Kathaja Krim

@kathaja.com

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In love with the Strange. art ⬥ writing ⬥ OCs ⬥ aliens ⬥ monsters ⬥ sci-fi she/her, 30s, Austrian I'm trying™ to write a book [ #Fremdling ]. www.kathaja.com ⬥ linktr.ee/kathaja Find my art & original species in my Feeds tab ↓

Photo of a sketchbook with multiple sketches of an alien person, my OC Rhaski (species: Zhor Khat). Rhaski appears humanoid with reptilian features. He has pointed ears, slits for a nose, thin lips and two draconic tips sitting at his chin. His features are somewhat sharp and pointy looking. In his eyebrow are two thorn-like piercings. Two sketches are in focus. The first shows Rhaski from the front, glancing sideways with judgmental, slanted eyes. The second shows him laughing with his head thrown back. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital sketches of a flying creature, called Maardru, with its rider, a Nan-Te'gah. The first sketch shows both the creature and its rider while flying. The second sketch shows a close-up of the rider in front view while they spread their own wings and lift off the creature's back. The third sketch shows the creature's head and the rider next to it, touching its snout affectionately.
Fineliner sketch of an alien (species: Srella) in front view, with angular, but slightly rounded head shapes. Instead of eyes they have long curved slits. The mouth is thin and softly downturned. On top of the head are two large horns curving upwards in a shape akin to a horse shoe. Two smaller horns are positioned at the side of the head where the ears would be. There are also two parallel lines that run from their bottom lip down to their chin and neck ending past their collarbones. Notes next to the sketch: "thick vs. think shapes. Thin mouth, almost no lips. Angular shapes. Long neck." Art by Kathaja Krim.
Fineliner sketch of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) with four thick head tendrils sprouting from the crown and the back of their head. Below those tendrils are thinner tendrils that flow around their shoulders akin to hair. The face of the alien is similar to a human's, with large white eyes, but no discernable nose. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Photo of a pencil drawing, a mechanical pencil and a blender. The drawing shows a slightly animalistic, alien hand with five short digits and sharp, dark claws. The hand is of the Arka species.
Fineliner sketch of an alien (species: Srella) with a mostly organic head and a mechanical body. The head features two prominent horns and thin curved slits that are eyes. The body looks humanoid, but is built from synthetic material which still leaves a somewhat organic impression. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Fineliner sketch of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) from a slight bottom-up angle. Their four thick head tendrils float around the crown of their head, while thinner tendrils flow around their shoulders, akin to hair. The upper body of the alien is humanoid, the lower body is snake-like with two long limbs sitting at their hips. They hold one arm in front of them, showing off elongated fingers floating in the water as well. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Fineliner sketch of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) with four thick head tendrils floating around their head and many thinner tendrils floating around their shoulders. They look directly at the viewer with large, white eyes. Art by Kathaja Krim.
A drawing of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) with long tendrils instead of hair. Their upper body is rather humanoid whilst their lower body resembles a snake. At their hips they have two extra limbs, one on each side, that reach down along with their snake-tail. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Fineliner sketch of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) with four thick head tendrils sprouting from the crown and the back of their head. Below those tendrils are thinner tendrils that flow around their shoulders akin to hair. The face of the alien is similar to a human's, with large white eyes, but no discernable nose. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Fineliner doodle of an alien head (species: Srella). The alien is vaguely humanoid shaped, with two curved slits for eyes and a dash for a mouth with no discernible lips. The head is framed with tendrils reminiscent of an axolotl and two horns sitting on top. Noticeable are two parallel lines that run from the lower lip across the chin and throat and fade out after the collarbones. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art of my OCs Zhaikes and Lara, in color! Zhaikes has greenish tones, from skin to bio-armor. Lara has light skin with red hair and an olive green top. Her eyes are green too. They stand next to each other, while Zhaikes has one of his wing-lile limbs bent over Lara. He looks grumpy and says "What are you looking at...?". Lara seems friendly saying "Hi".
