You know, having worked with the general public for years, I can kinda see their point.

Well, I'm reliably informed that I'm not allowed to go to work today.

MY hatchlings. If you won't look out for them, I WILL. #illustration #pride

Ok, I'm just sayin' if there's anything that can actually get me to sign up for a delivery service...

I can't decide if I want to add a creature or two to this one. I'm rather pleased with the quiet magical feel, but I do like magical creatures too. #illustration #magical

Oooh, we're being invited to an adventure! This ghostly cat wants us to follow her into the dark and obviously safe and welcoming hollow tree trunk with all the charming friendly gravestones. What could possibly go wrong? #illustration #KidLitArt #creepy #adventure

Another set of book guardians. #illustration #KidLitArt

There are moments when, if you're very still and quiet, you can hear the music of all creation underlying our world. #illustration #KidLitArt

Friendship 💛

Every once in a while I feel the need to paint something to remind people that there are defenders of books, especially the ones that exist to give strength and comfort to marginalized youth. An ORDINARY owl might not be able to remove a bigots hand. Do not try Library Owl, however.

"Ok, FINE. You can get owl treats when we go into town. Just don't blame me when she turns out to be a vengeful forest goddess." "Yeah, that's WHY I need to get in her good graces!" #illustration #owl #goddess

If your cat could turn into a dragon for a day, what is the first thing they'd set fire to, and what would they hoard? #illustration #dragon #cat

I've been meaning to do this for a while and finally got around to it. I enjoyed those wizard books when I read them, but as their author becomes increasingly determined to hurt people I care about, I wanted to use my old copies to do something better to support trans/ace/nonconforming people.

Stalking the wild espresso.

Once the beastie gave it up I was able to start the base for a painting on this. You'd never know that some percentage of the water used on this is cat drool.

LOOK AT THIS HAIRY LITTLE WISE GUY SITTING ON MY WATERCOLOR PAPER PURRING LIKE HE'S EMPEROR OF THE UNIVERSE. Something tells me I'm not getting much painting done today.

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Out visiting family and my mother requested some hand painted greeting cards for a few friends of hers.

I think if I'm this close to the coast I'm required to paint shore birds

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I still want to add a few details to this, but I'm already pretty happy with the way it looks.

Well, I guess if you shake the magic tree enough, SOMETHING will fall on you.

One more of these for my grandmother's birthday. I hope all of you are lucky enough to live as long and as well as she has! I think I'll prep some sheets with Beethoven and Chopin for the next time I do a music one

I think I'm going to add some more bright white highlights to this when it's totally dry, but I'm pleased with the general mood of it.

Some internet creators just make a person feel good. @mercurystardust.bsky.social is one of those. If you need a giggle go watch her video about what trans women REALLY do in the bathroom!

I intended to do more pride themed art this month, but I'm an easily distracted chaos gremlin. Since I had time this weekend I figured I'd end this month the way I began - a welcoming safe place for everyone who exists in the big spectrum of LGBTQ+. #pride #illustration

Kiki is ENTIRELY fed up with this "summer" nonsense.

Concord Point light, Maryland.

The memory care center when my dad lives is holding a fundraiser for Alzheimer's research, and this little lady is my contribution. I'm not especially fond of the Christian music, but I know a lot of people in this area are, so it seemed like a good backdrop.

Bunny!

Fifty stars, zero crowns. No kings here, just Americans. I can't attend the local protest tomorrow, but they'll be right next to my workplace, so I'll be able to talk to and encourage participants who stop by the bookstore. #NoKings

Too tired for true chaos today, let's just enjoy the company of friends. #illustration #pride

And the mayhem continues today! Remember that most gryphons will chase lights just like a housecat, but leave a much broader trail of gleeful destruction in their wake. Play responsibly! #illustration #pride #PanPride

Helloooooo all you beautiful mischief makers out there!

If not friend, why friend shaped? Yeah, we all know my last words will be "here kitty kitty!" #illustration #wildlife

Because apparently some of you need a reminder that the world is a better place with you in it!

I don't care what they SAID it was, I'm telling you, that dog has Chihuahua DNA!

Happy first of pride