I want to get stuff ready to reopen the ko-fi shop, but I'm stressed out by yet another yearly rent hike. Seeing if I can improve the situation, but it's going to involve a lot of work, blood, and tears. I should be fine, but I'm so tired of having the wind taken out of my sails.

And now... Dragon posting from the sketchbook.

My boyfriend says I should post stuff from my sketchbook. So yeah. Medieval fantasy vampires and werewolves incoming. I've had this idea in my head of a dark fantasy setting to explore ~tortured~ emotions with these two characters. Mostly just some fun creative exploration for myself.

huh... images aren't loading on blusky? Maybe you should all watch me on Tumblr. Just in case. :V princeheiko.tumblr.com

Hi, I'm Heiko. I draw spooky things, werewolf things, vampire things, and fantasy things. I sometimes make comics with them. Thanks for stopping by. 🩸🐺🦇💀

I might like drawing with red just a little bit...

Hey, heads up. I will temporarily close the shop this Monday, to be reopened in late May. I need to focus on day job and I don't want to take too much time to ship anything out. Thanks so much to everyone who has ordered so far!

These originals are currently available in the shop: ko-fi.com/princeheiko/...

Oh no! I don't want anybody to feel like these are limited. I'm just one guy, with adhd and a day job. (I already need to buy more packing supplies. I only have five tubes left.) I have my own printer, so as long as I have supplies I can keep making more. Only hand crafted items are limited.

This werewolf commands astral bodies and the alchemic dualities of human-hood, beast-hood, and transgender expression. 🌕 🌟 ☀️ ---- AND oh my GOSH did everyone here like the preview for this one. Well, now it's available as a print that you can buy (if you live in the US). ko-fi.com/s/2d61ab077a

Preview of a painting I'm working on.

So... I have a secret goal of getting more followers than I had when I quit twitter (about 500.) If you like colorful monster horror you should totally reblog this. And then pay the tax of showing me your werewolf and vampire OCs -or- your favorites in art, tv, games, ect for the non-artists. 🐺 🧛 ✨

Ok, I've been sick as a dog for awhile now. I may not get too far, but I want to draw a bit while I'm lucid. ✨ What should I draw? ✨

Last year and this year! I really like how I developed my werewolfsona. I had a blast making them into an animated vtuber... which is a bit ironic because I don't enjoy talking that much on stream. Streaming is something I used to do and I would love to get back into again.

Dramatic re imagining of @wyrdwulf.bsky.social's unwilling werewolf Tobias if they had occult astral connections to a dark star. "They tried to cage the beast with fire, but what a pitiful attempt it was. Such a meager imitation of light was fated to be swallowed into such immeasurable darkness."

show me what you can do with just a pen! I really like brush pens a lot.

I LOVE talking art theory. Why it works, how it works, parts, the whole composition. If I have the time to respond, you don't even have to ask me twice to describe visual language. I love constructive critique and having perspective from artists is what I miss most from school.

Finally on break... I get really sick. But I have a computer back up and running, so art is back on the menu.

Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone. I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.

Like paws? Want to carry one around with you everywhere? Now you can with PAWLETS! Paw shaped clasp wallets. 🐾 These can fit cards, change, or other small items. Available for preorder now, with a estimated ship date of mid January.

I'm planning to set up a ko-fi shop with prints. I'm going to start small, but I'd love to hear if there are any artwork or things you'd like to see on there. A good catalog of my art from the past few years is at princeheiko.tumblr.com

Whelp, computer shut itself down. Turned it back on to some quilted graphical glitches, proceeded as normal for a few moments before the computer would freeze up. Tried diagnostics which said EVERYTHING IS A OK, which then tried to reboot in safe mode... And now I have no boot chime on start up.

I worked really hard to give my costume a refresh. The grim reaper Selene appears in the world of the living to find any wayward spirits who might have escaped on Halloween night. Mask is an original by @missmonster.bsky.social Photos by my lovely @loreweaver.bsky.social

Many who have sinned have tried to kill her... They pierce her flesh and rend her into bone. But. she. will. not. die. Happy hunting this All Hallows' Eve.

To celebrate my new handle, it's raffle time‼️ There will be two winners! 1st- your choice of a custom ceramic sculpture (6"x6" max) OR a large woodburn (~11"x8" max, have several shapes) 2nd- custom pendant of any animal + woven cord! to enter, simply follow and repost! ends Dec 1st!

Cozy fall vibes for all the werewolves out there.

I am pleased to inform everyone that awoo is now legal.

I really want him. My son. (really on the fence of taking commissions to buy an an expensive werewolf prop I don't need...) BUT LOOK AT HIM!?!?! www.thehorrordome.com/products/bab...

-Remember, don't give up this too. -To breathe, the fight shall pass. #werewolves

I wanted to do #The_color_wheel! I love seeing my range, but I'm also curious to try colors I don't use as often too. :D

In my "I only have time for quick messy doodles" era. Which is wildly better than my "not drawing anything" era.

So, the hyperfocus was strong yesterday. (Program is veadotube by @olmewe.com)

Saw it was international nonbinary day. So naturally I had to make some time for drawing my favorite nonbinary menace Ris. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Playing with some different ideas for a simplified wolf coat. I want something that's still very very simple, but also has a suggestion of the full gradient of colors a real wolf has.

QRP with your character’s current design vs original. 🩸🐺 I knew what I was about. 2008-2025 My OC's story has changed so drastically. I've had the outline done for some time now, I really need to get the confidence to just push forward and share my monstery vision with the people.

Update: Finally starting to recover from my hand injury. I have PT, but we're not actually sure if the broken finger will regain hyper extension like all my other figures have. Will decide in another two weeks if I need to consult with a specialist.

Collection of Ris sketches. All I have time for lately is loose and sketchy, but I really enjoy them.

Hot Topic fan boy assaulted by vampires, werewolves, and witches for being too goth.

This gorgeous green dragon I painted with a broken finger.

A reminder that you are loved 💕 — #transrightsarehumanrights #dragons #nonbinary #lgbtq+art

This sounds fun. Let's talk craft!

Happy Valentines Day!

#nationalwerewolfday Apparently this was a day or two ago... But have some extra days for more werewolves is the opposite of a problem isn't it?

Look before you leap.

Can you feel the beast inside?

I finished a commission for @hyenas.wtf of their yeen creature Spork becoming even more of a creature? Looks like you got the bite this year. Awwooooooo legal!

Ok, so how about for New Year's Eve I highlight some of my favorite artists? In no particular order:

Please check out some Howl-out Merch. One of the most amazing independent designers out there. They desperately need support.

I just want to but it out there that I've been really humbled by the folks who have stopped by in my little sliver of the internet and left kind words and encouragement. I have not really been drawing much at all for months now. So all that kindness has been especially precious to me. Thank you.

Top 10 favorite animated features Into the Spiderverse Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Lilo and Stitch Mulan The Last Unicorn Wolf Walkers Princess Mononoke The Legend of Hei Spirited Away Wolf Children