"If you love them let them go.” It doesn’t matter what you would do for someone if they’d die because you did it. Clasping your hands tightly around a bird might keep it safe from a hawk, but then it would have no air. Which is the bigger threat?

Next one took like 3 hours. Dang. It really just depends. I might need better, more opaque paint :/

I got a part time job painting. The more I do in a week, the more money I make. I’ve only been doing it for a week and I’m trying desperately to get down to an hour to finish a 6x6” canvas. It’s been taking 3-6 hours/painting. BUT! Today I got one done with a new technique in an hour and a half!!!

The selection of prints my patrons chose this month! If you join my Mini Print Tier you can choose 3 prints every 2 months, your choice from my entire archive of art! Www.patreon.com/elisabethalba

Love being lectured with a 19 year old dude (who knows everything) about how my joke post is sexist toward horses (and maybe women, don’t think he cared about that part?). Didn’t have the heart to tell him that my make believe cartoon horse doesn’t care about my own sexist joke or his criticism 🥲

It’s funny how quickly you can feel better once some uncertainty is removed.

Screw “we persist” We need “keep fucking going” now

I’ve been struggling lately. Today was the worst it’s ever been. I was alone and I let my worst fears go unchecked for over 12 hours straight. I’m not one to believe in miracles, but I really, really needed a kind word and as I was about to somehow ask here, my dad called me. He’s in the hospital.

I know there's a lot going on in the world right now, but (if you can!) consider checking out my pet caricature offers, I have sketches and paintings available: charreed.com/collections/... (1/3)

I know there's a lot going on in the world right now, but (if you can!) consider checking out my pet caricature offers, I have sketches and paintings available: charreed.com/collections/... (1/3)

I don’t paint pets exactly as they look.
I paint them as they are. I create realistic pet caricatures—portraits that capture personality instead of copying a photo pixel-for-pixel. I only take two Spotlight portraits per week. February portrait sessions are now open : charreed.com/products/spo...

I wish I could work, then get paid for it. I work 40+ hour weeks at my art and money happens… eh. Sometimes. Maybe $100 for 80 hours of effort 😒

Welcome to The Golden Troupe: Where everyone is dramatic and nobody is calm. Morgh is one dead eagle if Aspa gets to him after this 😆

Who designed that T-rex for Jurassic Park??? It may not be super accurate, but by far one of the coolest, most iconic creature designs of the past century.

I don’t paint pets exactly as they look.
I paint them as they are. I create realistic pet caricatures—portraits that capture personality instead of copying a photo pixel-for-pixel. I only take two Spotlight portraits per week. February portrait sessions are now open : charreed.com/products/spo...

Five jobs I’ve had while also working as an Artist: Print Operator Artwork Framer Professional Driver Video Game Tester Super Duper Pooped Scooper (Pets)

I’m on UpScrolled now: share.upscrolled.com/en/user/d61b... It’s still so small, it’s kind of great that the hashtag “comic” only has 300 hits 🥰 It’s app only atm, but it’s growing. It’s pro-Palestine, anti algorithm and has plans to incorporate creator payouts and having a web version! :)

I’m on UpScrolled now: share.upscrolled.com/en/user/d61b... It’s still so small, it’s kind of great that the hashtag “comic” only has 300 hits 🥰 It’s app only atm, but it’s growing. It’s pro-Palestine, anti algorithm and has plans to incorporate creator payouts and having a web version! :)

Emoji vote: ▶️ Animatics & voice bits 🧠 Lore & story breakdowns ✏️ Behind-the-scenes comic process

If you’ve ever gone “this looks cool, but I’m lost,” I get it. Here’s where to start. Link in bio to get Volume 1!

I’m making The Golden Troupe the main thing in 2026. It’s funny. It’s dramatic. It’s animals with attitude in an ancient empire. You’re welcome.

I’m making The Golden Troupe the main thing in 2026. It’s funny. It’s dramatic. It’s animals with attitude in an ancient empire. You’re welcome.

Just donated to help. I had a good holiday market, so im finally able to pay it forward in what little ways I can… hopefully you can help too: gofund.me/3be99c46b

Commission a creature that feels alive 🤩 Pet portraits, fantasy beasts, or your own animal OC — I bring their soul to the page. Come check it out for yourself over at CharReed.com!

Want early access to The Golden Troupe comic? Patrons read new pages early, plus get bonus lore about their favorite animal adventurers 🦅🐎🐆🐕 Patreon.com/CharReed

SO THANKFUL for this weekend! It was the single best weekend of my pet caricature business EVER!!! I did all these over the weekend +more for this week- but this is fulfilling work. It’s the life I’ve dreamed of for so long and all I want is to keep doing it 😭 Thank you, thank you, thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

Tom Bancroft was following me on Instagram??? And I wasn’t following him soooo… what universe is this? 😅 (I’m in awe 🤩)

Artists, get ready for gentle roast sessions 🫢 Tier 3 patrons get feedback in monthly critique videos — fun, helpful, and 100% kind. Join the Guild of the Golden Troupe: Patreon.com/CharReed

Behind every creature, there’s a messy sketchbook... Ever wonder how my animal characters go from loose sketches to full illustrations? Get early peeks, sketchbook stories, and exclusive creature curiosities at Patreon.com/CharReed

To make art *feel*- study relationships: how your pets look at you, how people share quiet space. That’s where the emotion hides 🫣

Chosen families, messy love, and loyalty that can’t be earned—only given. That’s the heartbeat of The Golden Troupe 💛

Commission a creature that feels alive 🤩 Pet portraits, fantasy beasts, or your own animal OC — I bring their soul to the page. Come check it out for yourself over at CharReed.com!

Our pets have a way of bringing everyone together 🐕❤️ Holiday portraits this week have been pure joy to create!

Animals prepare in ways that teach us persistence—whether nesting or molting. That awareness can shape everything from anatomy studies to character design!

The Golden Troupe is on the move again—preparing for what lies ahead... This look back into a page from the first volume feels like the calm before the storm.

Want early access to The Golden Troupe comic? Patrons read new pages early, plus get bonus lore about their favorite animal adventurers 🦅🐎🐆🐕 Patreon.com/CharReed

Artists, get ready for gentle roast sessions 🫢 Tier 3 patrons get feedback in monthly critique videos — fun, helpful, and 100% kind. Join the Guild of the Golden Troupe: Patreon.com/CharReed

While pets grow thicker coats, I’m layering up for the holiday markets! It’s fascinating how nature’s prep mirrors an artist’s :)

I hear it's ok to ask for re-shares on your bday?😘 I'm officially old today! Have some of my fave pieces I've done over the years. Here's to exploring more of my fave subjects and experimenting with writing/comics in the next year to come! #fantasyart #illustration #ttrpgart #dndart

Ever notice how animals gather before winter? That instinct for connection is exactly what I try to paint into cozy scenes. More animal art videos on my YouTube → YouTube.com/@CharReedArt

Behind every creature, there’s a messy sketchbook... Ever wonder how my animal characters go from loose sketches to full illustrations? Get early peeks, sketchbook stories, and exclusive creature curiosities at Patreon.com/CharReed

As the weather turns, even my Golden Troupe characters lean closer together. Here’s a peek at a panel showing their relationships shifting with the season. Perfect time to curl up with Volume 1- read for free at CharReed.com!

Commission a creature that feels alive 🤩 Pet portraits, fantasy beasts, or your own animal OC — I bring their soul to the page. Come check it out for yourself over at CharReed.com!

Working live on a pet commission! Trying this streaming thing again 😅 a follow would be awesome! ❤️ m.twitch.tv/charreedart/...

Cozy season = cuddle season 🐶🐱✨ I’ve been capturing that warm, nesting feeling pets bring into our lives this time of year. Holiday pet portrait slots are filling up fast—book yours at CharReed.com!

Warm feet = sleep thru the night! I’m on a myriad of meds to help me sleep, but I never realised that all I needed was an electric heated blanket under my sheets. I’ve been doing this for a week and haven’t even needed my stronger sleep meds! I hope this helps someone as much as it’s helped me 🙂

Forgot to mention- B&W: $25 Colour: $50 ☺️

Forgot to mention- B&W: $25 Colour: $50 ☺️