Siahdina McKnight
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Siahdina McKnight
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Artist that doesnt know what shes doing. I dabble in everything and my style is all over the place. Stay for a #paintedrock or #alcoholink , maybe #gelplate , #acrylics , #chalkpastels , #watercolor , #sketches . Even some #ATC 's
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Not sure how I feel about this one. What about you? Love it? Hate it? Ambivalent?
This artwork shows a brown bird with a crown-like shape above its head. The background is colorful with red, green, yellow, black, and purple areas. There are round yellow circles and clusters of white and pink dots around the bird. The picture is bright and abstract.
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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A little weekend painting got done.
#painting #acrylic #watercolor #canvas #seahorse
This artwork shows a single seahorse floating in the center of the canvas Its body is painted in cool greens and blues with a curled tail. Behind the seahorse, the background bursts with streaks of bright rainbow colors that flow sideways, like drifting paint. Large round bubbles, shaded to look three-dimensional, float all around, giving the feeling of being underwater. The overall mood is colorful, dreamy, and gently swirling.
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Just a little #foutntainpen doodle with some #alcohol markers for a little color…
a drawing of a rabbit-like creature with large ears, fur, and prominent teeth, possibly in a whimsical or slightly monstrous style. The image is a black and white illustration, created with pen and ink. It shows the creature from the chest up, with a hint of a background, a window, behind it.
August 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Killing time while I work. Arting out some feelings.
Watercolor of a flower with objects floating above it casting shadows on it’s beauty
August 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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One of my favorites from working with #alcoholinks
thepaintedemu.com/helmi/
This artwork depicts a single, abstract flower in vivid colors. The petals flow outward in shades of purple, violet, and magenta, blending together with soft, watery transitions and speckled with tiny white dots, as if dusted with light. At the top left, the flower’s center bursts with warm orange and golden yellow, accented by dark brown shapes suggesting seeds or pollen. Thin, white vein-like lines sweep through the petals, adding texture and movement. A short, green stem emerges from the bottom right, grounding the otherwise ethereal bloom against a plain white background.
August 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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August 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Getting into #fountainpens. Just picked these two up. Already love them!
#sailorFudedemannen #pilotkakuno
August 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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A few #AtC 's ready for their new homes
August 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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A little bit of 'arting' was done today while the partner was fishing.
August 4, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/kavi/
This artwork feels playful and full of life, centered on a charming creature with soft features and a curious gaze. Positioned on the right side of the image, the creature’s body is mostly a warm pinkish-peach hue, blending into vivid purple and magenta at the edges. Its smooth, rounded head is topped with wispy, branch-like shapes resembling feathery tendrils or stylized hair—drawn in deep pink, violet, and white, flowing toward the upper right like flames or currents. The creature has large, expressive black eyes, glistening with highlights that give it a sense of awareness or gentle emotion. It wears a small, subtle smile that enhances its friendly appearance. A prominent feature sits on its forehead: a large, rounded oval reflecting light, almost like a glossy gem or oversized bubble, hinting at fantastical biology. The background is a dynamic blend of layered colors—mostly greens, teals, and golden tones—merging and swirling throughout. Shapes in the background are loose and organic; some resemble puffs of cloud or mossy textures, while others appear as faint outlines of abstract figures or beings, nearly hidden in the mist. Thin white lines arc and curl across parts of the image, suggesting energy or motion without anchoring it to a specific setting. On the left side, another form appears—an irregular orange and yellow shape with dark lines inside, outlined in soft whites and earthy hues. Its presence contrasts with the creature but doesn’t compete for attention; instead, it feels like part of the same odd, colorful world. Two small circles inside this shape resemble floating eyes or bubbles, adding a sense of vague sentience or presence. The composition captures a whimsical, possibly alien moment—quiet, gentle, and full of color-driven emotion. The soft blending of hues and sketchy outlines adds to its wonder and warmth.
August 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/jorah/
This artwork bursts with energy, mischief, and color. At the center is a wide-eyed creature that looks like a playful mix between a cat and a bat. It sits facing forward with arms—perhaps wings—stretched outward in an exaggerated, open gesture, as if it’s about to give a hug or leap into flight. Its face is round and friendly, with oversized, gleaming black eyes that seem to shimmer with curiosity. A small pink nose sits above a smiling mouth, which is open just enough to reveal two small, pointy white fangs. The expression is equal parts playful and slightly wild, like a cartoon character caught mid-prank. Pointed ears stretch up from the head, with pink and yellow details inside. The creature’s body is squat and chubby, its paws planted firmly on the ground. Each paw is brightly colored, tipped with little white claws or toes. Vibrant shades of turquoise, pink, yellow, and splashes of white create a sense of movement and emotion across the creature’s form. The background is a dark teal-green, with swirling brushstrokes that give the whole piece a stormy or magical atmosphere. The dark backdrop makes the neon-bright streaks of color stand out even more. The wings or arms, extending from either side of the creature, are striped and dripping with bold strokes of black, teal, magenta, and yellow, adding to the feeling of raw, expressive energy. The lines are wild, sketchy, and spontaneous, giving the image a childlike freedom. Despite its chaotic style, the composition feels balanced and joyful—like a creature from a dream or a colorful guardian of some imaginary world.
July 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/dechen/
The artwork evokes a tranquil, underwater moment—still and soft, as if time has slowed beneath the surface of a gentle sea. At the lower left of the composition, a large turtle glides forward, its round shell and oval head emerging from the swirling current of colors around it. Its form is simple, almost ghostlike, outlined with faint dark lines that anchor it just enough against the watery background. The turtle’s shell is textured with faded, circular impressions—like delicate stamps or worn fossil imprints—suggesting age, wisdom, or the quiet history of ocean life. The shell shimmers in pale tones of turquoise, seafoam green, and subtle gold, softened by an overall silvery haze, as if light is filtering down from the surface above. The head and neck of the turtle stretch gently forward, leading into a vast expanse of abstract water. This space is dominated by layered strokes of blue-gray, green, and muted ochre, blending into each other like currents stirred by slow movement. Here and there, hints of yellow and light blue bubble up through the darker strokes, adding the sense of floating particles or shifting light. The entire scene feels peaceful—dreamlike, even. There’s no defined background, no coral or fish—just the turtle and the sense of motion through a wide, quiet sea. The texture across the image feels weathered and soft, like something ancient seen through fog or memory.
July 31, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/fatou/
The artwork is a vibrant, abstract with a watercolor feel. At its heart is the suggestion of a creature—perhaps a lion, a ram, or even a mythical beast—emerging from a swirling storm of color. Its head, outlined with fine black ink, faces slightly to the right. The animal’s eyes are soft, its mouth closed, and two gentle horns or ears sweep backward from the top of its head, blending into a jagged crown of shapes like flames or a mane. The body of the creature is not fully defined but appears to melt into the background, which is a flood of rich, fluid color. On the left, golden yellows and warm rust-browns bleed outward like sunlight diffusing through smoke. On the right, deep teals and sea greens swirl in watery layers, creating a sense of depth and motion, like shifting ocean currents or dense forest mist. The creature’s form is subtly shaped by the way the colorful ink flows—its chest and neck seem muscular and powerful, yet ethereal. Fine ink lines add crosshatching and curves, hinting at texture or fur but never fully enclosing the shape. The background is mostly cool tones of green and blue on the right side, while the left glows with earthy golds and olive hues. There is a strong contrast between the wild, loose nature of the fluid ink and the sharp, intentional ink lining work that gives just enough detail to draw the mind into imagining more.
July 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/xanti/
his artwork depicts a colorful fish rendered in a fluid, abstract watercolor style. The fish is shown in motion, curved slightly as if swimming upward through water. Its body is painted in a mix of warm, earthy hues—yellows, golds, oranges, and browns—blended with soft washes that bleed into each other, creating an organic, marbled effect. Darker speckles and spots decorate the top half of its body, giving the suggestion of scales or natural patterning. The fish’s fins and tail are long and flowing, trailing gracefully behind it. They extend outward in multiple directions, with delicate ink outlines adding definition. The fins are painted in tones of pink, yellow, and black, blending into the watery blue background. Some fins are lined with narrow strokes that hint at texture or ribbing. Surrounding the fish is a loosely painted wash of blue, representing water. The watercolor is light and translucent in areas, giving the background a soft, almost swirling effect. Scattered across the scene are small, round, translucent circles in pale purples and blues, resembling air bubbles rising through water. The entire scene is bordered by a narrow white frame and set against a dark background, which helps the light colors of the painting stand out. The overall style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes, ink lines, and watery color blending adding a sense of motion and life to the image.
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/irit/
This artwork features a dreamy, abstract figure nestled within a sea of green hues and softly layered bubbles. The entire canvas is dominated by a green palette ranging from moss and olive to chartreuse and hints of blue-green, with a dappled texture throughout. The background consists of overlapping translucent and opaque circles—reminiscent of bubbles or cells—scattered across the surface in varying sizes and opacities. Some circles are highlighted with white accents, giving them a glossy, dimensional look, almost as if they’re glistening or catching light. Emerging subtly from the layered texture is the outline of a reclining figure. On the left side of the canvas, a stylized head is visible in soft profile. The facial features are simplified and peaceful—only one closed eye is defined, giving the figure a serene or meditative appearance. The head tilts slightly downward as if in sleep or contemplation. The rest of the body is abstract and gently contoured, blending seamlessly into the surrounding patterns. A diagonal shape in the lower center resembles a bent elbow or arm crossing the torso. The lines are delicate and sketch-like, partially obscured by the surrounding textures and circles, making the figure feel like part of the landscape—neither fully separate nor fully hidden. The atmosphere of the piece is tranquil and immersive, evoking a sense of quiet rest, submersion, or connection with nature. The bubbles add both whimsy and depth, creating the impression of floating, dreaming, or being underwater.
July 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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thepaintedemu.com/bodhi/
This image features a close-up, abstract portrait painted in vivid, layered colors. The artwork focuses on a distorted human face, arranged in a playful, exaggerated composition. The background is a vibrant, textured mix of greens, blues, oranges, and yellows with subtle stamped or stenciled patterns adding extra visual depth. Hints of red and purple peek through in places, creating a multicolored, organic texture that resembles sponged or layered acrylic. The facial features are large and central, occupying nearly the whole canvas. The eyes are asymmetrical, almond-shaped, and outlined in black, with golden yellow and orange highlights on the lids and glints of white suggesting reflected light in the pupils. They are angled in a way that gives the face a curious, almost mischievous expression. The nose is oversized and drawn in a highly stylized manner—broad, rounded, and almost triangular—resembling a caricature. It dominates the center of the piece, rendered with curved black lines and soft shading that gives it depth and presence. Below the nose, full lips are painted with great emphasis. They are orange, red, and yellow with touches of green, blending into the background colors yet still standing out due to black contouring and highlights. The lips appear to be slightly parted and carry a sensual, almost pouty quality. The eyebrows are thick and dark, arched unevenly above the eyes. They appear smudged or soft-edged, contributing to the expressive and surreal feel of the face. The whole image is framed with a thin white border and mounted on a black background, giving the colorful portrait contrast and focus. The style is expressive and experimental, combining elements of cartoon, abstraction, and street art. It evokes a sense of emotion and curiosity, leaving room for personal interpretation.
July 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM