realizing that the use of negative space is not just a stylistic decision but an actual fundamental tool that all ilustrators should know.

it really is shocking how much self deprecation is seen as a cultural requirement for 'serious art.' 'real' artists are not allowed to exalt their work and must present it publicly as a sort of 'i dont think this is very good but maybe you will get around to it.' HECK THAT. love yourself

Omg Silksong is so satisfyingly difficult, the intrinsic skill building is tangible, I keep scraping by bosses by a thread (pun very intended) and feeling incredibly accomplished, very "yea boi" if you will

Found another use for Flat Caddy - keeping my Switch 2 screen clean. Thanks @caddicarus.bsky.social, sorry there's no stamp for this one

Me for real rn

Hella first day at @fanexpovancouver.bsky.social 🙌✨ If you bring me a coffee at A276 tomorrow (Sun) I'll give you a free sticker fully serious (2 stickers if it's a vanilla iced coffee)

Made some @marthawells.com #murderbot stickers to share with friends because I appreciate premium quality entertainment

Holy crap that one got going huh haha hi hello

Portrait of my son finished in time for #fanexpovancouver #ffix

Psst... Canadians... Vote for my pupper in the BC SPCA calendar contest? ❤️ You get a charitable tax receipt for voting, you'll feed shelter puppies and kittens, and until the end of Feb 4 all votes are doubled 😁 Do it for HER #bcspca gogo.photo/631003

Psst... Canadians... Vote for my pupper in the BC SPCA calendar contest? ❤️ You get a charitable tax receipt for voting, you'll feed shelter puppies and kittens, and until the end of Feb 4 all votes are doubled 😁 Do it for HER #bcspca gogo.photo/631003

Yippee I got a full table for VF after all \o/

Fondly remembering the D20 shot rolls at Storm Crow today. Van lost a real one

Don’t know who needs to hear this but stop quitting your job to do artist alley and conventions, there are no benefits or health insurance and it is so unpredictable and the competition is worse than trying to get into Harvard lol

Today is my (non furry, commercial pilot, cat lover) sister's bday so I designed her official govt-assigned fursona (clouded leopard/canadian lynx mix). She loved it lol, this girlie doesn't have a name yet but I'll update on that later

Murr chrismus 🐾💗

I lov Wrapping presents uwu

NGL I'm not mad about Exp33 getting indie and goty revoked, those shoulda gone to silksong anyhow. I'm just glad the art dept disclosure didn't affect the acting, music, story and voice artists who 1000% deserved their accolades

Repost if you would gladly reject your humanity to transform into a monster without hesitation

Pantone colour of the year

Laughs in french

Sometimes she smiles like this

I named my fists Machop and Machoke because after Trading blows I become the Machamp

Maybe all my mental health struggles will simply disappear if I adopt several more small fluffy dogs

A friend's oc is like an oc-in-law to me

Primary fandom plans for my table at FanExVan: Pokemon, Arcane, Clair Obscur Will any of these be particularly in focus by February? Dunno don't care 🙌 I now do only what I want

Nowhere else I'd rather be

A little TBT - Wifey and I rewatch Over the Garden Wall as an annual autumn tradition and I used to ink this guy every year too. This one is from 2018 I think but still a favourite 🤎🖤🍂

Can't wait to have time to make art for like. Fun

Remembering that time I drew Comet in Peppa Pig style

She will never hold ball like normal dog

Guess who's sick again!!!!

Yoooo deltoro Frankenstein was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (often literally)

-kicks down the door, sending pumpkins scattering everywhere, slams down a giant candy cane- JUST HEAR THOSE SLEIGH BELLS JINGALING RINGTING TINGALING TOO 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🌟⭐

My Dittochu, won in the @howloween.ca charity auction in support of the @bcspca.bsky.social, is now home among its brethren

2025 Howloween Canada had an INCREDIBLE TURNOUT! 👻 1544 Paid Attendees 351 Fursuiters in the parade And a whopping $4610.35 for BCSPCA! 🐾💕 THANK YOU, everyone, for your amazing support this year!!

An honour and a privilege to see everyone who stopped by my table (now the COOL DOG CLUB hq) at @howloween.ca. Every kind word, every yap and every ounce of support reminds me why I love doing this. Thank you 💖🐾

Do you like cool dogs? Do you have a cool dog? Are YOU a cool dog? Then you're already a member of COOL DOG CLUB. Come rep the squad at table 29 in the Dealers Den at @howloween.ca 🐾✨ Bandanas, beanies and patches also available ;D

Boy I sure wish I actually looked my age lmao, I hate it

New customized denim vests I'll have coming up at my next show (Howl)! All my pieces like this are upcycled thrift, hand painted and protected with a coat of water repellent spray ✨

Oh yeah happy Pride 🐾💓🏳️‍🌈

Clair Obscur Exp 33 more like Cry Obsad Exploit my Feelings (J'adore)

Happy 5th bday to my little joie de vivre, my weird little deer, my bitty smiley bunny rabbit, I love u floofernoot 💕💕💕

ICYMI on my insta: Aries the Red Gyarados, my first go at a fursuit head (based on my experience as a prop and puppet maker)! Can't wait to share this guy in person at the next event, my big punk rocker brawler boyyyy

Can you believe she's real? I can't

Hey suh! I'm Zen, They/them, Vancity-area queer artist, early millennium nostalgia enthusiast, dog pawrent of Nova, and maker of cute fluffy things. Comet is my mascot/alter ego. Space is lit, yo. Find my other stuff: zenamidesign.carrd.co