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Even tinier lionfish. This one doesn't even have fully developed colours yet!

Tulamben, Bali (Indonesia), 2023

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Another slutty merman for #mermay!

I'm enjoying the quicker work at the mo, have to say.

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Daily fish fact #521

Spotfin lionfish!

While hunting, it approaches its prey slowly and then traps it via spreading out its fins as far as possible! Their prey includes small fish and crustaceans like crabs and shrimp.

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The Lionfish :-

The lionfish (Pterois) is a strikingly beautiful but highly invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific. Recognized by its bold red, white, and brown stripes, it has long, flowing venomous spines that deter predators. Despite its beauty, the lionfish is a major ecological threat in the Atlantic, where it has no natural predators and rapidly depletes native fish populations. It thrives in warm, coastal waters, preying on smaller fish and disrupting marine ecosystems. Efforts to control its spread include spearfishing, culinary initiatives, and public awareness campaigns. Though venomous, lionfish are edible and considered a delicacy when properly prepared.

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Peixe-leão, peixe-peru, peixe-dragão, peixe-escorpião e peixe-pedra são alguns nomes vulgares para uma grande variedade de peixes marinhos venenosos dos gêneros Pterois, Parapterois, Brachypterois, Ebosia ou Dendrochirus, pertencentes à família Scorpaenidae.

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I kinda want to establish a baseline now...

Regardless of my opinion on the matter, if I'm going to be talking and asking questions about AI generated works and/or works with other AI input (such as when a creator uses ChatGPT or the like to get out of a block), I feel like it would be useful to establish what I'm talking about exactly.

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Commissions Open!

I'm in a tough spot financially. My mom has been in the hospital for the last two weeks and is now in in-patient rehab due to a fall. I'm paid to care for her specifically when she is at home, so I'm not being paid, and wont be until she gets home. Thus, these will be open until I'm being paid by my agency again!

What I'm Offering:

Headshots, full bodies, half bodies, humans/humanoids, animals of all sorts, pets, anthros, robots, Plushify!, ref sheets, icons, emojis, stickers, short comics, sft, ns.ft--you name it, I'll probably be able to do it! Feel free to ask me about any ideas you have, especially as I dont have references for everything mentioned. I can even work off descriptions if you dont have ref sheets! (Examples of nsf.t works can be requested, but I have featured none below.)

I'm also offering to record or stream the art progress. Recording will be +$5 (for storage and upload space), while streaming will be a bit more (+$10) to compensate for aligning mine and the commissioners' times so the stream can be viewed live.

All images will come with either a transparent background or a two-color background (gradient or framed). Abstract/multicolor backgrounds can be upgraded for +$5, and complex backgrounds (eg; simple setting) will start at +$20.

What I'm NOT Offering:

Because I'm a very flexible artist, the only few things I cant draw/paint are detailed landscapes, lineless painted style, realism of any subject, and detailed vehicles. That's it, that's the list.

Commission Etiquette:

I accept payment through pa.ypal, which I will give through DMs (tumblr or discord) once the art is started, and I will provide the finalized image once payment is received. My currency is in USD, and Payp.al is my preferred platform in order to assist non-US folk with conversion.

Details of any and all images will be worked out before work starts through DMs. For larger pieces, (full body, multiple characters, etc) progress shots will be sent before inking begins. Progress shots can be requested at any time.

Edits are accepted post-delivery of the finished image; 1 major edit (major pose change, added features, other similar large change) and 5 minor edits (color adjustments, wonky anatomy, accessory swaps, other small changes) are free; anything past these will be extra (+$10+ea for major edits depending on complexity, +$5ea for minor). Edits done during progress, such as on stream, are free up until the final touches.

My default canvas is 1920x1080 so it can be used as a computer background without any cropping needed. This will change for other sized images such as headshots or subjects that are tall rather than wide, but canvas size can be requested specifically, such as for a larger screen or for a portrait orientation for a phone background.

Though I currently have no slots or slot cap, I do request a maximum of 3 works from a single purchaser at one time.

The commissioner will receive a minimally watermarked/signed version of the final product. I reserve the right to post a heavily watermarked version of finished arts within my gallery or as examples in commission sheets; this can be requested against by the commissioner.

Examples and Pri.cing Below the Cut:

Animals/Creatures: Full Body: $50+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $30+ea based on subject complexity Headshot/Icon: $25+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $20+ea based on subject complexity Simple Shading: +$10(ea) Complex Shading: +$20(ea)

Humans/Humanoids: Full Body: $50+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $30+ea based on subject complexity Headshot/Icon: $25+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $20+ea based on subject complexity Simple Shading: +$10(ea) Complex Shading: +$20(ea)

Robots: Full Body: $70+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $30+ea based on subject complexity Headshot/Icon: $30+ based on subject complexity +Extra Subject: $20+ea based on subject complexity Simple Shading: +$20(ea) Complex Shading: +$30(ea)

Ref Sheets:

Every ref sheet will include

a front/back or clothed/unclothed view,

view of paw detail (or similar if not applicable),

name,

optional gender and/or pronouns,

color swatches,

any specifically included textual information about the subject,

a simple background,

an optional maw shot,

and ns.ft details (if nsf.t is selected)

Base Ref sheet: $100+ based on subject complexity Small Extra Detail: +$10ea (eg, accessories, eyes) Large Extra Detail: +$40ea (eg, extra pose, outfit mannequin)

Example pricing: Duranos, $250; FrostFang, $300; Mathis, $160; Valentine, $100

Plushify! Only Offered in Full Body: $50+ based on subject complexity Simple Shading: +$10 Complex Shading: +$20

Plushify!s are meant to take an existing character, pet, animal, etc, and make it into a plushie! Plushify!s include your choice of simple or complex plush features, such as a little or a lot of stitching, button or follow-me-eyes, or glitter on body parts. NOTE: Plushify!s WILL simplify complex markings. The complexity upcharge is for more complex bodies.

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@dragonnon

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Welcome to my favorite aquatic friend,the LIONFISH!!!

Aren't they so adorable!!! I got these pics from my birthday visit to the aquarium this sunday

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PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN!

Pre-Orders for my Third Life keychains are finally open, and will be open for the next THREE WEEKS! You can find them on my BigCartel shop: https://theoddityarcade.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-traffic-duo-acrylic-keychains Keychains are $10 USD each, and are 20% off if you buy all three and put in the code in the listing! TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) I am only shipping to the US for right now! I hope to expand to international shipping in the future, but right now I'm just keeping it domestic! 2) These are a Pre-Order, so these Keychains won't ship until September at the earliest, and October at the latest! I will post an update on here whenever shipping begins!

@mcytblrsource <3

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Welcome to my favorite aquatic friend,the LIONFISH!!!

Aren't they so adorable!!! I got these pics from my birthday visit to the aquarium this sunday

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can we have a lionfish for pacific monday?

Pacific Ocean Monday~ Red Lionfish 𓆝 ⋆｡𖦹°‧𓇼

It’s Pacific Ocean Monday!! A new week of creatures has begun, and the first is the red lionfish. Also I realise I have lots of asks that I haven’t replied to, soon (maybe tomorrow) I’m going to go through them and answer the ones I can, I promise I haven’t forgotten anyone’s, I just procrastinate :) 💙

Scientific name: Pterios volitans

Status: Least concern

Class: Actinopterygii

Population: N/A

Lifespan: 10 years

Have they been on Octonauts?: Yes

Red lionfish have many venomous spines that can sting those who come into contact with it. Symptoms if you touch one can include swelling, throbbing pain, redness, and bleeding. Perhaps don’t touch one 👍. They are ambush predators, meaning they will either move very slowly or stay completely still until other small fish approach, and then lunge forward to catch and swallow them. They swallow prey whole, and will eat pretty much any fish that can fit in their mouth. Red lionfish live in reefs. In their natural habitat (Indo-Pacific) they generally have a balanced population size, but in some parts of the west Atlantic and Caribbean lionfish are considered an invasive species and have extremely large populations that interfere with local ecosystems and food webs.

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lionfish drawing today,,

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Today is Wet Beast Wednesday THANKSGIVING!

Today’s wet beast is: Turkeyfish

Olive’s Wet Beast Fact: Also known as the Lionfish, this invasive and venomous fish was originally from the Indian Ocean, but is now a highly invasive species destroying Caribbean reefs. What a good metaphor for the holidays.

Stay tuned for more Wet Beast Wednesdays!

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y’all ever read a fanfic that you cannot believe an author just wrote for free?? what an honor it is to read a piece of someone’s soul they shared out of nothing but love for a piece of media. what a privilege it is to be allowed their talent because you share an interest!!

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there's no way persephone is in STS

Yes way! (at least in the games)

I haven't read Next Dimension so I actually have NO clue if shes in there, but all of the games say she's from that timeline (cause her lore involves her avenging Hades' death)

And she had two designs, a red haired one that looks SUSPICIOUSLY like Shoko, and a blonde one that looks like June/Artemis!

I'm super biased to redheads so I prefer her earlier design over KOTZ's glamourized "anime colors" design, but she's SUCH a cool character. And she wields a scythe!!! I love scythes!!!