Rupa Kern
@rupakoopatroopa.bsky.social
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Designer, 6 ft nerd, Zelda fan, Metroid fan, Nintendo fan, Hellboy fan, Art fan, Optimist, Anti-AI "art"
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We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of T. K. Carter, beloved by genre fans for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 classic THE THING.
January 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of T. K. Carter, beloved by genre fans for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 classic THE THING.
Here's a recent illustration that @kathudsonart.bsky.social and I worked on together depicting our cats as Miranda Scrooge and Tater Marley. I did lineart and flats, Kat did the colors/painting
January 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Here's a recent illustration that @kathudsonart.bsky.social and I worked on together depicting our cats as Miranda Scrooge and Tater Marley. I did lineart and flats, Kat did the colors/painting
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I will still get Tumblr notifications for my Zelda-as-protagonist pitch from 12 years ago, and my knee-jerk reaction is always "I could draw this so much better now"
September 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I will still get Tumblr notifications for my Zelda-as-protagonist pitch from 12 years ago, and my knee-jerk reaction is always "I could draw this so much better now"
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#Linktober2025 Day 1-2 in a tiny #uglybooks sketchbook
Tryna keep it simple and #sketchy because #finishednotperfect is something I forget too easily
#zelda #linktober #drawing #sketchbook
Tryna keep it simple and #sketchy because #finishednotperfect is something I forget too easily
#zelda #linktober #drawing #sketchbook
October 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#Linktober2025 Day 1-2 in a tiny #uglybooks sketchbook
Tryna keep it simple and #sketchy because #finishednotperfect is something I forget too easily
#zelda #linktober #drawing #sketchbook
Tryna keep it simple and #sketchy because #finishednotperfect is something I forget too easily
#zelda #linktober #drawing #sketchbook
I've got various Art things for sale in my shop.
Use discount code zeldacc2025 for 15% off thru July 15th
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
Use discount code zeldacc2025 for 15% off thru July 15th
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
June 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I've got various Art things for sale in my shop.
Use discount code zeldacc2025 for 15% off thru July 15th
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
Use discount code zeldacc2025 for 15% off thru July 15th
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
I finished this updated illustration over the weekend during the #ZeldaCreatorCon from @linktober.bsky.social
Also made it available as a print in my shop
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
See some process slides in the comments
#zelda #comicart #illustration #cosmicentity #redraw
Also made it available as a print in my shop
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
See some process slides in the comments
#zelda #comicart #illustration #cosmicentity #redraw
June 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I finished this updated illustration over the weekend during the #ZeldaCreatorCon from @linktober.bsky.social
Also made it available as a print in my shop
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
See some process slides in the comments
#zelda #comicart #illustration #cosmicentity #redraw
Also made it available as a print in my shop
rupakoopatroopa.storenvy.com/collections/...
See some process slides in the comments
#zelda #comicart #illustration #cosmicentity #redraw
It's time for the #ZeldaCreatorCon again, brought to you by the lovely folks at @linktober.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Tickets for this online event are as low as $1!
Wish me luck in trying to update this 2021 illustration.
#zelda #linktober #legendofzelda #din #nayru #farore
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Tickets for this online event are as low as $1!
Wish me luck in trying to update this 2021 illustration.
#zelda #linktober #legendofzelda #din #nayru #farore
June 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's time for the #ZeldaCreatorCon again, brought to you by the lovely folks at @linktober.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Tickets for this online event are as low as $1!
Wish me luck in trying to update this 2021 illustration.
#zelda #linktober #legendofzelda #din #nayru #farore
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Tickets for this online event are as low as $1!
Wish me luck in trying to update this 2021 illustration.
#zelda #linktober #legendofzelda #din #nayru #farore
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Had to draw up a new Samus sticker! Capes make everyone look cooler. She’s part of my new sticker collection available at ironpinky.com ☄️ #samusaran #edwinhuang #samus
June 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Had to draw up a new Samus sticker! Capes make everyone look cooler. She’s part of my new sticker collection available at ironpinky.com ☄️ #samusaran #edwinhuang #samus
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As someone born & raised in CA, I grew up knowing that the majority of entertainment workers here are WORKING CLASS families. If you love animation, contact your local reps and help #KeepCaliforniaRolling ✊https://actionnetwork.org/letters/keep-california-rolling-reel-jobs-need-real-action-now
June 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
As someone born & raised in CA, I grew up knowing that the majority of entertainment workers here are WORKING CLASS families. If you love animation, contact your local reps and help #KeepCaliforniaRolling ✊https://actionnetwork.org/letters/keep-california-rolling-reel-jobs-need-real-action-now
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American Comic industry has a craft problem. The strict timelines and low pay make it impossible in many cases for creatives to do their best work. Craft isn’t valued the way it is in European or Japanese comics by the publishers, or else isn’t understood, and it is 100% holding the industry back.
What comic book opinion would have you like this?
June 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
American Comic industry has a craft problem. The strict timelines and low pay make it impossible in many cases for creatives to do their best work. Craft isn’t valued the way it is in European or Japanese comics by the publishers, or else isn’t understood, and it is 100% holding the industry back.
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If comic artists were paid minimum wage, they would be paid about 600x more than they currently are
What comic book opinion would have you like this?
June 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If comic artists were paid minimum wage, they would be paid about 600x more than they currently are
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Here's a non Meta link. Check it out! So many talented artists and Zelda/Gaming fans
Here's a non Meta link. Check it out! So many talented artists and Zelda/Gaming fans
Linktober's Zelda Creator Con Online 2025
The online Legend of Zelda convention you have been waiting for with artists, vendors, cosplayers, gamers, musicians, podcasts, and more!
www.eventbrite.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
www.eventbrite.com/e/linktobers...
Here's a non Meta link. Check it out! So many talented artists and Zelda/Gaming fans
Here's a non Meta link. Check it out! So many talented artists and Zelda/Gaming fans
facebook.com/events/s/lin...
If you like Zelda, Nintendo, fanart, or gaming Check out this event next week. It costs only $1 to participate. I'll be having a sale in my shop and will be doing a few drawing streams. #don'tknowifisaidthatright #iamtheold
If you like Zelda, Nintendo, fanart, or gaming Check out this event next week. It costs only $1 to participate. I'll be having a sale in my shop and will be doing a few drawing streams. #don'tknowifisaidthatright #iamtheold
Linktober's Zelda Creator Con Online 2025
Networking event in Detroit, MI by Linktober on Friday, June 20 2025
facebook.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
facebook.com/events/s/lin...
If you like Zelda, Nintendo, fanart, or gaming Check out this event next week. It costs only $1 to participate. I'll be having a sale in my shop and will be doing a few drawing streams. #don'tknowifisaidthatright #iamtheold
If you like Zelda, Nintendo, fanart, or gaming Check out this event next week. It costs only $1 to participate. I'll be having a sale in my shop and will be doing a few drawing streams. #don'tknowifisaidthatright #iamtheold
Anyone know anyone that has a working vintage Intellivision in the Burbank or LA area that I can test a game on? Random, I know, but worth an ask 🤷♂️
June 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Anyone know anyone that has a working vintage Intellivision in the Burbank or LA area that I can test a game on? Random, I know, but worth an ask 🤷♂️
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NEW COMIC!
Kaiju Kindness
I know this can easily apply to a situation happening now, but I had this idea already thumb nailed and ready to finish.
I also heard someone mention an art challenge called Kaijune during Drink and Doodle. So I had to get one in for this month.
#daniandlulucomic
Kaiju Kindness
I know this can easily apply to a situation happening now, but I had this idea already thumb nailed and ready to finish.
I also heard someone mention an art challenge called Kaijune during Drink and Doodle. So I had to get one in for this month.
#daniandlulucomic
June 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NEW COMIC!
Kaiju Kindness
I know this can easily apply to a situation happening now, but I had this idea already thumb nailed and ready to finish.
I also heard someone mention an art challenge called Kaijune during Drink and Doodle. So I had to get one in for this month.
#daniandlulucomic
Kaiju Kindness
I know this can easily apply to a situation happening now, but I had this idea already thumb nailed and ready to finish.
I also heard someone mention an art challenge called Kaijune during Drink and Doodle. So I had to get one in for this month.
#daniandlulucomic
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new comic pages up on my patreon! it feels a bit silly to promote myself in a time like this, my apologies. stay safe out there 😥
www.patreon.com/posts/129216...
www.patreon.com/posts/129216...
June 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
new comic pages up on my patreon! it feels a bit silly to promote myself in a time like this, my apologies. stay safe out there 😥
www.patreon.com/posts/129216...
www.patreon.com/posts/129216...
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Take a listen and seriously consider it. While this is not an uncommon practice, I am glad people are beginning to speak up about it.
June 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Take a listen and seriously consider it. While this is not an uncommon practice, I am glad people are beginning to speak up about it.
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This unwavering commitment is a key reason the Trump administration will continue to attack workers and unions.
But remember that there is courage — and hope — in solidarity.
But remember that there is courage — and hope — in solidarity.
Across the country, America’s unions peacefully stood in solidarity with @seiuca.bsky.social President David Huerta & showed that if you come for one of us, you come for all of us.
The labor movement will keep mobilizing until all our union siblings are home. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
The labor movement will keep mobilizing until all our union siblings are home. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
June 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This unwavering commitment is a key reason the Trump administration will continue to attack workers and unions.
But remember that there is courage — and hope — in solidarity.
But remember that there is courage — and hope — in solidarity.
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HeroesCon is almost here and table numbers are up! Last call for Pre-show commissions!
June 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
HeroesCon is almost here and table numbers are up! Last call for Pre-show commissions!