So, yeah! I got let go from my job today. I still haven't been able to secure a new job yet. I have fibromyalgia. Please share and consider buying a thing from my online shop! I wish I could focus on this full time tbh. I'll have new stuff coming this summer too!
I’ve been working on several paintings lately, and I’ve finally decided to complete one. I hope that it’s truly finished this time, as I often have a tendency to overthink and stare at my paintings for too long.
More of my rainbow mermaids for #mermay
2 out of 6.
The orange mermaid.
Inspired by koi fish.
They are very friendly and social beings. Their fangs are for devouring smaller fish and aquatic greens.
Always spotted in groups exploring their surroundings.
Remember at the beginning of June, the whole set will be available as prints from my Etsy:
Etsy.com/shop/larsmerch
I feel like I'm in a transitional stage of my art where I'm ready for something new. I want to use more color, work from my imagination, and maybe express some feelings. While I loved doing the magical animals, they didn't feel genuine. I felt like I was constantly comparing them to other people's work. I was also running out of ideas and when I did get inspired, I'd see the exact same thing from several other artists. I didn't know how to make the idea unique to me. The things I've done lately are not performing as well on social media and I don't think they'd sell, but I also don't want to force myself to make work I don't feel a connection to.
The road sign at the crossroads of Rough & Ready Road and Cherry Grove Road in Columbus County North Carolina. While the sign looks rough, it certainly
My first cutie for #mermay
Doing the colors of the rainbow.
First up is red with more of a pinkish hue.
1 out of 6.
She's a curious being.
Keep an eye out since she does bite and has quite the song.
She'll be available at the beginning of June as a print and a possible bookmark.
TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival)'s Digital Marketplace opened today, and runs till May 7, 2023!
It's one of my favourite events :artaww: and the Digital Marketplace features 700+ comics, zines, prints, and more from publishers/creators all over the world - all coordinated through 1 online shop, which is amazing!
Physical TCAF may be over but Digital Marketplace TCAF is still going to this Sunday May 7, 2023!
Here's a look at my 2-zine collection, Wash My Dreams With Ink. It's full of poetry comics, diary-like entries and short stories, all illustrated with brush pen :inkscape: If you enjoy dreamy reflections, illustration, autobio and travel comics, please take a look!