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Mr. Escher A. Bug, MSc
@escherbug.art
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Taxon-agnostic entomologist, science communicator and cartoonist. Artist of ARISE, YE SKELETON KING!, cat dad, man sensu lato, special little guy. Extension Educator in New England, USA.
Personal and art account: Catposting, goofs, sometimes art
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Mr. Escher A. Bug, MSc @escherbug.art · Jun 18
Howdy! I'm Escher. I draw comics and make little guys!
🎶🎷🐛

Portfolio: escherbug.art
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/escherbug
Commissions: ko-fi.com/escherbug/co...
ARISE, YE SKELETON KING!: skeletonking.rip
Panel from Ch.1 of ARISE, YE SKELETON KING in b/w. A smug little man with huge mouselike ears sits at a table without a care in the world, looking back at an elf with a sharp nose and her hair up nonchalantly taking a seat. A dark-skinned girl with natural hair held up in a bandanna hungrily reaches around a barmaid to get at her plate of hand pies, and a huge, leafy, mossy man with a square face and big eyebrows nervously crouches behind the table, looking around with caution.
escherbug.art
I've never felt totally comfortable with color (outside of a limited palette, which is effectively just color by numbers in value) and I need to learn more and get comfortable!
February 11, 2026 at 2:52 AM
escherbug.art
What are your tips on keeping color palettes harmonious while still letting vital elements pop in comics?
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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ryanmcdiarmid.com
Oh, I thought it was “Party Raucous in the House Tonight”.
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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randomgacha.bsky.social
https://gacha.o0o0.jp/gp/archives/24277
『ふっくら 福福土偶と埴輪』3月再販予定。頭くるくる 体ゆらゆら 可愛さ国宝級！？
"Plump Fukufuku Clay Figurines and Haniwa" will be re-released in March. Their heads spin and their bodies sway, making them so cute they're a national treasure!
#ガチャポン #gachapon
『ふっくら 福福土偶と埴輪』 ラインナップ＜１＞踊る人々(A)＜２＞踊る人々(B)＜３＞挂甲武人(A)＜４＞挂甲武人(B)＜５＞遮光器土偶(A)＜６＞遮光器土偶(B) メーカー：奇譚クラブ 2024年3月発売予定 300円カプセル購入はこち "Fukkura Fukufuku Clay Figurines and Haniwa" Lineup <1> Dancing People (A) <2> Dancing People (B) <3> Kakuji Warrior (A) <4> Kakuji Warrior (B) <5> Sunshade Clay Figurine (A) <6> Sunshade Clay Figurine (B) Manufacturer: Kitan Club Scheduled for release in March 2024 300 yen capsules can be purchased here
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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sagecoffey.bsky.social
YESSS!! Speaking of furry comics, modern fursonas as we know them were invented by Ken Coug'r (Ken Sample), a Black illustrator who started drawing furries in the mid-70's and was the first to really explore them as an extension of the self in the late 80's! He also has a very charming style imo.
Ken Coug'r (Ken Sample)'s fursona, a thin, muscular cougar with glasses in a cropped tank top and daisy duke style shorts posing on the side of a large rock.
February 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
escherbug.art
A Human's Touch would be fantastic, and would be a good place to add Miss Piggy in for a duet imo. Can you see my vision. She's dressed in a cute metallic suit a la pigs in space but with more rivets
February 10, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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George's idea was that Havve would be trying to get Animal's autograph, but avoiding Dr. Bunsen Honeydew because he wants to see what makes Havve tick. In the end I think animal can't write and would just mush his face into the headshot
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
escherbug.art
What do you think they would play if they could only do 2 numbers? My first instincts are Critters and Strike a Pose
February 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
escherbug.art
Here to pick up his failson from getting schooled 😔
February 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
escherbug.art
I finished my hourlies last night if you wanted to see them!
escherbug.art Mr. Escher A. Bug, MSc @escherbug.art · 2d
HOURLIES 2026 PART I
since it's a Sunday this year, the day isn't nearly as packed as it would be otherwise. Almost wish I'd just done them for yesterday because we went to a SUPER cute cafe and bought yarn
Full inked page of hourly comics up until 12pm. Gaming, my cat sleeping on my face, and breakfast. First half of the page. George plays darkest dungeon II while I read Traitor and the Wretch, noticing it's midnight already. I go ahead and wrap up my animal crossing dailies for the night on a rare summer island (looking for tiger prawns). I fall asleep before George stops playing, and wake up with a huge black cat snuggled up to my face. Maybe he loves me, but maybe it's just that both the heat vents blow into my pillow. He forgets he has wet food and tries to steal our other cats', but I pick him up and take him over to remind him. Breakfast is peanut butter in waffles and tea, which I eat while I watch George play more games, and then get cleaned up and dressed to go out later today. However, I have some time until then, so I hunker down to start drawing my hourlies.
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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jessicalwarelab.bsky.social
Everything you wanted to know about aquatic insects---RES is hosting a virtual event called "Aquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age"!
Date (time in GMT): Thursday 26 February 2026 (9.30am – 3.30pm) and Friday 27 February 2026 (9.30am – 12.30pm)
www.royensoc.co.uk/event/aquati...
Aquatic Insects Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 - Royal Entomological Society
Aquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age Date: Thursday 26 February 2026 (9.30am – 3.30pm) and Friday 27 February 2026 (9.30am – 12.30pm) Venue: Online Our Aquatic Insects Special Interest Group event bring...
www.royensoc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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deswalsh.bsky.social
Post a banger not in English.
February 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
escherbug.art
He says "whuh"
Goliath the cat woken up from a nap to be scratched on the head and told he is loved
February 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
escherbug.art
NO MY BOY
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM
escherbug.art
And here's part 3! Thanks for another year of #hourlycomicday2026!
Final page of hourlies. We obtain the cat grass we went out all this way to get. I tell a bad pun and George reacts poorly. We go to H mart as our last errand and end up with more than we planned for. We head home to an angry and hungry Lt, and a Goliath who hasn't moved since we left. We put on pajamas and spend the rest of the evening on the couch doing hourlies and working. Final page of hourlies. We obtain the cat grass we went out all this way to get. I tell a bad pun and George reacts poorly. We go to H mart as our last errand and end up with more than we planned for. We head home to an angry and hungry Lt, and a Goliath who hasn't moved since we left. We put on pajamas and spend the rest of the evening on the couch doing hourlies and working.
February 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM
escherbug.art
I finally finished inking them because I have a Day Job TM, part 2!
Inked comics from 12pm-5pm. George inspects my hourlies, we plan side missions for our drive out, and I have pad see eaw for lunch. I play with the cats for a bit, and then we go out on our drive. On the way, George infodumps about work and then karate chops me, and tells me not to put it in my hourlies. After that we make up a Muppet Show episode guest starring TWRP, and reach our side quest: a consignment shop. We get some very pretty purple stemware and I'm tempted by a vintage banker's lamp, which I might go back for. George inspects my hourlies, we talk about side quests, and I eat lunch. Then I play with the cats! On the way out, George infodumps about work and then karate chops me, and tells me not to put it in my hourlies. After that we make up a Muppet Show episode guest starring TWRP, and reach our side quest: a consignment shop. We get some very pretty purple stemware and I'm tempted by a vintage banker's lamp, which I might go back for.
February 10, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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wildrumpus.bsky.social
sorry folks for still posting this, I had two slots fall through so I am still looking for some help 😓
wildrumpus.bsky.social Grayson @wildrumpus.bsky.social · 12d
hey folks, I have the unfortunate news that I am opening up some commissions slots. I was ghosted by two freelance clients after sending work and now I can't pay rent. DM or email me if you are interested!

