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You might notice a familiar face among these ABSOL

You might notice a familiar face among these ABSOLUTE FKN ICONS. Get on out next Wednesday and see me live paint with all these amazing artists!
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The February Block Party ATX @containerbar_atx is made possible by the @spratx collective, @almostrealthings , @mesmerizeart , @raasininthesun , @stressfreecrew , @somewheresociety_ , @thirdcoastcllctve , and @artofaustin bringing together artists and giving them a place to create through live art, installations, entertainment and information on how to join all the groups and collectives involved.
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If you haven’t got your tickets yet... you need to soon! They are running out and registering your ticket enters you for a chance to win a huge piece of art at the event! It also gets you entry over walk ups when the venue hits capacity! Visit @blockpartyatx and hit the link in the bio for more details.
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#atx #austintx #texas #tx #spratx #spratxcollective #c7collective #art #bpatx #blockpartyatx #create #makers #painters #artists #party

🚨 UPCOMING EVENTS 🚨 Sam is busy, so AI/robot

🚨 UPCOMING EVENTS 🚨 Sam is busy, so AI/robotics dev raccoon whipped up a little app for her to update you on the events she has coming up.
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Sun, 02/23 7pm-midnight – Vending at @austinwitchescircle New Moon Market, @drinkslounge
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Wed, 02/26 7pm-midnight – Live painting at @blockpartyatx, @containerbar_atx
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Sat, 02/29 noon-midnight – $20 embellished prints available to support a great cause at The Show that Never Happened, details TBA very soon!
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She already has like 4 bookings lined up for March already, but her Patreon subscribers get priority announcements. So you know. Get with it. patreon.com/samsoper
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxladies #austinwitchescircle #keepitwyrd #poliscreative #blockpartyatx #leapyear2020 #watersoluableoils #highfructosemag #beautifulbizarre #livepainting #raccoon #sidekick #handycam #microwave #vintageelectronics #oldtech #atxevents #artistalley #emergingartist #illustratorsoninstagram #femaleillustrator #supportwomenartists #womenwhopaint #artistsoninstagram #storyboard #characterart #hacker #hacktheplanet

Final shots I’m posting of the 8-Bits for 8-Year

Final shots I’m posting of the 8-Bits for 8-Years portrait and the beautiful frame Carl picked out.
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Happy anniversary @haveyouseenthetardis and @cmyklay!!! You’ll be pleased to know that my daily tagging of you two stops today and you can go back to your regularly scheduled ‘gramming.
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If you like this portrait and want to commission your own, slide in them DMs and I’ll see what I can do.
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#spratx #spratxignite #emergingartist #8bit #8bitart #pixelportrait #characterdesign #characterdesigner #gaysandtheircats #couplesportraits #familyportraiture #lgbtq #petportraitartist #copicmarkers #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #processart #catsofinstagram #popsurrealism #cubism #gridwork #videogameart #illustratorsoninstagram #catlovers #minecraft #blockhead #artistsoninstagram #austinart #atxartist

Remember when I posted that pixel cat the other da

Remember when I posted that pixel cat the other day? Well, that gift commission has now been received, an 8-bit family portrait celebrating the 8-year anniversary of @haveyouseenthetardis and @cmyklay with their two kitties. Clay is one of my close and beloved college friends and I felt so honored that his partner, Carl, commissioned this portrait surprise from me. 💖 I’ll be posting some process shots of this piece over the next few days.
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Thinking of going to Create Night at @polis_hq tonight. Who’s gonna be there?
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#spratx #spratxignite #emergingartist #8bit #8bitart #pixelportrait #characterdesign #characterdesigner #gaysandtheircats #couplesportraits #familyportraiture #lgbtq #petportraitartist #copicmarkers #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #processart #catsofinstagram #popsurrealism #cubism #gridwork #videogameart #illustratorsoninstagram #catlovers #minecraft #blockhead #artistsoninstagram #austinart #atxartist

🙌🏻🤩🥳 HAD A WICKED COOL LEARNING TIME T

🙌🏻🤩🥳 HAD A WICKED COOL LEARNING TIME TODAY. Was taught some spray painting techniques this morning by the very skilled @mouf_ltd.
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The rhythm and momentum makes it different from any other medium I’ve worked in before, including airbrushing. I’m so excited to practice and explore it more. Thanks to @leigharhaeart for offering moral support and some additional helpful tips along the way. 💖
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #spraypaintart #spraypaint #tagging #graffiti #practicemakesperfect #learningisgrowing #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhopaint #spratxladies #neurodivergent #popsurrealism #cutiedudes #austinart #mural #muralist #cutenessoverload #rosietheriveter #atxartist #newskills #creationoverconsumption #popsurrealism #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #characterdesign

How’s your cup game looking? Does it need more s

How’s your cup game looking? Does it need more stickers? Well do I have THE event for you! @spratxignite Sticker Soirée is happening next Friday, February 7th 6-9pm at @visitpossumpark. Help raise funds for this amazing non-profit program that educates and opens up opportunities for emerging artists, like myself. AND get some dank stickers to decorate your life in the process.
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I donated some of my Pizza Boy, Raccoon Princess, and Unicorn Friends stickers to the cause. There will be so many stickers from other artists there, like @3rd_eye_monsters, @daseproject, @_om.namah.shivaya, and many more! COME ON OUT, YALL.
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #stickersoiree #stickers #stickershop #artnonprofit #supportnonprofits #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #austinevents #artevents #supportlocalartists #possumpark #atxart #pizza #raccoon #narwhal #cat #catsofinstagram #flowercrown #yetitumbler #streetart #googlyeyes #googlyeyesmakeeverythingbetter #unikitty #artparty

Still working on a commish, but had a cool mail da

Still working on a commish, but had a cool mail day yesterday! Got this incredibly detailed fluorescent elephant mandala illustration from @turbosquiiid. She has more pieces available and is raising money to get a computer so she can go to school for graphic design, if you’re interested in her work hit her up!
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Then this gorgeous muskrat jaw necklace from @justpake came in. 😍And I finally decided to get an @inkandvolt planner after thinking about it for the past several years.
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #mailday #mandalaart #mandala #elephant #bonejewelry #handcrafted #muskrat #jawbone #bones #garnet #justpake #moon #feathers #progress #goalsetting #inkandvolt #planner #artistssupportingartists #supportlocalartists #supporttransartists #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrators #femaledesigners #womenwhodraw #austinartist

Did you know that Copic markers are refillable? It

Did you know that Copic markers are refillable? It’s one of the features that makes them a worthwhile investment (meaning you aren’t having to spend $8-9USD on a new marker every time you run out of ink) and the nibs are replaceable, as well. As of this month, my @patreon subscribers hit a point where I can now purchase one @copic_official ink refill color per month. Each refill fills a marker like 10-15 times so that is pretty sweet. Here’s a real time snippet from a video I did of an ink refill this morning, so you can get a feel for some of the less creative and far more menial aspects of being an illustrator.
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I’m working on a gift commission right now that I can’t really post about, so I’m trying to at least give you some peeks into what it is really like to be an artist. 😂
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artisticprocess #inkrefill #cadmiumyellow #patreon #patreonartist #asmr #copicmarkers #copic #driptoohard #drippy #thedrip #alcoholink #penandink #menialtasks #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #camethrudrippin #austinart #atxart #refill #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #behindthescenes #arttips #artresidency #emergingartist

Anyone else getting hyped up for gardening season?

