The Art of Moth Monarch (M. Capaldi)

Four crops from black and white sketches of cartoon insect characters in nature scenes. First, a moth and firefly sitting on some rocks, with the moth gesturing as if in conversation. Second, a moth seen from behind with a little backpack, hand raised to their head to look far beyond them down a wilderness path. Third, a moth and beetle stopping together on a rock under a large tree trunk, the moth crouching and the beetle sitting leaning on their pack. Fourth, a bug with a little backpack standing on a large stone in a stream, waving and looking across beyond the bounds of the crop. All by Moth Monarch.

The July review is out for patrons! 🐛
https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-2025-review-135538159
Sketches for new ink pieces, digital work WIPs, plans for zines and more!

“I sincerely believe with all my heart that art made by human hands will always hold the powerful potential to offer a unique voice and perspective, something that can’t be faked or mimicked with comparable depth or meaning.”

Pencil drawing of a cartoon moth sitting with one leg crossed on top of the other, holding a book in one hand and a coffee in the other while looking into the distance in front of them. A pencil is resting on the page to the left of the drawing.

☕🐛📖

✨ IT’S MOTH WEEK AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS ✨ Everything in my shop 10% off with “MOTHWEEK”!
Come get bugs!! Dozens of little delights await! 🐛

Sketchbook page with several cartoon bugs drawn in ink. Two dark silver liner pens rest over the top of the page.

The June review + Anthrocon report is out for patrons! 🐾 All my patrons are really cool people who help me make time for original creations & volunteer work like all my art for Anthrocon! Join in to be part of my journey and get updates and rewards!

Art show panel of work by Moth Monarch displayed at Anthrocon 2025. There are five large matted metallic prints and three smaller framed pieces. All have bid sheets attached.

Photo of Moth Monarch at their Anthrocon 2025 dealer table. They're grinning widely and holding out their arms, wearing an iridescent jacket and shiny aviators. Around them on the table surface and displayed on signs and wire cubes are posters, prints, screen printed bandanas, enamel pins, stickers, and custom character badge examples. The table decor is black, purple, and gold themed.

🖋🐛 “When the commissions are done and the convention is over and it’s just me and the pen and the sketchbook page again, there are always, at the core of everything, little bugs in a big world.”

I’M AT ANTHROCON OKAY COME FIND ME PITTSBURGH

Commission for @cruxvv.bsky.social of an anthro Alkonost with some unique coloration!

Photo of several sketchbook pages laid open with cartoon bugs drawn in them, with the primary focus being a square book open to a single moth bust with a fluffy ruff and antennae. They are smiling and glancing back, almost as if they're looking at the viewer. The eye and small spots of the moth have sparkling blue-purple metallic accents. A black brush pen is resting on the corner of the book.

I put my heart into it. 💖

Digital artwork of a surfing character in a half-sleeve wetsuit with the name "Ambient" in colorful letters at the bottom. They're based on a nargacuga from Monster Hunter and so have large swooping ears, a textured beak, blue eyes, scaled lower arms with arm-wings, and spikes coming out of the end of their tail. Ambient is smiling happily, slightly crouched and arms out on a blue striped board over a stylized wave. They're also wearing a colorful rainbow lei. The cut-to-shape background is a gradient of blue, pink, and orange evoking a sunset sky at the beach.

Character badge art of a male black and off-white anthro big-horned sheep wearing an open blue robe with silvery trim and a simple loincloth. He is looking directly at the viewer with a disgusted expression, raising one hand to flip the middle finger while conjuring some nasty-looking dark red and purple magic in the other open hand. The name "Gemini" is written vertically to the right in purple letters with red and purple sparks around it and some purple swooshes around the letters with a four-pointed star at the tip of the swoosh on either end of the name. Signed MM.

Character badge art of a black bear with a strong build wearing a leather and metal shoulder guard, a red long kilt, metal wrist guards, and hand and feet wraps. He is grinning at the viewer and holding out an ornately designed sword with red, gold, and lilac metallic details along the hilt and blade. His face is wreathed in an orange beard and hair along with a mustache; the eye to the viewer's left is visibly damaged with a scar across it. The name "Borin" appears to the right of the character with decorative elements that match his sword. Cut-out background is a textured gray.

Three full body badges finished recently! 🖋🐛

The May review is out for patrons! 🌟
Making of the Magic Moon Moths + Anthrocon prep and more!
Every bit helps, so huge thanks to all my supporters!! 🐛💖

Photo of a lavender sticker sheet with whimsical celestial-themed moths and related accent stickers. Nine moths have moons, stars, and small constellations on their wings with purple, blue, and pink palettes. Their shapes are inspired by real species like the luna moth, comet moth, cecropia moth, sphinx moth, etc. Accent stickers include four-pointed stars, five-pointed stars, a moon, a planet with a ring, and a four-pointed comet as well as a line of moon phases vertically in the middle of the sheet. Some of the stars, moons, and markings have metallic details catching the light here. The top of the sheet reads "Magic Moon Moths" and the bottom has the artist's name, "Moth Monarch".

🌟 MAGIC MOON MOTHS 🌟 sticker sheets are here!! Nine beautiful whimsical moths and nine thematic accent stickers with lovely metallic touches! Get them in the shop now!! 🐛💖 Check out so many delightful creations by one little artist!

Flat digital design of a lavender sticker sheet with whimsical celestial-themed moths and related accent stickers. Nine moths have moons, stars, and small constellations on their wings with purple, blue, and pink palettes. Their shapes are inspired by real species like the luna moth, comet moth, cecropia moth, sphinx moth, etc. Accent stickers include four-pointed stars, five-pointed stars, a moon, a planet with a ring, and a four-pointed comet as well as a line of moon phases vertically in the middle of the sheet. The top of the sheet reads "Magic Moon Moths" and the bottom has the artist's name, "Moth Monarch".

Page 2 of 128

← Newer •Older →

About