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Bestiaryposting Result: Olkorwae

Long entry this time, and one that I think a number of people know because I've seen people talk about it on Tumblr before. Nonetheless, let's see what we've got.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can find an explanation here: https://maniculum.tumblr.com/bestiaryposting.

To see the entry our artists are working from, click here:

And to see next week's so you can potentially join in, click here:

Anyway, art below the cut.

@silverhart-makes-art (link to post here) suggests that the whole "shapeless lumps of flesh" thing might be fitting for a marsupial, so we've got that, but bulky & shaggy to fit the given description. I like the distinctive claws and the little tongue on the baby there.

@pomrania (link to post here) has drawn this very strange beast based, apparently, on a tarot spread for inspiration. (The extra legs are apparently modified ribs.) I don't know what to add about this, but it's a very weird creature (positive).

@cheapsweets (link to post here) has also gone with the "big shaggy marsupial" indication, which honestly does really fit the description. Here we see one helping its babies take form and one doing some digging. I think these are quality Shaggy Beasts of no specific recognizable type; I like them. For more information on their design, see the linked post. (Also thank you for providing alt text.)

@wendievergreen (link to post here) also went with some marsupial inspiration, so it seems like we have a lot of people on the same wavelength. (It does make sense.) For some details on that, and close-ups on the art, check out the linked post. Also, you know what I really like about this particular piece? The fact that it incorporates a maniculum. Plus this is a very cute animal. (And thank you for including alt text.)

@strixcattus (link to post here) has joined Team Marsupial for this one. Very cute critter, probably shouldn't get too close to those claws though. As always, worth reading the naturalist writeup in the linked post.

@coolest-capybara (link to post here) has gone with a really interesting interpretation that I genuinely love. If the parent is literally shaping the child, like a lump of clay, obviously they're all going to look kind of different, like someone playing around with making different clay figures. So here we see a bunch that are clearly the same species, but different proportions & interpretations of the same body plan. Brilliant.

All right, to the Aberdeen Bestiary:

Yep, that's a bear all right. Love the detail on the fur.

I feel like this one probably had a lot of tells -- I know I've seen people talk about the whole "bears lick their shapeless babies into form" thing here on Tumblr, and we've got hibernation and honey also.

Not a lot to add here -- see you next week!

This one is a toughie... One the one hand, he have Skeletor 💀, master of the evil laugh, scary skull for a face, and depicted on screen by such luminaries as Alan Oppenheimer, Frank Langella, and Mark Hamill...

On the other hand...

*ahem*

"They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky They're all together ooky The Addams family Their house is a museum When people come to see 'em They really are a scream The Addams family"

Propaganda:

A family that embodies the hallowe'en spirit all year round

Spooky, yes, but always friendly and inviting in their own way

Gomez + Morticia = relationiship goals (actually, I think I may be married to a bit of a Gomez...❤️)

Every iteration is pretty much perfect in its own way;

The Ultimate Halloween Character Design Tournament

Please remember to vote for characters solely based on their design, rather than which character you are more familiar with or like more!

Skeletor | He-Man

“Citizens of Eternia and beyond! This Halloween, the time has come to cast your vote for a true leader of darkness, cunning, and style. Why choose a hero when you can stand behind the ultimate villain? Skeletor isn't just another spooky face—he's the embodiment of raw power, tactical genius, and skull-inspired fashion! Forget about those pitiful pretenders to the throne of Halloween. Only Skeletor can inspire fear, awe, and respect with a single sinister laugh. This contest needs a REAL champion of the night. Vote Skeletor for a Halloween that's truly terrifying! MWAHAHAHA!”

The Addams Family | The Addams Family

[No propaganda submitted]

here's what ur gonna do. ur gonna get a plain tshirt from anywhere. from ur closet or ur dad or the thrift store or whatever. then ur gonna go to the dollar store or whatever equivalent u have in ur country. ur gonna get fabric paint and a sponge. ur gonna go home and take a cereal box or a cover of a magazine or something similar. ur gonna draw a design on it [or words. or print out a picture and trace it onto the cardstock) and cut out a stencil. then ur gonna use the sponge to dab the paint onto the shirt using the stencil. ur gonna do that thinly in 2-3 coats until it's opaque but not too stiff. then ur gonna let it dry for 24 hours. ur gonna cover that shirt with a thin towel and press an iron against the design for 30 seconds. then ur gonna wash it & wear it. got it?