Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Sloppy copy of cat series 2025 calendar and prints!
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Big idea that seems impossible-Chihuahua family pack pet portrait process plus completed works of art!
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| Completed 8 dog pet portrait! |
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| Chihuahuas sloppy copy idea practice painting on panel board |
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| Cute brown girl but no details yet! |
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| Funny guy on a poof no details yet! |
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| Wackadoodle cutie no details yet! |
Big pet portrait process of eight little chihuahuas (on a 30x40” canvas)in a funny accent chair, poofs and teacups(naturally) plus hats and shirts and possibly butterflies but maybe super simple flowers will do to keep it cohesive. Go here for funny dog gifts! https://puppycatandmouse.etsy.com/
I started with a practice painting on a 8.5x11” panel board which will soon be my preferred method choice of surfaces. I mixed acrylic and gouache and ink just to put it all together.
I’ve had so many interruptions during the process which completely drains all my mental focus and energy(why does one freeze and feel paralyzed when staring at your artwork?)which can be utterly frustrating, discouraging and I may feel it is impossible, but still I know deep down in my gut I am close to the finish line and will feel joy and satisfaction when that final brush stroke hits and I just leave it. I am working at my pace my own flow and excited about new projects once this great one is in the hands and on the wall of it’s owner!!
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Christmas cards/prints for 2024!
Yep I’m way ahead of the Christmas Q4 season. Or too late I guess whichever way you look at it. Only available in my shop for Christmas 2024 season! This idea for a Christmas card/print series popped in my head only a week ago. Not in the Christmas spirit as much as refining my drawing/inking skills. And boy was it refreshing! It took my mind away from depression and anxiety and sadness. My inspiration came from my sister’s pack of chihuahuas (currently painting her a portrait) , black and white minimalism, starry nights, nature, funny cats and, Charlie Brown and Linus Christmas tree shopping around the silly trees on the tree lot. My fave scene.
I plan to offer these as prints. Nøt printables as I’m feeling more like digital downloads cheapen my art and also customers prefer a physical product!!! So do I. Nothing beats touching the cool and funny and unique item!
My new 2024 word is P O L I S H. Slow down with your art. Choose your flow. Do not rush. And look at the silly results from drawing and inking. Still don’t forget to be free and loose and a bit sloppy abstract. Imperfect design is fine. Go here to peek at funny dog and cat gifts-https://puppycatandmouse.etsy.com/
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Thankful for family and health!
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| My funny black cat wearing a silly hat design! |
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| Leia and Dougie today-scruffy salt and pepper face! |
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| Leia and Dougie 2019 young and free no scruffy face! |
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| Final cat design printed on a kitchen tea towel available now! |
This month I’ve created many products from existing designs and the black cat is my favorite currently. I love the pensive non challant cat look and the color palette is lovely! I plan to begin the new and improved design collection in my shop - https://puppycatandmouse.etsy.com/ which includes POD prints and less printables (digital downloads) physical products sell well!!!
I’ve included the family photos because it’s is who I care most about and is a reminder of why I do what I do! Leia and my pets are my greatest inspiration and motivation moving forward with this art path I’m on. This thanksgiving I became sick with the flu for four days and was unable to do anything productive. Being miserable and depressed I was reminded once again of how to not take my health for granted. To be alive and productive is what I live for! Staying active and healthy is a great day any day. I don’t care what you are up to. Poor Doug suffered no long walks for days sorry Dougie but I’m back at it. I’m making stickers and calendars and mugs and candles and have a large painted portrait that I’m in the midst of and I can’t wait to reveal it (30x40”!)
Bring it on December “month that is the most depressing month ever I can deal with you and not feel fear or anxiety from you”🤺🥷🧘♀️
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Back to the house of Norway for KOSELIG inspiration
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| Spooky ghost at house of Norway |
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| Viking house in Oslo |
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| IKEA inspo |
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| Moms house |
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| Munch museum and me to the right! |
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| Høybråten 🇳🇴 |
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| Bløtkake!!! |
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| Mummitrollet |
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| Local art gallery |
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| Cats |
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| Meg |
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| Momma❤️ |
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| Moody front of house of Norway |
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| Handmade funny dogs calendar! |
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| Handmade funny cats calendar! |
10 refreshing days at the house of Norway spent with sweet family, tons of delicious fooooood plus 2 super cooool desk calendars created and designed by yours truly. 2024 Dogs calendar available NOW in my shop! Cats available sooooon! This is a physical calendar that will be shipped to you! Made in America but technically designed in Norway! Please allow at least 5-10 for shipping unless you choose a preferred shipping. Delivery times will be crazy once again this year so when purchasing anything tangible or physical please allow for time! For funny cat and dog gifts go here-https://puppycatandmouse.etsy.com/
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