James Blake: Art & Writing

22/06/2026

The Folks of Bearshire
New Characters for 2026

[independent artist, Folks of Bearshire, indie comic, animals, q***r artist, Cosy, Mascot Characters, big personalities, video game inspiration]

22/06/2026

01/06/2026

Happy (international) Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨️

This month like most months will consist of me drawing more camp silly animals and gay stuff!
Thank you for continuing to follow me and indulging my ongoing project!
(Side note: every character here is under the LGBTQ+ umbrella... and these are just the out ones 👀)

Stay strong! Be Q***r! Be Here! You are loved!

31/05/2026

The Folks of Bearshire: Special Guest (s)
⭐️ Daniel and Orlando ⭐️
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After 25 years of their relationship and 23 years of their civil partnership my friends Daniel and Orlando got married. As a long term friend I'm thrilled for them, however, this is also coinciding with their with their move to Spain! 🇪🇸

This is my way to say thank you to them for helping me when I was a young q***r adult, develop into the 32 year old mess I am today! 😅
was a lifeline for me and I'm proud to carry it on in your stead! Wishing you nothing but the best with your move and your new life! 💕

30/05/2026

The Folks of Bearshire: Special Guest
⭐️ Doja Cat ⭐️
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Last Saturday, I got to go see Doja Cat alongside my sister and my niece! It was a fantastic night and she gave an unforgettable performance! I got really dressed up and even picked up a beret to match.

For Doja's Folk design I had to draw her as a cat... I was tempted to do a cow for classic track 'MOOO!' however I had a stronger concept for a cat themed outfit. In 2023 for the Met Gala, Doja wore an outfit inspired Karl Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette. If you've never seen her being interviewed whilst wearing this outfit, please look up 'Doja Cat Met Gala Interview' it's hilarious. Naturally my thought process was to merge Doja and Choupette even further.

10/05/2026

The Folks of Bearshire
26. Bradley the Black Bear
Alternative Costume A

- Full Biker -

Safety is key, especially on the streets. When Bradley first got his driving licence at 18, he wasn't so careful. Going out in nothing, but a helmet and a pair of shorts, Bradley was speeding around on his motorbike, pulling stunts, thinking he was hot stuff… until he crashed into an ice cream van. Breaking an arm and a leg, Bradley was lucky that was it! After being scolded by his doctors and his parents, Bradley had the fear put into him. Years later, Bradley always makes the effort to put on a full protective suit whenever he's making a longer or faster journey… or if he wants to show off!