Poultrymaster

Malik’s bloodied hands claw at a wooden door covered in scratches made by his fingernails. The deeper cuts in the door were from hacking at it with his sword. The forest monster that possesses him doesn’t use spiritual possession, its more like a parasite that controls the host's nervous system. The monster’s main body cannot move so it hunts by sending out smaller bodies to control predatory animals (or people) which bring prey to it. Malik is a surprisingly challenging opponent to fight off when he isn’t being a pussy, so Higara couldn’t fight him without badly injuring him. He and the shepherd end up locking Malik outside of a cabin until he tires himself out and gets too cold. The parasite abandons him thinking its host would die. I’m not sure if Malik is lucky or unlucky for not remembering anything that happened throughout the whole ordeal.

Concept art for a horror episode about Malik getting possessed by a forest monster, then terrorizing Higara and a shepherd. He’s ok now dw. More info in the alt text #oc #ocart #ocsky

Malik had never seen safety pins before joining the military and was fascinated by how versatile they were. He always keeps at least one on him for emergency lock picking, stringing his fish hooks together, tick and splinter removal, holding fabric/bandages together, or picking dirt out of his nails

A list of Malik and Higara’s belongings that they often keep in their pockets: 1. Malik’s journal is where he keeps all of his recipes and journal entries for venting and self-reflection. It’s covered in stains and is nearly falling apart 2. Malik’s government-issued ID card 3. Cotton flannel cloth used for maintaining weapons 4. Jerky for snacking. He will enjoy any kind at any time of day 5. Herbs that he picks and saves for later, usually pressed in his journal 6. Malik’s knife used mostly for cooking but also suitable for self-defense 7. A deck of playing cards he bought himself for staying entertained on their long trips 8. Extra notebook for spare paper and hiding his porn stash 9. Stamps for sending letters 10. A razor blade he keeps for cutting restraints if his knife is ever taken away. It comes in handy for other things too 11. Keys to his apartment and locker 12. Inkwell for writing. He uses Higara’s feathers for quills 13. Candy 14. Chopsticks 15. Saftey pin 16. Lock picks 17. Hair comb 18. Toothbrush 19. Fishing hooks 20. Seeds and spices for cooking 21. Wooden spoon 22. More herbs 23. Higara’s knife he normally uses for hunting and bushcraft 24. Needle and thread for repairing torn uniforms 25. Higara’s house key 26. Bottle opener 27. Flannel cloth for maintaining his sword 28. Higara’s government-issued ID card that is very worn out 29. Box of mints where he keeps his medication 30. Tinderbox

Wasn’t able to include all the things but I’d like to make a complete list of mailman gear in the future. I’m not sure yet how to include the lore either 🤔 there’s a story behind everything they carry. I put some of it in the alt text #oc #ocsky #ocquestions #worldbuilding

She accepts every offering

One of the many fish found off the eastern Kolomboran coast which has made its way into emblems, folklore, and art across the continent. The name translates to "iridescent star-eater" because this genus of fish is fabled to jump out of the water at night and pluck stars from the sky. Dunno where that story came from, but they do occasionally jump out to eat birds and flying fish. Sailors believe that seeing one grants you good luck and safe travels.

New fish dropped! The lore is in the alt text #oc #worldbuilding

I'm making more of these watercolor bookmarks. If you want one of your own, check out my Ko-Fi commissions at ko-fi.com/c/3aa71334b5

Oh god oh fuck im drawing fish again

Hell yeah

Woah.. what does my art taste like?

Higara is impaled by a sword and makes a heart shape with his hands as he bleeds out over some letters on the ground. The art is in a valentine’s card format with text reading “I am dying to be yours”

Friday the 13th and then Valentine’s Day 🤔 killing two birds with one stone #ocart #ocsky

He’s fine btw

I forgot to post him. Malik as a teenager (nothing has changed except for his hair) #oc #ocs #ocsky #ocart #doodle

The garden hose leak put me in a bad mood #HCD #hourlycomicday #hourlycomicsday

rudely awakened by the void

no alarm clocks necessary #HCD #hourlycomicday #hourlycomicsday

Misosazai….. i love him… too bad he’s dead. His coat reminds me of that emo kid from horton hears a who #oc #ocart #ocsky #doodle

Thanks :) I kinda see it. Maybe he should cosplay Tanjirou 🤔

I love designing outfits that my ocs will wear for only one scene where they appear in 3 panels. Maybe Higara should have more flashbacks to his childhood 🤔 #oc #ocart #ocsky

If Malik and Higara ever met as children I think Malik would start a fight and they’d beat each other up. Then they’d become best friends #oc #doodle #ocsky #ocart

“You can’t work in the city lookin’ like a bum”

Shorthairgara will be canon at some point #oc #ocart #doodle #ocsky

What is your oc’s favorite clothing material?

Higara loves animal fibers. Wool is a bit itchy but its very warm and keeps you dry. Malik prefers linen because its lightweight, breathable, and feels good on the skin. Perfect for the warm summers back home. #ocquestions #oc #doodle #watercolor

Chicken feet dim sum watercolor painting

Feet #watercolor #painting #traditionalart

Guys I love food idk why I don’t paint more of it

Real photo of me this morning #oc #doodle

Malik keeps loads of blankets in his apartment since it’s not well heated and he’s not cold-tolerant. It gets so cold sometimes his bathroom pipes freeze. He’s dealt with it for a while and knows how to keep warm even during the worst Kolomboran winters.

Higara- recently kicked in the head by a wild yak- holds a spoon and watches a disheveled Malik talk about the spiced milk tea he’s making. Hig’s friend has been feeling down so he offered to find ingredients for a recipe. He knows that cooking (and of course eating) always picks Malik up.

Two bums in the woods making… milk tea? #oc #doodle #ocsky

You mean a Higara torture chamber?

They caught him #oc #doodle

idk #doodle #oc #ocsky

Malik miraculously pulls royalty and he's invited to a ball but realizes last minute that he doesn't know how to dance in the slightest. I don't know where he gets the dress from, and it doesn't really matter, but Higara is dead set on making sure his homie succeeds. He gets out there and teaches him how to waltz like a pro. This not only helps Malik out, but it also uncovers some bittersweet memories for Higara.

This took way longer than it needed to. Context is in the alt text #oc #ocart #ocsky

Another Malik #genderswap #oc #doodle

Malik loves taking naps

Also adding backgrounds to doodles is an insane concept #oc #ocart #ocsky

MS paint study

My wife’s cat. Yes Gmail is her name

These shirts might be canon btw. You’ll never know unless they take off their uniforms #oc #ocsky #doodle