#a chalcodes

Heather is a 1-2 year old, confirmed female, captive bred, juvenile Arizona Blonde Tarantula (aphonopelma chalcodes) that I picked up at an exotics expo on January 28th, 2024.

She is named for the movie Heathers! <3

Barker practice

Stopped the presses to take another crack at drawing practice. This time, focusing on a complicated character design. Actually reduced detail in the legs for sanity.

Let’s see. He is scared easily; middle-aged; a tarantula; walks on walls when avoiding conflict (or scared); and is voiced by Arin Hanson (in my head).

His goggles are based on a phoropter. He can take them off, but he’s completely blind without them and has to rely on his legs to guide him around if they get stolen by someone as a prank. His eyes are not as big as those lenses.

He is venomous (via the chelicerae on the sides of his head) and completely forgets this fact, even during dire straits. No, he cannot web. Yes, he loves cookies.

Barker back

Trying to get shoulders and back practice in.

Threat Pose

Barker protec! Barker attac!

Rare for Barker to threat pose, but it does happen -and I’m glad neither of my good girls have done this to me.

Also, still tackling Andy lines. After that, cupboard detail lines. After that, a page ready to be released and the next page’s thumbnail!