ABSOLUTE AMA

SIMPLE PLEASURES Gouache 9x12. Slimey, gooey, and shiny and the only things I thought about when painting this. Hahahahhaa I wanted to do another tribute to my love for banana slugs! I dont think I was fully capable of capturing the shadows and highlights like I wanted when working with yellow but eh. Have you ever seen a banana slug before? What was your first thoughts? I thought it was a mango slice at first! Lol . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico #pastel #animeart #mangaart #comicart #bananaslug #mollusk #slug https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8UWIsgr2-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r31v8v66ces8

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I've been wanting to post this simple Totoro gouache painting for almost TWO weeks but I've been waiting for @krazysidhe to actually open it to avoid spoiling the surprise! NOW I CAN POST IT! This year was the first Patreon Secret Santa! It's been so lovely getting to see pictures of everyone's crafty gifts! Theres still some gifts in transit but I think this year was a success! I'm excited to host it again next year! . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #painting #gouache #arteza #totoro #tonarinototoro #となりのトトロ #christmas #secretsanta #patreon #christmas2018 #holiday #studioghibli #sootsprites #animeart #mangaart #comicart https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0jZyvg34d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=189zqveh9tpgg

One ornament is not like the other.... Whelp, based on last night's poll, I have been dared to include a penis painted ornament in the mix for tonight's family ornament party. This will be interesting... who will be unintentionally opening this peeping surprise?! STAY TUNED! . . . . #absoluteama #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #drawing #painting #christmasornaments #ornaments #christmas #christmas2018 #happyholidays #happyholidays2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BrtGKDEgbfC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q23bdb1965ap

WIP Slimy crawlies in progress. Still so much for this piece! Super excited to see if I can get the banana slugs to really LOOK like banana slugs! Woo! . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #artchallenge #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico #pastel #bananaslug https://www.instagram.com/p/Brnx4miAZZz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1le2occkeke80

星に願いを 'WISH UPON A STAR' Gouache This is a wannabe pink monochromatic practice painting that ended up taking a turn for actually the better. Hahahaha The painting process went something along the lines of, 'oh shit, this is amazing!!....Omg am I blind??? This is horrible!....woah, why am I so kickass....fuck this, I should quit painting now, to- you know what, this isnt actually that bad!' Lol does anyone else struggle with this! Gah! Its emotionally draining! it's still not how I want it but sometimes the best thing a person should do is to just put the brush down and move on and that's exactly what we are doing here. Hahahahaa Prints are available in my shop/original is for sale. . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #eyes #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico #pastel #星に願いを https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgCTpXgZru/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ddrobo4a2mqi

CONSCIOUS BEGINNINGS It's amazing how most of the beginning of this year I had hit a major burnout. One that left me struggling to produce anything. I was battling health issues and being unproductive felt almost as if it was end to barely a beginning. But then at the same time, towards the mid/end of 2018 I have made the most solid works out of the whole year. Exploring a new medium and achieving areas I didnt exactly have planned for this year but it happened anyway, things freaking changed for the better. Especially in a time I almost gave up. I just want to tell you, that things can turn around so fast. When it feels like you cant push through anymore, and all looks impossible, you'll be surprised what a few months could do. Things might just fall into place. Maybe not as perfectly as envisioned but still. Whenever I get in a gross rut, I try to tell myself that this is the universe preparing somethig amazing for me. But in order to truly appreciate these gifts, I must endure hardship. I want to try and remind myself this, going into 2019. The moments I hit my lows and feel like shit and it feels as if nothing good can happen. I want to push positive thoughts that time heals all and blossoms beautiful opportunities. You just have to wait through that rain. I'm hoping for big things to happen in 2019. And I'm going to work my ass off for them. I have good feelings and I'm going to run with it till I cant run anymore. . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico https://www.instagram.com/p/Brdp4nxA3lZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t0t78t4by3b3

WIP Still lots to go with this babe. Fixes in the eyes are needed and many layers still needed in her hair. This piece has been a battle. I've been so irritated with every bit of it. Not giving up. Not yet! AND for some reason, the camera doesnt pick up her pink skin??? It comes out yellow and it doesnt seem to edit properly either! Wth! Nonetheless, I like this piece so far. . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #eyes #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYSiUBgLd6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qut2lqq5b9vd

WIP A dirty sketch I'm playing practice with. Currently trying to attempt a monochromatic gouache painting and it's not exactly going that route. Lol just gotta keep working on it! . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #artchallenge #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVvPnBAf5x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m3paxjx7z2dp

My #topnine2018 !!! I love how the bulk of them all happened in like the last two months Lol so thank you for your love and support! Which of these were your favorite? I'm so torn!!! . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #topnine #topnineinstagram #painting #gouache #pastel #animeart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOIsscgppz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o6d0w716o1wh

Some dirty doodles on important papers lol Been taking it easy this whole week after the gallery show craziness! It feels nice to calm down from frequent panic attacks and such. I'm almost back to my normal self at this point and then I will start painting again. Thank you for chilling around while I recover from a yucky burnout. Swipe to see offspring's dirty doodle! Lol . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #dirtydoodle #doodle #sketch #animeart #mangaart #comicart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLZW70Aict/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12u4xfiuvjihm

Stopped by Barnes And Noble to see December's issue of @imaginefxmagazine ! I was shocked to see such a huge spread of my works! Last year I told myself I wanted my works to be in a magazine and this year it happened! So, Thank you! . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #watercolorartist #painting #gansaitambi #imaginefxmagazine #imaginefx https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBVu3Yg9zE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uvlk9dizxhat

THE SUMMONING She is what started this journey of exploring the realms of the astrobabe universe. Rusted post apocalyptic metal mixed with pastel colored babes, floating in cyberspace. There still so much I feel I need to accomplish for them. Over the course of this month I will be studying top secret stuff, working on many sketches involving some form of movement. Hopefully in the next year I will start a big project that has been lingering in my mind since last year. But I cant do it till I better understand the female form. I will be updating my Patreon on this journey more so than on here since these will be incomplete pieces and mainly dirty sketches that will be possibly not the prettiest. I'm super excited for this though, I'm excited to show you guys too. The longer I've pushed this aside, the more I yearn for it so this is something that needs to be done but will not be an overnight success. I just need to study on how to actually do it, first! Hahhahaa Thank you again for all your support for this year. It's been amazing how much live I've received while creating these women and learning how to create metal pieces. Hahahaa . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #eyes #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #watercolor #painting #linework #chicoartist #ghostintheshell https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-luRkgTJj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eckhd0aeuhsr

TOXIC MINDSET One of my favorite paintings so far. This baby is currently up in my art exhibition for this month, so if you happen to drop by @nakedloungechico , go check her out in person! Is she one of your favorites? . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #eyes #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #gouache #painting #linework #gallery #artgallery #chicoart #chicoartist #chico https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8AV6CAecu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ykm8lb1uydtx

A lil #throwback for my bubbleline piece. Been thinking about Adventure Time lately and it's been bumming me out! 😫 I hate the thought that there wont be anymore episodes to watch now! Anyone feel the same?! . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #adventuretime #bubbleline #bubbline #gouache #painting #linework #chicoartist #chicoart #chico https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5tTEXAK42/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z1ooin9fmd8q

Lil sneaky peek of this month's Patreon postcards! The theme is Lady Krampus! I've been debating on creating a painting of lady krampus to do prints for the holidays buuuuut we shall see! What do you think? . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #penandink #pen #patreon #brushpen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq21y4YA0rF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nzguftni8o3t

SHAPESHIFTER! Admiring my recent #inktober drawings.... Framed! Just about finished with gallery prep! For my art exhibition at the @nakedloungechico ! All that's left is to work on printing prints to sell at the show. Which is your favorite inktober piece that I created this year? Mine is definitely torn between shapeshifter and third eye! . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #artmotivation #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #drawing #twitchcreative #sketchbook #penandink #pen #chicoart #chicoartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvFpKZAekW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=crnneye4zjf2

Admiring my recent #inktober drawings, FRAMED! just about done with gallery prep! All that's left is to print prints for purchase during the show! And to hang these babes! Do you have a favorite inktober piece that I created this year? Mine is definitely third eye and shapeshifter! . . . . . #absoluteama #artprogress #artprocess #artistsoninstagram #instaart #fantasyart #popsurreal #surreal #drawing #twitchcreative #sketchbook #beautifulbizarre #highfructose #lowbrowart #lowbrow #magic #art #ink #penandink #pen #dirtydoodle #framed #framedart #gallerywall #galleryshow #artexhibition #nakedlounge #nakedloungechico #chicoart #chicoartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvE_4bgzVo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xxbxxetr2kw