kokoa beans

koa's art blog - they/them - 23 years old - mlp artist i just do what i feel like doin. feel free to send in suggestions on canon characters for me to doodle tho! please do not repost my art without explicit permission, thank you!

[puppy-waves-art]

welcome!! here's a bit of info about me

hiya, welcome to my art blog! my name is koa, and i primarily draw mlp ocs (mainly my own, but also friends' characters). sometimes i'll draw canon characters, but that's fairly rare. i'm 23, go by they/them pronouns, and i'm in a committed relationship with the most wonderful girl in the world.

my main blog is @puppywaves. i decided to make this side blog just for my artwork and original oc content, just to help declutter and keep things neat and separate for anyone wanting to just see my art without all of the shitposts flooding my main

just as a heads up, my commissions are not open and never will be open to the public for personal reasons.

a small guide to my tags: #kokoart - my original artwork #kokoedits - base edits #kokoshowcase - artwork of my ocs #kokoredesign/kokonext - next-gen/canon works #kokorambles - infodumps about ocs and their lore #kokofeat - friends and other people's characters

common oc tags: #oc tang #oc maya #oc koa

[puppy-waves-art]

So, I'm not entirely sure how to preface this post so I'm just gonna go for it.

On May 21st of 2024, I had a massive stroke and almost died, and I'm still recovering and will be continuing to do so for at least the next year. Needless to say, this event left me with significant trauma. While in the hospital, I discovered @beluvbug's Princess of Gender Dysphoria AU, and was lucky enough to become friends with Alex. He's been encouraging and helping me create my own Horse Angst AU, and thus, I present my own AU: Princess of Weakness. The premise is simple, and I hope this helps me navigate my own trauma; Twilight simply has a stroke, and has to figure out how to cope with the aftermath. (Luckily, Alex's Princess AJ is gonna be around to help her, as shown in the second image!)

I'm really excited and nervous for this. For now, it's just sketches, and posts likely won't be very consistent since again, I'm still very much in recovery, and drawing has been hard on me energy-wise.

[beluvbug]

Twilight Princess of Weakness my babygirl my sweet my poor poor pony waaaaaaaah I love her.......... Everyone go follow Koa now >:3333 they're so awesome and deserve so much love <3

[puppy-waves-art]

blood upon the snow - hozier

i'm alive i promise! been doing really well since i first moved into this apartment about a month ago, just haven't really had the urge to draw very much...until yesterday, that is. started and finished this on the same day. ough

i've been passively trying to figure out how i want to portray nightmare moon in my next gen au - and this drawing still isn't her in her entirety, actually! luna is mid-transformation in this piece (which took roughly 8 hours from start to finish)

hozier lyrics just hit different tbh

if you like my art, please reblog it so more people see it! thank you so much for your support, my askbox is open <3

[puppy-waves-art]

For the ask game, 114 (do you prefer sunny or cloudy days?)

I prefer semi-cloudy days because I can't make up my mind for anything worth a damn 😭

I would prefer sunny days, but it tends to get too hot for me. Cloudy days make me nervous that it'll rain (I have severe sensory issues when it comes to rain)

[puppy-waves-art]

I wanted to apologize for the lack of art, even though I know I don't need to.

I've hit SEVERE burnout and haven't been able to draw anything in more than a month now, not even a sketch :(

The stroke recovery is going well, though. I've almost finished occupational therapy, and I graduated physical therapy a month or two ago. The main thing holding me back now is the fatigue. This fatigue is no joke. I'm completely unable to work more than 4 hours 4 days a week.

I'm applying for disability. Here's hoping I get it. I really need it at this point.

[trinitysilph]

Want Art? Help Koa Get Glasses!

Hi everyone! A few months ago, I ran a fundraiser to help a friend get settled in a new apartment. All was well for a while, but at the end of May they suffered a stroke. While they are recovering beautifully, I don't think I need to explain the failures of the American healthcare system to most of you.

@puppywaves is in need of a new pair of glasses. Insurance will cover half, but they still need $400 to cover the rest. To help with the difference, I'm offering commissions!

Here's the deal: You go to Koa's Ko-Fi and make a donation. Take a screenshot of the receipt (I need to see your name and the amount you donated so I can confirm it was you) and send me that screenshot on Tumblr, dA, or BlueSky. Once I've confirmed the amount you donated, you get a commission! Here's the price menu (Each links to an example in my dA gallery): -- Portrait (Shoulders and up, no arms) - $20 -- Bust (Chest and up, includes arms) - $30 -- Fullbody (Humanoid only - I'm going insane drawing so many horses lol) - $40 -- Illustration (1 character in a full background) - $100 All commissions are subject to my Terms of Service.

I will draw lots of things! I'm best with humans/ humanoids, animals, nature, fantasy, science-fantasy, and modern characters, but I'm happy to take a look at most requests. I would love to draw your D&D character. >w> I will NOT draw NSFW, fetish content, hard drug use, or anything hateful. I reserve the right to deny any commission for any reason.

Anything we can get is utterly fantastic. I know lots of people are tapped out right now, so even a dollar or two in that ko-fi would be very appreciated. Every little bit helps.

I will be running this fundraiser at least until the end of August, 2024. Thank you so much in advance for any help you can give. <3

[puppy-waves-art]

i hate having to do this again, but...funds are getting really low, and i had a panic attack about money yesterday.

as you all know, i had a massive embolic cryptogenic stroke on may 21st of 2024. as of july 10th, i still have not been able to go back to work, as my brain is very much still healing. unfortunately, i still live in a capitalistic nightmare (USA), so my roommates and i have really been feeling the absence. my brother has begun working overtime to make ends meet, and his car needs to be repaired (the AC went out right before summer, and we're currently in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures getting as high as 105 degreess fahrenheit). both of my roommates are still working fulltime, and we're still incredibly stressed about making ends meet.

i really wanna help out however i can. don't worry about donating if you aren't able, even just a share means the world to me.

link is below:

UPDATE July 28th 2024: I'm still struggling to get back to work, but making a little bit of progress at least. Luckily, brother's car has been repaired, but gf's car is in the shop now so...still having car problems haha, and funds are still getting really low

Support Koa on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/tangerinesunsets

Help Koa with funds to recover post-stroke!

[puppy-waves-art]

how do you properly mourn the loss of your entire identity?

it's no secret twilight places a lot of her self worth in her natural talent for magic. in the aftermath of the stroke, magic nearly becomes impossible - what little she can manage is exhausting and she has to sleep for hours immediately afterward. even levitation is a draining nightmare, let alone teleportation - spells she found so easy before require so much concentration and it's devastating.

[puppy-waves-art]

i hate having to do this again, but...funds are getting really low, and i had a panic attack about money yesterday.

as you all know, i had a massive embolic cryptogenic stroke on may 21st of 2024. as of july 10th, i still have not been able to go back to work, as my brain is very much still healing. unfortunately, i still live in a capitalistic nightmare (USA), so my roommates and i have really been feeling the absence. my brother has begun working overtime to make ends meet, and his car needs to be repaired (the AC went out right before summer, and we're currently in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures getting as high as 105 degreess fahrenheit). both of my roommates are still working fulltime, and we're still incredibly stressed about making ends meet.

i really wanna help out however i can. don't worry about donating if you aren't able, even just a share means the world to me.

link is below:

UPDATE July 28th 2024: I'm still struggling to get back to work, but making a little bit of progress at least. Luckily, brother's car has been repaired, but gf's car is in the shop now so...still having car problems haha, and funds are still getting really low

Support Koa on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/tangerinesunsets

Help Koa with funds to recover post-stroke!

[crazyheavymetalpunkrock]

Ask me! I'll answer honestly

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[Only ask this if you know the user doesn’t mind!] 19: Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? 20: Do you like space or the ocean more? 21: Are you religious? 22: Pet peeves? 23: Would you rather be nocturnal or diurnal [opposite of nocturnal]? 24: Favorite constellation? 25: Favorite star? 26: Do you like ball-jointed dolls? 27: Any phobias or fears? 28: Do you think global warming is real? 29: Do you believe in reincarnation? 30: Favorite movie? 31: Do you get scared easily? 32: How many pets have you own in your lifetime? 33: Blog rate? 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[puppy-waves-art]

So, I'm not entirely sure how to preface this post so I'm just gonna go for it.

On May 21st of 2024, I had a massive stroke and almost died, and I'm still recovering and will be continuing to do so for at least the next year. Needless to say, this event left me with significant trauma. While in the hospital, I discovered @beluvbug's Princess of Gender Dysphoria AU, and was lucky enough to become friends with Alex. He's been encouraging and helping me create my own Horse Angst AU, and thus, I present my own AU: Princess of Weakness. The premise is simple, and I hope this helps me navigate my own trauma; Twilight has a stroke, and has to figure out how to cope with the aftermath. (Luckily, Alex's Princess AJ is gonna be around to help her, as shown in the second image!)

I'm really excited and nervous for this. For now, it's just sketches, and posts likely won't be very consistent since again, I'm still very much in recovery, and drawing has been hard on me energy-wise.

[zoeyhorse]

Big supporter of this 💖 excited to see more when it comes!

[0xileeart]

this is so amazing, my mother is currently in rehab still because she had a stroke a few months ago and it took a lot of time to process and get used to not having my mom around all the time. she is easily made tired by being moved from her bed to her wheelchair and she only recently started speaking in coherent sentences. her stroke was very devastating and will take a lot of time to recover. seeing this gives me hope that my mom will be home someday and will be able to talk and move around

[puppy-waves-art]

Thank you so much for sharing your story!

Honestly, the doctors were constantly amazed by how quickly I was recovering, which they attributed to me being so young (I'm only 23 - another reason why they're so confused on why it happened in the first place). Neuroplasticity is a wonderful thing, and it's crazy how the brain works so hard to recover from something like this.

I don't at all mean this in a bragging way, of course. I was completely discharged from the hospital, rehab and all, exactly two weeks after the stroke happened. But I still have a long way to go. I've been home for a while now and I'm still in no place to be able to work due to overstimulation and other problems, like the fatigue, which it sounds like your mom is experiencing too (post-stroke fatigue is SUCH a beast - they had to prescribe a stimulant just to keep me awake).

Thank you again for sharing your story and I'm wishing the best for your mom, it sounds like she's recovering well! A stroke is a massive medical event and it is possible she will be recovering from it in some ways for the rest of her life, and I might too. I've been told that the fatigue and balance problems are common issues that never quite go away. Just something to anticipate!

[puppy-waves-art]

I'm so tired, and I haven't even begun.

The recovery from the stroke has been brutal. I tried to go back to work on Monday, just for a 4 hour shift, and had to go home within 30 minutes because I was so overstimulated I broke down.

I think I've been pushing too hard and overestimating myself. It was only a month after the stroke happened.

I feel so ashamed. I've been off from work for over a month now and finances are really feeling the absence.

[paketfriedpaper]

Little (and big) magical horses on Multiverse MLP Therapy session!

Silly MS sketch with AU MLP therapy gang!

I collected all characters that I know and that have a color reference, and as soon as new ones appear, I will add them to the canvas.

Princess of Gender Dysphoria - @beluvbug

Fluttershy doesn't want to be a pegasus - @ribbonzregretz

Princess of Weakness - @puppy-waves-art

The Super Duper Pony Pleaser/The Joker Card - @kandigored

Grounded - @lemoneychicken

Fallen Dashie - @zayn-darkshadow

Diamind in the Rough - @jaythebluegay

Viltriolic Mind - @generalconceptofacat

Celestial BurnOut - me

[puppy-waves-art]

I will always advocate for therapy, ESPECIALLY for traumatized fictional horses! Thank you so much!

[zayn-darkshadow]

in my mind the "group therapy" is just throwing these guys into a white void and making them interact for awhile. for fun.

fallen dashie belongs to me, vitriolic mind pinkie belongs to @generalconceptofacat , PoW!Twilight belongs to @puppy-waves-art , untitled au pinkie belongs to @kandigored , fdwtbap!fluttershy (im not typing out the full title get initialized lmao) belongs to @ribbonzregretz , diamond in the rough rarity belongs to @jaythebluegay and last but certainly not least.... PoGD!AJ belongs to @beluvbug :)

i would deff like to draw more of these suffering ponies in the future. one day....

[paketfriedpaper]

"Princess Celestia has never been good at cheering anyone. However, this doesn't mean that she's not want to support others in difficult times."

Little gift for @puppy-waves-art with her PoW!Twilight resting with my SBO!Celestia. I'm not quite good in supporting people, but I really like your art and I hope that you'll get better soon!

[puppy-waves-art]

AAAAA TYSM???? WTF I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY;;;; I've never gotten fanart before this is so sweet, thank you 😭😭

I LOVE Celestia's design in this - the pretty colors in the mane, the sun on the horn, how big and warm she is compared to Twi,, the comfy pose aaauhhh this is so SWEET

Also very tiny correction, my pronouns are they/them!

[puppy-waves-art]

So, I'm not entirely sure how to preface this post so I'm just gonna go for it.

On May 21st of 2024, I had a massive stroke and almost died, and I'm still recovering and will be continuing to do so for at least the next year. Needless to say, this event left me with significant trauma. While in the hospital, I discovered @beluvbug's Princess of Gender Dysphoria AU, and was lucky enough to become friends with Alex. He's been encouraging and helping me create my own Horse Angst AU, and thus, I present my own AU: Princess of Weakness. The premise is simple, and I hope this helps me navigate my own trauma; Twilight has a stroke, and has to figure out how to cope with the aftermath. (Luckily, Alex's Princess AJ is gonna be around to help her, as shown in the second image!)

I'm really excited and nervous for this. For now, it's just sketches, and posts likely won't be very consistent since again, I'm still very much in recovery, and drawing has been hard on me energy-wise.

[beluvbug]

Doodle of my AJ with my friend @puppy-waves-art's Twilight <3 He's very gentle with her as she recovers... World's best emotional support dog