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ardentROB
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2D Animator/ Digital Artist in the PNW 🇨🇦

• Rob / 30 / He/Him
• Lifelong fan of Insects & Pokemon
• I like to draw Fakemon and Fantasy

Check out my animations! > youtube.com/@ardentrob


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Quote this with something random on your phone
Image of what appears to be a sticker (or similar stationery) featuring a salmon in its spawning form under text, which reads "Buy a man eat fish, He day, Teach fish man To a lifetime"
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
ardentrob.bsky.social
Breaking out the Middle-Aged Man costume again this year
Happy All-Hallows Eve, ya weenies 🧡
A picture of me in my halloween costume! I'm dressed in knightly armor, complete with gorget, pauldrons, bracers, and a barbute helmet with visor.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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"Aipom and Aidolon have been added to the Pokedex!"
A digital layout of a Fakemon's Pokedex Profile. The featured fakemon is a regional variant of "Aipom": A depressed looking ghost-monkey pokemon with a spectral, hand-like tail. AIPOM (Regional) - The Lost Tail Pokemon No. ??? - [Ghost Type] HT: 2'00" - 0.61M WT: 4.4lbs - 2.0KG Gender Ratio: 50M - 50F Abilities: Pick Up ; Cursed Body ; Uncanny (Hidden Ability) Pokedex Entry: "An old myth lead to this species becoming overhunted: By harvesting an Aipom's tail, it was believed that one could wish their greatest desires into reality." "This timid pokemon only emerges under the cover of fog. If you grab its spectral tail without permission, it will cause your body temperature to drop 5 degrees." A digital layout of a Fakemon's Pokedex Profile. The featured fakemon is "Aidolon": A grumpy looking sasquatch pokemon with a giant floating skeletal hands. AIDOLON - The Vengeful Pokemon No. ??? - [Ghost/Dark Type] HT: 5'02" - 1.57M WT: 181.2lbs - 82.2KG Gender Ratio: 50M - 50F Abilities: Long Reach ; Cursed Body ; Uncanny (Hidden Ability) Pokedex Entry: "Despite its stature, it moves around in complete silence, normally leaving no tracks or footprints. On the rare occasion you do find Aidolon's tracks, beware: It is trying to lure you into danger." "It is a deeply spiteful pokemon, and will relentlessly haunt those who bring harm to Aipom. They are noticeably protective towards children who have suffered traumatic experiences."
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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This is what I'm referring to, btw
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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~✨ Shinies ✨~

Inspired by a recommendation from my friend Gimmps, as well as Chuddnelius' "Sad Little Orange" video
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Aipom (Regional): The Lost Tail Pokemon" Ghost Type ~* Shiny Colouration *~ It is a ghostly regional variant of Aipom with dull, teal-green fur, hollow eyes, and an ethereal, spectral tail. Its face and tummy are orange-red, resembling the appearance of a skull and ribcage. Unlike its Johto counterpart, this Aipom does not possess legs. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Aidolon: The Vengeful Pokemon" Ghost/Dark Type ~* Shiny Colouration *~ It is a stocky, armless ape with mold-green fur and thick, spectral legs terminating in sasquatch-esque feet. Two giant skeletal hands float over its shoulders, glowing with paranormal energy. Its face and torso are an orange-red, and resemble the skull and ribcage of a skeleton.
October 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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[MONKEY'S PAW FAKEMON]

My first attempt at a regional variant :D

An old myth claimed that Aipom's tail could grant the wishes of one cunning enough to steal it. Unfortunately, the tale lead to this species being overhunted.

Aidolon is a big, angry sasquatch with no arms.

#art #fakemon #pokemon
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Aipom (Regional): The Lost Tail Pokemon" Ghost Type It is a ghostly regional variant of Aipom with dull gray fur, hollow eyes, and an ethereal, spectral tail. Its face and tummy are white like bleached bone, resembling the appearance of a skull and ribcage. Unlike its Johto counterpart, this Aipom does not possess legs. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Aidolon: The Vengeful Pokemon" Ghost/Dark Type It is a stocky, armless ape with black fur and thick, spectral legs terminating in sasquatch-esque feet. Two giant skeletal hands float over its shoulders, glowing with paranormal energy. Its face and torso are a pale bone-white, and resemble the skull and ribcage of a skeleton.
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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"Skowl and Skabruzz have been added to the Pokedex!"
A digital layout of a Fakemon's Pokedex Profile. The featured fakemon is "Skowl": A surly-looking owl pokemon with a scarred, horned faceplate. SKOWL - The Raider Pokemon No. ??? - [Ground/Dark Type] HT: 2'01" - 0.64M WT: 13.2lbs - 6.0KG Gender Ratio: 50M - 50F Abilities: Intimidate ; Sand Veil ; Sand Rush (Hidden Ability) Pokedex Entry: "It makes its home in underground burrows. Since Skowl cannot dig, it flocks together with others of its species to force Pokemon out of their homes and claim them as their own." "The meanest of the bunch is the leader of the group. If it is ever deposed by another rival, it is exiled from the flock and chased into the desert." A digital layout of a Fakemon's Pokedex Profile. The featured fakemon is "Skabruzz": An intimidating buzzard pokemon with a face akin to a cattle-skull. SKABRUZZ - The Wasteland Pokemon No. ??? - [Ground/Dark Type] HT: 4'10" - 1.47M WT: 103.6lbs - 47.0KG Gender Ratio: 50M - 50F Abilities: Intimidate ; Sand Force ; Sand Stream (Hidden Ability) Pokedex Entry: "It survives off the remains of those who perish in the desert, and will stalk its prey from a distance for days at a time. In the past, people used to call it the "Shadow of Death"." "It bathes in dust to coat its plumage in a protective layer of grit. Since food is scarce, it attacks Skowl and other Skabruzz to limit the competition."
October 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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~✨ Shinies ✨~

Inspired directly by Bearded Vultures
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Skowl: The Raider Pokemon" Ground/Dark Type ~* Shiny Colouration *~ It is a reddish-brown burrowing owl pokemon with a dark, horned faceplate and fluffy white plumage on its chest. It has two spindly legs that terminate into 3 talons: Two forward digits, one hallux. Its tail is segmented into three, striped plumes, with the centermost being the largest. Its red eyes cast a mean glare from under its furrowed brow, and a pink, scar-like marking stretches across the top of its beak. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Skabruzz: The Wasteland Pokemon" Ground/Dark Type ~* Shiny Colouration *~ It is a red buzzard pokemon with a head that is reminiscent of a cattle-skull. Two horns jut out imperiously from the creature's head, their points terminating with a dark accent. Dark, ruffly plumage covers the pokemon's head, neck, wings, and tail, and two talons emerge from the creature's fluffy "ankles". It bears a spined, bone-like growth on each of its shoulders, and several wounds peak out from beneath the feathers of its wings. Its red-and-white eyes are fixed in a piercing stare.
September 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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[DUST-DEVIL FAKEMON]

Burrowing owls don't usually dig their own homes- They move into dens abandoned by other critters! Skowl is what you'd get if they were more "proactive"

Bearded vultures eat bones and coat their feathers in iron-rich dust. I think they're really neat :)

#art #fakemon #pokemon
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Skowl: The Raider Pokemon" Ground/Dark Type It is a tan burrowing owl pokemon with a brown, horned faceplate and fluffy cream-coloured plumage on its chest. It has two spindly legs that terminate into 3 talons: Two forward digits, one hallux. Its tail is segmented into three, striped plumes, with the centermost being the largest. Its yellow eyes cast a mean glare from under its furrowed brow, and a pink, scar-like marking stretches across the top of its beak. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Skabruzz: The Wasteland Pokemon" Ground/Dark Type It is a brown buzzard pokemon with a head that is reminiscent of a cattle-skull. Two horns jut out imperiously from the creature's head, their points terminating in a dark brown. Dark, ruffly plumage covers the pokemon's head, neck, wings, and tail, and two talons emerge from the creature's fluffy "ankles". It bears a spined, bone-like growth on each of its shoulders, and several wounds peak out from beneath the feathers of its wings. Its yellow eyes are fixed in a piercing stare.
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Stats & Learnset, for the mechanically curious
A digital layout of a Fakemon's abilities, stats. and moves. The featured fakemon is "Maraudent": A brown and scruffy mouse-like pokemon with a serious expression. MARAUDENT [Ground Type] - - - - - [ABILITIES] Scrappy: "The Pokemon can hit Ghost types with Normal/Fighting type moves. Immune to Intimidate." Immunity: "Prevents affliction from Poison" <Hidden Ability> Moxie: "+1 Attack whenever the Pokemon scores a KO." - - - - - [STATS] HP: 43 | ATK: 66 | DEF: 54 | Sp.A: 30 | Sp.D: 45 | SPE: 77 Base Stat Total: 315 - - - - - [LEARNSET] "*" Indicates a move that receives STAB from an Evolution of Maraudent "**" Indicates STAB <Level Up> • Quick Attack • Sand Attack • Howl • Low Kick* • Super Fang • Focus Energy • Bite • Dig** • Detect • Retaliate • Moonlight • Bulldoze** • Hone Claws • Cross Chop* <EGG MOVES> • Fake Out • Screech • Feint • Power Whip • Iron Tail <NOTEWORTHY TMS> • Psychic Fangs • Close Combat* • Knock Off • Taunt • Earthquake** A digital layout of a Fakemon's abilities, stats. and moves. The featured fakemon is "Vyrmenthrope": An aggressive-looking wererat-like pokemon with a red mohawk. VYRMENTHROPE [Ground/Fighting Type] - - - - - [ABILITIES] Scrappy: "The Pokemon can hit Ghost types with Normal/Fighting type moves. Immune to Intimidate." Poison Heal: "Recover 1/8 Max HP while Poisoned" <Hidden Ability> Moxie: "+1 Attack whenever the Pokemon scores a KO." - - - - - [STATS] HP: 65 | ATK: 103 | DEF: 72 | Sp.A: 50 | Sp.D: 65 | SPE: 113 Base Stat Total: 468 - - - - - [LEARNSET] "**" Indicates STAB <Level Up> • Retaliate • Fire Fang • Ice Fang • Thunder Fang • Quick Attack • Sand Attack • Howl • Low Kick** • Super Fang • Focus Energy • Bite • Dig** • Detect • Crunch • Moonlight • Bulldoze** • Hone Claws • Cross Chop** <EGG MOVES> • Fake Out • Screech • Feint • Power Whip • Iron Tail <NOTEWORTHY TMS> • Fling • Drain Punch** • Swords Dance • Poison Jab • Stone Edge
September 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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~✨ Shinies ✨~

Inspired by albino mice, and white/arctic wolves.
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Maraudent: The Grit Pokemon" Ground Type ~*Shiny Colouration*~ It is a small white rodent-like pokemon with a large head, a fuzzy body, and a zig-zag tail. It is hunched forward slightly with a menacing expression and a deeply furrowed brow. A bluey-gray mohawk-like crest sits between its ears, one of which is battle-damaged. Its muzzle, paws, belly, and tail are all faintly "skin pink", like a young rodent. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Vyrmenthrope: The Aggressive Pokemon" Ground/Fighting Type *~Shiny Colouration*~ It is a large rodent-like pokemon, primed in a wide fighting stance. Its white fur features faint accents on the muzzle and stomach, and grey tips on its damaged ears. The creature's expression wrinkes into a semi-snarl, and a dull blue mohawk-like mane runs from from the furrow of its brows to the middle of its back. A thick, rat-like tail emerges from its lower body.
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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[GRASSHOPPER MOUSE FAKEMON]

Grasshopper mice are carnivorous rodents that hunt scorpions, centipedes, even snakes and other mice!
Their bodies process venom into painkillers, and they howl like little wolves to defend their territory, earning the nickname "werewolf mouse" :)

#art #fakemon #pokemon
A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Maraudent: The Grit Pokemon" Ground Type It is a small brown rodent-like pokemon with a large head, a fuzzy body, and a zig-zag tail. It is hunched forward slightly with a menacing expression and a deeply furrowed brow. An orange, mohawk-like crest sits between its ears, one of which is battle-damaged. Its muzzle, paws, belly, and tail are all faintly "skin pink", like a young rodent. A digital illustration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Vyrmenthrope: The Aggressive Pokemon" Ground/Fighting Type It is a large rodent-like pokemon, primed in a wide fighting stance. Its brown body features beige-tan accents on the muzzle and stomach, and dark brown tips on its damaged ears. The creature's expression wrinkes into a semi-snarl, and a dark red mohawk-like mane runs from from the furrow of its brows to the middle of its back. A thick, rat-like tail emerges from its lower body.
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The old shinies were fine, I guess. But I like these shiny palettes a lot more :)

#art #fakemon #pokemon
A Shiny colouration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Panaceasp: The Potent Pokemon." Grass/Poison Type It is a little snake-like fakemon wrapped around a walking stick. Its body is a light, pastel purple with a bright yellow tail and eye accents. Its underbelly is a dull black, and its head and torso possess white accents that mimic the appearance of bandages. Its open eye is sky-blue in colour, and its walking stick has silver wood-grain with golden leaves. A Shiny colouration of a fakemon / オリポケ "Emissymm: The Harmonious Pokemon" Grass/Poison Type It is a two-headed snake-like fakemon, coiled around a shepherd's crook like a caduceus. Its upper bodies are a vivid purple, and each possesses a singular white wing with purple wingtips. White and black bands separate the heads from its yellow lower body, which has a black underbelly. Its heads have lustrous golden eyelids, and the "conscious" head reveals its teal eyes. Its shepherd's crook has silver bark and similarly lustrous golden leaf.
September 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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This little bastard keeps bringing home HIVES OF ANGRY BEES

(An old daily drawing prompt from a few years back)
#art
A rough digital sketch of a Griffon. Gryphon? Its appearance is inspired by the Honey Buzzard with brown fur and feathers with cream accents, and grey skin and face. It is being picked up by the scruff like a misbehaving house cat, squawking with indignant disapproval. Several bees hover around the beast, while its owner's hand is covered with several swollen bee stings.
September 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Incredible to me that I have yet to draw my all-time favourite beast.
It will be remedied.

