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Susan Shorter

@susanshorterart.bsky.social

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Professional Illustrator creating mystical, nature-based fantasy art, and I am also the Art Director for Soundbooth Theater. All Human Made Work-NO AI www.susanshorter.com

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Frank Cvetkovic @gofrankgo.bsky.social · 4d

Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 23

Itty bitty bee with an itty bitty floofy booty.
#watercolor #bees #cutepainting #bugs #tinyart

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 16

Oh thank you so much!!

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 16

That’s very sweet, thank you. And I am sure your dragons are awesome 😊

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you so much!!

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 15

My Iris Dragon! 💜 Watercolor 2024

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 15

Doesn’t he have the sweetest little face?! 🥰 #daffodil #flowerdragon #daffodils🌼 #flowerpaintings #flowerart #watercolorpaintings #dragonart #dragondrawing #dragonpainting #imaginedrealism #traditionalart #noai #handpainted #fantasyart #fantasyartist #watercolorart #watercolorartist

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 8

Daffodil Dragon progression for your viewing pleasure •
• #flowerart #flowerpainting #daffodil #daffodils≤
#flowerdragon #fantasyart
#traditional_art #traditionalartist #susanshorter #noai

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 6

| figured it was time that I started teasing my latest Flower Dragon, the Daffodil Dragon! He's bright and sunny and loves fat-bottomed Bumbles 🐝
#watercolor #wip
#flowerdragon #susanshorter #traditionalart #watercolorpaintings

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Apr 4

The NEW episode of The Shorter Artist Hour is LIVE! Super excited to share with you my chat with my very talented friends, Bruce Brenneise @brucedraws.bsky.social and Allen Morris @allenmorrisart.bsky.social youtu.be/NgN-T7du36Q?... #artpodcast #fantasyart #fantasyartists #dnd #magicthegathering

Shorter Artist Hour 16 "Hangin' Out" with Bruce Brenneise and Allen Morris

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Mar 4

Join me over on Youtube for the latest episode of The Shorter Artist Hour! This week I talked to @shawnerussell.bsky.social about the business of art, and the beauty of sharing a part of yourself through your art....aaaand I will never see Raisin Bran the same way again, lol. youtu.be/uexzJfd3a48

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Feb 9

My friend made a starter pack of Alt profiles you may like go.bsky.app/KyX1gAD

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Jan 16

Very pleased to announce that I will be returning to Illuxcon’s Showcase event in 2025! See you all there! @ixarts.bsky.social #Illuxcon #IXarts #imaginethis #imaginativerealism #traditionalart #fantasyart

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Jan 7

After many years of applying, I finally got juried into the Gencon art show! Tis a very good day! #gencon #genconartshow #fantasyartist #goodnews #dontgiveup #artshow #happyartist

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Jan 5

Ever draw something and the final image creeps you the f out?! lol Enjoy #spookyart #drawing #toneddrawing #pencilart

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Dec 16

Why am I wearing makeup in the middle of the day when I work from home? Well, I just recorded an episode of Hangin’Out, the Art podcast with Bruce Brenneise and Allen Morris. We talked about my career from staff illustrator to AD. I hope my ramblings made sense 😜 #artist #artpodcast #interview #chat

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Dec 10

Check out this gorgeous painting by my friend @hrabotalesser.bsky.social So beautiful 😍

Jennifer Hrabota Lesser @hrabotalesser.bsky.social · Dec 9

This painting is of one of the 50 daughters of Nereus. The Nereids were loved by sailors and fishermen, whom they would often aid. #greekmythology

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Dec 3

Thank you!

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Dec 3

Sketch therapy today! I got to play with some of the new colored pencils I was gifted, and I so love them! They are Derwent Colorsoft and they are just luscious! #elf #elves #fairytale #fairies #fantasyart #dryad #sketchbook #sketching #traditionalart #traditionalartist #coloredpencil #pencildrawing

Traditional pencil, drawing with some colored pencil of a fairy elf dryad with leaves behind her ears

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Nov 24

Has anyone tried these paints? They look like fun but idk about the quality

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thank you so much!!

Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Nov 23

The studio open house went amazingly well! It was a perfect night surrounded by my favorite people. AND I even sold an original! A perfect night ❤️

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Nov 21

Need a good gift idea for the people on your Christmas list? Well, do I have the coloring book for you! #supporthumanartists #artgift #christmas www.susanshorter.com/store/susan-...

Susan Shorter's Fantastic Coloring Book — Susan Shorter

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Alexander Gustafson @alexandergustafson.bsky.social · Nov 17

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Susan Shorter @susanshorterart.bsky.social · Nov 18

Oh thank you! Maybe it will have to be a game time decision? Al see what feels best the day of? 😬

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