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MOTH👑MONARCH ain't dead yet
@mothmonarch.bsky.social
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Bug King • Independent Artist & Designer • aka M. Capaldi 🌟
they/them, queer variety pack, real human artist
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MOTH👑MONARCH ain't dead yet @mothmonarch.bsky.social · Oct 17
Hi, I'm Moth Monarch, a non-binary artist fascinated with the intersection of the eternal & ephemeral in the world and within us. I make lots of stuff!
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🛍️ Shop my Art: shop.mothmonar.ch
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Digital art of a cartoon moth dressed as a red mage in a leaping pose, rapier held forward in their right hand and floating focus held behind in their left. The moth is beige with green eyes and brown and beige wings with reddish vein patterns. Their clothing consists of a small red hat, long fancy coat with gold details, elbow-length black gloves, and knee-height black boots. Magic circles, vines, and petals behind them evoke the "Resolution" spell from FFXIV. Eight images of Celestial Insects enamel pins: comet moth, dragonfly, peacock spider, stag beetle, shield bug, wasp, periodical cicada, honeybee. All of them have starry and celestial imagery incorporated into their natural shapes with colors leaning heavy toward yellows and deep blues with some red. Photo of Moth Monarch behind their convention table in a shiny colorful jacket and sunglasses, smiling and gesturing broadly at their wares displayed around them. They have enamel pins, bandanas, stickers, prints, posters, commissions and more. Some of the wares are displayed on wire panels erected on either side of the table with purple cloth backdrops, with a few smaller displays on the table itself and bandanas strung overhead between the wire panel stands. There is a purple table runner down the center with the artist's crowned moth logo and name. The convention center behind is whites and grays with light coming in from windows in the ceiling. Photo in a hotel lobby. A printed standee for Eve the kangaroo is on the left. She is various shades of brown with blue eyes, a patch of orange hair, and freckles on her face and limbs. Eve is wearing a matching sports bra and pair of shorts and holding a pink and orange water bottle. The artist, Moth Monarch, is standing on the right, holding their arms wide to showcase the character. Moth Monarch is shorter than the standee; they have dark hair shaved on the sides, glasses, a black tee, yellow lanyard with convention badges, and palm leaf print leggings.
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moth.gay
btw just throwing this out there - spend $20 at the coelary comic shop, get a free bugdana until midnight PST. they are shiny metallic gold printed and, well, everyone loves them and they'll think you're really interesting and sexy if you wear one. if you spend $40 you get two

www.coelary.com/shop
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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mothmonarch.bsky.social
A few more highlights from the shop! ✨ 15% OFF EVERYTHING WITH "CROWN15" through Nov 30th!
shop.mothmonar.ch
Stickers, pins, charms, bandanas, masks, art prints & more!
#sciart #insectart #bsnm #shopsmall
Photo of an iridescent rainbow sticker of two sphinx moths symmetrically posed facing each other. They have similar markings but are largely inverted - the top one has much more rainbow material, while the bottom one has much more black. The top moth has a closed eye on the back of its head and open eyes on its hind wings, while the bottom moth has an open eye on the back of its head and closed eyes on its wings. A small black star rests between their antennae, and on either side is a small sequence of moon phases. An enamel pin of a bumblebee done in a symmetrical geometric design with straight lines forming every shape of its body. It has yellow and black stripes down its body with white wings and little gold metal legs and antennae. It's shown on a purple backing card that reads "Insecta Geometrica Enamel Pin" at the top and "The Art of Mary Capaldi" with a crowned moth logo at the bottom. Photo of two double-sided acrylic charms of a pellucid hawk moth with the left one showing the top and the right one showing the bottom. The moth design is largely green, yellow, and black on top and cream-colored with dark areas underneath. The wings have dark veins but are otherwise clear. The backdrop behind the charms is off-white and gold. Close-up photo of a black cotton bandana with a gold metallic honeybee and honeycomb design screen printed on it.
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
A few more highlights from the shop! ✨ 15% OFF EVERYTHING WITH "CROWN15" through Nov 30th!
shop.mothmonar.ch
Stickers, pins, charms, bandanas, masks, art prints & more!
#sciart #insectart #bsnm #shopsmall
Photo of an iridescent rainbow sticker of two sphinx moths symmetrically posed facing each other. They have similar markings but are largely inverted - the top one has much more rainbow material, while the bottom one has much more black. The top moth has a closed eye on the back of its head and open eyes on its hind wings, while the bottom moth has an open eye on the back of its head and closed eyes on its wings. A small black star rests between their antennae, and on either side is a small sequence of moon phases. An enamel pin of a bumblebee done in a symmetrical geometric design with straight lines forming every shape of its body. It has yellow and black stripes down its body with white wings and little gold metal legs and antennae. It's shown on a purple backing card that reads "Insecta Geometrica Enamel Pin" at the top and "The Art of Mary Capaldi" with a crowned moth logo at the bottom. Photo of two double-sided acrylic charms of a pellucid hawk moth with the left one showing the top and the right one showing the bottom. The moth design is largely green, yellow, and black on top and cream-colored with dark areas underneath. The wings have dark veins but are otherwise clear. The backdrop behind the charms is off-white and gold. Close-up photo of a black cotton bandana with a gold metallic honeybee and honeycomb design screen printed on it.
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
"I Keep Going", 2021
When I miss the road, I send my little bugs out to wander, feel small among great things, encounter beautiful and ancient places, and maybe bring a little of that world back to you.
Black and white traditional ink drawing of a very small cartoon moth with a little backpack standing on the edge of a lake, having come to the end of a path worn through some grass dotted with various rocks. They are looking out across the water toward forested hills staggered out into the distance, partly reflected in the ripples of the water. This is a scan of the art by Moth Monarch. Black and white traditional ink drawing of a very small cartoon moth with a little backpack standing on the edge of a lake, having come to the end of a path worn through some grass dotted with various rocks. They are looking out across the water toward forested hills staggered out into the distance, partly reflected in the ripples of the water. This is a photo of the actual piece on a red and black plaid blanket.
November 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
SHOP SALE COME 'N GET IT 🐝🪲🦋 15% OFF WITH "CROWN15"
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BUGS BUGS BUGS
#sciart #insectart #bsnm #shopsmall
Photo of an enamel pin design of a centipede with celestial markings on its body segments wrapped in a circle around a stylized eclipse. The backdrop of the pin is blue fabric with gold details. Several infinity symbol shaped stylized millipede stickers with metallic rainbow stripes are fanned out on a wood floor. Photo of a notecard featuring art of a death's-head hawk moth holding a glowing moon with an array of moon phases framing the moth from below. Stylized rays and stars radiate out into the edges of the image. The moth is outlined in metallic gold and has detailed, realism-inspired markings. Colors overall very heavy on gold and a rich but dark blue. The notecard itself is resting on wooden outdoor floor tiles. Photo of a hand holding a teal card with three small enamel pins on it based on pill bugs - the top pin's design is curled up tight, the middle is partway curled, and the bottom is at rest. The card is printed with a tiny pattern featuring these same designs and says "Pill Bug Trio, Enamel Pin Set" on top with "The Art of Mary Capaldi" and logo at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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jeremycshipp.bsky.social
If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
The shop is back & the sale is on! ✨
15% off shopwide with "CROWN15" this whole weekend! EVERYTHING! Get some delightful buggy treats and support a tiny artist, win-win!
shop.mothmonar.ch 🐛
[#sciart #bsnm #shopsmall #insectart]
Ad for Moth Monarch's Black Friday shop sale - 15% off with "crown15" shopwide Nov 26-30. The ad shows images of original insect art including a purple sticker sheet of whimsical moon moths left and a grid to the right with a celestial bee pin, cartoon moth sticker with pride flag, set of three pill bug enamel pins, "potato bug" sticker of a cartoon bug in a box of french fries, a celestial stag beetle enamel pin holding a sun, several honeybee patterned bandanas, two infinity millipede stickers in rainbow and red, a "good bumble" sticker with a fluffy bumble bee in front of a hydrangea, and a geometric mantis enamel pin. These are framed top and bottom by part of an illustration by the artist of a moth holding up a moon with stylized gold rays and stars against a deep blue background.
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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sunoftiberian.bsky.social
Gold+Ruthenium=blue/purple.
#bugs #insect #beetle #electroformed #copper #sciart #pendant #jewelryart #bugsky
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
So! Unfortunately, I will not be at MFF this year. I'm working on getting my shop back up which is involving math to account for US tariff stuff. (It sucks. I'm sorry.) There shall be a sale on reopening, however. Gimmie a bit longer. 🐛
Strip of five cartoon bugs in ink in various poses.
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
silksong plied me with bugs and tricked me into playing dark souls with jumping puzzles 😩
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Tidy sketch comm for @dfstarfield.bsky.social! Just a friendly hello!
Digital sketch of a cartoon fox with large fluffy ears, fluffy short hair, and big bright eyes smiling and waving hello. He's wearing a simple open coat and scarf, long slightly tapered pants, and slip-on shoes. Art by Moth Monarch.
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
🐜🐜🐜
Photo of sketchbook page with cartoon ants in Copic marker. Top left is one in a sweater and glasses, holding some books under one arm and a pen in the other hand. Upper right and middle of page, various smaller ants in different poses and expressions. Middle right, an ant in a tank top with a sling pouch and a grocery bag walks while talking on the phone, saying, "Hanging in there?" with a response of "Yeah." Across the bottom, an ant in a hoodie and little sneakers looking starry-eyed at something off-screen, then several more ants including one in a vest waving and one in just lines picking some flowering plants. Art by Moth Monarch.
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
#TFTuesday Flat color sketch comm for Cody of himself & Jacob getting snakey!
Digital art of two men transforming into naga-style Serperior on the left and Seviper on the right. Each is still wearing a tee-shirt, but the left's legs are totally gone and the right's have shrunken. Most of their lower bodies are completely changed with some changes in their faces without loss of head hair. Left one's hands are starting to change while the right one's arms are changing from the shoulders down. They both look mildly surprised and are saying, "This isn't how I expected to celebrate the year of the snake!" "Me neither!"
November 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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moth.gay
did you know? all we have is each other
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
A little dreamer cloaked in stars. 💫
Digital art of a dark purple cartoon firefly in a blue and purple gradient poncho decorated with yellow stars and a moon. They are running to the left with arms out so we get a good look at the poncho, which also has some strings hanging from the hood with little star beads at the end. The firefly is smiling with a little yellow star-shaped sparkle in the pupil of their blue eye, and a slight glow can be seen from beneath the poncho. Stars of various sizes also surround them on the lavender background.
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Ink, bugs, and life. 🖋️🐛
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
Scan of traditional sketchbook page in ink of various cartoon insects. Across the top, a sleepy bug with a red plaid blanket says "g'mornin", a bee sits attentively and a pill bug strikes an active pose. Central, a firefly swings its leg up as if in a fight and a moth dances eyes closed with some decorative swirls. Lower left, another moth and moth bust. Various tiny bugs are doodled between all these. Scan of traditional sketchbook page in ink of various cartoon insects. Across the top, a slouching moth says "WHY" while holding its head, a tiny floating cicada and frowning bee running left, a moth waist-up in a jacket, another moth in a sweater eating, a tiny butterfly, and a very nervous firefly says "...um...". Mid-left, a small bug in a jacket with a backpack stands on a large stone overlooking nature. Low left, a moth dances to music; lower right, a bug on a surfboard with spray coming up from the sea beneath. Scan of traditional sketchbook page in ink of various cartoon insects. Upper left, a moth holds its hands in front of it with eyes closed and smiling - text beside reads "Never forget that you are very loved." Central, a large moth striking an active pose and glancing back with a smile. Other very small bugs fill the rest of the space. Scan of traditional sketchbook page in ink of various cartoon insects. Across the top, moth in a sweater dancing, ant in a scarf with arms up looking down and smiling, tiny moth having coffee, and a few other bugs. Lower left, a moth in a dance-like pose with thin red rays surrounding its head. To the right, a pill bug in a happy pose with one fist up saying "Yes!" A few more tiny moths above it and at the bottom of the page.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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mrabbitfiberarts.bsky.social
It was so much fun coming up with these designs and uses for the yarn! I genuinely love doing commission work - here are a few more samples including one *very* special one from @tabbiewolf.bluestripedboxers.com

Would you like something as cool? Come to www.magicrabbitfiberarts.com! <3
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Some favorite Ridicudorable badges done for folks over the years!
Cute badge of a black and white husky furry with some bright blue markings in brown and gold-edged magic robe with a barista apron over it, grinning with a wink and holding a coffee in one hand with magic steam coming out of it while conjuring a latte art shape with the other hand. The background is part of a coffee shop with cups and lids stacked and such things. The name written in stylized glowing letters at the bottom says "Trayco" Cute badge of a purple and blue frog in an agender flag tank top and sushi roll print shorts holding a massive salmon nigiri with both hands and wrapping their long tongue around it. They have a happy expression with closed eyes and two large silver piercings in one of their eyebrows. The background is a gradient pattern of sushi and onigiri. Name to the upper right is "Nedge" Cute badge of a smiling furry racoon in gold-framed sunglasses, a leather jacket with a vaporwave tee underneath, jeans, and colorful shoes sitting on some steps in pink and blue neon light. Name around the upper left corner reads "Dan Raccoon" Cute badge of a red and white furry-esque creature with a devil tail and very large claws on their first toes in a witch hat, smiling and holding out a hand to levitate a ball of purple fire. Their eyes have the alchemical symbol for sulfur for purpils. Behind them is a bubbling cauldron and other witchy things. Name along the left side is "Brimstone"
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
have you ever taken a picture of someone you love doing the most mundane thing and you don't even know why, exactly, but somehow it feels like there is a glimpse of the divine in their very existence and you managed to catch it
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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mollyburgess.bsky.social
This beautiful beast with a 90s celestial motif is Alex💙🌞🌜💙
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#90s #celestial #sunmoon
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
The October review is out for patrons! 🐛
www.patreon.com/posts/142783...
Photo of sketchbook pages of cartoon insects in colorful marker. A square-shaped book on the left rests on top of a larger book, to the right and slightly out of focus. The characters are assorted species and poses: moths, ants, bees, a firefly, a damselfly, etc.
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Black and white digital doodle of a cartoon moth sitting with a somber expression to the left; text to the right reads "I have some healing to do." A tiny cartoon crown rests below the text with the artist's signature lower right.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Flat color sketch from a bit ago for Leo the Ninja Lion. I dunno what happened but you're gonna want to watch your step! 🏙️
Digital art in mostly flat color of a cartoon anime-ish lion furry character in a tank top, pants with kneepads, and lower arm wraps who is towering over most buildings in a city (Toronto, as the CN tower is near to the right). He is glancing down with a worried expression as one of his feet hovers over a roof. Word bubbles from him read, "Oh geeze..." "Was there something weird in that pizza?" A tiny character hovering to the right of his head has a bubble coming from them magnifying their appearance: a moth frantically waving with exclamation points over their head. Signed Moth Monarch.
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
many years ago, shortly after my dad died, I spent spare time with friends in Starbound (newly out in public beta) as a black Avian character named Memoria, burning off grief in a way. We'd play musical instruments as the ship flew long distances. Gymnopédie No. 1 always takes me back there. 🪉
Screenshot from Starbound during the early beta days, late 2013/early 2014. Two players sit and play musical instruments (roughly center) in a heavily decorated ship.
October 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM