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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 19h

Furu-Utsubo - [Yokai|Tsukumogami] - an antiquated arrow quiver used for hunting foxes in Nasuno. Owned by renown archer and general Miura Yoshiaki. After he died heroically, his quiver came to life! Now it scuttles about wildly, much like the beasts they once hunted. samkalensky.com/products/fur...

an agressive aarrow quiver appeared! - art by samkalensky.com

Standing in the brush - art by samkalensky.com

Toriyama sekien "Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro” [1784] – - via smithsonian

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 7h

Jumped the gun posting this one so early this morning, quick update with some edits, thanks to @cattype.bsky.social again <3

SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 9h

You know it! 🥰

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · May 17

Mekurabe - [Yokai] - An Immeasurable number of vengeful, ghostly skulls of those killed by Warlords. They pile up in massive skull-shaped mounds outside of their mansions, their cold gaze unrelenting. Taira no Kiyomori glared them down as though in a staring contest.. samkalensky.com/products/mek...

a pile of skulls stare at you - art sticker by samkalensky.com.

Samkalensky detail shot. I love my wave haori.

Toriyama Sekien’s Konjaku hyakki shūi [1781]

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · May 14

Menreiki - (面霊気) - [Yokai | Noh masks] - sixty six ancient Noh masks that where brought to life as they where perhaps "enchanted by the raw talent of the performer who first wore them" well maybe these masks came alive, perhaps from the proceeding decades of neglect.. samkalensky.com/products/men...

Menreiki - (面霊気) - [Yokai | Noh mask] - "Spirit-Masks" - "Sixty Six Ancient Noh Masks that where said to be brought to life as they where perhaps "enchanted the talent of the performer who first wore them."  These masks, once used in outstanding performances, gained a soul themselves: Either from the essence of the performers raw talent, or perhaps through the following decades of neglect... It has been said that when Noh masks are left alone; they may move at night, if more than 4 are gathered they might start talking.. It's important to take good care of such treasures!"

a ghostly mask radiates spiritual energy Samkalensky.com

Menreiki floats above several masks loin the ones that appear in the following photo

the original menreiki - Toriyama Sekiens Hyakki Treasure Bokkuro [1784]

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 9d

Muku-mukabaki - [Yokai] - Riding Chaps made from a deers pelt, worn by a nobleman who was assassinated during a hunting trip on Mount Akazawa. His death inspired his orphaned sons to avenge him, however unlike the valiant Soga Bros, These chaps are as timid as a deer! samkalensky.com/products/muk...

Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro (百器徒然袋) [1784]

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 16d

Kurayaro - [Yokai] - An old wooden saddle which turned into a dirge singing Tsukumogami; It wanders about the battleground where it was left. Acting like a warrior with a stick in hand in place of a wooden sword; it bitterly laments the betrayal of his masters. samkalensky.com/products/kur...

Kurayaro in the brush, art sticker by samkalensky

Kurayaro on a tree, art sticker by samkalensky

Kurayaro and abumiguchi a singing saddle and stirrup art stickers by samkalensky

The original by toriyama sekien goes as follows:

"Kamada Masakiyo

in the Hogen Rebellion

Owes his exploits to me,

who faithfully held him

For all the honor

I brought him in battle

You'd think he'd appreciate

his trusty old saddle,

But the only thanks I got

was a nick on my face,

Now my soul fades away

as my body goes to waste!"

Then Sekien adds his commentary:

“Fascinating, So went Kurayaro's dirge in my dream."

[Translation: Japandemonium illustrated 2017.]

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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 11h

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
October 15,1949

NANCY BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER

P1- NANCY IS WRITING IN A BOOK

P2-THE ENTRY BY NANCY READS-

Dear Diary-nothing interesting happened
today

P3- JUST THEN A BASEBALL BREAKS THROUGH THE WINDOW AND HITS NANCY ON THE HEAD

P4– EVEN THOUGH NANCY’S HEAD HURTS, SHE HAPPY TO HAVE SOMETHING TO ENTER IN HER DIARY

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 18h

potatotrio!