Anyone else getting hyped up for gardening season? Here in Texas, I can start planting my spring veggies on Feb 1st and I can’t wait!
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A while back, I made a batch of polymer clay gnomes and gave them to some friends who also garden. 🌱 My bff just built a whole little faerie garden around her’s. 😭😭😭 It is so cute and I am DYING over it. Over here inspiring me to get my patio fixed up and ready for spring.
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#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #gnome #gardenguardian #beardedlady #sunflower #gardengnome #faeriegarden #faeries #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #femalesculptor #modelmaking #polymerclay #gardening #sculpey #stonegolem #glitterbeard #tinychair #notmychairnotmyproblem #cutenessoverload #tinythings #austinart #atxartist #3dart #conceptartist #productdesigner #texasgardening #popsurrealism

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You might notice a familiar face among these ABSOL

You might notice a familiar face among these ABSOLUTE FKN ICONS. Get on out next Wednesday and see me live paint with all these amazing artists!
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The February Block Party ATX @containerbar_atx is made possible by the @spratx collective, @almostrealthings , @mesmerizeart , @raasininthesun , @stressfreecrew , @somewheresociety_ , @thirdcoastcllctve , and @artofaustin bringing together artists and giving them a place to create through live art, installations, entertainment and information on how to join all the groups and collectives involved.
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If you haven’t got your tickets yet... you need to soon! They are running out and registering your ticket enters you for a chance to win a huge piece of art at the event! It also gets you entry over walk ups when the venue hits capacity! Visit @blockpartyatx and hit the link in the bio for more details.
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#atx #austintx #texas #tx #spratx #spratxcollective #c7collective #art #bpatx #blockpartyatx #create #makers #painters #artists #party

🚨 UPCOMING EVENTS 🚨 Sam is busy, so AI/robot

🚨 UPCOMING EVENTS 🚨 Sam is busy, so AI/robotics dev raccoon whipped up a little app for her to update you on the events she has coming up.
.
Sun, 02/23 7pm-midnight – Vending at @austinwitchescircle New Moon Market, @drinkslounge
.
Wed, 02/26 7pm-midnight – Live painting at @blockpartyatx, @containerbar_atx
.
Sat, 02/29 noon-midnight – $20 embellished prints available to support a great cause at The Show that Never Happened, details TBA very soon!
.
She already has like 4 bookings lined up for March already, but her Patreon subscribers get priority announcements. So you know. Get with it. patreon.com/samsoper
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #spratxladies #austinwitchescircle #keepitwyrd #poliscreative #blockpartyatx #leapyear2020 #watersoluableoils #highfructosemag #beautifulbizarre #livepainting #raccoon #sidekick #handycam #microwave #vintageelectronics #oldtech #atxevents #artistalley #emergingartist #illustratorsoninstagram #femaleillustrator #supportwomenartists #womenwhopaint #artistsoninstagram #storyboard #characterart #hacker #hacktheplanet

Final shots I’m posting of the 8-Bits for 8-Year

Final shots I’m posting of the 8-Bits for 8-Years portrait and the beautiful frame Carl picked out.
.
Happy anniversary @haveyouseenthetardis and @cmyklay!!! You’ll be pleased to know that my daily tagging of you two stops today and you can go back to your regularly scheduled ‘gramming.
.
If you like this portrait and want to commission your own, slide in them DMs and I’ll see what I can do.
.
.

#spratx #spratxignite #emergingartist #8bit #8bitart #pixelportrait #characterdesign #characterdesigner #gaysandtheircats #couplesportraits #familyportraiture #lgbtq #petportraitartist #copicmarkers #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #processart #catsofinstagram #popsurrealism #cubism #gridwork #videogameart #illustratorsoninstagram #catlovers #minecraft #blockhead #artistsoninstagram #austinart #atxartist

Remember when I posted that pixel cat the other da

Remember when I posted that pixel cat the other day? Well, that gift commission has now been received, an 8-bit family portrait celebrating the 8-year anniversary of @haveyouseenthetardis and @cmyklay with their two kitties. Clay is one of my close and beloved college friends and I felt so honored that his partner, Carl, commissioned this portrait surprise from me. 💖 I’ll be posting some process shots of this piece over the next few days.
.
Thinking of going to Create Night at @polis_hq tonight. Who’s gonna be there?
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #emergingartist #8bit #8bitart #pixelportrait #characterdesign #characterdesigner #gaysandtheircats #couplesportraits #familyportraiture #lgbtq #petportraitartist #copicmarkers #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #processart #catsofinstagram #popsurrealism #cubism #gridwork #videogameart #illustratorsoninstagram #catlovers #minecraft #blockhead #artistsoninstagram #austinart #atxartist

