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Portfolio and print store

Doodling to stay sane and such.

Doodling to stay sane and such.

My shop is back open!! If you can’t wait for my next market, you can now get my prints and zines on Etsy, including 2FarOut 2. If you’re local to LR pick up/drop off options are available. The link for everything is in the bio of my account! 💚 (more prints coming soon!!!)

My shop is back open!! If you can’t wait for my next market, you can now get my prints and zines on Etsy, including 2FarOut 2. If you’re local to LR pick up/drop off options are available. The link for everything is in the bio of my account! 💚 (more prints coming soon!!!)

Wanted to post the yearbook portraits for those who couldn’t see them at the opening yesterday!! This was so fun and such an honor to do. I loved getting to bring some of my favorite people into my little world and seeing everyone’s reactions! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures 💚✨ they’ll be up at ACANSA gallery until DEC 13th if you wanna see them in person!
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@maebee_is_lovely
@emergencyfailsafedevice
@indi_incarnate
@goombat_
@emi7.651
@fianeola
@tee_bee_x
@vershea.art
@jorge_mand_art
@tor_.ashley
@cultclass1cs
@leigh.sagna
@ethannmacchi
@junebug.prints
@astroadri
@slugknives
@feraldogprints
@rolleepolly
@lilystockton28
@deebee_anne
@hiddencreek.111
@critch.life
@est_angelus
@mackenzie.annemarie
@peytongwood
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Wanted to post the yearbook portraits for those who couldn’t see them at the opening yesterday!! This was so fun and such an honor to do. I loved getting to bring some of my favorite people into my little world and seeing everyone’s reactions! Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures 💚✨ they’ll be up at ACANSA gallery until DEC 13th if you wanna see them in person!
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@maebee_is_lovely
@emergencyfailsafedevice
@indi_incarnate
@goombat_
@emi7.651
@fianeola
@tee_bee_x
@vershea.art
@jorge_mand_art
@tor_.ashley
@cultclass1cs
@leigh.sagna
@ethannmacchi
@junebug.prints
@astroadri
@slugknives
@feraldogprints
@rolleepolly
@lilystockton28
@deebee_anne
@hiddencreek.111
@critch.life
@est_angelus
@mackenzie.annemarie
@peytongwood
@christopherrjoslin
@the_art_of_hope.5

2FarOut 2 is almost here!! ⭐️ This is the last day for donations that will be included in the zine. $10 or more secures your preorder for the project and a spot on the thank you page! To donate or see what your money goes toward, you can read up on it on the GoFundMe page. Link is in my bio!
I’ve been working really hard on this for a while now and I’m so excited to share it. Zines will be available for the first time at ACANSA gallery on November 21st, 5-8pm. I hope to see you there! 🪐

2FarOut 2 is almost here!! ⭐️ This is the last day for donations that will be included in the zine. $10 or more secures your preorder for the project and a spot on the thank you page! To donate or see what your money goes toward, you can read up on it on the GoFundMe page. Link is in my bio!
I’ve been working really hard on this for a while now and I’m so excited to share it. Zines will be available for the first time at ACANSA gallery on November 21st, 5-8pm. I hope to see you there! 🪐

I can’t believe the time has finally come. I’m so thrilled to announce my first ever solo exhibition at @acansagallery ! I’ve had the pleasure of showing there in group shows before, and now I’m beyond honored and excited for the opportunity to bring all of my work together for a cohesive and immersive show. The reception is November 21st, and it will also be the official release of 2FarOut Issue #2! Zines, stickers and prints will all be available for purchase on the night of the reception.
This means so much to me, and I hope you see you there 💚 ~ Kai

I can’t believe the time has finally come. I’m so thrilled to announce my first ever solo exhibition at @acansagallery ! I’ve had the pleasure of showing there in group shows before, and now I’m beyond honored and excited for the opportunity to bring all of my work together for a cohesive and immersive show. The reception is November 21st, and it will also be the official release of 2FarOut Issue #2! Zines, stickers and prints will all be available for purchase on the night of the reception.
This means so much to me, and I hope you see you there 💚 ~ Kai

🎧 Thought I’d post one of the illustrations I’ve recently done for the zine! If you remember the mixtape page from the last one, this is the shiny new version. To top it off, the songs will be written on the receipt 😌 this was so fun. I rarely use my own belongings as models but I LOVED doing it for this one. There might even be some you can recognize!
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🎧 Thought I’d post one of the illustrations I’ve recently done for the zine! If you remember the mixtape page from the last one, this is the shiny new version. To top it off, the songs will be written on the receipt 😌 this was so fun. I rarely use my own belongings as models but I LOVED doing it for this one. There might even be some you can recognize!
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Holy moly… NEW SHIRTS ! With the incredibly talented @long_dogart 💫 Due to some stuffs this run is going to be extremely limited (for now!) so come get em while you can :) September 14th at @misfitmakermarket from 11-5 at fassler hall along with some other new goodies ;) 💚

Holy moly… NEW SHIRTS ! With the incredibly talented @long_dogart 💫 Due to some stuffs this run is going to be extremely limited (for now!) so come get em while you can :) September 14th at @misfitmakermarket from 11-5 at fassler hall along with some other new goodies ;) 💚

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Some satisfying brush strokes to finish off this lil painting 😌✨ I’m planning on making this the ‘mixtape’ page of the second edition of too far out! (Which should fingers crossed be coming before the end of the year)
I’m super excited to do some cool stuff to it digitally and of course add the music :)) bonus points if you can name all the albums in it!
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Some satisfying brush strokes to finish off this lil painting 😌✨ I’m planning on making this the ‘mixtape’ page of the second edition of too far out! (Which should fingers crossed be coming before the end of the year)
I’m super excited to do some cool stuff to it digitally and of course add the music :)) bonus points if you can name all the albums in it!
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Don’t know how I forgot to post this!! A little painting I did for @nlrlibraries for their summer reading program. 🪐💫
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Don’t know how I forgot to post this!! A little painting I did for @nlrlibraries for their summer reading program. 🪐💫
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I usually don’t paint anything super personal to me but once I got this idea I couldn’t pass it up!! This is inspired by an astronaut helmet on a shelf right next to my desk that gives the perfect view of my little studio. This is where I happily spend most of my time at home listening to music or videos and painting away (and yet it still takes me months to finish one little painting)
I’m super curious to see all the details people can point out so let me know what your favorites are! This is nearly an exact mirror of my room minus a few little details. Plus unfortunately I’m not actually green :(
You’ll have the chance to see this in person later this year which I can’t wait to talk more about! ⭐️
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I usually don’t paint anything super personal to me but once I got this idea I couldn’t pass it up!! This is inspired by an astronaut helmet on a shelf right next to my desk that gives the perfect view of my little studio. This is where I happily spend most of my time at home listening to music or videos and painting away (and yet it still takes me months to finish one little painting)
I’m super curious to see all the details people can point out so let me know what your favorites are! This is nearly an exact mirror of my room minus a few little details. Plus unfortunately I’m not actually green :(
You’ll have the chance to see this in person later this year which I can’t wait to talk more about! ⭐️
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Some more info on these collab shirts !! ⭐️ Reach out to us if you have any questions. #arkansascreates #littlerock

Some more info on these collab shirts !! ⭐️ Reach out to us if you have any questions. #arkansascreates #littlerock

🌈 @long_dogart and I wanted to do something special for this year’s pride month and we’re so excited to share these shirts with you! Every shirt is hand dyed with love by Kristin and Martha, then handed over to me to print! The Little Rock Pride design has been revamped to best fit a shirt format with an extra homage to our collaboration. Rainbow tie dye not your thing? Keep an eye out for future announcements!
🌈 find these shirts THIS MONTH at our booths at :
• SOMA Pride - June 7th
• Little Rock Farmers market
• @misfitmakermarket - June 8th
(Or reach out to one of us for information about our inventory!)

A portion of every shirt profit will go to support @intransitive.ar , a local organization supporting queer and trans Arkansans through fundraising, community aid, raising awareness for and organizing pushback against legislature, and countless events to bring our community together. (p.s. Little Rock Pride prints are STILL available and all profits still go to intransitive!)

Happy Pride, everyone! This is an especially important one. Never let anything or anyone take away YOUR PRIDE. The whole is greater than sum of its parts, and the only way to get through this is by standing together. ⭐️ (also shoutout to my dad and aunt for being such great models)

🌈 @long_dogart and I wanted to do something special for this year’s pride month and we’re so excited to share these shirts with you! Every shirt is hand dyed with love by Kristin and Martha, then handed over to me to print! The Little Rock Pride design has been revamped to best fit a shirt format with an extra homage to our collaboration. Rainbow tie dye not your thing? Keep an eye out for future announcements!
🌈 find these shirts THIS MONTH at our booths at :
• SOMA Pride - June 7th
• Little Rock Farmers market
• @misfitmakermarket - June 8th
(Or reach out to one of us for information about our inventory!)

A portion of every shirt profit will go to support @intransitive.ar , a local organization supporting queer and trans Arkansans through fundraising, community aid, raising awareness for and organizing pushback against legislature, and countless events to bring our community together. (p.s. Little Rock Pride prints are STILL available and all profits still go to intransitive!)

Happy Pride, everyone! This is an especially important one. Never let anything or anyone take away YOUR PRIDE. The whole is greater than sum of its parts, and the only way to get through this is by standing together. ⭐️ (also shoutout to my dad and aunt for being such great models)

I still have quite a few shirts left from recent markets ⭐️ Shoot me a message if you’re interested in any of the designs! I’m happy to supply more photos/videos.
All shirts are sourced second hand and printed using water based ink. Some colors might appear differently in person compared to how they’re photographed. I’m still new to this so there are some printing mistakes. All shirts have been heat set, and I’ve washed my own multiple times to no fading! 💚 (price does not include shipping costs if necessary - local pickup/drop off is preferred!)
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I still have quite a few shirts left from recent markets ⭐️ Shoot me a message if you’re interested in any of the designs! I’m happy to supply more photos/videos.
All shirts are sourced second hand and printed using water based ink. Some colors might appear differently in person compared to how they’re photographed. I’m still new to this so there are some printing mistakes. All shirts have been heat set, and I’ve washed my own multiple times to no fading! 💚 (price does not include shipping costs if necessary - local pickup/drop off is preferred!)
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#screenprint #screenprinting #customshirts #arkansascreates #arkansasartist #artistoninstagram

So excited to have made this design for @nlrlibraries !! Stickers coming soon for their summer programs so go check it out and support your local libraries!! ⭐️⭐️ also shoutout @slugknives for being the best ever and reaching out to me for the opportunity! 💚
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So excited to have made this design for @nlrlibraries !! Stickers coming soon for their summer programs so go check it out and support your local libraries!! ⭐️⭐️ also shoutout @slugknives for being the best ever and reaching out to me for the opportunity! 💚
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I don’t usually do posts for markets buttttt I did THREE markets over the span of a week! (I know the seasoned pros are rolling their eyes, but it’s a lot for me! I had SOOO much fun getting to meet new people, share my work and put my recently found love of screen printing out there! Thank you to everyone who came and got a shirt or anything else from my booth/showed any support at all! ⭐️ looking back I’m so overwhelmed with all da loveee 😭
Also thank you @deadpartyy for trusting me with the market flyer and everything else!! 💚💜

I don’t usually do posts for markets buttttt I did THREE markets over the span of a week! (I know the seasoned pros are rolling their eyes, but it’s a lot for me! I had SOOO much fun getting to meet new people, share my work and put my recently found love of screen printing out there! Thank you to everyone who came and got a shirt or anything else from my booth/showed any support at all! ⭐️ looking back I’m so overwhelmed with all da loveee 😭
Also thank you @deadpartyy for trusting me with the market flyer and everything else!! 💚💜

❗FUNDRAISER❗DETAILS BELOW!
I have been DYING to share this for a while now and i'm so excited it's done!
Towards the beginning of the year, as many of us did/do, I struggled deeply (and still do) with the events unfolding around me. I desperately needed an outlet, a beacon of love and a celebration of humanity; so I turned to art in a way I never have before. Up until this point, despite my dreams to, I've never been able to do something like this and use my passions to support my community. I'm so honored and grateful to be doing it now. My city is so full of talent, community, support and love, and I'm grateful to be a part of it. All profit from these print and sticker sales will be donated to InTransitive, an amazing local organization supporting queer Arkansans. their work has never been MORE important. Could I have waited until June? Maybe. But PRIDE NEVER STOPS !
Everything is NAME YOUR PRICE! A small fraction will go toward printing costs, and anything beyond that goes to InTransitive. Any support is greatly appreciated. I hope to expand the scope of everything soon, including online sales, bigger sizes and maybe even shipping, though for now 8x10 AND 11X14 prints and possibly stickers will be available at the upcoming @misfitmakermarket THIS Sunday, March 2nd. If you won't be attending, you can email me at Kaidillustrations@gmail.com and Ill see what I can do. wink. I'm so excited to see where all of this goes!

