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Taru Tikkanen

@tarutikkanen.bsky.social

164 followers 201 following 483 posts

they/them Drawing for the heck of it. Open for commisions, and open to selling my pieces. If interested, get in touch. More of my socials: www.instagram.com/taru_tikkanen cara.app/tikkanen

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Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hey @thancrowder.bsky.social, I’d like to sound a Double Salutes alarm. Mr. Kid Rock has made a Christian rock album.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Greetings from the dungeon #dungeoncrawlercarl #dcc

Two illustrated patches, both with the text ”You will not break me”. First badge depicts white boxers, decorated with red hearts. The second patch depicts Carl, Donut, and Mongo, all simply drawn. Carl holds a shiny explosive, Donut sits astride Mongo.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Purgatory Kiirastuli

Characters in a cubist style, drawn in black pen. Most are partially coloured, some all the way. The drawing is in five sections, separated by broken, coloured lines.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Potions Troppeja #fanart #fantasyart #dcc #dungeoncrawlercarl

$Three bottles, one vial, and one jar. First bottle, ”Potion of half splat”: light blue with a light green lable, featuring a green dummy, falling, and the fraction sign for 0.5. Second bottle, ”Heal pet”: greyish black, with a pink lable, featuring a green stick figure, red heart, and brown cat. Vial, ”Level-up”: pink and light blue, with a green lable, featuring an orange arrow, and two red exclamation points. Jar, ”Jellyfish salve”: purple lid, blue body, featurng a light blue jellyfish. Third bottle, ”Rapid Detox”: brownish green, with a green lable, featuring a sickly green person, vomiting into a black receptacle.$

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Working bear Työkarhu

A koala like bear, wearing a hardhat, green tee shirt, reflective vest, cargo shorts, and work boots. The bear holds a stop sign in one hand. Behind the bear is a white fence, and a traffic sign. The sign is a yellow triangle with red outline, featuring a silhouette of a bear, who holds a shovel.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Memories of Summertime Kesämuistoja

Five happy kids, four in shorts and tee shirts, one in a skirt. Three hold a staff with a skull on top, one holds a skull close to their chest, another has lifted a skull in the air. A teen stands with them, arms up, holding a staff with a larger skull on top. All stand in grass, there's blue sky behind them. Text in upper left corner reads ”Greetings from camp!”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

King of Cups Maljojen kuningas #tarotart #kingofcups

Take on the King of Cups card, from Major Arcana. A man, sitting in a camping chair. He wears a hat, with a mosquito net, a green poncho, checkered red shirt, brown shorts, long, green socks, and brown hiking boots. His right hand holds a blue mug, his left, a wand of insect repellent. A few small bugs circle his head.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Kitties Kissimirrejä #cats #catdrawing #catart #kissakuva

Five cats, drawn in different scales. First is small and stripy, curled in a ball. Second is cream and orange, standing. Thrid is brown and stripey, on a pillow. Fourth is brown an spotted, sitting up. Fifth is small and grey, large eared and spotted.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

From Dungeon Crawler Carl: Donut & Sledgie Dungeon Crawler Carl -kirjoista tutut Donut (kissa) ja Sledgie (kiviolento) #dungeoncrawlercarl #princessdonut

A fluffy brown cat, wearing large sunglasses, sits on the shoulder of a rock creature. The creature gently scratches the cat's head.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cats, yet again Kissoja piisaa #cats #catart #kissat #kissakuvat

Three cats. One orange, with white face and chest, one grey, one calico with a white chest.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What's new in toy world Lelukatselmus #fanart #fanartfriday #bobsburgers

A girl, in a green dress, and pink, bunny eared hat. She sits cross-legged in a beanbag chair, reading a toy magazine.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A trio of black cats Mustien kattien trio #cats #voidcats #kissat

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A little something for Dolly Parton (and Tim Curry). Dolly Partonin (ja Tim Curryn) muistolle.

Three people at work. A man sweeps, a woman drives a bus, and a person rings groceries at the till. Next to them runs the text "Nine to five, [9:00-5:00 / 9:00-17:00] the work's never done / thank you, Dolly (and Tim) / we'll muddle along.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

More cats Kissoja #cats #catart #kissat #kissakuvat

A spruce, two floofy cats, and a Norwegian flag. The cats are yellowish brown, reddish brown, and white.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Autumn feels Syystunnelmaa

A black haired girl, standing with her back to the wind. She wears black glasses, a red coat, and blue skirt.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Cats, cats, cats Kissoja #cats #kissat #catart #kissakuvat

Three cats. One full grey; one grey and white; one light brown with dark brown stripes, and a white belly.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Off to work! Työtä päin!

A man, with a pear shaped head, and round body. He wears glasses, a collared shirt, a tie, slacks with belt and suspenders. The speech bubble reads ”Hooray, it's a workday!”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Summer rain Kesä kuivaa minkä kastaa

Rain cloud, and large drops of water. Three kids looking over a fence. First one has purple hair, and a shirt depicting a cool beet root; second one has long, brown and grey hair, partially covering their face; third one, a mop of brown hair, their face just over the fence.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hubbub at Bob's Hämminkiä ravintolassa #fanart #bobsburgers

Linda, Bob, and Teddy stand in front of the counter. Teddy is very animated, explaining something to Bob, while Linda holds a pot of coffee. The burger of the day board reads "Spam and eggers (comes with fried spam)".

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Persian kitty cats Persialaiskatteja #cats #kissat #catart

Three doodles of a persian cat. One stands, and says ”meow”; the other sits, and says ”mrow”; the third lies down, and says ”Prr, prr”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Being a cat person pays off big Kissanystävän kissanpäivä #comics #sarjis #sarjakuva #comicart

Three slot machines in a row, an old lady sitting in front of the first one, playing a game called ”Lucky cats!”. She's got bluish hair, glasses on a chain, a flowery dress, slippers, droopy ankle socks, a burning cigarrette in one hand, a drink resting over the machine. The other two games are ”Gold ru$h”, and ”Waspmania!”. Caption reads ”When the final cat slid into place, Ethel's world stood still for a moment.”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Learn as you go Elämän oppeja

A man in black hat, red scarf, waistcoat, collared shirt with bands around the sleeves. He holds an ice cream cone, with pinkish ice cream. Text over the image reads ”Cowpoke etiquette faux pas #37:”. The speech bubble reads ”No politics over ice cream, pardner.”

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Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Siphon and Carbuncle, the show tune performing clown duo. Musikaaleihin erikoistuneet klovnit #clowns

Two clowns, one short, holding a booklet, the other tall, holding a small accordion. The short clown wears a baggy onesie, with a frilly pink collar, a purple bow tie, and oversized green gloves. The tall clown wears yellow-dotted, white overalls, stripy socks, and large shoes. Upper left corner of the page reads ”Pants on at the Opera”, and on the right side, going vertically, ”Siphon and Carbuncle”.

Reposted by Taru Tikkanen

Geoffrey T. Blackwell @gtblackwell.atheists.org · 25/07/2026

Let the botties hit the floor. Let the botties hit the floor. Let the botties hit the flooooooooor!

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

If you see this, quote post a pic of yourself in glasses.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Brain freeze Pää kylmänä

A demon waiter, in sweater vest and big red bow tie, white collared shirt, and slacks. A towel is draped over one arm, and one hand holding a menu. The waiter carries a tray, presenting a skull, filled with colourful lumps. From the skull pokes a bendy straw.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Put some pep in your step Virtaa päivään

A woman, wearing a pink and purple head band, white sweat shirt with green stripes, pink triangles, and yellow circles, and white sweat pants with purple lining. The woman's hair is voluminous, and she's got one small gold earring in each ear.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

So close Varovasti nyt

A person, flat on their belly on a roof, reaching for something in the gutter. Behind the person stands the Grim Reaper, scythe in one hand, a take-away cup in the other.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A dainty little demon Pieni, siro pahalainen #horrorart #monsters #monsterart #kauhu

A dainty little demon
Pieni, siro pahalainen

A creature with grey, red lined wings, small horns in its head, wearing a robe, and a headband with small lights. The robe is in sliding colours of red, orange, and pink, with red pipings. The creature's hands, and face, are grey.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Ice cream time Jätskikiskalla #monsters #monsterart #hirviö #cartoon #sarjis

Ice cream time
Jätskikiskalla

A greenish, scaly creature from the deep, wearing an orange baseball cap backwards, and a shiny necklace. The creature orders one scoop of salty caramel, another mint chip, from an ice crem vendor, who stands in their booth on the pier.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Monster in the cellar Kellarin kauhu #monsters #hirviöt

Monster in the cellar
Kellarin kauhu

A little house, with grey walls, brown roof, a drain, two windows, and a chimney. Crescent moon, and two clouds in the sky. A tree by the house. In the cellar, a green monster, with tentacles, and several sharp-clawed legs, hits the cellar ceiling with a broom.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

In a shady grove Metsän siimeksessä #pencilart #woodsart #drawings

A person, in green hood and cloack, sits on a log. Next to them is a walking stick, a backbag, two wooden cups, and a kettle over hot coals.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Budget-Betty's bargain-basement beasties Erjan erikoisen edulliset elukat #animals #eläimet #inkdrawing #monochrome

