I’ve thought to myself “I feel more like a queer man than a queer woman” so many times over the years but I never dared say it out loud bc I know how many people roll their eyes at non-binary identities. It’s lovely to see the cheerful and supportive reaction to that Olivia Colman interview.

i can’t stop thinking about them ~

i can’t stop thinking about them ~

New block prints are available on my Shop! www.meganroseruiz.com

New block prints are available on my Shop! www.meganroseruiz.com

I’m tired of waking up and watching people die on my phone

A company, who I’ve worked with before, just sent me an email clearly written by Chat GPT and didn’t answer a single question I had about budget, timeline, and deliverables. If studios can’t even bother to write their own emails why would I bother working for them?

I picked art as a career because it’s the only thing I was ever good at. But now that I do this professionally my biggest issue I face every day is that I’m no good at drawing lol

When I started posting my Visual Development work from SpongeBob 4, my engagement/following absolutely plummeted because that isn't the kind of work people starting following for. I'm going to be stuck making a 1.5 minute art-process videos endlessly until I die if I want to continue to eat

Here's the last of the SpongeBob 4 artwork that I'll be posting for now! I happen to be looking for full time Visual Development or Character Design gigs at the moment. If you'd like to see my full portfolio, you can find that here! www.meganroseruiz.com/portfolio

Another batch of early concept sketches for SpongeBob 4! These weren't used in the film, but I really like how they came out!

Here's another surface paint for an Underworld Creature in SpongeBob 4! I painted over a 3D model made by the fabulously talented Damon Bard. The character was designed by Thaddeus Paul Couldron.

Here are some of the graphics I made for the Fun Park in SpongeBob 4! I also included a bunch of my sketches because I think they’re fun. The “Captain Booty Beard’s Fun Park” text was designed by Paige Woodward Scheier.

Here are some of the graphics I made for the Fun Park in SpongeBob 4! I also included a bunch of my sketches because I think they’re fun. The “Captain Booty Beard’s Fun Park” text was designed by Paige Woodward Scheier.

Here's another surface paint for an Underworld Creature in SpongeBob 4! I painted over a 3D model made by the fabulously talented Damon Bard. The character was designed by Thaddeus Paul Couldron.

Here's another surface paint for an Underworld Creature in SpongeBob 4! I painted over a 3D model made by the fabulously talented Damon Bard. The character was designed by Thaddeus Paul Couldron.

Another unused concept sketch for SpongeBob 4! I’m pretty sure this was painted over an Aaron Springer board drawing!

Some more early concept sketches from SpongeBob 4! These weren’t used in the film but I had a really fun time making them!

Some more early concept sketches from SpongeBob 4! These weren’t used in the film but I had a really fun time making them!

I’m working on something new…

A very silly batch of sketches from SpongeBob 4! These were early concepts for the “challenge area.” Obviously these weren’t used in the film but I think they’re cute regardless!

A very silly batch of sketches from SpongeBob 4! These were early concepts for the “challenge area.” Obviously these weren’t used in the film but I think they’re cute regardless!

Another surface paint for SpongeBob 4! There were painted over models made for either SB3 or SB2. This prop was used a bunch in the film which was really exciting to see!

Another surface paint for SpongeBob 4! There were painted over models made for either SB3 or SB2. This prop was used a bunch in the film which was really exciting to see!

Here are some more Hornpipe explorations for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants. I wanted to show what the early hornpipe designs would look like with Bob holding them. Some of the hornpipes were painted over drawings by Thaddeus Paul Couldron.

Here are some more Hornpipe explorations for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants. I wanted to show what the early hornpipe designs would look like with Bob holding them. Some of the hornpipes were painted over drawings by Thaddeus Paul Couldron.

Not me crying about the gay hockey show why didn’t anyone WARN ME

Here are my surface paints for the Siren's Instruments. These were painted over drawings from the fabulously talented Thaddeus Paul Couldron! This artwork was created for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants

Here is my design and surface paint for the Hornpipe! The design was a collaboration between me, Pablo Mayer, and Thaddeus Paul Couldron. I’m pretty sure the final surface for this prop was made by Mara Mitterstainer The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants: PD: Pablo Mayer AD: Travis Ruiz

Another bubble surface paint for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants. These were painted over drawings from the fabulously talented Thaddeus Paul Couldron!

Here is the final design for Captain Booty Beard! I’m very pleased about how he turned out. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is out now, definitely go out and see it! PD: Pablo Mayer AD: Travis Ruiz

Here's a thread of most of my sketches for the Captain Booty Beard's Fun Park mascot! This was by far my favorite project when I was working on the SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Thank you as always to the PD: Pablo Mayer and AD: Travis Ruiz for the guidance and support!

Here are my surface paintings for the Isopod creature! These were painted over drawings from the fabulously talented Thaddeus Paul Couldron. This artwork was created for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. PD: Pablo Mayer AD: Travis Ruiz

Here is the set I designed for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants! This is the interior of the camper van.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is out! I'm going to start sharing some of the Visual Development I made for the film. Here are my surface paintings for a few of the bubbles!

SpongeBob: Search For SquarePants is out now!! I’ve never had so much fun working on a movie before! I can’t thank the incredible Bob Team enough for making this film the most unforgettable experience ever 🥹🧽🧽🧽 Go watch the movie y’all!!

chao sketchbook page

I had to draw him!!

I had to draw him!!

Tiny Headed Kingdom sent me this big beautiful guy! I’ve been eyeing these plush for a long time so I’m really excited to finally have one in my hands

sketch vs final

These two mini originals are still available on Giant Robot's site! They're up for only $35. Go snag a little dino doodle ⭐️

more doodles for the Giant Robot Post-Its Show!

The original and prints of this Illustration are 20% off at Gallery Nucleus right now! Use code THANKS20.

My piece for Giant Robot’s 2025 Totoro Show!

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Use Code TURKEY for 50% off Art Prints on my Shop www.meganroseruiz.com

My drawings for the Giant Robot Post It show! I got these done just in time ⭐️ The show opens December 6th 🍆

i tried lol

drawing without a sketch