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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 12h

"Listen, I'm just telling you they weren't here before."

Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 14h

It was declared extinct in 1970 and rediscovered only a few years later. It is categorized as Endangered and it is unknown how many currently exist. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 14h

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 13: Cuban #Solenodon (this was accidentally misspelled on my prompt list) This small shrew-like mammal is native to the forests of southeastern Cuba and is only active at night, so it is very rare to encounter. It is one of the few venomous mammals alive.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It was declared extinct in the 1980s and was rediscovered in 2010. It is classified as Vulnerable. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa P.S. I absolutely didn't mean to have two long snakey things back to back.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 12: Giant Palouse #Earthworm This species of earthworm lives exclusively in the #Palouse region of Washington and Idaho and can grow to be about 8 inches.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It was not sighted since 1998 and thought extinct until a population was discovered in 2021. It is officially listed now as Data Deficient but was considered Critically Endangered until 2018. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 11: Short-Nosed #SeaSnake This venomous #snake is found in the waters off the northwestern coast of Australia and can stay submerged for up to two hours.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Seeing a lot of new activity on my Pinktober pieces over here! In case you didn't know: -I make my own challenge lists. -I draw a different animal every day, in pen & ink. -At the end of the month I auction off the originals & donate 100% of the profits to the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

But in 2021, the first successful clone was introduced to the public, leading to more clone births in 2024 and litters produced naturally by the clones subsequently. They are currently listed as Endangered. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 10: #BlackFootedFerret This North American mustelid feeds primarily on prairie dogs, and was declared extinct in 1979. It has since bounced back and forth between endangered and extinct status in the wild....

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Little is known about its population size so it is classified as Data Deficient, but within its native habitat of Vietnam it is considered Critically Endangered. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 9: #VietnameseMouseDeer This fanged #ungulate was first described in 1910 and thought to have gone extinct after the last sightings in 1990. It was then rediscovered in 2019.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Here's the list of events I'll be at through November! Come see me and support small businesses this holiday season!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

These spottings are unreliable, however, and while this herbivorous reptile is considered critically endangered, it is widely believed to be currently extinct. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 8: La Palma Giant #Lizard This large lizard is native to the #CanaryIslands and was thought to be extinct since 1500, but was rediscovered in 2007.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Time for the Spooky Scary Shop Sale, where you can enjoy 31% off some spooky lil dudes in my Etsy shop! Limited to select items, no returns or refunds on sale items, through October only. Shop link in bio!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 7: #BermudaPetrel This nocturnal, pelagic seabird was thought to have gone extinct in the 1600s, and it wasn't rediscovered until 1951. It is the national bird of #Bermuda and is considered endangered. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It is not as rare as originally thought and its conservation status is classified as least concern. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 6: Laotian Rock #Rat Known by locals as the #kha-nyou this large rodent was thought to be extinct for 11 million years, until its meat was discovered being sold in a market in 1996. It is a monotypic genus.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 5: #MonitoDelMonte Found only in Argentina and Chile, this tiny #marsupial is more closely related to Australian marsupials than American ones. It was thought to have gone extinct 11 million years ago and was formally described in 1894.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Described as the rarest insect in the world, they are on the critically endangered list. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 4: Lord Howe Island #StickInsect (Dryococelus) Also known as Tree Lobsters, the #Dryococelus was thought to be extinct in 1920, but was rediscovered in 2001. The males are significantly smaller than females, with larger thighs.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

While locals were familiar with the creature, Western scientists were unaware of its existence until 1971. It is considered endangered. #Pinktober #Pinktober2026 #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead-Day 3: Chacoan #Peccary (or Taguá) The Chacoan Peccary is a pig-like ungulate native to South America. It was described in 1930 from fossils, initially thought extinct.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Do you like monsters? Do you want a compelling encounter for your players? Come hang with us this evening at @lugcon.bsky.social in the Willow Room at 6pm for a super fun presentation on monsters and the messes they make! @borderbreakers.art is hosting and I'll be there to contribute my two cents. 😉

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It is the largest living member of the rail family. It is classified as endangered. #Pinktober2026 #Pinktober #lazarustaxa

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 2: #Takahē This rare flightless bird is native to #NewZealand and was believed to have gone extinct in the 19th century. In 1948, an isolated population was found in the Murchison Mountains.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 1: #Coelacanth Perhaps the most renowned example of the #Lazarus taxon, the Coelacanth is a rare fish that was thought to have gone extinct almost 65 million years ago. In 1938, a live Coelacanth was caught by a fisherman, with more appearing in Indonesian markets.

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The @lugcon.bsky.social exhibit hall is now open! Come see me at booth #701 and get some official LUGCon merch straight from the original artist! Hours for the vendors are 12-7 Thurs/Fri, 10-6 Sat, and 10-4 Sun!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Follow along with me and use the hashtag #Pinktober2026 or #Pinktober to share your art! [Graphic by me.] Side note: Coelacanth is spelled wrong because I was rushing and didn't catch the typo. 🫣

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⚠️BREAKING NEWS⚠️ The official EJS Creations Pinktober 2026 prompt list has dropped! This year's theme is "Back From The Dead": Animals of the #lazarustaxa Lazarus taxa are animals once believed to be extinct, then rediscovered alive, anywhere from a few years to hundreds of years or more later!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Also, I'll have my commander decks with me, so if you play with me after the exhibitor hall closes, you might get some fun stuff! 👀 I will also be on a panel with @borderbreakers.art on monsters and how they affect or are affected by their environment!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This weekend is @lugcon.bsky.social! I'll be in the exhibitor hall with a limited supply of official LUGCon merch that I designed, at booth #701, along with a slew of other incredible artists, so come on out for four days of gaming, shopping, and fun!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

All set up and ready for the readers here at the Georgia Indie Book Faire at the IAM Local 709 in Marietta! We're here until 4 so come support local authors and artists!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hey friends! I'll be at the Georgia Indie Book Faire tomorrow from 10-4, then at the same location, same time, the next day, Camp Goblin! I always love the events put on by @timetravelevents.bsky.social and I'm sure you will too! 😉

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New #stickers added to my shop, including a new bird pin, dinosaur, cryptid, and yes, even a #Jimothy sticker! Head to my bio for the shop link! Which one is your favorite?

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

QRP with yours! I had trouble narrowing it down....

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I first met Lanny and Carey at Southern Fried Gaming Expo last year and was happy to be neighbors with them again this year, where we talked about the possibility of me doing work for their game! Happy to be part of the team!

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More exciting news: I recently signed on as an artist for the game FloraVista by Far Out Fox Games! I'll be doing a series of watercolors for their game, which you can support and follow the production of on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/far... (1/2)

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Now I find myself having to close my commissions a few times a year to catch up on the work that I basically hand-picked. I couldn't have gotten here without the support of family, friends, & of course, my wonderful partner who gave me the space to be self-employed. Thank you all so much! (2/2)

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today I reached a humbling milestone: I received my 500th commission since launching my freelance career in 2019! It's crazy to think how much I struggled to build my client base in those first few months, having to take work I didn't necessarily enjoy. (1/2)

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

BEHOLD! These are the events I'll be at in Sept/Oct. This is an especially busy time for me! If you want to take advantage of in-person prices, find me here: Chamblee Chalk Walk (9/12), GA Indie Book Faire (9/26), Camp Goblin (9/27), LUGCon (10/1-4, with EXCLUSIVE merch!), & Multiverse (10/16-18).

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Emily J Stegamos - EJS Creations - 🩷 @ejscreations.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This month, if you join my Patreon on a paid tier, or upgrade to a higher paid tier, you'll get any one 3" sticker of your choice from my available stock! Only valid though September 2026, so don't wait!

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