Digital art which explains the wing anatomy of an alien species called Nan-Te'gah. The left illustration shows the alien in full size. Their wings are single butterfly-like elements that are situated along their arms. When the wings are folded, they look like spines pointing backwards. The illustrations on the right depict the extended wing elements. They fold forward while creating a wing-like shape. The alien's base color is beige with orange accents along the wing arms and secondary arms. The wings, when open, have additional colors, looking like the color accents smear into the wing membrane, creating a slick, oil-like appearance. Text on page: When the wings are folded, they are positioned along the arms and point backwards. Finger spines tend to spread more widely depending on the position of the fingers, while arm spines are held closer together. Fingers point slightly outwards to make room for the spines. Each wing element consists of an upper and a lower spine. The lower spine is shorter and thinner. Wing hands have 7 digits. 1 thumb, 3 upper fingers and 3 thinner lower fingers. Finger spines have 3 joints, while arm spines only have 2. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Pencil art mixed with digital painting of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta). The alien has tendrils for hair and two long additional tendrils along their tail. Their skin has several glowing markings. Even their eyes are fully white and glow as well. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Pencil art mixed with digital painting of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta). The alien has tendrils for hair. Their skin has several glowing markings. Even their eyes are fully white and glow as well. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital sketch of my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat), an alien man with reptilian features and four antennae on his head. The sketch shows Zhaikes from behind, while he is glancing over his shoulder. Along his spine and neck is a line of scales. The left side of his face is scarred. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Screenshot of chapter00, with the timestamp [2016.05.23 08:20].
Screenshot of a blog article on my website showing the beginning of my book. A big title says "Kapitel 00: Lara" (EN: Chapter 00: Lara) followed by a timestamp and a subtitle "Im Licht des Gegners" (EN: In the light of the enemy). Below is the first paragraph, but cut off.
Traditional fineliner sketch with ink-wash shading of an alien being (species: Nan-Te'gah) wearing something akin to a spacesuit. The alien's head and four large head-appendages are completely covered with the suit, with only a strip of transparent material revealing the face. They have two eyes, slits for a nose and two prominent pointed teeth. Parts of their face are platted with a skull-like structure, which is part of their natural armor. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital sketch of my OC Zhaikes, an alien character (species: Zhor Khat). The sketch shows Zhaikes in profile. He tilts his head back, his mouth open in a pained cry. His expression is marked by sadness and frustration. The four antennae on his head support the expression by pointing forward while aligning with his face. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Pencil art of a creature's head in side-view, the Ozyres. The creature is snarling, showing off its crooked teeth and a long tongue. Its eye is purely white with a soft glow. It has two ears which are set back, underlining the aggressive pose. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Sketch of Sylran, a beastly character in side-view (species: Darakay). Sylran's face has broad, feline features, a sharp jawline, and prominent cheekbones with three piercings near his temples. His ears lie flat against his head and are slightly longer than typical cat ears. His body is bulky, with a thick neck and fluffy fur down his back. A few thin, dark spines protrude from the fur on his neck. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital sketch of my OCs Lara and Zhaikes. The first is a human woman with long hair and the second an alien man (species: Zhor Khat) with insectoid and reptile features. Zhaikes rests his chin against Lara's neck while softly touching her with his antennae. Lara glimpses at him with an affectionate expression. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Art of my alien OC Zhaikes showing off his pointed teeth in a snarling grimace.
Sketch of Sylran, a beastly character in side-view (species: Darakay). Sylran's face has broad feline features, a sharp jaw line and pronounced cheekbones with three piercings on the upper end close to his temples. His ears lie flat to his head and and are slightly longer than a cat's. His body is massive, with a thick neck and fluffy fur on the back. There are also a couple of thin, dark spines poking out of the neck fluff. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Screenshot of a label on an anonymous account that says "Unfollowed 500+ in the last month".
Digital reference sheet of an alien character, Zhaikes Nazkarath (species: Zhor Khat), showing Zhaikes' head and shoulders in three angles: front, side and 3/4 view. Zhaikes is a buff alien man with a flat reptilian nose, pointed ears and several horns swooping along his head. He has four antennae, scales along his spine and two draconian tips on his chin. Text on page: Antennae: His 4 antennae, called Raks?van, are located at his temples and neck. They consist of 3 main elements and 1 additional short element at the base. The first and second elements are usually held in an angled position, but can also be fully extended. Last element is segmented and may curl slightly. Symbols: The 3 symbols on his chest resemble tattoos. They mean guidance, protection, and strength. Scars: The right side of his face, his left shoulder, and his upper arm are covered in scars. Expressions: Most of Zhaikes? facial expressions are stern, confident, haughty or angry. When he smiles, it is often a mixture of smugness, challenge, and humor.
Screenshot of my results: 0.0025, Text below says: You're seeing differences that most colour scientists would call noise. If you're not already calibrating displays for a living, you're leaving money on the table.
Screenshot of my results: 0.0025, Text below says: You're seeing differences that most colour scientists would call noise. If you're not already calibrating displays for a living, you're leaving money on the table.
A photo of an iPad screen showing a sketchy artwork of a monstrous man, Zhaikes, hugging a human woman, Lara. art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art of Lara, a human woman, hugging Zhaikes, an alien man. Lara stands over Zhaikes and has her arms around his neck, while pressing his head to her chest. Zhaikes seems to be indecisive, his hand hovering next to Lara with his fingers being curled. While he likes the experience, he is unsure if he may reciprocate the hug. One tiny detail to notice: On the inside of Zhaikes' wrist is a small symbol that looks just like my artist logo. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art of a monstrous but humanoid alien (species: Nan-Te'gah). The alien has their head tilted down and glances up menacingly. They have a crude bone-like structure on their face, with strangely aesthetic swirls and tips. They have ears too, which are more like thick appendages attached to the head. Their skin color is a light low saturated green with red scattered stripes. The eye is cerulean blue. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art of an alien character, Zhaikes, looking as grumpy as ever. His right eye and part of his face are covered with a metallic mask. In the center of the mask is a round shape that indicates his eye which glows slightly.
Drawing of a reptilian alien character (species: Vortecc) with three thick tendrils on their head. They have six eyes, three on each side of their elongated snout. Two pairs are open, showing completely black eyes, and the last pair is closed. Art by Kathaja Krim.
My result of the color challenge, 43.29 out of 50 points. It shows 5 colors in green-ish tones. Below a text says "Genuinely unsetting accuracy. Please find a hobby."
Screenshot of Bluesky's message composer with a bit of text and an image. The option to add alt text and the alt text reminder are highlighted.
Pencil art of a creature's head in side-view, the Ozyres. The creature is snarling, showing off its crooked teeth and a long tongue. Its eye is purely white with a soft glow. It has two ears which are set back, underlining the aggressive pose. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Close up of a purple alien creature with long legs and a head framed with four broad appendages, akin to cat-ears.
Digital art of an alien creature, a long-legged predator with purple skin and a row of red spikes along the side of its body. Darker fins run along its spine and tail. The head is framed with four broad, pointed appendages. Next to the main art is a sketch of the creature's head with its mouth open showing long, sharp teeth. Text on page: Creature of Qu'tar, Before the Change. The creatures of Qu'tar tend to be colorful, even the predators. Later, they lost these colors due to the Change, and became much darker. Don't be fooled by their cuteness. They have teeth. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Expression challenge with my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat) showing his head eight times, each with a different expressions. They are: smug, angry with a snarl, goofy with tongue sticking out, crying without tears, looking nice, being awkwardly in love and grumpy. The four antennae on his head underline each expression, by being held in respective positions. The heads are colored with a light solid gray. The first head has an additional soft shading. The last head is fully colored. Text on page: Even though he doesn’t gesture much when he is speaking, his Raks‘van move with his emotions. He doesn’t shed tears when he is sad, but he still feels the emotional pain. When Lara asks him to stop looking so stern all the time. Be nice, be nice, be nice… (in a speech bubble next to the nice head), His default expression (next to the grumpy head). Art by Kathaja Krim.
My alien OC Zhaikes trying to look nice, while his expression seems a little forced, and a speech bubble saying "Be nice, be nice, be nice...". His antennae are held closely to his face and he sports a tight but friendly smile. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Traditional drawing of a reptilian, insectoid looking alien (species: Tar'nex) with an elongated snout and big teeth. The shoulders, chest and parts of their face are covered with an exoskeleton. On the back of their head and neck they have several thick cable-like appendages that hang down their shoulders. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art. My interpretation of the rat coin purse meme, showing the coin purse with the rat as a creature with eldritch horror vibes. Its mouth and purse-body sprout several noodly tentacles. The tail is attached with a chain to the purse. A speech bubble says "Give coin". All in all it looks like it would eat more than just coins. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Line art of an alien character, Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat), with his eyes closed and a smug grin. He is seemingly saying something that he is very sure about. His antennae underline the self-opinionated expression. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Logo of Procreate, an art app for the iPad.
Zhaikes showing a soft lopsided smile while revealing the tips of his pointed teeth. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Line art version of an expression challenge with my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat) showing his head eight times, each with a different expressions. They are: irritated, sad, an awkward and lopsided smile, repulsed, shocked, a happy laugh, startled spitting, and a furious scream. The four antennae on his head underline each expression, by being held in respective positions. Text on page: What...? (Speech bubble) Scarred half of his face is numb and does not move properly. Almost never laughs as freely as this. Startled expressions are rare, as he is not easily surprised. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Expression challenge with my OC Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat) showing his head eight times, each with a different expressions. They are: irritated, sad, an awkward and lopsided smile, repulsed, shocked, a happy laugh, startled spitting, and a furious scream. The four antennae on his head underline each expression, by being held in respective positions. The heads are colored gray and shaded with a soft light. Text on page: What...? (Speech bubble) Scarred half of his face is numb and does not move properly. Almost never laughs as freely as this. Startled expressions are rare, as he is not easily surprised. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Mugge's expression sheet of many different expressions. It ranges from surprise to smugness to laughter to anger and tears. Divided into columns A through D and rows 1 through 4.
Digital art which explains the wing anatomy of an alien species called Nan-Te'gah. The left illustration shows the alien in full size. Their wings are single butterfly-like elements that are situated along their arms. When the wings are folded, they look like spines pointing backwards. The illustrations on the right depict the extended wing elements. They fold forward while creating a wing-like shape. The alien's base color is beige with orange accents along the wing arms and secondary arms. The wings, when open, have additional colors, looking like the color accents smear into the wing membrane, creating a slick, oil-like appearance. Text on page: When the wings are folded, they are positioned along the arms and point backwards. Finger spines tend to spread more widely depending on the position of the fingers, while arm spines are held closer together. Fingers point slightly outwards to make room for the spines. Each wing element consists of an upper and a lower spine. The lower spine is shorter and thinner. Wing hands have 7 digits. 1 thumb, 3 upper fingers and 3 thinner lower fingers. Finger spines have 3 joints, while arm spines only have 2. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art of Zhaikes, an alien man, with a grim expression. He has four insectoid antennae, reptilian nose and pointed ears. His face and his shoulder are covered in scars. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital art which explains the wing anatomy of an alien species called Nan-Te'gah. The left illustration shows the alien in full size. Their wings are single butterfly-like elements that are situated along their arms. When the wings are folded, they look like spines pointing backwards. The illustrations on the right depict the extended wing elements. They fold forward while creating a wing-like shape. The alien's base color is beige with orange accents along the wing arms and secondary arms. The wings, when open, have additional colors, looking like the color accents smear into the wing membrane, creating a slick, oil-like appearance. Text on page: When the wings are folded, they are positioned along the arms and point backwards. Finger spines tend to spread more widely depending on the position of the fingers, while arm spines are held closer together. Fingers point slightly outwards to make room for the spines. Each wing element consists of an upper and a lower spine. The lower spine is shorter and thinner. Wing hands have 7 digits. 1 thumb, 3 upper fingers and 3 thinner lower fingers. Finger spines have 3 joints, while arm spines only have 2. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Pencil drawing of an alien (species: Tar'nex) in side-view. The alien has a prolonged head that is enveloped with an exoskeleton from top and bottom. The maw is open, as the alien screams while spit is flying from the teeth. The teeth are huge, reminiscent of a crocodile. On the back of the head and neck there are 4 pairs of cable-like tendrils sticking into the air. The drawing is shaded digitally with muted, purple colors. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Drawing of two people, the human woman Lara and the alien man Zhaikes. The human is shorter and reaches up to the elongated tips of his chin. He leans down and stares at her a little confused. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital reference sheet of an alien character, Zhaikes Nazkarath (species: Zhor Khat), showing Zhaikes' head and shoulders in three angles: front, side and 3/4 view. Zhaikes is a buff alien man with a flat reptilian nose, pointed ears and several horns swooping along his head. He has four antennae, scales along his spine and two draconian tips on his chin. Text on page: Antennae: His 4 antennae, called Raks‘van, are located at his temples and neck. They consist of 3 main elements and 1 additional short element at the base. The first and second elements are usually held in an angled position, but can also be fully extended. Last element is segmented and may curl slightly. Symbols: The 3 symbols on his chest resemble tattoos. They mean guidance, strength, and protection. Scars: The right side of his face, his left shoulder, and his upper arm are covered in scars. Expressions: Most of Zhaikes‘ facial expressions are stern, confident, haughty or angry. When he smiles, it is often a mixture of smugness, challenge, and humor.
Mugge's expression sheet of many different expressions. It ranges from surprise to smugness to laughter to anger and tears. Divided into columns A through D and rows 1 through 4.
Art of Zhaikes by @mecharoar.bsky.social. Zhaikes is facing forward looking as menacing as ever.
Digital art of an alien person, Zhaikes (species: Zhor Khat), from a top down angle. Zhaikes is glancing over his shoulder with a grim expression. The angle gives us a view onto the broad scales running along his spine and two of his four extra limbs that are positioned at his shoulder blades. In comparison to the original post, his scales here are more pronounced and the beginnings of his extra limbs are covered in scales too. His back muscles are slightly leaner and the lines sharper. Art by Kathaja Krim.
Digital sketch of the artwork in the second image. It shows rough lines and construction lines of muscles and scales. The sketch is filled with a flat grey. The background is a soft radial gradient that indicates the lighting.
A drawing of an aquatic alien (species: Karyta) with long tendrils instead of hair. Their upper body is rather humanoid whilst their lower body resembles a snake. At their hips they have two extra limbs, one on each side, that reach down along with their snake-tail. Art by Kathaja Krim.