Frog Hat Illustration

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This illustration started as a joke between my husband and I. When we go hiking off leash, Nonoha likes to run through the forest collecting tons of horse flies. She’s too fast for them to bite, but they love transferring to the slow bipeds and senior dog. We were joking that she needs to carry a frog to eat all her horse fly friends so they leave us alone.

This illustration was pretty experimental for me. I don’t usually do illustrations, especially with background (even simple ones like this). I used coloured pencils for the line work to make it quicker and easier. I’m considering illustrating a book in this style, but it’s a huge project, and I’m still noodling if it’s feasible with my health. Either way, this was a fun piece to paint!

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Scuzzy in Pink and Yellow

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It’s been a while since I’ve painted my beautiful, sassy boy, Scuzzy cat. Here he is in my favourite colour scheme! Warm colours feel extra bright against natural wood, and this piece really glows in person.

I’m still experimenting with backgrounds and trying to figure out what I like. These little splashes were a lot of fun! I like how they’re more controlled than splatters and more saturated than a faded wet-in-wet wash.

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Learn to paint like this through my Skillshare classes: https://www.skillshare.com/en/user/squidtarts

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August Exclusive JUMBO Sticker – Axolotl!

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A new month means a new jumbo sticker! I’m not sure why I wanted to paint an axolotl (besides them being adorable), but I’m glad I did. This little cutie was really fun to draw and paint. Her goofy little feet are just too good!

This month’s sticker is extra special, because the exclusive sticker is holographic! This axolotl friend is covered in holographic bubbles that sparkle in the light and really complement her rainbow colours.

Jumbo, holographic axolotls are available through my Ko-fi and Patreon pages, or you can buy one directly through Etsy.

Standard 2.5” vinyl versions are available through Etsy and my website.

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Watercolour Raccoon on Wood

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Have a very vibrant raccoon! I had a mighty urge to paint a trash panda, and there was no one around to stop me. I really enjoyed painting the sharp, coarse fur on the face, and am very happy with the loose fur texture on the body. Striking a balance between sharp and fuzzy details is one of my biggest struggles, but I feel happy with how it turned out on this piece.

There are two versions of this little guy, because I couldn’t decide what to do with the negative space in the background. Do you prefer the purple or natural wood background best?

Learn to paint like this through my Skillshare classes: https://www.skillshare.com/en/user/squidtarts

Or get a print through:

Website: https://rainbowpetportraits.ca/

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Last Chance! Tubby Tabby Rug Auction Ending!

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We’re entering the final week of Isaac’s Way’s current Art Auction to raise money for dance classes for kids!

This 30” kitty rug is still available, along with lots of other amazing art from local artists! You can look at all the art, and maybe drop a bid, over at Isaac’s Way’s website or Facebook page! Or even better, swing by in person to grab something delicious while you peruse all the gorgeous creations!

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Hen Planter

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Delving back into 3d printing, here’s a little hen planter! I had a mighty craving to make a chicken, so I did. This guy is printed very, very small (about 3”) which is why it doesn’t seem super smooth. (You’ll have to trust me that it FEELS very smooth.) I’m running out of space to store larger 3d prints!

I really enjoy making these little 3d models, but I don’t really like collecting too many knick knacks. That’s why I convert them all into planters. (I have… so many plants. So. Many.) But I might paint up a few of these guys and release them as desk pets on Etsy. Would you be interested in seeing any of my 3d designs as regular figures instead of planters?

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New Tutorial: Paint the Rainbow! Painting a White Cat with Vivid Colours in Watercolour

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I’ve just published my newest class on Skillshare: Paint the Rainbow! Painting a White Cat with Vivid Colours in Watercolour

This class is all about how to maximize the colour and vibrancy while keeping your subject retaining their bright white appearance. This is a tricky balance to strike, and I hope this tutorial is useful!

As usual, this tutorial is available on my Patreon and Ko-fi accounts for anyone on the Lil Squishy tier and above.

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July Exclusive JUMBO Sticker – Mourning Gecko

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Another month means another exclusive JUMBO sticker! This month we have the most charming reptile escape artist, the mourning gecko!

Mourning geckos are really cool, because not only are they one of the few social species of lizards that actually do best when housed in groups, but they’re parthenogenic! That means they can reproduce without males. (Which is really good, because males are almost non-existent in this species.) These little ladies are also really good at regrowing their tails, and they don’t end up with post-shed nubs like most species.

The exclusive 3.5” jumbo sticker is available only for the month of July through my Patreon and Ko-fi pages, or you can purchase it directly on Etsy!

Etsy: https://squidtartsart.etsy.com/ca/listing/1741380946/july-exclusive-jumbo-rainbow-mourning

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/squidtartsart

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SquidTartsArt

Normal 2.5” mourning geckos stickers are available on my website and through Etsy.

Website: https://rainbowpetportraits.ca/product/rainbow-mourning-gecko-vinyl-sticker/

Etsy: https://squidtartsart.etsy.com/ca/listing/1755574345/rainbow-mourning-gecko-vinyl-stickers

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Screm Pins Out Now!

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Here it is, the Screm wooden pin series! There’s my classic opossum design plus a new trash panda, void cat, and pacman frog!

These guys are hard to photograph, because the wood grain catches the light. They look more flat and graphic in person. They also have a delightful subtle pine scent! The smell fades over time, but it’s my favourite part of packing wooden pins haha!

Click below to order your pin, or check them out on Etsy!

Screm Space Cat Wooden Pin
Screm Pacman Frog Wooden Pin
Screm Opossum Wooden Pin
Screm Raccoon Wooden Pin

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