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Karen Yumi
@karenyumilusted.bsky.social
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I’m a watercolour artist from 🇬🇧 living in 🇯🇵

Use these tags to check out my work!
#watercolor #illustration
#paintingvideo #dtiys #markerart

Check out my IG, Ko-Fi shop and YT👇
https://linktr.ee/karenyumilusted
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Karen Yumi @karenyumilusted.bsky.social · 4d
I’m opening up slots for commissions! I’m looking forward to painting some of your pets!

ko-fi.com/c/2f0760ce9a

#watercolor #commissions #art
#watercolour #aquarell #水彩 #artistsupport #イラスト
A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat, the text “Commissions” has a rainbow gradient and below that the text “swipe for more information” is against a green and pink gradient background. Around the text is a cat and dog sticker and a hand pointing to the right. A watercolor painting of a black and white cat with the text: “10x7inch (24.4x17.7cm) Watercolor Painting of your pet!” in black fill with a white border is in front of the cat image. A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat with the text: “Check out my bio - Ko-Fi Shop for more information” in black fill and a white border in front of the cat image. Below the text are images of a like button, laughing emote and heart emote.
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retromortis.bsky.social
Yall lookit my boy so far

#wip #watercolor #ocsky
Holden
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
*Ever so slightly* bent sideways to my left to put a bag (that was hanging from my shoulder) on the ground. The following week I was crawling everywhere because I couldn’t stand up without experiencing excruciating pain😭. My lower back hasn’t been the same since!
hillarymonahan.bsky.social Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 1d
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.

😅
January 6, 2026 at 8:44 AM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
WIP of a new painting! I’m not procrastinating. Not at all…
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#watercolor #painting #wipart #art
#watercolour #aquarell #イラスト
#水彩 #fantasyart
A work-in-progress picture of a watercolor painting of a bear looking up at the moon while sitting on top of a rock, surrounded by twisting tree branches and leaves. A closeup of a work-in-progress picture of a painting of a twisting tree branches and leaves.
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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jlgribbleart.bsky.social
I wanted to play with the visual vibration between a vivid red and ultramarine blue. It didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped - I might try again some time with different pigments. #Art #Watercolor #Mermaid
A glowing mermaid holds their hands to their face and looks into the eyes of one of the many clown fish hiding in their hair. The mermaid is bracketed by bright red coral; the ocean behind them an ultramarine void.
January 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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sofairyquiet.bsky.social
Calling this done bc too much watercolor obscures my inks. I used my favorite blue purple a custom watercolor mix.

#art #ocs #イラスト #inkdrawing #watercolor
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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rubylith-art.bsky.social
Gotta keep making art so here are some Mia drawings + a pheasant
Sketchbook spread, left page has drawings from art found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the right page has an acrylic marker drawing of a pheasant.
January 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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cookiedoves.bsky.social
java finch ✨ with gold foil!
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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watanabetakao.bsky.social
The cat “MEBOSHI” cannot speak with KOKEDAMACHAN. They don't share a common language. Yet they play together almost every day. Perhaps words aren't necessary to become friends.

#Illustration
#LineArt
#CommentPls
January 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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auraboo.bsky.social
Fairy Grove, acrylics on canvas. Now that the holidays are over I can finally share this - a present I painted for my grandma! 🌺

#art #acrylics #TraditionalArt
Acrylic painting of a colourful woodland copse with trees covered in pink and purple blossoms. Petals are strewn on the ground and fluttering in the air.
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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carmenfflv.bsky.social
vgen.co/CarmenFFLV filled the three ones from yesterday but opened two more chibi slots!
CarmenFFLV (@CarmenFFLV)
Check out CarmenFFLV's commissions and portfolio! | Artist from Spain! <3 Available on IG and Bluesky. ...
vgen.co
January 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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theweeowl.bsky.social
⭐️JANUARY SALE⭐️
20% off this little panda drawing, takes it to just £20.
Get yourself an original artwork for a bargain price!
folksy.com/find/item/85...

#Panda #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #ColourPencil #Artwork #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #Sale #Bargain #Clearance #bsnm
A very small drawing of a giant panda with bamboo. This drawing is in colour pencil and has a loose painterly feel. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size). Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame.
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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saskya.com
#watercolor
#sketch
#mountain
#cherryblossoms
A watercolor painting of a moss-covered cliff with a scraggly cherry tree leaning over the side .
January 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
One slot filled! Can’t wait to start painting!💕
karenyumilusted.bsky.social Karen Yumi @karenyumilusted.bsky.social · 4d
I’m opening up slots for commissions! I’m looking forward to painting some of your pets!

ko-fi.com/c/2f0760ce9a

#watercolor #commissions #art
#watercolour #aquarell #水彩 #artistsupport #イラスト
A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat, the text “Commissions” has a rainbow gradient and below that the text “swipe for more information” is against a green and pink gradient background. Around the text is a cat and dog sticker and a hand pointing to the right. A watercolor painting of a black and white cat with the text: “10x7inch (24.4x17.7cm) Watercolor Painting of your pet!” in black fill with a white border is in front of the cat image. A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat with the text: “Check out my bio - Ko-Fi Shop for more information” in black fill and a white border in front of the cat image. Below the text are images of a like button, laughing emote and heart emote.
January 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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sincerelynote.bsky.social
I went a bit too hard and Finished this piece in a day, haha.

