Happy New Years! I always get nostalgic this time of year so thought I'd let Splinter reminisce with one of my favorite head canons on how the turtles got their color-coded nicknames! I think someone as powerful as Splinter would be able to see the budding Hamato essence in his new turtle sons!

This was the best photo Splinter could manage after an hour of trying and an entire jar of candy canes. And yes they are tied together under that sweater. Happy Holidays everyone!

So I’ve been playing Dispatch. Already have lore for this silly AU and the tired middle aged turtle (aka Leo Leoson).

Nemesis costumes? "It's complicated"-couples costumes? Who knows. Happy Halloween.

“The Incident” (1/2)

Finally posting my spread for the Leonardo themed Zine called “Leader in Blue.” It was so fun getting to work with the whole team at @tmntzines.bsky.social Be sure to check them out to fill out the Interest Check for the upcoming Raph Zine!

Next Replica is live! Bring some tissues… www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

In celebration of the ROTTMNT Open the Flood Gates I figured I would post this Donnie piece I created for a Rise Bad Future Zine last year! Love this community and everything you've been posting to help promote the show. @paramountpictures.bsky.social @nickalive.bsky.social

And then I ended up loving the stupid naked rat show. In my defense I’m a sucker for a good post apocalyptic, father/son bond, self-sacrificial, time travel story (thanks DBZ). Happy 3 Year Anniversary, ROTTMNT Movie! You got me into this fandom and I'll forever be grateful! #rottmnt

New Replica update in which a certain someone makes a surprise appearance! www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

Don't worry I promise it's a happy ending. I plan to do the 2nd part for the Movie Anniversary in August. Please don't judge me for being unfairly judgemental! #rottmnt

Rise Fashion Zine is finally out so I can now post my Mad Max/Burning Man inspired article! Extra sketch in the 🧵

Whew, managed to squeeze in this DTIYS for @mrabubu.bsky.social Love these two and all their sweet and sad iterations! Was really fun designing Ana in the style of the show, but sorry if there are any inaccuracies in the character designs! Will include a link to their DTIYS in the #KrauDTIYS🧵

Something interesting going down in Replica! www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

The time bro almost ended up destroying everyone and everything by using an untested, miniaturized black hole. That's what you get for using theoretical physics in your Ninpo formulas, Donnie! Don't be too hard on him though, he was having a bad day (April got hurt) #rottmnt #blood

The mystic allure of half rolled sleeves cannot be denied. So enjoy a response post to my last update with Donnie’s mechanic outfit.

Donnie’s fashion mystery solved.

Ah, Replica Leo, you were such a sweet 20-something year old before the fall of the Central Park Colony. Just trying to right all his wrongs and not get into TOO much trouble. Really missed coloring so have a quick study and some expressions.

Fun fact: Donnie was the best driver in Replica… but lost his privileges. [Insert image of Bishop stepping out, seeing the beaten up EPF army vehicle and yelling "HAMATO!"]

New Replica update and stuff is about to get rough… www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

Get April Fools’d, dum-dumb.

Tumblr Q: "Is there anything the Krang are truly, genuinely afraid of?" Answer: "Being alone. With nothing but the echoes of a dead hive mind and a million fallen planets to keep you company."

New Replica update is out!! We finally get to see what happened to Mikey! So glad to get back ti doing smaller posts again. #rottmnt #replica www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

I’ve been getting asks in regards to Donnie's expression at the end of the latest Replica update. I would have left it up to your imagination but since I always envisioned it being an intentional callback to Donnie's expression in the movie I caved. Update is here: www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

Replica update is finally up, but be forewarned it is a rollercoaster. Uh… Happy Valentine’s Day? www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

It's hard finding a date when you're a bunch of overworked mutants in a racist colony. It's even harder when you're a pedantic ass, like Donnie. Happy Valentine's Day everyone, regardless of relationship-status! #rottmnt #valentines

Kat-coded characters. It’s all just old (at heart) people.

Hey everyone! Have a quick Replica update! I have about 5 pages left of the next 30 page chapter. Normally I would have broken it down into smaller pieces but I really wanted to keep the flow. However, to reward your patience I figured I would show a few panels. It will be uh… intense.

Excited to share a sneak peek of my double page spread in the @tmntzines.bsky.social “Leader In Blue” Leonardo Zine! It was such a pleasure to work with this crew of amazing people! I highly recommend checking out the bundles that are on sale now at their store: turtlefanzines.bigcartel.com

Browega anyone? Extra comic in the 🧵…

Happy New Year! I figured what better way to send off 2024 than to turtl-ify some of my favorite memes of the year! Sorry only had time for some quick sketches before I head off for the night! Be safe everyone! #rottmnt #memes

@kathaynesart.bsky.social (sorry for tagging you everywhere...) I'm finally finishing with most of things I wanted to finish before the end of the year. LATE CONGRATS ON 20k on Tumblr Kat! #riseofthetmnt #rottmnt #art #drawing

Yes this is a real thing that happened yesterday and you cannot change my mind that Donnie wasn't the winner of that auction!! I know this is a little early for a Christmas post, but I had to hop on this delicious bit of news before someone else did!

Gonna add another here before I slep, a nice moment from the finale I put a lot of care into fun fact, I had another version where April twitches and spasms like she's exorcising a demon before ejecting the ghost from her body and was told "that's too scary for the kids" 🙄 #animation #2Danimation

It was my birthday yesterday so I decided to draw some of my favorite b-day memes I received as a gift to anyone out there in need of some Rise birthday content hehe! #rottmnt #birthday

Guess who's been watching DanDaDan? Loved how colorful and fun the opening was so it gets the turtle treatment. (More art in thread 1/3) #rottmnt #Dandadan

@kathaynesart.bsky.social Replica Donnie doodle #rottmnt #rottmntReplica #Replica #tmnt

Have a Replica Leo dump (including a never before seen future one).

What do you mean this wasn’t them for most of Book 2? #atla

I can hear the lofi hehe. Still such an amazing piece, I could stare at it all day! ❤️

"Hey, Omega? Could you do me one last favor?" "Of course, Captain." "Could you... say something he would have?" "...You did good, Nardo." I woke up one day and chose violence for a Sci-fi themed TMNT Fashion Competition. Really just wanted to see if I could tell a story with a single image.

A drawing I did a while ago for the 2 year anniversary of the film. They make me emotional.

Oh my gosh you’re so sweet! Thank you! I love how you drew him!

It’s been such an honor to be a part of this crew and I can’t wait for you all the see the amazing work we’re coming for this zine! Please consider checking it out!!

Replicating…

Link to my bad future timeline webcomic called Replica on Tumblr! Not sure if I can post full chapters on here but I at least will share wips! www.tumblr.com/kathaynesart...

Big Mama and Lou had so much drama potential. I always sort of wished we got her side of the story on how their past went down. Splinter’s story always seemed suspiciously one sided to me. I feel like perhaps there was a lot more manipulation going on than a simple “lock him up and make him fight.”

Frida character study based off Andy Suriano’s “Farewell” comic. Added an exposed heart as a twist inspired by a real life issue for turtles as well as an ode to her namesake, Frida Kahlo. It tore open during her mutation, but Big Mama uses mystic wards to keep her heart safe & emotionally numb.

Lofi vibes. #Rottmnt

Leo in traditional garb.