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Our heeler INSISTS on leading the way when we are out on our hiking adventures. This proves to be extra funny when we approach intersections in our trail. 

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I've been working on some Yule + Folklore themed pieces now that the weather is getting a little more chilly. I thought you might enjoy this one! I call it "Julbocks Cider Break" <3

(For more of my work, heres my linktree:

https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio )

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WELP! Toni the Punk Rock Possum is officially available on IngramSpark and Amazon! ♥️ Originally, I was going to stay away from POD services (and giving Bezos any more money), but I realized many of you international folks were being left out of all the fun due to the high shipping costs of Etsy & Shopify. Also, this now makes Toni available for retailers and libraries to buy at a bulk discount. - PLEASE NOTE: Because Amazon/Ingram are a "print on demand" publisher, I will not be able to hand sign these ones for you, nor can I inspect the quality of the book the same way I can with the ones I printed for my other shop platforms. But hey! It's an option! And here's where you can find all of those options:

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Need a break from the scrollin'? Take a peek at this spooky lad 🎃

hope he brings you some momentary joy! ❤️

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Toni the Punk Rock Possum is finally up in my shop and awaiting your grabby hands! ❤️

Here's my Linktree for my shop and socials:  linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio

When I first started this project, I had no idea how much joy it would bring me to bring my funny little characters to life and to see others enjoying them as much as me! I can't say it was a breeze, and it was pretty difficult to keep motivated sometimes, but now that it has all come together I am actually looking forward to doing it again in the near future! This will not be the end of the Trash Munchers! 🤘🔥  I am beyond thrilled to finally be sharing this special chapter of my art journey with you all. Hope you enjoy!

P.S- Toni will also be available on IngramSpark after November 1st for those looking for bulk discounts or international buyers looking to save on shipping.  

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Best of luck with Toni! I'm really excited to see how things go! I'm an Aging Punk™️ now which means it's up to me to pass on the torch to the young ones in my family. I'm always looking out for gifts for my nieces that have some degree of education and/or a sprinkle of alternative culture, and I think they could use a Toni in their lives. Thanks for sharing 🖤����🐭

Thank you so much! <3 This book was created for Aging Punks™️ just like you, so it means a lot that you are excited for it! :D The education is subtle, but I am hoping it inspires little ones to branch out musically and to not be afraid to share your music tastes and passions with your friends! I was waiting until it was ready to respond, but it is now available on my etsy for purchase! (Heres that link for ya: https://www.etsy.com/shop/spookymoosestudio/?etsrc=sdt )

(I will also have it on IngramSpark later this week for those looking to save on international shipping or to buy in bulk)

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As we grow up, we make all sorts of relationships and friendships with the people around us. Some we make intentionally while trying to put our best face forward. Others we make almost accidentally by just being our genuine, goofy selves. I chose to dedicate my short and fuzzy story to my loving and supportive friends who have always encouraged me to be myself in all my wild and wacky stages in life. <3

I know you home-slices will see this because you follow me, but if not, that note on the front page of my book is for you! Creating a children's book has been my "punk rock possum" dream and I don't know that I would have had the confidence and gusto to do it alone. Thank you so much for being in my life.

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I'm practicing an older style with my newer skills. Still don't have a name for this one, but I love the way it makes me feel. <3

For more of my work, heres my IG: https://www.instagram.com/_@spookymoose_/

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After a year of sharing the character art with you all, My first ever children's book: Toni the Punk Rock Possum has officially launched!!

Pre-Orders for "Toni the Punk Rock Possum" are finally open

I will have this option available until October 20th, and books should be here by November 2024! - First 50 orders will come with a 5x7 print and mini sticker set! - All pre-orders will be signed - This book is a full color, 32 page Hardback sizing at 7.5" x7.5" (If uncomfortable with pre-ordering, but still want to be notified when books are available for purchase, enter your email at the bottom of the shopify page and I will email you when it's ready!)

Here's my linktree with that new preo-rder page: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio

I am SO EXCITED to get this book out into the world!!

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It's official! I just sent off my first small batch of books to be printed!!

 Once I receive them in the next couple of weeks, I am going to double check the quality and then get my website all set up for pre-orders! In the meantime, I can use all the help I can get to gather up the funds to put in the order for the larger batch of prints (self publishing is quite expensive! ) 

So I am going to be running a sale over at my sticker and print shop. Everything will be %15 off this week until Sunday! That includes that adorable little sticker set of everyone's favorite "Trash Munchers"   ( I also still have my Ko-fi page running for those interested in donations, but please do not feel any pressure) -  Your support and words of encouragement these past several months have been so greatly appreciated, and I am so excited to be SO CLOSE to getting this book out there to you guys!! 

Here is my linktree to find my shop, ko-fi and other socials: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio

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These words can mean so much to someone you care about.

A kind and loving future starts with finding the strength to admit when we are wrong.

Art by me (@_SpookyMoose_ on IG)

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The "Trash Munchers" sticker set  is finally here!

Last time I posted about the making of my children's book "Toni the Punk Rock Opossum", I was so touched by how much joy and support it received <3

Since I have chosen to self publish, I thought making this sticker set of the "Trash Munchers" would be a fun way to both raise funds for the printing/editing and also provide something adorable to those who are excited for the book!

If interested in following along with this journey, or to visit my shop to snatch one of these little guys, here is my linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio

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 I noticed that although I have briefly described the basic theme of my upcoming children's book, I never actually gave you that sweet, fuzzy underlying message that accompanies it. So here ya go:

“Toni the Punk Rock Possum” is a story that illustrates the importance of surrounding yourself with loving friends that encourage you to follow your dreams no matter how unordinary they may seem. 

Punk covers such a large spectrum of music with so many variations and genres. I thought it would be really fun to use that diversity in these characters by giving them each their own punk style. 

My intention of representing each character with their own interests, animal backgrounds and unique individuality is to show that our many differences can create something wonderful and harmonious when we are together. 

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Has anyone else had the absolute pleasure of seeing Ghosts "Rite Here, Rite Now" in theaters last week? Tommy Toad has still not shut up about it. 

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Here's a little peek into my illustration work for my upcoming Children's book "Toni the Punk Rock Opossum"

Every good adventure starts behind behind the "Frumpy Slug"

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Got these little "Boo-quet" prints finished up just in time for the market this weekend. 😀 I have also popped them up on my Etsy shop for anyone interested. With my children's book project taking up a good deal of my time and having to hustle a little harder than usual in this slow business season, I  have been slow on making new work lately. But I have so many new ideas brewing in my meaty head O_O Stay tuned.

for more of my work, or to visit my shop, here is my linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio

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Last character for my "Toni the Punk Rock Opossum" children's book is Sammy Skunk!

And with that, "Trash Goblins" lineup is complete. As I continue to work on finishing the pages and illustrations these next couple of months, I thought it would be fun to make a cute vinyl sticker package of these little dudes to help fund the printing later on.

(If you are interested in following along in the progress, here is my linktree with all my socials and shop: https://linktr.ee/spookymoosestudio )