Kyo-rin-rin – [Yokai | Tsukumogami] – Abandoned Sacred Scrolls & Books containing ancient knowledge that has long faded from public conscious, came to life in the form of a paper dragon. They ring a bowl outraged at the foolish fraud who abandoned their teachings & raised curses.. https://samkalensky.com/products/kyo-rin-rin/

Jimothy – [Cryptid?] – Recently spotted scuttling in Seattle Washington. Jimothy is a mutant raccoon with a very short spine! Recently hes been unfairly compared to ‘the Squonk’, but where the Squonks revel in lugubrious misery, Jimothy thrives in oblivious joy! – Full post: https://samkalensky.com/products/jimothy/

Anime Revolution is coming up pretty quick! we’re just 10 days away~ here’s the map to find my booth! At table a233 at the convention centre! This time I’m on the outer rim of the AA which is new territory for me~! I’ll have my full merch range available including all my Monsters, Foodie stuff and Fanworks! As usual if you’d like to get something ahead of time/make sure i have it in stock, feel free to shoot me a message :> Stop by, wish me luck & buy somethin’why~dont~cha? ❤️

Golliwotalie – [Fearsome Critter] – A hog-like critter with crispy fire-red skin, Powerful front paws like that of a bear & huge duck feet. when threatened, it rolls in cactus and defends itself like a porcupine! Otherwise it will throw itself into the nearest !! – https://samkalensky.com/products/golliwotalie/

Spaghetti Trees. – [Foodlore/Bonsai/Critter] – Whatever you do: Do NOT sneeze while eating spaghetti. ‘lest the meatball roll off the table, out the door, into your garden & under a bush. Where it will grow into a tree! – Pests such as the ‘Spaghetti Weevil’ will want a bite… https://samkalensky.com/products/pasta-plants/
I’m dead serious, please be careful! i’d hate for a Sidehill gouger to attack you…

Limmertakus boottii – [Fearsome Critter] – Also known as the “Wamfahoofus” this flat creature with the consistency of pond-scum hides in puddles & steals the boots off hikers feet! Scouts know to keep to the left side of any puddle when traversing the White Mountains. Full post/Deep dive here: https://samkalensky.com/products/limmertakus-bootii/

Thank you vancaf!!! That’s a wrap! Lots of love❤️🥰❤️ We beat my all time record sales for a two day event!! Vancaf continues to exceed my expectations! Thank you all for your support, the encouragement and for being lovely 🥰🥰
That said, if you liked my folklore/artwork and want some more, browse through my website: https://samkalensky.com (where I’ve catalogued all 500+ of my monsters! 👹 ) & consider supporting my Patreon! – https://patreon.com/samkalenskyWe should have some yokai & zine updates coming up soon 🙂

I’ll see you next weekend at twitch vancouver and then anirevo at the end of the monthh!

Thank you all for an excellent & very fun day at @vanretrogaming.bsky.social !! Next on the agenda is @vancaf.bsky.social on the 4-5th of July! I’ll have my originals, yokai, cryptids and foodie stuff out in full force!!! ❤️ please look forward to it! As usual if you liked what ya saw, consider supporting my work on patreon.com/samkalensky

we’ll be back to weekly monsters and such soon, promise <3

Tenome – [yokai] – Said to be the spirit of a Zato (Blind Musician) who was robbed & murdered in a field. His grudge transformed him into a yokai with eyes in the palms of his hands. It’s known to wander graveyards at night, chase people & suck out their bones! 😱 https://samkalensky.com/products/tenome/

Photo credit: bekah wong @alonelychim

i’ll see you next at these upcoming events!

• Van Retro gaming Expo – June 20th.

• Vancaf. – July 4 & 5.

• TwitchVancouver – July 11th

• AnirevoVancouver – July 31-Aug 2nd

• Teru teru festival – Aug 29th