Wizard wields a lightning staff against a glowing purple giant kraken from the deck of a steampunk pirate airship in a sto... — This dramatic epic fantasy digital artwork shows a robed sky wizard on the deck of a steampunk flying pirate ship, firing crackling blue lightning from a magical staff to combat a massive glowing purple kraken monster. The chaotic stormy sky swirls with purple and blue lightning, the airship bears a black Jolly Roger flag, and the tense high-stakes battle creates an intense, adventurous dark fantasy mood.

Wizard with glowing magic staff watches steampunk children feed a tiny purple octopus, empty cookie jars rest on the airsh... — This charming whimsical steampunk fantasy illustration shows a robed wizard holding a lightning-wreathed enchanted staff seated at a marble table inside a wood and brass airship cabin, watching three young crew children offer a cookie to a wide-eyed small purple octopus. Three empty glass jars labeled "Cookies" sit on the table, with warm lantern light casting a cozy, playful mood, and dark night skies visible through the airship's curved window. This lighthearted magical scene blends fantasy creature art and steampunk adventure aesthetics, ideal for book concept art, gaming assets, and fantasy wall art.

Wizard wields a lightning staff — AI art by @panos

@panos · 7/10/2026

Somewhere Far, Far Away! NEW CHAPTER - or - There go my Cookies, Again!! - HERE: https://budgetpixel.com/blog/somewhere-far-far-away-part-7

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Comments

Sealine

Oh my! The kids feeding the little octopus is just so darn cute!

TheBard

What are those damn brats doing with your Cookies ?! 🍪😳 ... great pictures 😊👍

panos

Thank you very, VERY much,Tara for your great support! It seems I have become adept at turning monsters into amusing creatures!!! By the way, I have to tell you something: as every Summer, years now, we will be leaving for our village for combined work/vacations for a long time, about 2 and a half months. We have no internet in the house there, nor laptops, smartphones etc. so, it will be a long absence from here. Before I leave, I will sent a notify to you and all my friends here.

archangeltara

awww ok thank grateful it isn't anything serious I was really worried @jmn explained to me why. Have a wonderful, safe, blessed loving time on your vacation. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun

suga2309

I would like to give an update with you, my dear friend ! - On oct-05-2026, I'm summoned by the court. I would surely let you know about my 1st day experience.🤩✨

archangeltara

Takkis to the Rescue by @panos I just saw the video OMG that is too funny excellent work I want to watch more & him turning it into a chicken

legion

Cool, but it reminds me a bit of the pet crocodile story—they're really cute until they grow up and get flushed down the toilet.

JMN

lol Takkis is just sitting there thinking, "The moment that thing starts reverting back to normal, I'm teleporting it to a volcano." Sky-calamari anyone?

panos

Have courage, patience and preseverance, my dear friend! I wish you all the best in this ordeal of yours. My thoughts are wirh you!

panos

Baby Kraken came through!!! Great!! All right... give it some cookies. Not ALL, for Belail's sake!!!