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Took an at-con commission at @c2e2 this year, not something I do often, but it was a request for #Nightwing, who is my absolute favorite comic character, and has been since he was in short pants. . I had so much fun working on this piece, which was more elaborate than the original request, but I couldn’t help myself… it’s Nightwing. . So, @dcofficial think I could do a variant cover one of these days? . 9”x12” marker and ink . #dccomics #nightwing #batman #commission #conlife #artistlife #illustration #gotham #blüdhaven #artnouveau (at C2E2) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqjdaC0LaZR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My piece for the @stjude charity auction at #C2E2 tonight, @marvel Captain America signed by @chrisevans. Thank you, Chris! . There is so much amazing work donated to the auction, and all the proceeds go to a very worthy cause. If you’re in attendance at @c2e2 go check out the art auction! . #captainamerica #chrisevans #charity #charityauction #watercolorillustration #watercolorartist #marvel #avengers #stjude (at C2E2 At McCormick Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqg0rloLrfc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you’re at @megacon this weekend, the Most Awesome @friendhamster is at my booth for me! Table A81 in the Artist Alley. They have prints and Tea Dragon books! . Go say hi, and tell them how amazing they are!! . #conlife #artistalley #teadragons #teadragon #artistalleytable #megacon #megaconorlando (at Megacon Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbArKyLZpa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! . But, it’s also International Women’s Day, so I give you Diana, Wonder Woman, originally painted for the 2022 Emerald City Comic Con charity auction benefitting @stjude and @stjuderesearch . She is the 2nd of the Major Arcana tarot charity paintings. I’m currently contemplating if this charity auction tarot series should be both @dcofficial and @marvel characters, of it I should do one series for each…. . What do you think? A joint series or one of each? Let me know in the omments! . #eccc #internationalwomensday #wonderwoman #watercolorpainting #tarot #majorarcana https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi02Dhr9Sd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

9”x12” Grogu and frog watercolor for the Emerald City Comic Con charity auction benefitting @stjude on Sturday night. There will be some amazing original artwork up for bid, with all profits going to @stjuderesearch . #watercolorartist #grogu #mandalorian #charityauction #stjudechildrensresearchhospital #eccc #emeraldcitycomiccon https://www.instagram.com/p/CpW0SPosfzu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From the last post, as I mentioned, these saturated colors are not my usual palette, but I had so much fun with this piece, and it will soon be available @universalorlando for their ongoing #mardigras event! Behold… King Gator! . Original painting 11”x14” watercolor . #watercolorartist #universalstudiosorlando #kinggator #mascot #annualpassholders https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-rM5pvUV4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

IYKYK! . This is definitely not a standard color palette for me, but I’m having a lot of fun working in these saturated #mardigras colors on something for @universalorlando . Stay tuned for the final image! . #watercolorartist #universalstudiosorlando #universalmardigras #annualpassholder #iykyk https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5llA0uche/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m constantly forgetting to take wip photos and video while I’m working, but I have a few of Judgment…. Check out the last one! Who doesn’t love a little glow in the dark effect? . #darkart #owlsofinstagram #watercolorillustrator #wip #behindthescenes #artistatwork #glowinthedarkart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cosyqb6MS0t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Homework assignment from #thesketchbookhabit course: draw your pet. I will never turn down an opportunity to draw this quirky fuzzball. Manda is my Quality Control Supervisor, my office assistant, and my alarm clock. . Approximately 5 minutes per sketch . #pencilsketches #quicksketches #timedsketch #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVZuIXP4sC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The first page in my sketchbooks is usually reserved for rapidly scribbled idea notes to revisit later when I don’t have time to sketch something out. . I don’t often sketch for the joy of sketching, I’m usually too busy drawing for a finished project, but I enrolled in @dinabrodsky’s Sketchbook Habit course in order to cultivate a daily habit of sketching for the sake of sketching, for the joy of mark making, for the exploration of the random things that pop into my head, for the exercise of practicing something in order to improve, for the learning curve of trying something new… for so many reasons. But, primarily, to remind myself that making time for art is making time for ME. For the me that isn’t worried about a deadline, for the me that isn’t taking every commission request that comes across my inbox, for the me that isn’t anxious about the rapidly approaching convention. . To remind myself that art is a passion, a pursuit, an exercise, an exploration, a journey, an education. . To remind myself to see the joy in all things I create, whether for myself or someone else. To not lose sight of why I choose to be an Artist every single day when the business and politics of art sometimes become overwhelming. . For me. . #thesketchbookhabit #sketchbook #dedication #maketimeforart #maketimeforme #selfcare #followyourpassion #findyourjoy #rediscoveryourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxUSD6veUr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hope everyone is looking forward to the holiday season! . Holiday sale on the site: SHOPSMALL22 for 50% off Last Chance prints, runs Nov 24-Dec 31 (while supplies last) . SHOPSMALL2022 for 10% off everything else in the store: Tea Dragons, stickers, pins, etc, runs Nov 24-Dec 1 . Shop at silvertales.storenvy.com . DM if you have any questions! International shipping is available for customers outside the US https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUE1wQul5U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Painting my way across Central London while I’m here… Southwark Cathedral near Burough’s Market and Tower Bridge, parish church of William Shakespeare. . #watercolor #cathedral #london #towerbridge #buroughsmarket #gothic #gothicchurch #churchesoflondon #shakespeare https://www.instagram.com/p/CkSx4ehrt-1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

All set up for my first MCMLondon, at table A-22! I have Tea Dragon prints, books, MerMay sketchbooks, and prints, and original paintings. Come say hi! . #mcmlondon #conartist #conlife #teadragons #teadragon #tinydragons #watercolor #illustration #illustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQNkKiOzgo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tea Dragons collection is back!! 64 pages of tea and watercolor tiny, teacup sized dragons, each painted with their own tea. . Available wherr Tea Dragons are usually available (link in bio) . #teadragons #teadragonbook #teadragon #watercolor #illustration #book #artbook #teapainting #dragons #tinydragons #tea #teatime https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJjHIwPrBq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=