BUG OF THE DAY: SCORPION FLY

Almost forgot the last creature I made for the cryptid artbook project: the Chugaister from Ukrainian mythology. Described as a large bear-like man, naked and super hairy (with almost animal-like fur), that roams the Carpathian mountains. Despite his appearance, he is a benevolent creature and doesn’t seem attack humans unless provoked. In fact, according to tales, he’s quite friendly towards people. He doesn’t speak like humans, but if he encounters you camping in the forest, he will gladly join you to dance around a bonfire, engaging in a sort of friendly dance battle. He’s super chill overall, especially if you share your food.

Additionally, the Chugaister protects humans from evil spirits and dangers, including NIAVKAS.

You might have heard of "Mavka" from the cartoon "Mavka, the Forest Song." BUT Mavkas and Niavkas are separate beings in folklore (though there is some overlap). I remember reading these different interpretations of the same entity come from different regions (can`t find right now) , but generally:

Mavkas are benevolent, playful forest spirits, almost like forest nymphs with green hair. Niavkas, on the other hand, are described as having transparent skin on their backs through which you can see their organs, usually covered with long hair. They are considered extremely dangerous, akin to skinwalkers or certain types of Fae (if you’re familiar with Fae/Fey mythology).

This game is literally so beautifull. I hope it will get picked up by another comapany/studio. It has the potential to become a masterpiece and a hudge success. I want it to be real so bad. And people were working on it for so long too :/ Here is the link to a petition

Project Dragon / Everhaven

I heard about Project Dragon aka Everhaven on Twitter/X through game artist Nicholas Kole's social media posts. It looked like a very interesting game; choosing from a variety of fictional races besides humans, taming animal mounts, building our own land and exploring the world. I was surprised by how close it was to being announced before Phoenix Labs canceled the game weeks before release.

I want to see it brought back and finished! #BringBackProjectDragon! Spread the word!

Fauns, Wyvarr, Valekin and Purrlan playable race (left to right) artwork below by @/nicholaskole!

Tameable mounts artwork by @/nicholaskole!

So this is an older charecter i created when i was little, based on my pet tokay gecko called Mr Spotty/Пан Плямистик (pan Pliamystyk). And i created stories about him And now i decided to redraw him again🎨🐸🐢🦎 Next character soon! #originalcharacters #oc #sketchbook #sketch #drawing #dragonillustration #lizardart #lizardlover #tokaygecko #lizardcharacter #characterdesign #characterconcept #characterdrawing #geckodrawing #pencilsketch #pencilonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/CPoRAI0HMON/?utm_medium=tumblr

Unicorn!

"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" unless it's head trauma. It that case it just makes you dumber"

Getting ready for a convention! Its soooo close:} Sorry i haven't posted much, i was working on all this stuff. There are these pins, but also A LOT of stickers i will post next. And some jewelry. You will just wait and see. I know you guys will like it!

AAAAAAAA THIS IS SO DAMN COOL :D BEST THING EVER

AAAAAA LOOK AT ITTTT @artcorvid

fresh tattoo with a lil blood under the cut

Quick axolotl sketch with a marker & liner. There are more designs i made but this is the only one on my phone right now so im posting it. I might post more axolotls later but...if i`m not lazy

"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" unless it's head trauma. It that case it just makes you dumber"

BEHOLD : my first creation in MagicaVoxel!

I know i disappeared for 50 years but im back and will post some more cute ghosts. But for now, have this 3d model of a frog. I always wanted to learn 3d modeling but it seemed so chalenging :\

But recently i found out about voxels.

I love pixel art. I loke 3d. Modeling seems intuitive. Worth a try!