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Ariel Ayres (she / her)

🎨 Internationally published artist with 600+ works
🛍️ Shop wares at Flower Fist Art Market
🎓 Instructor at The Artist Workshop

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All colors, identities, origins, and orientations are welcome here — you’re all works of art ✌️
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Get your copy of The Shallot Volume 4, Issue #1 ~ “The Elements” ~ today!

This one feels like a cotton candy daydream ☁️

Thank you to the Editor and creative team at The Layered Onion for all that you do, you’re all lovely, lovely human beings 🥰

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#acrylicpainting #sacramentoartist
The Journey of Hope reception was phenomenal — thank you to Stop Stigma Sac for putting this incredible event together ♥️♥️♥️♥️

#stopstigmasac #sacramentoart #downtownsacramento #sacramento #california #journeyofhope
October 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thrilled to participate in Journey of Hope, presented by Sac County Division of Behavioral
Health Services

Honor real life stories of living with mental health challenges portrayed through art

3810 Broadway, Sacramento
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Exhibit: Oct. 10-12 & 17-19 @ 1-5 pm
Reception: Oct. 4 @ 1-3 pm
September 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Texas Constable Stacy Suits testified against the state's anti-trans bathroom bill: “We’re not interested in being the potty police” #NOH8
August 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Had so much fun with this lively, lovely group at our All American Summer Paint & Sip!

An extra big thanks to the generous staff at Brewsters Burgers for hosting us and providing food and drinks! 🍔✨

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#lincolnca #auburnca #placer #placercounty #visitplacer #paintandsip
June 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Loved instructing an “Under the Stars” Paint Night for this sweet family! Everyone’s work came out great but the kiddos really took home the ribbon ✨🏕️

#theartistworkshop #arielayres #broomxbrush #lincolnca #downtownlincoln #placercounty #placer #sacramentoevents
June 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“Under the Stars” Paint & Sip tonight at The Artist Workshop!

#placerca #camping #acrylicpainting #paintnsip #lincolnca
June 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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There are widespread reports of ICE agents abducting people while masked, without warrants or identification. Due to recent events, we strongly advise: do not open your door or car for anyone you don’t know. That’s the message. No need to elaborate.
June 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This isn’t a war. It’s a genocide. Over 54,000 people in Gaza killed. The EU still rewards Israel with a 16B€/year trade deal. We can help suspend it — sign the petition now! share.myvoice-mychoice.org/s/TzNKPy6p
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June 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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#NOKINGS
June 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Let’s talk about yesterday. During a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles led by Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) was forcibly removed, forced face-down on the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents. Here’s what to know:
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sounds gay, I’m in!

Really, I’ve got work showing in this awesome tattoo gallery — come celebrate diversity with us!

#sacramento #pridemonth #sacramentoart #queerart
June 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I’m instructing this awesome Paint & Sip at The Artist Workshop next Wednesday from 6-8 pm! Let’s paint together 🎨 click for details

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#placercounty #paintnsip #lincolnca #sacramento #rocklin #roseville #granitebay
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June 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I was lucky enough to instruct this glow-in-the-dark Paint Night for a group of awesome, creative kiddos yesterday 🎨✨

Can’t wait for the next one! See @theartistworkshop on Facebook / Instagram for updates

#lincolnca #visitplacer #kidsclasses #summer #painting #paintnight
May 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Look at her 😍

“Ode to June”
4x4” oil
Ariel Ayres 2025

#oilpainting #summer #sacramento #queerart
May 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I instructed a Paint n Sip last night on a farm, and let me tell you, there were *so* *many* *goats* — BABY goats

Find me at The Art Workshop in Lincoln 🎨🖌️

#lincolnca #placer #acrylicpainting #paintnight #paintnsip
May 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Get your copy of The Shallot Volume 4, Issue #1 ~ “The Elements” ~ today!

This one feels like a cotton candy daydream ☁️

Thank you to the Editor and creative team at The Layered Onion for all that you do, you’re all lovely, lovely human beings 🥰

Link in bio 🔗

#acrylicpainting #sacramentoartist
May 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Reminds me of days long past but not yet forgotten 😌

4x4” oil
Ariel Ayres

#oilpainting #vacation #sacramentoart
May 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I will be displaying work at Sacred Nine Tattoo this summer! So excited to celebrate the vibrance of our community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🌈 Friday June 6th 4pm-9pm
🌈 Sacred Nine Tattoo Studio
🌈 Queer art, tasty treats, and a gay ol’ time

#sacramento #sacramentopride #womanownedbusiness #queerfriendly #pridemonth2025
May 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Do a barrel roll (or something).

work in progress
8x8” oil
Ariel Ayres ‘25

#oilpainting #moonlight
May 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Haven’t been creating as much lately but here’s a sketch for my Journey of Hope (Stop Stigma Sac) assignment ✌️☀️🌳

#mentalhealth #sketch #love
May 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In progress and pissed about it 🙃

11x14” acrylic
Ariel Ayres 2025

#acrylicpainting #arttherapy #queerart
May 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Mark my words: the moment humanity lets its guard down, the geese will be on us like 🫰that🫰

Ariel Ayres 2014

#photography #animals
April 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Remember that time I went to a spooky old house I found on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere? There were shockingly few chainsaw-wielding maniacs. 3/5 stars.

Ariel Ayres 2014

#photography #urbex
April 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Anybody here play D&D or am I going to have to swindle you all into it by myself?

36x48” acrylic
Ariel Ayres 2024

#acrylicpainting #dnd
April 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ready to put myself in a basket and fly away — who’s in?

3x3” watercolor
Ariel Ayres 2024

#watercolor #hotairballoon #travel
April 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM