turquoise hills.
68A bare tree stands beside a dark rock arch above layered turquoise hills.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A blue-purple mountain edged with rainbow bands rises before a large yellow sun and a violet star-speckled sky.
69A blue-purple mountain edged with rainbow bands rises before a large yellow sun and a violet star-speckled sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A bare dark tree stands over a web of angular gray lines beneath curved purple bands.
70A bare dark tree stands over a web of angular gray lines beneath curved purple bands.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Twisting reddish tree trunks rise from dark rounded ground against a pink and purple sky.
71Twisting reddish tree trunks rise from dark rounded ground against a pink and purple sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A perspective view of a dark blue interior shows pale patterned surfaces leading toward a bright rectangular opening.
72A perspective view of a dark blue interior shows pale patterned surfaces leading toward a bright rectangular opening.Architecture / Procreate
Rounded green trees stand across a softly textured green landscape before a large peach-colored sun.
73Rounded green trees stand across a softly textured green landscape before a large peach-colored sun.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Tall dark rectangular forms stand on brown rocky ground beneath a violet sky and a pale light in the upper left.
74Tall dark rectangular forms stand on brown rocky ground beneath a violet sky and a pale light in the upper left.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Nested pink and muted purple rectangles surround a narrow striped pink, peach and lavender center.
75Nested pink and muted purple rectangles surround a narrow striped pink, peach and lavender center.Geometry & Symmetry / Procreate
Layered gray and green beams recede around an angular opening, with brown slats deeper inside.
76Layered gray and green beams recede around an angular opening, with brown slats deeper inside.Architecture / Procreate
A bright turquoise river runs between purple slopes toward red rock formations beneath a violet sky.
77A bright turquoise river runs between purple slopes toward red rock formations beneath a violet sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Black-outlined triangles, circles and curved green forms overlap bright pink, yellow and blue blocks.
78Black-outlined triangles, circles and curved green forms overlap bright pink, yellow and blue blocks.Geometry & Symmetry / Procreate
Two glowing white-outlined bottle-like forms float against a mottled dark green background.
79Two glowing white-outlined bottle-like forms float against a mottled dark green background.Thought Experiments / Procreate
A pale moon shines through purple clouds above dark trees and a small distant silhouette.
80A pale moon shines through purple clouds above dark trees and a small distant silhouette.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A white-outlined bowl of purple liquid with small bubbles sits beside a cropped purple bottle on a deep blue background.
81A white-outlined bowl of purple liquid with small bubbles sits beside a cropped purple bottle on a deep blue background.Thought Experiments / Procreate
A tilted purple oval with two pointed fins and a scalloped edge glows amid lavender speckles and stars.
82A tilted purple oval with two pointed fins and a scalloped edge glows amid lavender speckles and stars.Thought Experiments / Procreate
Dark tree and hill silhouettes rise beneath textured purple clouds, with small orange-red accents in the sky and foreground.
83Dark tree and hill silhouettes rise beneath textured purple clouds, with small orange-red accents in the sky and foreground.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A bare twisting tree stands among gray-purple rocks beneath a pale pink textured sky.
84A bare twisting tree stands among gray-purple rocks beneath a pale pink textured sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Two dark open doors frame a bright vertical pink-white glow in a star-filled space with a colorful planet.
85Two dark open doors frame a bright vertical pink-white glow in a star-filled space with a colorful planet.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A bright yellow sun lights a loosely painted purple and green landscape, with grasses and a small tree on a projecting ledge.
86A bright yellow sun lights a loosely painted purple and green landscape, with grasses and a small tree on a projecting ledge.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Turquoise loops, curls, dots and angular marks densely cover a black background.
87Turquoise loops, curls, dots and angular marks densely cover a black background.Abstract Edits / Procreate
A dark oval floats above a vertical pink glow crossing rough horizontal magenta and gray-purple bands.
88A dark oval floats above a vertical pink glow crossing rough horizontal magenta and gray-purple bands.Abstract Edits / Procreate