get a cute little guy for 50-100$ USD

examples here, please share!

#Blender3d #indiedev
February 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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areyoshi.bsky.social
Everyone either knows a Gus or simply is a Gus. This shy future historian can't catch the bus on time, but maybe he can catch your attention while you both go to Heartbeat Highschool in 1997!

- queer #DatingSim
- solo journaling #TTRPG
- 16 dateable characters
- Gus!

hbhs.tidalwavegames.com
#HBHS
Heartbeat Highschool promo image featuring Gus, a fat teen with a friendly smile and short brown hair. He's wearing fingerless gloves and an unbuttoned dress shirt over a graphic T-shirt featuring an armored hand holding a sword. Gus has a small knick in his left ear. The game logo is in the top left and a QR code leading to the link in the post in nearly center left. There is a caption that says "Let's party like it's 1997!"
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
escherbug.art
Honestly yeah Gus is such a keeper... Love him
February 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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janpospisil.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
escherbug.art
Yeahhhh I picked up the habit from my dad my other black teas just seem weak in comparison
February 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
escherbug.art
HOURLIES 2026 PART I
since it's a Sunday this year, the day isn't nearly as packed as it would be otherwise. Almost wish I'd just done them for yesterday because we went to a SUPER cute cafe and bought yarn
Full inked page of hourly comics up until 12pm. Gaming, my cat sleeping on my face, and breakfast. First half of the page. George plays darkest dungeon II while I read Traitor and the Wretch, noticing it's midnight already. I go ahead and wrap up my animal crossing dailies for the night on a rare summer island (looking for tiger prawns). I fall asleep before George stops playing, and wake up with a huge black cat snuggled up to my face. Maybe he loves me, but maybe it's just that both the heat vents blow into my pillow. He forgets he has wet food and tries to steal our other cats', but I pick him up and take him over to remind him. Breakfast is peanut butter in waffles and tea, which I eat while I watch George play more games, and then get cleaned up and dressed to go out later today. However, I have some time until then, so I hunker down to start drawing my hourlies.
February 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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gigerpunk.bsky.social
Player: "I don't believe owlbears are real"
GM: "Okay, roll to disbelieve"
--Rolls a 1--
soapachu.bsky.social badly-drawn bee 🐝 @soapachu.bsky.social · Mar 23
STAND BACK - IMPORTANT OWL SHIT TO DO
A baby barn owl striding purposefully through grass
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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oddoblivion.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
escherbug.art
Oh my god???
February 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM