GREETINGS EARTHLINGS:

Welcome to my magickal lair in the digital realm. I am a narrative artist currently escaping reality through painting, drawing, and storytelling. My work is set in an imaginary world called Southwestern Bellows, a fictional human breakaway civilization set in a land that looks like parts of California in the 1850s—a land populated by cactus witches and crystal wizards, immortal aliens that eat gold, and every paranormal creature imaginable. I am inspired by medieval art, UFOlogy, folklore, fantasy fiction, and history museums. At its core, my paintings are about humans making contact with the supernatural.

Browse my gallery to see more, or follow me on Instagram for updates!

Thank you for stopping by! I put a lot of love into my world, my characters, and my paintings, and I hope you enjoy your visit to Southwestern Bellows.

-Mark Rogers, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2026

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STINK BUG: a girl from the future with a stinky pet

Greetings Earthlings, here is the album cover that I created for the Portland band, Stinkbug. They are a punk/metal/jazz fusion-inspired prog rock band, all super talented musicians, and if I ever get the chance I would love to see them live. 

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DUEL IN THE DESERT: battle in the astral realm

The painting illustrates the story’s climax: the sudden arrival of the Zeta Reticulan Death Priests. They have come to settle the score with the resurrected extraterrestrial—now referred to as the “Cactus Person”—who, despite his origins, has become a friend to Pinkney and his neighbors.

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DRACONIAN RITE OF AGING: what a celebration!

On the anniversary of his two-hundred and forty-seventh hatching-day, Repgore Fanglock was caught off guard--ambushed by his allies. He was then gifted a beautiful new war axe and a frosted meat cake made from the corpses his slain enemies. What followed was an uncommon but sweet moment of happiness.

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If you wish to make contact:

  • Email is best: markrogersart@gmail.com.

  • And I am also available in the astral realm!

© Mark Rogers 2026