"A Greener Path" 12x16 inches, oils on copper panel. A painting about taking your time to notice the small things, staying calm, and remembering that progress takes patience. 🌼⁠

Reading the article about Catherine.K.Gyllerstrom in the current issue of @beautifulbizarre.net. I’m honored to be included in her wondrous collection alongside my favorite artists: Kinuko Y. Craft, @anniestegg.bsky.social, @omarrayyanart.bsky.social and more. The commissioned piece Leto 20x16” 2022

We had a gift exchange at work & one of my friends got me this gorgeous signed print by my favorite artist Annie Stegg (@anniestegg.bsky.social). My friend knows me too well 🥹💜

Sometimes the journey itself is the reward ♡ #oilpaintingprocess

2026 Limited Signed Calendars are finally here on Gallery Gerard! Thank you all so much for your support every year, it truly means the world to me. This year’s collection is filled with creatures and cozy little stories for your walls. #2026Calendar

Starting the underpainting for something new ✨🐢 I'm working on a 12x16 inch copper panel, and using Old Holland's Green Olive Dark and Titanium White. I can't wait to start adding color to this one! #underpainting #oilpaintingprocess #copperpanel #wip #oilpainter #fantasyartwork #traditionalart

Just hanging out in the dark under a log. As one does. #oilpaintingtimelapse #paintingtimelapse

Earlier last year I had the honor of working with Sterling Ethos on an illustrated fae compendium written by folklorists Brittany Warman and Sara Cleto. The book won’t be available until next year, but here’s a little sneak peek of the image I painted for the cover! ✨ #folklore #bookcoverreveal

The full oil painting process for "The Woodland Harvest" 12x16 inches, oil on copper panel 🥧 Prints are up on Gallery Gerard! ⁠ #oilpainting #painting #oil #traditionalart #magic #faerietale #womenartists #illustration #fantasyartwork #fantasystory #fantasyartist #opossumart #blackcatart

"Mother of Stars" 20x24 inches, oils on wooden panel⁠ Come visit us in the main show on the second floor in Reading, PA. We'll have new original art, books, and more!⁠ ⁠ #nyx #goddessart #goddessofthenight #mythology #mythologyart

Wishing you a spooktacular (almost) Halloween! You can find prints available at Gallery Gerard, and the original piece is currently on display at @ixarts.bsky.social all weekend.⁠ ⁠ "The Woodland Harvest" 12x16 inches, oil on board⁠ ⁠ #oilpainting #magic #opossumart #blackcatart #spookyseason

Working on Mother Opossum and her basket of treats for the woodland feast! She’ll be making her debut at the IX Art Show in Pennsylvania next week, and prints will be available on Gallery Gerard 🎃 ⁠ #MoonlitMarch #HalloweenArt #SpookySeason #OpossumArt #AnimalArt #Illuxcon #IXarts #Caturday

A black cat, a pumpkin, and a little October magic. ✨🎃🐾 Here’s a sneak peek of another character from my newest Moonlit March painting, guarding his green-and-white pumpkin. This piece will be on display in the IX art show in PA later this month! ⁠ ⁠ #MoonlitMarch #HalloweenArt #Illuxcon #IXarts

Halloween is almost here, and the newest Moonlit March painting is nearly complete! 🎃 While I put the finishing touches on it, here’s a peek back at where the series began. #MoonlitMarch #HalloweenArt #FantasyArt #AnimalArt #OpossumArt #WoodlandCreatures #AutumnVibes #SpookySeason

Blocking in each of the little woodland critters one by one for the new Moonlit March painting. Here’s a tiny sneak peek of what’s to come! 🌙✨ #MoonlitMarch #WIP #AnimalArt #FantasyArt #WoodlandCreatures #OpossumArt #FantasyPainter #InTheStudio #OilPainting

The painting process for "The Golden Sentinel" (11x14 inches, oil on wood panel) featuring a winged sphinx adorned in jewels, keeping watch from her gnarled tree. #sphinx #sphinxart #oilpaintingprocess #mythologyart

It feels like fall...the perfect time for a new Moonlit March painting! 🍂 Our woodland friends are gathering gourds and mushrooms for Mother Opossum’s Halloween feast. I started the drawing yesterday and hope to start painting tomorrow. #MoonlitMarch #HalloweenArt #WoodlandCreatures #OpossumArt

Happy October! 🍁 To welcome in the season, I’m running a special print sale on Gallery Gerard.⁠ ⁠ #AnimalArt #AnimalArtPrints #OpossumArt #OpossumLove #BlackCatArt #ForestCreatures #SupportArtists

"Lumina" 9x12 inches, oils on copper panel 🦄 #unicornart #unicornoilpainting #oilpainting

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of starting this piece live in Atlanta during my painting demo at #DragonCon. It was such a fun experience to work in front of an audience and explore the initial layers of the painting in real time. Thank you to everyone who showed up!⁠ #oilpaintingdemo

My haul from Dragoncon this year. Big thanks to @justingerard.bsky.social @aprilsolomonart.bsky.social @anniestegg.bsky.social and @kerokerocola.bsky.social for creating such wonderful works!

