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Some sketches I had started to help with work but never finished inking. I have some sketched in pencil too. Should I finish them?

#penandink
#milkweed
#botany
#monarchs
A black and white rendition of Common Milkweed (A. Syriaca) and Swamp Milkweed (A. Incarnata). Text for common Milkweed reads: Flower petals: 5 petals, white, faint pink or purple Leaf: simple, entire, opposite (Flower labels left to right): closed, burst pattern (Plant labels left to right): Young MW, Alternate, Veins, Form, Pod Text for Swamp Milkweed reads: Flower Petals: pink to red, white, purply Leaf: simple, entire, opposite (Flower label): Almost identical to CMW. Generally darker pink/purple in color (Plant labels left to right): Alternate, -stalk stem, -leaf stem, base where stems emerge, -long slender smooth, emerge upright, leaves thinner than CMW, Veins vary
January 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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thesunxix.bsky.social
Update: I’m at 8/30 orders for this month! Plenty of time left to get the remaining 22 :)
In the meantime, if you like my art please push some buttons so other artsy queers who are looking to bring some whimsy in their lives see it!

Shop: linktr.ee/thesunxix
#art #stickers #humanart #illustration
Sticker of a hand holding a very colorful illustrated fish. Picture of a hand holding a sticker featuring an illustration of a bandaid surrounded by the words “be gentle with yourself” Picture of a hand holding an illustrated print of a bird wearing a court jester hat and carrying a flag with a royal effigy in its beak, on a background of forests and mountains where a castle can be seen in the top left. The piece is framed by golden leaf motifs. Picture of 6 illustrated greeting cards on a desk, surrounded by art supplies and stationery. The illustration on the card features a pair of scissors, finely decorated with a lily of the valley pattern. Intertwined with the scissors, there is a flower: the stem runs from the bottom of the illustration towards the top, ending in two big white flowers: the one in the center, which stands right in the middle of the open blades of the scissors, completely round and open and facing the viewer, and another one beside it on the left which faces upwards, so it’s more like a half circle shape. Also connected to the stem are orangey-red leaves and a group of flower buds on the right side, 3 of them, still closed.  On the bottom of the illustration there is a scroll shaped ornament with the text “weight of thy chest” in a medieval - reminiscent font. Around the piece there is a frame adorned with leaf and flower motifs, in a dark yellow color, almost suggesting gold. The background is very dark but red toned, and the scissors are colored in hues of lilac, violet and light aqua green. 
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
ITS TESSA TUESDAY. I think everyone needs some cat pictures right now and she is happy to provide.

#tessatuesday
#cats
#kitty
Cat sitting on a small pillow Cat sitting on floor in front of backpack with jellyfish toy at feet. Cat in bathtub demanding the freshest water. Cat sleeping on bed.
January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Today's project for tomorrow in case it rains :3

#abolishice
#fuckice
#fucktrump
Black patches with white lettering that read "Fuck Ice" drying on a radiator Close up of a drying "fuck ice" patch
January 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Sometimes my ideas actually make it out of the sketchbook. Not sure if I did them justice though.
Sketchbook page book. I'm not sure even I could describe the chaos. Enjoy the colors. A gouache painting of red circles on a blue background. Painting rests on a quilt circle.
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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This was inspired by I dream I had where I kept drawing a yellow door with a red inside. It involved into this. This painting was made in 2022(?) But I've seen the staircase and sun/moon imagery many times! So maybe it was a subconscious acknowledgment.

#acrylic
#art
#painting
Pink background, with green bubbly flames outlined in yellow, a purple doorway leading to yellow stairs outlined in red. An orange circle with 3 white crescents are on a black background inside the doorway.
January 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Anyone else have issues of not knowing when to keep going? That was me with this piece. It was supposed to be the background for a collage of "The Good The Bad The Ugly" for a friend, but after stamping the background, I couldn't bring myself to paste over it. So it's sat like this for over a year!
A neon pink canvas with "BAD" AND "UGLY" stamped repeatedly. "GOOD" is stamped backwards each time. This was definitely on purpose and not me being too lazy to re carve a stamp. A closer look at the neon pink canvas with "BAD" AND "UGLY" stamped repeatedly. "GOOD" is stamped backwards each time. This was definitely on purpose and not me being too lazy to re carve a stamp. A neon pink canvas with "BAD" AND "UGLY" stamped repeatedly. "GOOD" is stamped backwards each time. This was definitely on purpose and not me being too lazy to re carve a stamp.
January 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
#TessaTuesday
Good job everyone, it's Tuesday! Tessa grants you passage to next week.
Tessa in a cat carrier with harness and leash. Tessa with her tongue sticking out bc she is silly. Tessa stealing my spot. Large Calico cat laying on white quilt backside with black pillow in background.
January 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Another day another old painting. I had not buisness painting the gorgeous ref my friend took but I still tried! Definitely need to try again though hah.

#art
#landscape?
#acrylic
#painting
Arizona Mesa, with blue sky, white clouds, pink rocks, green vegetation and one Lil brown horse.
January 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
This was a very intentional posca version of a sketch from undergrad. Meant to be viewed from any position, to remind the viewer that no matter how you look at it, the sexualization and scrutinization of women's bodies is unavoidable.
Words surrounding headless skeleton saying "It is just your imagination sweetie". Eyes and stars in top right. Following images are just the painting rotated.
January 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Not Tessa Tuesday, but Sunday Scaries. So here's a cat! The best cat. Sorry everyone else, it's her.

#cat #calicocat #sundayscaries
Calico cat on a Tshirt looking forward Calico cat on a Tshirt looking slightly annoyed Calico cat on a Tshirt looking to her left
January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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thesunxix.bsky.social
2026 started with two orders from the shop, and since I’m choosing to violently believe in myself this year, I have decided I WILL get 30 orders in January :) just 28 to go. Cmon blueksy do your thing! LETSGOOOO

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#art #stickershop #humanart #illustration
A picture of greeting cards laid out on a table, surrounded by art supplies and stationery items. The cards are all face up. The illustration on the card features a pair of scissors, finely decorated with a lily of the valley pattern. Intertwined with the scissors, there is a flower: the stem runs from the bottom of the illustration towards the top, ending in two big white flowers: the one in the center, which stands right in the middle of the open blades of the scissors, completely round and open and facing the viewer, and another one beside it on the left which faces upwards, so it’s more like a half circle shape. Also connected to the stem are orangey-red leaves and a group of flower buds on the right side, 3 of them, still closed. On the bottom of the illustration there is a scroll shaped ornament with the text “weight of thy chest” in a medieval - reminiscent font. Around the piece there is a frame adorned with leaf and flower motifs, in a dark yellow color, almost suggesting gold. The background is very dark but red toned, and the scissors are colored in hues of lilac, violet and light aqua green. Picture of a hand holding a sticker on a backdrop of the same stickers laid out on a desk. The sticker features an illustration of a yellow moth, with its wings spread. The moths body is furry and bright red, with red accents on the wings interspersed with dark green spots. The texture of the illustration is pencil like and soft. Photo of a hand holding a square art print on a backdrop of stationery and art supplies. The print features an illustration of an olive tree, focusing on its trunk and roots. In the nooks and crannies created by the green-grey tree bark are tiny doors, windows, and staircases, suggesting that this is a burrow for small critters. The earth is yellowish-red, weeds and grass sprout from it. In the background are some hills dotted with trees. The texture of the illustration is grainy, reminiscent of colored pencil. Picture of a sticker on a backdrop of different art supplies and stationery items. The sticker features an illustration of a bandaid with a tiny heart in the center and is surrounded by the words “be gentle with yourself”.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
From high-school, pre Covid. Originally it was going to be all dots, and represent the number of seasturtles that don't make it to adulthood. At the time, that was 1 in 10,000. Very quickly, I became impatient and it turned into this bone hand hanging loose.

#art
#acrylic
#painting
A boney hand descends into the waters, hand in the position of "hang loose" surfers use. The background drips, while the water shifts between three textures" graphic, color blocks, and dots.
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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ARTSHARE TIME!
Thank you all sooooo much, you've got me to 14.1K followers! AMAZING! Time to share yours now 😃

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#artshare #thankyou #art #happynewyear
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watercolour painting of a huge black dragon diving out of a thundercloud, surrounded by lightning and chasing a small black dragon. text says 'artshare 14.1k'
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Does anyone have tips for getting into an art market? Having a booth is my 2026 goal but I genuinely have no clue how to start. I've watched a couple ytube videos but have been very intimidated by start up costs and market scams. Any advice or encouragement is greatly appreciated!

#art #artadvice
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
WIPS from the past, that may never be done. The diner scene may actually be done idk.

#art #acrylic
A dragon, crocodile, princess, pirate hybrid. Outline not filled in, glitter not added. Yet. White, blue, and checkered canvas on carpet. Red and white circle painted in blue section. Red yarn divides the three color sections. A Beetlejuice inspired eel creature. Outline of pink fin flames not complete. Bordered by two alien-esque seaweeds. Blue legs with a pile of plants and juicy lips on top. Background is pale orange, with coral and cream stripes. Two stripes remain unpainted...
December 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Pt 3 art dump! Wood, cardboard, or mixed media

#acrylic #wood #cardboard #mixedmedia #art
December 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Pt 2
December 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Older work! Acrylic on canvas, some posca details added on some.
#acrylic #art #posca
December 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
I can't get over my elder childhood cat and how good she looks in this pic. Say hi to Sophie
Calico cat sleeping eith vintage light up ceramic Christmas tree in background.
December 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
#TessaTuesday
A calico cat on a bed, with a skin roll in a water dish, with water dripping from her chin.
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM
thecalicocow.bsky.social
Hey! This is my attempt at being an artist and joining a community of hopefully a lot of cool people! Here is some art I've done over the last 8 or so years. I look forward to sharing some new stuff I'm working on this upcoming year. I'm open for acrylic or mixed media commisions, lets talk! Cheers
December 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM