RuNoMai
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I'm about to enter my yearly winter layoff from work, and won't have any income for about 3-4 months, so this is my once-yearly link to my Ko-Fi account.
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I won't paywall or restrict anything I draw, this is just for anyone who wants to help out with a dollar or two. :)
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I won't paywall or restrict anything I draw, this is just for anyone who wants to help out with a dollar or two. :)
Daily Pokemon art practice #810: Grookey
Welcome to Gen 8! And to start things off, here's my choice of starter for my run through Shield.
Welcome to Gen 8! And to start things off, here's my choice of starter for my run through Shield.
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #810: Grookey
Welcome to Gen 8! And to start things off, here's my choice of starter for my run through Shield.
Welcome to Gen 8! And to start things off, here's my choice of starter for my run through Shield.
Daily Pokemon art practice #809: Melmetal
And that's a wrap on Gen 7! Tomorrow, we move on to Sword and Shield!
I really enjoyed drawing Meltan and Melmetal, the shading on the liquid part is really fun and satisfying.
And that's a wrap on Gen 7! Tomorrow, we move on to Sword and Shield!
I really enjoyed drawing Meltan and Melmetal, the shading on the liquid part is really fun and satisfying.
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #809: Melmetal
And that's a wrap on Gen 7! Tomorrow, we move on to Sword and Shield!
I really enjoyed drawing Meltan and Melmetal, the shading on the liquid part is really fun and satisfying.
And that's a wrap on Gen 7! Tomorrow, we move on to Sword and Shield!
I really enjoyed drawing Meltan and Melmetal, the shading on the liquid part is really fun and satisfying.
Daily Pokemon art practice #808: Meltan
I thought I had absolutely nailed the proportion and shape of the head until the end. Sometimes, shading *uncovers* a sin.
I thought I had absolutely nailed the proportion and shape of the head until the end. Sometimes, shading *uncovers* a sin.
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #808: Meltan
I thought I had absolutely nailed the proportion and shape of the head until the end. Sometimes, shading *uncovers* a sin.
I thought I had absolutely nailed the proportion and shape of the head until the end. Sometimes, shading *uncovers* a sin.
Daily Pokemon art practice #807: Zeraora
Another mythical that I sadly never got a chance to use. I really like this design, so hopefully I'm able to at some point.
Another mythical that I sadly never got a chance to use. I really like this design, so hopefully I'm able to at some point.
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #807: Zeraora
Another mythical that I sadly never got a chance to use. I really like this design, so hopefully I'm able to at some point.
Another mythical that I sadly never got a chance to use. I really like this design, so hopefully I'm able to at some point.
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small crab eating a grape (important)
February 8, 2026 at 6:16 AM
small crab eating a grape (important)
Daily Pokemon art practice #806: Blacephalon
Once again I take a colorful, playful Pokemon and give it a haunting, horror-movie vibe through my stubborn refusal to stand up and cross the room for my colored pencils. >.>
Once again I take a colorful, playful Pokemon and give it a haunting, horror-movie vibe through my stubborn refusal to stand up and cross the room for my colored pencils. >.>
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #806: Blacephalon
Once again I take a colorful, playful Pokemon and give it a haunting, horror-movie vibe through my stubborn refusal to stand up and cross the room for my colored pencils. >.>
Once again I take a colorful, playful Pokemon and give it a haunting, horror-movie vibe through my stubborn refusal to stand up and cross the room for my colored pencils. >.>
Daily Pokemon art practice #805: Stakataka
Probably the longest time I've spent doing one of these drawings in a while. SO MANY blocks to stack and try to keep in good proportion with each other.
Probably the longest time I've spent doing one of these drawings in a while. SO MANY blocks to stack and try to keep in good proportion with each other.
February 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #805: Stakataka
Probably the longest time I've spent doing one of these drawings in a while. SO MANY blocks to stack and try to keep in good proportion with each other.
Probably the longest time I've spent doing one of these drawings in a while. SO MANY blocks to stack and try to keep in good proportion with each other.
Daily Pokemon art practice #804: Naganadel
If I don't mention the part I forgot to draw, YOU can't notice it's missing and call me out on it.
Checkmate.
If I don't mention the part I forgot to draw, YOU can't notice it's missing and call me out on it.
Checkmate.
February 7, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #804: Naganadel
If I don't mention the part I forgot to draw, YOU can't notice it's missing and call me out on it.
Checkmate.
If I don't mention the part I forgot to draw, YOU can't notice it's missing and call me out on it.
Checkmate.
Daily Pokemon art practice #803: Poipole
*is purple mischievously*
One of those names that's just a fun joy to say out loud. Try it.
*is purple mischievously*
One of those names that's just a fun joy to say out loud. Try it.
February 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #803: Poipole
*is purple mischievously*
One of those names that's just a fun joy to say out loud. Try it.
*is purple mischievously*
One of those names that's just a fun joy to say out loud. Try it.
Daily Pokemon art practice #802: Marshadow
Little Guy reporting for duty
Little Guy reporting for duty
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #802: Marshadow
Little Guy reporting for duty
Little Guy reporting for duty
Daily Pokemon art practice #801: Magearna
I frequently forget that Magearna is a Gen 7 legendary, the entire aesthetic here feels more like it would have come out of 6. Still a great one, though.
I frequently forget that Magearna is a Gen 7 legendary, the entire aesthetic here feels more like it would have come out of 6. Still a great one, though.
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #801: Magearna
I frequently forget that Magearna is a Gen 7 legendary, the entire aesthetic here feels more like it would have come out of 6. Still a great one, though.
I frequently forget that Magearna is a Gen 7 legendary, the entire aesthetic here feels more like it would have come out of 6. Still a great one, though.
Daily Pokemon art practice #800: Necrozma
Oops all shading
This one was an interesting change of pace, I essentially had to reverse my usual sketching routine for it. Start with very faint lines for the shapes, shade heavily, and then erase back along the original lines to re-establish the shapes.
Oops all shading
This one was an interesting change of pace, I essentially had to reverse my usual sketching routine for it. Start with very faint lines for the shapes, shade heavily, and then erase back along the original lines to re-establish the shapes.
February 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #800: Necrozma
Oops all shading
This one was an interesting change of pace, I essentially had to reverse my usual sketching routine for it. Start with very faint lines for the shapes, shade heavily, and then erase back along the original lines to re-establish the shapes.
Oops all shading
This one was an interesting change of pace, I essentially had to reverse my usual sketching routine for it. Start with very faint lines for the shapes, shade heavily, and then erase back along the original lines to re-establish the shapes.
Daily Pokemon art practice #799: Guzzlord
Accidentally went a bit too tall on this one instead of going wide, but still really happy with how it turned out.
Accidentally went a bit too tall on this one instead of going wide, but still really happy with how it turned out.
February 2, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #799: Guzzlord
Accidentally went a bit too tall on this one instead of going wide, but still really happy with how it turned out.
Accidentally went a bit too tall on this one instead of going wide, but still really happy with how it turned out.
Daily Pokemon art practice #798: Kartana
ORIGAMI SUPERHERO
ORIGAMI SUPERHERO
January 31, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #798: Kartana
ORIGAMI SUPERHERO
ORIGAMI SUPERHERO
Daily Pokemon art practice #797: Celesteela
"How many lines, detail pieces, and patterns do we want to add to this Pokemon?"
"Yes."
There are SO MANY spots on this Pokemon I'm not fully satisfied with, but it's such a complex design. Shading helps as usual, but wow.
"How many lines, detail pieces, and patterns do we want to add to this Pokemon?"
"Yes."
There are SO MANY spots on this Pokemon I'm not fully satisfied with, but it's such a complex design. Shading helps as usual, but wow.
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #797: Celesteela
"How many lines, detail pieces, and patterns do we want to add to this Pokemon?"
"Yes."
There are SO MANY spots on this Pokemon I'm not fully satisfied with, but it's such a complex design. Shading helps as usual, but wow.
"How many lines, detail pieces, and patterns do we want to add to this Pokemon?"
"Yes."
There are SO MANY spots on this Pokemon I'm not fully satisfied with, but it's such a complex design. Shading helps as usual, but wow.
Daily Pokemon art practice #796: Xurkitree
I think this is the Ultra Beast that really sells the "alien species" idea the best.
I think this is the Ultra Beast that really sells the "alien species" idea the best.
January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #796: Xurkitree
I think this is the Ultra Beast that really sells the "alien species" idea the best.
I think this is the Ultra Beast that really sells the "alien species" idea the best.
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The word armadillo is borrowed from Spanish and simply means “little armored one.” But an even better word for an armadillo, in my opinion, is the Nahuatl ayotochtli. It means “turtle rabbit.”
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The word armadillo is borrowed from Spanish and simply means “little armored one.” But an even better word for an armadillo, in my opinion, is the Nahuatl ayotochtli. It means “turtle rabbit.”
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If you work in journalism: you cannot use machine learning to upscale a photo and still be telling the truth. It WILL lie, even if you don't intend to tell one.
It can only do what it does by inventing details where none exist, which means it will inherently be misrepresenting reality.
It can only do what it does by inventing details where none exist, which means it will inherently be misrepresenting reality.