We’re back home after another wonderful DragonCon! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, it means so much to us. This show is always close to our hearts, and we feel truly grateful to be part of such a special art community. #DragonCon #DragonConArtShow #DragonCon2025

Almost there...just finishing the last little details on my centerpiece painting for DragonCon!⁠ Come see us in the art show this weekend! ⁠ #dragoncon #dragonconartshow #dragoncon2025 #oilpainting #unicornart

Another sneak peek of a new piece that will be coming with me to DragonCon next week! 🐐 #DragonConArtShow #DragonCon2025 #OilPaintingTimelapse #PaintingTimelapse

I’m so excited to finally share this news with you! Here’s the very first painting I’ve created for The King of Elfland’s Daughter. This beautiful edition book will be published by the @ConversationTreePress "Princess Lirazel" 18x24 inches, oils on copper panel #TheKingOfElflandsDaughter

This piece is still in its early stages, but here’s a sneak peek at a tiny corner of a very large painting I’ll be bringing to DragonCon later this month. 🦄 #oilpainting #paintingdetails #unicornpainting #dragonconartshow #dragoncon2025

I've been working on a secret project with a publisher I’ve long admired, The Conversation Tree Press! My first piece, and the title of the project, will be announced next Thursday. Any guesses who this character might be?⁠ ⁠ #conversationtreepress #oilpainting #sneakpeek @conversationtreepress

DragonCon is just 29 days away! Here’s a little throwback to the t-shirt design @justingerard.bsky.social and I created for the show a few years back. We’ve been painting like crazy to have new pieces ready for this year’s event. We can’t wait to see you there! #DragonCon2025 #DragonConCountdown

A few oil painting close-ups from The Axolotl Parade 🌿 Photos never quite do a painting justice, so I hope these short videos help give a better feel for the textures and details. #AxolotlArt #OilPaintingDetails #FantasyArt #AnimalIllustration #AmphibianArt

"The Axolotl Parade" (14x18 inches, oils on copper panel) Prints are on Gallery Gerard 🌿 I had so much fun working on this one! #AxolotlArt #AxolotlLove #AmphibianArt #AnimalArt

Some of the painting process for "Summer Soiree" 🍎 Do you prefer seeing the full journey from start to finish, or just the final touches at the end? Let me know! Prints are available now at Gallery Gerard! #oilpaintingprocess #raccoonart #animalart #moonlitmarch

Another piece from Hans Christian Andersen's, "The Little Mermaid."⁠ "All the Stars of Heaven", 8x10 inches, oil on wooden panel⁠ ⁠ #oilpainting #fantasyartist #portrait #fairytale #fantasyart #fantasycharacter #thelittlemermaid ⁠ ⁠

Working on the preliminary sketches for a new painting!⁠ ⁠ #axolotl #axolotlart #pencildrawing

Adding color to "The Miremaiden" underpainting 🌿 12x16 inches, oils on copper panel #oilpaintingprocess #underpainting #paintingprocess #traditionalart

The process for "Faerie's Whisper" from underpainting to final oracle deck box cover design (8x10 inches, oils on wooden panel) ⁠Oracle Decks are on Gallery Gerard 🐞 🐞⁠ ⁠ #OracleDeckArt #WorkInProgress #OilPaintingProcess

Sometimes self-care looks like treating yourself to a whimsical piece of art that makes your heart smile. Art print by @anniestegg.bsky.social

The Snapping Birdle (9x12 oil on board)⁠ 🐢

A look at 2025's postcard 🐝

"Nightlights" (11x14 oils on copper panel) is the latest piece in the Moonlit March series! This piece features Mother Opossum releasing a jar of fireflies to the delight of her four children. Prints are up on Gallery Gerard! 🌿⁠

HUGE thank you to Annie Stegg Gerard for agreeing to be a part of our secret project coming next year! Pre-launch page is now in our bio! Just follow the "MYSTERY ART PROJECT" link to sign up for a reminder! . . . "The Owlgator" by @anniestegg.bsky.social

Some of the process for "Changing Tides" (12x24, oil on wooden panel) 🦀♋️⁠ ⁠ #MerMay

I’m so excited to finally share that I had the opportunity to collaborate with @litjoycrate on their special annotated edition of "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon! This piece was painted in oils on a 20x30 inch wooden panel. ⁠ #litjoy #outlander #outlanderart #ClaireandJamie

It’s not finished yet, but here’s a little sneak peek at the latest piece in the Moonlit March series! #opossumart #animalart #oilpainting #oilpaintingprocess

"Silver Echo" 12x16 inches, oil on wooden panel⁠ www.gallerygerard.com/store/p/silv... ⁠ #mermay #mermay2025 #boardgameart

Sometimes I just can’t resist doing an ink drawing before working on a full oil painting. It’s a fun way to get the ideas flowing. Plus, black and white ink art has always had a special place in my heart! ♥

"The Golden Sentinel" (11x14 inches, oils on wooden panel) I'm so excited to be part of the upcoming show at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art! My grandfather was a Western artist, and I like to think he would have been proud to see this. Character in Context opens May 2!

"The Miremaiden" 12x16 inches, oils on copper panel will be on display at @coreyhelfordgallery for the "Dreamland Awaits" exhibition curated by @beautifulbizarremagazine Exhibition Dates: April 26 - May 31, 2025 Opening reception: April 26, 7:00 – 11:00pm At: Corey Helford Gallery

I'm thrilled to be part of 'Character in Context 2025', opening May 2nd at @armitchellmuseum! Here’s a little sneak peek of the painting I’ll be exhibiting. Huge thanks to @ellistrator for curating such a fantastic show! 🌟 #characterincontext #illustrationart #sphinxpainting #mythologicalart

Just because you stand out doesn’t mean you don’t belong. Happy #NationalUnicornDay to all the beautifully unique souls out there! 🦄

"Whispers from the Watery Grove" (14x18 inches, oils on wooden panel #PreRaphaelite #faerietaleart #mythologyart #womenartists #fantasyartwork