Woodworking has been passed down through the dudes in my family for a few generations. Sometimes I enjoy building canvases even more than I like painting on them. #petportraits #handmade #art #artist

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Likes: Dramatic lighting.
Dislikes: Building an eye in dramatic lighting.

#workinprogress #petportraitartist #art #handmade #original

#workinprogress of Hank.

#petportrait #art #handmade #original #oilpainting #artist

One of my favorites that I consider redoing as an excersize in growth.

Share a piece that you enjoy, but think you've grown better since then!

#reflection #artist #critique #petportrait #painting

My 9 year old daughter dropped this banger on me. Grats for you my love. #creativity #art #fatherhood

You know what middle schoolers like? Carving stuff. #linoprint #middleschoolart
#artteacher #printmaking

Who else builds frames canvases from scratch?

I prefer working on a hard surface of wood, and it’s satisfying handing a client something with some weight to it instead of a canvas.

Also thinking about building these as a service to other artists.

During the winter break of 2024, my family fell ill for the entire two weeks. I went into hiding, emerging only to poke them for signs of life. I unironically learned how to crosstitch between lifting in my pajamas, video games, and avoiding showers. #crosstitch #pixelart #meditation

Even though Neo's an a$$hole sometimes, he's a pretty good lap-warmer. #timelapse #cat #petartist #petpainting

Artists, what tips you got for selling work in public?
Finally packing up a ton of prints I have and looking to cross "sell my work at an art fair" off my bucket list (#698).

What are your art show best practices? #printmaking #artshow #artbusiness

Not every day is extraordinary with our pets. It's the soft looks, a morning pat on the head—that define most of our time with pets. A portrait freezes those moments forever.
That's what I do. Get in touch for a commission! #petportrait #petportraitartist #oilpainting #dogpainting #petpainting