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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 21h

when i was little i liked the smell of fog machines because they reminded me of pancakes

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

They've probably got a ton of colloquial names! I've heard sand flea before but only on the internet

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

You've contributed greatly to the cause! I really like how well you convey the squishiness

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

every time i see people draw themselves/have themselves drawn as one of my alien species it makes me happy still planning to make that vrchat model when i get some other projects out of the way

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Dexter || Lizard Flavoured || @dexterart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Shaded comm fot @renludrake.bsky.social! They were eyeing these squishy aliens all night before being offered a drink Looks like they don't mind too much in fact feeling very happy with their new body! ^w^ Welcome to the squishy life! Original creature design by @ktcmoop.bsky.social

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I think I need a vent account

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On behalf of the mantis committee you are forgiven

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's not, I have it set to show NSFW warnings on this account and I still can't check it in public idk if people forget that the label exists or think it's shameful or something

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I prefer not to be referred to with "sir" or "ma'am" but from experience the former feels much worse "Bug" is probably the best option though

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Steve! @epicsteve.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Its that time again, Commission time! With more examples too! If you're interested please reach out on Discord or thru KoFi, lets draw! #commission #commissions #bugart

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ough, that really sucks... I hope we're both able to get past it!

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

(if you are one of these friends please do not misinterpret this - i love seeing what you're up to. i just wish i had more to share in return)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I love meeting new friends who are into game dev but then i'm always like "yeah i've been into it for 17 years at this point! anyway here are my 0 games to prove it" and it's humiliating

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

if it turns out that this is why i haven't been able to pursue my dream project despite having the technical capability for over a decade... i don't know if i'll be relieved to overcome it or devastated that i've lost that much of my life to executive dysfunction.

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

and maybe if i can get some sort of treatment then my brain would let me draw more than one thing every 2 months!!

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

with the help of a friend i finally scheduled a consultation with a psychologist as a first step towards getting an adhd screening if literally everything i've read + everything i've heard from friends diagnosed with adhd is accurate there's like... a 99% chance. it would explain so much

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Personally I think about you every day

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Saw a couple people fursuiting in public and it took all my courage but I told them I liked their suits and they said thanks It was a little 5 second interaction but it made me happy! I love furries!

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

And finish the thing I started sketching of them like several weeks ago whoops

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

i should name my flirty purple alien

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When I was in college there was some rich kid driving his sports car around student housing with the muffler removed at like 2 am. How does someone even end up like that

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's just something I make for myself at home with sparkling water and flavor syrup. I call it signature because I haven't seen this combo in any other soda

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

my signature soda flavor is french vanilla + hazelnut and it's yummy :)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

big walk kinda life changing ngl

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Love how Google's reverse image search just doesn't work anymore (but it is good at giving an incorrect description with incorrect artist credit, thanks 'ey eye)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

does she find this entertaining

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

CW: TF big walk, eh? more like bug w-hUH?!

My mantis sona transformed into one of the player characters from Big Walk. They look flustered.

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

In a bit of a mental/emotional rut atm, unfortunately pretty limited on creative energy per day. I'll get things down on the canvas when I can

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Mind is unfortunately in one of those states where it's convinced that Actually I've been annoying my friends and need to shush Not looking for reassurance, I know it's just my anxiety talking. It's just an unpleasant feeling. I love my friends

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Steve! @epicsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A commission for @ktcmoop.bsky.social of their mantis sona on a lazy morning. Had a great time with this one! #bugart #art #commission

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

having Feelings about literally a stack of 3 spheres with limbs... this is what my life has come to (hell yes)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's a file snake, my favorite animal apart from mantises! They have silly little cheeks

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Everyone look at my bug (and consider commissioning and/or following Steve if you like bugs)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

CW: TF big walk, eh? more like bug w-hUH?!

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have fun if and when you do! I actually haven't drawn a full, uncropped picture of them either but I'm working on it

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

They definitely look like a Gleb to me

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Be nice to yourself, it turned out great! I'm glad you went for it even if you weren't confident

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Sarai @saraithezenarin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'm barely even an artist with how much I struggle to have it come naturally, but here I am somehow managing to draw one of these things for myself in like under an hour. Congratulations xP (Idk what colors to give it currently)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Finally started drawing... I will not let my brain defeat me

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Ryusuta @ryusuta.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

So... since it appears that I'm going to be... stuck as a squishy alien squid creature, I figure an updated profile image might be called for. (As before credit for the design and creation of the species goes to @ktcmoop.bsky.social . Be sure to give them a follow!)

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Very cute!! And I'm glad you think so

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DragonTurtleMax @dragonturtlemax.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It is an extremely fun design

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I appreciate it nonetheless! Don't need to draw to be having fun

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gaying mantis @ktcmoop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

In the long term it would be fun to get custom colors working and make a vrc world of the restaurant from the dream. This is totally within my realm of ability

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