Mo... just Mo

I like to do almost anything artistic, I'm a teacher by day and an illustration junkie by night. I will post things here to create a portfolio...maybe

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Inktober Day 13: Guarded The Cangroca These little crustaceans are very difficult to spot as they are GUARDED from predators by a thick and rocky shell that they use for camouflage. The ‘shell’ is actually the Cangroca’s front and back legs that fit perfectly together to give the appearance of a stone. Travelers must be careful not to assume that rocks on the seashore are not living, for these creatures carry a nasty bite if bothered. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018guarded #beastiary #illustr8mo #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #pilotg2 #crab #hermitcrab #rock #camouflage #ink #inkdrawing @svslearn @jakeparker @inktober @pilotpenusa (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo--3k9g5sw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ez6wka5pnbtz

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Inktober Day 12: Whale The Tierena These floating behemoths slowly roam the outer wastes, providing much needed shade in very hot regions. Many Tierenas have small forests growing of their backs and are suspected to support entirely unique ecosystems that no Meister has been able as of yet to explore, though a visiting Meister from a faraway place did suggest that they reminded him of a creature he called a WHALE, whatever that may be. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018whale #art #artist #inkdrawing #ink #whale #fantasyart #pilotg2 #illustration #illustrate #illustrator #illustrated #illustr8mo @pilotpenusa @inktober @jakeparker @svslearn (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-9JeNgY4M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1euzoxu1t6uk

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Inktober Day 11: Cruel The Cuatrejo Though these small ruminants seem to be innocent and cute, they are known for being among the most CRUEL of the beasts in the kingdom. They will often ostracize members of their herd who they find to be lesser, and they will frequently be found beaten and scarred with clear evidence that the wounds were inflicted by their own kind out of fun and not predators. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #illustr8mo #illustrator #illustration #art #artist #cute #bunny #inktober2018cruel #secret #beastiary #fantasyart #ink #pilotg2 @svslearn @jakeparker @inktober @pilotpenusa (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-6L5-gyLX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ultwt9rcg2ra

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Inktober Day 10: Flowing The Cotorag This majestic creature is often heard before it is seen, for it resides in the upper atmosphere of the Montru Kingdom, and its singing voice is lovely. If you are lucky enough to see it, you will notice that it’s flowing body is covered with glasslike fur that reflects all colors in a rainbow of beauty. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018flowing #illustration #illustrator #illustrate #fantasy #fantasyart #brushpen #art #artistsoninstagram #beastiary #parrot #dragon #flowing #illustr8mo (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-5NQSgU64/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bhj7npqwmq9c

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Inktober Day 9: Precious The Guarneda The Guarneda travel in pack and are very fiercely protective of their most PRECIOUS possessions: their children, both born and incubating. Their eggs are covered in various types of metal plating, allowing Guarneda mothers to keep them safe between their magnetic horns that crate a safety field for their offspring. —Meister Noloc #inktober2018 #inktober #inktober2018day9 #inktober2018precious #beastiary #fantasyart #ink #mother #egg #babymonster #illustr8mo #illustration #illustrator #brushpen #illustrate #monster #beast @inktober @jakeparker @svslearn @zebrapen_usa (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-4NUOAWjl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o579fz6xjuoc

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Inktober Day 8: Star The Monstrous Sombra Named for the fact that it dwells in shadows and is terrifying to behold, the Monstrous Sombra hunts only at night, using the cover of darkness to hide itself. As an extra means of baiting its prey it uses the white STAR pattern on its forehead to make its pray look up, which is the perfect time to strike! — Meister Noloc Swipe to see just how different my concept for this was from the final design. #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018star #art #artistsoninstagram #ink #monster #critter #bunny #prey #illustration #illustrator #illustrate #illustrated #illustr8mo #fantasyart (at Green, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozaeFzg3Tu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18ci24xpklflc

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Inktober Day 7: Exhausted The Caluz and the Calumo These mana-based creatures are the preferred pets/familiars of mages. The Caluz is known to emanate mana which can be absorbed and used by crystal batteries. Their supply is not endless, and if it is EXHAUSTED then the creatures fire will transform into smoke and it will take the sour persona of a Calumo. These smoke creatures still emanate mana, but it is corrupted, dark mana, making them a sought after pet of the ill-intent. —Meister Noloc •I’m running behind schedule! But i will catch up! #inktober2018 #inktober2018exhausted #inktober #brushpen #art #light #smoke #fantasyart #beastiary #illustrator #illustration #illustrate #illustr8mo (at Green, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozVcwkAQyB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c7dkdyk5r7wt

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Inktober Day 6: Drooling The Esgoopë This amphibious creature uses its viscous and acidic DROOLING to trap and break down its prey. Esgoopë saliva has been used as a compound in potions, poisons, weapons and most popularly hundred mushroom soup! —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018drooling #artartist #artistsoninstagram #drool #drooling #spit #acidic #fantasy #fantasyart #illustrator #illustrate #illustration #illustrated #ink #inkdrawing #brushpen @inktober @jakeparker (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BombQjjAR1Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13inndudj5x6j

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Inktober Day 5: Chicken The Glassheaded Flamebakaw This mysterious flying creature is the only one of its kind, believed to have fallen from the sky sphere, though that is likely falsehoods. It projects flames from its posterior and seems to use them for propulsion through the air. The kingdom’s wizards are hard at work deciphering why. It’s head seems to be made of glass, but no tool in all of Montru seems to be able to break it. The strange runes on its chest don’t mean anything in Montrean, but they look like this: C-HKN. The strange sounds it makes may or may not be words, all that we can make out are the nonsense words baw and kaw. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #illustrated #illustration #illustrator #illustrate #art #artistsoninstagram #inktober2018chicken #space #chicken #spacechicken #fantasyart #beastiary @jakeparker @svslearn @inktober (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bokt7I9AmNA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7723fo99zsgh

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Inktober Day 4: SPELL The Ranagī The naturally occurring runes on the Ranagī’s stomachs are suspected to be tied to their constant levitation SPELL, though no two are the same. One of the few ‘farmable’ sources of mana in the Montru kingdom, Ranagī are coveted for their mucous membranes, which can be used by spellcasters for many magiks. Little is known about what these creatures eat, how they multiply, and how or why they constantly float. —Meister Noloc #inktober #inktober2018 #inktober2018spell #magic #frog #mana #art #artistsoninstagram #ink #inkdrawing #illustrated #illustration #illustrator #illustrate #illustr8mo (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoisZ_qg-g5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w0waqixgs9si

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Inktober Day 3: Roasted The Torfego These mostly docile beasts live in the Fire Marshes of the southern lands among the magma flies and steam vents. They live on a diet of ROASTED root veggies which they cook themselves thanks to the ability to breathe fire. They are the apex predators to the semi-sentient Rooterians, since Roasted Rooterian tastes amazing! —Meister Noloc I know I’m 2 days behind schedule, but I’m catching up today! (I also included my idea sketch for this guy!) #inktober #inktober2018 #beastiary #fantasy #bull #fire #inktober2018roasted #art #artistsoninstagram #illustrate #illustration #illustrator #illustr8mo @jakeparker @inktober @svslearn (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoirIyrgVHJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nvqiga55alyk

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A little #conceptart work that I did for yesterday’s #inktober piece, thinking of what a Pastori might look like awake. (If you notice I gave them a nose here and dark claws... iterations that fall away in the #characterdesign process! Thought you’d like to see how I build out my #ideas #sketch #inksketch #art #tonedpaper #drawing #cute #fantasy #creature #creaturedesign (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boddm4Zgyr0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=154xtfzs9ro8k

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Inktober Day 2: The Pastori These gigantic, TRANQUIL creatures rest so deeply that they are often mistaken for rocky sculptures or small hills. Some people have even built cabins on top of Pastori mistakenly, to disastrous results, but not immediately. #inktober2018 #inktober #beastiary #fantasy #illustrated #illustration #illustrate #illustrator #art #artistsoninstagram @inktober @jakeparker @svslearn (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BodF_vIAYXk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xprn1ol9ludr

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#inktober2018 Day 1: The Queneno: • Though often feared for its bite, the Queneno does not possess any fangs. What appear to be fangs are just fleshy extensions of its mouth. The real danger lies in its razor sharp wings, which are coated in a silvery POISONOUS substance. —Meister Noloc #inktober #beastiary #art #illustrated #illustration #illustrate #ink #quetzalcoatl #poisonous #poison #snake *as a bonus I’ve included some of my sketches that I used to come up with this guy. (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boacl1LgyMi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5npmnn54ttja

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This year for #inktober2018 I will be filling out the (incomplete) Beastiary of the Montru Kingdom. This old tome is filled with creatures who form a delicate balance of magic in the kingdom of Montru. Follow along as we discover what strange creatures there be! @jakeparker @inktober #inktober #art #ink #bookcover #beastiary #fantasyart #fantasy #illustrator #illustration #illustrated #illustrate (at Sandyville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYJ5KSACGA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fcmywuij7b94

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Alright, it looks like we have a winner! (With better #antlers and some tonal work) here is Pery from my picture book! #characterdesign #art #artistsoninstagram #illustrated #illustrator #illustrate #illustration #peryton #animal #cute #horns #deer #eagle #illustratorsoninstagram #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitartist #furandfeathers (at Green, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnEQ_aAA9zG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h6dvtga6pw0s

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Little did the young squire know that the potion he nervously carried caught the attention of the Shadowrealm’s deadliest assassin. An old #inktober idea that I never drew. #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #ink #inkdrawing #creepy #shadow #squire #animal #cute #illustration #illustrator #illustrate #illustrated #kidlitart #childrensbooks #characterdesign #storybook (at Green, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCK5CTgR9G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126tr4c2skgi0