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Millennial ♦ she/they ♦ flesh vessel ♦ taken Just an artist trying to get back into being unapologetically creative in these perilous times. I'll also reskeet memes, animals, & other artists. 🔞Occasional nudity and gore, minors DNI please. Bots, GO AWAY.

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❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· May 12

Forgot to post this from the @artconomy.bsky.social stream the other day. Camellia's the only one who can get Leraje flustered (and vice-versa). #art #furryart #cotlau

Illustration of an anthro sheep (Camellia, she/her) caressing an anthro deer (Leraje, he/him) in a small cabin. It is early morning and the sun is peeking through the window. There are flowers being dried along the walls and a bed in the background.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Apr 12

Finally finished this piece from Huevember last year. Reference from @trueref.bsky.social 's pose library Camellia's thinking about the handsome archer of Darkwood. #art #furryart #cotl #cotlau #digitalart

Illustration of an anthropomorphic sheep (Camellia) sitting in a field full of various brush and flora. She is gently sniffing a bouquet of flowers and is lost in a soothing thought. There is a mountain and forest in the background, along with a few villagers moving about.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Apr 11

Realized I didn't post this here. I had some health stuff last month and have been a bit busier with work, so things are moving a lil slow on my end art-wise. Aniel is my favorite of Yngya's disciples, she's just a dorky lil Whimsicott #art #cotl #cotlwoolhaven

Sketches of the sheep Aniel from Cult of The Lamb: Woolhaven. She has very fluffy wool around her face, similar to the Pokemon Whimsicott. She has glasses, short horns, a teal shawl, and a dress that appears to be made of scriptures.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Apr 5

Post your old art, middle art, and new art. 2010/2015/2020/2026 I think it's reallly important to do this from time to time since it's really easy to trick yourself into thinking you're being stagnant.

Older digital illustration of Kirby in a field, fallen asleep on a book. There is a crayon-like texture to the drawing.

Older piece of an aquatic monster based off a Sockeye Salmon. It is feeding on a carcass at the bottom of a lake floor.

Digital illustration of a scottish fold kitten knelt down in front of a priest, as if they were praying or pleading. The eye in the middle of their forehead has a cautious glare, contrasting the kitten's tearful expression. Behind them is a statue made of flesh and viscera. The priest appears welcoming, but there is something off with his expression.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Mar 26

Completely forgot if I uploaded this here btw, rough timeline of progression overall.

I dont think I have enough text to describe the images. Transcription:

bubblymaika's (aka HeartofNova) art journey 2010-2026

2010-2014 - Very early art. Switched programs a lot. Settled on Paint Tool SAI eventually. Lots of practicing because I wanted to be an art major then.

2015-2019 - Experimenting a lot more with colour, texture, and poses. Less active towards 2020. I drew art for Smogon during this time.

2020 - Pandemic + essential worker = minimal art

2021 - Still very busy and most works are from ArtFight.

2022- Began switching to SAI 2

2023 - Friendship ended with Wacom, now Huion is my best friend. Kirby hyperfixation dies down.

2024 - EXTREMELY STRESSFUL YEAR. Very few completed pieces. COTL hyperfixation starts

2025 - Art has kept me sane. COTL fixation motivating me like mad to improve and I'm actually happy with my work now.

2026 - Branching out more with gore & NSFW now that I'm less self-conscious about them.

Onwards to the future

Note to self: FINISH YOUR WIPS

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Mar 26

Digital artists, share your first digital art and year vs now! ~2009-2010 - March 2026 Don't stop drawing. You're always improving even if it doesn't look like it.

very old digital illustration of a kirby OC that is totally not just marx soul standing in a field

Illustration of a kitten (Aamon) and a sheep (Yngya) in a snowy area near the forest. Yngya is knelt down and presenting Aamon with a pair of bells. There is a soft expression on her face. Aamon looks up at her with a look of surprise and confusion.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Feb 28

Work was busy, so I didn't get to draw them yesterday #art #pokemon #gen10 #browt #pombon #gecqua

speedpainting of the pokemon browt, a chick-like creature with leaves for brows

Speedpainting of the pokemon Pombon, a Pomeranian who is desperately trying to play with whoever is on the other side of the screen

Speedpainting of the pokemon Gecqua, a gecko that appears to be plotting evil ala Mr. C Montgomery Burns

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Feb 23

I said I was going to finish my WIPs but then I started paintings for the Woolhaven part of the AU.. Filter for clustered holes, I know that makes people itchy. Comments in ALT text per usual #cotl #cultofthelamb #woolhaven #cotlau

WOOLHAVEN SPOILERS - Illustration of an anthropomorphic kitten (Aamon) kneeling in front of an anthro sheep (Sariel from Cult of the Lamb). There is a statue made of rotting flesh in the background. Aamon is knelt down before the priest, sobbing and holding their hands together in prayer/pleading. The eye in the middle of their forehead is glaring at Sariel, suspicious of his suddenly kinder demeanor. The old sheep's arms are open and they are smiling, but there is something *off* about him

Look, I was expecting the lambs to have hidden war crimes, but not an apocalyptic suicide plot. Sariel is an interesting character to me. He's pretty much the priest who's devoted his entire life to his god, only for something to happen (in this case, Yngya dying and Woolhaven being destroyed) that results in him losing it because he no longer has a purpose. Hence, him being all in on the Rot to the bitter end; its murder-suicide on his end because he has nothing left. Worth noting he outright says he has no idea what to do now after everything that happened. Frankly, being stuck in the remains of Woolhaven for eternity is probably hell for him (in the sense he'll be constantly reminded of his sins and can never move on).

Ok character ramble aside... since they're both part lamb, Aamon and Camellia would need to be sacrificed as well. Aamon is the one the disciples are (for the most part) less conflicted about once they learn they're Narinder's child. Sariel is essentially convincing Aamon to follow him into the mountain so they can be redeemed.

Yeah woolhaven is fucked and I love it. This is my kind of horror.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Feb 10

Some Woolhaven sillies. I've been writing and working on bigger pieces for once. #cotl #cultofthelamb #cotlwoolhaven #cotlau

Sketches of AU scenes for Woolhaven.

The first is Aniel attempting to explain the rules of Flockade to Camellia, who argues that they're stupid and make no sense.

Aniel: Camellia, scribe beats shield...
Camellia: That doesn't make sense!
Aniel: *showing her the rulebook* The rules clearly state -
Camellia: *angrily shaking the figure at her elder* I CAN STILL HIT YOU WITH A SHIELD!
Aniel: *mutters* ohdear...

The second is Aamon using Flockade pieces to recreate their favorite stories and legends. Their crown eye is judging their storytelling, while Camellia is trying SO HARD to resist the urge to topple Aamon's snow castle.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Jan 30

Hope the procedure goes well! Thank you for the offer! Creechurs below.

Illustrated reference for an anthropomorphic cat hybrid

Illustrated reference of an anthropomorphic sheep hybrid

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Jan 24

Decided to post this shitpost here. Friend had Narinder die on a mission and requested this. #cotl #cultofthelamb

Sketch of Narinder from Cult of the Lamb lying dead in the Family Guy Death Pose. The Lamb is extremely confused by this as he's technically immortal. Heket is laughing at her brother's misfortune because he's an asshole. It probably hurts like hell for her to laugh, but worth it. Shamura is giving her a look that says "really?"

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Jan 19

OH AWESOME OK! More info in Alttext!! (If bsky automods this, only the last one has blood/gore. Kinda wish I could put a filter on one image and leave the rest as is) @butterballmoo.bsky.social @prettypinkpony.bsky.social @espimyte.com @ EvilChip4213 on youtube www.youtube.com/@evilchip421...

Illustration of an anthropomorphic scottish fold performing dark magic. They have 3 bright red eyes and are wearing a regal robe.

Butterball, legit so happy you went with elder Aamon. You captured their personality at this age PERFECTLY.

Illustration of an anthro sheep in a modest dress admiring the flowers she picked.

IIRC PrettyPinkPony is more active on Furaffinity and is under the same name. She does really cute cartoony work and I'm so happy with what she did with Camellia.

Illustration of an elk calf resting in front of the sun and a cloud. Their antlers are pear branches in bloom.

This is from ArtFight 2023. Espy does incredible abstract work and has such a unique style that's been stunning to watch as it evolves!

Illustration of an anthropomorphic jackalope happily showing off a bloody skull that they found. They are unfazed at the blood on their face and clothing

Ok lowkey Bsky, why can't I apply filters to individual images? Can this be a thing? Anyways this is an attack I got from EvilChip at last year's ArtFight. It sums up Mumiah perfectly in one image.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Jan 14

#PortfolioDay I'm late, but hi!

Illustration of an anthropomorphic sheep (Camellia) and deer (Leraje) moving through Darkwood. Leraje is guiding Camellia through the forest and is clearly unhappy about it, giving her a dirty look. Camellia is frustrated with the trek and Leraje's general attitude towards her. There are various mutant plants in the background.

Illustration of an anthro sheep and deer embracing under the moonlight.

Painting of an anthro cat (Aamon) hiding from a large spider-like monster (Witness Allocer from Cult of the Lamb). Despite its many eyes, Allocer cannot see very well. Dark ichor and blood drips from its maw as it feels around for the creature it is hunting. Aamon, frozen in fear, is tucked behind a rock formation - all three of their eyes fixated on the leg to their left. Their focus is so strong, they fail to notice the other leg near their right ear - its claws perilously close.

Illustration of the Goat from Cult of the Lamb angrily confronting an anthropomorphic cat (Aamon), who is equally as furious.

There are various creatures in the background reacting to the scene, with various emotions ranging amongst them.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Dec 27

Realized I didn't post my 2025 summary here. Overall, I'm pretty happy with my work this year. #artsummary #2025artsummary #artsummary2025

Summary of art for 2025. Most of these are completed and have been posted on my bluesky. August, October, and December pieces are still WIPs and haven't been posted yet.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Dec 17

Practicing how I wanna draw Marchosias for the AU Ref: x6ud.github.io#/ #COTL #Woolhaven #wolf #Marchosias

Multiple sketches of the wolf Marchosias in cult of the lamb. There are various expressions ranging from aggressive to calm, to nomming on meats.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Dec 17

Hi! Posting an updated commission sheet for my speedpaints. Alt Text has more details and clarity. DM if interested!

Commission sheet for speedpaintings. Prices are in USD.

These paintings are loosely rendered and may still have visible sketch lines. Generally done in a few sessions and total time taken is 2-4 hours max. Rough/abstract backgrounds as shown are included.

Portraits/Busts start at $35
Halfbodies start at $45
Fullbodies start at $50

Additional characters are +$10-30 based on complexity
Detailed backgrounds are +$10-20
Average turnaround time is ~3-7 days.

Portrait of Fecto Elfilis from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Illustration of an anthro centipede surrounded by spirits

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Dec 14

Felt like posting this one as a before and after. Aamon attempts to explore Silk Cradle by themself and it doesn't go well... #art #cotl #cotlau #furry #cultofthelamb Commentary in alt text per usual

Rough sketch of an anthro cat (Aamon) hiding from a large spider-like monster (Witness Allocer from Cult of the Lamb)

Most of my sketches start out like this and I tweak things as I go along. Ultimately decided to go for hairy spider legs in lieu of the bandaged legs in Allocer's official art. I also made Aamon and their Crown a lot more terrified to emphasize the amount of danger they put themselves in. Very much "the risk I took was calculated, but man... am I bad at math" vibes.

Side note, Allocer looks like it'd fit in a metroid game. Reminds me of Yakuza from Fusion.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Dec 1

Artists! please show: ⭐ the first piece you did in 2025 ⭐ your favourite piece of the year ⭐ your most popular piece ⭐ your most recent piece Commentary in alt text

Illustration of an anthro sheep and deer embracing under the moonlight.

Actually kinda like that this is my first one, cause it really highlights how much I've improved over this year alone. Jan 02

Illustration of an anthro squid and kitten in an underwater cave. The squid is holding a crystal and happily infodumping. The kitten isn't paying attention, they're just captivated by shiny.

Not super happy with some parts, I still have some ways to go but I'm pretty happy with the colours and expressions.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 15

Finished #huevember day 4 Heket is probably my favorite of the bishops to draw #art #cotl #cotlheket #cultofthelamb #furryart

Illustration of Heket from Cult of the Lamb posing with what is supposed to be a hammer of sorts. She is in a swampy forest (presumably Anura)

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 14

#huevember day 5. A more experimental piece #art #furryart #cotlau

Illustration of an anthropomorphic fox hybrid lost in their thoughts. They have a concerned look on their face. There is an impressionist background with a cheetah staring at them worryingly.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 12

My #huevember is gonna be out of order and probably extend into December... This is day 9. #art #furryart #cotl #cotlgoat #cotlau

Illustration of two goats sharing a tender moment. There is a nostalgic feel to the image.

This whole AU is a major WIP, so I might be vague on some things til they're more developed.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 5

#huevember day 4. At this point, I'm just adding things to UFOcember.. #WIP #cotl #cultofthelamb #cotlheket

WIP illustration of Heket from Cult of the Lamb. She is standing in a mushroom forest (probs somewhere in Anura) and holding a hammer.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 4

#huevember day 3. This is the first proper drawing I have of Gremory tbh. I need to draw my other characters more #art #furryart #cotlau

Illustration of an anthropomorphic camel being his joyous self.

There's not much to this aside from Gremory being Gremory. He's the current wielder of the yellow crown and is very much Heket's exact opposite in personality. Will post a proper ref eventually...

i forgot to finish fixing the right arm, but it's late and I am done for today

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 3

#huevember day 2. Adding to the "it was just going to be a sketch" WIP pile 🙃 Pose ref from @trueref.bsky.social 's pose library! #wip #cultofthelamb #cotl #cotlau

WIP illustration of an anthro sheep siting amongst flowers. She is holding a bouquet close to her face and has a dream-like stare.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Nov 1

Gonna try to at least sketch out my #huevember challenges I cheated and started this one (along w/ day 2 and 3) early, but I actually had ideas brewing. Trying to get ahead of the ADHD... #WIP #cotl #cultofthelamb #cotlau

WIP illustration of Leshy from Cult of the Lamb showing his niblings... something?? I haven't decided what yet tbh.. Likely something related to horticulture. The lamb and kitten are looking on with curiousity.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Oct 30

Biweekly "I'm still drawing" update. Commentary in alt text per usual. #WIP #furryart #cotl #cotlau

WIP Illustration of an anthro cheetah and fox hybrid cautiously treading through a fungal forest. The cheetah is uneasy, while the fox is assessing their surroundings.

I started this back in February (feels like years ago..) so there's definitely some style discrepancies. Mostly finishing for the sake of finishing and to practice rendering/applying new techniques.

WIP illustration of an anthro sheep and deer kissing under the moonlight. They are standing at the edge of a waterfall (don't do this) in the middle of a forest.

honestly this is one of those paintings that stays unfinished bc i like the repetitive brush strokes.

WIP illustration of the Goat from Cult of the Lamb sitting in the middle of a forest, sword in hand.

Reference from TrueRef, this was one of those exercises that got carried away

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Oct 18

Big "ADHD telling me to start shit I'll leave wasting away" vibes this month #WIP #cotl #cultofthelamb #cotlau

WIP illustration of The Goat from Cult of the Lamb posing with a sword

Reference from TrueRef

WIP illustration of Leshy from Cult of the Lamb with their niblings - a lamb on his right and a kitten on his left. They are at the edge of a stream in a flourishing forest

I haven't decided what exactly he's showing them tbh, just sketching out whatever's in the brain

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Oct 10

Somethingsomething not just doomscrolling, commentary in ALT Text #art #furryart #WIP #cotlau

WIP illustration of an anthropomorphic kitten underwater. They're awestruck by the crystals and corals.

WIP illustration of an anthropomorphic sheep and deer kissing under the moonlight. They are standing at the edge of a waterfall (don't actually do this, water is horrifying) in the middle of a forest.

Very much channeling Bambi here with the romance scene tbh.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Sep 30

Finished this painting last night. Rendering cat ears is the bane of my existence. #art #furryart #cotlau

Illustration of a domestic cat and snow leopard/lion mix in a moonlit room. The leopard is gently caressing the cat's face.

❀HeartofNova❀ Commissions Open 🔞@bubblymaika· Sep 23

Sketch commission for Lloxie on Artconomy! Thank you for commissioning me! #art #furryart #commission #sketch