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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · 23d

Was talking with a friend about rule 34 of cartoony mascots for things like breakfast cereals (don't ask) and I made an off-hand remark about how much of a challenge it would be to mascot-ify one of my characters. I have striped my shark of his dignity and I feel ashamed. But also I have no regrets.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jul 29

Lineart and final version of the earlier Ajax sketch. Tried some new things. Didn't quite work, but that's okay. I am satisfied enough with how this one turned out.

Line art of Ajax, a large, muscular great white shark with his arms spread and legs bent in a floating position as his head is tilted back to look up at what is above him off-canvas.

Ajax, a large, muscular great white shark, floating underwater. His arms are spread and his legs are bent as if he has just stopped swimming and has begun to drift slowly. His head is tilted up as he looks toward the water's surface. Bright light filters down through the water and casts most of Ajax's body in dark shadows as he floats above the viewer.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jul 27

More Ajax. Pretty sure shark week already ended, but this was a little more purposeful. Not sure if I'll come back to finish this one, but it felt good to get this one out of my system. It's been...a week. I am okay, but just had a lot on my mind, and it's been overwhelming. But I will carry on.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jul 22

This started out as just practice for another Ajax picture and quickly devolved into just vent art. Despite Ajax being a gentle soul, he does have a lot of bitterness, frustration, and rage pent up, and I guess I accidentally tapped into that connection I have with him tonight. May delete later.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jul 22

Heard someone mention it being Shark Week at work yesterday and felt somewhat obligated to at least try and draw Ajax again. Kinda lost my spark partway through coloring and not really happy with it, but maybe I'll try another sketch later in the week. (I probably won't)

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · May 3

Each day has its own peaks and valleys - joys, sorrows, and frustrations. Though we cannot control the day's events, nor the people we deal with, we can control whether we let it drag us down. Keep a tight grip on your joy. The only one who can truly take it away from you is yourself. Don't let go.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Apr 21

Fanart for #RainCheckVN by @radstudiosfvn.bsky.social . I stayed up far too late last night working on this, but I think it was a good experience. Love Slate and hope to learn more about him and his goals in future builds of the game. (I love the main cast, too, but I have obvious biases >_>)

Slate, a very large alligator, leans proudly onto the hood of a huge semi truck, clutching a wrench in his left hand. The sky is littered with thick clouds and the ground is covered in puddles from the recent rain.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Apr 20

WIP fanart for a furry visual novel called "Rain Check." This big gator is the only reason this game even popped up on my radar almost a year ago, and he's easily my favorite non-main character. (Though he doesn't show up until late into the current build) Will hopefully finish this up soon.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Mar 25

Does remaking an old picture count as making something for Macro March? Eh, have a Druddy, in both giant and ambiguous sizes depending on your preference. Also I spent almost 12 straight hours working on this and I need to go to bed. Goodnight.

A giant Druddigon lumbers down a city street, waving happily at the people it passes, while the citizens give him varying degrees of attention.

A very happy Druddigon waving at something behind it as it walks.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Mar 14

Meant to draw Ajax, my shark, but I couldn't seem to get anything together, so I gave up and did something else. @teodyssey.bsky.social had asked me if I'd ever drawn Lex as a Warrior (Specifically the Warrior of Light from Final Fantasy), but Lex is really more of the support type, like a Bard.

Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Feb 11

I should not still be awake, but I wanted to finish making this. I don't normally post these since I use these graphics in some of my YouTube videos, but I don't see myself using this one very often, so I figured I may as well post it in case I never implement it otherwise. Have a think-thunk Lex.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jan 16

I hardly feel worthy of even being able to call many of you my friends. But I'm grateful and honored that you grant me the privilege. I will continue to do my best here and out in the world, and if I hope you'll all do the same. Keep your head up, and keep being stellar.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jan 16

As a nobody in some niche corner of the Internet, with miserable social skills, a job that many scoff at, and minimal talents, I feel so inadequate compared to you all. So many of you are so talented, so wise, so impressive, or just such a joy to be around. And each of you enhance my life.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jan 16

Sometimes life feels so surreal that it overwhelms me. The people I have in my life are so truly beautiful and I treasure them so much. I honestly don't know if I'd still be standing here today without many of you. Thank you for working so hard and just being marvelous souls.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Jan 7

Been in a bit of a funk for the past week or so and haven't been able to really get anything to stick when it comes to drawing. Made myself make something tonight, though. Thanks to @teodyssey.bsky.social for the inspiration. Don't ask me what this style is supposed to be, because I got nothin'.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Oct 29

I wasn't going to post this anywhere at first, but I figured it would be okay here. This was meant to be just a sketch as practice for something else, but alas. Thank you, @dragoneer.bsky.social , for everything. I'm sorry to be so late, and not being able to really thank you for real.

Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Oct 20

Meant to get these done in time for Super Mario Party Jamboree's release, but I didn't. But have my big 3 OCs dressed up in Mario Party 2-themed costumes. (I don't actually like MP2 all that much but the costume gimmick is very charming)

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Oct 15

I am making myself post this here just in case I look at it tomorrow and suddenly decide that I hate it and don't want to finish it anymore. If you guess the reference, you win...me telling you that you got the reference or something. I dunno. Goodnight.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Sep 7

Was trying to stir up art energy while a friend was drawing and eventually decided I wanted to draw a soft boy. I should not have stayed up until 8am working on this. But have a hefty reptile pal.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Aug 12

Completely destroying the tone, I realized pretty much immediately after I turned my computer off that I goofed on my own character design. I fixed it up this morning, but had no internet until just a little while ago. Here's the fixed version for anyone who noticed.

Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Aug 12

To everyone who has been here for me and with me: Thank you. As horrid as this world can be, thank you for being the life-saving gleams in the darkest of voids. That I might reflect even a fraction of your light back unto you and others, that is all I can ask for.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Mar 4

A couple friends of mine started randomly assigning each other a Pokémon to draw via roulette. I got Thievul. Might do more of these in the future. Also Thievul is surprisingly fun to draw.

(Make sure your local sausages are secured before it's too late)

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Dec 12

I've been wanting to draw a big, bulky Zekrom for a while. That's all, really. Anatomy came out kinda weird but I've already decided this is done.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Oct 22

Awwr, thank you! And yes, Druddy doesn't get enough love! I know a lot of people don't like the design due to the way its colored, but it's always been one of my favorite Gen V Pokémon, and definitely up there with my all-time favorites overall.

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Skoops @skoops.bsky.social · Oct 22

I was going through Black 2/White 2's OST the other night and got both very tired and also inspired to draw Druddigon. Then stayed up late tonight going through Dragon Quest III's Super Famicom OST and decided to color the doodles. Have Druddy in all-new sleepy and hunky flavors while supplies last.

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