NixAnimalia
@nixanimalia.bsky.social
Realism animal artist and nature advocate
Finished! I present the Grasshopper Mouse Drinking from the Skull of Her Enemies. It was done in colored pencil.
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Finished! I present the Grasshopper Mouse Drinking from the Skull of Her Enemies. It was done in colored pencil.
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This kind of mouse brought to mine the phrase "drink from your enemy's skull" or "drink the blood of your enemies." That was the inspiration for my upcoming art. Stay tuned!
This kind of mouse brought to mine the phrase "drink from your enemy's skull" or "drink the blood of your enemies." That was the inspiration for my upcoming art. Stay tuned!
The Grasshopper Mouse Is a Killer Howling Rodent | Nat Geo Wild
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November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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This kind of mouse brought to mine the phrase "drink from your enemy's skull" or "drink the blood of your enemies." That was the inspiration for my upcoming art. Stay tuned!
This kind of mouse brought to mine the phrase "drink from your enemy's skull" or "drink the blood of your enemies." That was the inspiration for my upcoming art. Stay tuned!
This mouse isn't a keystone species, but it is FASCINATING.
The grasshopper mouse lives in the Sonoran desert of NA.
They can eat scorpions, but when the mice get stung, their bodies convert the venom to a painkiller, and they also howl like wolves.
Crazy cool, right?!
The grasshopper mouse lives in the Sonoran desert of NA.
They can eat scorpions, but when the mice get stung, their bodies convert the venom to a painkiller, and they also howl like wolves.
Crazy cool, right?!
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This mouse isn't a keystone species, but it is FASCINATING.
The grasshopper mouse lives in the Sonoran desert of NA.
They can eat scorpions, but when the mice get stung, their bodies convert the venom to a painkiller, and they also howl like wolves.
Crazy cool, right?!
The grasshopper mouse lives in the Sonoran desert of NA.
They can eat scorpions, but when the mice get stung, their bodies convert the venom to a painkiller, and they also howl like wolves.
Crazy cool, right?!
It's still spooky season, so here's some throwback skull art!
This is a horse skull drawn in pencil and mink skull done in colored pencil on a textured paper.
This is a horse skull drawn in pencil and mink skull done in colored pencil on a textured paper.
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's still spooky season, so here's some throwback skull art!
This is a horse skull drawn in pencil and mink skull done in colored pencil on a textured paper.
This is a horse skull drawn in pencil and mink skull done in colored pencil on a textured paper.
This split view of the Puget Sound was done in acrylic paint. It highlights the orca and the salmon and how critical they are for the ecosystem in the area. There is so much life teaming below the surface. I loved working on this and it pushed me to try new things in distance perspective.
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This split view of the Puget Sound was done in acrylic paint. It highlights the orca and the salmon and how critical they are for the ecosystem in the area. There is so much life teaming below the surface. I loved working on this and it pushed me to try new things in distance perspective.
Sometimes what we “should” do feels insurmountable, which from personal experience, leads to inaction. Try changing just 1 thing this week…or month…or season…or year. Every little bit helps. We don’t need perfection from one person. We just need progress from many. Thanks for reading!
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Sometimes what we “should” do feels insurmountable, which from personal experience, leads to inaction. Try changing just 1 thing this week…or month…or season…or year. Every little bit helps. We don’t need perfection from one person. We just need progress from many. Thanks for reading!
Want to help?
Buy sustainable seafood
Be aware of what goes down your local street drains to the nearby rivers.
Use your local hazardous waste disposal
Conserve water and electricity. It saves you money too!
Or donate here: www.whaleresearch.com/supportcwr-2
Buy sustainable seafood
Be aware of what goes down your local street drains to the nearby rivers.
Use your local hazardous waste disposal
Conserve water and electricity. It saves you money too!
Or donate here: www.whaleresearch.com/supportcwr-2
Make a DONATION | CWR
www.whaleresearch.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Want to help?
Buy sustainable seafood
Be aware of what goes down your local street drains to the nearby rivers.
Use your local hazardous waste disposal
Conserve water and electricity. It saves you money too!
Or donate here: www.whaleresearch.com/supportcwr-2
Buy sustainable seafood
Be aware of what goes down your local street drains to the nearby rivers.
Use your local hazardous waste disposal
Conserve water and electricity. It saves you money too!
Or donate here: www.whaleresearch.com/supportcwr-2
Research is underway to understand these incredible creatures more. NOAA fisheries is designating critical habitat for protection, regulate vessels, salmon recovery actions, minimizing contaminants, and oil spill response plans.
You can read this and more at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kill...
You can read this and more at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kill...
Killer Whale: Spotlight | NOAA Fisheries
www.fisheries.noaa.gov
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Research is underway to understand these incredible creatures more. NOAA fisheries is designating critical habitat for protection, regulate vessels, salmon recovery actions, minimizing contaminants, and oil spill response plans.
You can read this and more at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kill...
You can read this and more at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/kill...
For my artwork that will be done next week, I want to talk about the science behind it -
Two keystone species in the Pacific Northwest is the Orca and the Salmon. Specifically, the Southern Resident Killer Whale (endangered) and the Chinook salmon. It lives between central CA and south Alaska.
Two keystone species in the Pacific Northwest is the Orca and the Salmon. Specifically, the Southern Resident Killer Whale (endangered) and the Chinook salmon. It lives between central CA and south Alaska.
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For my artwork that will be done next week, I want to talk about the science behind it -
Two keystone species in the Pacific Northwest is the Orca and the Salmon. Specifically, the Southern Resident Killer Whale (endangered) and the Chinook salmon. It lives between central CA and south Alaska.
Two keystone species in the Pacific Northwest is the Orca and the Salmon. Specifically, the Southern Resident Killer Whale (endangered) and the Chinook salmon. It lives between central CA and south Alaska.
This was a scene I constructed out of several pictures. The first time I made this art, I drew it in pencil and watercolor. I wanted another go at it, so I did it a second time in acrylic paints on canvas. The acrylic one is one of my favorite pieces and hangs in an ocean-themed room I have.
October 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This was a scene I constructed out of several pictures. The first time I made this art, I drew it in pencil and watercolor. I wanted another go at it, so I did it a second time in acrylic paints on canvas. The acrylic one is one of my favorite pieces and hangs in an ocean-themed room I have.
I made this art from one of my own pictures of a bear and used colored pencil, with the colors of the inclusive pride flag. This turned into one of my favorites!
I will keep you all updated when it gets polished up and onto hoodies and things to show support for all LGBTQIA+ kids!
I will keep you all updated when it gets polished up and onto hoodies and things to show support for all LGBTQIA+ kids!
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I made this art from one of my own pictures of a bear and used colored pencil, with the colors of the inclusive pride flag. This turned into one of my favorites!
I will keep you all updated when it gets polished up and onto hoodies and things to show support for all LGBTQIA+ kids!
I will keep you all updated when it gets polished up and onto hoodies and things to show support for all LGBTQIA+ kids!
Throwback Art!
Turns out chicken eyes are fascinating! And better than humans! I drew the skull in carbon dust and the other art in colored pencil.
Turns out chicken eyes are fascinating! And better than humans! I drew the skull in carbon dust and the other art in colored pencil.
September 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback Art!
Turns out chicken eyes are fascinating! And better than humans! I drew the skull in carbon dust and the other art in colored pencil.
Turns out chicken eyes are fascinating! And better than humans! I drew the skull in carbon dust and the other art in colored pencil.
Toby
This fluffball was a delightful dog that I did as a gift for a friend. Toby did not like his picture taken and he had loads of fluffy fur. I took his picture when he didn't know it and colored his floof using pastels.
This fluffball was a delightful dog that I did as a gift for a friend. Toby did not like his picture taken and he had loads of fluffy fur. I took his picture when he didn't know it and colored his floof using pastels.
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Toby
This fluffball was a delightful dog that I did as a gift for a friend. Toby did not like his picture taken and he had loads of fluffy fur. I took his picture when he didn't know it and colored his floof using pastels.
This fluffball was a delightful dog that I did as a gift for a friend. Toby did not like his picture taken and he had loads of fluffy fur. I took his picture when he didn't know it and colored his floof using pastels.
Throwback Art!
This was a commission I did on a little puppy named Ellie. She was so loved and treasured. This was done in colored pencil and the pillow was carbon dust.
This was a commission I did on a little puppy named Ellie. She was so loved and treasured. This was done in colored pencil and the pillow was carbon dust.
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback Art!
This was a commission I did on a little puppy named Ellie. She was so loved and treasured. This was done in colored pencil and the pillow was carbon dust.
This was a commission I did on a little puppy named Ellie. She was so loved and treasured. This was done in colored pencil and the pillow was carbon dust.
Peter the Dog
This was a commission I did for a friend of her dog named Peter. It was done in carbon dust with a splash of color - red pastel in the fur where the sun touched, and colored pencil eyes. Carbon dust with pops of color is my favorite.
This was a commission I did for a friend of her dog named Peter. It was done in carbon dust with a splash of color - red pastel in the fur where the sun touched, and colored pencil eyes. Carbon dust with pops of color is my favorite.
September 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Peter the Dog
This was a commission I did for a friend of her dog named Peter. It was done in carbon dust with a splash of color - red pastel in the fur where the sun touched, and colored pencil eyes. Carbon dust with pops of color is my favorite.
This was a commission I did for a friend of her dog named Peter. It was done in carbon dust with a splash of color - red pastel in the fur where the sun touched, and colored pencil eyes. Carbon dust with pops of color is my favorite.
Throwback art!
To keep up the horsey theme, I did this horse skull in graphite. I am really pleased how it turned out!