#wip
A *very* rough digital sketch of Hedgeherne from cassette beasts
July 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Luslug be jammin'!!

(Rolling out some special new benefits for my top-tier Patreon supporters! ✨)
#art #animation #seaofstars
July 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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I turned 30 the other day, so I snagged myself a belated birthday present ✨
A photo of a fresh Americana-style tattoo on the underside of my left forearm. It depicts a green praying mantis with red and yellow accents on a twig. It is my first tattoo, and it is rad as hell.
July 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Pepperdile snackin' hours 🌶

#art #animation #pokemon
June 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Shinies! With a Red/White colour scheme inspired by Rebis, or "dual matter" in alchemy ⚪🔴
A digital illustration of two *SHINY* snake-like Fakemon / オリポケ : Panaceasp, a Grass/Poison Type. A faint pale-pink & red snake pokemon coiled around a walking cane, resembling the Rod of Asclepius. The bands and markings on its body resemble bandages and bruises, with one eye asymmetrically closed, mimicking a black eye. It evolves through Trade with High Friendship into Emissymm. Emissymm: A winged two-headed serpent coiled around a shepherd's crook, much alike the appearance of a caduceus / the Staff of Hermes. It retains its Grass/Poison typing, and each of its heads holds a different expression: One with both eyes open, the other with both eyes closed.
June 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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🐍💜[The Lovers]💚🐍

- - -

The newest additions to the Tarot-Mon collection!
Panaceasp and Emissymm :)

#art #fakemon #pokemon
A digital illustration of two snake-like Fakemon / オリポケ : Panaceasp, a Grass/Poison Type. It is a small green and purple snake pokemon coiled around a walking cane, resembling the Rod of Asclepius. The bands and markings on its body resemble bandages and bruises, with one eye asymmetrically closed, mimicking a black eye. It evolves through Trade with High Friendship into Emissymm. Emissymm: A winged two-headed serpent coiled around a shepherd's crook, much alike the appearance of a caduceus / the Staff of Hermes. It retains its Grass/Poison typing, and each of its heads holds a different expression: One with both eyes open, the other with both eyes closed.
June 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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It takes a hot minute to do it, but man, I do love how this thing looks after a good cleaning 💚
A picture of a freshly brushed & vacuumed moss-green shag rug.
May 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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💜 Playtime with Muppet 💙

Hydreigon tend to be quite aggressive; Even the more timid individuals can seem vicious. They don't typically play well with other Pokemon, so Harlow makes sure Muppet gets 1-on-1 time to thrash about. Kind of like a rampaging form of the zoomies!

#art #pokemon #fanart #oc
A digital illustration featuring a female Pokemon Trainer and her Hydreigon companion. The left side of the composition features the two in a dynamic pose: The hydreigon thrashes and bites at her trainer, who confidently (and bemusedly) swings around a cat toy to provoke and stimulate her pokemon. The right side is a comic panel, featuring a ruffled-and-bleeding Harlow in front of a more relaxed Hydreigon, now holding the destroyed cat toy in its mouth. Harlow wears an oblivious expression, while an implied off-screen party remarks on her apparent injuries.
April 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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A fakemon fan animation I did for my buddy PewterCityJim, because he rocked it when designing this sickly little horsenettle berry

Blechleberry is from his Project Jasper series on Youtube!

#art #animation #fakemon
April 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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And don't you *ever* Forget it.

#art #animation #EldenRing
April 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Energizer Bunny ⚡🔵

#art #cassettebeasts
A digital illustration of Lapacitor from Cassette Beasts It is a rabbit-like monster wearing armor fashioned out of a large cylindrical battery. Its right arm is a two-prong electrical plug, while its left arm is composed of a round pauldron, with a pliers-like claw and several pieces of scrap metal tethered and controlled by an electrical current. It is leaping backwards in a dynamic pose against a plain dark background with a cassette tape imposed behind-and-beside the subject. Text in the bottom-left corner of the image reads: "#???" "LAPACITOR"
April 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM