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[artbysarf]

OC Eyes

[wonda-ch]

The two have so much history. Too much to tell quickly. But little glimpses are possible. This time to an evening that hurts but still sparks hope. Wordcount 1,050 , No warnings. Read on AO3 - Just a campfire

[wondrous-art]

Because I’ve been drawing and discussing Miinu character more often recently, I’m making a post to go into depth about Miinu Anatomy

Meet Thyler

Thyler is a thrip insect Miinu and will be the subject of today’s lesson. First we’re going to start with the outer shell of a miinu. 

Antennae - Nearly every miinu has sensitive antennae that emerge from the top of their scalp. These can be any size depending on the Bug Kin (the type of insect the Miinu is genetically related to). They can also often blend in with and be part of the hair style of the miinu. The antennae are sensitive organs filled with nerves that can pick up on subtle pheromones and scents around them, and are significantly stronger than their actual nose.

2. Hair - Miinu are capable of growing hair on their bodies like humans do, as well as facial and body hair. Some species may experience more body hair growth than others, such as hairier species like moths, who tend to have fur-like hair growth on their chests and arms.

3. Eyes - Miinu have specialized eyes that resemble compound eyes, but do not function like compound eyes. Instead the eyes are similar to humans, but larger and protected under a translucent shell that can protect the eyes from dirt, parasites, and UV rays. This shell is sturdy and can even be touched without causing pain. Genes can also determine what color the shell is.

4. Ears - Miinu faces are distinct from humans by their pointed, cone-shaped ears. It’s this unique trait that caused people to mistake them for fairies or elves.

5. Mandibles - Most miinu have mandibles that are connected to their jaw. They aid in the ripping and tearing of tougher food as well as in some cases, injecting venom into prey. The mandibles' distinct click and chittering has become an important phoneme sound for their language.

6. Primary arms - Miinu have multiple arms, but the Primary arms remain the strongest, largest, and permanent limbs.

7. Hands - Miinu’s human-like hands tend to have 3 clawed fingers and a thumb.

8. Secondary Arms - These are the second set of arms that Miinu possess to total 6 limbs. These arms are thinner than the primary arms and are capable of collapsing back inside of the body. Some Miinu, such as those of Spiders, can have a similar pair of tertiary arms as well, totalling 8 limbs.

9. Joint Segments - Miinu shells are made of a thick, leather-like skin. It’s tougher and stronger than human skin, and in order to maintain flexibility, is segmented into distinct folds around joints. This also optimizes healing, as the skin repairs itself by shedding layers of damaged skin, made easier when it only has to shed small segments of the body.

10. Wings - Flighted Miinu will often have a set of wings that allow flight. These wings are thin, often translucent and full of visible blood vessels. Most Miinu will not develop wings until they are adults. They are also delicate, and if they are torn or severely damaged, they will likely not heal, and won’t grow back.

11. Feet - Miinu bipedal legs with plantigrade feet. These feet have human-like heels and soles, but only two long, clawed toes.

12. Abdomen - The back end of the Miinu. It often resembles the Abdomen segment of their bug kin, but contrary to appearances, this is not just a tail, but an extension of the torso with vital organs inside.

Now we have the skeleton. Yes, Miinu have a skeleton. Unlike their insect counterparts, they are not true arthropods and possess internal skeletons.

13. Skull - Miinu have a thick human-like skull. Notably larger eye sockets to fit their large eyes. They also have a significantly larger head to body ratio.

14. Antennae socket - The antennae connects directly to the brain, so the skull has small openings for this.

15. Teeth - Miinu have sharp teeth and fangs for tearing through tough food.

16. Spine - A miinu’s spine connects all the way down into the abdomen segment. 

Now we get to open the lad up and see the inner workings.

17. Brain - Miinu have a complex, human-like brain capable of complex thought and emotion. It is a mystery how complex neurons can function at this size.

18. Facial Venom Glands - For individuals who inject venom through bites, venom glands are nested next to where the saliva glands would go.

19. Mouth - Miinu have pale yellow tongues.

20. Heart / Blood - The heart pumps a mustard yellow colored blood throughout the body.Instead of most organs being a red or pinkish color, organs appear a yellow or golden color.

21. Lungs 

22. Gills - Some Miinu have the ability to breathe underwater using a set of gills near their ribs. Some Miinu only have them in their larval stage and then lose them in adulthood.

23. Arm Pockets - Pockets of empty tissue that the secondary arms can collapse into. When arms are collapsed, this is sealed off with a slab of skin.

24. Stomach - Miinu have a diverse diet that is not restricted by their bug kin. They are omnivorous and can eat just about anything that is edible. Some Miinue can even process grass and wood fiber, or raw meat.

25. Crop - A secondary stomach for storing and processing complex and fibrous food. This is also where bee Miinu create honey.

26. Spleen

27. Pancreas

28. Liver - A smaller liver means that it takes significantly less alcohol to get intoxicated.

29. Small Intestines - The small intestines are larger in proportion than a human’s, due to how intense a Miinu’s diet can be.

30. Colon - The large intestine travels through the abdomen and waste is removed from the body at an opening at the end.

31. Kidneys - The kidneys are lower on the body, located in the abdomen segment.

32. Bladder - The kidneys send waste product into the bladder and it is ejected from the body the same way as the colon.

33. Rear Venom Gland - For stinging Miinu, a large venom gland can be found in the abdomen that connects to the stinger.

34. Penis - The male reproductive organ which is kept safe inside a pocket of skin near the groin, and only comes out during copulation.

35. Gonads

36. Vagina - The female reproductive organ. Also usually kept hidden inside a fold of skin until copulation.

37. Ovary / Oviduct - Female Miinu produce eggs that are processed through this system when fertilized. An unfertilized egg may also be passed at the end of every breeding season. Fertilized eggs only stay in the body for a few days, as the rest of the development happens after the egg is laid.

38. Spermatheca - Some Miinu, such as Queen Bees, Ants, and Wasps, can store male sperm long term to use when producing workers.

39. Insects that drink and store blood, like mosquitos, will store it here. The gut can expand over 10 times its size and use the nutrients from the blood to create eggs.

40. Ovipositor - The organ used for laying eggs. 

[kaiitan]

Every time I hear the song manic by wage war it makes me think of my oc Deux.

He’s a psychopath 🖤✨

Used him as a excuse to also try a new shading technique and have fun with effects.

[soren49]

A Scug and a Salamander Walk Into A Shelter

... there is no punch-line. Commission done for Amozaven and Zae of their characters as a Rain World Scug and Salamander.

[prismagic]

A new reference for Thorne! Her old one wasn't very old yet by my standards, but I thought I could do better with her design now that I've thought about her longer! 💖🌸 She's a half-Etheri, Half-Dryad druid!

[sunnypopoki]

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Will be released on Quotev one day! However right now it’s only available on Wattpad.

source for art: pinterest artist: No Charge (rednote illustrator)

[hydrabb]

memories

[figurecollection]

Byakko-chan Original Character Garage Kit, by Monozo

[shyblacksheep]

—[ X ] ⛩️

[ookamihanta]

sorry for not posting in years heres some commissions i've done over a few months

in order for:

@peachypauper @einradi @gabsterbobby @thellamamongler

[werewolfcutieart]

😏bugsona time.......

[sadokyuban]

vampire lady from OC challenge reels

[vreskah]

Forget me not.

Border version.

[blight-inc]

Made my Outlast trail oc's reagent form! <3

[lovelygallus]

juniper + shadowheart in her early access armor