This may look like any normal praying mantis, but it’s actually very special! Someone commissioned me to make a praying mantis with an object inside that reminds them of a late family member.🥰
Pattern by Make Shift Wings
#prayingmantis #mantisart #plushart #plushartist #prayingmantisofinstagram
A werewolf skids on a wooden floor wearing what's left of their human clothes while getting ready to fight back at their enemy.
Work scribble
#MantiSart #sketch #werewolf #monster #penandink
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #20: PLANNING AHEAD The trio gather in a dark room as Fred shows off his artwork, Prudence partakes in the dim sights, and DeKay is replacing a light bulb. "What do you call this piece?" "NEED MORE TIME" Maybe I should've been an electrician...........NAH!
The long awaited(?) return! Procrastination can be a real mother, but also weirdly helpful.
#comic #penandink #horror #comedy #cartoon #traditionalart #illustration #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #19: DUMPSTER DIVING Dr. DeKay, Fred, and Prudence are scavenging for "treasure" in a dumpster full of sketchy goodies. "Damn! The jewels are fraudulent!" "Then, just gimme the fingers." Digging through trash can be very rewarding!
It's too hot! Let's take a swim in this new #comic!
#penandink #horror #comedy #traditionalart #MantiSart #vampire
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #18: CONSPICUOUS INTENTIONS A weirdo is jumping and shouting in his boxers about how "Graves bring nothing, but grief and misery! Think of the children!" cut off by Dr. DeKay shouting "SHUT UP!" These wackos need to stay away from schools.
Ok I got the next #comic done! Really needed to do this one especially with dumb shit happening rn
#horror #comedy #grave #penandink #traditionalart #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #17: SACRED SEMANTICS Fred gets possessed by a satanic skull in his left hand and holds Dr. DeKay in the other. The Doc argues about the design of the cross Prudence wears on her neck thinking it'll get them out of the current situation. "But, it's upside down!" "THIS IS ST. PETER'S CROSS!!" I'd hate to ask what it means when sideways!
The return of the poorly updated #comic!
#MantiSart #illustration #comedy #horror #vampire #art #penandink #traditionalart
My trio of OCs cosplaying characters from Codename KND, Hellsing, and Trigun while holding a sign saying AX25
I'll post pics later, but here's a lil sketch of my OCs cosplaying for Anime Expo 2025!
#animeexpo #ax2025 #anime #ocs #myart #MantiSart #CodenameKND #Hellsing #Trigun
Dr. DeKay is excited to watch TV The only program that's on is The Rotting Pumpkin Show DeKay throws the TV out the window, destroying it
Wanted to kill time at work and do a mini vent for #badcomicday #MantiSart #comedy
Prudence in various poses and facial expressions in pencil on sketch paper
Sorry for being lousy every other week with no comic, but I did some Prudence sketches!
#MantiSart #sketch #pencil #vampire
Mantises collection 🌿
#mantis #mantisart #insect #insectillustration #illustration #procreate #art #digitalart #natureart
Dr. DeKay stands annoyed and covered in ash after failing to mix chemicals properly while Prudence and Fred sit around the corner watching the whole thing.
No comic again this week. Sorry.
But instead have a lesson in learning how to plan ahead before things blow up in your face.
#MantiSart #pencil #drawing #comedy #horror #monster #vampire
macro close-up portrait of a humanoid mantis wearing ceremonial bronze prayer beads, textured green chitin skin, glowing amber compound eyes, draped in deep green silk robes, shallow depth of field, dramatic directional lighting
The Bronze Devotion
Prompt in ALT
#aiart #blueskyart #digitalart #aicommunity #insectportrait #ceremonialrobes #bronzetones #spiritualcreature #mantisart #alienmystic #closeupmacro #organictexture #sacredbeads #fantasyrealism #darkbackground
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #15: SUFFICIENT CARPOOL(ING) The trio take a ride in DeKay's car. Yes, that includes Fred sitting in the back. "How...does he fit back th-" "VERY CAREFULLY." Got the right frame for the carpool lane!
Man, this #comic looks like it was made in a speeding car! (It wasn't)
#art #horror #comedy #penandink #traditionalart #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #14: NEW HIRE Dr. DeKay "formally" welcomes the vampire, Prudence, into their group with Fred giving his approval in the background. "Alright, you're not bad! How'd you like a job?" "Does it include room and board?" She can have the leftover blood I've collected!
Fashionably late #comic, but technically not! As a new member joins DeKay's grave robbing antics!
#horror #comedy #vampire #monster #penandink #art #traditionalart #MantiSart
Fred, Prudence, and Dr. DeKay saluting while wearing the Devo hats and goggles
No comic this week because I'm going to a music festival today. So I wanted to put the trio in a Devo inspired piece because they'll be there.
#MantiSart #traditionalart #penandink #horror #comedy
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! Dr. DeKay and Fred are in shock and awe after the vampire, Prudence, dug a tunnel between the graveyard from the last comic to downtown China!(Town) "YOU DUG A HOLE TO CHINATOWN?!" ...Maybe she could be useful..........maybe.
This #comic goes beyond international boundaries! Even traffic jams!
#monster #horror #comedy #traditionalart #penandink #art #vampire #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A... MAD SCIENTIST!! Prudence the vampire sits atop a headstone berating Dr. DeKay who is digging up a grave while Fred hides behind said headstone. "You dig like a toddler." "As opposed to what - a baby? Or you?" YES, actually. To both." She's lucky I forgot the complaint jar!
Busy week at work so that's why I'm uploading this #comic on a Sunday.
#MantiSart #horror #comedy #art #traditionalart #blackandwhite
Mantis [FANART 🎨]
Hice este dibujo de Mantis con su skin de Flora Maiden, del juego Marvel Rivals 🦋🍃🌾
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#art #artist #digitalart #digitalartist #fanart #marvel #marvelrivals #rivals #marvelart #marvelrivalsgame #marvelrivalsfanart #mantis #mantismarvel #marvelmantis #mantisart #mantisfanart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #11: RUDE AWAKENING Dr. DeKay and their monster creation, Fred, unearth a corpse to snag parts from. Unfortunately, for them, the buried treasure turned out to be a vampire girl who was taking a nap until they woke her up. "DO YOU MIND?! I WAS RESTING!" "Crap, too fresh." Always double check for vampires!
And on the following week, the comic rises again!
#MantiSart #art #traditionalart #comic #horror #comedy #monster #vampire #ink
If you see this, post a #vampire and pass it on!
#MantiSart
Fred wearing bunny ears while holding a basket in one hand and a giant Easter egg in the other whole Dr. DeKay stands on it holding a spatula and a frying pan. Meanwhile, a mysterious shadow emerges underneath them, looking up.
Happy Easter!
No comic this week, but I'll be back to it this Saturday!
#MantiSart #oc #traditionalart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE# 10: RENT CONTROL Dr. DeKay faces their mortal nemesis: THEIR LANDLORD! Fred lies waiting in the shadows for the signal. "Pay up on four months' rent, OR ELSE!" "Oh, I'll pay up alright..." Resist killing landlord with good cellar space!
Right on funds? Thankfully this #comic is free to read!
#MantiSart #horror #comedy #traditionalart #art #drawing
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #8: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM A random scientist expresses their disgust for Fred's visage while Dr. DeKay extends a tip jar labeled "Unwanted Comment$" "Eyuck! What a hideous sight!" "Thanks, now pay up." Take nothing from critics...except for their money.
Do no harm, but charge for unwarranted B.S.!
#comic #horror #comedy #ink #cartoon #traditionalart #art #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #7: SHOPPING LOCALLY A camp killer in a hoodie wearing a mask and hold a dismembered arm in one hand and holds Dr. DeKay by their leg in another arm "How much you want for that arm?" Always willing to support local business!
New comic time! The good(?) doc takes the business less purchased from!
#comic #horror #comedy #cartoon #MantiSart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #6: INCONSPICUOUS NATURE A doctor asks a question to a disguised Dr. DeKay and Fred. "And why does your, er- *child* need a pair of lungs?" "Homework." Act like you're normal and you'll go anywhere!
Back to work! Get on your best outfit and blend in to society!
#MantiSart #art #traditionalart #traditionalink #comic #horror #monster #comedy
A tiny mad scientist stands on the head of their monstrous stitched up creation
No comic for today, but here's a quick lil' sketch of Dr. DeKay and their creation, Fred!
#ink #MantiSart #art #traditionalart
NOTES FROM A...MAD SCIENTIST!! FILE #5: LIGHT READING A tiny mad scientist is reading the obituary on a newspaper on top of their giant stitched up monster that's reading 1984. "Hey, Fred...How does an extra set of arms sound?" "HHMMM"
New #comic time! It never hurts to catch up on local news!
#monster #horror #comedy #art #MantiSart
