VR Rivera
@winterteethart.bsky.social
Little dog in a big dog world
They/them dingus/mutt
Painter/illustrator/critter enthusiast in PDX
Winterteeth.com
They/them dingus/mutt
Painter/illustrator/critter enthusiast in PDX
Winterteeth.com
Today's critter is this Leachie Gecko at my work that had projectile diarrhea while I was holding it and I managed to jump out of the way and didn't get a drop on me. Sometimes I take the little wins
May 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Today's critter is this Leachie Gecko at my work that had projectile diarrhea while I was holding it and I managed to jump out of the way and didn't get a drop on me. Sometimes I take the little wins
Any other oil painters out there who die a little inside when a painting is drying and mattes out so you can't see the depth or color again until you oil out or varnish it.
I'm struggling here
I'm struggling here
April 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Any other oil painters out there who die a little inside when a painting is drying and mattes out so you can't see the depth or color again until you oil out or varnish it.
I'm struggling here
I'm struggling here
Work in progress. When in doubt, purple.
For a skate deck show here in Portland at the @adxportland.bsky.social in May.
For a skate deck show here in Portland at the @adxportland.bsky.social in May.
April 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Work in progress. When in doubt, purple.
For a skate deck show here in Portland at the @adxportland.bsky.social in May.
For a skate deck show here in Portland at the @adxportland.bsky.social in May.
A mini collab between my partner and I. I potted up some of my props into his pottery for a market he will be attending at Coffee Beer Me this Saturday!
April 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A mini collab between my partner and I. I potted up some of my props into his pottery for a market he will be attending at Coffee Beer Me this Saturday!
Today's critter is this baby hummingbird in a nest perfectly fit for it outside my apartment. Hope that helps!
April 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Today's critter is this baby hummingbird in a nest perfectly fit for it outside my apartment. Hope that helps!
New study.
Trying to flex my oil muscles before I jump into some larger pieces
Trying to flex my oil muscles before I jump into some larger pieces
April 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New study.
Trying to flex my oil muscles before I jump into some larger pieces
Trying to flex my oil muscles before I jump into some larger pieces
Today's critter pics brought to you by the High Desert Museum in Bend Oregon.
I got slapped in the face by a turkey vulture and I couldn't be happier.
I got slapped in the face by a turkey vulture and I couldn't be happier.
April 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today's critter pics brought to you by the High Desert Museum in Bend Oregon.
I got slapped in the face by a turkey vulture and I couldn't be happier.
I got slapped in the face by a turkey vulture and I couldn't be happier.
Each barrel top weighs about 15lbs, is unfinished uneven rough wood, and charred on the back since they were intended for whiskey aging. I did 9 of these before giving up and they never reached out about collection. ┐(‘～`;)┌ At least I got paid.
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Each barrel top weighs about 15lbs, is unfinished uneven rough wood, and charred on the back since they were intended for whiskey aging. I did 9 of these before giving up and they never reached out about collection. ┐(‘～`;)┌ At least I got paid.
Abandoned project with Makers Mark in 2023. They sent me a dozen barrel tops from their aging barrels to paint.
It was a nightmare as I had to do so much prep work to make the surfaces even remotely paintable.
It was a nightmare as I had to do so much prep work to make the surfaces even remotely paintable.
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Abandoned project with Makers Mark in 2023. They sent me a dozen barrel tops from their aging barrels to paint.
It was a nightmare as I had to do so much prep work to make the surfaces even remotely paintable.
It was a nightmare as I had to do so much prep work to make the surfaces even remotely paintable.
One of my very few acrylic paintings from the past few years. I miss my abstract metallic squiggle phase.
Currently available through Brassworks Gallery in PDX
Currently available through Brassworks Gallery in PDX
March 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
One of my very few acrylic paintings from the past few years. I miss my abstract metallic squiggle phase.
Currently available through Brassworks Gallery in PDX
Currently available through Brassworks Gallery in PDX
First ceramic collab with Wong Wei ceramics ! He's going to be throwing a bunch for me to paint on and I'm really excited! I've never had the chance to paint on clay before and I already really enjoy it
March 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
First ceramic collab with Wong Wei ceramics ! He's going to be throwing a bunch for me to paint on and I'm really excited! I've never had the chance to paint on clay before and I already really enjoy it
Today's critter is one of my red lizard catfish hanging out in this hole
March 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today's critter is one of my red lizard catfish hanging out in this hole
Good morning from Onion
March 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Good morning from Onion
A Dugong Floats Along.
Originally painted for a group show with @antlerpdx 2 years ago, it is on view again this month so now is your chance to see it in person!!
Oil paint on panel. 12x16 inches
Originally painted for a group show with @antlerpdx 2 years ago, it is on view again this month so now is your chance to see it in person!!
Oil paint on panel. 12x16 inches
March 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
A Dugong Floats Along.
Originally painted for a group show with @antlerpdx 2 years ago, it is on view again this month so now is your chance to see it in person!!
Oil paint on panel. 12x16 inches
Originally painted for a group show with @antlerpdx 2 years ago, it is on view again this month so now is your chance to see it in person!!
Oil paint on panel. 12x16 inches
Self portrait?
Water color and ink
Water color and ink
March 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Self portrait?
Water color and ink
Water color and ink
Went and had a spooky time on the coast for my birthday.
February 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Went and had a spooky time on the coast for my birthday.
I turn 34 today. Here's me at my 8th grade prom. I wish I could go back in time and tell that baby that it's cool to like MCR and anime now
February 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I turn 34 today. Here's me at my 8th grade prom. I wish I could go back in time and tell that baby that it's cool to like MCR and anime now
Today's critter pics brought to you by existential dread
February 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Today's critter pics brought to you by existential dread
Sketch for the first new painting I've touched in 4 months
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Sketch for the first new painting I've touched in 4 months
I heard you needed some critters today. Is this true? Don't be shy about asking, I always got you
February 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I heard you needed some critters today. Is this true? Don't be shy about asking, I always got you
See purple share purple.
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
See purple share purple.
Haven't painted in 3+ months so here's a relevant drawing from a couple years ago
Prints available
Prints available
February 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Haven't painted in 3+ months so here's a relevant drawing from a couple years ago
Prints available
Prints available
QRP with your artwork and share what other passions/jobs/hobbies you have
I manage the animals at an independent pet store plus have a ton of my own critters. I breed and sell isopods and plants. I like being outside and in the sun.
I manage the animals at an independent pet store plus have a ton of my own critters. I breed and sell isopods and plants. I like being outside and in the sun.
February 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
QRP with your artwork and share what other passions/jobs/hobbies you have
I manage the animals at an independent pet store plus have a ton of my own critters. I breed and sell isopods and plants. I like being outside and in the sun.
I manage the animals at an independent pet store plus have a ton of my own critters. I breed and sell isopods and plants. I like being outside and in the sun.
This counts right?
Oil on canvas, 15x20in.
Oil on canvas, 15x20in.
February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This counts right?
Oil on canvas, 15x20in.
Oil on canvas, 15x20in.
