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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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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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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
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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
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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
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coelary.com
Happy Halloween from the bugs of Coelary!
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
My health battle continues. Just wanted to check in. I'm doing what I can, OK? 💜
Photo of sketchbook page in purple lead, marker, and paint, mostly of cartoon moths and other insects.
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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sylessae.bsky.social
you don't need to be talented. you need to be stubborn.
October 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
I'm not giving up.
Black and white digital sketch of a cartoon moth standing on a pile of rocks with the wind blowing, shown by small leaves and debris moving right across the upper part of the image. The moth is looking into the wind; their expression is simple and unclear.
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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ghostlycorvid.bsky.social
Out here educating the nation's youth about the existence of the coolest bug in the world
🎨 @cochayuyocreations.bsky.social
Calla the trilobite beetle wearing orange flannel and a workshop apron The same, but standing more to the side so the table is visible A back view to show off all that gorgeous work Yuyo did
October 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
The September review is out for patrons!
www.patreon.com/posts/140629...
A rough month for me, but I still did what I could. 💚
Photo of part of a sketchbook page in Copic art marker of cartoon insects and various accents themed around autumn and harvest time. Large to the center-right, an ant in a beige brimmed hat and green neckerchief looks at the viewer with a smile with many fruits and vegetables doodled around it. A note in tiny handwriting reads "Something about autumn & ants... maybe it's the harvest". Other bits partly cropped include more ant characters and a teeny scribbly scene of a bug walking through a forest with colorful leaves, with a note underneath reading "autumnal piece in sepia ink w/metallic leaves & foliage details??" Art by Moth Monarch.
October 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Some recent pencil drawings compared to their original sketches from 2013. Seeking precision and commitment through sketching in ink taught me things I took back to pencil!
Page of pencil artwork of several cartoon moths with crops of much older drawings inserted beside each one using the same or similar species and poses.
October 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
It's the big day!! I've been excited about this for ages. I know at least a couple of you are deep dungeoneers, good luck out there!
ethryaswiftstep.bsky.social Ethrya Swiftstep is IN DEEP DUNGEON @ethryaswiftstep.bsky.social · Oct 3
✨ PILGRIM'S TRAVERSE ✨
Deep dungeon explorers, our time comes again! #ffxiv
FFXIV shot of two lalafell in Il Mheg with the castle in the background. Both are looking at the viewer and holding fae-themed weapons. The left one is standing in a vest with a white shirt, slightly puffy dark pants, and teal shoes with an axe over their shoulder. The right one is in a teal and pinky-purple gown with large butterfly wings at the back, a teal circlet, decorative arm bands, and is holding a glowing rapier toward the viewer in a more active pose. Text framing the shot is placed like a movie advertisement and reads: "Whimsy Belies Danger and Mystery in the Ruins of Il Mheg" "Pilgrim's Traverse" "Vinalo Mabunalo as Warrior" "Ethrya Swiftstep as Red Mage" "The Duo Delve In October 7th, 2025"
October 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
I've had some of my Copics 12+ years and they still haven't dried out.
Photo at an angle of a sketchbook page of various cartoon insects drawn in colorful Copic markers. Some Copics visible on the desk to the right of the page.
October 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
Had second iron infusion today. Been kind of up and down recently. We're still sorting out a few things & I have more tests but I promise I'm hanging in there and doing what I can. 🐛💖
October 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
mothmonarch.bsky.social
First of three iron infusions this morning. I'm gonna power back up!! 💪🐛
September 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM