Kelly McKernan 🔜 Dreamwalker’s Oracle Deck 🔮
@kellymckernan.bsky.social
fine artist ✧ freelance illustrator ✧ audhd goblin ✧ advocating for artists ✧ they/them baddie ✧ trans rights are human rights ✧ on a quest to see every color ✧ 🚫AI ✧
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Hey #portfolioday, I’m Kelly McKernan (they/them), a fine artist and illustrator painting in watercolor and acryla gouache. My work is inspired by dark fantasy, art nouveau, surrealism, and pop culture. I enjoy creating art for books, comics, games, editorial, and galleries.
www.kellymckernan.com
www.kellymckernan.com
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Be extra kind to yourselves.
A lot of artists, including myself, are struggling.
It's not because we are failing; the system is failing us. A system that doesn't care about us. So we rely on those around us for support and kindness.
Keep your head up. We are doing our best ♡
A lot of artists, including myself, are struggling.
It's not because we are failing; the system is failing us. A system that doesn't care about us. So we rely on those around us for support and kindness.
Keep your head up. We are doing our best ♡
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Be extra kind to yourselves.
A lot of artists, including myself, are struggling.
It's not because we are failing; the system is failing us. A system that doesn't care about us. So we rely on those around us for support and kindness.
Keep your head up. We are doing our best ♡
A lot of artists, including myself, are struggling.
It's not because we are failing; the system is failing us. A system that doesn't care about us. So we rely on those around us for support and kindness.
Keep your head up. We are doing our best ♡
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This "haptic visuality" is what I've always meant by "texture" but didn't know how to talk about it. This is a fantastic video
This is a really remarkable video essay on contemporary film and the theories of Laura Marks. It's making me think about movies in a new way.
Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
YouTube video by Like Stories of Old
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November 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This "haptic visuality" is what I've always meant by "texture" but didn't know how to talk about it. This is a fantastic video
Artist! Quote with your yellow art!
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Artist! Quote with your yellow art!
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del Toro mentioned off handedly in an interview that he was discussing a Count of Monte Cristo project with Oscar Isaac and I nearly passed out from how much I need his adaptation of it holy crap
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
del Toro mentioned off handedly in an interview that he was discussing a Count of Monte Cristo project with Oscar Isaac and I nearly passed out from how much I need his adaptation of it holy crap
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If you see something (a bird),
say something (that's a little guy).
say something (that's a little guy).
November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you see something (a bird),
say something (that's a little guy).
say something (that's a little guy).
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new book cover for Camille Chong's debut novel at Macmillan
November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
new book cover for Camille Chong's debut novel at Macmillan
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I did it. After a year of using clip studio for my Patreon rewards and client projects I deleted photoshop after continuous used for the past 20 years (jfc)
Not only was the price insane, the ethics questionable, but it’s such a bloated piece of hardware it was crashing constantly
Not only was the price insane, the ethics questionable, but it’s such a bloated piece of hardware it was crashing constantly
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I did it. After a year of using clip studio for my Patreon rewards and client projects I deleted photoshop after continuous used for the past 20 years (jfc)
Not only was the price insane, the ethics questionable, but it’s such a bloated piece of hardware it was crashing constantly
Not only was the price insane, the ethics questionable, but it’s such a bloated piece of hardware it was crashing constantly
I’ve received a few orders and ko-fi donations - thank you SO much for sharing!
I bought groceries this morning and the kiddo and I made fancy omelettes. I’m being extra kind to myself today because I was SO hard on myself yesterday. I’ve appreciate the kind comments reminding me I’m not alone!
I bought groceries this morning and the kiddo and I made fancy omelettes. I’m being extra kind to myself today because I was SO hard on myself yesterday. I’ve appreciate the kind comments reminding me I’m not alone!
Sharing my art, my shop, my ko-fi… anything helps. I’m really struggling with the mire right now.
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’ve received a few orders and ko-fi donations - thank you SO much for sharing!
I bought groceries this morning and the kiddo and I made fancy omelettes. I’m being extra kind to myself today because I was SO hard on myself yesterday. I’ve appreciate the kind comments reminding me I’m not alone!
I bought groceries this morning and the kiddo and I made fancy omelettes. I’m being extra kind to myself today because I was SO hard on myself yesterday. I’ve appreciate the kind comments reminding me I’m not alone!
Is it better to launch a Kickstarter at the end of this year, or wait until January?
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Is it better to launch a Kickstarter at the end of this year, or wait until January?
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“Artifact” is a watercolor painting I created to express how it feels to have my life’s work violated & scraped to fuel gen AI programs without consent and or compensation. And for what? Slop no one asked for.
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Artifact” is a watercolor painting I created to express how it feels to have my life’s work violated & scraped to fuel gen AI programs without consent and or compensation. And for what? Slop no one asked for.
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
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Instead of being able to focus on work right now, I’m paralyzed and feel like a failure. I know it’s the system failing me, failing us all right now, but logic isn’t helping the dense pit in my stomach. I feel shame when I ask for help, because it wasn’t always like this. But I need help right now.
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Instead of being able to focus on work right now, I’m paralyzed and feel like a failure. I know it’s the system failing me, failing us all right now, but logic isn’t helping the dense pit in my stomach. I feel shame when I ask for help, because it wasn’t always like this. But I need help right now.
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I’m horribly, horribly anxious. My last 3 markets were an absolute bust and my mid-month bills have drafted, leaving me in the negative. I broke down in the grocery store parking lot this morning realizing I couldn’t buy food today. Every post I make trying to make sales feels hollow and pointless.
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I’m horribly, horribly anxious. My last 3 markets were an absolute bust and my mid-month bills have drafted, leaving me in the negative. I broke down in the grocery store parking lot this morning realizing I couldn’t buy food today. Every post I make trying to make sales feels hollow and pointless.
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u have to make the work u wanna see even if nobody wants to see it im begging here
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
u have to make the work u wanna see even if nobody wants to see it im begging here
Not me sobbing during The Maid because I feel so seen. 😭
a blurry photo of a woman dancing in front of a house
ALT: a blurry photo of a woman dancing in front of a house
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November 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Not me sobbing during The Maid because I feel so seen. 😭
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The Frankenstein family portrait, oil on linen, 120x150cm
November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Frankenstein family portrait, oil on linen, 120x150cm
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got hopelessly invested in always sunny yaoi don't laugh at me
November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
got hopelessly invested in always sunny yaoi don't laugh at me
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making art in the time of AI
lately i've been getting more questions (and occasionally downright accusations) of using AI in art and music. rest assured i have not and will never touch that garbage. thank you
lately i've been getting more questions (and occasionally downright accusations) of using AI in art and music. rest assured i have not and will never touch that garbage. thank you
November 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
making art in the time of AI
lately i've been getting more questions (and occasionally downright accusations) of using AI in art and music. rest assured i have not and will never touch that garbage. thank you
lately i've been getting more questions (and occasionally downright accusations) of using AI in art and music. rest assured i have not and will never touch that garbage. thank you
I’m horribly, horribly anxious. My last 3 markets were an absolute bust and my mid-month bills have drafted, leaving me in the negative. I broke down in the grocery store parking lot this morning realizing I couldn’t buy food today. Every post I make trying to make sales feels hollow and pointless.
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I’m horribly, horribly anxious. My last 3 markets were an absolute bust and my mid-month bills have drafted, leaving me in the negative. I broke down in the grocery store parking lot this morning realizing I couldn’t buy food today. Every post I make trying to make sales feels hollow and pointless.
“Artifact” is a watercolor painting I created to express how it feels to have my life’s work violated & scraped to fuel gen AI programs without consent and or compensation. And for what? Slop no one asked for.
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“Artifact” is a watercolor painting I created to express how it feels to have my life’s work violated & scraped to fuel gen AI programs without consent and or compensation. And for what? Slop no one asked for.
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
Prints here: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Thank you for supporting human artists!
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✨Stickers!✨
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
✨Stickers!✨
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
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NASA posted a photo of Jupiter under ultraviolet light 🏳️⚧️
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NASA posted a photo of Jupiter under ultraviolet light 🏳️⚧️
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
✨Stickers!✨
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
✨Stickers!✨
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
This new pack is just glorious, including bestsellers and brand new designs, all for a tight $20! Split them up for gifts, or keep them all to yourself, these weatherproof babies get compliments everywhere they land! 💖
www.kellymckernan.com/shop
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Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming By The Perimeter Fence Day to all who celebrate!
November 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming By The Perimeter Fence Day to all who celebrate!