Simply Kitts

Passing the Hat, part 3. This comes from one of Kitt's dear friends, Jamie Butler for the Kayleigh "Kitt" Van Hassel Memorial Art Show to be held at the Alcott Art Center in Kansas City, KS Sept 11 & 12. Reminder to all artist planning to enter, letters if intent are due Aug 15 (this Sunday) to [email protected]. Letter should include your name, location and how she inspired your work. More detailed information can be found on the original event posting.

Second video in the Passing the Hat series, trying to drum up interest in the Simply Kitt's Foundation's Fundraising art show next month in Kansas City.  If you're an artist or crafter that knew or was inspired by Kitt Van Hassel, please consider joining us there.

#passingthehat #simplykitts #ripkitt #memorialartshow #kittvanhassel

Just got the letter from the IRS. Simply Kitts is now a Section 501(c)(3) Nonprofit! Whoo hoo! As of Jan 13, 2021 all donations made to KCAI through Simply Kitts PayPal account ([email protected]) or the future website, simplykitts.com, can be deducted on your U.S. taxes as charitable contributions.

Kayleigh "Kitt" Van Hassel passed away Thursday, January 2nd, at the age of 30. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:30 PM Saturday, January 25 at the Scottsdale Masonic Lodge, 2531 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. We invite all who knew our daughter to join us in celebrating her life. #ripkitt #gone2soon #trickstwinsandthieves #zivasmisfits #hercaptainhiscrew #bluefeatherprince #kittsonsandaughters #memorial #celebrationoflife https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UXkjIDDyR/?igshid=jcbndk3nw1pb

We invite all those who knew her to join us in celebrating her life. 

In case you’ve missed it— Pet/Animal Commissions are OPEN! Make sure you read this full post to see all the details!! I only have 7 slots available, so tell all your friends and let’s try and fill them up. . These commissions slots are open for pet or animal commissions only. Whether you have a dog or just really love ferrets, I want to hear from you. All animals welcome, so let’s get to the specifics! . - The slots open are for 8x10 watercolor and ink illustrations/portraits at a set price of $110 USD each, split into two payments (one deposit, and one at completion!) This INCLUDES shipping for US Residents. These are open internationally, but shipping will be handled case-by-case. - each portrait may include 1 to 3 pets or animals of your choice. - you are encouraged to pick a theme from the list provided to influence your piece. If you have a concept in mind, tell me when you send your DM for a slot! The themes are... —1) Dapper/Formal —2) Faerie —3) Birthday —4) Floral —5) Military —6) Holiday/Seasonal —7) Sports —8) Merfolk —9) Other Fantasy - all commissions come sleeved and signed. - all commissions include 2 to 3 thumbnail sketches for you, the commissioner, to chose your favorite from! . . If you have any questions at all, please DM me! If you’re looking for a commission that doesn’t ally with the above rules, it doesn’t hurt to ask. You can see examples of previous portraits by swiping left, and I hope to hear from you and your friends, soon!! Tag anyone you think may be interested and help me spread the word! . . . #petportrait #pets #petcommission #watercolor #watercolorportrait #petportraits #animals #animalpainting #animalsportrait #artist #illustrator #artistsoninstagram #commissions #opencommissions #limited #commissionsopen #dogs #cats #art #birds #themed https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_mlKqlGa6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zfp06kff0q2c

Going on an adventure this weekend! Headed to Chicago for the first time to visit with @e.n.vreeland and meet up with @kitsune_costuming for good times! So excited, will try and keep photos to my stories this weekend, so check those out for some fun :D . Also? I’m riding a train for the first time! Woo! . #chicago #trip @amtrak #train #railroad #amtrak #traveling #picturestocome #excited #firsttime https://www.instagram.com/p/ButxBzFl0Jd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ch7y9ddu2e2

On stream tonight, I designed this sticker from start to finish for @naevisoddities Subscription Dice Set for April! The theme will be “Creature Encounters” and the only way you can get one of these stickers will be to order yours! You can still get last month’s Dice Set for the theme “Alchemy” to get one of the Alchemouse stickers I designed for March. #diceset #stickerdesign #stickers #limited #watercolor #creatureencounters #mimic #theme #painting #dnd #adventurer #naevi #dice https://www.instagram.com/p/Bufld8jl0s0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gwkdr1zzj2ul

Progress is slow, but we’re getting there :) Oberon and Titania are nearing completion at last. . #faerie #fairie #fairy #fairyqueen #queentitania #titaniaandoberon #titania #oberon #watercolor #painting #wip #wipshot #ink #progress #king #queen #art https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPtsHllXvt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17bp3w6hkxiaj

#OCValentinesWeek Day 7: Passionate Kiss! #zivasmisfits ⬇️⬇️⬇️ . I MADE IT! All 7 days of OC Kisses are complete, and wound up with something a little spicier. One of my favorite things about my space pirate story is this “relationship” between Captain Ziva and her flamingly homosexual crew mate, Mattie (aka Mister Extra). That’s all I’m gonna say about that and leave this tasty little bite here for you to chew on ;) . #ocs #ocweek #originalcharacters #characterdesign #illustration #pink #mohawk #mildbdsm #leash #limitedcolor #kiss #passionatekiss #funtimes https://www.instagram.com/p/BuG-WUxFTlk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fzr0a02q6bo

#OCValentinesWeek Day 6: Cute Kiss! #kittsonsandaughters ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Another fun spotlight on a character couple I have with @kitsune_costuming in our story! This is kind of the “main” set, certainly the ones who started it all, and while I’m not overly fond of my dark-haired Bastillion’s appearance in this piece, I think it got the emotion well. Not to mention Demon King Namtaru looks so fecking cute! #gay #homosexual #gayart #gayillustration #gaycouple #illustration #art #characters #originalcharacters #limitedcolor #pink #grey #heart #cutekiss #smooch #blush #smoke https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEG5JQlV5Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ntlsiw21m42

#OCValentinesWeek Day 5: Awkward Kiss! #kittsonsandaughters ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I really enjoyed creating the awkward kiss, not gonna lie. My sweet Druid in the middle (Imahli: you can see a better representation of him in my earlier “Draw This In Your Style” post) has acquired not one lover, but two. While Desra, on the right, was the first tiefling to claim the little sweetheart, it wasn’t long before his twin brother, Nasatya (left), had his heart stolen by the child of nature. Sometimes, it must be very awkward to please two needy lovers, but Imahli does his best <3 . #gay #lovers #originalcharacter #characterdesign #awkward #threesome #trio #triad #twins #sharingiscaring #tiefling #druid @kitsune_costuming #illustration #limitedcolor #kisses #cute #pink https://www.instagram.com/p/BuB7QFGlcx2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rj2dsgaql8b9

#ocvalentinesweek Day 4: Surprise Kiss! Swipe to see the mini comic. . Getting the feel of a surprise across in one image was difficult so I made this mini-comic instead, featuring Tirnen and Adelle from my past webcomic #trickstwinsandthieves enjoying a surprise kiss! #surprise #kiss #illustration #painting #inking #gay #pink #comic #minicomic #ish https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAPh4KFjma/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19xyd023d1uw5

#OCValentinesWeek Day 3: Platonic Kiss (#hercaptainhiscrew ) Featuring my favorite sea pirate pair from the story i’m still fighting with an ending to. Children give the very best surprises kisses <3 #ocvalentine #platonic #family #fatherdaughter #pink #cute #limitedcolor #pirate #seapirate #argh #eyepatch #grey #illustration #kisses #watercolor #ink https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_QEIeFNmp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xrxgwr5lpbcw

Working on this piece on my twitch stream today! Come join us and see where it goes from here— link in Bio! @twitchcreative @twitch #twitchart #fairy #faerie #oberon #titania #watercolor #illustration #painting #wip Http://www.twitch.tv/simplykitts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9T7LgFDbj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13o55bu6j5gfz

Live streaming more cute OC couples and other things! Link in bio at twitch.tv/SimplyKitts @twitchcreative #twitchcreative #join #livestream #artfun https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6sZQ-l5SW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mih83v5oj3ww