Derek Barrantes
@molluskshell.bsky.social
Lv. 20 / Aspiring Manga Artist / Interests: Tolkien (Hobbit, LOTR, Silmarillion, etc.), SpongeBob, Osamu Tezuka (鉄腕アトム, ブラック・ジャック), Love Live, Classic Literature, ReoNa, 声優 / まだ日本語を勉強中です！
2025.12.1
一年ぶりか。(So it’s been one year.)
Exactly one year ago, I “met” ReoNa!
It is one of the greatest days of my life that I shall treasure forever and never forget.
ReoNa-san, once again, thank you for “meeting” me!
#ReoNa
一年ぶりか。(So it’s been one year.)
Exactly one year ago, I “met” ReoNa!
It is one of the greatest days of my life that I shall treasure forever and never forget.
ReoNa-san, once again, thank you for “meeting” me!
#ReoNa
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
2025.12.1
一年ぶりか。(So it’s been one year.)
Exactly one year ago, I “met” ReoNa!
It is one of the greatest days of my life that I shall treasure forever and never forget.
ReoNa-san, once again, thank you for “meeting” me!
#ReoNa
一年ぶりか。(So it’s been one year.)
Exactly one year ago, I “met” ReoNa!
It is one of the greatest days of my life that I shall treasure forever and never forget.
ReoNa-san, once again, thank you for “meeting” me!
#ReoNa
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It was most definitely the Glepisode of all time.
(For real though, this episode was surprisingly heartwarming while still being really funny. Never change, Smiling Friends, never change.)
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
(For real though, this episode was surprisingly heartwarming while still being really funny. Never change, Smiling Friends, never change.)
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It was most definitely the Glepisode of all time.
(For real though, this episode was surprisingly heartwarming while still being really funny. Never change, Smiling Friends, never change.)
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
(For real though, this episode was surprisingly heartwarming while still being really funny. Never change, Smiling Friends, never change.)
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
Before I knew it, we’ve already arrived at the last month of the year as marked by this most wonderful calendar by suwi and @chechula.bsky.social!
It’s really been a great help for me this year!
It’s really been a great help for me this year!
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Before I knew it, we’ve already arrived at the last month of the year as marked by this most wonderful calendar by suwi and @chechula.bsky.social!
It’s really been a great help for me this year!
It’s really been a great help for me this year!
HAPPY DECEMBER, EVERYBODY!!!
December 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
HAPPY DECEMBER, EVERYBODY!!!
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水彩用イラストボードに、鉛筆で下描き。
November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
水彩用イラストボードに、鉛筆で下描き。
Alright, I’ve decided.
I’m gonna buy myself a 2026 BeyondBree calendar.
I hope they still have stocks…
I’m gonna buy myself a 2026 BeyondBree calendar.
I hope they still have stocks…
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Alright, I’ve decided.
I’m gonna buy myself a 2026 BeyondBree calendar.
I hope they still have stocks…
I’m gonna buy myself a 2026 BeyondBree calendar.
I hope they still have stocks…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
So uh, I just learned that the racehorse Gentildonna passed away yesterday.
Man…
I’m glad that I got to learn about her through Uma Musume during the past month. She’s an incredible and strong horse, and she’s actually one of my biggest inspirations whenever I work out.
Rest in peace, Gentildonna.
Man…
I’m glad that I got to learn about her through Uma Musume during the past month. She’s an incredible and strong horse, and she’s actually one of my biggest inspirations whenever I work out.
Rest in peace, Gentildonna.
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
So uh, I just learned that the racehorse Gentildonna passed away yesterday.
Man…
I’m glad that I got to learn about her through Uma Musume during the past month. She’s an incredible and strong horse, and she’s actually one of my biggest inspirations whenever I work out.
Rest in peace, Gentildonna.
Man…
I’m glad that I got to learn about her through Uma Musume during the past month. She’s an incredible and strong horse, and she’s actually one of my biggest inspirations whenever I work out.
Rest in peace, Gentildonna.
