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Art by Teniah
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artist & illustrator | studies in anthropology, art history, archaeology, natural sciences, & fashion design | Cal & FiDM alum | animal lover | horror fanatic | progressive | always an ally | pnw | tiktok: @artbyteniah | Etsy: etsy.com/shop/ArtbyTeniah
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The Tower, in tarot, is about collapse-violent, sudden, unavoidable. But it's also about truth.
And the refusal to look away.

This piece holds rage, sorrow, and protest.
Because art is protest.

Watercolor and archival ink on moleskin watercolor paper, 2025.
July 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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my roses this year 💐
White vining rose with a pink tint, variety is Iceberg. Pastel pink vining rose, variety is Cecile Brunner. Pastel pink vining rose, variety is Cecile Brunner. Pastel pink vining rose over a black metal archway, the rose variety is Cecile Brunner. There are English daisies at the base of the archway.
May 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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If you see this, post your skeleton art 🎨

#painting #gouache
Skeleton sitting below a large redwood tree surrounded by nasturtiums and a meadow of poppies, the roots of the tree and fungi grown beneath the soil on their feet - slowly growing over their bones. Gouache on watercolor paper, 2024.
February 28, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Details from a recent piece 🎨

#art #traditionalart #painting #gouache
Gouache painting showing two cats sitting at the entrance of a moon gate, one cat surrounded by wildflowers and the other sitting near a festive bonfire. This is part of a Seasonal Series, this being the 5th in the series represents the month of May and the holiday of Beltane.
February 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🤟 Post your art, I'll share my favs
🤟 Repost this for visibility
🤟 Invite friends and support other artists
🤟 Human artist only, no Ai, no NFTs

#artshare
#painting
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#gouache
Gouache painting showing an old growth forest filled with moss and ferns and with green filtered light, in a large crevice of the largest tree a magical portal opens to a spring, ostara inspired scene, showing a fairy ring and small woodland animals such as a bunny, duck and ducklings, and a fawn.
January 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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A peek into my sketchbook 📖

#art #gouache #paint #sketchbook #traditionalart
Sketchbook page showing three small paintings: 1 with pink cherry blossoms, 2 trees with sunlight peeking through by the river, and 3 a dandelion blowing in the wind.
January 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Trixie browsing the literature 📚🐈

#cats #books
Light orange cats sitting on a black bookshelf.
January 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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New work in progress 🌷

#art #painting #gouache #wip
New work in progress painting in gouache paint. The painting shows a midsummer wildflower scene by the river featuring Eastern Redbud trees, Lupine, California Poppies and more. In the center of the scene there is a stone moongate opening up to a second scene, not yet painted.
January 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Preview of a work in progress 🖼️

#art #painting #oilpainting #wip
January 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Hi #portfolioday

I’m Teniah and I’m an artist and illustrator. I work with gouache and oil paints predominantly, but also dabble in watercolors and ink. I like to paint ethereal landscapes with lots of color.
#art #traditionalart #painting
Seasonal Series IV, 2025. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by a magical archway; the first scene shows a vast field of purple flowers with bare trees and the second scene shows a misty golden morning with rolling hills. Liminal Arches, 2023. Gouache on watercolor paper. A series of arches separate two scenes: the first scene shows bright and colorful sunset clouds and the second scene fades into a rich star-filled sky. Moon Waterfall, 2024. Oil paint on canvas. An illuminated crescent moon with a glowing waterfall coming from its shape and cascading through colorful clouds into a vast ocean. Seasonal Series III, 2024. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by a magical portal in a large tree; the first scene is a mossy green forest with old growth trees and the second scene opens to a colorful meadow with a fairy ring and woodland animals.
January 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Here’s a look at my work in progress—a new oil painting! I love the rich colors, but the drying time has been slow, especially with this cold, humid weather. Fellow artists, do you notice this with your oils too?

#art #oilpainting #workinprogress #artists #originalartwork #creativejourney #wip #pnw
Oil painting work in progress in mostly blues while the negative spaces show the golden ochre underpainting. The painting shows skies and the ocean. Artist painting a work in progress in mostly blues while the negative spaces show the golden ochre underpainting.
January 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Now a third of the way through my seasonal series now, and I can’t wait to start the rest 🎨

#art #painting #gouache #artprint
Seasonal Series IV, 2024. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by a magical vine archway: the first an early spring field of purple flowers and the second is a golden misty morning with rolling hills. Prints available on Etsy soon. Seasonal Series III, 2024. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by a magical portal in a large tree: the first a moss and fern cover forest and the second is an ostara inspired scene with a fairy ring and woodland animals. Prints available on Etsy soon. Seasonal Series II, 2024. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by an aged stone wall and windows: the first a cozy imbolc inspired scene with candles and seasonal wreaths and the second is an frosty meadow with bare trees and the first signs of spring greenery. Prints available on Etsy. Link in Bio. Seasonal Series I, 2023. Gouache on watercolor paper. Two scenes separated by an ethereal portal: the first a winter landscape lit by the aurora borealis and the second is frozen winter morning scene with a lake and woodland animals. Prints available on Etsy. Link in Bio.
January 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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happy holidays and merry Yule ✨

Here’s a few of the cards I painted this year.
#art #gouache #painting
Holidays cards painted with gouache paint on watercolor paper and mounted on cardstock. From the top left and clockwise - 1. A winter wonderland scene with woodland animals, 2. A camel in the desert with wrapped presents on their back, 3. A northern lights scene with polar bears on a snowy hill by the ocean, 4. A night scene with a decorated and illuminated tree in the forest under the moon.
December 24, 2024 at 10:22 PM
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happy caturday 🐈

they really know how to do a rainy day right 💤

#caturday
Fluffy cat (Katya) lounging in a window during rainy weather.
December 21, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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that’s a wrap for this work in progress tonight 🌙

#wip #painting #sketch
A sketch of three arches on a canvas.
December 21, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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Starting something new

#wip #painting
A canvas with three arches sketched on it.
December 21, 2024 at 3:56 AM
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She sensed I want to paint.
Cat sitting on a persons lap in front of an art easel.
December 21, 2024 at 2:43 AM
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Timeline cleanse 🫧
Rainbow weather 🌈🌧️

#weather #rainbow #goldenhour
A rainbow in front of golden hour clouds, surrounded by conifer trees. A rainbow in front of golden hour clouds, surrounded by conifer trees.
December 15, 2024 at 12:13 AM
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Hi 🎨 artist here, jumping on this trend ✨

#artvsartist #artvsartist2024
A variety of gouache, oil, and acrylic works with a photo of the artist in the middle. From left to right, and top to bottom: 1. Liminal Arches, 2024, gouache. Arches dividing two scenes: a rich star-filled sky and sunset clouds. 2. Forest Spirits, 2023, gouache. A night scene showing forest spirits conjuring trees from the ground. 3. Beltane Eve, 2023, gouache. A woman stands inside a fairy ring on midsummer eve. 4. A Memorial for Karyn, 2024, acrylic on wood. A beautiful woman sits with her dog among flowers. 5. Me, the artist. 6. Liminal Bridge, 2024, gouache. A golden bridge divides two scenes: a shooting star and galaxy filled night sky and a wildflower meadow by the ocean. 7. Seasonal Series I, 2024, gouache. Two wintery scenes divided by a mirror: a night sky lit by the aurora lights, and a winter dawn with woodland animals. 8. Falling Moon Water, 2024. The moon has illuminated water flowing from the sky to the ocean, passing through sunset clouds. 9. The Witch of the Woods, 2023-2024, gouache. A witch sits among the trees at dusk, lit by the candle in her hands.
December 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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has multiple cozy dog beds — chooses wood floor and chair as his pillow and bed.

maybe it’s the sunbathing, he was raised by cats after all.
Goofy, large German Shepard laying on a wood floor, using a wooden chair as a pillow.
December 9, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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If you see this, post something monochromatic 🖤

I really do enjoy ink work, maybe I’ll revisit this medium soon 🖊️

#art #illustration #ink #monochromatic
Medusa illustration in ink. Raven illustration in ink. Spooky old house living room scene with a fire in ink. Animal illustrations in ink. Animals: salmon, rooster, pig, calf, and crow.
December 8, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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new art video 🎬
showing off my “Liminal Arches” painting.

#art #painting #gouache #artvideo
December 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM
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last holiday season I did a series inspired by the boy and the heron from studio ghibli and the use of liminal spaces in the film.

“Liminal Arches” 2023.

#art #painting #gouache #liminalspaces #sunset
“Liminal Arches” 23’-24’. Gouache paint on watercolor paper. Arches divide two scenes: a vibrant set of sunset clouds and a rick star-filled sky.
December 7, 2024 at 1:53 AM
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for inktober I did this small Medusa piece 🐍
i really love her and love how the snakes came out.

#ink #art #illustration #sketchbook
December 4, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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progress on seasonal cards I’m painting 🌲
just a few more little animals left to add.

#art #gouache #painting #artprocess
December 4, 2024 at 8:09 AM