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@heyvapril.bsky.social
they • digital + traditional artist • lesbian • making weird little guys • No Ai
for work/collaborations: heyvapril@gmail.com
lək̓ʷəŋən territory
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for work/collaborations: heyvapril@gmail.com
lək̓ʷəŋən territory
🏳️🌈
I rewatched ET, was reminded why it was one of my favourites as a kid, and then decided I needed to smash ET’s face into a heart. Then I put words on it because people like words on drawings and who am I to deny the people words?
December 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I rewatched ET, was reminded why it was one of my favourites as a kid, and then decided I needed to smash ET’s face into a heart. Then I put words on it because people like words on drawings and who am I to deny the people words?
I love this little corner of my home
July 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I love this little corner of my home
QRP a picture of when your pet was little
A puny itty bitty baby
A puny itty bitty baby
June 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
QRP a picture of when your pet was little
A puny itty bitty baby
A puny itty bitty baby
Planted some natives in the gorge near my home this morning. A big restoration project is happening to try and bring the land back to as much pre settler state as it can be (we did some very fucked up and real strange shit to the gorge) and it felt nice to be a very very puny part of it all 🌱
June 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Planted some natives in the gorge near my home this morning. A big restoration project is happening to try and bring the land back to as much pre settler state as it can be (we did some very fucked up and real strange shit to the gorge) and it felt nice to be a very very puny part of it all 🌱
Another bookmark! Have some pastel coloured tassels coming for these guys too
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May 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Another bookmark! Have some pastel coloured tassels coming for these guys too
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Bookmarks with paint! I’ve added some subtle glitter to the highlights on the metal and in the burst of magic from the wand for added fun too
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May 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Bookmarks with paint! I’ve added some subtle glitter to the highlights on the metal and in the burst of magic from the wand for added fun too
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Using a fun palette on my weapon bookmarks
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May 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Using a fun palette on my weapon bookmarks
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Listening to @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social and getting some bookmarks started today!
Painting small again, because nothing gets me back into the swing of painting like confining myself to small objects
Painting small again, because nothing gets me back into the swing of painting like confining myself to small objects
May 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Listening to @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social and getting some bookmarks started today!
Painting small again, because nothing gets me back into the swing of painting like confining myself to small objects
Painting small again, because nothing gets me back into the swing of painting like confining myself to small objects
Been moving in silence lately but designed this print for @wzrd.bike gender affirming care recovery fundraiser. If you would like to support, get it below!
www.wzrd.bike/justtryingto...
www.wzrd.bike/justtryingto...
May 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Been moving in silence lately but designed this print for @wzrd.bike gender affirming care recovery fundraiser. If you would like to support, get it below!
www.wzrd.bike/justtryingto...
www.wzrd.bike/justtryingto...
@nathanolsenart.bsky.social Tiny Dracula showed up today! Everything is so gorgeous, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the comic and hang the riso print above my desk. Congratulations on the release Nathan!
May 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@nathanolsenart.bsky.social Tiny Dracula showed up today! Everything is so gorgeous, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the comic and hang the riso print above my desk. Congratulations on the release Nathan!
Sat in the sun on a blanket in the park listening to live music and drawing other land loving community members to celebrate this native flower today. Was very wholesome 🌱 🎨
May 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sat in the sun on a blanket in the park listening to live music and drawing other land loving community members to celebrate this native flower today. Was very wholesome 🌱 🎨
June watching stream and sitting amongst all of my creative projects. The centre of everything 🖤
April 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
June watching stream and sitting amongst all of my creative projects. The centre of everything 🖤
Spent a morning this weekend practicing trust and falling in love with Digit
I used to be terrified of birds, but I think under that fear was a calling to start to understand and even bond with them
I used to be terrified of birds, but I think under that fear was a calling to start to understand and even bond with them
April 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Spent a morning this weekend practicing trust and falling in love with Digit
I used to be terrified of birds, but I think under that fear was a calling to start to understand and even bond with them
I used to be terrified of birds, but I think under that fear was a calling to start to understand and even bond with them
Got a little pocket sketchbook and this is the first grump I drew
April 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Got a little pocket sketchbook and this is the first grump I drew
Hi! I’m a painter that works in acrylic making colourful guys & creatures on alternative panel shapes
April 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hi! I’m a painter that works in acrylic making colourful guys & creatures on alternative panel shapes
Added the deep green line work around his eyes and then worked on his teeth.
Wasn’t feeling his teeth when I first painted them in - too white and bright, so I toned them yellow and now I’m feeling better about them
Wasn’t feeling his teeth when I first painted them in - too white and bright, so I toned them yellow and now I’m feeling better about them
March 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Added the deep green line work around his eyes and then worked on his teeth.
Wasn’t feeling his teeth when I first painted them in - too white and bright, so I toned them yellow and now I’m feeling better about them
Wasn’t feeling his teeth when I first painted them in - too white and bright, so I toned them yellow and now I’m feeling better about them
Ok, adding more depth to his skin today and battling with the constant thought that I’m ruining him. A practice in trusting the process #wip
March 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Ok, adding more depth to his skin today and battling with the constant thought that I’m ruining him. A practice in trusting the process #wip
No cheating, post the last photo of your pet!
Juniper is only interested in cuddling on this rainy day
Juniper is only interested in cuddling on this rainy day
March 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
No cheating, post the last photo of your pet!
Juniper is only interested in cuddling on this rainy day
Juniper is only interested in cuddling on this rainy day
June in the morning sun
March 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
June in the morning sun
Back working on this one after wrapping up a big client project. Only had it in me to paint in the eyes tonight
March 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Back working on this one after wrapping up a big client project. Only had it in me to paint in the eyes tonight