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Taru Tikkanen
@tarutikkanen.bsky.social
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Drawing for the heck of it. Some pieces are up for grabs, though. If you're interesed, get in touch.

More of my socials:
@tarutikkanen on Substack
taru_tikkanen on Instagram
Tales from the Tarchive on YouTube
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Spruce up them sights!

Nähtävyydet uusiksi!

#sights #silly #doodles
A colourful clown wig on on the Eiffel Tower; novelty glasses, nose and moustache on the Sfinx; a person at a lookout point, emptying a can of spam into a canyon.
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Who looks good in a top hat?

Kenelle sopii silinteri?

#animalart #animaldrawing #hats
simplistically drawn animals, and imaginary creatures, wearing top hats. Depicted are a ghost, crocodile, cat, capybara, penguin, kangaroo, giraffe, bug, winged demon, an octopus and elf.
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Beachward bound

Rantalomalla

#norsegods #myths #fantasy #inkdrawing
A one eyed, bearded man, in a flower print shirt, and brown shorts, stands at the water's edge. He holds a folded beach umbrella in one hand, a coconut shell drink in the other. A raven sits on each shoulder. Text reads “Odin's Beach Break”.
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Kids, dinner!
Gene was almost late once.

Syömään!

#fanart #bobsburgers #bobsburgersfanart #inkdrawing
A black haired boy, in a yellow tee shirt, and blue shorts, running.
January 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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A donsy of gnomes means one thing, and one thing only: a rager.

Tonttujen kokoontuminen on varma juhlan merkki.

#gnomes #gnomeart
Eleven gnomes, in colourful pointy hats and shoes, hang out at a party. They dance, stand around a keg, sing, raise toast, wave, and shout.
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Time for a swim!

Uimaan!

#digitalart #mixedmedia
View over the Tiber river. A lady in a purple swimsuit and swimcap sits on a bridge, dipping her toe in the water. A lady with light grey hair, wearing a blue swimsuit, sits on the riverbank, waving. A lady in dark grey hair, and turquoise swimsuit, stands chest deep in the river.
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Pick a cat to match your mood!

Mikä kissoista tuntuu tutuimmalta?

#cats #catart #doodles
Colourful cats, drawn in a simplistic style. Each cat has a number over them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Have a Yogi Bear weekend!

Jogi-karhumaista viikonloppua!

#fanart #yogibear #fanartfriday
A bear, standing on hind legs, holding a basket. The bear wears a collar, green tie, and a green hat. He says “Time for a pic-a-nic!”.
January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Happy New Year!

Hyvää uutta vuotta!

#fanart #bobsburgers #bobsburgersfanart #newyear
A man, wearing a grey beanie, blue collared shirt, brown trousers, and brown shoes. One fist raised, the other resting on his hip. He says “New year, new Teddy! Yeah! Well, not “new” new, but a little new. Yeah.”.
January 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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The shy, bald giants visit the Vatican

Ujot ja kaljut jätit Vatikaanissa

#mixedmedia #travelart #rome #vatican #giants #giantart
Saint Peter's plaza, with five big, bald heads peeking from behind the Saint Peter's Basilica.
December 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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A specialised holiday greeting.

Talousosaston tontun uuden vuoden toivotus.

#holidays #holidayart #holidaycards #joulu
A man in a cubicle, leaning on a work desk, holding a cup. He wears a Santa hat, a striped tie, and collared shirt with short sleeves, and half moon glasses. Text above him reads “Have a fiscally responsible new year”.
December 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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The Oddballs' Holiday

Kummajaisten joulu

#monsterart #horrorart #holidayart #holidays #joulu
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The Addam's Family's own Uncle Fester goes a-caroling.

Perhe Addamsista tuttu Fester-setä laulaa joululauluja.

#fanart #fanartfriday #theaddamsfamily #unclefester #holidayart #holidayseason
Uncle Fester, decorated with a string of lights, holds a caroling book. He sings “Bark the feral angels sing, glory to the two-by-four!”
December 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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A sidecharacter in a dystopian gangster story, podcaster Shark Maron

Juonaja Shark Maron, dystooppisen gangsteritarinan sivuhahmo.

#fanart #sharkart #sharks
A hammerhead shark with a goatee, wearing glasses, headphones. In front of the shark is a microphone in a small cage.
December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Petey Pancakes, a character in a dystopian gansgster story. He's older, but not wiser.

Dystooppisen gangsteritarinan hahmo Petey Pancakes on vanhempi, muttei yhtään viisaampi.

#fanart #dystopian #D&D
A fat man, wearing a backwards baseball cap, a scruffy windbreaker coat, and gloves. He holds a beer can in one hand, opening it with the other. The can makes a “pfshht” sound.
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The narrator of a dystopian ganster story

Dystooppisen gangsteritarinan kertoja

#monochromeart #dystopianart
A bearded, bespectacled man in a suit, sits at a desk. Behind him, a poster reading “The scenic Glass tower”, in front of him, a microphone on a stand, and an ashtray.
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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The stealthiest member of a dystopian gangster story

Dystooppisen gansteritarinan salakavalin jäsen

#monochromeart #dystopianart
A woman with a dark jumpsuit, stands with her gun raised, and long, black hair flowing in the wind.
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The getaway driver from a dystopian gangster story
Fan art for @piatpod.bsky.social's D&D Minus

Dystooppisen gansteritarinan pakokuski

#fanart #inkdrawing
A man, in a green track suit coat, two gold chains, white undershirt, and blue trousers.
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Hipster vampire, in his knit beanie, scarf, and mittens

Tupsupipo, huivi ja vanttuut ovat hipsterivampyyrin mieleen

#horrorart #vampireart #monsterart
A vampire, with his hair flowing in the wind, wearing a knit hat, mittens, scarf, and a long coat over a waistcoat.
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Would I make it in the the motivational poster business?

Onnistaisikohan minua julistemarkkinoilla?

#horrorart #monsterart #monsters #motivationalthoughts #motivation
A demon, wearing slacks and glasses, holding a book in one hand, and a mug in the other. The demon says “You've got this.” Text on page reads “office demon believes in you”.
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Hey guys! I'm opening up my commissions due to car troubles. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Feel free to repost this or consider donating to my Kofi page!
ko-fi.com/ghostlysloth
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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What a day / Olipahan päivä

#fanart #bobsburgers #bobsburgersfanart #lindabelcher
Half portrait of a black haired woman, with red glasses and shirt, sitting on a brown sofa.
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Friday, and a good cup coffee...

Perjantaisin kahvikin maistuu paremmalta

#fanart #fanartfriday #bobsburgers
A man, his eyes closed, and a cup of coffee in hand, sits on a red stool, by a yellow counter. He wears a grey beanie, blue collared shirt, brown trousers and shoes.
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Two characters from a dystopian gangster story
Fan art for @piatpod.bsky.social's D&D Minus

Kaksi hahmoa dystooppisesta gangsteritarinasta

#fanart #gangsters #dystopian #monochromeart #blackandwhiteart #inkdrawing
Upper picture: a man, in overalls and a cap, sits in a booth. He's got a big moustache, and holds a lit match in his left hand. Lower picture: An unsteady man, in a fedora, trench coat, and ill fitting suit. His fists are up, and a bottle peaks out of his coat pocket.
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The troll under the bridge found some sponsors / Sillanaluspeikko sai sponsoreita

#horrorart #monsters #trolls
Three adventurers stand by river crossing. On the other side, a troll, holding a megaphone. It says “To cross my bridge, answer me: how great of a deal do I have for thee? By the thickness of my neck, I do swear, all my stock's high quality gear!”. The adventurers agree to take a detour.
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM