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Jared the Banana Slug
@jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
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Creator of the Small World series on YouTube

I'm an up-and-coming story time animator that makes cartoons about bugs, arachnids, and other small creatures going on adventures! While also showing themes of love, compassion, understanding, and co-existence!
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Jared the Banana Slug @jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social · Nov 5
Here’s a link to my Small World YouTube channel:

youtube.com/@jaredtheban...
Small World
"Life, nature, and bugs! We've evolved beyond our savage ways. Our mission now, is to show others love, compassion, and understanding. To push for peace, prosperity and coexistence. To go against the ...
youtube.com
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Happy 30th anniversary to Rayman! I’ve been a fan of the franchise since the Raving Rabbids days.
I’m incredibly grateful to have played the games and be a part of the community! I still hope to this day we’ll get that new game. There’s always a spark of hope within all of us! 💖

#rayman #fanart
My earliest sketch of Rayman from 2012! 😫 My latest Rayman fan art from 2024!
September 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
DTIYS Fanart of @dakotaomelia.bsky.social as yellowjacket!

#art #digitalart #dtiys #fanart #dakotaomeliafanart #bug #insect #yellowjacket #youtube #youtuber #storytimeanimator #storytimeyoutuber
July 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
I got my Rayman plushie!!!

#rayman #youtooz #ubisoft #raymanorigins #raymanlegends
May 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
I made new art for my YouTube banner and profile pic!

#art #digitalart #cartoon #youtube
March 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
It’s my birthday today and turned 27! 🥳🎂🎁 I’m very thankful to be part of this community that I never thought I’d be a part of! And thank you so much for all the love and support you guys have given me! Best wishes and have a great day! 👋😁💖

#art #digitalart #birthdayart #youtube
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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notablyuncool.bsky.social
Especially now, if you need a reminder, here it is:

You are important. You belong. You are valid. You are loved.

And no one EVER has the right to tell you any different!
January 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reposted by Jared the Banana Slug
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Stay strong. Stay safe.
You are loved and matter. 🏳️‍⚧️
November 8, 2024 at 5:42 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Small World’s Bugtopia Organization says Trans rights! 🏳️‍⚧️
January 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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More fan art of @dragondoesart.bsky.social and @gsoulnight.bsky.social

#art #digitalart #insects #arachnid #moth #jumpingspider #fanart #youtubers #youtuberfanart #youtube #storytimeanimation #storytimeanimators
January 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Small World’s first ever commission! I like to give a huge thank you to @dragondoesart.bsky.social 💖
December 15, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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Rayman VS Raymesis Generations

With Sonic X Shadow Generations being a success, I thought I’d be fun to draw fan art of a anniversary type of game but with Rayman characters.

#rayman #ubisoft #videogames #sonicgenerations #sonicxshadowgenerations #sega #raymanfanart #art #digitalart
December 5, 2024 at 2:06 AM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Any Rayman fans out there? Jared the banana slug from Small World is a fan too! 😁

I’m re-learning to draw him again. It’s been years, but I think I got it down just right. 👍

#rayman #raymaninthephantomshow #raymanorigins #raymanlegends #ubisoft #videogames #platformermascots
As part of re-learning to draw Rayman again, I did copy Giacomo’s design and posing of him to make sure I draw it right the next time. All credit goes to the original artist, Giacomo Boni. With the announcement of a YouTooz Rayman plush coming soon, I wanted to draw one as part of the plushie redraw.
November 24, 2024 at 11:53 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
I drew my Small World characters as marketable plushies as a redraw challenge for @dragondoesart.bsky.social

#art #digitalart #plushieart #bugs #insects #spiders #arachnids #slugs #gastropods #bananaslug #hornet #dungbeetle #blackwidowspider
November 24, 2024 at 11:36 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Vertical nature art

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #nature #natureart #natureartwork #trees #dandelions #roses
November 5, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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Three underrated story time animators as bugs in Small World!

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #bugs #insects #dragonfly #weta #swallowtail #youtube #youtubers #storytimeyoutubers #storytimeanimators
November 5, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Another few of my favorite story time animators as bugs in Small World!

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #insects #bugs #velvetant #jumpingspider #moth #clickbeetle #dobsonfly #ladybug #youtube #youtubers #storytimeyoutubers #storytimeanimators
November 5, 2024 at 9:08 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Yoontoons and Tru! Two of my favorite story time animators as bugs in Small World!

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #insects #bugs
#butterfly #assassinbug #youtubers #storytimeyoutubers #youtube
November 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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Secondary characters

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #bugs #insects #ladybug #prayingmantis #stinkbug #junebeetle
I misspelled praying mantis here! 😩 apologies there. I hate making spelling mistakes like these.
November 5, 2024 at 8:51 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Here’s a link to my Small World YouTube channel:

youtube.com/@jaredtheban...
Small World
"Life, nature, and bugs! We've evolved beyond our savage ways. Our mission now, is to show others love, compassion, and understanding. To push for peace, prosperity and coexistence. To go against the ...
youtube.com
November 5, 2024 at 8:43 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Small World YouTube banner

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #landscapeart #natureart #bugs #insects #spiders #arachnids #slugs #gastropods
With characters Without characters
November 5, 2024 at 8:38 PM
jaredthebananaslug.bsky.social
Meet the main characters in Small World!

#art #digitalart #artwork #digitalartwork #bugs #insects #spiders #arachnids #slugs #gastropods #bananaslug #hornet #dungbeetle #blackwidowspider
Jared is not the brightest of the bunch but is happy go lucky and has a positive outlook on life. Ryan’s is more cynical and a bit of a buzzkill. (No pun intended) He does his studies and is productive, but finds it all unfulfilling and yearns for adventure and excitement. Tristan is more laid back and chill. He is trying to find a better job than working in the sewers under New Oak City. Leslie is enthusiastic, full of energy, a proud mother, and the glue holding the gang together.
November 5, 2024 at 8:32 PM