“What’s up with this weather being cold, I wanted to go for a swim…”

I think he likes the 4 year old’s princess tent more than she does. Yes, buddy, you are a princess. 👑

I miss drawing. I'm glad. I was wondering how much time would pass until I would.

One day, I will find my Apple Pencil...

‘Kiss’ by HIRO takes my breath away… In this painting, HIRO uses Nihonga pigments and pigment ink on hemp paper to create a soft, richly detailed piece that feels as delicate as a flower! Discover more of HIRO’s work at Gallery Sumire: gallerysumire.squarespace.com/jp/hiro

*squints at computer* Man, it's hard to see...wait, I'm forgetting something... *looks down at the desk, sees my glasses* ...Oh, right.

"When I choose to see the good side of things, I'm not being naïve. It is strategic and necessary. It's how I've learned to survive through everything." That's aspirational posting. I need to re-watch Everything Everywhere All At Once again.

me with my 4 year old: "Oh look, a butterfly!" "I wanna catch it!" "what would you do if you caught it?" "I would cut its wings off!" "o_o..."

@justindonaldson.bsky.social appreciation post! He's an amazing artist, travelling the country with his family, painting as he goes! He updates his Instagram the most, but it's been definitely helping with the 'man I wish I could travel, look at that...' His account is super feel good vibes.

He’s managed to park his 24 lb butt to stop me from seeing anything or doing anything productive on the computer. His life is so hard, guys. We don’t even know. 🥺

Don't miss out on the wonderful lineup of shows at @thinkspace-art.bsky.social, including Chris Austin's solo exhibition ‘Risks and Rewards’. "Easy Does It, One Two Three” thinkspaceprojects.com/shows/chris-... On view: June 6 - June 27

I thought the other day I haven't shared much since having the pile of stress dropped on me over the past few years. So I'm gonna try. (1/?)

Hmm a new niche for me to identify with I guess.

My boys 🥰❤️

There are few things as calming as drawing flowers across a sketchbook page without a plan

A landscape piece I did to remind myself that when things calm down this summer what I want to work on...

If you had asked me what i'd be doing with my Saturday evening, cleaning the kitchen with my four year old while blasting Metallica wasn't going to be what I thought (It is literally what she wanted to do)

Looks like I'm actually forced to do non digital paintings if I want to do anything....my platform isn't working, it's super buggy, and I can't afford a new one. I mean, it's probably good for me to be just traditional for awhile, but like anyone, I hate it being not my choice.

Life is busy, life is crazy, but @justindonaldson.bsky.social is amazing and in this contest. Go vote for him! the window is crazy small. Do iiiit. discoverart64.com/voting

I'm not over it. RIP Anthony Stewart Head, an amazing actor, a great parental influence, I hope you rest in peace.

I just painted with oil paints for the first time in about 5 years. It was really cool. It wasn't GOOD, but that doesn't matter. I could pick them up again, and I could trust my daughter wouldn't grab at them or be in trouble. She painted too, with child friendly paints. It was really cool.

I keep thinking this morning how powerful I would be if life would stop kicking my ass, and I’d stop getting sick so much.

4 hour portrait exercise~

Went on a cool train trip this weekend, and now kid is mighty sick, spouse is sick, and I have to be gone all day. Boo. Make me feel better and post train art you like, even though they're loud there's something about them that's surprisingly peaceful.

A few years ago, I painted a cute granny feeding a cat. medium: Photoshop

'It Was Never There'

Reference Photo for one of my paintings. I miss creating the fun setups!

I oddly feel bad for people named "Al" (Albert, Alphonse, whatever) because every time I see it online I get the appropriate amount of rage for AI. It's not their fault. Unless Al is using AI.

3.5 year old: "I like that you tried hard, mama. Better to try hard than to cry hard." she insists she came up with that. it doesn't matter if she did or didn't, it's great.

3.5 year old: "I like that you tried hard, mama. Better to try hard than to cry hard." she insists she came up with that. it doesn't matter if she did or didn't, it's great.

Probably the last landscape painting I did! I need to do another one soon.

Genuinely what is the point of recruiters? You fill out your paperwork w/qualifications and talk about the work you'd like to be doing/would be best suited for, and they come back like: "We have the perfect fit for you!!" And it's a fucking warehouse job or driving a fork lift.

Please sign this United Wizards of the Coast MTG Arena union petition!!!! Make Hasbro and WOTC recognize their union!! actionnetwork.org/forms/uwotcl...

I Don’t Need An Ai Summary Of An Email I Can Just READ The EMAIL

Throwback Thursday to a self portrait that I stopped towards the end decided to be silly instead.

Between having to wake up 3-4 times last night, waking up early thinking I was going to miss my appointment...and my cat being really noisy...this day is choosing violence. I'm not sure what I'm going to choose yet.

It's #CrowandRavenAppreciationDay ?? Well here you go.

Another painting for #CrowandRavenAppreciationDay I love this painting so much but it did not get received well in exhibitions

My 3.5 year old daughter walks by me the other day petting a rock and I hear her consoling it saying "It's okay, you're just a bad bitch."

A cropped zoom of an oil painting I did ages ago, when I really felt I was getting portraiture. That dragon went through so many iterations though....

Peek at my next every day original piece coming may 1st. #traditionalart #fantasyart #surrealart

If you're scared in a social situation and feeling insecure, let us all channel Leeroy Jenkins and charge in, because social fear is dumb (as long as you're not a dick) and everything is temporary, even rejection.

This painting was really fun to get some exercise painting scarring. I hope I did it justice! This is Kole from the novels by Parris Sheets! www.parrissheetsauthor.com

"Helm of Victory" painting I did. I wish I had a hat that would guarantee victory if I put it on. Pretty sure @brucedraws.bsky.social has one, but it only works on his head.

"Study Time." I have a test today. I'll make some tea. It'll be fine...

I have a new computer, but I always lug everything from the old one because I hoard files without sorting each time. We say the condition of the inside of your car is the condition of your mind...how about your computer? "I'll sort through that later"....hm...not wrong.

Some portrait practice awhile ago when I was trying to keep things short and effective.

Y'know, I was going to put another painting of mine I'd be trying to channel the mood of today, but I realized I don't have any I've done where someone's peacefully sleeping.

Birb study <3

I had so many ideas for illustrating something from Duma Key by @stephenking.bsky.social. My mentor at the time kept rightfully telling me I needed to stop illustrating the climax of the story, though. Ah well. I had fun. :)