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Kim Herbst
@kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
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Illustrator | Senior Concept Artist | Art Director | She/her 💖💙❤️ posts/opinions are my own
www.kimherbst.com
https://www.kimherbst.com/shop

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kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
#caturday
We used a cat trap to ensure Pixel behaved himself during Thanksgiving.
Photo of a white siberian cat on a table with pumpkin decor Photo of a white siberian cat sitting in an empty egg box on a table getting pets for being a good boy and not laying in sweet potato casserole
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
..I'm gonna need an apology from every adult who snubbed child me for drawing anime circa 1997-2008ish with their "that's not a real job" commentary.
LinkedIn screenshot of a job alert for a 90s anome artist/director positions available
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
The paint studies that I gave myself stage 1 frostbite on my fingertips. 😩 Turns out if you've had chronic eczema on your hands, your skin is more susceptible. The things we do for learning in art.
Gouache painting illustration of a mountain scape with trees Gouache painting illustration of a mountain face in sunset with dark trees in foreground Gouache painting illustration study of a small Japanese wooden-style roof and screen fence
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
Weekly reminder that I have prints, pins, and posters in my online shop available www.kimherbst.com/shop/
#MarketingMonday
screenshot of artist's online shop featuring black and white, color prints, and enamel pins for sale screenshot of artist's online shot featuring an illustrated poster for sale
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
Kind of bonkers I've made an illustrated holiday postcard for over 20yrs straight now 🥲
Photo of the artist holding a holiday postcard in front of her face
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
..Vaccine boosters are kickin my ass this week.
#caturday #pixelcat
Photo of a white siberian cat asleep on the back of a couch White siberian cat loafing on a kitchen table cloth
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
QRP with your flower art 🌸🌷🌺
Illustration of an androgynous figure, their chest an open hole with lace edges, flooded with blue, purple, and yellow flowers.
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
If you see this post your bird art!
Illustration of a dove and blackbird embracing in a woven halo
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
....Aside from the current shitshow we're in, please enjoy these little bell jars I got to see at the Curiosities and Oddities Expo this weekend.
Photo of an animal skull in a bell jar with dried flowers and butterfly Photo of a bird skull in a bell jar with dried flowers and fruit Photo of an animal skull in a bell jar with geodes and butterfly Photo of dried wasp nests a bell jar with dried flowers and butterfly
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
...I think I've been referencing this for like 15yrs and the episode itself is prob 30yrs old which makes this all the more depressing.
Simpsons screenshot with banners that read "we hatred life and ourselves" as well as "we can't govern!"
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
It was so much fun working on this cover, love how it all came together ❤️
Illustration of a shoesone man standing with his back to a cigarette selling woman in front of a retro sci-fi background with rocket ship Illustration of a shoesone man standing with his back to a cigarette selling woman in front of a retro sci-fi background with rocket ship, title reads Shoeshine Boy and Cigarette Girl by PA Cornell
November 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
Didn't make it in time for Halloween 🎃 but finished up some more #darkart for fun this week.
Illustration of a shattered glass featuring a woman reaching out with multiple expressions across her face in the splintered glass pieces.
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
1997-2025
Fuck 🖕 AI

(Same OC in both pics, damn)
Doodle illustration from childhood featuring a self portrait, two warrior women, and a unicorn with handwritten 'you're only a memory away, Illustration of an immensely pissed off magical girl with armor breaking off and spattered blood on her skin while wielding a magical lance
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
My Halloween costume in the wild. 🎃
"What are you from??"
"Nothing. I'm the Final Boss of life." 🖤
November 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
#caturday
#pixelcat
Photo of a white siberian cat getting scritches
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! Old spooky illos from the past. 🎃🍁👻
Illustration of back to back reflected vampire women Illustration of a demonic stage with glowing antlers standing atop vines and thorns Illustration of a mermaid luring a sailor in the water, her reflection shows a sea monster in the water Sketch illustration of medium with angry snakes around her glowing eyes
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
more old, old #darktober pieces.
I grew up in Jersey so Happy Mischief Night to those that celebrate. 🖤
black and white illustration of a seated demonic figure, grasping their head that is engulfed in black flames. black and white illustration of a two-faced ghost walking along the edge of a pond black and white illustration of a severed hand casting a bit of fire magic, surrounded by death head moths
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
New cover art I had the opportunity to create revealed today :)
Cover illustration of a man and woman standing back to back in front of a sci-fi retro world, title reads "shoeshine girl & Cigarette boy by PA Cornell"
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
QRP with your #darkart 💀🖤
Illustration tribute to the film Onibaba with a woman in an oni mask Illustration of a deity figure with wings for eyes and skin peeling from its hands Illustration of a floating figure holding a human faced mask in front of her veiled face as Imposter Syndrome Black and white illustration of an eerie figure covering the eyes of a young woman in front of her
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
3d modeler spouse + 3d printer = best costume ever for me. My 3d Artist partner is looking for work in gamedev so hire him, he's awesome. www.randotron.com
Photo of woman in a gold blind mask with wings in a black dress Photo of OP in black and gold blind mask with a black and gold veil, taking a selfie in a mirror
October 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
#caturday - I'm attempting to cut fabric for a sewing project but Pixel has to be a cat.
#pixelcat
Photo of a black and gold garment on the ground with an large white Siberian cat loafing on top of it
October 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
More old #darktober works.
Black and white illustration of a woman's head in a ring, with smoke coming from her eyes Black and white illustration of a demonic creature floating in the shadow its their feathers wings Black and white illustration of a warlock with a candle on his hat, with a raven on too Black and white illustration of a clawed hand reaching out of vines to try and touch a butterfly
October 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
"The Opened Way" track, specifically.
poster art of the video game Shadow of the Colossus with a large stone giant looking over foggy land
October 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
Throwback to when I made a tribute illustration for the Japanese horror film, Onibaba (1964)
Illustration of a Japanese woman with an Oni mask on standing in a field in the rain - Onibaba
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
kiwifruitbird.bsky.social
I am...figuring something out.
Portion of a work-in-progress illustration with some stylized tree branches
October 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM