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Ugh, this is gorgeous! And thanks OP for the song link, always looking for new musical obsessions.

I listened to Leo’s voice actor singing ‘language of the heart’ on repeat last week, and really needed to get the feels out of my system. 

I tried to colour this about 5 times (after lining it 3 ways) and eventually gave up; if anyone wants to have a go, I’d love to see!

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He’s handsome. You know what that means… don’t get attached, bro is probably going to die, just saying. 🤷🏻‍♀️😩

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Eep! 🌸

Usagi, stop staring at it! Do you want your little cousin to get in trouble?!

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The cover to the latest issue is SO GORGEOUS! 🌸plum blossoms🌸

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I love that Mr. Sakai snuck in the Triforce from The Legend of Zelda. 💚

"Sashimono" (Banners) from the 1992 Fantagraphics calender - Stan Sakai

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

Art by Mr. Stan Sakai of course🩷

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Bought myself a copy of the Wherewhen Ninja Turtles crossover yesterday. In this group shot of the Mogura Ninja Clan I found four funny things Mr. Sakai hid in the crowd. Sensei must’ve been feeling playful that day❤️

1. A guy with a Pineapple for a head. 🍍

2. A guy playing with a yoyo.🪀

3. Where’s Waldo!

4. A guy eating an ice cream cone.🍦

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TMNT and Usagi Yojimbo merchandise at San Francisco Comic Con last month. Also my Raph found a Punk Frog! ♥️🐸 I think it might have been Napoleon or maybe Ghengis?🤔🐸🤷🏻‍♀️

Also got to meet the colorist for the comic I bought.

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Fan art I did of Tomoe, Chizu and Mariko.

Each flower, kimono pattern, and kimono color have symbolic meaning I associate with each of these ladies.

Mariko: Swallows represent fertility, marital fidelity, and good luck. Yellow is for the sun, good luck and cheerfulness. The plum blossoms (Ume) she’s holding are signs of endurance in adversity and hope.

Chizu: In ancient Japan Ravens were believed to carry the souls of the recently departed and are symbols of the will of the gods/heavenly intervention. Red means power in many forms, passion and when worn by a young woman it’s considered glamorous. She’s holding a Spider Lily which is associated with death, because “…a ninja’s business in life is death.”

Tomoe Ame: Koi fish for courage, perseverance, loyalty and love. Blue symbolizes many things but I choose it for dignity, calmness and stability. The flowers are Chrysanthemum (Kiku) for nobility because she serves a lord, and longevity because she’s done it her whole life, and Cherry blossoms (Sakura) which are symbols of Samurai because they represent the relationship between life and death, beauty and violence. Absolutely perfect for Tomoe.

Please don’t post elsewhere, reblog or otherwise steal without giving me credit for having made this. I put a lot of love and effort into this and it means a lot to me.

Medium is color pencils

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This art deserves all your love!💗💕🐇🐢💞

This your man?

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Ok, I need this for Leosagi. I can totally see Leo suddenly plunging his hand down Usagi’s shirt front in the middle of a battle, his brothers and Usagi’s friends are all like “Dude! Not the time!” but then he pulls out a small throwing knife and takes out the lead bad guy. And half of their loved ones are like, “Oooookaaaay…..” and the other half is like “Relationship goals!” Complete with heart eyes.

This is 💯% Raymaari

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First picture: Usagi… you know it’s not about Katsuichi’s capabilities as a teacher…☹️

Second picture: Yes Kenichi, your boy is growing up fast, kids tend to do that. But hey, you should be very proud at his skill!😊♥️👏

Third picture: Well damn… so many feelings to sort through.😅 First off, I’m glad Mr. Sakai is acknowledging that Step-parents are every bit as important as biological ones. Far too often fiction goes the way of classic fairytales and demonizes them. Such a stupid, tired troop and Kenichi deserves better.

I wonder if it has to do with the fact that Mr. Sakai is a step-father himself now? Mind you, to adult children but still, it counts! There’s still a relationship there and it’s every bit as meaningful as the ones he has with the daughter and son he raised.

In fact we all owe his step-son a big helping of gratitude, he’s in Vietnam right now negotiating deals for an animated series of Miyamoto Usagi. What we all thought Samurai Rabbit was going to be (mind you I enjoyed SR and I love Yuichi, but it was like being told your having Lasagna for dinner and finding a hamburger on your plate when the time comes. Still good, just not what you were expecting).

I’m dead. DEAD I TELL YOU

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I live for this! 😭💕🐀🐢💙❤️💜🧡💛🤎🩵💚

Commission for @ibenholt of Splinter with the Last Ronin turts!

You can watch a time lapse video of the creation of this artwork on my youtube channel. Because this is a commission, I'll also be uploading the real-time 4 hour and fifteen minute production video for public viewing. If you like the vid and would like to see more, the real-time videos are exclusive Patreon videos. Patrons also get the time-lapses two weeks early.

If you'd like a commission, info is in the pinned post. There are slots still open right now.

Alternate version below the cut!

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I meant to reblog this to this blog and accidentally put it on my glitter-chick account lol! Oh well! One good reblog deserves another 😜

the big question haunting my scrivener document tonight—how would usagi describe himself, in roughly thirty words or less. like, if he were actually being honest.

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For the love of Mercy Mr. Sakai! Argh! 😫😢💔🐇

they’re both idiots /affectionate

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I managed to meet all four original Ninja Turtle actors while in San Francisco yesterday! And Mr. Rob Paulsen went out of his way to tell my mother she did a great job raising me, ♥️ and Mr. Townsend Coleman was so happy to hear Michelangelo was Ma’s favorite, he went right over to thank her🥰🧡

I almost missed Mr. Can Clarke three times but he’s so devoted to his fans, he made sure I got a conversation, an autograph and my picture.💙

And Mr. Barry Gordon was ticketed pink that I named one of my cats after his character Jacob “Razor” Clawson from SWAT Katz. 💜

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Omg if anyone actually ended up writing this fic, please tell me the title so I can go read it! This sounds adorable and hilarious!🤣♥️👍🏼

“I assure you, Splinter-sensei, my intentions toward Leonardo-san are entirely honorable!”

“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”