To this day, this is my favorite first page in my mixed media sketchbook. If you didn't know, I cannot recommend Crescent RENDR sketchbooks enough; they can really take a beating from alcohol markers and wet media and still maintain shape. #AlcoholMarker #ohuhu #copic #illustrator #markers #longboy

I miss these beautifully bashful babies. This show needed more seasons... #OFMD #fanart #BlackBeard #StedeBonnet #comics

I’m excited to share that the first promotional postcards for my coloring book, "Landmarks & Legacies", will be available soon at the Holiday Shop in the Hailstone Feed Store. Buying a postcard directly supports the project so stop by and check them out if you’re local! #ShopLocal #Issaquah

My inner child is beaming with the class I just taught yesterday about Webcomic crafting! There are still spots for Class 2, which is on the 22nd and goes over hosting methods, comparing different platforms, copyright protections, funding, and publishing methods. Sign up at Happy Time Studio!

One of the first concepts of Nefere, the love interest and secondary main character, to a graphic novel idea I've had for years. #originalcharacter #swordfighter #dnd #locks

One of my favorite painted backgrounds for the comic I was tasked with making over at Astronewt Studio. Such a fun project and I revel in these panels that reflect the quiet moments. #backgroundpainting #backgroundart #digitalillustration #digitalart #countryscene #fireflies #kidlitart

A short comic based on a real feral cat colony from a small fishing town I was working on a couple of years ago. May pick it back up again! #webcomics #comics #digitalart #illustration #kidlit #warriors

Autumn always moves faster than I'd like, but I'm so grateful when the leaves turn. Back in my hyper-rendering era, this was a piece commissioned to be the epitome of autumn, but with a fantastical twist. #albinostag #autumnart #digitalpainting #digitalart #fallart

I am so excited to announce an upcoming product release in the local Issaquah Holiday Gift Shop. These are Colorable Postcards featuring lineart from the book I've been working on for over a year now, featuring the Landmarks & Legacies of #Issaquah. #coloring #history #postcards #visitissaquah

When working with Baker & Hill, I was tasked with studying and emulating the textures and shapes of Genndy Tartakovsky's backgrounds from Samurai Jack. This resulted in the background illustrations below that were later used for the animated kids series "Weird But True" by Nat Geo. #backgroundartist

Happy Halloween! Here’s one of my favorite spooky sketches with an even scarier lesson for digital artists: organize/save your work on multiple devices using the same system. A lost file is gone forever... this one survived only because of a screenshot! #halloween #digitalart #illustrator #kidlit

As many of you know, our pets are our family. Recently, we said goodbye to our first Pacman Frog, Dollop. Despite vet visits, medication, and multiple scans, we learned his symptoms were caused by a brain tumor that had revealed itself. We made the difficult choice to let him go peacefully. #petloss

Finishing the sequel to No Crying Allowed by Tasha of @WeUniteLLC! New story and main character coming soon, carrying the same powerful message—to recognize, understand, and navigate the complex emotions we all face, even as adults. #kidlitart #artwithemotion #illustration #digitalart #emotions

The artwork that came out of this experience at Happy Time Studio was incredible, and there was so much joy in the room as I taught kids how to pet, hold, and draw a bearded dragon! We made a fantastical creature with an exquisite corpse game and drew fantasy dragons to wrap up the night!

I usually only take traditional commissions in person, but for October, I’m opening a few slots for one-of-a-kind originals just in time for the holidays! I’ll also be at my last event of the year, on Nov 30 in Issaquah, WA. See examples & pricing: https://f.mtr.cool/ebjijnvnpv

We saw the sketch last week, now check out the final concept piece as part of a Character Design Workshop with Devon Cady-Lee I took a few years back. While I'm not a fan of the stiff pose, I can appreciate the overall study.

I've minimally delved into animation by illustrating layered character puppets for Baker & Hill. Here's an example of how I was able to layer my files and break down the body into movable sections before sending it to the animator. #cartoonstyle #animation #astronaut #digitalart #illustration

I genuinely cannot overstate how much I love it when I get requested for horse art. I am overly prepared for this mission as a forever horse girl. #horseillo #illustrator #illo #digitalart #renaissance #joust #kidlit

The Sun - The different interpretations of sun gods through the ages. Freelance work from the vault. #kidlitart #illustration #folklore

The Red Room - two friends learn about the process of traditional film in this short story I illustrated for Aptara learning. #filmphotography #kidlitart #fiction #scbwi

Alebrije - What if the stray pets that never found a home are the ones that guide us to our final home in the afterlife? They don't know it yet, but their souls have been chosen as spirit guides, cherished in the beyond more than they ever were on Earth.

