Amber Markoto

Just like the rest of the world Jimothy has stolen my heart. I was already planning on making a drawing of him, but then I saw this post on facebook showing Jimothy along with Moo Deng & Punch and I knew exactly what I had to do.

I do plan on drawing Punch & Moo Deng as starter Pokémon as well, each with their own crown because they are all royalty.

Also big thank you to my cousin Logan for telling me to make the tail bigger & fluffier.

If you love both music & animals than this print might just fit your aesthetic. You've got fun animals rocking out having a battle of the bands.

Honestly this is one of my favorite drawings I've made this year and it looks so good in print. Get one for yourself with the link below 👇

If you're all about friendship, cute animals, & sparkles then you might just need this print for yourself. It features Winston in a group hug surround by his little friends on a summer night.

If you want to get this for yourself or for someone else check out the link below 👇

I just added some new items to the shop, so lets talk about them starting with the Bunny Bard.

You all know Winston by now, and as many of you learned back in April he likes to play ttrpgs. More specifically he likes to play a bard.

Now I love this drawing so much I had to make it a print and set of stickers too. So if you love this set as much as I do, check out the link below and get yours today!

NEW MERCH HIGHLIGHT!

I made this for WhisperDraws

As an art trade. Its of their Hybrid Predator OC Kha'shar. I may have gotten a little carried away, but she was a lot of fun to make.

Hey everyone just a little update!

First off let me just say, I had great time in Buhl the past couple days. I got to meet a lot of wonderful kind helpful people.

My next event will be in Green Bay, Wisconsin where I will be attending Kitsune Kon! This will not only be my first time at Kitsune, but it'll also be my first time in Green Bay & my first time selling outside of Minnesota. Technically its also my first three day event as a vendor, too. So I'm very excited to meet a whole new group of people, and experience this wonderful event.

Now because Kitsune is only two weeks away, my socials maybe a little quiet as I prepare for this trip. I am hoping to spotlight some new prints though, as soon as my new printer comes in this week.

Sometimes you just need to serenade your totally platonic "best friend"

You deserve kindness just for existing.

Did you know that using rainbow colors in your art has a 20% chance of making it cooler?

Since our six month anniversary in the summer of 2014 I have made a drawing every year, first as gifts for David and eventually representations of our years together. Much like last year this year has been difficult, especially recently, but its also been very productive & exciting.

In the past year we were able to get a new car thanks to my dad. David also got a new job this past October and while we may have had a set back with our book, my art has been very productive. I sold over ten original pieces this past year & since January have received a couple cosplay commissions. Which is why I wasn't able to make anything this year, I'm finishing up the latest one.

I won't go into a lot of detail about our difficulties this year, as much of that is private, but I will say one of the hardest things we're facing right now is time. We're both extremely busy helping out with our families, & friends, & we're both building our careers, because of this finding time for just the two of us can be difficult. Yet somehow we still manage to do it!

Had I been able to make a drawing this year, I would have liked to show us holding hands, because no matter what we're both here for each other, through thick & thin. I love you David & I can't wait to see what this year has instore for us.

Did you that Winston's uncle Aster is actually trans? And would you believe it was a accident?

It all started when I made Celebration.

I was drawing so many different bunnies and when I got to this punky male bunny, I forgot to add his little whisker dots. If you didn't know whisker dots are how I show sexual dimorphism for mammals. All of them get whiskers but typically only males have dots.

Lets talk about some other queer characters I have, this time from Winston & Friends. Starting with Ben & Jerry, Mal & MeiMei's fathers.

If you didn't already know, Ben & Jerry met each other on blind date. Eventually they got married and fostered MeiMei which would eventually lead to her adoption. Soon after they took in an egg that would hatch Mal. From then they've been a happy little family.

Fun Fact: Ben & Jerry are inspired by real blue ducks.

After having spoken of Sheila & Lela, I feel I would be remiss if I did not mention this little bisexual brat. Now Gerald may not be the hero type, but he just exudes bi energy and I love him for that. Granted no one should like him at all, but you might just love to hate him, if you know what I mean.

You could say he's a... bi-baddie.

So its Pride Month, what better way to celebrate then to share some gay art, queer character lore, & rainbows!

Starting off with some couple art, featuring my first queer characters Sheila & Lela, from my Lost Memories webcomic (in hiatus). From the moment I started drawing these two I knew they had to be together. Both characters have tragic back stories regarding their siblings, which helped them to understand one another. Sheila (Angel) would give her life to protect Lela (Changeling) & Lela just wants nothing more than for Sheila to be safe & happy. Honestly talking about them makes me want to draw them again.

Happy Pride Month! I know its been a tough/scary year for many of us, but I want you all to remember that you're still here. You're still alive! Even in our darkest days we persist, we continue to live.

If you want to show the world you're a survivor & support a queer artist at the same time, I've added a 10% discount to all apparel items throughout the month of June. Just use the code "LUVISLUV-HAPPYPRIDE" at checkout or click the link below 👇

Also unlike all those big business's & corporations the LIVE shirts won't just disappear at the end of June, they're available year round (as supplies last of course). Also each one is unique & hand done by either myself or my husband.