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"Suddenly they lifted up their voices in a song of triumph & his heart was shaken with fear and he fell upon his face & they passed over him and went away into the echoing hills." The Elven Warriors from Smith of Wootton major. Echoes for #TolkienTrewsday #Tolkien @timbolton.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
"Suddenly they lifted up their voices in a song of triumph & his heart was shaken with fear and he fell upon his face & they passed over him and went away into the echoing hills." The Elven Warriors from Smith of Wootton major. Echoes for #TolkienTrewsday #Tolkien @timbolton.bsky.social
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“The Caves of the Misty Mountains” (watercolour, 2025)
One of seven new watercolours I created this year for an upcoming book by Legendaria Ediciones. It also fits today’s theme of “Echoes” for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
One of seven new watercolours I created this year for an upcoming book by Legendaria Ediciones. It also fits today’s theme of “Echoes” for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“The Caves of the Misty Mountains” (watercolour, 2025)
One of seven new watercolours I created this year for an upcoming book by Legendaria Ediciones. It also fits today’s theme of “Echoes” for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
One of seven new watercolours I created this year for an upcoming book by Legendaria Ediciones. It also fits today’s theme of “Echoes” for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
Earlier this year, I had the idea of turning one of my Bilbo drawings into an acrylic stand/keychain that I’d bring to a big trip this December for picture purposes.
Now I realize that I don’t want Bilbo to be lonely and that I need to make designs for acrylics of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin too.
Now I realize that I don’t want Bilbo to be lonely and that I need to make designs for acrylics of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin too.
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Earlier this year, I had the idea of turning one of my Bilbo drawings into an acrylic stand/keychain that I’d bring to a big trip this December for picture purposes.
Now I realize that I don’t want Bilbo to be lonely and that I need to make designs for acrylics of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin too.
Now I realize that I don’t want Bilbo to be lonely and that I need to make designs for acrylics of Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin too.
There’s a new movie already showing in the Philippines (as well as other parts of the world), and I heard that these two are in it!
I decided to draw and color them a little differently from how I usually do.
#Wicked #WickedForGood #Art #イラスト #Scarecrow #TinMan
I decided to draw and color them a little differently from how I usually do.
#Wicked #WickedForGood #Art #イラスト #Scarecrow #TinMan
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
There’s a new movie already showing in the Philippines (as well as other parts of the world), and I heard that these two are in it!
I decided to draw and color them a little differently from how I usually do.
#Wicked #WickedForGood #Art #イラスト #Scarecrow #TinMan
I decided to draw and color them a little differently from how I usually do.
#Wicked #WickedForGood #Art #イラスト #Scarecrow #TinMan
New Smiling Friends episode is absolutely hilarious.
Like actually. It’s just funny gag after funny gag. Got me laughing from start to finish.
The story’s also pretty fun, if anything else.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
Like actually. It’s just funny gag after funny gag. Got me laughing from start to finish.
The story’s also pretty fun, if anything else.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New Smiling Friends episode is absolutely hilarious.
Like actually. It’s just funny gag after funny gag. Got me laughing from start to finish.
The story’s also pretty fun, if anything else.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
Like actually. It’s just funny gag after funny gag. Got me laughing from start to finish.
The story’s also pretty fun, if anything else.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Good news: I’m catching up to the shows I’m watching so I can talk about them without worrying about spoilers!
Bad news: Wicked For Good is already out in many parts of the world, so spoilers are everywhere.
Bluesky once again remains a safe haven from such troubles, haha…
Bad news: Wicked For Good is already out in many parts of the world, so spoilers are everywhere.
Bluesky once again remains a safe haven from such troubles, haha…
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Good news: I’m catching up to the shows I’m watching so I can talk about them without worrying about spoilers!
Bad news: Wicked For Good is already out in many parts of the world, so spoilers are everywhere.
Bluesky once again remains a safe haven from such troubles, haha…
Bad news: Wicked For Good is already out in many parts of the world, so spoilers are everywhere.
Bluesky once again remains a safe haven from such troubles, haha…
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HUGE VA birthdays today!!! Akio Otsuka and Sayaka Senbongi, both GOATs!!!!!!!!!!!
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
HUGE VA birthdays today!!! Akio Otsuka and Sayaka Senbongi, both GOATs!!!!!!!!!!!
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New prints now available of "You have left the Shire"! One of the most surprising and revealing scenes about hobbit complexity takes place here. More details in comments! www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheOldForest #LOTR #TheBrandybucks
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheOldForest #LOTR #TheBrandybucks
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
New prints now available of "You have left the Shire"! One of the most surprising and revealing scenes about hobbit complexity takes place here. More details in comments! www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheOldForest #LOTR #TheBrandybucks
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheOldForest #LOTR #TheBrandybucks
Yo, this is great!
I’ve actually been looking for cool Tolkien art stuff or fan merch recently, so this thread’s a lifesaver!
Look forward to check out some of the stuff here; I’ve already spotted some neat things to treat myself for the holidays (and maybe even my birthday)!
I’ve actually been looking for cool Tolkien art stuff or fan merch recently, so this thread’s a lifesaver!
Look forward to check out some of the stuff here; I’ve already spotted some neat things to treat myself for the holidays (and maybe even my birthday)!
Tolkien bluesky! 🧝🏼♀️✨ With the holiday shopping season coming up, let’s get a thread of community/fan merch suggestions going! Could you share some of your favorites?
And if you’re an artist in the fandom, please feel free to share your store or commissions info!
And if you’re an artist in the fandom, please feel free to share your store or commissions info!
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Yo, this is great!
I’ve actually been looking for cool Tolkien art stuff or fan merch recently, so this thread’s a lifesaver!
Look forward to check out some of the stuff here; I’ve already spotted some neat things to treat myself for the holidays (and maybe even my birthday)!
I’ve actually been looking for cool Tolkien art stuff or fan merch recently, so this thread’s a lifesaver!
Look forward to check out some of the stuff here; I’ve already spotted some neat things to treat myself for the holidays (and maybe even my birthday)!
Finally got to watch the new Smiling Friends episode, and I thought it was great!
Squim’s a really fun character and I love how various animation styles were used to complement the story. The comedy was also top notch.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
Squim’s a really fun character and I love how various animation styles were used to complement the story. The comedy was also top notch.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Finally got to watch the new Smiling Friends episode, and I thought it was great!
Squim’s a really fun character and I love how various animation styles were used to complement the story. The comedy was also top notch.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
Squim’s a really fun character and I love how various animation styles were used to complement the story. The comedy was also top notch.
#SmilingFriends #SmilingFriendsSeason3
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【再掲】
ブラック・ジャック連載52周年おめでとうございます‼️
皆さんの㊗️作品も眺められて幸せです…🥲🙏✨
再掲ばかりで出すの申し訳無く…でもお祝いに便乗したく出してしまった…
ブラック・ジャック連載52周年おめでとうございます‼️
皆さんの㊗️作品も眺められて幸せです…🥲🙏✨
再掲ばかりで出すの申し訳無く…でもお祝いに便乗したく出してしまった…
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
【再掲】
ブラック・ジャック連載52周年おめでとうございます‼️
皆さんの㊗️作品も眺められて幸せです…🥲🙏✨
再掲ばかりで出すの申し訳無く…でもお祝いに便乗したく出してしまった…
ブラック・ジャック連載52周年おめでとうございます‼️
皆さんの㊗️作品も眺められて幸せです…🥲🙏✨
再掲ばかりで出すの申し訳無く…でもお祝いに便乗したく出してしまった…
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㊗️ブラック・ジャック連載5️⃣2️⃣周年🩺💉🍛🎀✌️✨
ず〜っと愛されててず〜っと格好良くて可愛くてず〜っと新しい何かしらをお出し頂きうれしくてありがたい…これからも色々な天才外科医たちが見られますように〜！
（って昨日こっちでお祝いするの忘れちゃいました…！）
ず〜っと愛されててず〜っと格好良くて可愛くてず〜っと新しい何かしらをお出し頂きうれしくてありがたい…これからも色々な天才外科医たちが見られますように〜！
（って昨日こっちでお祝いするの忘れちゃいました…！）
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
㊗️ブラック・ジャック連載5️⃣2️⃣周年🩺💉🍛🎀✌️✨
ず〜っと愛されててず〜っと格好良くて可愛くてず〜っと新しい何かしらをお出し頂きうれしくてありがたい…これからも色々な天才外科医たちが見られますように〜！
（って昨日こっちでお祝いするの忘れちゃいました…！）
ず〜っと愛されててず〜っと格好良くて可愛くてず〜っと新しい何かしらをお出し頂きうれしくてありがたい…これからも色々な天才外科医たちが見られますように〜！
（って昨日こっちでお祝いするの忘れちゃいました…！）
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#ArbrediTolkien #TolkienTrewsday
Thème: PERES ET FILS
Merci à @molluskshell.bsky.social de rappeler que les liens père-fils les plus sincères se jouent de la généalogie!
😍😍😍
Thème: PERES ET FILS
Merci à @molluskshell.bsky.social de rappeler que les liens père-fils les plus sincères se jouent de la généalogie!
😍😍😍
#TolkienTrewsday Week 143: Fathers and Sons
Even though they’re cousins and Frodo calls him “uncle,” I always liked seeing Bilbo as Frodo’s adoptive father.
He loved and cared for him, and even helped prepare him for his grand quest.
(This illustration was originally for Hobbit Day 2024.)
Even though they’re cousins and Frodo calls him “uncle,” I always liked seeing Bilbo as Frodo’s adoptive father.
He loved and cared for him, and even helped prepare him for his grand quest.
(This illustration was originally for Hobbit Day 2024.)
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#ArbrediTolkien #TolkienTrewsday
Thème: PERES ET FILS
Merci à @molluskshell.bsky.social de rappeler que les liens père-fils les plus sincères se jouent de la généalogie!
😍😍😍
Thème: PERES ET FILS
Merci à @molluskshell.bsky.social de rappeler que les liens père-fils les plus sincères se jouent de la généalogie!
😍😍😍
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時代も世代も選ばない、多くの人を惹きつけてやまない先生が今後も世界中で愛されますように😌🫶
連載開始52周年おめでとう御座います🎉㊗️
オペおわり成功先生𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬______……
連載開始52周年おめでとう御座います🎉㊗️
オペおわり成功先生𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬______……
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
時代も世代も選ばない、多くの人を惹きつけてやまない先生が今後も世界中で愛されますように😌🫶
連載開始52周年おめでとう御座います🎉㊗️
オペおわり成功先生𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬______……
連載開始52周年おめでとう御座います🎉㊗️
オペおわり成功先生𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬______……
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2025.11.19
今日はブラック・ジャック連載52周年です！
おめでとうございます！
私の一番好きな漫画は本当に愛される作品です！
ブラック・ジャックとピノコを描きました。
Today is the 52nd anniversary of Black Jack’s serialization!
Congratulations!
My favorite manga of all time is such a beloved work!
I drew Black Jack and Pinoko.
#ブラックジャック #ブラック・ジャック #BlackJack #Art #イラスト
今日はブラック・ジャック連載52周年です！
おめでとうございます！
私の一番好きな漫画は本当に愛される作品です！
ブラック・ジャックとピノコを描きました。
Today is the 52nd anniversary of Black Jack’s serialization!
Congratulations!
My favorite manga of all time is such a beloved work!
I drew Black Jack and Pinoko.
#ブラックジャック #ブラック・ジャック #BlackJack #Art #イラスト
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
2025.11.19
今日はブラック・ジャック連載52周年です！
おめでとうございます！
私の一番好きな漫画は本当に愛される作品です！
ブラック・ジャックとピノコを描きました。
Today is the 52nd anniversary of Black Jack’s serialization!
Congratulations!
My favorite manga of all time is such a beloved work!
I drew Black Jack and Pinoko.
#ブラックジャック #ブラック・ジャック #BlackJack #Art #イラスト
今日はブラック・ジャック連載52周年です！
おめでとうございます！
私の一番好きな漫画は本当に愛される作品です！
ブラック・ジャックとピノコを描きました。
Today is the 52nd anniversary of Black Jack’s serialization!
Congratulations!
My favorite manga of all time is such a beloved work!
I drew Black Jack and Pinoko.
#ブラックジャック #ブラック・ジャック #BlackJack #Art #イラスト