DAY 2 - Passage a passage is never static • #graphitedrawing #contemporaryabstract #drawingchallenge #drawtober #liminal

Day 1 - Entrance #drawtober a place to begin, to step forward through - - - Day 2 will be uploaded shortly on the Patreon/insta sub tab. It’s also where I share a little more (usually a poem) in regard to the piece - if that’s your thing🖖 • #contemporaryabstract #drawingchallenge #liminal #portal

Starting today ✍️ If you’d like to see a day ahead, check out the Patreon or instagram sub tab. Day 1 already up 🙌 • #drawtober #drawingchallenge #abstractartist

A glimpse of summer 🌞

Gearing up for this years #artober I just shared the concept that I will be exploring this year for the month long drawing extravaganza, complete with 31 word prompts. Any guesses? I’ll be sharing Day 1 tomorrow via the Patreon, if you’re an eager beaver 🦫 • #graphitedrawing #drawingchallange

A limited edition | members exclusive, print, ‘Spine’ you can snag on Patreon. Currently working on a new members only print Perks in becoming part of the community; early access, behind the scenes, exclusive art work via your own shop. #fineart #abstractdrawing #contemporarydrawing #artprints

Trust the process 👩‍🎨 (and have fun) #charcoaldrawing #contemporaryabstract #gowiththeflow #artprocess

Plotting, contemplating, dreaming 💭 ✏️ #selfportrait #artstudio #abstractartist

a mini pencil drawing, drawn from a place where I create all my work - the intuitive space. ‘Somewhere in the Center’ *available* Drawn using graphite powder and mechanical pencils, one of which is by leuchtturm1917 which you can save w MELISSA20 🤙 #graphitedrawing #contemporaryabstract #artwork

👋 working away on concepts for this years artober… I think I’m there… maybe? #artist #studio #selfportrait

It only dawned on me today, that in less than three weeks will begin the month long drawing journey that I commit to every year #artober today I will be brainstorming concepts of what I would like to explore come October 1st For now, here are a few #drawings from last year’s artober

Mornings are for play and contemplation 🌀 ✍️ The first two paintings were done in my @leuchtturm1917canada sketchbook - responds well to light wet media if that’s what you’re into. MELISSA20 to save (if that’s also your thing) 🤙 Last shot, current views.

How it starts, to where it ends; from painting to print. #contemporaryabstract #intuitiveartist #artprocess #fineart #watercolor #graphite #artprint #mixedmedia

What a ride, glad I finished, even though hesitant thoughts surfaced during the whole journey. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t but you don’t know unless you go all the way, and give it everything you have - a concept I’m still working on. No. 1 is currently available under #prints

from painting to print #abstractart #intuitiveart #watercolor #contemporaryartwork #painting #graphite #drawing #artprints

Graphite drawing on paper, ‘Spinal Eyes’ • #abstractartwork #contemporarydrawing #intuitiveart #graphite #sketch

#flashbackfriday to an older charcoal drawing. Looking at this now, makes me miss it. I find my focus wouldn’t be on the details like I tend to do with graphite, but instead rely on the intuitive rhythm of my body to make marks #charcoaldrawing #abstractartwork #intuitiveartist #contemporarydrawing

✏️ #drawn in my Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook I haven’t sent out my lil’ newsletter just yet as the garden has been consuming most of time (no complaints 🫶🙏🌸🌻🌿🌱) but it just means it has pushed studio duties to the back burner, for now. This means you still have time to join up

Moments of Creativity #abstractart Also… I’ll be sending out my little newsletter soon revealing the new goodies that will soon arrive in shop 🤙 (original + limited hand pulled prints)

Moments cherished and will inspire future works, I’m sure. Still in awe of Antelope Canyon (lower) … in awe of it all really. New things coming to the shop this Friday, if you’d like to know what before, sign up to my my little love letter. • #abstractart #contemporarypainting #intuitiveartist

#artsupplies that always accompany me along side spaces to create in: sketchbooks, common space notebooks and a morning pages journal. Waxed pen roll and pouch from Earthandfibreco Also new post up on Patreon/Insta Subs if you fancy a gander 👀

The unpredictability of when pigment intersects with the flow of water #contemporaryart #abstractartwork #intuitiveartist #gowiththeflow #artpractice #painting #watercolor #ink

To be possessed by process #gowiththeflow An older sketch in a now finished handmade sketchbook that I shared with the Patrons/Insta subs a while back - currently working on a new drawing that I’ll be sharing this week. #abstractart #contemporarydrawing #intuitiveartist #ink #graphite

When Newt was a little floof, still learning the ropes of being a studio assistant 😜 #artiststudio #catassistant #pencildrawing

Some pencil drawing closeups from pieces over the years consisting of personal projects, commissions and random sketches ✏️ #artcloseup #abstractart #contemporyart #pencildrawings #intuitiveart #sketches #graphiteonpaper #monochromaticart #contemporarydrawings #artwork #myart

Keep going, even if the art you make isn’t what you envisioned, or wanted… sometimes it is what you need - - - - - There will be a shop update soon - to know the what’s and when’s - either Patron/insta subs for exclusive access (your own shop) followed by newsletter lovers 🤙🫶

#sketchbooks are a a definite must in my art supply arsenal. Much like journaling, only instead of words - shapes and shadows. Both are languages of the soul. Sketchbook: @leuchtturm1917canada (use MELISSA20) to save (if ya fancy) 🤙✨

Intuitive printmaking, felt good to carve again, it’s been a bit. I’ve missed the process of creating an image, then witnessing the mirrored perspective on paper These small hand pulled prints (very limited) will be available soon. Patrons/subs have first dibs, followed by newsletter peeps

Somewhere in the middle 🪄 #abstractpainting #intuitiveartist #gowiththeflow #artpractice #contemporaryart #watercolor

31 days of consecutive drawing drawn in @leuchtturm1917canada MELISSA20 to save if you need a space to play ✏️ #draweveryday #sketchbooktour #contemporarydrawing #intuitiveartist #abstractart #graphiteart

So far #roadtrip ✈️🚖 This place holds such a powerful and beautiful energy. #nevada #utah #zionnationalpark #brycecanyon #artist

a sprinkle of confidence makes the doubt go down, or something to that effect ☂️ • #sketchbook #graphitesketch #contemporaryart #abstractart #gowiththeflow #havefaith #intuitiveartist #artpractice #pencildrawing #drawing

Tuning in and going with the flow 🌊🌀

Current studio views 👀 If you’d like to see the first one: No. 1: Intuitive Indents, check out Patreon/insta subs By still following an intuitive approach to my practice, needless to say it was difficult to accept ‘mistakes’ as intentional marks

triptych play 3️⃣ #drawings

Have to make time to feed the soul and tune into it’s frequency 🪄🌀🐚 In case ya missed it, lots of new things on the webby, more coloring pages as part of my on going series, Color By Thought, as well as stickers (finally) There are currently 4 limited edition designs to choose from 🤙

Some older graphite drawings from the archives. • #pencildrawing #graphiteart #abstractdrawing #contemporaryabstract #artarchive #ephemeralart #sketches

✨ stickies now here ✨ a big thank you to everyone who have already grabbed one (or set) 🥹 of my new stickers. They are limited quantity/edition, once they are gone, they are gone for good 🤙🖖 • #stickers #abstractart #intuitiveartist #stickerart

✨STICKERS✨ I finally had the time to make some stickers, 4 drawings/designs with limited quantity are now available. Once they are gone, they are gone for good. They can be found under ‘prints’ via my webby 🖖 The hardest part about collecting stickers is, where to stick em… ? #stickerart

always approach with playfulness last chance to join my little love letter crew before I send it out to the community 💌 New things are here and waiting 👀 #artpractice #contemporaryart #abstractart #intuitiveartist #gowiththeflow #drawing #painting

Sketchbooks - can’t leave the home without one #artisttools #sketchbooks #abstractartwork #intuitiveartist How about you?

A sacred space etched in time. New goodies coming next week, sign up to my little love letter that I only send out when there’s something to say. Get in on it before the masses, if you’d like 🫶 • #artpractice #contemporaryabstract

5 NEW downloadable coloring pages have been added (under digital) Each piece invites you to intuitively play with color as these are abstract drawings and there is no, ‘right,’ or ‘correct’ colors to use. Play. Let your choice of color be dictated by your intuition. #coloringpages #abstractart

Getting lost in something that you are passionate about is a feeling I always try and recapture with each new drawing. • #pencildrawing #sketchbook #contemporaryart #intuitiveartist #gowiththeflow #artpractice #abstractart #gettinglost

Just begin Drawn in my @leuchtturm1917canada sketchbook (MELISSA20) to save if ya fancy • #artprocess #intuitiveart #abstract #contemporary_art #gowiththeflow #sketchbook #pencildrawing #graphitesketch #artpractice

The final drawing from the previous video/post Reminder to join my little newsletter to get in on the goodies before the masses 💌 Limited run You ask, of what? You’ll just have to wait and see 👀 • #abstractdrawing #myart #contemparyart #graphitesketch #artstyle #graphite #intuitiveart

Let’s flow 🌊 I’ll be sending out a little note shortly of some new goodies, some of which you’ve been asking for some time… 👀 All can be found in the bio ⬆️ • #artflow #intuitiveartist #contemporaryart #abstractart #pencildrawing #graphite #artpractice #gowiththeflow #drawing #sketch

‘Insert inspirational quote’ 😆 But for real, what are some quotes that you tend to revisit when you’re in a creative slump? ⬇️ • #abstractart #myart #pencildrawing #contemporyart #watercolor #graphitesketch #mixedmedia #intuitiveart #inspire

Getting lost in creation 🤙 Drawn in my @leuchtturm1917canada sketchbook which you can try out (and save) when you use MELISSA20 ✨ Some new things will be added to the shop, so a little love note will grace your inboxes soon (if you subbed to my newsletter that is) 🫶 #gowiththeflow #drawing

Thinking of Spain, and drawing amongst the detailed giants 🌳 • #drawing #graphitesketch #abstractart #contemporyart #pencilsketches #travelsketching #sketchbook #notebook #travel #sketching #spain