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#sunflowersforukraine #sunflowersforukraine
Sometimes, while reading a book, I'll run into a p Sometimes, while reading a book, I'll run into a phrase or a paragraph that really speaks to me. This is from "Mastering Composition" by Ian Roberts.
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#randomquotesoftheday #agreewitheveryword #artconversation #talentisalie #artistlife #yycartist #calgaryarts #artstudent #practicemakesperfect #practicepracticepractice #artbookcollection #artbook #mastery #artmindset #artistquotes #canadianartists
And my wall is up at the @artspot.yyc #under100art And my wall is up at the @artspot.yyc #under100artshow2021. Coming up this weekend: Dec. 9-12. If you haven't done your holiday shopping yet, it's definitely THE place to be=)))
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Ticket link in bio. 
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#artshow #artwall #artsalon #under100artshow #artspotyyc #inkartist #inkpainting #inkpaintings #inkart #artshowyyc #yycartists #calgaryarts #calgarylocal #calgaryartists #yycartist #yycart #happenningincalgary #yycevents #yycnow
20% off #blackfriday art print sale is now on in m 20% off #blackfriday art print sale is now on in my ETSY store! November 26-29. Plenty of time to ship to any location in North America and have it arrive before Christmas🎄🎄🎄 
Free shipping in Canada and US (orders of $35+).
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ETSY store link in linktree in bio=)
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#etsy #calgaryarts #calgarylocal #albertaartist #etsyartist #inksketches #inkprints #christmaspresent #inkpainting #inkwash #artprintsforsale #artprints #catartwork #catlovergift #catprint #blackcatart #calgaryartists #albertaartists #canadianartist #etsycanada #artprintsale #etsyblackfriday #blackandwhiteart
A couple of weeks ago I did an interview with @rol A couple of weeks ago I did an interview with @rolnickmatthew from @Yaymaker on my journey with the company. If you are interested in becoming an instructor with Yaymaker, message me! We are now looking for artists/plant nite/makers/trivia hosts to join us in many areas in both US 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦, as well as virtually=)
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#inmystudio #artconversation #artiststudio #yaymaker #yaymakerartist #calgaryartists #canadianartists #artinstructor #paintnite #artistopportunity #artistopportunities #artisttalk #kamloopsartist #creativesidehustle #artistjobs #artistinterview #texasartist #louisianaartist #texasartists #kansasartist #oklahomaartist #arkansasartist #bcartists #vancouverislandartists #nanaimoartist
#inktober / #joaotubro2021 Day 7. Fan/Full body . #inktober / #joaotubro2021
Day 7.
Fan/Full body
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I am slowly making my way down the inktober list. A permission to self to stop at any time really makes it so fun!
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#inktober2021 #inktober2021day7 #inktober2021fan #inksketches #inkdrawing #inksketch #drawdaily #penandink #pensketch #sketch_daily #sketchbookdaily #sketchingday #drawingmakesmehappy #anatomystudies #figurativeart #figuredrawing #handfan #figuresketch #copicmultiliner #fineliner #inkillustration #yycartist #drawingthefigure
#inktober / #joaotober Day 6. Spirit/Thorax . . It #inktober / #joaotober
Day 6.
Spirit/Thorax
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It took me awhile but I like it, as it took a very unexpected turn from my original idea. This year I have zero ambitions of actually finishing the whole inktober challenge, so each drawing is a win=)))) Watch for a version of this at the @artspot.yyc #under100artshow2021
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#inktober2021spirit #inktober2021 #inktober2021day6 #spirit #anatomystudies #spiritofthewoods #surrealanatomy #bnwart #drawdaily #penandink #blackandwhitesketch #sketch_daily #dailypractice #dailydrawing #inktobersketch #whimsicaldrawing #whimsy #torso #growingroots #torsostudy #pendrawing #calgaryartist #yycartist
#inktober/ #joaotober Day 5. Raven/Legs. . . . . #inktober/ #joaotober 
Day 5.
Raven/Legs.
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#inksketches #raven #ravenart #inktober2021day5 #inkart #inktober2021raven #inkartist #legday #le #bnwart #blackandwhiteartwork #inktober2021 #copicsketch #copicmultiliner #copicfineliner #yycart #yycinktober #calgaryartist #drawdaily #sketchstagram #sketchbookart #penandinksketch #pensketch #nevermore
#inktober /#joaotuber Day 4. Knot/Back . . An ups #inktober /#joaotuber 
Day 4.
Knot/Back
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An upside of the social media being down is a lot more drawing time=)
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#inktober2021 #inksketches #inksketch #inkdrawing #malefigure #copicmultiliner #sketchdaily #sketchbookart #shibari #shibariart #lineartsketch #malefiguredrawing #inktober2021knot #sketchbookdaily #inktober2021day4 #sketchbookart #sketchbookartist #calgaryartist #yycartist #illustratorsoninstagram #bnwart
#inktober / #joaotuber Day 3. Vessel(s)/Arm . . Th #inktober / #joaotuber
Day 3.
Vessel(s)/Arm
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This one was supposed to be a quick arm with bulging blood vessels sketch, but I got sucked into it and couldn't stop. Three hours later... Good thing it's a weekend😅. Anyways, I am not complaining, it was fun. I don't think I realize how much I love simply drawing with a pen.
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#nopencil #inksketches #inkfigure #figuresketch #pendrawing #pensketching #inktober2021 #inktober2021vessel #pumpingiron #inktober2021day3 #ilosttrackoftime #flowstate #blackandwhitesketch #inktobersketch #malefiguredrawing #malefigure #inkdrawing #copicmultiliner #sketchdaily #illustragram #sketchbookpage #drawingmakesmehappy
#inktober / #joaotuber Day 2 Suit/Feet . . This wa #inktober / #joaotuber
Day 2
Suit/Feet
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This was a fun one. Looking at the prompts I got this image in my head right away - I just had to find the right reference =)
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#nopencil #inktober2021day2 #inktober2021suit  #inktober2021 #inksketch #suitup #formalwear #inkdrawing #pensketch  #penandinkartist #penandinksketch #dailydrawing #dailypractice #idraweveryday #headless #whoneedsbrains #officewarrior #suit #barefoot #inktobersketch #fashionillustrationoftheday
#inktober2021day1 Crystal/hands And so it begins. #inktober2021day1 
Crystal/hands
And so it begins. This year my plan is to do pen sketches only, combining prompts from both #inktober and #joaotuber. Maybe that's the charm to finally completing Inktober in its whole 31-day glory? As much as I love ink washes, they take too long and it's wishful thinking to even consider them this year. And what are you using for Inktober this year?
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#inktober2021 #inksketches #inkdrawing #pensketch #penandink #handsketch #inktober2021crystal #nopencil #linesketch #sketch_daily #drawdaily #sketchstagram #inkstagram #yycartist #sketchingday #crystal #inksketch #traditionalink #penandinksketch #copicfineliner
I will also be following my friend @joaoluisperes I will also be following my friend @joaoluisperes #joaotuber list, mixing and matching with the official #inktober prompts. Let's see how long I will last this year. I am taking bets, lol😂 
#inktober2021
And it's almost upon us. I almost decided not to d And it's almost upon us. I almost decided not to do it this year, but the temptation is too strong as I have something really fun in mind this year. So let #inktober2021 begin and may the odds be ever in your favor😁
Flower girl Ink on paper 12"x18" . . Thanks for th Flower girl
Ink on paper
12"x18"
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Thanks for the reference, @elinakari ! I hope I didn't make her too spooky. Halloween mode is kicking in😅
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#flowergirl #inkpainting #inkdrawing #inksketch #drawingpeople #inkwash #indiaink #drphmartins #drphmartinsink #inkart #calgaryartist #yycart #inkpainting #inktober #inktober2021 #inktoberprep #inktoberwarmup #artstagtam #darkart #illustration_daily #illustragram #portraitillustration #inkportrait
Yesterday's @calgaryexpo smiley puppies watercolor Yesterday's @calgaryexpo smiley puppies watercolor comission for a lovely couple, @malin.in.ckx8 . 
