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You're MY Soda Pop • I'ma Be YOUR Idol | Mystery

~endless is my fever, makin' you a believer~

No one knows what deal Mystery made with Gwi-Ma. With their aversion to speech and tendency to bite, one might think he wasn't human at all.

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Sharks Be Upon Ye! | 🦈

Our humble cafe caters to a variety of shark species. Can you name them all?

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Jaw•Va Project Venom | Toxin GIF

With all these symbiotes running around, it's not uncommon for a bunch of nonsense to happen off-screen.

Just a bit of curiosity in the process of animation. Thought I'd try my hand at something simple. Animators, I have soooo much respect for you 🙏🏾

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Pokemon | Shark Week

Poke`Entry ⚪✖✖ Off the port of Slateport City, sharpedo can be seen breaching as high as 9 feet out of the water. This behavior was thought to be a hunting method, but recent studies show that these pokemon may breach as stress-relief or even entertainment, sometimes competing with each other. So far this rare behavior has only been spotted at Slateport. We will continue our research about the mysterious breaching behavior.

Of course I'm a huge fan of sharks, so I just had to do something for shark week. Why not make it pokemon themed?

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Pokemon Z•A | Naveen EDIT: Oh, oops, I should have checked the official website. Naveen is a guy! Ah, well, he can still look fabulous!

Can't decide if I'm excited for the new game or not, but I am loving the character designs! Naveena esp caught my eye. Hope he's as cool as he looks.

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Clair Obscur | Wallpapers

Forgot all about these, but I tried my hand at cleaning the character credit cards from the end of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. They may not be the best, but I hope you are able to find some use or enjoyment out of them!

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PSA | It's HOT Out There

Jaw•Va Cafe would like to take the time to remind everyone to take care in the heat this summer! Enjoy this delightful presentation by employees Mak and J.J. And remember: caffeine is all well and good but make sure to drink water too.

Had the fortune of running into a man suffering from dehydration before he was hurt too badly. He was doing yard work to earn money but had neglected his health to do so. No matter what you need to do, please please Please be sure you are looking after yourself!

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Character Design | Space•Horror

Saw some pictures of astronauts and was inspired to make a sci-fi horror of sorts about a failed astronaut who ends up being infected by a space parasite.

may have been too inspired by Alien and Prey (game) for this one lol. There's really no story aside from "I want him to be such a mix of human and alien that others are discouraged from outright killing him but too wary to let him walk free."

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Mario Kart World | How Bout that Food?

Opinions on the Switch 2 aside, I think we can all agree mario kart world is full of some cute and fun mechanics. Also outfits. The outfits are so cute I couldn't resist drawing a couple!

On a side note, this piece was mostly inspired by some really good Thai leftovers I had one afternoon. Food so good it makes you draw right on the spot lmao

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Bridesmaid | Self•Portrait

Had the honor of attending a wedding as a bridesmaid. As I grow from my hard times, I appreciate opportunities to experience new things and meet new people.

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PPG | Art Page

Don't know what got me looking through the powerpuff girls tag, but the moment I saw the PPGZ concept art, I knew I had to draw the girls for old time's sake. Actually, they were the first characters I did fanart of way back in the day, so in a way, it's thanks to them that I've come this far!

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Old Art from '21 | Revamped

You're walking in the dead of morning when there are more secrets than people. To clear your head. Bad dreams. Uneasy feelings. You come across two figures smoking beneath a streetlight. And you think your eyes are playing tricks on you. Or perhaps you've encountered one of those secrets.

Found an old art file. it was meant to be perspective practice or something like that.

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Sooo... this is pretty much what's going on in Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 right?

Bonus:

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Jaw•Va Project Venom | Sneaking In

You know that trope where the kids sneak out and their parent(s) wait up late just to turn on a light to catch them in the act of sneaking back in? Yeah, that. Except there are 3 parents.

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Spider-Man Project Jaw•Va | The Extras

Continuing on, these are the extras that are sort of thrown into the mix. Rambles under the cut.

