Hi I bring you a few updates!

Art updates + Commissions + Citrus Con 2026

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ghostlymatte
February 18, 2026

Hi hi! I hope you guys are doing well!

Today, I got some art updates to share with you guys and also commission news! :3

✦ Art Updates ✦

Tide pool Cuties, character designs:

Tide pool cuties <3

This series of character design was inspired by my love for the ocean and revisiting the memories of visiting tide pools when I used to live in California many years ago.

Behind-the-scenes post of sea star girl!

A peek of 1 of 4 behind-the-scenes posts from my patreon, for the sea star character! <3

Funky star guy & Mother Moon:

This series of illustrations actually was inspired from from my Pateron desktop/phone wallpaper exclusive! I really enjoyed drawing this guy, I wanted to explore their world more. Overall, I am very happy with how all these turned out! I have not published all the drawings on my Insta, Tumblr, or Bluesky, YET. But I will be during this week! :3

For the Mother Moon, her dress design is inspired from a Filipino traditional dress called: baro't saya (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baro't_saya)

✦ Commission news + Citrus Con ✦

Commissions are opening soon!!

Here is a sneak peek to my upcoming commission options! :3 I will be opening commissions next Thursday night on my ko-fi commissions shop (which is currently closed right now).

Options coming next Friday are: Icons, Chibi Lovey Dovey Hearts, Chalky Colors: Half-bodies.

Citrus Con

I was accepted into the Artist Alley of Citrus Con! I am so very excited!!! This is my first time selling in any sort of artist alley and I am so happy it is at my favorite convention to attend! XD

The panels are so worth going to in my opinion, I mainly attend the guest panels and talks about BL history and deep dives into BL-typical tropes and the BL manga industry. Also, joining the watch parties and seeing the reactions of everyone is so fun for me! >: )

I am so excited!! They will be having a watch party of Yuri On Ice and No. 6 this con.

What is Citrus Con?

Citrus Con is a virtual 18+ convention dedicated to BL/queer media, shipping, fan works, and honoring how fan culture has grown in the past two decades. The event is anti-harassment and open to lovers of any content who want to enjoy and celebrate with the wider community.

The con starts next Friday until Sunday! February 27 - March 1!

It is free to attend and 100% through discord, and you can still get your ticket to join before they close tickets on February 26! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citrus-con-2026-tickets-1425812867669

The schedule list is already available too!! Remember to check your timezone and adjust it on the schedule website, before checking the schedule. https://www.citruscon.com/schedule-list 

✦ Soft reminders ✦

  • Monthly sketchbook spreads & exclusive art for $5 USD tier and higher!

  • Monthly art raffles once 1 more person joins the $10 USD tier

  • A few weeks ago: I shared the new funky star guy, daytime and nightime veresion, for desktop/phone wallpapers.

✦ Thank you for reading!! ✦

That is it! Thanks for reading and if you have any comments or questions, hit me up via email!! >> [email protected]

✦ P.S. Cool Finds!! ✦

Fun play-in-browser things on itchio, free-to-play!!

Zine: me and my fish shirt collection

As someone that owns fish shirts, this zine really speaks to me. Although, I am very much a fish-type person lol.

Various fun and short games to play! I love the designs a lot!!

I recommend: Snug and mingle !!!

In-browser game, serve coffee to as many people as you can in 20 seconds! Very cute

It was a little tricky at first, but I really enjoy trying to beat my high score within a short gaming session.

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