Finished streaming! I'm so glad I got to try this out, and that it was well received ^^ As always, if you missed the stream (or just want to listen again) VoDs are available on my Picarto page - https://picarto.tv/Malachyte/videos

If anyone has suggestions for how to improve the reading stream, or just any feedback in general, please do get in touch! I want to make these reading streams a fun occasional treat, and I want them to be as enjoyable as possible.

The next stream will be Thursday the 24th for a Monster Top YCH!

I'm behind schedule and feeling a bit unwell, so I decided to postpone the stream and YCH tomorrow and give myself more time to work on my current queue before then.

The makeup date for the stream will instead be:
Monday, Oct. 28th from 9am to 2pm EDT

Once I have details confirmed for the YCH, I'll post about it as well! Expect those by this weekend.

Slight change of plans for the stream today. I'm still feeling a bit unwell, so I'm working slower than I'd like. I'll be working on the YCH concept itself on stream today, followed by various other projects.

Once the YCH is finished and I have an example made, it'll go on sale for slots. Sorry to delay it so long!

Art [NSFW] | Mic [Off] | Audio [On]
https://picarto.tv/Malachyte

Finished streaming. Still a ways to go on the YCH, but it's about 2/3 done now. Thanks for coming and hanging out while I work!

Here's a WIP of the art so far. NSFW!

Pardon the informal nature, but it seems I've messed up regarding my billing and was charged to the wrong card for a bill, leaving me $120 overdrafted. I already called to ask if they could move it to the correct account, but was told it's not possible, so I need to get this covered by tonight or face overdraft fees.

My solution; I'd like to offer 2 preorder slots for the YCH I recently worked on. I apologize for the lack of a finished example, but hopefully the WIP gives a good idea of where the finished piece is headed.

Details
- Piece will be fully rendered with highlights/shading, etc.
- Estimated completion date will be 2 weeks from today
- Monster slot: $75 to re-skin, additional cost for any re-drawing
- Bottom slot: $125 base, additional for extra limbs, wings, or exceptionally large/small statures
- Payment through Paypal invoice
- Any genitalia configuration on bottom slot OK
- Able to change expression on bottom slot
- Message me if interested

Alternatively, you can also donate over Ko-Fi, if you feel comfortable doing so. Thank you 🙏
https://ko-fi.com/malachyte

I was able to secure the 2 pre-order slots and get things covered. Thank you so, so much!!

Tonight is my last dedicated Halloween stream, where I'll be reading my most favorite short horror story ever, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. I'll be starting at 7pm EDT and going for about 2 hours. If I finish reading and talking about the story early, we'll switch over to some art for a bit ^^

Stream will be on https://picarto.tv/Malachyte/ as usual! A recording will be available for about a week if you miss the stream but still want to listen, and then will only be available to stream subscribers after that.

I hope to see you there!

It is time. All Hallow's Eve, Devil's Night, Mischief Night. Whatever you call it, it's a night for a scare.

Come join me as I read The Yellow Wallpaper aloud, followed by some discussion of the themes therein, and some chitchat about what scares you.

cw: Gaslighting, sexism, post-partum depression, mental illness.

Read-aloud [Mature] | Mic [On] | Audio [On]
https://picarto.tv/Malachyte

Finished streaming! I had an EXCELLENT time reading this, oh my goodness. This really is such an amazing short story, and I'm glad I was able to share it with you all. The discussion afterwards about the themes it presents was very fulfilling, and chilling.

I ended up winding down with some doodling, and posed a question that's been on my mind for a while. Is chocolate candy?

The answer is obvious, of course; no, it is chocolate. Candy is candy. I'll fight you behind the basketball court IRL about it.

(Unless otherwise specified, all streams will be on Picarto)

This month has both the election in the US and Thanksgiving, so I had to squeeze my stream slots together a bit to make room for those events. I'm looking forward to playing Potion Craft some more, as it's been a bit since I last dove in, and I also find it very relaxing. I think we'll all need something relaxing this month.

Friday the 8th, 10am to 5pm* - Art stream: doing a test round of a Monster YCH [NSFW]
Monday the 11th, 8am to 10am - Game stream: Potion Craft
Friday the 15th, 2pm to 8pm - Art stream: offering rough sketch slots [Maybe NSFW]
Thursday the 21st, 8am to 2pm - Art stream: working through my queue [NSFW]
Friday the 22nd, 6pm to 8pm - Game stream: Potion Craft

I may add more streams if my schedule allows, any updates to streams will be found here and on Bluesky!

*All times in Eastern Standard.

I need to draw something nice for myself. Today is hard.

Art [SFW] | Mic [Off] | Audio [On]
https://picarto.tv/Malachyte

F**k it, we're watching Speed Racer (2008), the best movie of all time. Buckle up

Done streaming for now, I have an appointment to keep. I love you all very, very much. And genuinely, if you feel bad right now and you have about 2.5 hours, try watching Speed Racer. It just might do you good. You can buy it on YT pretty cheap.

Starting up now after a small delay. I may switch back and forth between being on mic and being muted, not sure yet. My mood is, needless to say, wildly swinging all over the place.

Art [NSFW] | Mic [Mixed] | Audio [On]
https://picarto.tv/Malachyte

Finished streaming! I'm gonna go put my cooked brain on ice. Thanks for coming while I worked on stuff, it was a nice time!

Stream reminder! Tomorrow from 8am to 10am EST, I'll be playing Potion Craft to start the day off with a relaxing mood. Hope to see you there for some lovely herb crunching 🌿

Stream is starting shortly; I'm looking to give you all a nice calming vibe today while I crunch up my little ingredients and talk about random things for 2 hours. Hope to see you there~

Potion Craft [Game] | Mic [On] | Audio [On]
https://picarto.tv/Malachyte

Finished streaming! I've finally completed chapter III, and have my first part of the alchemy machine repaired! I'm so excited to get into this part of the game.

Streaming in about an hour and a half! I may be a bit late to start.

I don't have any slots available for the stream (I didn't plan properly, sorry!) but I'd love for folks to come and hang out all the same. I'll try and stream again next week and offer some more slots!