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Aromie Kim ~Commissions open~ @aromiekim.bsky.social · 18h

Mutant three-headed potato from my very normal garden
#art #fanart #pokemon #ポケモン #dugtrio #spooktober

A black and white illustration of the Pokémon Dugtiro. Three, lump-like grotesque heads clustered together with bumpy features and large noses sprout from a mound of dirt, staring at the viewer

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 18h

as usual the full deep dive is past the link~

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 19h

new one up~ thank you for supporting <3 patreon.com/samkalensky

SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 19h

Furu-Utsubo - [Yokai|Tsukumogami] - an antiquated arrow quiver used for hunting foxes in Nasuno. Owned by renown archer and general Miura Yoshiaki. After he died heroically, his quiver came to life! Now it scuttles about wildly, much like the beasts they once hunted. samkalensky.com/products/fur...

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · Jan 17

Today I logged in, opened social media read some comments, immediately felt like tearing off a robots head, so I did!!!! 8D - 🚫🤖 - Nab one here: samkalensky.com/products/sup...

a sticker featuring a decapitated blue robot with NOAI painted on its forehead oil seeps out from below, text reads: "NO SPAMBOTS. SUPPORT HUMAN ARTISTS. CREATEDONTSCRAPE.COM"

the same sticker with more stickers in the background.

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · Nov 26

Kicklesnifter - [Fearsome Critter] - A small creature, very shy they hide in beards & are constantly giggling to themselves - Only seen peeking out at you when you're drowsy and about to drift off to dreamland after a delightful dinner... ~ DEEP DIVE: samkalensky.com/products/kic...

a small buggy guy with four arms and a hat hes laughing at u. - Kicklesnifter art by @samkalensky (on the piano)

a small buggy guy with four arms and a hat hes laughing at u. - Kicklesnifter art by @samkalensky (on a plant)

a small buggy guy with four arms and a hat hes laughing at u. - Kicklesnifter art by @samkalensky ( on a tree )

a small buggy guy with four arms and a hat hes laughing at u. - Kicklesnifter art by @samkalensky (hes hiding in my hair)

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 1d

nyeeeeh

an old woman with hair in her mouth WIP art by samkalensky

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Gaijin (GimGam Glitzdakka) Goombah @gaijingoombah.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not on DeviantArt much these days, but HUGE thank you to SemajZ for this INSANELY cool piece of Lil G! An absolutely AWESOME birthday present!!!

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氷厘亭氷泉 @hyousen.bsky.social · 1d

#妖界東西新聞【藻なす化け鼬】 youkaitouzai.blog97.fc2.com/blog-entry-6...

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Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto.bsky.social · 1d

🌳📏BONSAI BONANZA✂️🤏

Kyōto hosts 2 major exhibitions of bonsai each year at the Miyako Messe: the 'Nihon Bonsai Taikanten' (日本盆栽大観展) in autumn, and the 'Gafūten Shōhin' (小品盆栽雅風展) in January, which focuses on bonsai so small they can be held in the palm of your hand.

#bonsai #盆栽 #Kyoto #autumn

Bonsai featured in the autumn 'Nihon Bonsai Taikanten' exhibition.

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 1d

Please be conscious if you protest this weekend that there are feds at the protest. They look like you and they sound like you, not like Steve Buscemi in that one clip with the skateboard. Thinking you can spot them is self delusion. Nobody you haven’t met needs to know your last name.

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Battle of BC @battleofbc.com · 1d

We'll be doing this year's extra-early bird discount exclusively through our mailing list. Looking to give us feedback and suggestions for the event? We'd love to hear from you!

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 1d

lets gooo!

Battle of BC @battleofbc.com · 1d

The Battle Continues!

We are thrilled to announce that Battle of BC will return June 5 to 7, 2026. Save the date for one of the West Coast's largest international fighting game events next summer!

Sign up for our mailing list below for exclusive discounts and updates. #BoBC8

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 1d

They're collecting them because its where our local tree octopi make their homes. duh

innes @innes.bsky.social · 1d

"Nature's Labubu"

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Dan Pearce @gamedesigndan.bsky.social · 1d

I showed this to my conker collecting girlfriend, who's right on the millenial/gen-Z border, and her response was "I don't know what that word means"

innes @innes.bsky.social · 1d

"Nature's Labubu"

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SamKalensky @samkalensky.com · 1d

working hard, should have more art up sometime this week 👵

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