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April 11, 2015 Tabitha Jensen

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I’ve been very into ermine critters lately but o

I’ve been very into ermine critters lately but of course I decided he absolutely needed some horns to protect himself with. The next one has wings 😉
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#aceo #ermine #weasel #ferret #jackalope #fantasyillustration #creaturedesign #conceptart #watercolorillustration #illustration #fantasy #nocturnal #cuteanimals #fluffy #antlers #cuteart #watercolorartist #childrensillustration #painting #mondays

The forest is alive, even for old gnarly tree stum

The forest is alive, even for old gnarly tree stumps. I imagine he and the magical creatures have the best nightly chats and story time.
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So if you look at the second slide you’ll notice I decided to redraw an illustration from October 2016. I wanted to see the changes in my art from 3 and a half years ago. I still have a long way to go but I’m happy to have come this far. .
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For one of my monthly ACEO subscribers who loved the original.
#watercolor #thenandnow #throwbackthursday #redraw #artisttradingcard #aceo #treestump #tree #magicalforest #nightsky #fantasyillustration #illustration #illustrative #allthemushroomhashtags #toadstool #fairyring #watercolorillustration #fantasy #fairytale

Thank goodness the postal service is still open! -

Thank goodness the postal service is still open! - Because one of my favorite things is sending art mail. If you’re an addict like me when did your addiction with art mail or art cards start? .
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I forgot to post this one from months ago - made for the Special Delivery #atcitupwithfriends theme. I am sooo excited to start swapping around this theme next week! October’s Spooky cards will be done soon and headed out to you. So be sure to comment to let me know if you want me to hold your envelope and not mail until things settle. Xoxo let’s keep arting!! .
.#floatingisland #mailart #artmail #artisttradingcard #sketchcard #aceo #watercolor #goldfish #artfriends #stayathome #fantasyisland #fantasyartwork #environmentdesign #kawaii #watercolor #watercolour #painting #watercolorpainting #conceptartist #conceptualart

When you’re feeling isolated don’t be hesitant

When you’re feeling isolated don’t be hesitant to reach out! It’s harder to connect with people directly if you don’t already have that type of friendship already but maybe try commenting more or getting involved in an online group. We’re all holed up in our towers but that doesn’t mean we have to be alone! (In my case I’m trapped with 2 boys, 1 man and I’d sell a kidney for 8 waking hours of quiet 😅) Sending positive vibes to you all! I stream art on Tuesdays if you want to hang out, art and chat!!
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Made with these delicious Wood Violet and Red Moon handmade watercolor paints by @wildthorne a white charcoal pencil and purple @prismacolor #colerase inspired by an awesome photo on Pinterest of tower ruins (I meant to share it but can’t find the photography reference now! 😭) Off to live with @hobosnot .
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#watercolour #handmadewatercolors #painting #watercolorartist #inspiredby #artistic #artisttradingcard #fantasyart #purple #monochromatic #fullmoon #ancientruins #winter #mixedmediaart #watercolor #landscapepainting #night #illustrationart

A few weeks ago I saw my friend @artbytinadh share

A few weeks ago I saw my friend @artbytinadh share her watercolor collection and I thought, wow look at all that gorgeous paint!! Let’s see how much of an addiction I have....So I set out my paint collection to see how it would look and how much of a paint buying intervention I needed. (Don’t let my family see this!) Yes Yes I am a bit of an art supply hoarder! But be honest aren’t we all!?? I love trying new materials especially different watercolor paints. What are your favorite brands of watercolor paints!? I tagged a bunch of the brands in the photo.
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(Not pictured except a few are my collection of tube paints, or the dye based watercolor brushpens and liquid dropper bottles because to me I think of those products as ink not watercolor paint because of the way they stain/behave and because they are dye based not pigment based. Plus they would need a photo all their own with as many of those I’ve boarded as well 😅🤣😭🥰).
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#watercolorpaint #artsupplies #artistlife #artcollector #artsupplyaddict #flatlay #artflatlay #holbienwatercolour #danielsmithwatercolors #schmincke #winsorandnewton #coliro #carandache #handmadewatercolors #watercolorartist #artoftheday #paints #stayathome #artist #artinspiration #watercolorart #watercolour #etchr

In Astrid goes to save the little mochi!! Crisis r

In Astrid goes to save the little mochi!! Crisis resolved but they’re all a bit sticky icky now 🤣
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So I was wondering what sorts of characteristics, accessories and such make you think “alien” or “sci-fi” instead of “fantasy”? .
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#space #watercolor #pabkinsoc #sketchcard #artisttradingcard #aceo #watercolorpainting #watercolorist #alienart #scifiart #sciencefiction #astronaut #kawaiidrawing #cuteart #tinyart #storyboard #conceptart #characterart #characterillustration #illustrator

Watch out! One of the mochis is about to take a tu

Watch out! One of the mochis is about to take a tumble into a rather sticky looking situation! ....And Astrid looks so distracted. 😱
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Thanks for following along and to everyone that recommended names for her! More of her little short story to come! @kikilikesyellow and @kitschyfloss both chose the name “Astrid” and @machochick named the little mochis. I’ll each of you a sticker and @kikilikesyellow gets a little sketched card. Thanks for helping me! .
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#spacejam #artisttradingcard #watercolorart #watercolor #watercolorpainting #outerspace #spaceadventure #fantasyart #scifiart #environmentdesign #characterdesign #conceptart #pabkinsoc #kofi #outofthisworld #mochi #illustration #childrensillustration #kawaiigirl #cuteart

Some Robot sketchbook action to share today. I ima

Some Robot sketchbook action to share today. I imagine cats love robots. .
Checkout @chocolatesoop the mastermind behind #marchofrobots #marchofrobots2020 and oodles of robot delights. .
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I used the sketchbook and 120 brush markers that @ohuhuart sent me to try out. I’m definitely digging this sketchbook. The pages are super thick and really like the texture of the paper similar to a mixed media tooth but takes and blends the marker really nicely. Thanks for sending them to me 🥰🥰
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#ohuhumarkers #sketchbookpage #sketchbookart #robots #robotart #kitties #catsofinstagram #sketchbook #scifiart #kittens #markerart #traditionalart #markerartist #illustration #robot #art #drawingsketch #draweveryday #artdaily

Another little captive spirit. Maybe some crazy wi

Another little captive spirit. Maybe some crazy witch has an entire room lined with shelves of them...that might be crazy to draw 🤔
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I’m having fun with the different botanicals I’ve been trying to incorporate more. . This little one lives with @siarfineart now 🥰
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#koficommissions #watercolor #skulls #florals #botanical #glassjar #fantasyart #illustrationart #aceo #sketchcard #watercolorpainting #blues #environmentdesign #creaturedesign #artgallery #artlife #silverbrushblackvelvet #paintersofinstagram #watercolorart

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