Unfriendly reminder, AI is being used to destroy trust. Do not normalize the use of AI. AI can not reliably enhance videos or low-quality images.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
This is the quiet replacement of reality. Do not let this be normalized.
January 29, 2026 at 1:51 AM
If you work in journalism: you cannot use machine learning to upscale a photo and still be telling the truth. It WILL lie, even if you don't intend to tell one.
It can only do what it does by inventing details where none exist, which means it will inherently be misrepresenting reality.
It can only do what it does by inventing details where none exist, which means it will inherently be misrepresenting reality.
Daily Pokemon art practice #795: Pheromosa
Yesterday's ultra-bug was super muscular, today's is super-thin. Both had proportions that were a little awkward to accurately capture and turned out better than I had braced myself for.
Yesterday's ultra-bug was super muscular, today's is super-thin. Both had proportions that were a little awkward to accurately capture and turned out better than I had braced myself for.
January 29, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #795: Pheromosa
Yesterday's ultra-bug was super muscular, today's is super-thin. Both had proportions that were a little awkward to accurately capture and turned out better than I had braced myself for.
Yesterday's ultra-bug was super muscular, today's is super-thin. Both had proportions that were a little awkward to accurately capture and turned out better than I had braced myself for.
Daily Pokemon art practice #794: Buzzwole
This one felt SO DIFFERENT to draw because of how heavy the shadows were, but I really love how it turned out. I was really nervous that it would end up looking terrible.
This one felt SO DIFFERENT to draw because of how heavy the shadows were, but I really love how it turned out. I was really nervous that it would end up looking terrible.
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #794: Buzzwole
This one felt SO DIFFERENT to draw because of how heavy the shadows were, but I really love how it turned out. I was really nervous that it would end up looking terrible.
This one felt SO DIFFERENT to draw because of how heavy the shadows were, but I really love how it turned out. I was really nervous that it would end up looking terrible.
Daily Pokemon art practice #793: Nihilego
Ah, the Ultra Beasts. Some day I hope we get a Legends game (or main series) where we get to fully explore Ultra Space and these weird things.
Ah, the Ultra Beasts. Some day I hope we get a Legends game (or main series) where we get to fully explore Ultra Space and these weird things.
January 27, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #793: Nihilego
Ah, the Ultra Beasts. Some day I hope we get a Legends game (or main series) where we get to fully explore Ultra Space and these weird things.
Ah, the Ultra Beasts. Some day I hope we get a Legends game (or main series) where we get to fully explore Ultra Space and these weird things.
Daily Pokemon art practice #792: Lunala
Lunala definitely made up for the annoyance of the reversed day/night cycle in Moon (I never really adjusted to it), because it looks and feels like a far more natural and intentional continuation of the Cosmog line.
Lunala definitely made up for the annoyance of the reversed day/night cycle in Moon (I never really adjusted to it), because it looks and feels like a far more natural and intentional continuation of the Cosmog line.
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #792: Lunala
Lunala definitely made up for the annoyance of the reversed day/night cycle in Moon (I never really adjusted to it), because it looks and feels like a far more natural and intentional continuation of the Cosmog line.
Lunala definitely made up for the annoyance of the reversed day/night cycle in Moon (I never really adjusted to it), because it looks and feels like a far more natural and intentional continuation of the Cosmog line.
Daily Pokemon art practice #791: Solgaleo
Once again I had to sacrifice a tail to draw the rest of the Pokemon on the page.
It also occurred to me while drawing that Solgaleo's paws are basically an excellent sneaker design and now I want a pair.
Once again I had to sacrifice a tail to draw the rest of the Pokemon on the page.
It also occurred to me while drawing that Solgaleo's paws are basically an excellent sneaker design and now I want a pair.
January 25, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Daily Pokemon art practice #791: Solgaleo
Once again I had to sacrifice a tail to draw the rest of the Pokemon on the page.
It also occurred to me while drawing that Solgaleo's paws are basically an excellent sneaker design and now I want a pair.
Once again I had to sacrifice a tail to draw the rest of the Pokemon on the page.
It also occurred to me while drawing that Solgaleo's paws are basically an excellent sneaker design and now I want a pair.
Daily Pokemon art practice #790: Cosmoem
A circle in a circle in an oval in a claw and it's four inches tall and weighs over 2000 pounds
A circle in a circle in an oval in a claw and it's four inches tall and weighs over 2000 pounds
January 23, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Daily Pokemon art practice #790: Cosmoem
A circle in a circle in an oval in a claw and it's four inches tall and weighs over 2000 pounds
A circle in a circle in an oval in a claw and it's four inches tall and weighs over 2000 pounds