FUCK ICE NOW AND FOREVER

I plunged into the grant proposal trenches after I got back from the most phenomenal anniversary trip to Leavenworth, where Joey re-proposed during our photoshoot celebrating 7 years together! How rich I am to have this kind of love! #anniversary #engagement #leavenworth #digitalsketch

New to alcohol markers and not loving them yet? You’re not alone. This medium has many hidden secrets, and Alcohol Markers 101 covers the basics, pitfalls, and what supplies pair well for mixed media artwork using the Ohuhu Honolulu set! Ages 16+. Sign up at https://f.mtr.cool/vxfdnswffo #ohuhu

I'm still not over this mindblowing exhibit. If you can make it while they're still in Seattle, you won't regret it. Especially if you're a big ole' nature/bug dork like we are. So lucky that my inner child gets to geek out alongside my fiancé! #christophermarley #exquisitecreatures #seattle #art

I had such a cool opportunity recently to draw an Indo-Pacific Tiger Shark and some of its special features. I'd love to get more projects that have me drawing scientific illustrations of animals! #illustration

Creating whimsical art isn't really the mood right now. Creating #protestart is the only way for me to fight the art block set on by being an empath in an era of tyranny. Most of this art I keep in my sketchbook, but it is my loudest voice. #standwithmn #abolishice #iceoutseattle #iceoutminnesota

I got carried away with the details on this piece, but by making a piece too detailed, I realized where I should set my limit. Sometimes less is more. #hyperrealism #stylized #digitalart #rainbowbridge #petloss #petcommission #commissions

My sincerest gratitude for providing a light in the gloom! Ali of Happy Time Studio @happytimeworkshops threw a Tea Service at Paisley's Tea Room (@paisleys.tea) for the Teaching Artists who provide classes to the local community through HTS. #artlife #teaparty #teaservice #paisleystea #teacher #art

I'm sorry I'm not louder. I'm sorry I haven't been before. I'm sorry I can't be as loud as I want to be. I'm sorry to the Good family, the Porter family, and to all the residents of this country who belong here, whether legal or not. I love you all, I'm tired. #IceOutForGood #musicfestivals2026

In 2025, we lost our strawberry pacman frog, Dollop, to a tumor. My fiancé researched keeping a new species to help the heart heal. Similar in grumpy cuteness to the rain frog, the #chubbyfrog aligned well with the previous care methods. Welcoming our new family member, McRibblet! #frogs #dilf #pet

So my fiance and I were GRIPPED by Heated Rivalry to the point we both were reduced to a blubbering mess by the finale. 11/10 top three shows of all time for me, thanks to the talent of the actors, emotional depth, and genuine chemistry. #heatedrivalry #shane #ilya #rozanov #hollander #sketchbook

Indo-Pacific Tigershark (Galeocerdo cuvier), a roaming apex predator of the warm seas. Recent genetic research shows Indo-Pacific tiger sharks form a distinct group compared to their Atlantic cousins, highlighting how ocean basin separation shapes their evolutionary history #tigershark

Another year of making friends and trying new projects at the Eastside Sketch Society's art meetups. I'm so proud of the group we've created and welcome anyone to see what we're about if you're on the Eastside of Seattle! #localartgroup #drawingmeetup #thingstodo #seattle #eastside #issaquah

Ever wondered how to get those colored pencils looking smooth and professional? In this beginner course, I'll be teaching you the foundations as well as some techniques I've picked up over the years as an illustrator. Sign up through the link in the comments! #localclasses #issaquah #artclasses

Art vs Artist 2025 - This year, I plunged back into the freelance trenches and it welcomed me back like an old friend. Through commissions, art fairs, resurfacing clients, and new opportunities on the horizon, 2025 marked a turning point in my career. Just look at that range! #artvartist #bestof9

For the youngins who were visited last night by Santa Claus, I hope today is happy and memorable for you #merrychristmas #christmas #kidliitart

I love all of the books I've illustrated, but this piece stands as my favorite book illustration to date. The warmth, the singing, and the smells of the kitchen can waft through the pages of the "Merry Christmas Mittens" by Sarah Janco. #christmas #christmaseve #holidays #family #kidlitart #merry

The winter solstice was wonderful in our home. We cherished quiet moments and times of laughter equally. What was your solstice like? #wintersolstice #yule #kidlit #christmas #holidays #festivity

Have you ever wondered why some of the best mystery and crime writers hail from Minnesota? Between the long dark winters, frozen lakes and isolated patches of woods where a body may never be found, it's no wonder it inspires an eerie setting. #mysterywriters #mysterycrime #literature #illustrator

In Sarah Janco's holiday picture book, "The Merry Christmas Mittens", I loved drawing all the different families that the mittens found themselves in. This time is celebrated by so many different cultures and people, conventional or not. Order Sarah's book to see where the mittens end up! #christmas

A family postcard of our four fur children from a few years back. I'm hoping I'll get a stopping point to get this year's design drawn. #illustration #holidaycards #holidays #catart #digitalart #cats

Had a great time illustrating this filigree-style clockwork flying cat creature for E. Anders (@eandersauthor) and her upcoming book "The Earthen Calamities". If you love fiction and/or frogs, give her a follow and explore her other books!  #author #illustrator #publishing #fantasy #winged #cats

Around this time of year, I'm always craving either a hot mug of hot cocoa or eggnog. What's your favorite warm beverage for winter? #hygge #cocoa #fantasyillustration #illustration #kidlitart #digitalartist #winter #warm

We closed out the tabling year on the 30th with some fantastic takeaways for next year. For those locals, I have my coloring postcards available for purchase at the Issaquah Holiday Shop at the Shell Station! #shoplocal #artist #issaquah #local

It doesn't get much more hand-made than this. I have such a sweet partner to bear through packaging and stickering hundreds of coloring postcards with me, and I'm so happy to be able to offer them now to you! Come by the Holiday Shop for #handmadegifts

See me in downtown Issaquah this Sunday from 12 - 4 PM at @experience_tea for the Issaquah Holiday Market! For the first time, I'll be featuring my Foodie Felines series as 6" x 6" Mini Prints themed for every segment of the rainbow, so they'll brighten up anyone's home! #shoplocal #issaquah

To this day, this is my favorite first page in my mixed media sketchbook. If you didn't know, I cannot recommend Crescent RENDR sketchbooks enough; they can really take a beating from alcohol markers and wet media and still maintain shape. #AlcoholMarker #ohuhu #copic #illustrator #markers #longboy

I miss these beautifully bashful babies. This show needed more seasons... #OFMD #fanart #BlackBeard #StedeBonnet #comics

I’m excited to share that the first promotional postcards for my coloring book, "Landmarks & Legacies", will be available soon at the Holiday Shop in the Hailstone Feed Store. Buying a postcard directly supports the project so stop by and check them out if you’re local! #ShopLocal #Issaquah