Mr. Poe and the chicken. This "fresh" bird caught my funny bone while shopping in my corner grocery store and I just needed to draw him. I mean look at those feet....#sketch #deadchicken #catsofinstagram #watercolor #illusttation #gothgirl
When the world around us seems so incredibly scary, it's time to turn off the news, take a deep breath and draw... It's one of the only things that lets me quiet my mind a bit and relax. On the other hand, it's also time to get involved and start v
We had an amazing weekend at the #mosswoodmeltdown. Thank you to the incredible #johnwaters for hosting. #punkrock #oakland #concerts #filmdirector #pinkflamingos #hairspray #polyester #crybaby
Watching that news and feeling like any extra tiny bit of luck should be had. #rabbitrabbitrabbit #illustration #whiterabbit #wtf #supremecourt
New print in my shop, "World on Fire". Feeling thIs a little extra these days. Anyone else? #illustration #watercolor #worldonfire #catsofinstagram #portraitpainting #illustratorsofinstagram
Had some fun creating these small writers portraits of John Fowles and George Saunders for a client. It reminds me how much I love doing these. #artcommission #customportrait #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #georgesaunders #johnfowles #literatu
Here's a closeup of one of the paintings I have at @sfcityartgallery right now. It is inspired by all the kitty love I get from my dudes and all the winged creatures that hang out in my windows. #illustration #watercolor #catsofinstagram #hummingbir
Today's pretty... water lilies! Found these on a lovely walk around the Rosicrucian Museum last weekend. Such amazing light, don't you think? This may need to be painted... #waterlilies #Naturegram #waterlily #lightandshadow
TONIGHT! Join me for the opening of the new June show @sfcityartgallery in San Francisco (828 Valencia St). Please stop by, say hello and check out all of my new paintings. The opening is 7-10pm. Hope to see you there! #illustration #watercolor #port
Here's another piece for the June group show @sfcityartgallery. This is the first portrait I made right after my Dad died in April. It sort of sums up everything I have been feeling. I'm calling it, "Won't Look, Can't See". Feeling thankf
I'm giving this new Cara app a try. I am hoping that I can share my work freely there without worrying about AI. I am also hoping for a better algorithm where people can actually see my work in their feed. Here's to be a little bit hopeful again. #ca
Here is one of my latest watercolor portraits for the upcoming gallery show @sfcityartgallery in June. I was inspired by my love of dark 18th Century portraits and of course, cute kitties. I mean look at those toe beans. Who could resist? The show
Here is one of the new paintings I am working on for the June show at City Art Gallery. Inspired by all the weasel cuties hanging out in the woods. #illustration #watercolor #weasel #sloat #skull #gothgirl #forestcreature #weaselart #animalillustrati
Here's one of my latest illustrations I'm calling "A World on Fire", inspired by recent events in my life and in the world. #illustration #watercolor #fire #portraits #forestfire #portraitillustration #catillustration #illustratorsofinstagr
Here's another work in progress for the upcoming City Art Gallery in June. As some of you know, my Dad died last month and this pretty much sums up my feelings. I close my eyes as I am surrounded by death trying not to see as it covers me. #illustrat
Working on a new portrait for the June gallery show at City Art Gallery in SF. First watercolor layer of many... #illustration #portraitpainting #catsofinstagram #15thcentury #portrait #gothgirl #watercolor #artistsoninstagram #workinprogress
A bit of Sinjin is the Sun. I mean, come on, look at this face.... #tuxedocat #catsofinstagram #cats #catmom
New Victorian inspired mini portrait. Always thankful for art making to give me a little happiness when times get tough. And a gentle reminder that drawing is meditation... #illustratorsofinstagram #portraits #sketch #illustration #19thCentury #penc
I'm a little behind in my #matsbootcamp homework, but managed to finish this one. #flowers #spring #illustration #handlettering