"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.

Overconsumption" #Watercolor and acrylic #gouache on paper ✨️ Jumping on the trend because AI sucks.

AI "art" is not art and AI "artists" are not artists.

Ahhh, she's finally here! 🍓 After months in the making, my very first, "Strawberry Daydream" plushies will debut for pre-order; March 4th, @12PM EST 🐈‍⬛I'm only making 100 of her to start. My painting she is based from (Right) vs Plushie (left) www.the-inner-observer.com #plushie #blackcat #gouache

Sometimes we really need to do a 180 and go back to what inspired us in the first place. 🥰 #beforeafter #watercolorartist #gouache

Am I falling behind or am I just living my best, most unconventional life? #chaseyourdreams #artist

In a world where companies are so hastily steering everyone towards AI, I cherish the people out here hand painting their own creations. "Liminal" is my latest watercolor painting on paper. #watercolor #surreal

"Liminal" "Liminal space," is defined as "a place or state of transition." I often feel as if I am stuck between the ghosts of my past and my future endeavors. Navigating these feelings led me to paint, "Liminal." #watercolor on paper

Love, life, death, & heartbreak are all intertwined. Happy #Valentine's Day. 💜 Featuring my #watercolor painting "Hope & Surrender."

I'm about 50% of the way completed on this new watercolor piece. I call it, "Liminal." #ghosts #watercolor #weirdart #darkart #surrealism

I'm so excited to announce my very first flow stars! These feature my "Octocentrism" design on both sides and are UV reactive! ✨️ #trippy #flowstar

If you hate Generative Al, the best way to fight back is to support real artists ✍️ My current #watercolor work in progress.

Studio vibes ✨️🌅 #watercolor

I have a big announcement to make; I'm moving to a new website! www.the-inner-observer.com All new drops, newsletter sign ups, etc will be there, including my next big drop shown below; Flow Stars! ✨ More deets below. Thank you to everyone who supported me over the years on my old s🌱te!

I love working on eyelash details in #watercolors. It might be my favorite part. New work in process...

Liminal. New #sketch for the basis of a new watercolor painting. This is an idea I've had for a long time; The ghosts of our past haunting us many years after something has occurred.. Sometimes we are in-between those memories in our minds. #pencil #lineart

There is too much talent trapped inside of poverty

Enough said.. #fuckice #artist #gouache

Feeling a little spicy this morning ~ This is my latest #watercolor painting I titled, Overconsumption" and some of my thoughts I had when making this new piece. Sound on 🔊#surrealism

"Overconsumption" I feel as if consuming too much media can lead to a general unhappiness in some people. I wanted to paint something that describes this, thus the "laugh reacts," and "angry reacts" mixed with the medication, going straight to the brain. #watercolor #mentalhealth #gouache #anxiety

Just now finishing up my latest watercolor.. #watercolor #mentalhealth

It's with great sadness that the legend Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, has passed away. 😢 I just read of his passing moments ago.. I painted this piece depicting 1970's Bobby back in 2020 using watercolors. Rest in power, Bobby. 🌹💀 #bobweir #watercolors

It's all about dedication and time.. I've spent the better half of my life #drawing and #painting. Skills take time to develop and don't happen overnight. Just like with anything, you have to practice! In this video, you can see my art progress from childhood to age 30. #noai #glowup

2025 ~ What a year! I've been looking to do a recap; Please enjoy the process of my favorite paintings of 2025! #painting #gouache #newyear

I believe human made art will always prevail. #fuckai

This cosmic Octopus might be my favorite painting I made this year! Practice certainly equals improvement and you will see progress if you spend time doing something over and over again. 🥰 #gouache #Octopus #practice

If you’re ever feeling down or hard on yourself, just remember you never bought an NFT.

Hi everyone, my name is Kaitlyn and I'm a watercolor artist. 👋

All I want for Christmas is an “opt out of AI” button on everything.

Art vs. Artist 2025; Out with the old, in with the new. 🌱 Thank you to everyone who supported me this year!

Conceptual #photography was something I got into pretty heavily for a few years. I hope someday soon to revisit it again. #surreal