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Nik Harless
@nikharless.bsky.social
Neurodivergent queer artist with a taste for the dark and weird
Art for sale here: https://ko-fi.com/nikharless
This just came out of nowhere, unplanned. Don't let the bastards grind you down. For sale on ko-fi, if interested. Link in profile!

#art #painting #queerartist #autisticartist
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ink blot painting on a postcard. (Original art postcards are a reward on my Ko-fi! Link in profile.)

#art #painting #cats #queerartist #autisticartist
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I now have tiered membership on ko-fi offering a range of rewards from original artwork on postcards to custom portraits to discounts on all of my artwork. ko-fi.com/nikharless/t...
#art #queerartist #autisticartist #painting #portrait
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Commission slots are open for acrylic pet portraits for Christmas! Link in profile
#art #commissions #petportraits #painting #cats #autisticartist #queerartist
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Blue Hair Lady from 2019, acrylics

#art #portrait #queerartist #autisticartist
September 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Quote how you paint dark skin!
September 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I think Meta is hiding this, but honestly, I'm pretty proud of it. lol

#art #cuckoo #watercolor #queerartist #autisticartist
September 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
September 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I got some PanPastels. It's like painting with make-up applicators.
#art #pastels #queerartist
September 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
July 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
July 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's World Watercolor Month. This one was inspired by the prompt, "Radiant."

7x10-in watercolor paper. $150 OBO. I don't currently have a shop, but feel free to contact me.

#worldwatercolormonth #worldwatercolormonth2025 #watercolor #painting #art #watercolorpainting #queerartist #autisticartist
July 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Happy Father's Day to all the paternal figures out there, most especially my own 😀🤗

#art #digitalpainting #fathersday #dadportrait
June 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
June 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin, 9x12 acrylics

#art #portrait #painting #acrylics #slystone #queerartist #autisticartist
June 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Burnout" 9x12 acrylics on wood. See the full post on Patreon (it's free to the public). www.patreon.com/posts/burnou...

#art #painting #horror #macabre #queerartist #autisticartist
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sense, 16x20 acrylics
Sensory input builds up in me until there is layer upon layer of irritant. I don't get used to it. It makes me raw.

Follow me free on Patreon for full post and progress shots.
www.patreon.com/posts/sense-...

#art #painting #horror #macabre #autism #queerartist #autisticartist
May 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"I am autistic. I'm the awkward sort that is obviously impaired but not in a way that is completely unexploitable..."

Full post, progress, and finished piece without my goofy face in it are on Patreon. Follow for free: www.patreon.com/posts/disabl...

#art #queerartist #autisticartist #painting
May 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"Spring" 9x12, metallic acrylics on canvas

#art #painting #acrylicpainting #skulls #queerartist #autisticartist
April 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Collaboration with Kristopher Godinez (my husband)
Acrylics on 16x20 canvas

#art #rabbits #painting #acrylicpainting #queerartist #theworldisonfire #itsfine
February 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I don't know if it's PDA or what, but all the fraidy-cat nonsense going on is just making me louder and prouder.
February 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I did some more work on this, cleaned up the vandalism. :)

#art #painting #acrylicpainting #queerartist
January 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I've got a couple portraits in progress, but first I felt the need to vandalize a practice exercise.

#art #painting #acrylicpainting #queerartist
January 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM