#hatchetfish

[jbbartram-illu]

The deep sea fish mugs are also out of the kiln & I'm really happy with them (well, as always I have some minor tweaks for next time, but overall think they're pretty dang cool)!

I'm continuing to work away at my shop update, tho actual date-choosing is on hold because Canada Post might go on strike, which would require me to figure out alternate shipping options (eek). Here's hoping the approach of the holidays = the postal workers getting what they want to avoid the strike?!

[iguana-and-fish]

Alas, I feel that my metallic color pencil doesn't really show well on my camera. Anyway, @montereybayaquarium Day 3 Deep Sea December: Glitter! These guys be shiny and sparkly

[loachfriend]

I love my sweet tiny 🪓🐟

[tamvmat]

Argyropelecus aculeatus, or the Lovely Marine Hatchetfish. Chrome with alcohol markers? Well that was a fun challenge!

Little shiny weirdos, I love them

[greatwyrmgold]

I did not know there was such a thing as a "hatchetfish!" That would have been much more clever and fitting, i agree!

(in response to my tags on this post)

It's never too late to learn!

[xiaomao-ai-wo]

Fish boys!!!!

(Is it Buddy and Chase again? Absolutely.)

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Daily fish fact #863

Freshwater hatchetfish!

This family can use their long pectoral fins to briefly leap out of the water, or even glide short distances! They typically do this to catch flying insects or to flee from danger.

[marinememes]

Today is Wet Beast Wednesday!

Today’s wet beast is: Deep Sea Hatchetfish

Olive’s wet beast fact: while these nightmares look big and scary, they are only around 2 inches big. Not so terrifying now, huh.

Stay tuned for more Wet Beast Wednesdays!