To keep up the horsey theme, I did this horse skull in graphite. I am really pleased how it turned out!
September 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback art!
To keep up the horsey theme, I did this horse skull in graphite. I am really pleased how it turned out!
To keep up the horsey theme, I did this horse skull in graphite. I am really pleased how it turned out!
I'm done with blurry photos and blurry needle felting of my favorite moment between my horses, so I finally drew them with the details sharpened! I love this one! See the process over on my Patreon.
August 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm done with blurry photos and blurry needle felting of my favorite moment between my horses, so I finally drew them with the details sharpened! I love this one! See the process over on my Patreon.
Throwback art!
I have a blurry picture of my horses (mare and her foal) napping together. I decided to make it out of needle felting a long time ago. While I'm still proud I did it, I have learned a lot about details and proportions since then.
I have a blurry picture of my horses (mare and her foal) napping together. I decided to make it out of needle felting a long time ago. While I'm still proud I did it, I have learned a lot about details and proportions since then.
August 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback art!
I have a blurry picture of my horses (mare and her foal) napping together. I decided to make it out of needle felting a long time ago. While I'm still proud I did it, I have learned a lot about details and proportions since then.
I have a blurry picture of my horses (mare and her foal) napping together. I decided to make it out of needle felting a long time ago. While I'm still proud I did it, I have learned a lot about details and proportions since then.
Missing weekly artwork updates in the summer? Come join me on Patreon where you get ALL the art goodness weekly. Each week is filled with my process, inspirations, struggles, and progress pictures. It's a party!
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
August 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Missing weekly artwork updates in the summer? Come join me on Patreon where you get ALL the art goodness weekly. Each week is filled with my process, inspirations, struggles, and progress pictures. It's a party!
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
This cheeky dragon jumped in before anyone could take a first sip! These mischievous dragons are sure to mess up any gaming or gathering with friends! This one was an absolute blast to draw. Become a Patron to see the whole month-long story!
July 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This cheeky dragon jumped in before anyone could take a first sip! These mischievous dragons are sure to mess up any gaming or gathering with friends! This one was an absolute blast to draw. Become a Patron to see the whole month-long story!
Throwback art!
My master's thesis was on sheep grazing. I used my picture of those sheep for my Scientific Illustration course's final. It's a final of a final! I did this all in carbon dust with highlights in eraser and darks in carbon. It's one of my favorites!
My master's thesis was on sheep grazing. I used my picture of those sheep for my Scientific Illustration course's final. It's a final of a final! I did this all in carbon dust with highlights in eraser and darks in carbon. It's one of my favorites!
July 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback art!
My master's thesis was on sheep grazing. I used my picture of those sheep for my Scientific Illustration course's final. It's a final of a final! I did this all in carbon dust with highlights in eraser and darks in carbon. It's one of my favorites!
My master's thesis was on sheep grazing. I used my picture of those sheep for my Scientific Illustration course's final. It's a final of a final! I did this all in carbon dust with highlights in eraser and darks in carbon. It's one of my favorites!
Become a Patron to see weekly updates of all the behind the scenes of how I make my art! Includes many struggles, only some of them cat related!
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
July 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Become a Patron to see weekly updates of all the behind the scenes of how I make my art! Includes many struggles, only some of them cat related!
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
www.patreon.com/c/NixAnimalia
It's so hard to get the dice you need to make a roll when a dragon decides that it is the perfect place to nap!
Become a Patron to find out why the shadows look a little cropped and there is no signature. It's a tale of struggle, joy, patience, and parenting a little gremlin.
Become a Patron to find out why the shadows look a little cropped and there is no signature. It's a tale of struggle, joy, patience, and parenting a little gremlin.
June 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's so hard to get the dice you need to make a roll when a dragon decides that it is the perfect place to nap!
Become a Patron to find out why the shadows look a little cropped and there is no signature. It's a tale of struggle, joy, patience, and parenting a little gremlin.
Become a Patron to find out why the shadows look a little cropped and there is no signature. It's a tale of struggle, joy, patience, and parenting a little gremlin.
Throwback art! I drew skyrim dragons with a pen. Then I drew the dragon shouts, and used a photocopier to adjust the size to make up the whole background. It is the battle between Alduin and Paarthurnax.
June 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Throwback art! I drew skyrim dragons with a pen. Then I drew the dragon shouts, and used a photocopier to adjust the size to make up the whole background. It is the battle between Alduin and Paarthurnax.
This is also the last month for my merch, like this amazing pillowcase! I'll be shutting down these stores until I can get the paperwork set up again to start selling after I move.
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June 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is also the last month for my merch, like this amazing pillowcase! I'll be shutting down these stores until I can get the paperwork set up again to start selling after I move.
www.zazzle.com/store/nixani...
www.redbubble.com/people/nixan...
www.zazzle.com/store/nixani...
www.redbubble.com/people/nixan...