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MOTH👑MONARCH 2026 EDITION
@mothmonarch.bsky.social
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🐛 mothmonar.ch ✨
Bug King • Independent Artist & Designer • aka M. Capaldi 🌟
they/them, queer variety pack, real human artist
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MOTH👑MONARCH 2026 EDITION @mothmonarch.bsky.social · Oct 17
Hi, I'm Moth Monarch, a non-binary artist fascinated with the intersection of the eternal & ephemeral in the world and within us. I make lots of stuff!
☛ Directory & Info @ mothmonar.ch
🛍️ Shop my Art: shop.mothmonar.ch
🌟 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/mothmonarch
🐛 Tip Jar: ko-fi.com/mothmonarch
Digital art of a cartoon moth dressed as a red mage in a leaping pose, rapier held forward in their right hand and floating focus held behind in their left. The moth is beige with green eyes and brown and beige wings with reddish vein patterns. Their clothing consists of a small red hat, long fancy coat with gold details, elbow-length black gloves, and knee-height black boots. Magic circles, vines, and petals behind them evoke the "Resolution" spell from FFXIV. Eight images of Celestial Insects enamel pins: comet moth, dragonfly, peacock spider, stag beetle, shield bug, wasp, periodical cicada, honeybee. All of them have starry and celestial imagery incorporated into their natural shapes with colors leaning heavy toward yellows and deep blues with some red. Photo of Moth Monarch behind their convention table in a shiny colorful jacket and sunglasses, smiling and gesturing broadly at their wares displayed around them. They have enamel pins, bandanas, stickers, prints, posters, commissions and more. Some of the wares are displayed on wire panels erected on either side of the table with purple cloth backdrops, with a few smaller displays on the table itself and bandanas strung overhead between the wire panel stands. There is a purple table runner down the center with the artist's crowned moth logo and name. The convention center behind is whites and grays with light coming in from windows in the ceiling. Photo in a hotel lobby. A printed standee for Eve the kangaroo is on the left. She is various shades of brown with blue eyes, a patch of orange hair, and freckles on her face and limbs. Eve is wearing a matching sports bra and pair of shorts and holding a pink and orange water bottle. The artist, Moth Monarch, is standing on the right, holding their arms wide to showcase the character. Moth Monarch is shorter than the standee; they have dark hair shaved on the sides, glasses, a black tee, yellow lanyard with convention badges, and palm leaf print leggings.
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mothmonarch.bsky.social
Shiny stickers ✨ Put a little sparkle in your space!
shop.mothmonar.ch
Photo of an iridescent rainbow sticker of two sphinx moths symmetrically posed facing each other. They have similar markings but are largely inverted - the top one has much more rainbow material, while the bottom one has much more black. The top moth has a closed eye on the back of its head and open eyes on its hind wings, while the bottom moth has an open eye on the back of its head and closed eyes on its wings. A small black star rests between their antennae, and on either side is a small sequence of moon phases. Three copies fanned out of a sticker design in black ink on a white shaped space of a cartoon moth bust with a hopeful smile on its face, looking up to the right. Three four-pointed sparkles and other small accent areas shine in a bright silver. The stickers are resting on a black hardcover sketchbook framed on three sides by drawing pens. Photo of a spread of three identical die-cute vinyl stickers that are black, white, and shiny metallic gold featuring two white-lined sphinx moths. Each has a five-pointed star on their head and is reaching toward a large four-pointed star in the middle. Lots of other stars and accents surround them. The stickers rest on a cloth that is pale with an irregular pattern of solid muted gold hexagons. The watermark is http://shop.mothmonar.ch with a logo of a crowned moth. Photo of a lavender sticker sheet with whimsical celestial-themed moths and related accent stickers. Nine moths have moons, stars, and small constellations on their wings with purple, blue, and pink palettes. Their shapes are inspired by real species like the luna moth, comet moth, cecropia moth, sphinx moth, etc. Accent stickers include four-pointed stars, five-pointed stars, a moon, a planet with a ring, and a four-pointed comet as well as a line of moon phases vertically in the middle of the sheet. Some of the stars, moons, and markings have metallic details catching the light here. The top of the sheet reads "Magic Moon Moths" and the bottom has the artist's name, "Moth Monarch".
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
SHINE ON, O DREAMER ✨
Photo of a traditional sketchbook page in black ink and glittery blue gel pen. Central, a large cartoon moth bust with sparkly freckles and wreathed in four-pointed stars and lines smiles, glancing off to their side. Other cartoon bugs and celestial symbols fill the space around them, with the text "SHINE ON, O DREAMER!" written at the top out of focus. Art by Moth Monarch.
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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eikawasaki.bsky.social
オオミズアオ♂Japanese Luna Moth
“Actias aliena”

Material: Colored pencil.
Kent paper(Post card)
February 7, 2024 at 10:59 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Shiny stickers ✨ Put a little sparkle in your space!
shop.mothmonar.ch
Photo of an iridescent rainbow sticker of two sphinx moths symmetrically posed facing each other. They have similar markings but are largely inverted - the top one has much more rainbow material, while the bottom one has much more black. The top moth has a closed eye on the back of its head and open eyes on its hind wings, while the bottom moth has an open eye on the back of its head and closed eyes on its wings. A small black star rests between their antennae, and on either side is a small sequence of moon phases. Three copies fanned out of a sticker design in black ink on a white shaped space of a cartoon moth bust with a hopeful smile on its face, looking up to the right. Three four-pointed sparkles and other small accent areas shine in a bright silver. The stickers are resting on a black hardcover sketchbook framed on three sides by drawing pens. Photo of a spread of three identical die-cute vinyl stickers that are black, white, and shiny metallic gold featuring two white-lined sphinx moths. Each has a five-pointed star on their head and is reaching toward a large four-pointed star in the middle. Lots of other stars and accents surround them. The stickers rest on a cloth that is pale with an irregular pattern of solid muted gold hexagons. The watermark is http://shop.mothmonar.ch with a logo of a crowned moth. Photo of a lavender sticker sheet with whimsical celestial-themed moths and related accent stickers. Nine moths have moons, stars, and small constellations on their wings with purple, blue, and pink palettes. Their shapes are inspired by real species like the luna moth, comet moth, cecropia moth, sphinx moth, etc. Accent stickers include four-pointed stars, five-pointed stars, a moon, a planet with a ring, and a four-pointed comet as well as a line of moon phases vertically in the middle of the sheet. Some of the stars, moons, and markings have metallic details catching the light here. The top of the sheet reads "Magic Moon Moths" and the bottom has the artist's name, "Moth Monarch".
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Want to make some patches again... might go iron-on this time unless people feel strongly otherwise. I usually sew some even with ironed patches anyway.
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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pseudonymjones.bsky.social
“What makes something art?” It’s the human decisions, the fingerprint of their specific viewpoint appearing in the final work, that makes something art.
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Whatever silly little thing lives in the core of your heart probably resonates with other people more than you think. Let it help you find your way as you create it.

Keep your shoulders strong, stretch, and take breaks, or else. Taking care of your spine will take care of your art.
galileogb.bsky.social 🦎Galileo🍉 @galileogb.bsky.social · 7d
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Friends gifted me this massive grimoire of a sketchbook for my birthday - my current book for scale on left, roughly 6x8". It's heavy! Not sure what to do with it yet, but I feel like I should put arcane bug spells in it...
Picture of two sketchbooks with decorative covers on a red plaid blanket. The smaller one to the left is 6x8 inches to show the scale of the much larger one to the right. The left one says "the secret BUG SOCIETY" on the cover with a little one-eyed blue beetle and various plants, leaves, and debris like soda caps and pins in a cute cartoon style. It has a green elastic band closure. The large right one has a fanciful luna-like moth with striped wings, eyespots on its upper wings, and moon phases along its body. More stars and moon phases decorate the rest of the pale space around it including two dark turquoise stones sewn into the cover central top and bottom. It has two strap closures with metal levers.
January 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
The December 2025 review is out for patrons!
www.patreon.com/posts/147772... ☕
Photo of part of a sketchbook page in ink and gold acrylic: a cartoon moth from the side wearing a crown and a confident expression. In one hand, they hold up a coffee cup with steam and decorative coffee beans and grounds swirling toward and around their head almost like a halo shape. In the other hand, they grasp a golden brush pen with black ink swirling out in large gobs past the lower crop of the shot. Golden rays emanate from around their head and end along a thin black rectangular border with thicker black border accents outside it. Art by Moth Monarch.
January 10, 2026 at 4:46 AM
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kikidoodle.bsky.social
I met a living stick, and she put her leg into my nose, then scaled my head
A large stick insect climbing up the face of a lady wearing glasses who looks to be having a surprisingly good time.
January 6, 2026 at 3:57 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
My oldest Squishable (Bumble, who is ten this year!) and my newest (Sprig the grasshopper) - thank you for my new friend, @cindervoidz.bsky.social! 🦗✨ They're so cute!!
Two mini Squishable plush, a bumblebee and a grasshopper, both facing the camera seated on a soft red plaid surface.
January 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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titsay.bsky.social
u lean on me, i lean on u
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
I have one of these with just shy of 5 pounds of stuffing in it and oh man. it is a very good time to hug and a very cute face besides. Stupendous!
hellocutecumber.bsky.social Hellocutecumber @hellocutecumber.bsky.social · 16d
Oomura restock is finally up on my shop!!! Dont miss out on the 40 inch Cuddle bug!!

My shop!!: ✨️https://tinyurl.com/ysmuukb8✨️
January 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
despair not, o dreamer!
Photo of a sketchbook page: a cartoon moth hovers among black and red swirls, a red-four pointed star as their pupil and many other dot and four-pointed stars among the swirls around them. in glittery red, words atop segments of the swirls read: "o dreamer / o lover / keep hope!" Art by Moth Monarch.
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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nikitagill.bsky.social
A soft, small, hopeful thing.
Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful things and trying to make life worth living, and I know I don't have to believe in everything, but I believe in that. - Nikita Gill
January 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
I spoke of it generally from time to time, but I was very ill (digestion related) for a lot of 2025. It took about 5 months to get proper treatment & the medication was rough and required its own recovery. Very grateful I was able to enjoy the holidays & looking forward to a better 2026!
Scan of a traditional sketchbook page in black ink and yellow-orange marker. A cartoon moth reaches out to a hovering four-pointed star; other stars fill the surrounding space. Text reads: "KEEP SEEKING LIGHT. Reach for hope - lean on love - we need not face the dark alone, nor bear pain in silence. we light each others' way."
December 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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feathercritter.bsky.social
My little collection of mantis pins, getting an inspection from my girl Princess. I can't really afford to collect enamels but I decided to make a single exception: Mantises!
A collection of several praying mantis enamel pins, and also Princess, a real mantis, looking at them.
December 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
A few favorite creations from this year specifically as the final day ticks down! 🌟
- Potato Bug stickers
- Natalie standee for @anthrocon.org's 2025 charity partner
- Magic Moon Moths sticker sheet
- Skye Full Body badge commission for @rawrparty.bsky.social!
Sticker of a cute brown insect sitting inside a red and yellow box of french fries, their hands resting on the box edge in front of them. The box says "Potato Bug" on the front with the U made into a smile with little eyes. The sticker has transparent edges and is sitting on a greenish background. A number of stickers like it are arranged in an arc over it as framing, though they are largely cropped out. Bottom right corner has a crowned moth logo and "shop.mothmonar.ch" Standee of a smiling and waving calico mer-cat representing Anthrocon's 2025 charity, Nose 2 Tail, at the 2025 convention. Behind are charity tables and some vendor booths. Photo of a lavender sticker sheet with whimsical celestial-themed moths and related accent stickers. Nine moths have moons, stars, and small constellations on their wings with purple, blue, and pink palettes. Their shapes are inspired by real species like the luna moth, comet moth, cecropia moth, sphinx moth, etc. Accent stickers include four-pointed stars, five-pointed stars, a moon, a planet with a ring, and a four-pointed comet as well as a line of moon phases vertically in the middle of the sheet. Some of the stars, moons, and markings have metallic details catching the light here. The top of the sheet reads "Magic Moon Moths" and the bottom has the artist's name, "Moth Monarch". Digital art character badge of a pink and white snow leopard furry smiling and posing toward the viewer in a shiny white and bright green techwear outfit, holding a large mechanical-looking book in front of her in one hand. She has violet eyes, magenta hair, and some of her spots look like hearts. The outfit consists of a light jacket in white with a rainbow sleeve accent visible over a thin green hoodie, green fingerless gloves, white long shorts with black and green checkered leggings underneath, and white and green sporty shoes. The book is white and bronze with green-blue light accents highlighting wing-like protrusions at the top edges of the cover as well as a few visible wires and techy details. The name "Skye" appears to the right in purple decorated with pink lines inspired by circuitry, and the background cut to shape is a lavender-purple gradient with a faint circuitry texture. Signed MM.
December 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
I feel a lot of pressure to keep my mouth shut about this but it's so incredibly awkward to be from the US living in Canada right now. I'm one little person and my feelings are of no consequence in the grand scheme, but I know so many good people back home doing what they can who deserve better.
December 31, 2025 at 3:41 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Friends are here for New Year's and we exchanged holiday gifts. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS 🪲
Photo of a Rokr kit for their mechanical rhinoceros beetle model, new in shrink wrap. The beetle is black and red with brassy gold details on a round black base. The elytra are up with wings extended. A few details on the box show parts that light up and the wing flapping action.
December 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Found my favorite gf cinnamon donuts I hadn't seen in YEARS when we hit up a different grocery today. One of those with coffee is an easy "you know what, everything's alright" ☕🐛
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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adwills.bsky.social
The symbiotic relationship between person who is nervous/unsure of commenting how much they enjoy someone's writing/art, and the writer/artist who is far too flustered by the compliment to reply anything besides crying emojis, hearts, and smiles behind their screen.
December 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
he's gaming!! @squishable.bsky.social
Photo of a bumblebee mini Squishable with a white gaming headset placed over him. He is propped up on a bee-themed pillow in front of a laptop with a glowing keyboard. The mic is down and he is posed looking at the screen as if he is gaming.
December 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
LO, THE FEAST OF THE BUG KING!
✨ It's my birthday!! 🐛
After a rough as hell year with a lot of challenges, I'm finally starting to feel better and look forward again. If you've been enjoying my work & feel so moved, I've got a tip jar & a wishlist! Or tell someone about my art! Much love 💖
Mirror selfie of a person smirking at the viewer and leaning forward on one leg hiked up on a surface out of frame. They have short hair on top with buzzed sides and are wearing glasses, a red and white Machine56 bomber jacket with black details, and black pants with some straps hanging off. It's Moth Monarch! Digital art illustration of cartoon insects partying: fireflies sit on a frame above shining light on a dancing caterpillar, ant, bumblebee, and mantis below. Text top, middle, and bottom reads "do a little dance / you're a little bug / get down tonight"
December 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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muimuitime.bsky.social
ここでこれ言っても届かないかもだけど。

Xから引っ越してきた私がフォローしてた皆さまーどこー？

ゴキブリ、アブラムシ、マイナー昆虫、奇虫、面白い論文を教えてくれるありがたい存在どこー？
December 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM