Next time someone says, "Your art looks like AI," respond by saying, "No, AI looks like MY art," because you know, it's literally trained on our pre-existing, copyrighted art without our permission.

This is my story ❤️ Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com #artist #art #trauma

Woah dude, it costs that much because it takes me f*cking hours 🎵 #watercolor Prints of my work; www.the-inner-observer.com

The start of something new 🦋💜 Luna Moth kitty! #gouache

The last time I painted or drew anything was in March. My mental health and energy levels have been in a bad place, which made it hard to draw or paint. I finally sat down and drew this little alien-bird kitty yesterday. It's kind of simple, but my brain needs simple right now. #sketch #gouache

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a surreal watercolor artist 🎨 Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com

"Prince Mercat," was painted using watercolors and white ink on paper. ✨️ Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com #whimsical #cat #watercolor

"Wishing You Were Here," was painted using watercolors and white ink on paper. ✨️ Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com #whimsical #cat #watercolor

I turn 31 today and am afraid to admit that I still have no idea what I'm doing but that's okay. ✨️

Every week I'm seeing more and more local businesses in my area jump to use AI in order to advertise their events, their products, or services. They are hideous, all look completely generic, and make me never want to support your business.

T-15 minutes until Centerooo opens at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival! I'm ready to rock after the cancelation and flooding that occured here last year. Wish me luck! I can't wait to see everyone this year!

"The Guardian" Do you like Snow Leopards? This piece was painted using watercolors and white ink on paper a few years back. It remains one if my personal favorite pieces! Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com #watercolor #whimsical

Yay! I love seeing my work framed up and matted so beautifully.

23 years of practice in 43 seconds. ✨️ I dare you to never give up! I started drawing as a young child. I wanted to be a good artist, so I practiced, and practiced, and practiced. I'm now a professional artist! #chaseyourdreams #artist #glowup

Just to clear things up. 😌 Prints/Merch; www.the-inner-observer.com

It's worth it. 😁 How do I know? Well, somebody resonated with ir enough to want it on their wall forever! "The Archer" was painted using watercolors on paper. Sometimes I can't believe being an artist is my actual job. Like, I get to paint for a living? Crazy! #watercolorartist

I want see AI crash as hard as NFTs did 💚

Only human made art over here. 💚 #watercolor

Pretty sure most of my paintings have been accused of being AI at some point recently. 🙄 I will never use AI. My work is always hand painted on paper using watercolor or gouache. www.the-inner-observer.com #noai #watercolorartist #gouache

"The Wiseman" ✨️ Do you like ferrets? This little guy is technically an Ermine. Watercolor on paper Ps. Use code SPRING2026 to get 20% off all my prints this week! www.the-inner-observer.com

I have some exciting news! I recently partnered with Tattoomyshoes to create a unique line shoes featuring my artwork! 😍 I never really imagined my work on shoes, so this is kind of a dream come true. tattoomyshoes.com/collections/...

I am starting a petition to no longer refer to AI "art" as AI art but instead as Computer-Rendered Artificial Pictures (CRAP). Pass it on.

"Night Wing" was created using #gouache on paper. 🦉 #owl Prints/merch of my work; www.the-inner-observer.com

Supporting another person's success will never ruin yours. 👌

Fun fact about me; When I'm not painting, I'm out in the woods categorizing mushrooms. 😁 It might be why they make so many appearances in my paintings. Ps. Autism is a spectrum. This video is meant to be humorous. #mycology #watercolorartist #funny #autism #autismacceptance

This is one I relate to heavily. Three weeks ago I ended up in the ER due to having a severe, long lasting anxiety episode. I didn't sleep for three days and was tremoring. I thought I was dying and going crazy. "Can Eye Pick Your Brain?" 🧠 #anxiety #mentalhealth #watercolor #watercolorartist

Putting my #feelings into art. Life has been kind of tough lately. Which should I paint next? Prints of my work; www.the-inner-observer.com #Art #mentalhealth #depression #watercolor

Oooh, glittery! 😮✨️ Check out these new holographic tortoise slaps I just got in!🐢 They are super fun and colorful! I only made 50; www.the-inner-observer.com/shop/p/7hlnl...

"Octocentrism" was painted using #gouache on paper. 🐙💗 Prints/Merch: www.the-inner-observer.com #Octopus #whimsical #surreal

"Sky Pod" was my first ever full scale #gouache painting! Prints and merch of my art can be found here; www.the-inner-observer.com #surrealism #art #whimsical

"Strawberry Daydream" was painted using gouache in my sketchbook. 🐈‍⬛️🍓 Prints: www.the-inner-observer.com #gouache #blackcat #painting

Then vs now. 13 years of practice between these pieces. 🥰

"Overconsumption" is one of my favorite recent watercolor paintings I've made. The original piece is still looking for a home. www.the-inner-observer.com

Oooh, shiny! ✨️ Check out these new holographic #Octopus stickers I just got in!🐙 They change colors in different lighting ~ I have 50 of them available. www.the-inner-observer.com

What is, is what must be

There's something about finishing a new painting that always gives me a sense of calm. 😌 🐢🌿 My new original gouache piece "In A New York Minute," is currently looking for a place to call home. I would love to see it appreciated elsewhere.💚 www.the-inner-observer.com/shop/p/kv00r...

Although small in size, it is mighty in detail. This one actually challenged me a little more than I expected. 🐢🌿 Prints; www.the-inner-observer.com #illustration #gouacheart #tortoise

The creative adult is the child who survived" ~ featuring my latest gouache painting, "A New York Minute." ✨️ Full progress I've always wanted to live in a treehouse village on a tortoise's shell. How about you? #gouache #illustration #studioghibli

"A New York Minute" Sometimes life feels like it's spiraling out of control; Stress, day to day "go, go go," feelings, and just the general pacing of everything is a bit much. This is my reminder to you (and to myself) to take it a bit slower. #Gouache on #paper

Thoughts and prayers to all the Sora "artists" who aren't artists anymore due to Sora being shutdown by OpenAI. I'm sooo sorry. 🙄

Disney cancelling a massive AI contract is probably the bubble popping, right?

Using AI for your music festival or event flyer looks tacky/ugly. It makes me never want to attend your event. They all look the same and have no unique features..

The wind is freaking me out this evening, so painting is my only calm. #gouache

Everything I painted on my treehouse tortoise so far. All these little details are taking me a lot of time! This little guy was voted on by the majority of the members of my channel, "The Surreal Art Cave" on Facebook. I'm hoping you finish him soon. #art #gouache #tortoise #practice

I got a 72 hour suspension on Facebook and it will probably effect my reach, so I guess I'll be posting more of my work here instead. #gouache #tortoise

Slowly coming together #gouache #illustration

Happy International Women's Day! 🥰 Celebrating the divine feminine with my watercolor piece, "Symbiosis." 💜

"I know you hate AI, but allow me to use your art without your permission to make an AI generated video," is the most disrespectful thing you can do to an artist. My watercolor painting (left) and the AI (right)

Ahhh! She's finally here! 😍🍓 I can't believe I made my own plushie based on my art. It's been a long journey working with manufacturers. I'm excited to announce the plushies are live now. Is this real life? I always wanted to make a plush.. www.the-inner-observer.com.

Beginnings of a new #gouache piece.