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Crane City Limits

by Sam Soper
June 14, 2015October 11, 2018

Crane City Limits

Entry for the 2015 Austin Art Boards contest.

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Did anyone else watch Fantastic Adventures of Unic

Did anyone else watch Fantastic Adventures of Unico growing up? This was 5-year-old me’s favorite movie. Anytime we’d go stay with my grandparents in Gulf Breeze, FL there was a video rental store outside their neighborhood where I’d demand we’d rent it any time it was available. It’s one of the earliest things that got me into the anime art style, but I didn’t actually get into anime until I was much older. Anyways, after suffering from some severe burnout the past couple of months, I drew myself a little Unico & Beezle fan art, as a treat.
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End of the year is always a good time to reflect. Reflect on how far you’ve come, what you’ve accomplished, even if it felt small. You deserve a pat on the back. Your survival through the past couple of traumatic years should be celebrated. Wishing everyone abundance in 2022!
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#fantasticadventuresofunico #unico #uniko #ユニコ #tezuka #tezukaproductions #beezle #unicoandbeezle #osamutezuka #procreate #procreateart #timelapse #processvideo #anime #digitalart #muralist #fanart #fanartanime #fanartfriday #popsurrealism #nostalgia #nye2022 #reflections #emergingartist #artistsofinstagram #femaleillustrators #supportwomenartists #lildevil #aliencuties #austintexas

2021 #artvsartist but only my spray paint works. W

2021 #artvsartist but only my spray paint works. Why? Because I’d love to do more and bigger mural work in 2022! samsoper.art/rates (linked in the bi0) if you want to book for the new year!
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Portrait 📸 by @is.ra___
#murals #aerosolart #spraypaint #muralist #muralista #graffiti #graff #streetart #publicart #babewalls #ladieswhopaint #frogsofinstagram #montanacans #loopcolors #muralsofinstagram #muralsaustin #muralistforhire #cuteanimals #fairycore #whales #perspectiveart #environmentdesign #austinart #austinartist #kawaii #colorfulart #workingartist #freelanceartist #artvsartist2021

NGL this whole experience took a lot out of me and

NGL this whole experience took a lot out of me and I invested a manic amount of energy and coinage into it. Was that wise so close to holiday season? Idk? Was it fun? Very much yes. But I’m still recovering and feel like time is flying by me and can’t get my brain together enough to promote my own stuff. (Shop linked in the bio. 🥺)
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Over the four days, our mini-market vendors & live painters made a combined total of over $5,400 (and that’s still missing some data), emerging creatives at the community table made a combined total of $1,419, and $544 was raised via merch sales for @creativecutiesatx.
.
It’s easier for me to list the parts of this event I was not involved in, because I did all the visual creator curation, booking, design, supply/event/sp0nsorship coordination, souvenir merch (with help from @crydyebyamanda on the shirts), etc… Media promotion and @austinstudiotour registration was handled by @deardiary_coffeehouse, music was curated by @_rustypaige, @atxpianoparties, and @daveyeats, @vandals.container got our live painters hooked up with paints. Oh yeah, and it wouldn’t have been anything at all if the live painters, vendors, and musicians didn’t show up and do their part so I am grateful for everyone coming together to make it a success!
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Wondering Whale 48”x96” (4’x8’) aerosol art on MDF hardboard. DM to purchase.
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📸 by @mrtexatl @cloutproductions365 @marotzke.illustration
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate #aerosolart #graffiti #graff #spraypaint #muralist #graphicdesign #custombooks #whale #signagedesign #customsigns #artforsale

We made it!! Sagittarius season is here!! ♐️ S

We made it!! Sagittarius season is here!! ♐️ Shout out to all my fiery, pointedly honest archers out there. 🏹 Tag all your lovlies in the comments.
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Wishing the best birthdays to some of the baddest Sags I know: @pandabruja @coslawson @paleopagan89 (HBD TODAY!!!) @hailey_gearo (iirc you said you were also among my Sag friends this weekend?). I’m pleased to surround my Aries self with all y’all’s 🔥🔥🔥 energy. If I missed you, let me know in the comments.
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We’ve gotten through the whole sun cycle!! The 2022 Zodiac Cutie wall calendar is printed and ready to be shipped. It’s got American holidays, important dates for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, AAPI, and Latinx folks, AND holy days for Christians, Catholics, Jewish folks, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Pagans/Wiccans, and Native folks. Plus, seasonal frogs marking the solstices and equinoxes!! Check the tag on the photo to get yours!
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Thanks to all the friends that helped me with my inclusive calendar struggles. 💖
#zodiac #sagittarius #sagittariusseason #sagittariusmemes #astrology #zodiacsigns #centaur #archer #procreate #applepencil #2021goals #lavafield #paintedhorse #wallcalendar #2022calendar #indigenous #conceptart #characterdesign #digitalpainting #aliencuties #procreateart #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #illustrationartists #austinart #austinartist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #zodiaccuties

We’ll be on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio Sat

We’ll be on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 2-6pm!! I’ll be live painting and we have even more live music, live painters, vendors, and good times for you today and tomorrow!
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Last weekend shout-outs: Big thanks to @rainelaurenart, @1sarahmurphy, and @olwynmoxhay for being my right hands throughout this process and helping to run register at the community table. Massive thanks to @crydyebyamanda for getting the East Austin Cutie-o Tour shirts ready to go in time and for your support at the community table last Saturday. Thanks to @olive2live and @nancybuentello.art for helping to run the @creativecutiesatx community table on Sunday. Thanks to @evafelina for coming out both days to offer support and for years of friendship (and to @lexizoe34, @kristin_hillery and @natalieearhart for showing up and shopping and just being amazing pals). Much appreciation to @livelyvibesdesigns and @rainelaurenart for trying out a new medium on the fly in front of a live audience. Shout-out to @almostrealthings for bringing the tour bus and @vandals.container for the paint sponsorship! And, of course, thanks to Dear Diary for the space to play!!
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I appreciate all of the friends came out last weekend to start your holiday shopping with us! See y’all out there today!!
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Photos by @leah.creative (thank you thank you thank you!)
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate

Catch me out at @deardiary_coffeehouse again this

Catch me out at @deardiary_coffeehouse again this weekend from 2-6pm!! I’ll be live painting and generally frolicking about like a chicken with my head cut off managing things.
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I recognize this is a highly self-centric post. Trust, I will be sharing even more pics and shouting out the angels who helped me tremendously with managing things and bringing extra supplies during the events. I personally put a lot of work into this event, but I couldn’t do it alone and it was so beautiful to see everyone come together to help make it happen.
.
I appreciate all of the friends who came out last weekend and started their holiday shopping with us. Thanks to y’all we were able to raise $366 for the @creativecutiesatx project, new vendors at the community table made a combined $569 (nice), and our mini-market vendors and live painters sold well over $2,500 worth of local creative goodies. So happy to have been enabled by @deardiary_coffeehouse to extend this opportunity to my network.
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Most photos by @leah.creative. Promo graphic photo shot by @is.ra___.
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate

It’s been a whirlwind month of planning, but Eas

It’s been a whirlwind month of planning, but East Austin Cutie-o Tour starts this weekend! Come by Austin Studio Tour Stop P31 and see what’s goin’ on! Nov 13-14 & 20-21 from 2pm-6pm
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We’re hosting over 30 creators (plus, over 15 different musicians) on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio this weekend and next!! Live painters (organized by me with paints from @vandals.container), live music (organized by @_rustypaige), pop-up mini-market, and a mixed merch community table (organized by me). Start your holiday shopping with us. We’ll also have community sketch journals for everyone who visits to leave their mark! It’s gonna be a real fun patio party and we hope to see everyone there!!
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This is my first time planning an event like this and I was excited to extend this Austin Studio Tour opportunity to my @creativecutiesatx community!! I’m so grateful so many people wanted to be a part of it. I couldn’t tag everyone but CLICK THAT LINK IN THE BIO to browse the full line-up and learn more about some of the amazing creators we’ll be hosting!
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#eastaustincutieotour #eastaustincutieotour21 #austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #artbustour #atxevents #artevent #creativecuties #eastaustinstudiotour #whenwherewhataustin #do512 #365austin #artistalley #popupshop #artmarket #holidaymarket #livepainter #muralist #graffiti #graff #spraypaint #deardiary #communitycreations #connectcreatecelebrate #austinevents #austinthingstodo #shoplocalart #studiotour #makersmarket #craftfair

Congrats to @dy_roshun on the release of her debut

Congrats to @dy_roshun on the release of her debut EP! Stream it now on @spotify and don’t forget to give her a follow.
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I had the pleasure of working on this magical cover illustration, based on a portrait @thephoenixpriestex took, and hand-lettered album title for her. @artistcreatives really killed it on the production work. Dy is such a talented singer and songwriter, so I’m happy to see her stepping into her creative power!
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#darkpop #darkpopmusic #afropunk #dyroshun #supportindiemusic #austinmusic #austinmusicscene #atxmusic #atxmusician #atxmusicscene #kutx #kvrx #supportaustinmusic #coverart #debutep #gothrap #rnb #rnbmusic #supportwomenartists #artistssupportingartists #comicart #singersongwriter #independentartist #dreads #darkpopart #localmusicians #indieartist #illustration #digitalart #procreateart

Scorpio szn is here! ♏️ Shout out to all my my

Scorpio szn is here! ♏️ Shout out to all my mysterious, visionary scorpions. 🦂 Tag your faves in the comments.
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Wishing the best birthdays to a couple of lovely Scorpios that have been present for me this year: @drfreedkin (whose gig I worked at @sunshinehouseblanco inspired this glowing crawlie) and the wonderful @is.ra___. EDIT: adding @beachbetchmia bc she the baddest. I know there have to more of y’all out there so let me know in the comments!
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Zodiac Cutie wall calendar is up for pre0rder. Check the tag on the photo! Only Sagittarius left to reveal!!!
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#zodiac #scorpio #scorpioseason #scorpiomemes #astrology #zodiacsigns #scorpion #uvreactive #procreate #applepencil #2021goals #cavepool #blacklight #stalactites #stalagmites #scorpius #conceptart #characterdesign #digitalpainting #aliencuties #procreateart #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #illustrationartists #austinart #austinartist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #zodiaccuties

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Did anyone else watch Fantastic Adventures of Unic

Did anyone else watch Fantastic Adventures of Unico growing up? This was 5-year-old me’s favorite movie. Anytime we’d go stay with my grandparents in Gulf Breeze, FL there was a video rental store outside their neighborhood where I’d demand we’d rent it any time it was available. It’s one of the earliest things that got me into the anime art style, but I didn’t actually get into anime until I was much older. Anyways, after suffering from some severe burnout the past couple of months, I drew myself a little Unico & Beezle fan art, as a treat.
.
End of the year is always a good time to reflect. Reflect on how far you’ve come, what you’ve accomplished, even if it felt small. You deserve a pat on the back. Your survival through the past couple of traumatic years should be celebrated. Wishing everyone abundance in 2022!
.
#fantasticadventuresofunico #unico #uniko #ユニコ #tezuka #tezukaproductions #beezle #unicoandbeezle #osamutezuka #procreate #procreateart #timelapse #processvideo #anime #digitalart #muralist #fanart #fanartanime #fanartfriday #popsurrealism #nostalgia #nye2022 #reflections #emergingartist #artistsofinstagram #femaleillustrators #supportwomenartists #lildevil #aliencuties #austintexas

2021 #artvsartist but only my spray paint works. W

2021 #artvsartist but only my spray paint works. Why? Because I’d love to do more and bigger mural work in 2022! samsoper.art/rates (linked in the bi0) if you want to book for the new year!
.
.
Portrait 📸 by @is.ra___
#murals #aerosolart #spraypaint #muralist #muralista #graffiti #graff #streetart #publicart #babewalls #ladieswhopaint #frogsofinstagram #montanacans #loopcolors #muralsofinstagram #muralsaustin #muralistforhire #cuteanimals #fairycore #whales #perspectiveart #environmentdesign #austinart #austinartist #kawaii #colorfulart #workingartist #freelanceartist #artvsartist2021

