KSTAN
kstanart.bsky.social
KSTAN
@kstanart.bsky.social
Seattle area artist and painter.
Happy Valentine’s folks. I hope there’s some smooching in your near future.
(Oil on linen, 2020)
#oilpainting #art #portraitpainting #valentine
February 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Last two paintings side by side for context. I’m going to spend the next few months painting mostly from life which I am excited about!
#oilpainting #art #painting
February 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2nd pass on this corner! I usually do 2-4 passes because I think it adds a certain depth and luminosity that I really like.
I’m hoping to keep this painting as lush as possible to play up the movement of the crowd. That balance between “right” and “loose” is a real struggle sometimes! #oilpainting
February 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Just put the finishing touches on this one I am donating to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for their annual fundraiser. It was a fun one to paint!

‘First steps’ 16” x 16” Oil on canvas

#traditionalart #oilpainting #contemporaryart #art
February 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Reposted by KSTAN
Hi! First post here on Bluesky! Here is my Hourly Comics this year featuring Oolong! These were all observations from Feb 1 done in quick successions. l've always wanted to do an hourly comic from the POV of a dog and I guess I finally did it. (Part 1/4)
#hourlycomicday #dog #personalcomic #Oolong
February 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Day 1…block-in complete! Now the fun part begins - also known as the part where I try to avoid A) ruining it B) falling out of love with idea C) deciding painting is a ridiculous way to spend time and resources when there are people literally starving. #contemporaryartist #figurativeart #oilpainting
February 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’ve been trying to decide how I want to use this new account and I think I have landed on sharing sketches/studies here solely. Sometimes on Instagram I feel like every post/artwork has to outdo the previous one and I start feeling shy about posting anything at all and that is not how I want to be!
January 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM