We’ve seen monkeys paint. Even elephants. But is this beetle the new star of the art world?
Meet Spike the Beetle.
The stag beetle is an artiste, of sorts.
He made this.
Seriously. Look at this.
Some posts have had to be moved around, so here again: Spike’s very first piece ever. please be nice to him. pic.twitter.com/IIhOVI0POE
— Spike the Beetle (@SpikeTheBeetle) July 6, 2017
He’s only been on Twitter for a few days, and already amassed almost 20,000 followers. Just a few thousand on Instagram, so far.
And, little wonder. Because, this.
he’s back, and improving his form.
good luck! pic.twitter.com/6v0CpdJVQP— Spike the Beetle (@SpikeTheBeetle) July 4, 2017
Spike is 6-months-old and lives with his owner in Japan.
Here’s everything else you’d ever want to know about him.
And he’s — understandably — a little full of himself.
royalty. 👑 pic.twitter.com/lzQQBFvfqC
— Spike the Beetle (@SpikeTheBeetle) July 4, 2017
But heck, when you’re a beetle and can do this, you get a pass on the snobbery.
do you like it? pic.twitter.com/iaqZKI5HBY
— Spike the Beetle (@SpikeTheBeetle) July 4, 2017
Can’t. Stop. Watching.
art is hard. if you need a break, that’s okay. pic.twitter.com/HMDOIPYUrs
— Spike the Beetle (@SpikeTheBeetle) July 7, 2017
Keep an eye on this little fella.
(Though, it’s tough to look away.)