Here they are all finished; my first batch of rugs in 2026! I felt super rusty creating these guys, but it was really fun getting back into it. I love seeing full batches together like this; you can really see how much the human hand plays a part in the finished product. Even using the same pattern and colours, each kitty feels unique.
I’m hoping to create more rugs in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Here’s my latest batch of clay kitty magnets in prep for art sales this winter! I got some new acrylic markers and had SO much fun painting these guys! I Tried some blending on my last two to make them feel more like my rugs. I wish I had made more like them, but there’s always the next batch.
Which kitty is your favourite?
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After more than enough digital drawing, now it’s time to paint! And who better to paint than my beloved Scuzzy cat!? I always fall back into painting my own pets when I’m not sure what to paint. Scuzzy has been my muse for over 16 years now, and I’ve never once gotten tired of drawing or painting him. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to convey how absolutely stunning he is, but I’m going to keep trying.
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Here’s something new I’m testing out. This year, I’d like to get more into making my own merch instead of having it produced in a factory. It’s slower, but slower can be very good! To start out, I made a batch of kitty magnets!
These are made from air dry clay using stencils I designed and 3d printed myself. Then I painted them with acrylic paint pens and sealed them with a high gloss varnish. They have neodymium magnets, so they’re VERY strong. If people like these, I’d eventually like to open custom slots for pet portraits, and maybe make some as pins instead of magnets.
You can find these guys here on my Etsy shop: https://squidtartsart.etsy.com/ca/listing/4443907407/handmade-clay-cat-magnets
New Merch Type – Clay Cat Pins! Read More »
Continuing on from the gecko pins I introduced last week, I’ve also made some kitty and axolotl pins! I try to have a variety of types of subjects so more people can find something they like.
These guys are 2″ across and look super vibrant in person. The axolotl looks a little more subtle since it’s such a long and squat design, and the round kitty is more of a statement piece.
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Here’s my latest experimental piece. To no one’s surprise, it’s a cat!
I really enjoy the contrast between colour and pure black, but I’ve never found a way to introduce black into my rainbow pieces without dulling the colours. I think black backgrounds like this might be the solution?? It’s definitely something I’ll be experimenting more with in the near future.
This piece was also my first painting with acrylic inks! I love using India inks, but the lacquer in them dries on the palette and can create crumbs in the finished painting. Acrylic inks dry in more of a film that doesn’t tend to crumble into the wet ink, so it was very pleasant to work with. Bonus points for maintaining the transparency and vibrancy of my other inks and watercolours!
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Here’s my latest sticker design: a fluffy tabby cat! I tried to make this little friend look extra fluffy and cuddly. I’m please with how the face turned out.
Click here to bring one of these cuties home today.
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Here’s my first experimental piece trying to improve my black animal painting skills. I think the sharp edges and textures really help push the feeling of depth and darkness. I learned a lot playing with this piece, and I have a lot of ideas for how to improve.
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Here’s a little black kitty portrait for practice.
One of my self improvement goals for this year is to figure out fully black animals. I feel like I’ve actually gotten worse at conveying their darkness as I’ve developed my painting style over the years. This is where we stand now. I have a few ideas for how to improve, and I’m excited to see where I end up.
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Despite my recent posts, it’s actually been quite a while since I last painted. I like to do these (mostly) monochromatic pieces when I’m rusty to help my brain warm up. It’s also really refreshing to paint in dark colours every so often, like a little brain reset.
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