Photo credit: @artemkovryzhenko 
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#calgaryexpolimitededition #calgaryexpo2021 #calgaryexpo #petportrait #puppyportrait #shibuinu #dogsketches #dogportrait #petportraitcommission #watercolorfun #purpleandorange #watercolorpetportrait #artistalley2021 #artistalleycanada #artistalley #smltart #holbein #holbeinwatercolors #drawdaily #watercolorsketch #yycartist #calgaryartist
Day 2 of the #artistalley at the @calgaryexpo. Com Day 2 of the #artistalley at the @calgaryexpo. Comissions and lots of cool peeps stopping by my booth=) If you haven't made it out yet, come see me tomorrow (Booth A 441). It's been a blast so far!
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#calgaryexpolimitededition  #calgaryexpo #artistinthewild #fanexpocanada #yycnow #commissionart #inkart #yycartist #happenningincalgary #artistalley2021 #artistalleycanada
What a fun first day at the @calgaryexpo ! Thanks What a fun first day at the @calgaryexpo ! Thanks for your help @lee.k.tan !
Joker. 9"x12" Ink on paper Another one for the @c Joker.
9"x12"
Ink on paper

Another one for the @calgaryexpo #artistalley. (Booth A441 - come say hi😉). This one was interesting to make. Heath Ledger is definitely the strongest Joker character out of all the ones I've seen. Would you agree? 
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#inkillustrations #inkpainting #inkportrait #inkportraits #inkcommission #inktober #inkdrawing #jokerart #jokerfanart #villainsofinstagram #fanexpocanada #calgaryartist #darkart #inkart #yycartist #calgaryexpolimitededition #calgaryexpo #calgaryexpo2021 #heathledgerjoker #darkknight
Brand new Baby Yoda! Just in time for the Expo nex Brand new Baby Yoda! Just in time for the Expo next week=) If you aren't making it to the Expo but you still want to have this print - leave a comment below and I will add it to my Etsy store=))))
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#babyyoda #fanartist #fanart #calgaryexpolimitededition #calgaryexpo2021 #yycartist #inksketch #inkpainting #maythe4th #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsfanart #starwarsart #starwarsfans #expressiveink #littlegreencreature #mandalorian #yodababy #yoda @calgaryexpo
Next weekend my prints and I will be at the Artist Next weekend my prints and I will be at the Artist Alley, Calgary Expo Limited Edition! Come say hi! My booth number is A441. I'll be there September 10-12. To buy tickets, you can follow "Calgary Expo tickets" in the linktree link in bio. And don't forget your mask, as their use is required for the Expo. 
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Hope to see you there! 
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@calgaryexpo #calgaryexpo #fanart #calgaryexpo2021 #calgarylocal #calgaryexpolimitededition #artistalley #artistalley2021 #artistalleycanada #calgaryillustrator #calgaryartist #calgaryartists #yycartists #fanartist #inkartist #inksketches #inkprints #inkfanart #yycnow #fanexpocanada #fanexpo
More watercolor fun! An overgrown fence next to my More watercolor fun! An overgrown fence next to my favourite coffee place. And yes, I loved the look of that fence, but having a comfy table to sketch at is oh so very important. Good coffee doesn't hurt either☕ 😋 
@monogramco 
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#supportlocal #yyclocal #fuelledbycoffee #watercolorfun #summergreens #yycnow #calgaryartist #sketchdaily #sketchbookart #urbansketching #monogramcoffee #watercolorsketch  #sketchingoutside #playingwithwatercolor #sketchbook #watercolorstudy #watercolour_daily #watercoloursketch #sketchbookdaily  #pleinairwatercolor #pleinairartist #summercolors #yycart
Smoky sunset over Glenmore . . Watercolor in my sk Smoky sunset over Glenmore
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Watercolor in my sketchbook,
5"x7"
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#watercolorfun #pleinair #lakescene #watercolorlandscape #sketch_daily #paintingfromlife #outdoorfun #smokyskies #watercolorlake #sailboatsunset #watercolorsailboat #sunsetgram #sunsetwatercolor #watercolorsketch #yycnow #yycartists #watercolorsketchbook #calgaryart #calgaryscene #calgarylocal #sailboatsketch #playingwithwatercolors
Something neat is coming out in September... "The Something neat is coming out in September... "The Running Trees", a collection of short stories by @amber__mcmillan with my ink kitty gracing it's cover=) It is set to be released in  September 2021by @goose_lane editions. 
