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Kathaja Krim
@kathaja.com
4.3K followers 320 following 9.6K posts
In love with the Strange.
art ⬥ writing ⬥ OCs ⬥ aliens ⬥ monsters ⬥ sci-fi
she/her, 30s, Austrian

I'm trying™ to write a book [ #Fremdling ].
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Kathaja Krim @kathaja.com · Sep 9
Hi! 🤍
I'm Kathaja and I love writing sci-fi & romance—yes, that combination—while sharing my alien world through my art. My work is traditional and digital, quite often a blend of both.

Want to know more about my world and novel?
Read on in the replies! ↓
Collage of 4 artworks tinted in muted, dark colors. Top left: Fineliner art of an alien character, Zhaikes Nazkarath (OC), buffing out his chest and looking over his shoulder, with an angry expression. Top right: Digital art of a cat-like alien character, an Arka (species), with long flowy hair and white eyes without pupils. Bottom left: Pencil art of a snarling creature, the Ozyres, showing a maw full of pointy teeth and a long tongue. Bottom right: Digital art of a reptilian alien character, a Vortecc (species), with an elongated face and bendy tendrils on their head.
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QRP with what animal your character would be 👀

Zhaikes would be an angry cat-lizard. Yes, that's totally an animal.
incognitopencil.bsky.social Incognito Pencil @incognitopencil.bsky.social · 6h
Have you thought about what animal your character would be? Tell me/QRP!

I’m not being very unique in my animal choice here, but Sy would be a dog. XD
More specifically a mix of a malinois and a greyhound. ^^
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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If you like to talk about your original world(s), there is a new account that asks world building questions: @oc-world-asks.myatproto.social. Just quote post their posts with whatever you wish to share. 🤍

[ #WorldBuilding #OC #OCsky ]
February 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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The focus of my world is definitely the Arak'Tera, Zhaikes' gigantic spaceship. It has the shape of a nightmarish jellyfish with a black, spiky bio-structured surface. In the first part of the story, it moves through a galaxy called Raagor, which is home to the star systems of...

[ #Fremdling ]
oc-world-asks.myatproto.social World-Building Prompts | Theme: Introduction @oc-world-asks.myatproto.social · 4d
How large is the focus of your constructed world? Is it only a single nation, or does it span multiple? If it spans multiple nations, are they all located on the same planet (or a relative enclosed space), or are they scattered amongst solar systems, galaxies, universes?
#OCWorld #prompts
oc-world-asks.myatproto.social World-Building Prompts | Theme: Introduction @oc-world-asks.myatproto.social · 7d
Hello! This week's world-building theme is "introduction". We want to hear about your constructed world! Today's question is free-form: introduce yourself, your world, and/or the works based within your world (if applicable) in as many or little words as possible.
#OCWorld #prompts
February 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Some cool stuff.
A man in fancy technical futuristic armor sits on a bench at a stop. next to him is a puma with fancy armor as well. They are both covered in blood. The man holds a big chain sword. In the back ground is the large hand of a defeated monster.
February 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Expression challenge part 2 is done!
I don't know for sure why I shaded the first a bit and colored(!) the last completely. But it was fun 🤍

I'll link the challenge in the replies.

[ #art #Zhaikes #ZhorKhat #CharacterDesign #OC ]
Expression challenge with my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat) showing his head eight times, each with a different expressions. They are: smug, angry with a snarl, goofy with tongue sticking out, crying without tears, looking nice, being awkwardly in love and grumpy. The four antennae on his head underline each expression, by being held in respective positions. The heads are colored with a light solid gray. The first head has an additional soft shading. The last head is fully colored. Text on page: Even though he doesn’t gesture much when he is speaking, his Raks‘van move with his emotions. He doesn’t shed tears when he is sad, but he still feels the emotional pain. When Lara asks him to stop looking so stern all the time. Be nice, be nice, be nice… (in a speech bubble next to the nice head), His default expression (next to the grumpy head). Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Little "Who's Who" from the one-shot, since I barely got to show off some of the designs!

Do not fret, if you stick around you'll eventually get the full case files on all of the usual suspects.

#BirchPoint #Comic #OC #Character #Design
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Hot elf, as promised.

His training methods are- There's a steep learning curve. Very steep.

#BirchPoint #AU #Sven #FilmStill
February 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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#ArtSky - Therma

My part of the trade with @zytegeist.bsky.social.

#OCSky #Dragon
digital art of a red and grey dragon laying on the ground, wings spread above. She shows off the blue inside of her mouth as she laughs/roars.
February 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Today is my birthday 🎂🎈🎉

32 years old, omg I'm feeling ooold.
It would be a really great and appreciated gift if you share and support my work 🥺♥️

I wish you a wonderful Saturday ✨

#art #dndart
February 7, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Hey all, don't forget to be nice!

Another expression of the expression challenge with #Zhaikes.
My alien OC Zhaikes trying to look nice, while his expression seems a little forced, and a speech bubble saying "Be nice, be nice, be nice...". His antennae are held closely to his face and he sports a tight but friendly smile. Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Expression challenge part 2 is done!
I don't know for sure why I shaded the first a bit and colored(!) the last completely. But it was fun 🤍

I'll link the challenge in the replies.

[ #art #Zhaikes #ZhorKhat #CharacterDesign #OC ]
Expression challenge with my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat) showing his head eight times, each with a different expressions. They are: smug, angry with a snarl, goofy with tongue sticking out, crying without tears, looking nice, being awkwardly in love and grumpy. The four antennae on his head underline each expression, by being held in respective positions. The heads are colored with a light solid gray. The first head has an additional soft shading. The last head is fully colored. Text on page: Even though he doesn’t gesture much when he is speaking, his Raks‘van move with his emotions. He doesn’t shed tears when he is sad, but he still feels the emotional pain. When Lara asks him to stop looking so stern all the time. Be nice, be nice, be nice… (in a speech bubble next to the nice head), His default expression (next to the grumpy head). Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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This one is for @mercuriym.bsky.social 👁️
Very cool oc!
February 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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✨Strange✨
February 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Journey to 2k Raffle!! Wanted to say thank you for hitting 1.3k & wanted to give back so—

Raffle prize is a ✨Custom Design✨ from me!

To enter:
▪️must be following! -New followers welcome
▪️Like & RT!
▪️comment/share ur fave chara! (Unrelated, I just like seeing ur cool blorbos✨)

Raffle ends at 2k!
February 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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A quick character portrait for an anonymous client! This is a + character design of Dream Eater, monster that (you guessed it) feasts on dreams, and gets born from the darkest nightmares. It's partially based on a Baku Yokai

#yokai #sketch #creaturedesign
#art #sketchbook
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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[Inky Cap] - 'Don't look away. Did you see what writhes in the darkness? Don't look away. Come closer. Don't. Look. Away.'

Last of the Decay themed week and my favorite of the batch! This one is OTA!

#funguary #funguary2026 #adoptable #angel #creaturedesign
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Lara leans closer. "You're about to meet my friends. Please be nice."

Zhaikes declares solemnly: "I won't harm them."

"What? No, I mean, *look* nice. Like a well-meaning, approachable citizen of this universe."

Zhaikes grumbles, shows a tight smile and speaks between his teeth: "Li-mke thiss?"
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Hey all, don't forget to be nice!

Another expression of the expression challenge with #Zhaikes.
My alien OC Zhaikes trying to look nice, while his expression seems a little forced, and a speech bubble saying "Be nice, be nice, be nice...". His antennae are held closely to his face and he sports a tight but friendly smile. Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Omg this cat is so him :')
February 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Hey all, don't forget to be nice!

Another expression of the expression challenge with #Zhaikes.
My alien OC Zhaikes trying to look nice, while his expression seems a little forced, and a speech bubble saying "Be nice, be nice, be nice...". His antennae are held closely to his face and he sports a tight but friendly smile. Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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like a flag blowing in the wind

- Original tentequine post
- New rider

#art #tentequine
digital drawing of a galloping horse that has 4 tentacles in place of a neck and head. the tentacles are fluttering back above the creature with its movement, with written sound effect of "fwap fwap fwap".
February 7, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Loot drop after defeating me:

🤍 3 lava stone bracelets
🤍 Notes about alien worlds
🤍 Ring with strange runes
🤍 10 candles
🤍 Tea in various flavours
🤍 Black iPad
🤍 Allergy supplies for 1 month
🤍 20 sketches of Zhaikes
mecharoar.bsky.social » ᴍᴇᴄʜᴀʀᴏᴀʀ [COMMS OPEN] @mecharoar.bsky.social · 1d
Loot drop after defeating me:

✨Purple iPad without case
☀️180g audiophile black vinyl
✨Collection of animal bones
☀️White gloves
✨Book of human anatomy
☀️Japanese Incense
✨Black tea
☀️TAR 21
✨Advanced guide to OC torture
cryptidcorvids.bsky.social 🌸Kiri🌸 @cryptidcorvids.bsky.social · 2d
Loot drop after defeating me

☀️ Inking Pens
✨️Ipad
☀️ Pokemon Sapphire
✨️ Coffee
☀️ Chocolate Tea
✨️ endless amount of OC ideas
☀️ OC doodles
✨️Weird half finished stories
☀️ Dinosaurs
✨️ Cat Hair
☀️more coffee...
✨️ mint oreos
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Share 4, tag 4

Optional 🤍
@surrial.bsky.social
@8thcreation.bsky.social
@tanija.bsky.social
@micahseacole.bsky.social

Anyone who sees this: I invite you to join!
Traditional drawing of a reptilian, insectoid looking alien (species: Tar'nex) with an elongated snout and big teeth. The shoulders, chest and parts of their face are covered with an exoskeleton. On the back of their head and neck they have several thick cable-like appendages that hang down their shoulders. Art by Kathaja Krim. Digital art which explains the wing anatomy of an alien species called Nan-Te'gah. The left illustration shows the alien in full size. Their wings are single butterfly-like elements that are situated along their arms. When the wings are folded, they look like spines pointing backwards. The illustrations on the right depict the extended wing elements. They fold forward while creating a wing-like shape. The alien's base color is beige with orange accents along the wing arms and secondary arms. The wings, when open, have additional colors, looking like the color accents smear into the wing membrane, creating a slick, oil-like appearance. Text on page: When the wings are folded, they are positioned along the arms and point backwards. Finger spines tend to spread more widely depending on the position of the fingers, while arm spines are held closer together. Fingers point slightly outwards to make room for the spines. Each wing element consists of an upper and a lower spine. The lower spine is shorter and thinner. Wing hands have 7 digits. 1 thumb, 3 upper fingers and 3 thinner lower fingers. Finger spines have 3 joints, while arm spines only have 2. Art by Kathaja Krim. Digital art of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta). The art shows the head of the alien including four long head tendrils which are akin to thick hair. They have four shorter head tendrils too, sprouting from their brows and cheeks. The eyes are white, without pupils. The larger tendrils are covered with broad strips. Some of the strips glow in the dark. Art by Kathaja Krim. Pencil drawing of an alien character (species: Arka) with big pointy ears and long flowing hair. Her glowing eyes are completely white, with no visible pupil. She has a septum piercing and dark markings on her skin.
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Share 4, tag 4!!

@kathaja.com
@crunchchute.bsky.social
@donav.bsky.social
@dinodraws.bsky.social

+ Anyone else who sees this!
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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The amount of extremely awkward reference pictures I have taken recently is insane.
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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That thing is cursed.
Sorry rat for doing this to you :')

[ #RatCoinPurse #horror #rat #DarkArt ]
Digital art. My interpretation of the rat coin purse meme, showing the coin purse with the rat as a creature with eldritch horror vibes. Its mouth and purse-body sprout several noodly tentacles. The tail is attached with a chain to the purse. A speech bubble says "Give coin". All in all it looks like it would eat more than just coins. Art by Kathaja Krim.
February 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM