Mythic Texture

Why did you decide to create a book about capoeira? "I trained capoeira for a few years. I stopped for over a decade then came back to it. It's an amazing and challenging art. I was fun to combine my move of three art forms (art, writing, capoeira) into a book." - @akemiart

"As the artist and writer of Capoeira: First Steps. I realize that when I switched to focusing on my art & writing full-time, I left a lot of my fitness & health behind. Capoeira was not really a fitness thing however. It was an art that I enjoyed practicing." - @akemiart.bsky.social

Why did you decide to create a book about capoeira? "I trained capoeira for a few years. I stopped for over a decade then came back to it. It's an amazing and challenging art. I was fun to combine my move of three art forms (art, writing, capoeira) into a book." - @akemiart

"As the artist and writer of Capoeira: First Steps. I realize that when I switched to focusing on my art & writing full-time, I left a lot of my fitness & health behind. Capoeira was not really a fitness thing however. It was an art that I enjoyed practicing." - @akemiart.bsky.social

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I was just thinking happily of new projects to work on. Then found a stash of projects I never finished.

My internal snarky self looked me up and down like this.

I will be at the Black Flea Market this Sat, Feb 28th. Come on down to see me and a diversity of art from Black vendors at 316 W 5th Ave 1-6pm. I'll be promoting my new picture book, Capoeira: First Steps. This book is out March 7th.

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I was just thinking happily of new projects to work on. Then found a stash of projects I never finished.

My internal snarky self looked me up and down like this.

Tales & Feathers Magazine - Volume 4 Fantasy is full of world-ending dangers. But what comes after the adventure? After the war is over? After you’ve survived? Or even, after death?

Dear readers,

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Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada For Illustrators and Writers

I've written about Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada for Illustrators and Writers. The article will help you understand your publishing contracts and what you can ask for.

Leave a comment on the substack if you have questions.

open.substack.com/pub/akemiart...

I will be at the Black Flea Market this Sat, Feb 28th. Come on down to see me and a diversity of art from Black vendors at 316 W 5th Ave 1-6pm. I'll be promoting my new picture book, Capoeira: First Steps. This book is out March 7th.

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Yooo! Let's ginga! Ginga is of the movements in Capoeira: First Steps.

Art by @akemiart.bsky.social

The picture book showcases 13 movements, 3 songs, and 3 musical instruments for the beginner capoeirista.

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

HORSE YEAR begins during BLACK HISTORY MONTH so it's CREAKY ACRES time, one of our favorite all ages graphic novels from 2025. Among many reasons why we love it is that it's not your well trotted "kid who's different and in a new town proves herself in a field where kids like her are rare" story. 🧵

It's RAMADAN and HORSE YEAR during BLACK HISTORY MONTH so it's time to post the AFRONIA UNICORN series! These lil' fillies gotta go fast to save their world's many unique hues from the crushing monolithic color-draining evil Madame Imperious bookshop.org/a/120917/978...

@mythictexture.bsky.social presents a new picture book on Capoeira!

Learn your first 13 movements. Also learn three songs and instruments. All you need for your first game in the Roda!

Publication date: Feb 28, 2026

Art & Writing by @akemiart.bsky.social

#bhm #blackhistorymonth #capoeira

Yooo! Let's ginga! Ginga is of the movements in Capoeira: First Steps.

Art by @akemiart.bsky.social

The picture book showcases 13 movements, 3 songs, and 3 musical instruments for the beginner capoeirista.

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

A little something to make it easier to find some dope Black creatives to follow on here. ☺️

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:D. I have a feeling that’s my future

Have you thought of doing one?

Thanks for sharing!

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Thinking of starting a YouTube channel. But already drained and exhausted by the thought.

Release date updated to March 07, 2026!

Join me to learn your first 13 capoeira movements, 3 songs, 3 instruments. All in the Capoeira: First Steps picture book by @akemiart @mythictexture

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

I didn’t realize that asking for a lower spice level also removed the flavour. ugh.😑

Release date updated to March 07, 2026!

Join me to learn your first 13 capoeira movements, 3 songs, 3 instruments. All in the Capoeira: First Steps picture book by @akemiart @mythictexture

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

88 Pictures To Lead Animation On 'Baahubali' Animated Epic The project signals a turning point for Indian animation, marking a rare full-scale, globally positioned feature spearheaded by a local studio.

Mumbai’s 88 Pictures will lead full animation production on 'Baahubali: The Eternal War,' one of the most ambitious feature-length animated films ever produced in India and a major milestone for the country’s global animation ambitions.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

it uses every letter of the alphabet. usually to learn how to type.

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honored to highlight two historical fiction books by @kidlitcollective.bsky.social's @charlottewatson.bsky.social. THIS OPENING SKY, co-authored with Kelly Hollman and LEARN BABY LEARN (Mar. 10) illustrated by Esther Stimphat. #kidlit #booksky #EduSky #blackhistory

@mythictexture.bsky.social presents a new picture book on Capoeira!

Learn your first 13 movements. Also learn three songs and instruments. All you need for your first game in the Roda!

Publication date: Feb 28, 2026

Art & Writing by @akemiart.bsky.social

#bhm #blackhistorymonth #capoeira

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CALLING ALL BLACK COMIC ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND ALL-AROUND CARTOONISTS!

Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!

A list of Black owned and indie animation that is funded or funding via Kickstarter! The first two on the list are still open!