ANOTHER new piece—and she’s HUUUGE (rental-truck huge). Meet “Hope Blooms,” 48×60, acrylic on canvas, 2026. Inspired by Chicago’s LaSalle Flowers + a quote from the movie “Borderlands”. Busy, lush, extra—and I loved every layer. DM to see her IRL. BIG walls encouraged.

Look at these old bags! 👜😝 YesterdayKaren and I hit the “Retail Retrospective” at the Toronto Reference Library—vintage Canadian shopping bags, lots from the ’60s. The colour! The design! NOW I’m inspired to do something more with bags…. how about you? Check out our call to art!

A little video showing my 13 limited edition signed, numbered and paint embellished giclees! THREE of these are brand new!! See them all on my website and DM me for purchase!

(2 of 2)They're the same material as single-use bags, but double the weight, twice the headache. They still break down into the microplastics that we now carry in our bodies. The recycling symbols are gradually being removed, turns out they are not recyclable. The threads clog the machines. K♥️

These "eco-friendly" bags are bad for our environment and our health. SquirrelKiosk partner Rob challenged me to make art using them These bags are eco-theatre, fooling us into thinking that large stores are doing the right thing. K (1 of 2)

“It’s Not Easy Being Green”, bags, tape, glue, 2005. A crunchy, leafy love letter to the absolute circus of waste in the food industry! Turns out it's real hard to be "green" when corporations are only worried about breaking profit records. Alright Karen... your move…BAG IT!!

Heyyy - it’s Rob! It’s been a minute since I tossed an art challenge @karentaylorart.bsky.social ‘s way— so HERE WE GO! I turned a couple of those ‘I swear I’ll reuse these’ grocery bags into LETTUCE. Yup. Your move, Karen. No rules… just creativity… and BAGS! #artexperiment

Another new painting from my solo show at Sybil Frank Gallery. “That’s What She Said — Iconic Women in Film” is now extended for another week!🎉 Inspired by The First Wives Club (Ivana’s line = iconic). “Everything,” 30x15, acrylic on canvas. DM ME for more info! #CANart #painting

Cue the ABBA—one of my all-time fave movies is “Muriel’s Wedding”! Muriel taught me the best glow-up is owning your weirdness! “Terrible”, 16” x 20”, acrylic on canvas. See this piece at Sybil Frank Gallery — extended thru November in Prince Edward County! #CANart #painting

One of my fave ‘80s films? “Working Girl”. Joan Cusack’s hair had its own zip code—and her line totally inspired this painting! ☕💋 “Coffee,” 16x20, acrylic on canvas. From my show “That’s What She Said” @sybilfrankgallery — now extended! Channel your inner Tess McGill & get there! #painting

HUMP DAY sneak peek! This piece started with Churchill but ended up with Mae West (because she says it better 😏). “Even Better,” 40x30, acrylic on canvas, debuts SATURDAY at Sybil Frank Gallery “That’s What She Said” opens Oct 25, 2–4pm in Wellington, ON! Come be bad (artistically😜).

GOOD MONDAY! 🎬 First finished piece for my solo show “That’s What She Said – Iconic Women in Film” – which opens SATURDAY (Oct 25, 2–4pm –at Sybil Frank Gallery! Inspired by “Sunset Boulevard” & my summer painting sets at Picton’s Regent Theatre. See you Saturday in PEC! 💋

Here’s something new(-ish!) “Hint of Colour” got a glow-up — new sky, new palette, total upgrade! Now meet “Color”, 36x36, acrylic on canvas, 2025. Inspired by a Vancouver neon sign + a quote from “The Birdcage”. Headed to Conrad West Gallery in Las Vegas!! #painting #CANart

New work based on the Regent Theatre marquee in Picton ON. This piece will be featured in October in my new solo show ““That’s What She Said: Iconic Women in Film” at Sybil Frank Gallery. Can’t wait to show you this piece when it’s finished! #CANart #painting

Here’s a peek at my latest dino-sized piece—commissioned by… me! 🦖 Big, bold, and full of Jurassic Park vibes. No revisions, just vibes. 🎨 The room is transformed! THAT’S the power of custom art. Now booking 2026 commissions—DM me to start yours!

Our art calls never close. Here's another photo of light through glass for our 'Through the Looking Glass' call. See some interesting light through glass? Post it and name check @squirrelkiosk , we repost our favourites. Ingredients? Some white wine, a pretty glass, and my neighbour's tree. K❤️

I love this….an art call that never ends!!! I’m on it!!!!

Doing commissions like it’s my full-time job (spoiler: it is 😂). This one’s gonna be for above MY couch! 🛋️ Size, quote, vibe — then I paint. 🎨 2025 spots are nearly gone + 2026 is wide open. DM me if your walls are feeling naked. 😉 #CANart #painting #popculture #jurassicpark

Sometimes a painting just DEMANDS to exist. 🎨 This one? A neon middle finger to the current lies & power-hungry nonsense! Inspired by the film Elf: “YOU SIT ON A THRONE OF LIES!” Perfect for your Zoom wall. DM me before the liars buy it first! 😝 #art #CANart #politicalart

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS! Something great is on the easel!! Can’t wait for you to see this painting finished….its gonna be a BEAUT! #CANart #jurassicpark #painting

I misquoted a movie on this painting and then tried to sell it for 2 years! Just fixed it with a glow-up, and now “Fruiting”, 24x18”, acrylic on panel, is back! A cheeky nod to “Mrs. Doubtfire” & “Sacco’s Produce”. DM me to snag it before it vanishes like her teeth in wine! #CANart #painting

Another week, another glow-up! I LOVE Steel Magnolias (“Drink your juice, Shelby” = ICONIC) but it was time to channel my inner Ron Burgundy. “Everytime”, 24x24”, got a fresh suit, a new mustache & a Paul Rudd quote. Great for a home, office, or glass case of emotion. DM me! #CANart #painting

Monday Repaint! “Magic in the Woods”, 24” x 36”, acrylic on panel - just got a refresh: softer palette, bigger arrow, dreamier background. Now it feels grounded, moody, and magical! Available now at Petroff Gallery — DM them before it frolics away! #CANart #painting

A progress video of my latest commission! “Bidet", 12" x 30", acrylic on canvas. Inspired by the Swan Inn sign, Reno, NV. Movie quote from the iconic "Big Business"! SO. MUCH. FUN. DM me to get your name on my commissions list!! #CANart #painting #retro #neon

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by how quotable “Mean Girls” is! 🤣🤣 Inspired by the “Nu-Crisp Popcorn sign” in Utah - yes to popcorn lights + butter! 🥰 “Carb?”, 18”, acrylic on panel. Want it? DM me! #meangirls #CANart #painting

🎈ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!🎈 I’m in the BLUE CROW GALLERY SUMMER SHOW! 🎨 Join me Fri, July 4, 7-10pm. I’ve got 3 new 12x12s, incl. “Adventure,” inspired by Up. Art as fun (and affordable) as yelling “SQUIRREL!” 😝 #CANart #painting

I mentioned this recently sold piece…but I think it deserves a bit more attention: “Fellas”, 24x24, Acrylic on Canvas. 🎬 Quote: Mommie Dearest 📍 Sign: Stephens Meat Products, San Jose CA See the “Camp!” Collection ONLY at Gallery Merrick- Victoria, BC! #queerart #CANart #painting #pride

My art isn’t even up on the walls yet, and gallery owner Joe has PRE-SOLD three paintings already!!! Check out a preview of my new exhibition “Camp!” - and you might wanna snap up a piece before the show opens! Check out Gallery Merrick (Victoria BC) for all the deets! #CANart #Galleryshow

ONE. FREAKING. WEEK. TOMORROW! 😱 My solo show at Gallery Merrick in Victoria BC is NEAR - here’s a cheeky preview: “Good Time”, 30x40, acrylic on canvas. Inspired by the “Elk Bar” sign + “Rocky Horror Picture Show”! CAMP. DRAMA. ART. See you June 20th! #Camp #CANart #queerart #lgbtqia

Shhhhh! Sneak peek of a commission I’m starting. Trying some new things! Wanna get in my commission queue, DM ME! I have openings in the Fall/Winter season!! #wip #commissionsopen #artinprogress

⸻ My art arrives today at Gallery Merrick for my solo show “CAMP!” —my love letter to drama, divas & divine campy cinema!! Opening June 20! Artist talk June 21! It’s my first BC show & I’m ✨so✨ excited. Stay tuned for sneak peeks! 💅🎨👠 #CANart #Camp #QueerArt #PrideMonth

Not to BRAG….but… …I have an extensive collection of AMAZINGLY USEFUL art brushes!! The question is… …is THIS one of them??? Or is it hot garbage?? You tell me! 😂😂😂😂 #art #painter #artistbrushes

The #Pride window at Blue Crow Gallery in Toronto! LOADED with 3 super gay paintings by MEEEEEEE!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #2SLGBTQIA #queerart #CANart

For every 1980’s kid who ever had to leave to find themselves, this one’s for you. 💔✨🌈 New painting: “Answers”, 30” x 30”, acrylic on canvas, 2025. #lgbtqia #CANart #painting #queerart

After 14 hours of bubble-wrapping, cardboard-cutting & aggressive taping….I’m DONE!!! (SO. MUCH . TAPE!!!) These babies are on their way to my SOLO exhibition at Gallery Merrick - in Victoria BC! I’ll share show info THIS WEEK! #CANart #showprep

🎉NEW ART! “My Own Luck”, 39” diameter, acrylic on canvas. Quote from “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” - ‘cause I’m a refined cinephile! 😂 I’ve gone subtle with the colours (well…subtle for me). Think golden-hour neon. She’s a BIG beauty and yes, she’s AVAILABLE. DM me!! 😉 #CANart #painting

….hmmm….wondering about my colour choices here… **DUSTY ROSE? **subject to change #wip #CANart #underpainting

…play along with us @squirrelkiosk.bsky.social - post YOUR “Through the Looking Glass” photos! It’s easy, it’s fun, it’s a challenge to your creative side!! Remember to TAG us!

….on the easel today! This painting, when finished, is going to Las Vegas!! 🥳

Check out my studio mate’s solo exhibition this weekend….it’s GREAT!

May 22 - #harveymilkday & I’ve posted this painting before…but it needs repeating! “Hope”, 30x30, (SOLD ages ago). Harvey was the 1st openly gay elected official in the US—stood for bravery in hate’s face. “Hope will never be silenced.” Still fighting for all #2SLGBTQIA folks to be safe & loved. 🏳️‍🌈

Happy Thursday! Enjoy this painting of mine with a wonderful quote from Harvey Milk. “HOPE WILL NEVER BE SILENT”: “Silent”, 30”x30”, acrylic on canvas, 2020. (SOLD) #art #painting #canadianartist #harveymilk #lgbtqia #quotes #neonsigns

Now it's your turn (check out our last post)! Show us what you can do with a photograph of some glass, the theme is "Through the Looking Glass". Tag @squirrelkiosk.bsky.social so we can see what you make.

Let’s try this fun & FAST little art project….ill post mine this week too!!! Great job @karentaylorart.bsky.social #artFUN

No clowning around this Monday…unless it’s this guy. “Funny How”, 40x48, acrylic, is heading to Conrad West Gallery in Vegas! Inspired by the neon sign at ‘Circus Circus’ and the movie ‘Goodfellas’ —this sign’s days may be numbered, but he’s still cracking me up! #robcroxford #conradwestgallery

Here’s a flashback Friday! I love me some “Mean Girls”…don’t you?!? “BOO”, 12” diameter, acrylic on panel, 2023. (SOLD) #CANart #painting #moviequotes #neonsigns

June = #PRIDEMONTH = me being LOUDER, PROUDER, and BUSIER than a drag queen on cheap drink night! 😝 The world’s a bit of a dumpster fire right now, so I’m channeling that chaos into full-blown fabulousness!! Here’s a sneak peek of my latest and gayest #WIP #pinkponyclub #2slgbtqia #pridemonth

#currentmood #spring #allergies #canada

Looking forward to seeing this exhibition!! 🥳🥳

Something I’m painting for my Pride month window at Blue Crow Gallery. This #wip borrows a quote from “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” (one of my favourite movies!) 🥳 #painting #ontheeasel