Pet rock sticker pack!! It’s been a while since I’ve created a new sticker pack, but I could not resist these little guys! I had a ton of fun painting them and playing with all the textures. They gave me a chance to use my granulating watercolours, which I usually avoid. Which rock friend do you like best?
These crunchy friends are available on Etsy and in the Shop!
New Sticker Pack – Pet Rocks! Read More »
I’m swinging away from watercolours and back to rugs for a little while starting off with these twin kitty rugs! These mini rugs are about 16″ across, so just shy of holding my keyboard.
I love creating two pieces from the same pattern, because it’s so fun to see what makes each one so unique.
These little guys will be for sale at the Capital Art Sale here in Fredericton, NB this December! If you’re a local, be sure to mark your calendars for this amazing event!
New Tabby Kitty Mini Rugs! Read More »
I painted this beautiful little lady as a memorial piece.
I love when commissioners choose poses that show off their pet’s personality rather than going for the classic, straight on portrait. There’s a lot to be said for classic portraits, but these pieces with unique poses and compositions feel extra special to me.
Learn to paint like this through my Skillshare classes: https://www.skillshare.com/en/user/squidtarts
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It’s time for a portrait of my kitten, Sparc! It’s hard getting a photo of him where he doesn’t look absolutely ridiculous, because he is a very ridiculous cat.
I created this as a companion piece to Scuzzy in Pink and Yellow and wanted to try a new colour palette. It was fun using the cooler tones, and this is definitely a colour scheme I need to play with more in the future.
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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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It’s time for Nonoha’s annual rug portrait. It’s been my accidental tradition to create a new rug portrait of her each year, because I’ve never been satisfied with the outcome. This one definitely comes the closest so far! Hopefully that means I’m leveling up as a rug maker haha!
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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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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.
August Exclusive JUMBO Sticker – Axolotl! Read More »
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!
Art Auctions
Last Chance! Tubby Tabby Rug Auction Ending! Read More »
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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