Tall dark rounded pillars and thin vertical marks recede into a misty yellow-green textured space.
89Tall dark rounded pillars and thin vertical marks recede into a misty yellow-green textured space.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Dark green and charcoal wavy bands surround a small black ring in a grainy wood-like texture.
90Dark green and charcoal wavy bands surround a small black ring in a grainy wood-like texture.Abstract Edits / Procreate
Blue and lavender water stretches toward distant dark hills beneath a pink sky, with a white streak at the right edge.
91Blue and lavender water stretches toward distant dark hills beneath a pink sky, with a white streak at the right edge.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Concentric green and pink angular loops form a circular motif inside a brown ring on a speckled orange and pink field.
92Concentric green and pink angular loops form a circular motif inside a brown ring on a speckled orange and pink field.Geometry & Symmetry / Procreate
A bright moon hangs over a dark blue sea beside a green shore and a luminous curled spiral.
93A bright moon hangs over a dark blue sea beside a green shore and a luminous curled spiral.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Dark spire-like silhouettes rise in front of a pink disc beneath a bright white orb and a smaller blue moon.
94Dark spire-like silhouettes rise in front of a pink disc beneath a bright white orb and a smaller blue moon.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A broad mushroom-like canopy filled with vivid pink, purple and multicolored swirls glows against a starry dark sky.
95A broad mushroom-like canopy filled with vivid pink, purple and multicolored swirls glows against a starry dark sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Luminous green rounded forms overlap yellow dotted and striped textures in a soft abstract close-up.
96Luminous green rounded forms overlap yellow dotted and striped textures in a soft abstract close-up.Abstract Edits / Procreate
A glowing white disc of concentric rings hangs in a star-filled blue sky above misty dark hills.
97A glowing white disc of concentric rings hangs in a star-filled blue sky above misty dark hills.Dreamscapes / Procreate
Three black curling stems rise from textured grass in front of a large yellow circle and deep purple sky.
98Three black curling stems rise from textured grass in front of a large yellow circle and deep purple sky.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A pale green line drawing of a long-haired standing figure appears against diagonal green light and shadow.
99A pale green line drawing of a long-haired standing figure appears against diagonal green light and shadow.Thought Experiments / Procreate
A dark house with lit windows stands beside water under an oversized cloud-veiled moon, with a distant tower to the right.
100A dark house with lit windows stands beside water under an oversized cloud-veiled moon, with a distant tower to the right.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A luminous yellow abstract shape edged in white floats above purple water between dark trees.
101A luminous yellow abstract shape edged in white floats above purple water between dark trees.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A horned silhouette beside a red X sign looks toward a haloed figure with raised arms on a bridge above glowing water.
102A horned silhouette beside a red X sign looks toward a haloed figure with raised arms on a bridge above glowing water.Thought Experiments / Procreate
A bright turquoise-white orb with looping outlines hangs from a red line amid layered teal foliage and dark tree trunks.
103A bright turquoise-white orb with looping outlines hangs from a red line amid layered teal foliage and dark tree trunks.Dreamscapes / Procreate
A yellow point trails a curved white streak past a bright orb above a green sea and dark foreground hills.
104A yellow point trails a curved white streak past a bright orb above a green sea and dark foreground hills.Dreamscapes / Procreate

Sykesology Art / cursor work

Actually somewhat physically useful digital artwork.

Hand-drawn things with a job to do: custom-sketched cursor packs, visual experiments, and future little artifacts for your screen, desk, or imagination.

Art on the Deck / available now

Browse selected Steampunk details.

Winged brass steampunk cursor with gears and fins
Winged Gear01 / brass mechanism
Brass dart-shaped steampunk cursor
Brass Dart02 / precision point
Steampunk gentleman gauge cursor with top hat and moustache
Gentleman’s Gauge03 / measured charm
Leather and brass pointing hand cursor
Leather Signal04 / articulated hand
Brass magnifying glass steampunk cursor
Explorer’s Glass05 / field instrument
Mechanical clockwork hand cursor in brass and steel
Clockwork Hand06 / brass and steel
Articulated triangular steampunk pointer
Articulated Pointer07 / calibrated motion

Pack 01 is available now through Payhip. Pack 02 remains on deck as a public teaser while the final pixel work and release package are prepared.

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