I aim to make classes that little Blayne would go head-over-heels for, and this is exactly one of those classes. Learn from a REAL bearded dragon the different shapes, textures, and tools we can use to draw other reptiles or even fantasy ones! #animalart #drawinganimals #sketching #beardeddragon

Getting ready to teach an Alcohol Markers class at Happy Time later this month! A great choice for sketching, coloring comics/manga, or even as the base for a multimedia piece, these versatile markers really make your pieces pop! #alcoholmarkers #ohuhu #copic #illustrator #coloredpencils

Happy October! I dont usually use this style for my kids' books, but it's such a fun style for whimsical subject matter! With the right timeline, maybe a book of mine can look like this too. #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #animalinvestigator #dustbunny #mornings

In the town I live in, nestled between several mountains, vapor rising from the trees is a common sight. More than once, they've taken shapes, and what if it's the result of a creature made of smoke that lives beneath the trees? #illustrator #kidlitart #creaturedesign #fantasy #digitalart

Mess with the server, get the soup. One of my favorite pages from the vault of my first webcomic, "Dancing on Embers". Don't feel too bad for the guy, he deserved it. #webcomics #comicartist #comics #illustrator

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

Welcome back J-Pod to your homewaters! May the Orca gods give you safe passage! #Jpod #orca #waterdragon #seagod #creaturedesign #illustrator #seattle #killerwhale

"Ursa Major" is one of my favorite illustrations for my first book project, Eagle vs Bear: Adventures of a Child Cub by Emile Millar. #kidlitart #kidlit #ursamajor #illustrator #astrology

I love all the animal versions of this character that I was tasked with drawing for my last major project for Astronewt Studio. There I was tasked with bringing to life the sequel to their debut graphic novel, Lucille. Find out more at astronewt.com #comics #GN #graphicnovels #kidlit #illustrator

One of the groups I host in my community is a figure drawing event called Go Figure! Figure Drawing doesn't make for great portfolio pieces, but I'm toying with the idea of a section on my website for them regardless. What do you think? #figuredrawing #seattle #illustrator #humananatomy

My Viewfinder class doubled in size today, and it was fantastic getting to help each student with their own individual challenges as they tackled the architecture! Witnessing so many "lightbulb" moments was extremely fulfilling in my journey as an educator!

Teaching locally allows me to not only connect with the artists in my community but to pass on the knowledge from the hurdles I've jumped while exploring different techniques/mediums. Every Sunday in September, I'll be teaching how to draw what you see!

Pippin it is too late to be taking notes!

The level of detail in a piece is dependent not just on the request of the client but also on the price of the piece. If you request high rendering and have the money to pay for the time it'll take, I'm more than happy to bust out a high-render piece like the one above!

Sunny Days -- A gift for a friend and her son, illustrated from a photo I took. If you'd like me to illustrate a digital image of your loved one, check out my website at blaynefox.com

Mandy in Mulberry - If you're interested in a Swatch Pet Portrait like Mandy's or hiring me to illustrate for your next project, head to my website at blaynefox.com

If you weren't aware, my pets inspire so much of my work. As a life-long animal lover, rescuer and keeper, I was happy to offer my time this past week to the local Assisted Living Facility. Gertrude (Gertie) is one of the sweetest examples of a bearded dragon, and did a great job with the residents!

The Wine & Art Walk is back in Issaquah THIS FRIDAY from 6–9 PM! I’ll be at the Historic Shell Station,  offering 20/20 pet portraits, commissions, and stickers. This is your last chance before Holiday Commissions open, so come say hi and take home a portrait that captures your pet’s personality!

Six months ago, I left Meta over its stance on AI and politics, but I’ve missed my community too much to stay away. Since then, I’ve been building through art fairs, illustrating books, teaching, and custom commissions. Thanks for sticking around—and welcome to my next chapter! #artist #illustrator

This past weekend I was offering some live pet portraits downtown! Looking to offering them again next Saturday! #localartist #artifacts #petpprtraits #summerwork #artwork

Went to downtown Seattle to see the #EmpireStripsBack put on by the Seattle Ballet Company. Incredible performance, fantastic song choices, and hilarious comedy wrapped into a sexy #Starwars theme! I didn't get half the references but was cackling the entire time!

I popped into town for the Issaquah Chalk Art Festival and drew next to an incredibly talented young artist! If you dont know about the Eastside Sketchsociety, we are a local drawing group that meets every 1st and 3rd Monday for Drink n Draw & every 2nd Sunday for Figure Drawing!

Some drawings/paintings from #sketcherfestedmonds where #urbansketchers came from all over the world to show their travelogues! So inspiring! Thanks @redcatcomics.bsky.social for inviting me! It was great to get to see @christinawald.com in person finally after chatting online for so long!

Had a fantastic day today at SketcherFest 2025 in Edmonds, WA. Met with old friends like @christinawald.com and met so many new creative artists from around the world. Thanks @blaynefoxart.bsky.social for being co-pilot!

My cat has the aura of an old lion when he's outside (supervised). #petsky #catsky #cats #artistpets

This summer, I hosted my first class for kids 8-12 at the local art studio on "Intro to Kids' Comics," and I'm incredibly honored to have had both classes sell out! It only goes to show how much kids want to learn about and make comics! #kidlitart #kidscomics #kidcomics #comicsclass #educator

This past weekend I started up my local booth at the Issaquah Art Walk & Music Stroll offering cat stickers and live pet commissions. My next appearance will be July 12th! If you're in the area! Come say hi! #issaquah #pnw #kingcounty #artwalk #artists #localbusiness

To my locals of #EastsideSeattle or #Issaquah, I'm teaching a workshop on Kids' Comics June 26th & 27th! There's only a few spots left for the June 27th workshop, so snag a spot for your comic-loving kiddo at www.happytimestudio.com/store/p/comi...

happy pride to THEM 🤠🏳️‍🌈💕