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Why I Chose Self Publishing- Comic Artist Art Chat
Comic artists have a lot to think about, including whether to pursue traditional publishing or self publish. I wanted to share my reasons for why I Chose Self Publishing as a comic artist.
These CSY watercolors are legitimately some of the WORST watercolors I've reviewed- but in a unique and surprising way! I'm sure you've seen them around on Amazon, Etsy, and even AliExpress- now find out if they're worth the money, and if they're REALLY handmade!
It's my birthday, so I'll post what I want to, post what I want to, post what I want toooo A self portrait I really like from Lilliputian Living 2022! It's me--and Basil! making art together. And it's not even that big of a stretch- he often hangs out with me in the studio while I work. I want to paint this at some point because I'm desperately in need of a new icon image. Just been busy! #inks #inkedart #blackandwhite #originalart #traditionalart #brushpenart #artstudio #artsupplies #artist #artistatwork #whimsical https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-r4vsuSFc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Its cold out today, so bring on the heat! I could go for some Gumbo with a little #tabascosauce . A #Louisiana icon in red and green. #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8A_MdLuRQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Happy #stpatricksday ! I made these cute #papercraft #paperchildren as an Art Squad activity last year, and wanted to share them again! Two lucky little #leprechaun #paperdolls- I think I shared the color and cut sheets on my Patreon. They both turned out really cute and today is the perfect day to share them! #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorcraft https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp5pof8uwvc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
How's 2023 been treating yall? Hard to believe we're in MARCH now- time has flown! Spring is my favorite season, but this illustration is giving me summer vibes. I love how the jackrabbit turned out- I've been painting swamp rabbits for Ch 9 of my comic, so I've definitely been getting some practice painting fur. The #watercolortutorial for this #watercolorillustration went live this week- I hope yall will check it out and paint along! #flowers #colorful #originalart #watercolorart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0gXr2OnwV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I think I shared this illo awhile back, but I recently edited the tutorial for it, and wanted to share it again, in case anyone missed it. I kinda fell in love with it all over again while working on the tutorial- there's a lot going on here, and I loved painting it. #farmersmarket #sunflower #freshfruitsandveggies #farmfresh #originalart #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #sunnyday https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpy8lA3shYy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Another #YearoftheRabbit #watercolor #illustration but this one has more #springtime or even #Easter vibes. A girl and her #bunny surrounded by #wildroses #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #softvibes #whimsicalart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps0jSQut3-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Since I just finished my new mega palette, I had to take it for a test run! This inked illo of a mom making Blueberry jam with her kiddo has been on a stretcher board for months while I worked on other projects, so I figured it was time to get it painted! I think the original illustration was from the fourth volume of #LilliputianLiving , and I think the new revised inks (shown here) are in Curious Little Things, my #Lilliputian #coloringbook if you feel like coloring along! #whimsicalart #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #motherandchild #canning #makingjam #homecooking #cuteart #originalart https://www.instagram.com/p/Coxk5T2uXXg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Happy #LunarNewYear ! Since it's the #YearoftheRabbit I wanted to create more #rabbit and #bunny art! I had a couple different ideas in mind for my New Year #illustration, so I asked my Twitter and YouTube to vote, and they picked this #lopearedbunny girl! I have a full #alcoholmarker tutorial up on my Youtube Channel, if you'd like to color with me! #markercoloring #markerartist #markerart #alcoholmarkers #cuteart #bunnygirl #carrots #lopearedbunny https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuxZ5duGyx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Color with me! I'm using alcohol markers (Copic, Prismacolor, and Blick) to color in this cute bunny girl to celebrate Lunar New Year! So relax and get your marker on!
I shared the printable lineart on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/nattosoup) if you'd like to print out this adorable lop earred bunny girl!
BRUSHPENS! Today I'm checking out four different brushpens- the new Pastel Tombow Fudenosuke, Sennelier's new watercolor brushpens, Kuretake's AI liner, and a while brushpen from Kuretake. Tests are done on white Bristol, white watercolor paper, and black drawing paper, and I also test for alcohol marker and water solubility!
Here's the second #watercolor #comic page in the last batch! I definitely was never guilty of running straight through a pile of freshly swept dust, no way. #comicart #watercolorart #graphicnovel #webcomic #Lilliputian #miniature #dollhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnhvz3ZuBBa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Another page down! Good to have another #comicpage finished and off the gatorboard. Kara's helping to pack up the dollhouse. #comic #comicart #comicartist #webcomic #dollhouse #miniature #watercolor #watercolorcomic #painting #watercolorpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfNlAwOn1b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
What is it with markers lately? Big promises, serious flaws, and hefty price tags make for snarky reviews from me. I hope yall find this one helpful, if not entertaining! I'm reviewing two Molotow water-based markers- the new Sketcher and the old Aqua Color Brush.
A wild hare for #LunarNewYear ! The second of two potential #illustrations . I'm going to share the cleaned up scan to Patreon soon, in case yall wanna color with me! #inkedart #inkedlineart #bunny #bunnygirl #originalart #gyaru https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXY_71OWLZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Working on an #illustration for #LunarNewYear. I had a couple designs floating around in my head, and let Twitter and YouTube vote. #inks #inkedlineart #lopearedbunny https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU-y5zOoav/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