NGL this whole experience took a lot out of me and

NGL this whole experience took a lot out of me and I invested a manic amount of energy and coinage into it. Was that wise so close to holiday season? Idk? Was it fun? Very much yes. But I’m still recovering and feel like time is flying by me and can’t get my brain together enough to promote my own stuff. (Shop linked in the bio. 🥺)
.
Over the four days, our mini-market vendors & live painters made a combined total of over $5,400 (and that’s still missing some data), emerging creatives at the community table made a combined total of $1,419, and $544 was raised via merch sales for @creativecutiesatx.
.
It’s easier for me to list the parts of this event I was not involved in, because I did all the visual creator curation, booking, design, supply/event/sp0nsorship coordination, souvenir merch (with help from @crydyebyamanda on the shirts), etc… Media promotion and @austinstudiotour registration was handled by @deardiary_coffeehouse, music was curated by @_rustypaige, @atxpianoparties, and @daveyeats, @vandals.container got our live painters hooked up with paints. Oh yeah, and it wouldn’t have been anything at all if the live painters, vendors, and musicians didn’t show up and do their part so I am grateful for everyone coming together to make it a success!
.
Wondering Whale 48”x96” (4’x8’) aerosol art on MDF hardboard. DM to purchase.
.
.
📸 by @mrtexatl @cloutproductions365 @marotzke.illustration
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate #aerosolart #graffiti #graff #spraypaint #muralist #graphicdesign #custombooks #whale #signagedesign #customsigns #artforsale

We made it!! Sagittarius season is here!! ♐️ S

We made it!! Sagittarius season is here!! ♐️ Shout out to all my fiery, pointedly honest archers out there. 🏹 Tag all your lovlies in the comments.
.
Wishing the best birthdays to some of the baddest Sags I know: @pandabruja @coslawson @paleopagan89 (HBD TODAY!!!) @hailey_gearo (iirc you said you were also among my Sag friends this weekend?). I’m pleased to surround my Aries self with all y’all’s 🔥🔥🔥 energy. If I missed you, let me know in the comments.
.
We’ve gotten through the whole sun cycle!! The 2022 Zodiac Cutie wall calendar is printed and ready to be shipped. It’s got American holidays, important dates for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, AAPI, and Latinx folks, AND holy days for Christians, Catholics, Jewish folks, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Pagans/Wiccans, and Native folks. Plus, seasonal frogs marking the solstices and equinoxes!! Check the tag on the photo to get yours!
.
.
Thanks to all the friends that helped me with my inclusive calendar struggles. 💖
#zodiac #sagittarius #sagittariusseason #sagittariusmemes #astrology #zodiacsigns #centaur #archer #procreate #applepencil #2021goals #lavafield #paintedhorse #wallcalendar #2022calendar #indigenous #conceptart #characterdesign #digitalpainting #aliencuties #procreateart #supportwomenartists #femaleillustrator #womenwhodraw #illustrationartists #austinart #austinartist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #zodiaccuties

We’ll be on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio Sat

We’ll be on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 2-6pm!! I’ll be live painting and we have even more live music, live painters, vendors, and good times for you today and tomorrow!
.
Last weekend shout-outs: Big thanks to @rainelaurenart, @1sarahmurphy, and @olwynmoxhay for being my right hands throughout this process and helping to run register at the community table. Massive thanks to @crydyebyamanda for getting the East Austin Cutie-o Tour shirts ready to go in time and for your support at the community table last Saturday. Thanks to @olive2live and @nancybuentello.art for helping to run the @creativecutiesatx community table on Sunday. Thanks to @evafelina for coming out both days to offer support and for years of friendship (and to @lexizoe34, @kristin_hillery and @natalieearhart for showing up and shopping and just being amazing pals). Much appreciation to @livelyvibesdesigns and @rainelaurenart for trying out a new medium on the fly in front of a live audience. Shout-out to @almostrealthings for bringing the tour bus and @vandals.container for the paint sponsorship! And, of course, thanks to Dear Diary for the space to play!!
.
I appreciate all of the friends came out last weekend to start your holiday shopping with us! See y’all out there today!!
.
.
Photos by @leah.creative (thank you thank you thank you!)
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate

Catch me out at @deardiary_coffeehouse again this

Catch me out at @deardiary_coffeehouse again this weekend from 2-6pm!! I’ll be live painting and generally frolicking about like a chicken with my head cut off managing things.
.
I recognize this is a highly self-centric post. Trust, I will be sharing even more pics and shouting out the angels who helped me tremendously with managing things and bringing extra supplies during the events. I personally put a lot of work into this event, but I couldn’t do it alone and it was so beautiful to see everyone come together to help make it happen.
.
I appreciate all of the friends who came out last weekend and started their holiday shopping with us. Thanks to y’all we were able to raise $366 for the @creativecutiesatx project, new vendors at the community table made a combined $569 (nice), and our mini-market vendors and live painters sold well over $2,500 worth of local creative goodies. So happy to have been enabled by @deardiary_coffeehouse to extend this opportunity to my network.
.
.
Most photos by @leah.creative. Promo graphic photo shot by @is.ra___.
#austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #eastaustincutieotour #east2021 #eastaustinstudiotour2021 #cuties #creativecuties #aliencuties #samsoperart #austintexas #atxartist #atxart #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #365thingsaustin #bigmedium #deardiarycoffeehouse #emergingartists #connectcreatecelebrate

It’s been a whirlwind month of planning, but Eas

It’s been a whirlwind month of planning, but East Austin Cutie-o Tour starts this weekend! Come by Austin Studio Tour Stop P31 and see what’s goin’ on! Nov 13-14 & 20-21 from 2pm-6pm
.
We’re hosting over 30 creators (plus, over 15 different musicians) on the @deardiary_coffeehouse patio this weekend and next!! Live painters (organized by me with paints from @vandals.container), live music (organized by @_rustypaige), pop-up mini-market, and a mixed merch community table (organized by me). Start your holiday shopping with us. We’ll also have community sketch journals for everyone who visits to leave their mark! It’s gonna be a real fun patio party and we hope to see everyone there!!
.
This is my first time planning an event like this and I was excited to extend this Austin Studio Tour opportunity to my @creativecutiesatx community!! I’m so grateful so many people wanted to be a part of it. I couldn’t tag everyone but CLICK THAT LINK IN THE BIO to browse the full line-up and learn more about some of the amazing creators we’ll be hosting!
.
.
#eastaustincutieotour #eastaustincutieotour21 #austinstudiotour #austinstudiotour2021 #artbustour #atxevents #artevent #creativecuties #eastaustinstudiotour #whenwherewhataustin #do512 #365austin #artistalley #popupshop #artmarket #holidaymarket #livepainter #muralist #graffiti #graff #spraypaint #deardiary #communitycreations #connectcreatecelebrate #austinevents #austinthingstodo #shoplocalart #studiotour #makersmarket #craftfair

Congrats to @dy_roshun on the release of her debut

Congrats to @dy_roshun on the release of her debut EP! Stream it now on @spotify and don’t forget to give her a follow.
.
I had the pleasure of working on this magical cover illustration, based on a portrait @thephoenixpriestex took, and hand-lettered album title for her. @artistcreatives really killed it on the production work. Dy is such a talented singer and songwriter, so I’m happy to see her stepping into her creative power!
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#darkpop #darkpopmusic #afropunk #dyroshun #supportindiemusic #austinmusic #austinmusicscene #atxmusic #atxmusician #atxmusicscene #kutx #kvrx #supportaustinmusic #coverart #debutep #gothrap #rnb #rnbmusic #supportwomenartists #artistssupportingartists #comicart #singersongwriter #independentartist #dreads #darkpopart #localmusicians #indieartist #illustration #digitalart #procreateart

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