Much Love, Kai :) ⭐
#arkansasartist #arkansascreates #arkansascreative #littlerock #artist #illustrator #illustration #vintageart #retroart #retroaesthetic #pride #painter #prideart

❗FUNDRAISER❗DETAILS BELOW!
I have been DYING to share this for a while now and i'm so excited it's done!
Towards the beginning of the year, as many of us did/do, I struggled deeply (and still do) with the events unfolding around me. I desperately needed an outlet, a beacon of love and a celebration of humanity; so I turned to art in a way I never have before. Up until this point, despite my dreams to, I've never been able to do something like this and use my passions to support my community. I'm so honored and grateful to be doing it now. My city is so full of talent, community, support and love, and I'm grateful to be a part of it. All profit from these print and sticker sales will be donated to InTransitive, an amazing local organization supporting queer Arkansans. their work has never been MORE important. Could I have waited until June? Maybe. But PRIDE NEVER STOPS !
Everything is NAME YOUR PRICE! A small fraction will go toward printing costs, and anything beyond that goes to InTransitive. Any support is greatly appreciated. I hope to expand the scope of everything soon, including online sales, bigger sizes and maybe even shipping, though for now 8x10 AND 11X14 prints and possibly stickers will be available at the upcoming @misfitmakermarket THIS Sunday, March 2nd. If you won't be attending, you can email me at Kaidillustrations@gmail.com and Ill see what I can do. wink. I'm so excited to see where all of this goes!

Much Love, Kai :) ⭐
#arkansasartist #arkansascreates #arkansascreative #littlerock #artist #illustrator #illustration #vintageart #retroart #retroaesthetic #pride #painter #prideart

🪐💫 finally got around to editing the process footage of the hand painted blacklight posters! They’re super time consuming but I’m still happy and proud of the outcome. They’re still for sale (made to order) so if anyone is interested, shoot me an email or a message! Also please mind the audio mixing I’m an artist not a dj 😞
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🪐💫 finally got around to editing the process footage of the hand painted blacklight posters! They’re super time consuming but I’m still happy and proud of the outcome. They’re still for sale (made to order) so if anyone is interested, shoot me an email or a message! Also please mind the audio mixing I’m an artist not a dj 😞
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What a year! Looking back I am so proud of what I was able to accomplish and I’m so grateful for all the support and opportunities I’ve received throughout! I’m super excited to see what all the next year has in store and to keep doing what I love :) 🖤💫 thank you all so much for everything it sincerely means the world! #arkansascreates

What a year! Looking back I am so proud of what I was able to accomplish and I’m so grateful for all the support and opportunities I’ve received throughout! I’m super excited to see what all the next year has in store and to keep doing what I love :) 🖤💫 thank you all so much for everything it sincerely means the world! #arkansascreates

Some stuff I’ve done In my sketchbook over the last couple months and the holidays :p I gotta be better about working in it!

Some stuff I’ve done In my sketchbook over the last couple months and the holidays :p I gotta be better about working in it!

Alien Rockstars from Outer Space 🪐☄️
‼️‼️FOR SALE!‼️‼️
I’m so happy to have the first of this project finished and I’m even more excited to announce the details on how you can get your grubby little mits on one!
⭐️ Each poster is hand painted on watercolor paper and will come with a certificate of authenticity signed by both me and my printer! Only 12 will be made over the course of 2025 until (hopefully) a new poster design will be released! I’m hoping they’ll be a cool collectors piece that’ll challenge me to make a new design every year, plus they take me like 12 hours to paint so I wanna pace myself 😭
⭐️ They’ll be $275 (not including shipping if it’s required) and will mostly be pre-order only, so if you wanna be added to the list before they’re gone shoot me a message! I’m also not sure if I’ll continue hand-painting them for the next iteration so that makes these even more special.
⭐️ I rarely sell originals or anything that takes this long so it’s kinda been nerve wracking but I’m so proud of myself and how they’ve turned out and I can’t wait to see everyone’s reactions 🖤🖤 thank you for following along!
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Alien Rockstars from Outer Space 🪐☄️
‼️‼️FOR SALE!‼️‼️
I’m so happy to have the first of this project finished and I’m even more excited to announce the details on how you can get your grubby little mits on one!
⭐️ Each poster is hand painted on watercolor paper and will come with a certificate of authenticity signed by both me and my printer! Only 12 will be made over the course of 2025 until (hopefully) a new poster design will be released! I’m hoping they’ll be a cool collectors piece that’ll challenge me to make a new design every year, plus they take me like 12 hours to paint so I wanna pace myself 😭
⭐️ They’ll be $275 (not including shipping if it’s required) and will mostly be pre-order only, so if you wanna be added to the list before they’re gone shoot me a message! I’m also not sure if I’ll continue hand-painting them for the next iteration so that makes these even more special.
⭐️ I rarely sell originals or anything that takes this long so it’s kinda been nerve wracking but I’m so proud of myself and how they’ve turned out and I can’t wait to see everyone’s reactions 🖤🖤 thank you for following along!
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Another market in da books! Had a lovely time talking with folks and fellow creatives, and i’m so happy I got to do it with my lovely pal @love.bugs501
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us all!! 🖤🖤 excited for the next oneeeee @misfitmakermarket

Another market in da books! Had a lovely time talking with folks and fellow creatives, and i’m so happy I got to do it with my lovely pal @love.bugs501
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us all!! 🖤🖤 excited for the next oneeeee @misfitmakermarket

I’m super excited to announce my first giveaway! I always knew it had to be something awesome, and what a better project than the first of my new HAND PAINTED blacklight poster prints, 1 out of only 12!
‼️ To enter, share this post to ya story and comment your favorite 80s rock/ metal band and put me on some new stuff! Actually, any 80s stuff 😏
ENDS NEXT THURSDAY, DEC 19th where I’ll randomly select a winner!
‼️I also wanted to do a little treat for all the lovelies coming and supporting the vendors at @misfitmakermarket so come by the Rev Room in Little Rock from 2-6 THIS SUNDAY (December 15th) where I’ll be gathering entries to double your chances of winning! The share and comment counts as one entry, but you get another one if you come by the market. Yeah. You get what I’m sayin. :) I originally wanted to make it just a local thing but I also wanna be able to give everyone a chance to win, even if you’re local and not able to attend! I hope to see you guys there! 🖤🖤 #arkansascreative

I’m super excited to announce my first giveaway! I always knew it had to be something awesome, and what a better project than the first of my new HAND PAINTED blacklight poster prints, 1 out of only 12!
‼️ To enter, share this post to ya story and comment your favorite 80s rock/ metal band and put me on some new stuff! Actually, any 80s stuff 😏
ENDS NEXT THURSDAY, DEC 19th where I’ll randomly select a winner!
‼️I also wanted to do a little treat for all the lovelies coming and supporting the vendors at @misfitmakermarket so come by the Rev Room in Little Rock from 2-6 THIS SUNDAY (December 15th) where I’ll be gathering entries to double your chances of winning! The share and comment counts as one entry, but you get another one if you come by the market. Yeah. You get what I’m sayin. :) I originally wanted to make it just a local thing but I also wanna be able to give everyone a chance to win, even if you’re local and not able to attend! I hope to see you guys there! 🖤🖤 #arkansascreative

For the vibes, man 😞 Available soon 💚
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For the vibes, man 😞 Available soon 💚
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So so much work and I’ve gotta do it 11 more times for the collection but I’m so happy with it 😭😭
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So so much work and I’ve gotta do it 11 more times for the collection but I’m so happy with it 😭😭
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Some line-work I did for an upcoming project! Gonna try my hand at some handmade blacklight posters. Fingers crossed it works out!

Some line-work I did for an upcoming project! Gonna try my hand at some handmade blacklight posters. Fingers crossed it works out!

At the rail yard today from 11-4 for @eastvillage_artmarket !! 🎃👻 Got lots of new stuff and some special deals along with tons of other awesome folks so come out and say hey!

At the rail yard today from 11-4 for @eastvillage_artmarket !! 🎃👻 Got lots of new stuff and some special deals along with tons of other awesome folks so come out and say hey!