Oh Cletus Kasady, tacky son of a bitch that you are. First thing, "on demand," wasn't the right phrase for what Carnage does. He considers Cletus his perfect other half. Though he's had other hosts, I think Cletus is the only one it has truly bonded with. So it keeps his DNA stored up, so on the chance he dies, he can get some flesh and recreate the guy with all the memories plus the ones he missed after his death. Cletus is unshaken by these events; in fact, it makes him more violent, which is exactly what Carnage wants. The process isn't instant either. It can takes months or years [(probably; maybe he needs to find matter that better matches with the DNA?) he also looks young for like a bit before looking more his age]. Lowkey obsessed with killing Venom. It's almost like a love language at this point, but he also truly hates its parent. Has no love for Toxin. Not as obsessed as with Venom but also wants him dead. Likes to play sick mind games with its son for fun i.e. playing with his food.

Not sure how I want to handle Rascal. No offense Normie fans, but the character means literally nothing to me. I'm thinking either Carnage spawned him while he was shortly bonded with Goblin. OR since he can store host DNA, it spawned and unknowingly used Goblin DNA. Leaning towards the latter. If that's the case, Rascal would be similar to Sleeper in that they're both completely independent. He'd also lack a connection to the hivemind. Because of his dad, he'd have terrible rage issues, like the slightest thing can set him off. He'd want to do good because Eddie and the gang take him in, but it's very hard when the intrusive thoughts scream louder than his foster parents' words of comfort. Carnage probably wouldn't think he was worth killing but try and absorb him instead. Toxin would feel a bit responsible for him, since they're brothers. He'd also want to protect him from Carnage's BS. Rascal would take a liking to Toxin since they share a parent, maybe get jealous of his friendship with Sleeper (?). Is most comfortable in dark, cramped spaces, like under beds or couches. Loves chocolate more than any other symbiote and will steal it (doesn't fully understand good vs bad). Likes watching late-night TV with Venom. Dislikes crowded places but loves going outside.

Hank Henley is also a mystery to me. I mean, I like that he's a veteran buddy to Flash because Flash could always use more friends. He's very action-addicted, preferring to be in the center of action rather than doing the "tedious" work (thinks it has more of an impact but also a bit messed up from War). Has trouble adjusting to peace and quiet. Jumps at any chance to help Flash, esp with undercover work. Finds out Flash put a symbiote on him before he gets a chance to come clean about it. Would be a huge thing between them. Eventually they both talk it out. Hank keeps the symbiote and continues to help Flash. [Sleeper Agent is a p cool name. I'm also thinking Emissary. Something undercover themed would be good] I also want him to find satisfaction in the "dull" work. He'd volunteer at the VA and do more charity work. Also, also, and hear me out on this. Like okay to me Flash is a bisexual man with a preference for women. BUT, but like what if Hank and Flash kissed tender? What if they constantly worried for each other in battle and kept looking at each other, getting so distracted that the other had to bail them out? What if Flash relied on Hank more and more with the excuse that "he trusts him," and he does but maybe, just maybe he'd find any reason to work with him? What if Hank answered any call Flash made because "yes, more action," but also he gets to work with Flash again? What if Hank comforted Flash on his bad days when his legs hurt too much and his mind is assaulting him with his stupid past? What if Flash held Hank when the memories are too much? WHAT IF?????

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Spider-Man Jaw•Va Project | The Mentees

More unorganized rambling below.

Dylan Brock is still a hybrid human-symbiote. I think he can freely bond with any symbiote as well as exert control over them. The stronger the symbiote's will, the less effective this would be. Like Toxin and Sleeper would let him puppet them around (the latter with reluctance) but Carnage would repel him with malice (with practice and effort, he could probably hold him down for a couple of seconds). Venom and Eddie are adamant about him getting an education, but compared to his hero antics, he can't sit still in class and finds it a bummer which makes him a target for bullies. He won't fight back unless they really get under his skin (same anger issues as Venom). He doesn't like to talk about it though because he doesn't want to trouble his parents. He and Sleeper are like siblings, working together but also arguing over the dumbest stuff. Since Dylan is still learning to manifest Codex on his own, Sleeper helps him out. He can form Codex with any symbiote. Whoever forms with him influences the appearance. On his own, he'd have the signature red and black look. He gets along well with Bren and Andi. He's polite to Flash but may give him some snark on Eddie's behalf. He's trying to convince Eddie and Venom to let him go on missions with his own team. It's not that they don't trust him; they just want him safe.

Sleeper (and Toxin) are unlike any other Kylntar because they have no connection to the hive, probably due to the nature of their births. Sleeper tried to solve this sense of loneliness by exploring the cosmos using Tel-Kar's corpse but eventually realized its place was with its family. It can be conceited and, despite being the youngest, flaunt an intelligence that comes with being independent from an early age, but at its heart, it cares deeply for its family and friends. Like Venom, Sleeper can form independent of a host; though, unlike Venom, it can keep this up indefinitely. Gets along best with Toxin. Keeps the braincell unless Toxin is involved. Spoils Dylan even though its younger than him. Loves Eddie and Venom a lot but will never say it aloud (it's embarrassing). If it has to have a babysitter, would prefer Dr. Stevens.

Andi Benton is Flash's surrogate daughter. Made her Asian-American and trans, just for funsies. Debating on whether to give her the hell-mark or not. Wasn't a huge fan of the plotline, and I don't remember/know if anything ever came of it. If no hell-mark, Flash took the marked symbiote (Mania) from her and cleansed it, removing it from her. She bonds with Scream which when combined with anti-venom, becomes Silence. Lowkey holds a grudge against Flash for abandoning her on earth. Slowly healing from it as she sees him doing his best to be a better dad for her. Still calls him "Coach." First time she calls him Dad, they both cry. Was unable to graduate high school because of antics. Flash helped her get her G.E.D. Punk clothing is a ward to keep people away; is actually one of the sweetest, most caring people you'll ever meet. Is a great babysitter. Hilla loves her! Knows how to keep Dylan, Bren, and Sleeper in line. Will go out on missions with them and stick up for them if it feels like the adults are being too overprotective. Gets along great with Silence but they can argue about mundane things. Silence likes her silence, and Andi loves loud punk rock. Andi is finding more hobbies for Silence to enjoy.

Bren Waters has a rockier relationship with his dad. Oskar is a stricter, more militant "my house, my rules" and "spoke until spoken to," sort of dad. Worse, he works for Alchemax with extreme prejudice towards aliens, esp symbiotes. Bren doesn't want to leave his dad alone but breathes easier whenever the old man isn't around. Likes being around Eddie and Flash (Toxin prefers Flash). Fueled by a need to do good, almost like he has to make up for his dad's bad. Dad issues are another reason he gets along well with Toxin. In a rush to grow up. Prefers working in a team than solo. Gets over excited about going into space. Gets into shenanigans with Dylan; they take turns starting shit.

Toxin is like a cross between a young adult and a teenager. He's on the older side but gets along great with his younger friends. He likes to have fun and get into trouble (as long as no one gets hurt). Still has trouble with morality at times i.e. doing wrong things for the right reasons. Very much a "the happiest people you know are the saddest." Uses humor to deflect from how much he feels like a loser/failure. Blames himself for Patrick's death. Piles all of his failures and shortcomings onto his shoulders like a tacky coat. Carnage can feed these feelings like a wildfire; Toxin needs friends around to fight his dad though eventually he'd be able to fight him back solo. Complicated relationship with Venom. His grandfather feels regret and wants to mend their relationship, but Toxin finds it hard to trust him despite seeing his sincerity. I like the idea of the symbiote void mentioned (introduced?) in the Extreme Carnage books. Because of Toxin and Sleeper's natures, they were not born into the Kylntar hivemind, so their voids are noticeably empty. I think over time, maybe all of them learn to connect and create their own hivemind, more like connected mind palaces. It would allow them to sense and communicate with each other over long distances (not earth to space long distance).

Finally Miles. Again, not important to this but gotta mention him. Another huge shoutout to @yotakuboi. Your spider-man designs are legendary to me. I like how a lot of Miles's struggles are mental. He has trouble balancing his work and life which results in anxiety and paranoia. He's constantly worried about his friends and family getting hurt because of him. He pushes himself to get stronger which only makes his anxiety worse. Enter special guest teacher Peter Parker who turns out to be, gasp, Spider-Man. Also, he wants to help mentor Miles and get him balanced! One of my least favorite things about Miles is how he is constantly having to prove himself worthy of the Spider-Man name which is why I was first drawn to yotakuboi's designs where he was allowed to just be Prowler, if a spider-themed version. It's a neat compromise. I imagine the gloves amplify his venom powers. Debating whether I want him to take the gear from his uncle after finding out his identity or if his uncle passed it on to him asking him to do some good with it. Leaning towards the latter. Maybe Aaron gave him combat training. The gymnastics happen after Peter takes over role of mentor. I don't think Peter would teach at Brooklyn Visions. So instead he probably covers their outings as tutoring sessions since Miles could use the extra help. His parents known his secret but can't actually understand what he's going through, so they're thankful to Peter. He's always invited to family dinner. He tries to teach advanced science to baby Billie no matter how much Miles tries to get him to wait.

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Spider-Man Jaw•Va Project | The Mentors

Lately, I've been reading a bunch of the Venom comics and just hanging my head. I don't have any solid rewrites or anything like that, but I can play around with the characters. Unorganized rambles below the read more. My thoughts are a jumbled mess which cannot be tamed when I have just so many of them.

Peter isn't actually important to this at all, but it feels wrong not to include the main guy himself. So, first off, @yotakuboi, your Spider-Man redesigns are everything to me. Thank you 🙏🏾 I always thought it was weird/wrong to have the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man become a tech billionaire CEO. It feels so against everything the character stands for. Could he do it? Oh, absolutely. But WOULD HE? Everyone and their mom has thrown around the idea of high school teacher Peter Parker, and I am no different. I think Peter works best as a "little guy," and a teacher gives him a place to inspire people outside of hero work. Plus, it gives him the opportunity to be a mentor to Miles but more on that later. I'm picturing everyone's favorite Science teacher who is also in charge of robotics club and the annual science fair. More organized, sorta, but still runs around like a madman to make the whole superhero thing work. But you can like tell he's practiced. Probably still struggles to pay the bills on time. Lives mainly on cheap take-out. I love the way his black suit design in Venom War makes it look likes he's got white fingers.

Eddie Brock is still an anti-hero in this. He probably still accidentally kills bad guys if they piss him or his other off, but he's trying really, really hard to keep them alive, honest. I always thought King in Black was a step too far for Eddie, but then again, I've never been a big fan of established characters becoming gods. I think he'd switch between working with Liz Allan/Alchemax (or against them, depending on the week), helping out the Agents of the Cosmos, and making sure his son is going to school and generally staying out of trouble. We believe in Good Dad Eddie superiority. He still worries about Venom's anger. They're more honest with each other, but he can tell his partner doesn't tell him everything. It sort of fuels his inferiority complex, esp regarding Flash [(nothing too serious; he's working on it) I never was a fan of writers acting like Flash was a waaaaaay better host than Eddie and giving him grief about it; however, just a sprinkle can be an interesting character conflict]. I want to make his design wider. Big fan of wide work-out buff Eddie.

Venom can form independent of Eddie (as established in Space Knight) but has to return to him, or any host, every so often to live. He probably still doubts his place in the Brock family every now and then thanks to lingering insecurities left behind by Tel-Kar, Spider-Man, and the Klyntar. He's learning to talk it out, though usually with Flash, Pik, or the other Agents since he doesn't want to give Eddie any more reason to doubt him. Loves going on space adventures with the gang but hates leaving his children behind. Dotes on Pik's daughter Hilla. Feels more parental towards Dylan and Sleeper than his past spawn. Probably embarrasses them a lot too. Trying to repair his relationship with Toxin. Can speak in whole sentences but likes cutting them short for fun/ease. I like how the spider insignia changes over time/hosts. Tried to quickly jot down my thoughts on it.

Flash Thompson is still dead and resurrected. Like Eddie, Flash bounces from thing to thing but does not work with Alchemax. He keeps an eye out for Carnage activity on earth. He made lasting friendships with the Agents of the Cosmos and does work with them every now and then. He always has Andi in tow; she's become a surrogate daughter to him and he vows to never abandon her like he did the first time he ran off to space with the Guardians. Besties with Pik Rollo. Trying to get 803 some new hobbies. Somewhat struggling not to flounder when there's no hero work for him to do. Still thinks he has to make up for his bully years even though he's well-regarded by just about everyone he's ever met in the time since. Not the best with relationships despite exuding charm/allure (he does not acknowledge this). Loves TV/movies and making references to them. Great mentor. Still besties with Venom and will watch Sleeper and Dylan for him if not busy. Something of a weird mentor/dad to Bren [(shared with Eddie) Toxin feels more comfortable with Flash] since Ozkar's not the best role model. Could cover Flash's prosthetics, but I love when artists just leave them out in the open. Love that 803 canonically made him legs in Space Knight.