Mackenzie & Socks

There’s something beautifully magical about seeing beloved Bluey characters grow up and begin families of their own—and artist Faeshirem has captured this vision so perfectly in their tender, heartfelt fanart of Mackenzie and Socks all grown up, now parents to two adorable pups named Rings and Artemis.

Set against a bright green landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies, this image radiates warmth and a deep familial bond. Mackenzie, ever the loyal and brave boy from his childhood, has matured into a strong yet gentle dad. His fur is now streaked with expressive dark and light patterns, and he wears a subtle pride on his face—he knows how lucky he is. Socks, once a playful toddler who grew up in the shadows of older cousins Bluey and Bingo, now glows with confidence and individuality. Her deep purple curls and soft lavender fur hint at her artistic, nurturing soul.

Their daughters—Rings and Artemis—are the shining lights of their lives. Rings, the older of the two, has inherited her dad’s curiosity and sense of wonder. She loves climbing trees, stargazing with a telescope, and pretending she’s a mighty adventurer. Artemis, slightly younger and always eager to keep up, is the family’s dreamer. She creates little moon maps in her drawing books, writes her own constellations, and believes every butterfly she sees is delivering a message from the sky.

As a family, their favorite time of day is the evening—when the sky turns dusky pink and the first stars begin to peek through. Mackenzie and Socks lead their girls on evening walks through the fields, where they play shadow games and tell stories about mythical dogs who live in the clouds. When they get home, they curl up on a big soft couch with cocoa in hand (and sometimes marshmallows for the pups), and Socks plays gentle music while Mackenzie reads from their favorite space storybook, Tales of the Night Sky.

On weekends, they visit art parks or quiet lakes, where Rings and Artemis can explore to their hearts’ content. Sometimes they pretend they’re on an expedition to another world; sometimes they simply lie on picnic blankets, watching birds fly by. Their family motto? "There’s magic in every moment—as long as we’re together."

Faeshirem’s art reminds us how fan creations can breathe new life into characters we’ve known since their earliest days. This beautiful family portrait of Mackenzie, Socks, Rings, and Artemis is more than just a piece of fanart—it’s a glimpse into a future filled with love, connection, and imagination.

Here’s to more stories like theirs. 💫