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@iamtenmao.bsky.social

Artist. Writer. KILLustrator. I draw the cutthroat and cute; the whimsical and the war-like. And I'll do it all with a smile on my face Check my store for gear with my work on it: https://www.merchyeah.com/iamtenmao

80 Followers  |  79 Following  |  318 Posts  |  Joined: 17.10.2024  |  2.2622

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A little closer to the completion of this madness.

After this, back to the comic.

#artsky #art #wip

24.11.2025 03:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cartoon cat is saying thank you with hearts surrounding it . ALT: a cartoon cat is saying thank you with hearts surrounding it .
20.11.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At least part of my struggle

20.11.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Zhong Kui's lookin' thiiiiiiiiic ๐Ÿ˜‚

19.11.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support for Dad's Spinal Injury Recovery, organized by Samantha Bako My dad He is my biggest supporter and best friend in the world On thโ€ฆ Samantha Bako needs your support for Support for Dad's Spinal Injury Recovery

I put together a gofundme for my dad

If you can't donate, a share would still mean a lot
I appreciate all of you so much

gofund.me/db5eddacc

17.11.2025 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 82    ๐Ÿ” 99    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Be extra kind to yourselves.
A lot of artists, including myself, are struggling.
It's not because we are failing; the system is failing us. A system that doesn't care about us. So we rely on those around us for support and kindness.
Keep your head up. We are doing our best โ™ก

17.11.2025 07:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 635    ๐Ÿ” 239    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

yeah sex is cool, but have you ever managed to figure out a drawing problem at 4am and reconvinced yourself you might be a somewhat decent artist after all?!

16.11.2025 03:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 580    ๐Ÿ” 49    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel this so much and can't wait to see what you've been working on ๐Ÿ˜

16.11.2025 08:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm maybe a little over halfway through. I really like the visual style and the characterization of Frankenstein so far.

16.11.2025 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Janie #dmgdgoods

15.11.2025 22:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 155    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My thoughts are with you and your family, my friend ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

15.11.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doing some stuff rooted in "art for art's sake."

Still doing the comic. Still designing stuff for shirts. That said, it feels good to do something just because I wanted to do it, creatively.

#artsky #art #wip #ipad #draw

14.11.2025 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

AI is never going to succeed because the people making it use AI.

It has the seeds of its own destruction within it.

09.11.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
08.11.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maaaaaaaaan now that you say it, I can totally see that being the case.

When I was growing up, one of the only reasons I bought some videogame mags was to see John Tobias's character sketches for MK. I was hoping the art book would be nothing concept art and creation notes.

Yeah. No. Smh.

08.11.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From everything I read, this is a sloppy cash grab.

I picked up an art book commemorating the anniversary of the franchise only to find much of the "art" in there is AI.

Sad days for the MK camp

08.11.2025 04:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Work in progress pen drawing of a vaguely humanoid being with large wings that flow into space  like void in a twisted landscape

Work in progress pen drawing of a vaguely humanoid being with large wings that flow into space like void in a twisted landscape

Ambitious day 1 start. Was taking advantage of not having to commute today and not feeling 100% meant it was all i could really do to relax
11x17 pen and paper #wip
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark

06.11.2025 03:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 94    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This may or may not have been the face I made when I saw I now gave 500 followers on IG.

...dammit it feels pretentious to say "followers," but the number does make me wonder how many will dig what I do if I stayed consistent lol #artsky #wip #art

06.11.2025 03:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sleep schedule's off for some reason.

Almost jumped into a round of battlefield but decided otherwise.

Decided to let the pen take the lead and well, here it is lol.

Those insomnia sketches hit different ๐Ÿ˜‚ #artsky #sketch #draw

02.11.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reposting one of my fav comics ive made just cause i was thinking about it haha

28.10.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1846    ๐Ÿ” 419    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll check 'em out today. Thank you!

27.10.2025 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ELEKTRA!

19.10.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 968    ๐Ÿ” 248    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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a man in a suit and tie is saying help help ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying help help

Hey art friends.

Anyone here use a print to order online site to sell shirts, etc.?

I thought I posted this earlier but I guess not? Thanks in advance to any and all who give feedback ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

#artsky #smallbusiness #shirts #merch

26.10.2025 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The USDA announced that millions of Americans will not receive SNAP benefits starting in November.

My neurodivergent family is one of them, with my eldest having food sensory issues.

This is a quick reminder that I have stickers available on my Ko-fi!!!

22.10.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It made me tired just reading that ๐Ÿ˜‚

22.10.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Always a trip and a blessing to see my work out in the wild ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

The Death Speaker. From a sticker set I made a few years ago.

#artsky #stickers #demons #art #darkart

22.10.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm 40+ and I'm still struggling with this lol

17.10.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

...but what a way to go?

17.10.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

oh this is straight up turning into a war on self-employment isn't it

17.10.2025 03:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 228    ๐Ÿ” 168    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#artsky #art #streetwear

17.10.2025 01:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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