J.M. DeSantis's Blog

Just wanted to start the New Year off by wishing everyone a happy 2026!

As always I hope it’s fulfilling for all of us. Cheers!

There’s a lot to be proud about this year, and in my opinion, there’s a lot to be uncomfortable with. Sobering is a word that comes to mind. Over the past three years of moving back into full-time as a creator, my business has continued to grow. I keep beating my sales numbers at shows and online, and I continue to build the quality of my work. In stark contrast to that, however, despite all of the growth, my creative output has decreased significantly, especially over the pa...

Happy Holidays to All!

And stay warm out there!

~from J. M. DeSantis & Chadhiyana

I have a few last events for 2025, both in-person and online. The online events in particular feature some sales and offers which are worth checking out. So take a look at what I have below, and keep checking back in the coming months, as there should be new updates coming to the site on a more regular basis (and as addressed below).

Darksome Craft Market – 10% Off

As I’ve done for the past two years, I’m participating in the online Darksome Craft Market this coming weekend. The actua...

They have arrived! My Creature Coffins are now available on my Etsy Store: jmdesantis.etsy.com

Limited quantities are available for this launch! Use code DARKSOME for a 10% discount on all orders.

Prints, t-shirts, comics & books also available. Part of the Darksome Craft Market this weekend.

Gobblers #3 (From Bad Kerry Studios & Naughty Faeries) is live on Kickstarter, and I’ve created a new variant cover with two versions this time around: a regular and a risqué!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gobblers1/gobblers-level-3

The Kickstarter is running until May 18th, and there are tiers for either version, both, and even the original artwork from this and the previous issues variant covers I’ve done. (And yes, the funds go to me if the art is purchased.)

Other rew...

From 31 Jan – 2 Feb, another Darksome Craft Market is happening, and I am taking part in it: darksomecraftmarket.com

As in the past, with code DARKSOME, you will get 10% off on my entire Etsy Store, with new items coming this week. Also,

I’m running a WhatNot ( https://whatnot.com/s/P13dLWOt ) show on Sunday where I will live draw, take commissions, and offer prints and OA for sale. The code will also work there. And that Saturday, I will physically be vending at the I Heart Horror Day...

Friday 6 December through 8 December, the Darksome Craft Market is running their last virtual market of the year & I am participating: darksomecraftmarket.com

For the three days, use code DARKSOME on my Etsy Store to get 25% OFF on all items and purchases: jmdesantis.etsy.com

New to my Etsy Store: apparel!

The selection will be limited to what I’m planning to add to my convention tables (yes, a Pumpkin Witch t-shirt is coming: https://jmdesantis.etsy.com

You can also always get a fuller selection of designs & merch options on my RedBubble: https://jmdesantis.redbubble.com

Cheers!

I do love a good portmanteau, so I couldn’t help myself here, but in earnest:

Whether you celebrate Diwali, Halloween, neither, or both, I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Cheers!
J. M. DeSantis (creator of Chadhiyana)