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@manticore-aw

Artist/Artworker. DM for commissions #LibrumProdigiosum #Werewolfbeer designer https://linktr.ee/manticoreaw

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"This Cat Was Special"

This is my second favorite piece ever and I want more people to see it. This took MONTHS to make so I literally can’t afford to make this kind of stuff often. If you wanna see more of this idk, let me know or buy a print.

28.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 821 πŸ” 312 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0

Fun fact! If you share this starter pack around, the really cool artists in it will get more followers, and I think that’s really neat πŸ₯°

go.bsky.app/6WQAQna

28.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 269 πŸ” 153 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 3
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Making progress on this piece, won’t be much longer now. This drawing is about the awesome power of polynomials at approximating things, can you spot it?

01.03.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

I like these

01.03.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I made a showreel of my paintings, takes look and hope you like them x

14.02.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
Bubu & Dudu, some anime style Panda & Bear my wife sends me gifs of all the time riding a sheep & duck rocking toy things. In the background a load of small hearts

Bubu & Dudu, some anime style Panda & Bear my wife sends me gifs of all the time riding a sheep & duck rocking toy things. In the background a load of small hearts

Oh Yeah I never put this up. Valentines card painting for my wife

01.03.2026 01:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
5 of Pentacles Tarot card: Two beggars are outside a Church in the dark and the snow, one with his back to us, the other holds an ornate bell. The 5 pentacles are part of a stained glass window through which golden light shines through, on the branches of a stylised tree, with circular branches and seeds part of it.

5 of Pentacles Tarot card: Two beggars are outside a Church in the dark and the snow, one with his back to us, the other holds an ornate bell. The 5 pentacles are part of a stained glass window through which golden light shines through, on the branches of a stylised tree, with circular branches and seeds part of it.

5 of Pentacles, can't remember what number this is of 78, possibly 55.
#tarot #minorarcana #pentacles

02.01.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Knight of Pentacles Tarot: A Knight in golden armour and a green cape heads south-westerly on horseback, his mount similarly adorned in gold plate/green finery. He carries a golden pentacle disc with a sword on his back, and shield strapped to the side of the horse. In the background, a field and bridge stretching across a small river.

Knight of Pentacles Tarot: A Knight in golden armour and a green cape heads south-westerly on horseback, his mount similarly adorned in gold plate/green finery. He carries a golden pentacle disc with a sword on his back, and shield strapped to the side of the horse. In the background, a field and bridge stretching across a small river.

50...something of 78: Knight of Pentacles.
#tarot #minorarcana #tradart

10.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a crushed silver & red Diet Coke can. Beneath it is a female tree frog, brownish with a pale belly, playing dead to avoid mating.

A painting of a crushed silver & red Diet Coke can. Beneath it is a female tree frog, brownish with a pale belly, playing dead to avoid mating.

"Diet (croak)", oil on Strathmore watercolour paper, 5 1/4 x 7 1/4", 2025- $150(Cdn). #art

11.02.2026 00:25 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Knight of Pentacles Tarot: A Knight in golden armour and a green cape heads south-westerly on horseback, his mount similarly adorned in gold plate/green finery. He carries a golden pentacle disc with a sword on his back, and shield strapped to the side of the horse. In the background, a field and bridge stretching across a small river.

Knight of Pentacles Tarot: A Knight in golden armour and a green cape heads south-westerly on horseback, his mount similarly adorned in gold plate/green finery. He carries a golden pentacle disc with a sword on his back, and shield strapped to the side of the horse. In the background, a field and bridge stretching across a small river.

50...something of 78: Knight of Pentacles.
#tarot #minorarcana #tradart

10.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Infographic displaying the commission offerings of me, Tooth&Branch. There are examples of concept sketches, rendered sketches, and experimental paintings, alongside their pricing. #commissions #comms

Infographic displaying the commission offerings of me, Tooth&Branch. There are examples of concept sketches, rendered sketches, and experimental paintings, alongside their pricing. #commissions #comms

✧ Opening up commissions for the new year!
Email or DM me with inquiries, or submit a request via the link on my website.

Full illustrations can be viewed on my site gallery;
🌿 toothandbranch.com

06.01.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Digital sketch of a glowy-eyed Omen, nude, seen from the shoulders up. The lighting is a cool, pale indigo. Two moons connected by a stream of tiny stars surround Omen. A crescent moon is drawn over their head. Omen's back is covered in faint scars.

