#bat!

[kelpeigh]

it is so funny that vampires are disgusted by shapeshifters. as if vampires do not shapeshift all the time

[flock-of-cassowaries]

So the other day, I made a throwaway shitpost implying that maybe Hannibal Lecter was actually old enough to have been a Count in Lithuania (a country that last had a monarchy in 1795) because at some point, he accidentally ate Akasha (the mother of all vampires from the Anne Riceverse) and became a super-powerful sunshine-immune vampire.

…and now I’m kind of obsessed with the comedic possibilities implicit in this premise.

Like, what if he became a vampire, but didn’t actually notice?

Cause like, he was already eating people.

And he was fine in the sun (because Akasha blood will do that).

And like, he was super-strong, and super-sexy, but he’s kind of a super-narcissist, so he was just like “Ah, yes. I remain as sexy and strong as ever. Because I’m amazing. As I have always known myself to be.”

Like, when would he figure it out? Like I feel like 30 years down the road, when he hadn’t aged, he’d be like… “Huh. Still obviously super-human!”

Would he, at some point, be like “Gee, were my teeth always put this pointy?”

Would other vampires even talk to him, or would they be like “Him? Yeah, fuck that guy. It’s like he doesn’t even think he’s one of us. Just cause he can fucking walk in the sun. Stuck-up bastard.”

I feel like maybe after 40 years - when he was in his 80s, but still looking like the 45-year-old dilf he was when he accidentally turned - maybe, at that point, he’d be like “Okay, something’s definitely up.”

…and the one day, he would happen to yell “BAT!”

[asterkurayami]

Target has these bat decorations and all I can think is:

(wwdits BAT!)

[theslowmaxx]

🦇💥

[foundinthevoid]

Him! 🦇

[poetryvampire]

getting a tattoo right before going to rehearsal probably wasn't the best idea but I love him and I'm so happy 🦇🖤🦇 like he's not batstarion but he is in my heart

[transmasc-wizard]

hheey nieko. shioyld i. you think your followers wannna. wanna know about timhortons.

NO !!

[pantone-palette]

Another night, another round of more photos. Still just so happy with how many of these low light shots came out well.

For hiking inside the caves over two days, it was certainly a "fuck around and find out" kind of experience. Throwing myself into the pleasent ball of shooting while hiking in unusual conditions for myself in manual mode.

Crossing my fingers, but I think this'll turn out into a nice portolio of photos. Submit to some galleries...? It was such a lovely vacation.

[sacke-and-sugar-jewelry]

It’s always frikin’ bats at Sacke & Sugar Jewelry! 🦇

[polandwithoutla]

The Laszlo Bat! gif is finished!!!

[kidwbeanie]

So fun fact about the Marley Art Process™

Line art is by far my least favorite part of art but also sort of one of the more rewarding parts?

I love sketching the most of anything, its my favorite always, being messy but expressive and requiring the least tangible amount of thought for me, so much so its where i stop sometimes

Line art is sort of the boundary between me finishing a piece or not in a lot of cases and its something i need to work on, but coloring my sketches or just cleaning my sketches isn't usually enough

even as my least favorite part probably, I still *like* line art a fair bit and its something i make myself do regularly, but im starting to realize that when i do it less it means im burnt out

Luckily I'm not burnt out, better yet a few friends need character designs right now and quite a few!

This lil project a few friends invited me to is encouraging me to draw in some ways i don't consider often, like utility, deadlines, and just general new things i don't draw often, so its been pretty refreshing so far!

But yea lil ramble about my process and how I'm starting to recognize burnout a lil better, and yknow, a lil character design in there too! ...recog

[flock-of-cassowaries]

In this episode of Dark Shadows we learned that Cousin-Uncle Barnabus can apparently transform without yelling “BAT!”

[davnittbraes]

Inquiring minds (me) are curious... I'd love to know more about the meaning behind your blog title "A Mouth and Wisdom" and icon! I noticed you changed your icon a while back and have been wondering! ☺️ If you already addressed this somewhere my apologies for my sporadicity (new word woot).

My friend, sporadicity is one of your most endearing traits, right up there with your knack for inventing words ☺️

So I’m not religious in any way, shape or form, but while researching for one of my original works I came across the bible verse Luke 21.15. One of the translations is:

“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.”

I have no idea what the context is, but just looking at the verse as a stand-alone it resonates with me.

To be able to shape wisdom into words that others can draw their own interpretation from in a way that gives their lives a deeper meaning, and to do that so skillfully that even those who might disagree with the words themselves would respect the weight of what I have to say - that, I think, on some level, hits a part of something inherent in every human being, our intrinsic desire to leave an impression on the world, our own personal signature on a universe so big it defies our comprehension and a history extending into a past and a future so distant we will never truly understand it.

I place so much value in the art of words (obviously) so I guess the concept of “a mouth and wisdom” is sort of a guiding principle of mine. A way to make sure I leave my mark, my signature. Or whatever. I’m sure there’s a fancy philosophy term for it but my mind is drawing a blank right now.

As for the icon - that’s not nearly as long-winded of an answer 😅. It’s seaweed in the shape of a heart, I randomly found it on a beach formed exactly like the pic and thought it was cool lol.

Thanks for asking, BPFE. I’m sure you were expecting an essay when you hit send but I hope this satisfied your curiosity 😊❤️

[oonajaeadira]

Trick or Treat!

LOOKIT THIS LITTLE GUY!!!!

Let's see what I've got in my pantry for you.

How about something fluffy and

FABULOUS????

[someone-you-do-not-know]

your blog is shitposts, shipposts,and simpposts. oh and i guess birds are here too or whatever.

You'd be surprised at how many tags I have for animals...