Hex Positive @PixelOccult@mastodon.social

Time for an updated pin. Hey all! I make things that I think should exist.

I have an Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PixelOccult

I made a cyberpunk tarot deck: http://www.neonmoontarot.com

And a post apocalyptic western gothic tarot deck: http://www.sinkingwastelandtarot.com

And a webcomic: https://medium.com/@pixeloccult

Here's some of my art:

Hello, adorable! The prototype deck is here and it is so good

TODAY'S CREATURE IS BIGFOOT FROM THE UPCOMING ADORABYSSAL ORACLE

THEME: SOLITUDE.

ABOUT: BIGFOOT IS FROM NORTH AMERICAN FOLKLORE, PARTICULARLY THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CRYPTIDS, MANY HAVE CLAIMED TO SEE IT AS A HAIRY, UPRIGHT-WALKING APE CREATURE BETWEEN SIX AND NINE FEET TALL. IT WANDERS THE FORESTS, LEAVING BEHIND MASSIVE FOOTPRINTS.

TODAY'S CREATURE IS LEVIATHAN

THEME: ENVY.

ABOUT: LEVIATHAN IS A GIANT SEA MONSTER FROM JEWISH BELIEF. IT IS SAID TO BE A MONSTROUS SERPENT THAT WILL BE KILLED AT THE END OF TIME. IT IS SAID TO LIVE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA AND WAS DESCRIBED BY ST. THOMAS AQUINAS AS THE DEMON OF ENVY, CORRESPONDING TO THE DEADLY SIN. ITS DEPICTION IS OFTEN THAT OF AN IMPOSSIBLY MONSTROUS SNAKE OR DRAGON.

I've just decided, October seems like a good time to watch Demon City Shinjuku for the first time in 20 years.

From a long time IRC and forum lurker, the moderation here feels at least as effective as those.

Moderation on the larger social media is broken by design. Watching tech regress into solved problems is irritating and being subjected to the environments those problems create is terrible.

Anyway, I might be more active here as a result but if I'm not, know it's just because I'm tending to my mental health and working on drawing hopefully rad stuff. Much love. <3

Twitter has finally joined Facebook on the list of apps not allowed on my phone. Since I make my living off the internet I can't separate myself entirely from popular social media sources but I can visit them on my terms and not absorb their virulence ambiently at all hours anymore, and if I can in a small way keep the wrong social media from being rewarded for being horrid then all the better.

Mastodon remains because y'all are good and its moderation is mostly effective.

Today's creature is Bækhest from the upcoming Adorabyssal Oracle

Theme: Glamour.

About: The Bækhest or brook horse is a Scandinavian creature similar to a Kelpie. It is described as an unaturally glamorous white horse that appears near rivers in foggy weather. It was said that anyone who climbed on the horse would then be stuck on its back as it jumped back into the river, taking them with it.

#oracle #cute #cryptid #illustration

Hello from your friendly neighborhood cryptid

Double draw today, here's our creature!

TODAY'S CREATURE IS JERSEY DEVIL

THEME: INVULNERABILITY.

ABOUT: THE JERSEY DEVIL IS FROM THE PINE BARRENS OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. IT WAS THE THIRTEENTH CHILD OF JANE LEEDS, AND CHANGED INTO THE HOOVED, WINGED CREATURE AFTER IT WAS BORN. IT EMITS AN UNEARTHLY SHRIEK AND IS SAID TO BE IMPOSSIBLE TO KILL.

Today's tarot draw is Ace of Arms from www.neonmoontarot.com
Themes for this card include: Power, clarity, victory, truth.

"You are prepared for the situation ahead with clarity of mind and purpose."

#illustration #tarot #cyberpunk #mastoart

I made a Major Arcana themed playlist on Spotify and I guess you can listen to it if you like that kind of thing: https://open.spotify.com/user/jamesgrimlee/playlist/1mY4WoTtxrODNJWdEeTFFH?si=4XE4PiBLQrmpTzKrN_UQog

Switching things up a bit as I approach the release of the Adorabyssal Oracle Deck.

Today's creature is Namazu from the Adorabyssal Oracle!

Theme: Control.

About: Namazu is a giant catfish from Japanese mythology. It is said to live in the mud under Japan and is restrained by the god Kashima with a stone. When Kashima gets distracted and is unable to control Namazu, Namazu proceeds to thrash about and cause violent earthquakes.

#oracle #illustration #cute #mastoArt

Today's tarot draw is The Inverted Emperor from www.neonmoontarot.com
Themes for this card include: Domination, rigidity.

"An inverted emperor can signify troubles with authority. There may be an abusive and controlling authority in your life that requires you to stand up to authority or to try to wrest control of the situation. It is also possible you'll need to avoid this over-bearing authority entirely and focus yourself elsewhere."

#illustration #cyberpunk #tarot

Today's tarot draw is Agent of Vials from www.neonmoontarot.com
Themes for this card include: Motivation, imagination, inspiration.

"You should move forward with your dreams, but be sure to keep the constraints of realizing them firmly in mind. Be ready to embark on the passion or journey you've always wanted to, but be sure to balance out your ideas and thoughts with actual, realistic actions."

#illustration #mastoart #tarot #cyberpunk

Giant Days is so good y'all

Today's tarot draw is Fortune from www.neonmoontarot.com
Themes for this card include: Destiny, luck, gratitude.

"This is a card of cycles and change. Good and bad times both come and go, and everything changes. Don't be discouraged if you are blocked, as everyone experiences problems. The important thing is to eventually move past them. You may be experiencing dramatic change but do not be alarmed. Concentrate on yourself as the anchored center point around which events in your life churn."

Today's tarot draw is The Priestess from www.neonmoontarot.com
Themes for this card include: Intuition, the subconscious, mystery.

"The High Priestess represents a link to the subconscious. She is wise, understanding, and calm. This card encourages you to pay attention to your inner voice and intuition."

#illustration #cyberpunk #tarot #mastoart

If Sabin can suplex a train then I can finish the art revisions for this Oracle deck this weekend.