Katie Croonenberghs Art - Geek Craft Expo Seattle B08
@kamakru.bsky.social
🎨Artist in the PNW: #dragons, fantasy, nature
🖌 #Watercolor, #gouache
Gallery: https://cara.app/kamakru
NO 🚫A/I 🚫N/F/T
Contact for freelance: katie@kamakru.com
Website: kamakru.com
ALL LINKS [shop/portfolio]: http://kamakru.com/directory
🖌 #Watercolor, #gouache
Gallery: https://cara.app/kamakru
NO 🚫A/I 🚫N/F/T
Contact for freelance: katie@kamakru.com
Website: kamakru.com
ALL LINKS [shop/portfolio]: http://kamakru.com/directory
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Hi #PortfolioDay!
I'm Katie, a fantasy and fine artist in the PNW.
I paint landscapes, nature, animals & creatures. My specialty is dragons in detailed, lush backgrounds.
🐉Book covers, TTRPG illustration
✉️ Katie@kamakru.com
🌐 kamakru.com/portfolio
🛍️ kamakru.com
#fantasyart #dragons #traditionalart
I'm Katie, a fantasy and fine artist in the PNW.
I paint landscapes, nature, animals & creatures. My specialty is dragons in detailed, lush backgrounds.
🐉Book covers, TTRPG illustration
✉️ Katie@kamakru.com
🌐 kamakru.com/portfolio
🛍️ kamakru.com
#fantasyart #dragons #traditionalart
A movie that takes place where you're from.
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"A River Runs Through It".
Fun info! My Great uncle George was best friends with one of the Macleans and learned to tie flies from their family. He also taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish for the movie.
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"A River Runs Through It".
Fun info! My Great uncle George was best friends with one of the Macleans and learned to tie flies from their family. He also taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish for the movie.
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A movie that takes place where you're from.
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"A River Runs Through It".
Fun info! My Great uncle George was best friends with one of the Macleans and learned to tie flies from their family. He also taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish for the movie.
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"A River Runs Through It".
Fun info! My Great uncle George was best friends with one of the Macleans and learned to tie flies from their family. He also taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish for the movie.
I just love everything SimzArt does. The characters, the environments, the storytelling is all so rich and colorful and detailed. There's so much interacting going on, the characters that are in love are so sweet and authentic. I feel like I want to get pulled into this world every time I see it.
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I just love everything SimzArt does. The characters, the environments, the storytelling is all so rich and colorful and detailed. There's so much interacting going on, the characters that are in love are so sweet and authentic. I feel like I want to get pulled into this world every time I see it.
I didn't know there was an event this weekend in the same place as Geek Craft Expo next weekend (Renegade Craft) and I'm curious about it. Might run over there tomorrow to feel it out, see what the crowd and the vibe is like. And maybe shop a little lol
November 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I didn't know there was an event this weekend in the same place as Geek Craft Expo next weekend (Renegade Craft) and I'm curious about it. Might run over there tomorrow to feel it out, see what the crowd and the vibe is like. And maybe shop a little lol
I wish the IBA submissions were just even a week later so I could get one more piece done in time, but alas. It's show prep week. I'll have it for next year at least!
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I wish the IBA submissions were just even a week later so I could get one more piece done in time, but alas. It's show prep week. I'll have it for next year at least!
November's lino print process is up! (free access).
I'm really happy with this one and plan to have them at my show next weekend, minus the ones that go to the Patron print tier ;)
www.patreon.com/posts/144116...
I'm really happy with this one and plan to have them at my show next weekend, minus the ones that go to the Patron print tier ;)
www.patreon.com/posts/144116...
November collector lino print "Solitude" | Katie Croonenberghs
Get more from Katie Croonenberghs on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
November's lino print process is up! (free access).
I'm really happy with this one and plan to have them at my show next weekend, minus the ones that go to the Patron print tier ;)
www.patreon.com/posts/144116...
I'm really happy with this one and plan to have them at my show next weekend, minus the ones that go to the Patron print tier ;)
www.patreon.com/posts/144116...
Gods this is so real.
Realism is a technical still, sure! It shows your understanding of a medium, of light, or the ability to copy a photo. But it's not everything. It's not the ONLY thing.
You can make amazing non-realistic art.
You can make amazing stylized art.
Cute, funky, weird, great art.
Realism is a technical still, sure! It shows your understanding of a medium, of light, or the ability to copy a photo. But it's not everything. It's not the ONLY thing.
You can make amazing non-realistic art.
You can make amazing stylized art.
Cute, funky, weird, great art.
“THE NON-ARTIST FIXATION ON HYPERREALISM AS THE PINNACLE OF ART IS CLEARLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY ADULTS THINK THEY CANNOT DRAW OR CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE FAILURES, KAWAII, FOLK ART, DOODLES, OR OTHER EASIER ENTRY POINTS ARE CONSIDERED CHILDISH, WHICH IS WHY JAPANESE DRAWING BOOKS ARE BETTER…”
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Gods this is so real.
Realism is a technical still, sure! It shows your understanding of a medium, of light, or the ability to copy a photo. But it's not everything. It's not the ONLY thing.
You can make amazing non-realistic art.
You can make amazing stylized art.
Cute, funky, weird, great art.
Realism is a technical still, sure! It shows your understanding of a medium, of light, or the ability to copy a photo. But it's not everything. It's not the ONLY thing.
You can make amazing non-realistic art.
You can make amazing stylized art.
Cute, funky, weird, great art.
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"Hope", a painting of a barn owl
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Hope", a painting of a barn owl
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
A quick reminder that my shop will be closed from November 23rd through December 3rd!
I really do pack it all up and take it with me when I do a show, which is Geek Craft Expo Seattle Thanksgiving weekend.
I close it early so I can get packed and all my stock counted.
www.kamakru.com/shop
I really do pack it all up and take it with me when I do a show, which is Geek Craft Expo Seattle Thanksgiving weekend.
I close it early so I can get packed and all my stock counted.
www.kamakru.com/shop
Art of Katie Croonenberghs — Official Shop
Where fantasy and nature collide - dragons, creatures, wildlife and landscapes emerge in harmonious and vivid paintings. Home decor, prints, original artwork, enamel pins, bags and more.
www.kamakru.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A quick reminder that my shop will be closed from November 23rd through December 3rd!
I really do pack it all up and take it with me when I do a show, which is Geek Craft Expo Seattle Thanksgiving weekend.
I close it early so I can get packed and all my stock counted.
www.kamakru.com/shop
I really do pack it all up and take it with me when I do a show, which is Geek Craft Expo Seattle Thanksgiving weekend.
I close it early so I can get packed and all my stock counted.
www.kamakru.com/shop
Ahhh this 100 times! 👏👏
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Ahhh this 100 times! 👏👏
Artists: now is the time to have designs for stickers and prints ready to go at the drop of a hat. A lot of printing places will be offering really good deals this time of year, and often they only do it for a very short time!
Any printing company you're considering, get on their mailing list.
Any printing company you're considering, get on their mailing list.
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Artists: now is the time to have designs for stickers and prints ready to go at the drop of a hat. A lot of printing places will be offering really good deals this time of year, and often they only do it for a very short time!
Any printing company you're considering, get on their mailing list.
Any printing company you're considering, get on their mailing list.
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I finally get to share some new work! Recently published in 'Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun', I give you
'Rashemen'
AD: Emi Tanji
(painting as it was in progress, vs final seen in the book)
'Rashemen'
AD: Emi Tanji
(painting as it was in progress, vs final seen in the book)
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I finally get to share some new work! Recently published in 'Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun', I give you
'Rashemen'
AD: Emi Tanji
(painting as it was in progress, vs final seen in the book)
'Rashemen'
AD: Emi Tanji
(painting as it was in progress, vs final seen in the book)
Reposted by Katie Croonenberghs Art - Geek Craft Expo Seattle B08
Boys, stop playing with AI and try taking care of your physical health and becoming a better person.
Ignore what the machismo branded personalities tell you. You are worthy of love, and you'll find it if you put in the effort on yourself.
Ignore what the machismo branded personalities tell you. You are worthy of love, and you'll find it if you put in the effort on yourself.
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Boys, stop playing with AI and try taking care of your physical health and becoming a better person.
Ignore what the machismo branded personalities tell you. You are worthy of love, and you'll find it if you put in the effort on yourself.
Ignore what the machismo branded personalities tell you. You are worthy of love, and you'll find it if you put in the effort on yourself.
Managed to get the next lino print carved today! Definitely need to let my wrist rest the rest of the evening (what a weird phrase) so tomorrow will be printing day.
Then I need to plan a painting, maaaybe lines/pencils prepped, then straight into show prep for the rest of the week for GCE Seattle
Then I need to plan a painting, maaaybe lines/pencils prepped, then straight into show prep for the rest of the week for GCE Seattle
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Managed to get the next lino print carved today! Definitely need to let my wrist rest the rest of the evening (what a weird phrase) so tomorrow will be printing day.
Then I need to plan a painting, maaaybe lines/pencils prepped, then straight into show prep for the rest of the week for GCE Seattle
Then I need to plan a painting, maaaybe lines/pencils prepped, then straight into show prep for the rest of the week for GCE Seattle
Gosh my trip out yesterday to the optometrist then my jaunt to a clothing store then H-Mart has wiped me out today! I don't know what it is about shopping and interacting with people I don't know that's just so dang tiring. It's way too people-y out there lol
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Gosh my trip out yesterday to the optometrist then my jaunt to a clothing store then H-Mart has wiped me out today! I don't know what it is about shopping and interacting with people I don't know that's just so dang tiring. It's way too people-y out there lol
Same here. Things have felt so much better for me since leaving, both in business/career and community! Two and a half years since twitter, same for IG. I don't miss either one and my mood and overall mental health are so much better for leaving them behind.
I quit the former Twitter two years ago this week, and I am here to tell you that my online life got a lot better for having left it. In two years I've not been tempted to go back, and I haven't felt any penalty in either career or community for not being there. It's nice to be here and not there.
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Same here. Things have felt so much better for me since leaving, both in business/career and community! Two and a half years since twitter, same for IG. I don't miss either one and my mood and overall mental health are so much better for leaving them behind.
I went to H-Mart today and got a ridiculous amount of persimmons. Except it's not a ridiculous amount because 16 persimmons is a perfect amount.
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I went to H-Mart today and got a ridiculous amount of persimmons. Except it's not a ridiculous amount because 16 persimmons is a perfect amount.
"Bowman Bay" sits on the North side of Deception Pass state park in Washington State. As I walked up the beach, a white heron stood in the waves before flying away. I loved the green of the water in this area.
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Bowman Bay" sits on the North side of Deception Pass state park in Washington State. As I walked up the beach, a white heron stood in the waves before flying away. I loved the green of the water in this area.
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
Reposted by Katie Croonenberghs Art - Geek Craft Expo Seattle B08
Thanks so much to everyone at Artists Network and the jury of Artists Magazine 42nd Annual Art Competition for the Honorable Mention Award for my painting
"City of Light"
Watercolor on Arches Paper - 30x22 inches #art
"City of Light"
Watercolor on Arches Paper - 30x22 inches #art
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Thanks so much to everyone at Artists Network and the jury of Artists Magazine 42nd Annual Art Competition for the Honorable Mention Award for my painting
"City of Light"
Watercolor on Arches Paper - 30x22 inches #art
"City of Light"
Watercolor on Arches Paper - 30x22 inches #art
I wish more shows and movies would cast less known actors so that every time I see a new character I'm not instantly and constantly reminded of some other character that actor has played. And then have to spend time re-forming that character in my mind.
Get a new person and make them THE character
Get a new person and make them THE character
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I wish more shows and movies would cast less known actors so that every time I see a new character I'm not instantly and constantly reminded of some other character that actor has played. And then have to spend time re-forming that character in my mind.
Get a new person and make them THE character
Get a new person and make them THE character
Heads up! My main shop will be CLOSED from November 23rd through December 3rd while I prep and then exhibit at Geek Craft Expo Thanksgiving Weekend.
www.kamakru.com/shop
Clothing, since it's POD will stay available. Did I share the entire collection so far?
www.kamakru.com/clothing
www.kamakru.com/shop
Clothing, since it's POD will stay available. Did I share the entire collection so far?
www.kamakru.com/clothing
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Heads up! My main shop will be CLOSED from November 23rd through December 3rd while I prep and then exhibit at Geek Craft Expo Thanksgiving Weekend.
www.kamakru.com/shop
Clothing, since it's POD will stay available. Did I share the entire collection so far?
www.kamakru.com/clothing
www.kamakru.com/shop
Clothing, since it's POD will stay available. Did I share the entire collection so far?
www.kamakru.com/clothing
Trying to sort out everything I have to do in the next week and a half and I can say that the whelm is beginning to run over.
I can't physically prep for a convention, cut and print a new linocut set plus start and finish two whole new paintings by next Thursday LOL. Time to prioritize
I can't physically prep for a convention, cut and print a new linocut set plus start and finish two whole new paintings by next Thursday LOL. Time to prioritize
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Trying to sort out everything I have to do in the next week and a half and I can say that the whelm is beginning to run over.
I can't physically prep for a convention, cut and print a new linocut set plus start and finish two whole new paintings by next Thursday LOL. Time to prioritize
I can't physically prep for a convention, cut and print a new linocut set plus start and finish two whole new paintings by next Thursday LOL. Time to prioritize
Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy
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I shall 😌
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I shall 😌
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy
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I shall 😌
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I shall 😌
Went out Pokemon hunting in the rain and found some of the first visitors of the migrations! I love seeing what ducks come through each year. It was dark and they weren't very close (only had my phone), but they were all still so fun to see.
Can you name them without looking at the captions?
Can you name them without looking at the captions?
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Went out Pokemon hunting in the rain and found some of the first visitors of the migrations! I love seeing what ducks come through each year. It was dark and they weren't very close (only had my phone), but they were all still so fun to see.
Can you name them without looking at the captions?
Can you name them without looking at the captions?
Got the boys a treat puzzle! I put it on the hardest setting though and they figured it out just a little too fast 😅
Does anyone have any other good treat puzzle recs for cats?
Does anyone have any other good treat puzzle recs for cats?
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Got the boys a treat puzzle! I put it on the hardest setting though and they figured it out just a little too fast 😅
Does anyone have any other good treat puzzle recs for cats?
Does anyone have any other good treat puzzle recs for cats?
Reposted by Katie Croonenberghs Art - Geek Craft Expo Seattle B08
“The winds diverged here to sweep the land like a whisper, and sometimes like a shatter. To the North the trail led, to the skies that grew with clouds and ominous hush. But beyond that was the reason, the place to lie at journey’s end.”
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"Northwest Winds"
#watercolor #dragons #painting
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"Northwest Winds"
#watercolor #dragons #painting
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“The winds diverged here to sweep the land like a whisper, and sometimes like a shatter. To the North the trail led, to the skies that grew with clouds and ominous hush. But beyond that was the reason, the place to lie at journey’s end.”
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"Northwest Winds"
#watercolor #dragons #painting
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"Northwest Winds"
#watercolor #dragons #painting