#november-moth

[frosteaart]

it's been a while so have some more moth leo !!

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[lixel-5]

BAFFLED me when i found out normal people mean things like “i love you” and “i miss you”

i did NOT know those were actual things people felt and not just formalities

don’t even talk to me about romance, i cannot process platonic feelings

[cinimuffin]

[trashcreatyre]

WIP

It’s gonna be ten grillion years before I figure out a paneling format that I like for this and finish thumbnailing and drawing this so blarg have it for now ig

[xpuigc-bloc]

COLOSSAL

“Unearthing Buried Gods.” Michael McGrath

Michael McGrath Summons Symbolism and a Folk Art Style in Expressive Paintings

November 6, 2024

Art

Kate Mothes

From fanged cats and all-seeing ravens to anthropomorphized botanicals and disembodied faces, Michael McGrath’s uncanny works nod to the symbol-rich, flat compositions of folk art or “naïve” painting. His mixed-media works combine materials like graphite, oil paint and oil stick, ink, and acrylic on a variety of surfaces, including wood, canvas, and burlap.

Inspired by the expansive scenes of contemporary artists Peter Doig and Mamma Andersson, and self-taught artists Henry Darger (1892-1973) and William Hawkins (1895-1990), McGrath harnessed a narrative approach in his own practice. “I decided to experiment with figures and storytelling in my painting,” he tells Colossal. He also counts Jim Henson among his influences.

“Threats and competition for tiny vampires” (2023), graphite, colored pencil, and India ink on wood panel, 14 x 11 inches

Populated with an array of characters, from trees with alarmed expressions to tiny, fairy-like black critters with bulbous wings and long legs, McGrath delves into mysterious, emotional tales with plots as enigmatic as they are supernatural.

The artist’s interest in painting evolved from an early fascination with design, especially album covers and advertising in magazines like Spin and Thrasher. “I never had the patience to develop classical skills, so I focused on dimensional and collage work for a while, until I eventually decided to invest more time in painting,” he says.

McGrath’s work will be part of an online group show with MePaintsMe, Slight of Hand, which opens on November 12. In February, he will also have pieces on view in a group show at Court Tree Collective in Brooklyn.

“Monster control, future systems No. 3,” (2024), acrylic, oil stick, and oil on canvas, 78 x 120 inches

“Night float, threat window” (2024), oil and oil stick on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

“Hunting songs” (2024), oil, oil stick, and grease pencil on linen, 30 x 24 inches

“Muppet moon nightmare choir” (2024), acrylic, acrylic yarn, embroidery thread, painted canvas, and burlap on burlap, 40 x 30 inches

“Moon float” (2024), acrylic, watercolor crayon, enamel, and oil pastel on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

“Stories to frighten your children with and dangerous literature” (2023), oil, oil pastel, and acrylic on linen, 30 x 40

“Cat song, moon riot, No. 2” (2024), oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches

[lunarlotuscove]

A adorable Ailanthus Webworm Moth I believe? If not, please let me know what this cutie is!

Wednesday November 6th 2024 2:25-2:27 p.m.

[mothmore]

“i wish it wasn’t so cold” jack writes as he is cuddled up next to quincey bullshit dude you love it

[squeakowl]

Art by Żaneta Antosik (source)

[misty-moth]

The part of me that craves chaos wants Cybird to announce the new release date for ikevil as Monday.

And then just. Not release it.

[3amsnek]

messing around with shapes a few months ago and ended up with guy-in-a-box mothman

reblogs >> likes

[moth-ghoul]

I’m gonna try doing this

[ultrakart]

Miraculous season 9 be like

“Somehow, Hawk Moth returned.”

[mothmonologue]

I'm starting No Smoke November on november 10th and nobody can stop me. This is a free country (not), I can quit smoking anytime anyway (no I cannot), I just need to man up (I'm a woman).

[cryptidm0ths]

himeru board :]

[moth-keeper]

4 new Welcome Home AUs <3

m'kay so as you so as you can see with the title I have finally decided to get out my little cave and show myself to the world!! [don't like it so far]

But any who before I start let me get this one thing straight

please and I mean PLEASE no OC x Canno

not because I'm against it. it's just i already have ships for this. But if you want you could possibly make it polly.

So let me start now.

1 . The Caribbean Casino

so this one is inspired by the songs i listen too and my grandma's home country.

so basically, this takes place in the Caribbean like Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamica, and other islands.

so let me start off in the beginning, Welcome Home is a live TV show. it's more of a show for older audience, having adult jokes and no no words <3. they all started out as human but the show shut down after an incident...so he needed to...take their lives....but everything is okay because being puppet is better than being human!

so lets start with the performers, shall we?

Barnaby B Beagle

this silly pooch is one of the performers. Known for his humor and voice! He has two lovers [I'll tell later]. pronouns: he/him/his. He works alongside Cal [my OC], and Sally. He was an unfamous comedian before Welcome Home Welcomed him in not knowing he pretty much made a deal with the devil. the casino closed and well....he died with the memories <3.but that's okay because his new life awaits. From a charming human to a charming puppet he is today. Thats all I really have for this pooch so on to Calie/Calum!

Calie/Calum Moth

this sleepy Moth is also a performer. specially known for their tricks and a lovely singer. they're in love but doesn't know it. pronouns are: any/all. as I said before they work with Barns and Sally. they was an inventor but their creations weren't something people wanted so Welcome Home excepted them but just like everyone else they died with the ending Welcome Home show. now they perform as a fluffy moth we know and love! dose it remember they had a life before? Nope. but that's fine because they have a new one! now lets move on to our favorite star. Sally Starlet

Sally Starlet

our star of the show. of cores she has many talents but she's well known for her acting and singing [yes all the performers sing, it's their job]. she has a "joyful" partner, get it? anyways, pronouns: she/her. and i don't have to repeat who she works with. she was an actor who performed many shows but was never the main character, Welcome Home made her a star of the show...too bad he needed to take her life away. but it's all good, because that's the past, this is the now. and being human is boring anyways. I have a feeling there might be a handsome caterpillar we were waiting for ;] now time for our lovely bartender,

Howdy Pillar [I don't think i'll be able to finish this💀]

our loveable, huggable caterpillar is here. if you could name a drink they had it. known for his quick skills and kindness. he has two lovers [who will remain anonymous] and pronouns are: he/him/his. and he works alongside Lilly Lamb. [ya'll know the deal, he had a human life blah blah blah]. he was a gentleman who worked at a store, Welcome Home soon hired him and joined he casino. not knowing he was in danger if anything wrong happens. so he also dies and goes too a better place. the new and approved casino!!!

unfortunately I'm too damn tired of typing so that's all for now <3

i hope you enjoyed this while i suffered

[act11as]

girl help they put me in the blue dimension