Digital sketch of a glowy-eyed Omen, nude, seen from the shoulders up. The lighting is a cool, pale indigo. Two moons connected by a stream of tiny stars surround Omen. A crescent moon is drawn over their head. Omen's back is covered in faint scars.

betwixt the moons and stars ✧ #oc #dnd #art

27.01.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Box Artwork for fun boardgame Tic Tac Whack! A 30s style gangster sits behind a wooden table in a pinstripe suit, smoking a cigar and holding a bunch of dollars. On the table, the game dice and a stack of gold playing coins. In the background, dark rays radiante out in tones of black & grey, and the logo sits in the top left

Box Artwork for fun boardgame Tic Tac Whack! A 30s style gangster sits behind a wooden table in a pinstripe suit, smoking a cigar and holding a bunch of dollars. On the table, the game dice and a stack of gold playing coins. In the background, dark rays radiante out in tones of black & grey, and the logo sits in the top left

Box artwork.

06.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey! The game I did the logo/illustration/packaging design is up on Kickstarter. Give it your support & what Aimee says below.

06.02.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tic Tac Whack Board Game Tic tac toe meets bingo meets left-right-center, with a mobster-themed twist! Great for 3-8 players. Suitable for ages 14 and up.

Hey folks, so in the spirit of not punishing behavior we want to see, was wondering if y'all could share around this KS. This is someone who after being presented with how awful AI is decided to pay artists (@manticore-aw.bsky.social specifically!) to make their stuff. Pls back, pls share!

06.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Galvatron all riding on Ultra Magnus in truck mode while they battle
Credits are in the pic but writing: Simon Furman
Art: Geoff Senior

Galvatron all riding on Ultra Magnus in truck mode while they battle Credits are in the pic but writing: Simon Furman Art: Geoff Senior

29.01.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking about Target: 2006. Which if you look at it is either 40 years ago or 20 years ago

28.01.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The full painting of the box cover

The full painting of the box cover

The full painting:

28.01.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A self portrait  pencil drawing. I'm in a simple interior, I have a black hoodie cinched tightly around my face, the brim of my ballcap peaking out, one eye, nose & mouth showing. I am holding my hand up, palm out, attempting to shield my face.

A self portrait pencil drawing. I'm in a simple interior, I have a black hoodie cinched tightly around my face, the brim of my ballcap peaking out, one eye, nose & mouth showing. I am holding my hand up, palm out, attempting to shield my face.

A self portrait drawing. I am facing the camera wearing a thick grey hoodie, black ball cap and a wool scarf over my mouth & nose. My eyes are wide open. The scarf has a capital U on it over my mouth.

A self portrait drawing. I am facing the camera wearing a thick grey hoodie, black ball cap and a wool scarf over my mouth & nose. My eyes are wide open. The scarf has a capital U on it over my mouth.

hoodies

"(small) self (no comment)", graphite on paper, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", 2025 - $125(Cdn) & "(cover)U(p)", graphite on paper, 8x9", 2026- $300(Cdn) #art

28.01.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meowshrooms - silly little mushroom cats Hard enamel pins of silly little kitties with mushroom hats, each one inspired by a real mushroom.

My friend with the pins is at it again!
Check out Meowshrooms - silly little mushroom cats on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...

22.01.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Laffo I'm 48, never wanted kids and still think I'm a doofus even though I'm Godfather to my friends oldest child & my best friends kids who are adults now call me Uncle

03.01.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Rainbow Crow, bringing fire to the world that made it black as it is now

The Rainbow Crow, bringing fire to the world that made it black as it is now

If you clock this, QRP with a bird
#bird #rainbow

03.01.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
A small painting in progress of a small, boxy copper & green toy robot standing precariously on a short stack of coins in front of a crushed & torn yellow pop can. The setting is a black backdrop on a dark grey piece of cardboard placed on a paint smeared piece of wood.

A small painting in progress of a small, boxy copper & green toy robot standing precariously on a short stack of coins in front of a crushed & torn yellow pop can. The setting is a black backdrop on a dark grey piece of cardboard placed on a paint smeared piece of wood.

"Standing atop riches (he was their golden god)", oil on mat board, 5 5/8 x 7", 2025- $250(Cdn) #art

02.01.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Landscape pen drawing of a feminine face with a pointed chin, small mouth and nose with large white, pupil and iris-less eyes  surrounded by a twisting structure of organic and stone shapes around them with the main feature being 6, large black eye like structures in an arc, 3 per side. There is a white pyramid where their third eye would be and the sahpes evoke alcoves, roots, bones, tendrils and flow outward to branch like structures hung with shapes like banners or ribbons hanging off them.

Landscape pen drawing of a feminine face with a pointed chin, small mouth and nose with large white, pupil and iris-less eyes surrounded by a twisting structure of organic and stone shapes around them with the main feature being 6, large black eye like structures in an arc, 3 per side. There is a white pyramid where their third eye would be and the sahpes evoke alcoves, roots, bones, tendrils and flow outward to branch like structures hung with shapes like banners or ribbons hanging off them.