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I am looking forward to reading it once I get my copy!
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#inkdrawing #catillustration #caturday #catsketch #inkcat #bookrelease #excitingnews #illustratorsoninstagram #illustration #canadianartist #canadianillustrator #inkartist #inkdrawing #inksketch #bookcover #bookcoverillustration #bookworm #bookwormheaven #ilovebooks #bookshelf
Playing with a brush pen in my sketchbook. I love Playing with a brush pen in my sketchbook. I love sketchbooks! Why? It's fun to make marks with no pressure to produce a finished drawing/painting. It works out? Great! It doesnt work out? Also great, I had fun doing it=) How do you feel about sketchbooking?
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#inksketch #inkdrawing #quicksketches #brushpen #sketch_daily #sketchbook ##blackandwhiteartwork #bnwart #bnw #sketchbooking #outdoorfun #inktober #urbansketching #urbansketchers #pleinair #pleinairsketch #yycnow #calgarylocal #calgaryartists #yycartists #artistinthewild
The skies have finally cleared from the smoke, so The skies have finally cleared from the smoke, so I snuck out for some outdoor sketching=)
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Elbow riverbank 
Watercolor in my sketchbook
6"x8"
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#outdoorfun #sketchdaily #sketchbookart #watercolorsketch #watercolorfun #summercolors #playingwithwatercolors #yycart #yycnow #calgaryartist #yycartists #pleinairartist #pleinair #pleinairfun #naturesketching #sketchbook #sketchingday #riversketch #watercolorlandscape #holbeinwatercolors #holbein #ilovesummer #canadianartist #artinthewild #authenticpad
One more @oyamalake_lodge painting: . . Oyama suns One more @oyamalake_lodge painting:
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Oyama sunset
Acrylic on canvas board
16"x12"
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I will miss waking up to this view... Thanks for having me, @nickiebear , it was so good to see you!!!
😘😘😘 
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#oyamaste #oyamalake #outdoorplay #summerinbc #lakecountry #outdoorpursuits #paintingsunset #oyamabc #lakelife #okanaganlife #acrylicpainting #acryliclandscape #pleinairartist #acrylicsunset #pleinair #artstagram #artistinthewild #paintinginthewild #artiststudio #naturesketching #mountainlakepainting #lakepainting #calgaryartist #yycartists
I love playing with watercolors outside, especiall I love playing with watercolors outside, especially in such a pretty place as @oyamalake_lodge This is my take on one of the numerous Oyama lake islands (watercolors in my sketchbook). Vacation is not a vacation without some waterfront sketching=) 
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#watercolorfun #oyamaste #oyamalake #bcvacation #pleinairwatercolor #pleinair #pleinairartist #lakelife😎 #lakesidefun #yycartist #yycartists #watercolorsketch #sketcheveryday #watercolorlandscape #holbeinwatercolors #holbein #bcpleinair #canadianartist #sketchbook #sketchbookart
So, today I went on an errand and got distracted.. So, today I went on an errand and got distracted... Carrying your art supplies with you has it's downfalls😂.
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On the other hand, outdoor sketching season is on! And I haven't missed the pink blossoms this year🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Hopefully, they'll stay on for a bit, as the weather seems to be picking up🤞
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#pinkblossoms #pleinairwatercolor #outdoorsketching #outdoorpursuits #brickbuilding #springflowers #springinyyc #calgaryisbeautiful #outdoorhobby #outdoorplay #watercolorishard #watercolorplay #pleinair #pleinairartist #calgaryartist #holbeinwatercolors #springcolors #drawdaily  #dailypractice #idraweveryday #artisaddictive @holbeinartistmaterials
#randomquotesoftheday When this quote crossed my #randomquotesoftheday 
When this quote crossed my way, it really resonated with me. I am a big fan of Mr. Poe and I got curios about it's provenance. Fun fact: turns out, in his story "Ligeia", Poe has slightly misquoted Francis Bacon, the  original creator of this phrase.
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#randomquote #funfact #quoteoftheday #onbeauty #edgarallanpoe #ligeia
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