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Spider Queen 🖤 Is this a photo? Or an illustration? Or both? What do you think? This is a piece that leans more into the theme I’d like to explore. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about it buuuttt I know it’s not exactly where I want it to be. That said. Trial and error is a part of anything and so here is a lovely example of, “I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing but enjoy.” 😂😂 #spider #spiderqueen #photooftheday #artistsofinstagram #surrealism #creepy #dramaticlighting #moodyedits https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkmA-iH7r-/?igshid=1q4sq1m11yuk

A piece I worked on some time ago that I never finished...and I’m not sure if I’ll ever get back around to it, ha! It kind of turned into a Hades and Persephone mash up. It really just started off as a study of more masculine faces because it’s out of my comfort zone. #skull #surreal #nature #decay #artstudy #hades #persephone #neon https://www.instagram.com/p/CMc09iIHAfs/?igshid=d5jwtg830e8t

Ah! Help! I have zero idea what I want as the color palette for this photo 😭😭😭 What would you all suggest?? She’s basically a Valkyrie-type warrior. I dont really have a backstory or anything on her just yet—not even a name, ha. It’s on my list of things to do for the sake of doing 🤣 Because what’s one more project?? #Valkyrie #warrior #strongwomen #armor #fantasyart #curlyhair #drawingoftheday #artistsoninstagram #procreate #lineart https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXQQ3RH-ji/?igshid=1dijsvha92514

Another wonderfully creative friend, @salemmooncosmetics!! Who’s makeup game leaves me in awe, always! 😍😍😍 Here is my illustration of one of her looks. Are there any other makeup artists you’d like to see me draw pictures of? With permission, of course. Please tag them!! I’m loving this route to creation as a break from work 🖤🖤🖤 #makeupartist #illustration #drawing #artistsoninstagram #alienbabe #rainbow #creepy #surrealart https://www.instagram.com/p/CMNzd48nscH/?igshid=4q59jb2x4w4j

SWIPE TO SEE PROCESS VIDEO ❤️🙌🏽 @minniemajors never fails to inspire and challenge me all in one go! My version of a #duet because I don’t like showing my face loll #alien #abstract #abstractart #artist #creative #tiktok #surreal #makeupartist #drawing #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5fl8an4p3/?igshid=1aamy1y68xl7o

Here is an artist rendition of my dear friend and wonderful photographer @daytonalamade_boudoir!! I love her approach to self love, confidence, and capturing everyone’s inner goddess 😍🙌🏽 Originally, I drew this image as a Christmas present to her but I didn’t feel like the original image was good enough soooo I let it sit for a bit and reworked the entire image. Then I decided to try to give the image a more “art student in life drawing class with charcoal” feeling that was nostalgic of my college days. Would this be something you’d like to see more of? BECAUSE IT’S HAPPENING. I will likely be trying to capture more photography styles such as weddings, newborn, etc, possibly. But first will be makeup artists, stylists, and clothing designers, I think. Let me know what you think! #artist #illustration #procreate #photographer #boudoir #selflove #fineart #lifedrawing #artstudy #art #drawing #tiktok #processvideo #goddess https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4FcOxHsk9/?igshid=jhcudtl9h2rn

Do you ever get the feeling that there is so much for you to do that you get overwhelmed and shut down? Because that’s me. I’m currently cleaning and reorganizing my room, purging some unnecessary items including old photos and drawings from my life in California, organizing my collection of drawings and writings that I’ve worked on since high school, commissions, general creative scribbles, and of course still trying to spend time with my family and animals. So, once I get to preparing a post I just feel tired and like I don’t know what I’m doing aannndddd end up just being silent. Oops. Anyway! Here is a random practice sketch and color that I did! I’m getting closer to feeling okay with my own work, so yay! #sketch #sketchbook #bone #art #artist #albino #surreal #procreate #procreateart #drawingoftheday #jawbone #emotionalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CKeub7FHejg/?igshid=b3jvzuzjhyqg

I LOVE seeing sketches and unfinished drawings from artists. Hooowwwever. I’ve never really allowed myself to share my own unless it was to help showcase a finished piece. Even though I usually like them? Which. Doesn’t make sense. At all. So, here is a sketch that I have no explanation for! What catches your attention to artwork? Lines? Color? Details? Or??? #art #artwork #drawing #sketch #procreate #somber #surrealportrait #surrealism #surrealart #creepy #beautifulbizarre #artist #illustrationartists #darkart #goth #bones #saint https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFXKseHwfj/?igshid=1bg20z0vj7fhk

A quick little doodle that I did the other day when I needed a break from commission work. Possible photoshoot idea? I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing sketch exercises. A mindless motif, if you will. What do you think? What are some ways you allow your brain to shut off for a few minutes? It’s one of the hardest things for me to truly relax and not be overthinking, planning, or piecing together ways to fix an issue for myself or someone else. Big personality oof. #illustration #drawing #draw #artist #sketch #illustrator #mindlessmotif #armor #knight #warrior #arrow #death #artexercise #portrait #surrealportrait #surrealism #demon #creepyart #ipaddrawing #procreate #procreateart #art #artwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBuNySnhv0/?igshid=dhmm2hrskw1j

Something I’ve been working on! I drew the original sketch way back in college...so...a decade ago? I decided to try sprucing it up and see how far I’ve come. So here is a little sneak peak on what has been done to my owl friend. What do you think, so far? #owl #sketch #drawing #nature #illustration #galaxy #tree #branches #hornedowl #punart #owls #starryeyed #milkyway #bird #surrealism #surrealart #procreate #outofthisworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4FhDSnJl3/?igshid=1exoron1r1ov6

It’s been a while since I introduced myself properly. Actually, I don’t think I ever have? Hello. This is my face. My name is Linh Nguyen. You will likely see a lot of art and animals in this account. I’m also going to warn you all now. I am horrible at being consistent with content. Meaning I won’t be posting every day or anything. I’m forgetful but I’m trying. So. What do I do and what do I want to do? I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m creating. I dabble in a little bit of everything. You will see illustrations, photography, crafting, writing, and whatever else I happen to pick up. There is going to be various degrees of nudity, blood, surrealism, and general weirdness. There will also be cute animal content because why the hell not? Ideally, I would like to be able to convey a story with my work. A sense of connection and mood to each piece. I know that won’t necessarily be the case every single time but that will be my general goal. I want to show the beauty in what is uncomfortable. Toeing the line between pretty and creepy. Something that makes the onlooker feel a slight unnerved but not be able to look away. Both soothing and a little unsettling.  I am also always drawn to the slightly imperfect pictures. I enjoy the flow of an image more than the technicality. So. You’ll see photos that are slightly blurred. You’ll see images that don’t make anatomical sense. You’ll see lighting mistakes. You’ll see imperfections. Lots of them. And though I will continuously learn to be and do better I’m also allowing myself to continually enjoy what happens naturally. When there was nothing else and no one else, my own creativity was what got me through. Luckily, I've come to a point in my life that I am able to understand my inner struggles more, embrace my flaws, and still be able to work on improving myself. My travels have taken my up and down the west coast and now I've ventured across the country to the East Coast, hopefully overseas will be in my future. If I learned one thing in college, it is that every piece of artwork has a part of the person(s) involved, whether it is purposeful or even known. Any questions? #idontknowwhatimdoing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyu40cnR5z/?igshid=10i89a3jb6vbv

I’m finally back. Sort of. I’ve been dealing with a LOT of personal issues this year, as with many of us, so I’m super appreciative for everyone whose stayed around 🥰 I’m still dealing with quite a few things but I’m trying to get back into the creative world again since that’s been my emotional and mental outlet for basically my whole life. With that being said. I am, once again, changing a lot of what I’m doing creatively. My work will (hopefully) be more surreal and creepy and I will be back to illustrating again, as well. Most of my photos will probably be self portraits, which is entirely out of my comfort zone and I will be re-editing probably all of my old photos to fit my new style. I’ve lost my way in making everything standard pretty and forgot that I enjoy adding a touch of unsettling aesthetics. Hopefully you all still enjoy my work as it comes! My next few posts will be illustration commissions and general work I’ve done to slowly become more active again. I love you all and hope you and yours are doing well 🖤 #photography #photographer #artist #illustrator #commissionsopen #commissions #creative https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGFwhZH0tZ/?igshid=rym2q43pacau

#blm #blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7iX-bnG4G/?igshid=17xb5l27mo8zm

This photoshoot was done months ago and I knew exactly what I wanted the image to end up being. Unfortunately, I was not in the right headspace and couldn’t get the image to where I thought would do everyone justice at that time. Fortunately, I worked with a group of creative professionals that were so understanding and patient. ☀️ Do you all like seeing the TikTok videos? Would you all like to see videos of me opening wardrobes and props that I buy from fellow creatives? What are some things you’d like to see more of and/or new things you’d like me to try out? ☀️ Photographer/stylist/retouch: @Ennuime Model: @jadrian_g MUA: @makeupbychelseamarie Hair Stylist: @_fadeyonce Headpiece: @cheekycheetahcreations Pauldrons: @camaradelalquimista ☀️ #portrait #fantasy #fantasyphotography #photography #unicorn #queen #warrior #warriorbraid #valkyrie #valhalla #fineart #makeupartist #hairstylist #model #modelsearch #emotionalportrait #emotionalstorytelling #folklore #fairytale https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjPT8nHca9/?igshid=465vdovj2t9x

This photoshoot was done months ago and I knew exactly what I wanted the image to end up being. Unfortunately, I was not in the right headspace and couldn’t get the image to where I thought would do everyone justice at that time. Fortunately, I worked with a group of creative professionals that were so understanding and patient. ☀️ Do you all like seeing the TikTok videos? Would you all like to see videos of me opening wardrobes and props that I buy from fellow creatives? What are some things you’d like to see more of and/or new things you’d like me to try out? ☀️ Photographer/stylist/retouch: @Ennuime Model: @jadrian_g MUA: @makeupbychelseamarie Hair Stylist: @_fadeyonce Headpiece: @cheekycheetahcreations Pauldrons: @camaradelalquimista ☀️ #portrait #fantasy #fantasyphotography #photography #unicorn #queen #warrior #warriorbraid #valkyrie #valhalla #fineart #makeupartist #hairstylist #model #modelsearch #emotionalportrait #emotionalstorytelling #folklore #fairytale https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjPFN9HehH/?igshid=15tr976pjquua

Here is the final result to my self portrait video I shared yesterday~ This gives me major anxiety because oh hey it's my face. I’ve also included my TikTok video showing a quick look of my editing progress and how I had no idea what end result I wanted to go for loll 💀 Claws/choker: @lorysunartistry Everything else: @_ennuime_ 💀 #selfportrait #photography #photographer #lorysunartistry #fantasy #cinematic #digitalart #notamodel #fingerclaws #choker #stylist #portraitphotography #mood #emotionalportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdEbATnCCM/?igshid=hortzjnbk02i