there are two categories for dangerous sea creatures
number 1: awww so scrimblo bright colours
number 2: ???????
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ok, probably just me, but the stone fish looks like one of those little hand vacuums, still a cool fish
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Sky Fish
So. Haven't posted in a while. But I have knowledge I NEED to share with the world. I can't think of a funny way to portray it so... -serves it up on a platter-
The Sky Fish familiar that Marcille makes in episode 22 / chapter 48.
This is "real".
This is the cryptid or UMA (read: yu-ma or Unidentified Mysterial Animals) known in Japan as the Sky Fish, and in English as a flying rod or rod.
So like, this is actually a thing. Japanese TV loves UFOs and Cryptids (or maybe I'm biased because my Beetle is the one who's obsessed but.) the timing for This Specfic Cryptid's popularity and when Ryoko Kui was writing/starting out with this story, are around the same time. This specific UMA had such an impact on me when i first saw it in TV 10ish years ago, that I was so excited about its appearance, and then confused and amused in equal measure when my Capybara had no idea what I was talking about.
AND THE TV SHOW I WATCHED! the original episode clip is still on youtube, although lacking English subtitles (although you can translate the auto generated subtitles to English if you want to try).
Basically, Jose Escamilla of Roswell, New Mexico (and several other sources around middle and South America) caught this UMA/Cryptid on video in 90s? But the story and other people catching them on video and in pictures still pop up, but with improved phone cameras, the proof that it's likely just bugs flying at just the right frame rate to make a long cat style image is more prevalent lol.
But this was/is a super popular UMA in Japan. Like, there are gacha minis, and figures, cryptid books, and other anime featuring these lil guys.
JoJo's bizarre adventures Stone Ocean's Sky High stand, Skytails from Zelda, and a Kemono Friend are some examples.
I want a lil sky fish figurine now...
But yea...
WOO SKY FISH CRYPTIDS FTW
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A Goldfish.
For some reason I've always liked Mirai, especially her design and colors.
Process pieces:
I've had a similar idea a year ago but something went wrong:
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‘Fish-Form Box and Cover’ A box and cover in the form of a fish, the creature features well defined carvings and inlaid hardstones. + ‘Goat and Kids’ The vapour from the cloud is issuing from the mother's mouth and partially enveloping a yin-yang symbol. (18th century)
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For when it’s still #FintasticFriday but #Baturday is just around the corner…
Jade pendant, bat with shark wings
Costa Rica, Central Caribbean Region, 500 BCE - 800 CE
Jade, H 15.5 x W 3 cm
Museo del Jade, Costa Rica
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