Ink drawing, black on white paper. Seven creatures, slightly misshapen, not drawn to scale. A spindly elk, a fat hamster, an upright snake, a penguin on a perch, a wonky-legged bear, a thin-legged, mostly-maned lion, and a ladybug lookalike.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Great day at the office Työpäivän piristys #comics #cartoons #sarjis #sarjakuva #officelife

A man, in glasses, and grey, short sleeved collared shirt, and grey trousers. He walks down an office hallway, with a mug in his hand. The wall has two posters: one, with a penguin, and the text ”soar into succes”; the other, with the text ”break room”, and an arrow. Near him, a water cooler, making ”blug, glorrb, blg”, and a potted plant, with four leaves, one of which says ”wilt”. Thought bubble over the man reads ”Nice, Tilly brought jelly donuts.”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Midsummer! Hyvää juhannusta! Trevlig midsommar! #midsummer #juhannus #midsommar

Bonfire burns in the middle of a tree-lined lake.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Fun for the whole family Hupia koko perheelle #bears #animals #animalart #animalswithjobs #karhut #karhupiirros

A bear, riding a unicycle on stage. The bear holds a microphone.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Beach bodies Rannalla #summer #comics #beach #sarjis

Three panel comic. Top frame, two women walk on the beach; one younger, the other, older with a cane. Middle frame, a man lounges on a towel, drinking from a can; another stands and smokes a pipe. Last frame, man in a black suit and hat, no shoes, walks the beach at night; he carries a body bag, and a showel.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Waitin' for a bus Bussia odottamassa

A senior man, wearing a green bowler hat, half moon glasses, checkered cardigan, and baggy trousers. He stands on a bus stop, holding a brown mug in his hand. The text bubble reads ””Never you mind what's in my mug. You lettin' me in or not?”.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Uh-oh Ongelmia tiedossa

Egad! says A curly haired child, dressed in overalls. There are toys, and a book, near the child, on the floor.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Get your slow groove on Hidas rytmi veressä #discosnail #snails #kotilot

A snail, with a multi-coloured disco ball as a shell, and sunglasses on its eye stalks, hangs from a ceiling. Two people are on the dance floor. Over the snail reads ”Disco snail”.

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Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Chat & coffee, with Linda and Teddy Linda ja Teddy rupattelevat kahvikupposen äärellä #fanart #fanartfriday #bobsburgers #bobsburgersfanart

Two people talk over a diner counter, upper bodies are shown. The woman has black hair, purple glasses, and red shirt. The man wears a grey beanie, and blue work shirt. Both hold a cup in thier hand.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

He's a lumberjack, and he's more than ok Tyytyväinen tukkijätkä #digitaldrawing #lumberjacks

A man, wearing red flannel shirt, blue trousers, brown boots, and brown cap. On his right shoulder rests an axe. His right foot leans agains a tree stump.

Reposted by Taru Tikkanen

Apocalypse Cowboy @apocalypsecowboy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Grimmer (pencil sketch) --- #FantasyArt #HorrorSky #ConceptArt #Sketchbook

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Waiting for a submarine Sukellusvenettä odotellessa #mermay #mermaid #fantasyart

A mermaid, wearing a red tee shirt, pearls, holding a briefcase. She looks at her wristwatch. Near her is a submarine stop, wavy plants, fish, and cuttlefish.

Reposted by Taru Tikkanen

Jeremy Boo!-scaldo @jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I have an update about the MFA program that I was accepted to: gofund.me/ef4d27559

Donate to Fund Jeremy's Journey in Visual Storytelling, organized by Jeremy Fuscaldo

My name is Jeremy Fuscaldo and I am a cartoonist and comic artist. I … Jeremy Fuscaldo needs your support for Fund Jeremy's Journey in Visual Storytelling

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Floating by Ohileijailu #sketches #doodles #balloons

A cat-like creature, in a stripy purple outfit, floates in the air on two orange balloons. Two messy-haired figures, in blue tee shirts and shorts, wave to the creature. The background is a body of water, sky, and a tree.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Waiting for a bus Linja-autoa odotellessa #urbansketches #cityscapes

A person in a stripy tee shirt, yellow shorts, and red flip flops. They are on a bus stop. Behind them, on a wall, are posters for and against prop 7, and graffitis.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Legal advice given Lainopillisia neuvoja tarjolla #animalart #animals #lemurs

A ring tailed lemur, walking on a log. The creature wears a hat, bow tie, a watch, and holds a briefcase with its tail.

Taru Tikkanen @tarutikkanen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A business bulldog Liike-elämän asiantuntija #bulldogs #dogart #animalart

Portrait of a bulldog. The dog wears half moon glasses, a white collared shirt, a striped tie, and a knitted vest. Text over the dog reads ”better bulldog business bureau”.