Introductions

Date: June 26th

Status: Excited.

June 26th, 2024 - Introductions Hello, one and all, and welcome to version 1.0 of my blog! My name is B.T. Polistes, the one-and-only combination of artist, author, and arthropod, and the webmaster of this site. Specifically, I’m a skipper (Family Piophilidae), a type of fly. If you’re wondering what this site is, it’s an all-purpose place to upload art, post writing, and discuss things related to my various projects. As of now, it’s a bit on the cozy side, but I have lots planned for features and articles, so stay tuned! The about page contains a bit more info, so click there if you’d like to know more. And don’t be afraid to leave a comment if there’s a specific question you’d like answered! Currently, I’m residing alongside my good friend, a human (Family Hominidae) who has been helping me navigate the world of vertebrates and work on my novel, so you might hear from them too, though don’t expect it too often.

At this moment, I am hard at work revising my novel, though its name shall remain a secret for now. To summarize the world in a single sentence, the surface is ruled by warring kingdoms of magic-using vertebrates, while a secret world of technologically-advanced insects hides wherever they can. In this story, you’ll get to know two characters: a young mage who seeks out the bugkin to find a cure for his progressively-worsening illness, and a fly who guides him while trying to maintain their secrets from the wider world. It'll be some time before it's ready for bookshelves, but you can click over to the world page to learn more about the world and characters. More articles and concept art will be added over the coming months, so keep an eye on my Tumblr to stay informed!

But that is a long-term goal, and only one of many. In addition to making illustrations for this site and the novel, I am also planning on participating in Artfight this July! I’m looking forward to making plenty of art and seeing what the denizens of the internet have been designing. On this page you can see some additional art, including some characters from projects still in their early stages. As for this site, you can expect to see some new articles added to the world page, including character bios and information on some of the wildlife of Cordhan. I have lots to post, and I’m excited to show you all what I’ve been cooking!

B.T. Polistes