Pen drawing of a humanoid figure made of black void, covered in symbols whose body flows into root-like structures and radiates light blue and purple energy upward set against a massive stone wall embedded with winged statues and carved archways. Sitting atop the wall are three feminine presenting celestial beings with black void for faces with two of them huddled around the third who is taller than the other two and has three bright star like points of light for a face instead of the single one in the other two. Around them are an assortment of domed organic shaped structures that tower up in the distance while a strangely textured moon hangs in a sky that shimmers with a blue and purple aurora like pattern with white lights and streaks embedded within it.

Pen drawing of a humanoid figure made of black void, covered in symbols whose body flows into root-like structures and radiates light blue and purple energy upward set against a massive stone wall embedded with winged statues and carved archways. Sitting atop the wall are three feminine presenting celestial beings with black void for faces with two of them huddled around the third who is taller than the other two and has three bright star like points of light for a face instead of the single one in the other two. Around them are an assortment of domed organic shaped structures that tower up in the distance while a strangely textured moon hangs in a sky that shimmers with a blue and purple aurora like pattern with white lights and streaks embedded within it.

Pen drawing of a long, black haired feminine figure with four arms per side that get smaller as they go down their back. Small shell and gem like objects in their hair while their face a smooth, bone or polished stone looking surface with a small oval  where the main features would be. Their primary left arm is outstretched towards a floating book with a highly textured surface of bone and flesh looking shapes with odd growths that flows up the right side of the page and behind their head. These same style of growths surround them at shin height with shapes renunciant of devices embedded in it along with crystals. A smaller left arm is grasping a large orb held up by one of these organic columns while in the distance a cliff rises up with figures standing near a sculpted standing stone  while a large gas giant looking planet hangs in the sky of the upper right of the page.

Pen drawing of a long, black haired feminine figure with four arms per side that get smaller as they go down their back. Small shell and gem like objects in their hair while their face a smooth, bone or polished stone looking surface with a small oval where the main features would be. Their primary left arm is outstretched towards a floating book with a highly textured surface of bone and flesh looking shapes with odd growths that flows up the right side of the page and behind their head. These same style of growths surround them at shin height with shapes renunciant of devices embedded in it along with crystals. A smaller left arm is grasping a large orb held up by one of these organic columns while in the distance a cliff rises up with figures standing near a sculpted standing stone while a large gas giant looking planet hangs in the sky of the upper right of the page.

Pen drawing of a feminine figure on the right side with an elongated skull that flows into various organic shapes down and around her long neck as he long tongue extrudes out of her mouth, licking twisted organic form with multiple faces and made up of intertwining tendrils and other fleshy, bulbous shapes. Surrounding the scene are streaks of night sky embedded with ghostly forms and surrounded by twisted bodies and body parts.

Pen drawing of a feminine figure on the right side with an elongated skull that flows into various organic shapes down and around her long neck as he long tongue extrudes out of her mouth, licking twisted organic form with multiple faces and made up of intertwining tendrils and other fleshy, bulbous shapes. Surrounding the scene are streaks of night sky embedded with ghostly forms and surrounded by twisted bodies and body parts.

Congrats MC on the 1.3k! 😎 🍷
A few of my recent pieces and a few (optional) tags for
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02.01.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

really enjoying these vertical aspect ratio fortlings

03.01.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Another cycle 'round the sun,
Time to reflect on all we've done,
All we've seen and all we've sought,
All we've learned and all we've taught.
All we've gained and all we've lost,
All we've paid to meet the cost,
For another trip 'round the sun,
Another chance to get things done.

#poem #newyear

31.12.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah it's weird, my most popular ones have been pencils before paintings, I thought it'd be other way around.

03.01.2026 00:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
5 of Pentacles Tarot card: Two beggars are outside a Church in the dark and the snow, one with his back to us, the other holds an ornate bell. The 5 pentacles are part of a stained glass window through which golden light shines through, on the branches of a stylised tree, with circular branches and seeds part of it.

5 of Pentacles Tarot card: Two beggars are outside a Church in the dark and the snow, one with his back to us, the other holds an ornate bell. The 5 pentacles are part of a stained glass window through which golden light shines through, on the branches of a stylised tree, with circular branches and seeds part of it.

5 of Pentacles, can't remember what number this is of 78, possibly 55.
#tarot #minorarcana #pentacles

02.01.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Colds are nastier now, was rare I got hammered by them as much as I have been twice in last 3 months. I wonder why...

02.01.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"self (counting fingers)(and thirdly, it's not actually smart)", graphite on paper, 10x10", 2025- $350(Cdn) #art

02.01.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0