Fashion magazine inspired Sailor moon!
Without and with text!

#sailormoon #fanart #art
A drawing of sailor moon, she’s wearing a frilly pink top with a crescent moon cutout and a blue skirt, she also has rainbow bead jewelry and is holding an ice cream cup A drawing of sailor moon, she’s wearing a frilly pink top with a crescent moon cutout and a blue skirt, she also has rainbow bead jewelry and is holding an ice cream cup This image has text over top The title says Sailor moon plus the Japanese logo underneath. Other sections include “How to: Subtle makeup for school page 2” “Love fortunes: What your Zodiac says about your love life! Page 5” “Usagi’s favorite Snacks page 12” “New! Photos of tuxedo Mask” “10 beauty tips from Sailor V! Page 9” “Sailor Moon’s Top 5 fights! Page 13”
January 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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emilyhare.com
ARTSHARE TIME!
Thank you all sooooo much, you've got me to 14.1K followers! AMAZING! Time to share yours now 😃

👌Like & Repost
😍Share your own art
🥰Interact with other artists and give them love
🚫NO Nft's, NO Ai. Keep it SFW please 😀
#artshare #thankyou #art #happynewyear
emilyhare.com
watercolour painting of a huge black dragon diving out of a thundercloud, surrounded by lightning and chasing a small black dragon. text says 'artshare 14.1k'
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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scalzi.com
Thank you to everyone who came to see me tonight at the Oxford Lane library! I'm glad you spent your first Friday evening of 2026 with me. For everyone else, look at this delightful thank you gift I got from the librarians there. One of them painted it! It's going on my office desk for sure.
It's a cat on the moon! Wearing a glass helmet, of course, let's be sensible here.
January 3, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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sofairyquiet.bsky.social
Figured I should see some actual ink #art #inkdrawing #workinprogress
January 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
I’m opening up slots for commissions! I’m looking forward to painting some of your pets!

ko-fi.com/c/2f0760ce9a

#watercolor #commissions #art
#watercolour #aquarell #水彩 #artistsupport #イラスト
A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat, the text “Commissions” has a rainbow gradient and below that the text “swipe for more information” is against a green and pink gradient background. Around the text is a cat and dog sticker and a hand pointing to the right. A watercolor painting of a black and white cat with the text: “10x7inch (24.4x17.7cm) Watercolor Painting of your pet!” in black fill with a white border is in front of the cat image. A watercolor painting of a brown, black and white cat with the text: “Check out my bio - Ko-Fi Shop for more information” in black fill and a white border in front of the cat image. Below the text are images of a like button, laughing emote and heart emote.
January 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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garurai0210.bsky.social
かばみもち
#イラスト
#watercolor
January 2, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
I have a lot of traditional art followers and I was thinking—would anyone want to join a free art supplies trade?

Similar to an art share, post extra supplies you have and want to gift for free, say your country and if shipping is free or not, and find people to gift to or trade with!
December 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
I swear IG is actively trying to make it more difficult and frustrating to post images so you just give up and post a reel.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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watanabetakao.bsky.social
It's 2026 in Japan! Happy New Year! Let's all get along well this year too!

#Illustration
#LineArt
#CommentPls
December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
karenyumilusted.bsky.social
Happy New Year!🥳

I’m finally putting up some small artworks for sale. I’m starting with these Disney Princess paintings.

These won’t be in the store just yet. But I’ll have them available from the January 5th. Just to give people a fair chance to see this post!
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#kofishop #art #originalart
A watercolor painting held in front of a green plant of Cinderella with an orange pumpkin behind her and green vines surrounding it. A watercolor painting held in front of a green plant of Aurora with red roses behind her and a rose emblem in the center of her chest. A watercolor painting held in front of a green plant of Belle with red roses being her and a red rose in the center of her yellow dress. A watercolor painting in front of a green plant of Snow White with red apples and green plants behind her.
January 1, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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yukiillust-8.bsky.social
2026
あけましておめでとうございます🐴

皆様にとって、たくさんの幸せが溢れる1年となりますように🪄✨✨
January 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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jjdoodlescapes.bsky.social
2025 has been a huge year for me and Tangle Gully!
We had 3 event appearances, I produced my book and I got my website and store online :D

For 2026 I plan to finish book 2, attend more events, explore some new ideas and even get my video game project(s) to a presentable stage!

See you next year!
December 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM