I’ve been busy with personal life stuff behind the scenes, but still managed to make time to work on a couple small paintings. I also decided to try playing a bit more with my watercolors by adding salt to the background colors and it created a really pleasant texture ♡ #watercolor #gansaitambi

First painting of 2026 after a pretty serious art block the last few months. Hoping to focus on posting more, making more art for myself and learn new skills along the way. Would love to know some of your 2026 goals as artists #watercolor #hydrangeas #painting

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After weeks of burnout, I finally sat down and slowly carved this new linocut print. Originally I was going to embroider the thread by hand but I had some struggles with the thread/technique. Just gotta say that I’m proud of myself for pushing through and making art, I made this for me ♡ #linocut

With peony season coming to an end, I thought it would be fitting to share some peony themed art I’ve done in the last couple years ♡ I never get sick of drawing them, I love the large blooms and the various shapes of the petals

Been in a bit of a funk, so I went to a peony farm over the weekend and instantly felt inspired to paint ♡

Not sure if there are any other Stardew Valley fans out there but I wanted to make some fun stickers to decorate my Switch! You can find these cuties at michellecoffeeshop.etsy.com

Any artists with drastically different art styles? My followers tend to like the more cutesy style but I prefer making ‘darker’ tattoo flash based art. Do you keep it all under one roof because it’s all made by you, or would you open a secondary shop?

💙 NEW Print bundle has landed This design is inspired by the yummy White Rabbit milk candies and of course, my bunny. Printed on a handmade Japanese paper with hand embellished details and comes with a FREE matching sticker while supplies last. #linocut #linocutprint #linocutart #printmaking

👼 NEW ITEMS! Just dropped a bunch of new merch including some Sonny Angel themed stickers and original paintings as well as 3 NEW acrylic charms! 👼 Quantities are super limited as I’m testing the waters with these designs ♡ michellecoffeeshop.etsy.com

Anyone else in a funk they just can’t seem to kick? Between low sales & hemorrhaging followers any time I post art - it’s actually starting to get to me mentally. Decided to scale back on making merch & instead repurpose some old linocut blocks & scrap paper. Maybe something fun will come out of it

Made a bunch of one of a kind block prints on handmade/hand dyed washi paper from Awagami Factory. Listed them over on my Etsy if anyone was interested in grabbing one: michellecoffeeshop.etsy.com #printmaking #linocut #blockprinting

Got loads of this beautiful hand dyed Japanese washi paper that made me think of spring flowers (last photo) - but I’m torn on how to approach my block print. One highlights the paper but the other colors the florals nicely. Thoughts? #printmaking

🍓 A closer look at my new 2 color strawberry taiyaki linocut print - these prints are made on a handmade Japanese washi paper with hand embellished details. All orders come with a FREE matching sticker while supplies last. #linocuts #linocutprint #blockprint #printmaking

Hi! Not sure what flashes is - but I’ll give it a go. Here’s a little WIP of a 2 color linocut print I’m working on. PS: do we hashtag on here? #linocut #printmaking

Just to follow up on this dilemma I had - it worked! Did just a little dab of white and blue thanks to @patterned.bsky.social’s recommendation! ♥️

Michelle Coffee@michellecoffee.bsky.social · 2y ago

Printmakers, I’m exposing myself here, but I’m actually color blind to red/warms colors and need help mixing an ink color for a print. I know crimson red is a slightly cooler tone red, but would adding a dash of phthalo blue make it more like a raspberry color?

Just wanted to share that even though I barely posted this week, I made a few paintings & peep the new sticker I had made from @stickerninja.bsky.social ♥️

Printmakers, I’m exposing myself here, but I’m actually color blind to red/warms colors and need help mixing an ink color for a print. I know crimson red is a slightly cooler tone red, but would adding a dash of phthalo blue make it more like a raspberry color?

Just some cute Valentines-ish themed merch I recently made! It’s not my usual style, but I’d love to do more pieces like this ♥️🥀

Made a mistake in the transfer/registration of the 2nd color for this print - so I decided to manually ink every single one to not waste this beautiful paper. Instead of a linocut print, would you be more inclined to say it’s mixed media?

Does this sticker sheet scream Valentines Day to you or more of a vintage Victorian vibe? Trying to work on a little collection for February without it looking like too much of a seasonal item ♥️

So proud of my recent chrysanthemum pieces even if they aren’t well received on my socials. Trying my hardest to do what I love to do this year vs. fanart; but it’s hard when it doesn’t really resonate with anyone 🖤

Happy National Sticker Day Here’s a few stickers I’ve made the last couple years - but I’d love to see stickers you’ve made! ♥️

Haven’t had the courage to work on this piece as I made a couple mistakes while carving. Maybe one day I’ll dust it off and try to revisit it. #linocut #printmaking

Been making art I'm really proud of lately, even though it doesn't get much love in comparison to the years of fanart I did. Hopefully one day it'll be appreciated ♡

Starting off the new year with some new art, like this peony linocut print! ♡ #printmaking #linocut #blockprinting

Hey guess what time it is!! Good luck 🫡 (I might throw in extra prizes if this does well)

Haven’t shared any art on here for ages, so here’s a fun Haku sticker I’m super proud of! ♥️ #anime #studioghibli

These glittery luna moth stickers are still one of my fav designs I’ve made after all these years of creating stickers ♥️ PS: do we hashtag here or nah?

A small WIP of a painting I’ve been slowly working on during my recent health struggles ❤️‍🩹