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Good morning guys! The weekend is here! This one might be a little disjointed or short because I did too much stuff yesterday and then only slept like 4 hours LMAO

It was a good week though! I got quite a few placeholders done and I finished the book cover for Love Like Drowning! [ There may still be some small tweaks ahead for printing but the author has approved it in general! ]

[ Please don't repost my stuff to social media | Пожалуйста, не публикуйте мои работы в TikTok. ]

And here's the final front and back images for the book cover!

I've been asked a few times when the new book cover will be available to buy, and I'm not sure yet! It needs to go through an approval and proof process with Amazon, which could take 3-5 weeks. Don't worry- I'll tell everyone here when it's ready!

In other news, my bedroom upgrade is now complete- I got an ikea bookshelf and now it's all done!

[ sorry pic quality isnt that great, my phone isnt that good at dark photography ]

This shelf is nice cuz it has two drawers at the bottom for the rest of my books, and I can display the ones I really want to :D [ its the ikea BRIMNES shelf ]

Yesterday after the stream I went with my friends to the old city fort and did a spooky mystery solving thing with actors and puzzles. It was really fun!

Willow corner!

Willow helping build the bookshelf

POV she is about to Get You

And now I must run off and post this early because I gotta go back out and help 2 of my friends move this morning 😂 I probably won't be able to answer people's questions until later than usual this time, so please don't feel like I'm ignoring you on purpose! I'm just kinda overbooked this weekend and then will likely be nursing a headache later LMAO

Anyways, thank you so much for your support! Happy start of spooky season! And see you next week!

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Leah

OHHH MY GOOODDD

Pastel

Take care, Gato🫶

Zie

Seeing notifications of your updates always makes my week better, thank you so much for your art. It's so good to be alive.

needleconsumer

OH GATO YOU SPOIL US SO 🌸🌸🌸

WeirdSmolBean

BARKING THE MIRROW ONE AND THE WAY MC FALLS BEHIND GRRR HE JUST LOOKS TOO GOOD

Luarion_

Good Weekend Gato! Its amaizing that you are having a good time!, i love the cover from the book, and more updates from Ykmet Lawrence! 😽

Ventis Latte

"theres somthing strange about you" OH MY GOD I NEED HIM INSIDE MY INTESTINES RIGHT NOW????

femratxz

omg the white clovers for the book illustration is too pretty 🥹 your foliage and background work is so good… a gato of all trades

Piercer

OMG I LOVE THE PLACEHOLDERS, ESPECIALLY THE ANIMATION ONE AND MIRROR ONE

Cookie

Omg Lawrence's appearance in ykmet looks more unsettling, I luv ittt!!!

LykWolf

GATO YOU BLESS USSS

HyacinthArts

OMG THE NEW BEDROOM LOOKS SO CHIC! and the perspective change from the chair to Law is just so cool :00 AND WILLOWWW

Dipply

HOO that gif is nice. The movement and that sprite of Law scratches the inside of my brain more than his knife is going to. Mm

Rotten God

I love all your work, Gato!! (⁠。⁠・⁠ω⁠・⁠。⁠)⁠ノ⁠♡

Freakmutt

Sad to have missed the live yesterday💔💔 the book covers look absolutely amazing!!, Really excited to see more with Lawrence especially with this Mirror scene!! Hope you have a good rest of your weekend! Take care🫶

Tony Carter

The water looks insanely good. I wanna dip in haha. I love your art so much, you're one of my fav artists of all time. ❤️ Take care.

Bambi Burton

wow that mirror shot looks amazing !!

Samuel

you have land of the lustruous manga??? I LOVE THAT!!

Ume_22

AWEEEE I'm happy that u had a really nice week Gato<3 you work so hard with full passion and I'm amazed everytime whenever I see your work. Any kind of work! Art,games,writing,building... anything basically! Thank you Gato<3 (Do u recommend that bookshelf....? I need a new shelf and the one you got looks really nice, especially that it has 2 drawers)

Pineapplecasket

Please be careful helping move things!! Would hate to hear that you tweaked something again 🥺 But AHHHH the bookshelf and fairy lights all out together look so cozy. I love the little bird skull decoration too. Can't wait to talk back to Lawrence after he calls us strange (only to get decked in the face). Because how dare you, dude. 😂😂

ResidentReptile

I am so fucking hard for Lawrence in the mirror (love the bird skull on your shelf btw)

witchilations

Im so in love with the way you do perspective changes they make everything so much more immersive

Gatobob

I totally recommend it! I think its the best design cuz I love having some hidden storage for stuff I dont want to display. I actually have 2 now [ the other is in my living room ] It's also pretty easy to build and the drawers are smooth and nice

Maman

You got me so curious bout the last law law photo oh my goooooddd (also wee chair tipping) I'm glad you're out and about!!! Have fun 💖

Nagito Komeada

YESSS STREAM WAS SO FUN EVERYTHING LOOKS SO GREAT AND I CANT BELIEVE I GOT TO MEET CARS

Alex_Da_Best

Can I perhaps steal Willow from you👀

Gatobob

Dont worry, there's gonna be a ton of people helping so it should be light work! And good luck talking back, his hand is in MCs mouth LMAO

Moonless!!

Is that land of the lustrous i see on that shelf? Delish.

tito

I really like the way he looks in the mirror

isalaw

OMGGG LAWRENCE YOURE PERFECT, ILYYY💕💕

jackknifeJaws

The book covers look great !! The effects on the second placeholder are good too, I like the perspective on it:)

Seven

The bedroom looks absolutely wonderful!! And the shelf is really cool, I’d love to have one just like it!! Also I really like that shadowy, eerie icon featuring Lawrence And I’m glad you’re taking some time to relax with friends, I think that’s important

catie 🌷

i hired this willow to Stare at you

Ginny

Good luck with helping your friends move, hope it goes well for everyone! Update looks SO interesting, that mirror picture with Law has so much dread in it, freaking love that!

arseni

give willow a biiiiiig kiss !!!! lovely updates gato :3

Pineapplecasket

One man's threats is another man's kink 😏🩷 lmao

Sooty

That animated placeholder is SO GOOD -- youve fed us well this week 😋

Ruxpin.exe

I SEE THAT LEIGH BARDUGO. The third book comes out this month 👀

Barghest shadows

I missed nearly all of the back cover drawing streams, so seeing it all finished was amazing, that water affect is stunning. Hope you don't get a headache later on, I'm far to familiar with how debilitating they can be (stupid migraines)

Ruxpin.exe

Placing your head gently in strades freezer next to the peas

kajerone

Ohhhhh these are all delicious!! And dude the cover art is incredible omg??? Excellent water rendering, that is impressive as all hell!!

Mae Mae

gato you gotta stop feeding my delusions

P4N1DA

I looove your bedroom !! I always wondered what books you read hehe

Lolhopetch

The animated placeholder looks AMAZING AHH this is genuinely gonna be great 🥹🥹 the new mechanics and expressions are so exciting to think about 😋😋 I still have a shelf from ikea i need to put up lmaoo 😭😩 This is gonna be a masterpiece when its done I know it 🥺🥺 Unfortunately this is gonna be my last saturday here for a while, maybe I'll come back once things on my end blow over but its unlikely 😔🙁 I wish everyone the very best! Please stay healthy and hydrated and well fed! 😋 Great job this week and good luck on all your future endeavors 🥺🫂🫶

Ashe

GATO DO YOU LIKE MONSTER?? AAAAH I'M GONNA CRY WITH EXCITEMENT >_<

Clownthulhu

I love the drawings of Lawrence!!!! They’re turning out so good! I want to recommend a book series or two because I saw that you’re into Dune. I just don’t know if you like fantasy or if it would be fine if I recommended anything to you.

6RobotMonster6

Obsessed with Lawrence looking down at us like a cat LOL thinking of cats willows big round eyes 😭💗 what a happy girl 💗 The cover art too is insane!! What a great start to the weekend

Ruxpin.exe

*insert Arthur fist*

Ruxpin.exe

How picky are you about it still being attached to your shoulders tho

c4berk1ttyy

ZOO WEE MAMA👀👀👀 i need him in my veins😔💔

Barghest shadows

When It's that bad I'd gladly take opportunity. Put me in with the peas

SpexTheShark

"Theres something strange about you" boy look who's talking! 🤣 amazing work as always, the book covers look incredible!

Ryy

gatobob, i just wanted to say, that my becoming of an adult is scary to me. actually going out, getting my own place and job are things i've always been terrified of even though i know i have to just get up and do it anyways. i've already started trying to get a job, and i think that's because you've inspired me. as a kid my depiction of adulthood has always been a bleak 'working at a job everyday and then coming home too tired to do anything i love', mixed in with loneliness and the general hatred of my coworkers. but seeing you being able to live life and doing the things you love as an adult, on your own, is gives me the hope i need right now. i'm happy you have a life worth living, and i hope you'll continue to share your hobbies with everyone else who loves your work just as much as me

Mari Zen

Saturday updates (after cleaning the house 😭) I'm happy to read that your spirits are lifting :3. Your art style is amazing, and it's clear you have a wonderful command of drawing (or art, as I call it). Lawrence's game is coming along really well (now I'm curious about the blood... is it coming from Lawrence's nose? 🤔😲), and I love the decor in your space—especially the spot with your books and the raven skull, hehe. P.S. Your kitty is adorable as always; a natural beauty, hehe 😍🐱

kiya

THIS ALL LOOKS AMAZING!! i cannot wait :3! also question, i was on steam last night and i couldnt find YKMET strade and TPOF anymore, i was wondering what happened?

renisa

your bedroom is really cooozy now, great work💪 who is this little guy on your bed? 👀

ShinanaEvangelian

It's always a treat to see these weekly progresses. It's coming along nicely. The book cover looks immaculate. Also, KITTY!😺

Nor

I love this sketch with Lawrence in the mirror SO MUCH—I’m really excited to see how it’ll look in the game now, aaaaah!!! The covers are just incredible—I’m thrilled!!! They’re so beautiful! And thanks for the streams—they were so much fun!

Gatobob

Maybe you logged out? They’re adult games so you have to be logged in to see them [ and in a country where they’re legal, for instance adult games arent allowed in germany ]

Gatobob

That would be Shane from Stardew Valley 😂 he’s my bed husband 😌

Fries

These are such lovely illustrations! So beautiful! ❣️

Cookie

I just noticed the monster n hellsing manga omgg gato thats so cool n peak!!

Kyriey

dude that drawing of him in the mirror goes HARD

ResidentReptile

IN mc's mouth??? he's not getting it back 🤭

Rainuu

HELP LAWRENCE JUMPSCARE GODS.

Taheca

I'm just going to eat your art. I'm just loving everything I see here. Also, super envious of your mystery solving adventure. Also also, I can tell from the picture that Willow was *indispensable* in getting your shelf built. Much like every cat that helps with assembling furniture.

Car

The .gif of him looking at you from above. UGAHEKLAJjslkdfh. The blood pooling over the lap and the blood spitting animation is so good too. And MC flexing their fingers adds a lot. Imagining Lawrence looming right over MC from that angle it really makes it seem like you can feel him breathing on your face. I can't wait to be in a room alone with him. Omg the original AVHR next to the other books ;o; baby's first story (I'm baby). It's like you got my whole deviantart account on your bookshelf with how long ago it feels like I wrote that story now. Forbidden early work.

Mind

Land of the Lustrous spotted, based

Gatobob

BTD was 10 years ago and this baby’s first game so it’s only fair 🤣

Gatobob

🙏 manifesting darlington demon dong

SimplyPixie

I have to say, I've been reading Love Like Drowning and I am so glad you told us about this book, I am loving it. Thank you Gato 😭

Ruxpin.exe

Good lord please yes. A couple more scenes of him on his knees in spellbound devotion wouldn’t hurt either heh

m3lody_XoXo

Kind Man Help Random Stranger Get Trough Their Menstruation. Lawrence is oh so kind 🥹

Kiki

The way his hair looks in the one where he’s behind us 🥰🥰 hes so beautiful eugh, my Disney Princess who can sing to birds (the horrors)

Moth

Aaaa the placeholders look so good!! I love Lawrence's face in the animation!!! I'm glad you're having a nice week:))

scarredbf

ugh these all look AMAZING... i love lawrence looking over you.. i cannot wait to devour him and wear his skin. also love your hellsing collection :B

peebsie

Hallo willow, hallo gato❤️ the updates and room look very lovely, you did a great job! I hope the move went well, and it looks like the old fort was a blast. I hope you’re feeling better health wise, much love to you, have a great week, alright?🫂❤️

Glob

the mirror image is so creepy and off-putting, I absolutely love it!!!!

Taheca

I have a question I've been meaning to ask: Did Law legitimately go to a tattoo place to get his arm tattoos done, or...? Because, like, I love the tattoos and the meaning behind them, but I've always had trouble imagining him being able to perform "normally" long enough to get the tattoos. But I've also always struggled to understand him, so I'm equally open to the idea that I'm just wrong on how difficult it'd be for him.

Gatobob

All I can tell you for now is that, yes, he did go to a legitimate tattoo place to have them done. That’s all I can say

Taheca

Honestly, that's enough for me! Thank you for the answer!

Dnnabi

OMGGG your room looks so cute, I love it. Btw I wanted to ask you something about Ren/Fox: would he like having chubby victims? Like, would he do anything special with that body type, or would he be into it? Hehehe

Gatobob

Sorry, I don't answer questions about canon outside the games- everything else is for players to decide!

Pup

you like land of the lustous??? :0 that's literally my favorite manga series!! we need season 2 so baddddd

S0ULBL00D

fav parts is Gatobob updates on life and Willow the will and hope of all our hearts ❤️

MarzBarz

Strange like ‘we’re nice to him’ or ‘you’re really uncanny and fucking scary’ strange? I think it would be funny if the mc had really bad uncanny valley vibes and scare the shit out of him

taki nijaki

OMG YOU READ MONSTER Peakkk

Mortimerina

Your cover art is amazing! I'm going to hold out and buy the book with your artwork specifically :з OMGGGG I already miss that apartment and that stupid chair and all the pretty plants!!! The weather shifts outside and Lawrence sleeping through the rain- Law is literally so pretty!! He was already a beauty in the old game, but now he's just…🫶 thank you for Lawrence, Gato 🥹🩵 Happy spooky season to you too!This fall has such a special vibe to it, I can't explain it!! 🌚 Also, what's your favorite season?:з

Gatobob

My favourite season has been fall for a long time, but these days I've become pretty partial to spring too! I walk outside a lot now and getting to go outside without a coat and snowboots after a long winter feels really good 😂

Nightmares

I have a random question, is there a confirmed race for strade?

hinananas

Just now learned you've got a patreon I FOLLOWED IMMEDIATLY, TYSM FOR LAWRENCE CONTENT I LOVE THAT STRANGE MAN 🙏🙏

Poppy

HELLSING!!! HELLSING MENTIONED!!!!🗣️🗣️🗣️🚨🚨‼️‼️ GATO KNOWS WHATS UP

Tony Carter

Of topic but how do you feel about people selling self made merch of your characters?

Gatobob

I love it! As long as it's their own art and not just selling prints of my art, I'm all for it! I actually own several fan made keychains myself LMAO It's also good because these days there's so many countries I can't ship to any more with my merch, so it's nice that people can still get something lovingly made from somewhere

Tony Carter

AAAH that's so cool!! :D thank you for the info <3

yea54

I saw this art and immediately thought of a question that's been in the back of my mind for a while I gotta ask you about this because I know you said you don't really answer questions about your characters, but for some reason I keep thinking Ren can't swim. I know he's fast and pretty agile, but I just can't picture him being a good swimmer for some reason. I don't even know why 😭 plus he has a tail wouldn't that weigh him down in the water or something?

🛤️🦌Bambi🦌🛤️

Amazing art as always!! Also, I know he doesn’t have a confirmed birthday but I’d like to propose one…October 24th…he’d be a scorpio, have lifepath 7, and his major arcana would be the devil which I think is all very fitting for him Scorpios are commonly suspicious, controlling, vengeful, obsessive, hold long grudges, emotionally extreme, and lack trust in others. Also associated with death and rebirth! Arcana XV, the Devil, represents obsession, attachment, temptation, unhealthy bonds, control, fixation, and being trapped by your own wants Life path 7, the seeker, is analytical, private, suspicious, and obsessed with understanding things deeper. He’d also be born in autumn and October birthdays are just cool. Ppl born in autumn for, whatever reason, tend to be taller than those born in other months I’ll admit i went so in depth just because i wanted to be able to draw birthday stuff but wanted a fitting date 🥹