It’s been a couple months in the making but my most recent project is done! (And miraculously actually in time for halloween)
This painting was extremely fun and emotionally fulfilling to do!! I wanted to do my own take on nostalgic Halloween experiences and ‘retro’ festive illustrations but with my little guys, probably in their tweens circa something close to the late 70’s with costumes to match. I feel like I say this about every painting with them but I like to imagine what they’re saying. During the painting process I can’t help but see them walking and talking in my head and dishing little jabs out to each other. Anywho. Sized 11x17 made using watercolors and a bit of pencil and gouache for some details that I couldn’t be bothered adding during the sketch. Speaking of, I just realized I forgot to add the fringe to Andy’s costume. Oops.
I plan on going more into this with a blog post of some process pictures and maybe even a little short story if time allows, but for now this is all I got! Not my favorite painting ever but it holds a very special place in my heart for being centered around my absolute favorite time of year. :)
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It’s been a couple months in the making but my most recent project is done! (And miraculously actually in time for halloween)
This painting was extremely fun and emotionally fulfilling to do!! I wanted to do my own take on nostalgic Halloween experiences and ‘retro’ festive illustrations but with my little guys, probably in their tweens circa something close to the late 70’s with costumes to match. I feel like I say this about every painting with them but I like to imagine what they’re saying. During the painting process I can’t help but see them walking and talking in my head and dishing little jabs out to each other. Anywho. Sized 11x17 made using watercolors and a bit of pencil and gouache for some details that I couldn’t be bothered adding during the sketch. Speaking of, I just realized I forgot to add the fringe to Andy’s costume. Oops.
I plan on going more into this with a blog post of some process pictures and maybe even a little short story if time allows, but for now this is all I got! Not my favorite painting ever but it holds a very special place in my heart for being centered around my absolute favorite time of year. :)
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🧛🏼 Where my vampire fans at? Had SO much fun doing this one
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🧛🏼 Where my vampire fans at? Had SO much fun doing this one
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Yet another solid background in the orange sharpie acrylic markers! It’s such a perfect color for backgrounds I love it
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Yet another solid background in the orange sharpie acrylic markers! It’s such a perfect color for backgrounds I love it
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“The Vega’s Back Room and the Rest of the World” 💫
I’m honestly not sure how to begin describing what this painting is to me. I was asked to be a part of a comic book inspired group show a few months ago and came up with the idea almost immediately. I used pictures that I’ve taken on my canon owl shot at shows for almost two years now as inspiration and references, and embedded in this painting are performers I admire, dear friends, and cherished memories. (Maybe I’ll end up sharing a collection of all the references?) I wanted to capture the wonder of discovering any live music scene for the first time but especially anything under the ‘alternative’ umbrella! I still remember my first show at Vino’s. My buddy Will took me. The room was absolutely packed and we had to walk to the bank and back in the pouring rain to get cash cause we didn’t want to lose our already questionable parking spot. I remember Zilla and Brother Tongue played and they instantly became favorites! Live music has been one of the most important things in my life ever since. When weeks dragged on and I didn’t have anything in the near future to look forward to, at least there was a show. When I’ve questioned my place here, there were smiling faces and fist bumps and conversations over whatever wild selection of music Jackson or Justin were playing. I’ve gotten to combine that love with my own passions by making flyers for some of my favorite local musicians (with plenty more on the way) as well as getting to spend my birthday seeing them perform with some of my dearest friends, and I just can’t describe my gratefulness. Little Rock has so much to offer artistically and in its community and I hope I could convey even a little bit of that! Alright enough with the sap, I’ll shut up now! At the end of the day it’s just a painting and here it is! 🤘 oh yeah by the way I have 11x14 and 18x24 prints if anyone wants one!
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“The Vega’s Back Room and the Rest of the World” 💫
I’m honestly not sure how to begin describing what this painting is to me. I was asked to be a part of a comic book inspired group show a few months ago and came up with the idea almost immediately. I used pictures that I’ve taken on my canon owl shot at shows for almost two years now as inspiration and references, and embedded in this painting are performers I admire, dear friends, and cherished memories. (Maybe I’ll end up sharing a collection of all the references?) I wanted to capture the wonder of discovering any live music scene for the first time but especially anything under the ‘alternative’ umbrella! I still remember my first show at Vino’s. My buddy Will took me. The room was absolutely packed and we had to walk to the bank and back in the pouring rain to get cash cause we didn’t want to lose our already questionable parking spot. I remember Zilla and Brother Tongue played and they instantly became favorites! Live music has been one of the most important things in my life ever since. When weeks dragged on and I didn’t have anything in the near future to look forward to, at least there was a show. When I’ve questioned my place here, there were smiling faces and fist bumps and conversations over whatever wild selection of music Jackson or Justin were playing. I’ve gotten to combine that love with my own passions by making flyers for some of my favorite local musicians (with plenty more on the way) as well as getting to spend my birthday seeing them perform with some of my dearest friends, and I just can’t describe my gratefulness. Little Rock has so much to offer artistically and in its community and I hope I could convey even a little bit of that! Alright enough with the sap, I’ll shut up now! At the end of the day it’s just a painting and here it is! 🤘 oh yeah by the way I have 11x14 and 18x24 prints if anyone wants one!
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The Vega’s back room and the rest of the world - this piece is currently on display at @acansagallery until August 10th! Check it out along with many other INCREDIBLE works by some amazing local talent!!! 🛸 Looking forward to sharing more about this piece and its process soon.

The Vega’s back room and the rest of the world - this piece is currently on display at @acansagallery until August 10th! Check it out along with many other INCREDIBLE works by some amazing local talent!!! 🛸 Looking forward to sharing more about this piece and its process soon.

The Too Far Out zines are still available for purchase!! They’re $10 on my Etsy page (in my bio link) or you can contact me for a local pick-up/delivery under certain terms. Available til… well I guess til I feel they’ve had their time! I can’t describe how much this project has done for me personally, creatively and in my involvement locally and I’m so SO grateful for it. I can’t wait for the next one! 🛸🚀
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The Too Far Out zines are still available for purchase!! They’re $10 on my Etsy page (in my bio link) or you can contact me for a local pick-up/delivery under certain terms. Available til… well I guess til I feel they’ve had their time! I can’t describe how much this project has done for me personally, creatively and in my involvement locally and I’m so SO grateful for it. I can’t wait for the next one! 🛸🚀
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Some details 🔍 incredibly excited to share more of this painting!
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Some details 🔍 incredibly excited to share more of this painting!
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(My friends said this looked cool if it looks silly I blame them) Anyway I made this thing! Just an intergalactic being making intergalactic being art, nothing to see here. Keep hovering. 🪐

(My friends said this looked cool if it looks silly I blame them) Anyway I made this thing! Just an intergalactic being making intergalactic being art, nothing to see here. Keep hovering. 🪐

First time painting on a skateboard! This is something I enjoyed far more than I expected, and hopefully it’s something I get the opportunity to do again soon! This board is currently available to view (and purchase) at @acansagallery through June 15th! 🤘
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First time painting on a skateboard! This is something I enjoyed far more than I expected, and hopefully it’s something I get the opportunity to do again soon! This board is currently available to view (and purchase) at @acansagallery through June 15th! 🤘
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Anarchy In the cosmos 🤘🪐 using SoFlat acrylics and Posca. This was my first time painting on a skateboard and I genuinely can’t wait to do it again! Designing and painting this was so fun. It’ll be on display at the @acansagallery from May 17th- June 15th and available to purchase! Come see it and all the other amazing works! ⭐️
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Anarchy In the cosmos 🤘🪐 using SoFlat acrylics and Posca. This was my first time painting on a skateboard and I genuinely can’t wait to do it again! Designing and painting this was so fun. It’ll be on display at the @acansagallery from May 17th- June 15th and available to purchase! Come see it and all the other amazing works! ⭐️
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Quick watercolor sketch!
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Quick watercolor sketch!
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Some sketchbook linework! Always one of my favorite things to do. I don’t do this style of line work in my focal pieces but it’s always fun to do in my sketchbook. Even on a ‘rest’ evening I still wanted to draw. Hasn’t been the case in a while :) (Reference picture from Pinterest!!)
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Some sketchbook linework! Always one of my favorite things to do. I don’t do this style of line work in my focal pieces but it’s always fun to do in my sketchbook. Even on a ‘rest’ evening I still wanted to draw. Hasn’t been the case in a while :) (Reference picture from Pinterest!!)
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FINALLLYYYY getting around to posting this guy! I finished it toward the beginning of the month after quite a while of fighting with almost every aspect of it, but I’m happy to say it’s grown on me a lot. I remember telling family members about the idea over the holiday and them really liking the idea and now it’s finally done! One of my gripes however is that I kindaaaa messed up the finish on it (a lesson in patience). I might try to re-wax it sometime soon but part of me sort of likes the old, dusty appearance it gives it.
Making paintings for these concepts and ideas have been so fulfilling and I can’t wait to make and share more!! 👾 P.S. prints are available!!
Can you name all the people/references on the wall? 👀
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FINALLLYYYY getting around to posting this guy! I finished it toward the beginning of the month after quite a while of fighting with almost every aspect of it, but I’m happy to say it’s grown on me a lot. I remember telling family members about the idea over the holiday and them really liking the idea and now it’s finally done! One of my gripes however is that I kindaaaa messed up the finish on it (a lesson in patience). I might try to re-wax it sometime soon but part of me sort of likes the old, dusty appearance it gives it.
Making paintings for these concepts and ideas have been so fulfilling and I can’t wait to make and share more!! 👾 P.S. prints are available!!
Can you name all the people/references on the wall? 👀
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Video fever 👾 here’s a quick painting I did for my zine (hopefully releasing this month) I used a picture I took on my first roll of film as a reference. Some friends and I dressed up and went to an arcade for my birthday! It’s always been one of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken :) I used black paper and a white sharpie acrylic ink marker for the background paper, and acrylic gouache for the foreground. The figures were cut from a different piece of paper and stuck on, as well as part of a cabinet in the foreground making for 3 individual layers in total. LOVED doing this one!
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Video fever 👾 here’s a quick painting I did for my zine (hopefully releasing this month) I used a picture I took on my first roll of film as a reference. Some friends and I dressed up and went to an arcade for my birthday! It’s always been one of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken :) I used black paper and a white sharpie acrylic ink marker for the background paper, and acrylic gouache for the foreground. The figures were cut from a different piece of paper and stuck on, as well as part of a cabinet in the foreground making for 3 individual layers in total. LOVED doing this one!
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Backgrounds! Used the sharpie acrylic ink markers which I’ve really been loving lately. Great for extra details on gouache paintings and really fun to use. One more little thing for the Zine complete!! Printing happening soon 👀
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Backgrounds! Used the sharpie acrylic ink markers which I’ve really been loving lately. Great for extra details on gouache paintings and really fun to use. One more little thing for the Zine complete!! Printing happening soon 👀
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Starting a quick painting for my upcoming zine! Acrylic gouache has been my absolute favorite thing to use for projects like these. They’ve been coming together super quickly and easily and with a cool illustrative feel that’s perfect for what I’m goin for! (Ignore my anxious artist hands)
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Starting a quick painting for my upcoming zine! Acrylic gouache has been my absolute favorite thing to use for projects like these. They’ve been coming together super quickly and easily and with a cool illustrative feel that’s perfect for what I’m goin for! (Ignore my anxious artist hands)
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Don’t typically go for solid backgrounds but it worked for this one! Using acrylic gouache on aluminum mounted watercolor paper 🤙
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Don’t typically go for solid backgrounds but it worked for this one! Using acrylic gouache on aluminum mounted watercolor paper 🤙
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I think the thing I’m the most grateful for in doing this zine project is its forced me to make more art in different styles and with different mediums! Here’s a quick painting I did a few days ago in acrylic gouache. It was my first time using it and definitely not my last! I especially like how it looks like fashion illustrations that you’d find in magazines (sorta that Patrick Nagel style) This will be included in the zine along with a couple other paintings in a similar style, taking pictures of friends I’ve taken and turning them into my aliens :) Thanks to everyone for the support of my zine!! 💚💚
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I think the thing I’m the most grateful for in doing this zine project is its forced me to make more art in different styles and with different mediums! Here’s a quick painting I did a few days ago in acrylic gouache. It was my first time using it and definitely not my last! I especially like how it looks like fashion illustrations that you’d find in magazines (sorta that Patrick Nagel style) This will be included in the zine along with a couple other paintings in a similar style, taking pictures of friends I’ve taken and turning them into my aliens :) Thanks to everyone for the support of my zine!! 💚💚
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It’s finally happening! 🪐 I’m super excited to announce that after months of brainstorming and planning I’m starting funding for my first zine project! (The link can be found in my bio!!) Here’s a little bitty sneak peek. 👀 I’m hoping this will be the first of many issues, and what I get from this will go toward donations to the font artists and getting the best quality printing I can muster! You can find more information in the GoFundMe description. :) I’m so grateful for the amount of support I’ve already gotten and I’m so excited to see where this goes. I’d greatly appreciate anybody sharing it around and getting the word out!
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It’s finally happening! 🪐 I’m super excited to announce that after months of brainstorming and planning I’m starting funding for my first zine project! (The link can be found in my bio!!) Here’s a little bitty sneak peek. 👀 I’m hoping this will be the first of many issues, and what I get from this will go toward donations to the font artists and getting the best quality printing I can muster! You can find more information in the GoFundMe description. :) I’m so grateful for the amount of support I’ve already gotten and I’m so excited to see where this goes. I’d greatly appreciate anybody sharing it around and getting the word out!
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Commission for @iluvdelanie ! 🐠🪼🦑
This was so much fun to do! Got to use lots of new techniques and it was such a wonderful opportunity to get some gouache practice in. Always grateful for people who support local artists!
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Commission for @iluvdelanie ! 🐠🪼🦑
This was so much fun to do! Got to use lots of new techniques and it was such a wonderful opportunity to get some gouache practice in. Always grateful for people who support local artists!
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Realllyyyyy struggling with how I feel about this one, but I’m enjoying the process. Still a ways to go so hopefully it’ll turn out!
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Realllyyyyy struggling with how I feel about this one, but I’m enjoying the process. Still a ways to go so hopefully it’ll turn out!
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The Process of 1979:

The Process of 1979:

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The Making Of Too Far Out - A Space Age Zine

The Making Of Too Far Out - A Space Age Zine

The Making Of Too Far Out - A Space Age Zine

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