🙌🏻🤩🥳 HAD A WICKED COOL LEARNING TIME T

🙌🏻🤩🥳 HAD A WICKED COOL LEARNING TIME TODAY. Was taught some spray painting techniques this morning by the very skilled @mouf_ltd.
.
The rhythm and momentum makes it different from any other medium I’ve worked in before, including airbrushing. I’m so excited to practice and explore it more. Thanks to @leigharhaeart for offering moral support and some additional helpful tips along the way. 💖
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #spraypaintart #spraypaint #tagging #graffiti #practicemakesperfect #learningisgrowing #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhopaint #spratxladies #neurodivergent #popsurrealism #cutiedudes #austinart #mural #muralist #cutenessoverload #rosietheriveter #atxartist #newskills #creationoverconsumption #popsurrealism #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #characterdesign

How’s your cup game looking? Does it need more s

How’s your cup game looking? Does it need more stickers? Well do I have THE event for you! @spratxignite Sticker Soirée is happening next Friday, February 7th 6-9pm at @visitpossumpark. Help raise funds for this amazing non-profit program that educates and opens up opportunities for emerging artists, like myself. AND get some dank stickers to decorate your life in the process.
.
I donated some of my Pizza Boy, Raccoon Princess, and Unicorn Friends stickers to the cause. There will be so many stickers from other artists there, like @3rd_eye_monsters, @daseproject, @_om.namah.shivaya, and many more! COME ON OUT, YALL.
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #stickersoiree #stickers #stickershop #artnonprofit #supportnonprofits #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #austinevents #artevents #supportlocalartists #possumpark #atxart #pizza #raccoon #narwhal #cat #catsofinstagram #flowercrown #yetitumbler #streetart #googlyeyes #googlyeyesmakeeverythingbetter #unikitty #artparty

Still working on a commish, but had a cool mail da

Still working on a commish, but had a cool mail day yesterday! Got this incredibly detailed fluorescent elephant mandala illustration from @turbosquiiid. She has more pieces available and is raising money to get a computer so she can go to school for graphic design, if you’re interested in her work hit her up!
.
Then this gorgeous muskrat jaw necklace from @justpake came in. 😍And I finally decided to get an @inkandvolt planner after thinking about it for the past several years.
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artresidency #emergingartist #mailday #mandalaart #mandala #elephant #bonejewelry #handcrafted #muskrat #jawbone #bones #garnet #justpake #moon #feathers #progress #goalsetting #inkandvolt #planner #artistssupportingartists #supportlocalartists #supporttransartists #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrators #femaledesigners #womenwhodraw #austinartist

Did you know that Copic markers are refillable? It

Did you know that Copic markers are refillable? It’s one of the features that makes them a worthwhile investment (meaning you aren’t having to spend $8-9USD on a new marker every time you run out of ink) and the nibs are replaceable, as well. As of this month, my @patreon subscribers hit a point where I can now purchase one @copic_official ink refill color per month. Each refill fills a marker like 10-15 times so that is pretty sweet. Here’s a real time snippet from a video I did of an ink refill this morning, so you can get a feel for some of the less creative and far more menial aspects of being an illustrator.
.
I’m working on a gift commission right now that I can’t really post about, so I’m trying to at least give you some peeks into what it is really like to be an artist. 😂
.
.
#spratx #spratxignite #spratxigniteprogram #artisticprocess #inkrefill #cadmiumyellow #patreon #patreonartist #asmr #copicmarkers #copic #driptoohard #drippy #thedrip #alcoholink #penandink #menialtasks #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #camethrudrippin #austinart #atxart #refill #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #behindthescenes #arttips #artresidency #emergingartist

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