Aquatic Alex

The #exterior of my mermaid character’s little reef home 💙💜💚 I had a lot of fun with this class project. One of my first completed photoshop paintings 😅 #paintingwithphotoshop #digitalart #conceptart #mermaids #coralreefs #nature #underwater #mermay #mermay2020 #oceanlover #naturelover #illustration #digitalartpractice #lighting (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAgGUNKjQtr/?igshid=14eyukwl30m73

The interior sketches of my mermaid character’s coral reef home 💙💜💖 day and night! #mermay #mermay2020 #mermaids #interior #sketch #interiordesign #conceptart #digitalart #underwater #coralreefs #indopacificreefs #bioluminescence #characterart #illustration #photoshop #drawingwithphotoshop #digitalsketch (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdcOywD89Y/?igshid=1atjbpl0xcs7a

I found the cutest soap at @lushcosmetics and I loved the concept so much I just had to make an illustration out of it 💙💚 They are selling these soaps to raise money for the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation. The shark population is dwindling quickly because of our disgusting practices... it’s time to act. #lushcosmetics #fightanimaltesting #takeaction #robstewartsharkwaterfoundation #sharkfinsoap #protectsharks #protectwildlife #healthyoceansneedsharks #loveocean #lovemarinelife #illustration #procreate #digitalart #mixedmedia #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bylm3bAHCcF/?igshid=mseshpo51hft

The Miami backyard wildlife photography adventure continues with my Hemingway kitty, Snoopy. (Or as I like to call him, Snoopy Woopy) look at his thumbs!!! 😭💕#nature #naturephotography #ilovecats #hemingwaycat #catswiththumbs #rescueanimals #cats #backyard #miaminature #adorable #referencephoto #drawingreference #nikon3500 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTebUDHx_J/?igshid=19sdzlse5640d

Tigger Tripod in all of his 3-legged elegance. The perfect model for testing out my graduation gift camera. I’m so excited about taking reference photos!!!!! 😍 #nature #naturephotography #ilovecats #threeleggedcat #rescueanimals #cats #backyard #miaminature #adorable #referencephoto #drawingreference #nikon3500 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQuDNLnfAS/?igshid=14o8f435wftns

My peacock painting framed AND displayed at @cauz_for_pawz_thrift_boutique in NYC 😭😭😭💙💙 this is so great and I deeply appreciate this. It’s a really great store with really sweet people!!! (As an added bonus some customers bring their pups🐶) I highly recommend buying from this store. It’s good for animals and for the planet 💙🌎💚 #shopsecondhand #animallovers #thriftshopping #cauzforpaws #shopecofriendly #ethicalbuying #art #illustration #painting #watercolor #artschool #nyc https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BxV-XTFACsb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8vodfgmd2ave

I am SO FREAKING HAPPY with these prints!!! They look just like my paintings 😭😭 I highly recommend Print Icon in NYC for high quality art prints! They are so affordable and the customer service is awesome. Ana helped me every step of the way and made sure I was happy with my prints 😊😊💖 #printicon #printiconnyc #portfoliotime #professional #artprints #illustration #watercolorpaintings #happiness #timetobeprofessional https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BxNyKHSgvPA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wkya43k104wk

Senior year of SVA made me my most authentic self as an artist. I’m excited for the growth that’s going to continue happening along the way 🥰❤️ so grateful for all my professors and friends here who taught me so much #senioryear #svaillustration #bfa #artist #illustration #grateful #growth #portfolioreview #watercolors #animallover #childrensbooks #friendship #artschool #schoolofvisualarts https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BxHz7ndAIXt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oqi3zso77fd7

It’s a manatee with manatee grass!!! 💦🐠💙💙💙 they are so squishy and precious. Can you find the “M” for manatee? 😉 #manatee #aquaticlife #manateegrass #animallover #animalillustration #naturelover #natureisbeautiful #illustration #watercolor #gouache #alphabetbook #childrensbook #underthesea #oceanlover https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BwHsY8tARNH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f876fnnuqgy1

L for Leopard and Leopard’s Bane flowers! 🐆🌼 #leopard #leopardsbane #flowers #nature #natureisbeautiful #animallover #animalillustration #illustration #watercolor #gouache #coloredpencil #bigcats #alphabetbook #childrensbook https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BwC5axag6Jv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oqf7tldimbyx

So excited that I finally finished this painting!! 😭💖🦚🦚 it’s so much better than the first version. I’m glad I repainted it. #redo #practicemakesbetter #illustration #artistlife #animallover #peacock #peacockplant #alphabetbook #childrensbook #watercolor #gouache #animalillustration #natureisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BwATczpgIZ4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dk1d9vsf17mz

I get so happy every time I see my paintings hanging in the hallway at school 😊 #sva #artschool #illustration #watercolor #animalillustration #animallover #hummingbird #leopard #manatee #wildlife #natureisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BvZxcENg7lE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d2uqx68v98g8

Best leaves I’ve ever painted. At least something great came out of this painting 😊🦚💙 detail from Peacock with Peacock Plants #detail #selflove #startagain #newtechnique #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration #animalillustration #animallover #peacock #peacockplant #leaves #natureisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BvNL3jBAhNz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wp27bv7mb737

Sometimes you try a new technique and it doesn’t turn out as good you planned, and you need to let it go. I tried colored pencil and it didn’t work for me with this piece. Here’s a version of Peacock with Peacock Plants that’s not the final version, and that’s ok 💙🦚 the leaves came out awesome though!!! #artproblems #selflove #lettinggo #startagain #newtechnique #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration #animalillustration #animallover #peacock #peacockplant #natureisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/BvNLncHAWdf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xszht5272uej

My version of studying 💙💙coming soon: Peacock with Peacock Plants!!!!🦚🦚🦚 aren’t they incredible??? #natureisbeautiful #animallover #research #reference #sketching #procreate #illustration #animalillustration #abcbook #childrensbook #peacock #peacockplants https://www.instagram.com/aquaticalex97/p/Bu696KWAu-a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fgcz3iqswynp

BEHOLD a business card I’m actually proud of!!!! 🐆❤️ I’ll post my new paintings once I scan them all 😅#leopard #businesscard #professional #illustrator #graduating #artschool #artist #animallover #hiremeplease https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmfYuFAJca/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126n3ec5drd0p

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST FRIEND IN THE WHOLE WORLD😍 I love you @ima_cute_fox !!!!! 10 years and counting 😚 you’re my soulmate. #bestfriendsforever #soulmate #happybirthday #digitalart #illustration #procreate #selfie #iloveyousomuch #friendship #art #cutie #beautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_7xwEg8jJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ezkz6c9thh01