Zalcoti
@zalcoti.bsky.social
Digital and watercolor artist. Dinosaurs and space are cool. So are snails and pterosaurs.
Currently busy with university life. Majoring in Physics.
Currently busy with university life. Majoring in Physics.
Hey, been quite a while since I last been online! The break has been great for me. I shed a lot of bad thoughts and replaced them with new thoughts.
August 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hey, been quite a while since I last been online! The break has been great for me. I shed a lot of bad thoughts and replaced them with new thoughts.
Just a small life update
I've returned to university and have been quite busy with classes. It looks like I may become even busier as the semesters go on. Some good things are quickly happening. Not only have I become good at math, it's opening up some doors that I never thought were possible.
I've returned to university and have been quite busy with classes. It looks like I may become even busier as the semesters go on. Some good things are quickly happening. Not only have I become good at math, it's opening up some doors that I never thought were possible.
December 5, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Just a small life update
I've returned to university and have been quite busy with classes. It looks like I may become even busier as the semesters go on. Some good things are quickly happening. Not only have I become good at math, it's opening up some doors that I never thought were possible.
I've returned to university and have been quite busy with classes. It looks like I may become even busier as the semesters go on. Some good things are quickly happening. Not only have I become good at math, it's opening up some doors that I never thought were possible.
I've been working on some sticker ideas. The sketches are pretty solid. Hopefully the final inks are just as good!
May 10, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I've been working on some sticker ideas. The sketches are pretty solid. Hopefully the final inks are just as good!
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For pterosaurs, I recommend pteros.com - it's amazing and well vetted. Anything else, just steer clear of reptileevolution and ptetosaurheresies
Pteros, The Encyclopedia of Pterosaurs
From Aerotitan to Zhenyuanopterus, Pteros covers all genera of the prehistoric flying reptiles known as pterosaurs.
pteros.com
May 9, 2024 at 7:47 PM
For pterosaurs, I recommend pteros.com - it's amazing and well vetted. Anything else, just steer clear of reptileevolution and ptetosaurheresies
Quote with a game for which you are nostalgic
May 8, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Quote with a game for which you are nostalgic
Yay, it's raining out. Last year was quite dry. Hopefully this year isn't. Just as long as there isn't so much rain it floods >.>
May 7, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Yay, it's raining out. Last year was quite dry. Hopefully this year isn't. Just as long as there isn't so much rain it floods >.>
Life update: I've been hauling ass by catching up on a lot of math the past two or three months. The end is near, though. I should finish by next week. After that I'll be scheduling time better to devote to comic pages and other art associated with it. It's all set up to go. Just need to work hard.
May 3, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Life update: I've been hauling ass by catching up on a lot of math the past two or three months. The end is near, though. I should finish by next week. After that I'll be scheduling time better to devote to comic pages and other art associated with it. It's all set up to go. Just need to work hard.
These were created last summer for TheLostDex beta #Pokemon zine. Beta Shuckle and a small dino were assigned. The writer and I were able to take the most liberty with the small dino, who was named Shelltar during the project. It was a lot of fun and I hope to draw for another Pokemon #zine someday.
May 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM
These were created last summer for TheLostDex beta #Pokemon zine. Beta Shuckle and a small dino were assigned. The writer and I were able to take the most liberty with the small dino, who was named Shelltar during the project. It was a lot of fun and I hope to draw for another Pokemon #zine someday.
Picked up the #watercolor sketchbook again after putting it away in November. Caught up on some videos from a watercolorist I follow. Played around with Franklin Booth's inking style and practiced using flatter, more limited colors with watercolor. I may have found a style for Thorntail (finally)
February 24, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Picked up the #watercolor sketchbook again after putting it away in November. Caught up on some videos from a watercolorist I follow. Played around with Franklin Booth's inking style and practiced using flatter, more limited colors with watercolor. I may have found a style for Thorntail (finally)
I was accepted into university. They actually sent me two acceptance letter packages. Probably by accident. Also had an enormous amount of credits accepted. Like, 99 enormous. Everything is looking good so far.
February 3, 2024 at 7:11 PM
I was accepted into university. They actually sent me two acceptance letter packages. Probably by accident. Also had an enormous amount of credits accepted. Like, 99 enormous. Everything is looking good so far.
Currently in the process of applying to a university to finish a bachelor's degree. I've been busting ass to master algebra and familiarize myself with calculus.
Hopefully it goes better this time.
Hopefully it goes better this time.
December 25, 2023 at 3:11 AM
Currently in the process of applying to a university to finish a bachelor's degree. I've been busting ass to master algebra and familiarize myself with calculus.
Hopefully it goes better this time.
Hopefully it goes better this time.
A quick sketch of a dragon figurine
December 15, 2023 at 3:24 PM
A quick sketch of a dragon figurine
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I hope yall had clear skies last night. There's still time though, because the Geminids will still put on a good show tonight! I'll be out again to see a few (or a lot of) shooting stars.
Here's what you need to know:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/leon...
🧪 🔭
Here's what you need to know:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/leon...
🧪 🔭
Leonid and Geminid Meteor Showers Bring Bonanza before Year's End
Two unusual annual meteor showers come at the end of the year, and each can spark astonishing celestial fireworks
www.scientificamerican.com
December 14, 2023 at 9:45 PM
I hope yall had clear skies last night. There's still time though, because the Geminids will still put on a good show tonight! I'll be out again to see a few (or a lot of) shooting stars.
Here's what you need to know:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/leon...
🧪 🔭
Here's what you need to know:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/leon...
🧪 🔭
Been putting more effort into studies of comic stuff. It's not the easiest yet it's so satisfying. I look forward to more
December 10, 2023 at 3:24 AM
Been putting more effort into studies of comic stuff. It's not the easiest yet it's so satisfying. I look forward to more
Organizing my markers into new, better bins. They were put into a cardboard box and ignored while going through a rough time. I feel it's time to break another seal, so to speak.
November 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Organizing my markers into new, better bins. They were put into a cardboard box and ignored while going through a rough time. I feel it's time to break another seal, so to speak.
I love cooking giant meals. It gives me the opportunity to create amazing flavors and be a little fancier than usual. Like making a wine sauce and trussing this turkey.
November 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM
I love cooking giant meals. It gives me the opportunity to create amazing flavors and be a little fancier than usual. Like making a wine sauce and trussing this turkey.
Gobble gobble
Wasn't satisfied with the eye in the turkey painting so I did this. I might need to draw bigger for certain details
November 23, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Gobble gobble
Right now: To start and finish the story in a reasonable amount of time.
Future: For people to like it as much as I do and snail plushes to be produced
Future: For people to like it as much as I do and snail plushes to be produced
November 18, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Right now: To start and finish the story in a reasonable amount of time.
Future: For people to like it as much as I do and snail plushes to be produced
Future: For people to like it as much as I do and snail plushes to be produced
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Hiya everyone!
I'm currently dealing with some No Fun Legal Stuff involving Purrmaids that's going to cost me at LEAST a few thousand dollars in legal fees and a few thousand MORE in additional costs.
It's a GREAT time to think about getting a plush is all I'm saying 👀
I'm currently dealing with some No Fun Legal Stuff involving Purrmaids that's going to cost me at LEAST a few thousand dollars in legal fees and a few thousand MORE in additional costs.
It's a GREAT time to think about getting a plush is all I'm saying 👀
October 16, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Hiya everyone!
I'm currently dealing with some No Fun Legal Stuff involving Purrmaids that's going to cost me at LEAST a few thousand dollars in legal fees and a few thousand MORE in additional costs.
It's a GREAT time to think about getting a plush is all I'm saying 👀
I'm currently dealing with some No Fun Legal Stuff involving Purrmaids that's going to cost me at LEAST a few thousand dollars in legal fees and a few thousand MORE in additional costs.
It's a GREAT time to think about getting a plush is all I'm saying 👀
Previews from the comic sketchbook!
November 16, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Previews from the comic sketchbook!
Wasn't satisfied with the eye in the turkey painting so I did this. I might need to draw bigger for certain details
November 16, 2023 at 1:58 AM
Wasn't satisfied with the eye in the turkey painting so I did this. I might need to draw bigger for certain details
Two full chapters sketched out in the first pass. It's such an accomplishment to even get this far. I'll be figuring out the polished pages within the next week or two. Just wish I knew more about comic page design. Still learning and giving it my best effort to keep it interesting
November 14, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Two full chapters sketched out in the first pass. It's such an accomplishment to even get this far. I'll be figuring out the polished pages within the next week or two. Just wish I knew more about comic page design. Still learning and giving it my best effort to keep it interesting
The transparent palette. Man, I have three of these Mijello palettes already >.>
Two colors were added to round it out. My hope is to have a limited, transparent set for a more purist experience. The other set has a nice mix of opaque and semi-opaque so I'm not turning into a watercolor snob. =p
Two colors were added to round it out. My hope is to have a limited, transparent set for a more purist experience. The other set has a nice mix of opaque and semi-opaque so I'm not turning into a watercolor snob. =p
November 8, 2023 at 8:43 PM
The transparent palette. Man, I have three of these Mijello palettes already >.>
Two colors were added to round it out. My hope is to have a limited, transparent set for a more purist experience. The other set has a nice mix of opaque and semi-opaque so I'm not turning into a watercolor snob. =p
Two colors were added to round it out. My hope is to have a limited, transparent set for a more purist experience. The other set has a nice mix of opaque and semi-opaque so I'm not turning into a watercolor snob. =p
Turkey #watercolor #sketch in the sketchbook. Tried out a set of M. Graham watercolors and I'm in love.
November 8, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Turkey #watercolor #sketch in the sketchbook. Tried out a set of M. Graham watercolors and I'm in love.
So I finally got through planning a talking scene in a cramped room around a cramped dining table. Omg it's hard to make it interesting. So I guess it'll be one of those sections to rapid fire post if the buffer allows
November 6, 2023 at 8:17 PM
So I finally got through planning a talking scene in a cramped room around a cramped dining table. Omg it's hard to make it interesting. So I guess it'll be one of those sections to rapid fire post if the buffer allows