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Karis Chambers

Artist • Designer • Educator

stretch

'a low hum'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
12"x12"

Everything is on fire and we laugh anyway.
Want to buy it? DM me 🐕

'a low hum'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
12"x12"

Everything is on fire and we laugh anyway.
Want to buy it? DM me 🐕

A mural that doesn't exist.

Unless you want it to.

A mural that doesn't exist.

Unless you want it to.

going down fast
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper

#runningoutoffeeling

going down fast
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper

#runningoutoffeeling

Thanks @plazawalls for letting me slap some queer chillin onto a wall. 🐶

Thanks @plazawalls for letting me slap some queer chillin onto a wall. 🐶

'sensitive spot'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6"x12"

DM for prints
Original available now @oklahomahof

'sensitive spot'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6"x12"

DM for prints
Original available now @oklahomahof

'things i cannot change'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper

🏔 Original available this weekend only @plazawalls
🪵 Prints available at the link in bio and @dnagalleries

'things i cannot change'
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper

🏔 Original available this weekend only @plazawalls
🪵 Prints available at the link in bio and @dnagalleries

Just popping in to share my gift guide for the 2023 holiday season! 🎉🎈

💫 I have a bunch of art prints (now with size variations!), hand-painted buttons + keychains AND original paintings over @dnagalleries.

💫 I will be doing one pop-up for the holiday season on December 2nd outside of @factoryobscura @bonustrackokc as well! Catch most of these goodies, some special originals, PLUS exclusive wearables and miniature paintings not sold anywhere else online or in store! 🌺

💫 Also, catch a special little original piece for sale @normanfirehouse's Gift Gallery!

As always, you can find most of my inventory on my website, karischambers.com, all year 'round! Check the link in my bio to check out what I got.

Love ya'll, bye 🥗
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#okcartist

Just popping in to share my gift guide for the 2023 holiday season! 🎉🎈

💫 I have a bunch of art prints (now with size variations!), hand-painted buttons + keychains AND original paintings over @dnagalleries.

💫 I will be doing one pop-up for the holiday season on December 2nd outside of @factoryobscura @bonustrackokc as well! Catch most of these goodies, some special originals, PLUS exclusive wearables and miniature paintings not sold anywhere else online or in store! 🌺

💫 Also, catch a special little original piece for sale @normanfirehouse's Gift Gallery!

As always, you can find most of my inventory on my website, karischambers.com, all year 'round! Check the link in my bio to check out what I got.

Love ya'll, bye 🥗
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#okcartist

'don't do this in front of the kids'
Watercolor on paper
52" x 54"

@michael_eggar_

MFA '21 | University at Buffalo
@newamericanpaintings
#napmfagrant23

'don't do this in front of the kids'
Watercolor on paper
52" x 54"

@michael_eggar_

MFA '21 | University at Buffalo
@newamericanpaintings
#napmfagrant23

This month I had the privilege to work with the hella cool @lazydogarts on a mural we collaborated on in Tulsa for @sunnydayzmuralfest.

Thanks for the laughs, the art and the community. I will be forever better to have been with ya'll. 🍹

Check it out next time you're in T-Town my Oklahomies!

This month I had the privilege to work with the hella cool @lazydogarts on a mural we collaborated on in Tulsa for @sunnydayzmuralfest.

Thanks for the laughs, the art and the community. I will be forever better to have been with ya'll. 🍹

Check it out next time you're in T-Town my Oklahomies!

I made a reel for my new painting that I'm sure Instagram will suppress ⚘️
Hope you like it

sun burn
12"x12"
Watercolor on panel-mounted paper
2023

Made for the @ovac_ok 12x12 Art Fundraiser on September 29th at @livelybeerworks 🍺

Prints for this one are coming out soon in my website!
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#watercolor #watercolorpainting #figuredrawing #figurepainting #okcartist #queerartist #karischambers #karistheartist #painting #figurativeart #figurativepainting

I made a reel for my new painting that I'm sure Instagram will suppress ⚘️
Hope you like it

sun burn
12"x12"
Watercolor on panel-mounted paper
2023

Made for the @ovac_ok 12x12 Art Fundraiser on September 29th at @livelybeerworks 🍺

Prints for this one are coming out soon in my website!
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#watercolor #watercolorpainting #figuredrawing #figurepainting #okcartist #queerartist #karischambers #karistheartist #painting #figurativeart #figurativepainting

'keeping a score'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!
The original piece is exclusively available at @dnagalleries 🎋

'keeping a score'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!
The original piece is exclusively available at @dnagalleries 🎋

'are you behind me'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
20" x 24"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!

'are you behind me'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
20" x 24"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!

"connecting to other people'
Watercolor on Panel Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!
The original piece is exclusively available at @dnagalleries 🎋

"connecting to other people'
Watercolor on Panel Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio) Or find me at my next vendor booth to snag one in person!
The original piece is exclusively available at @dnagalleries 🎋

random and without purpose
Watercolor on Paper
46.75” x 52.25”
2021
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No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going!

random and without purpose
Watercolor on Paper
46.75” x 52.25”
2021
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No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going!

pulled backward
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6” x 8”
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

pulled backward
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6” x 8”
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

i can feel most of you
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6” x 8”
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

i can feel most of you
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
6” x 8”
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

the sun early in the morning
Watercolor on Paper
12" x 12"
2022
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

the sun early in the morning
Watercolor on Paper
12" x 12"
2022
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

here
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
6" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)
And also available at @dnagalleries 🎋

here
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
6" x 8"
2022
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)
And also available at @dnagalleries 🎋

letting people in
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
Prints available soon!

letting people in
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
8" x 8"
Prints available soon!

Watch me paint a painting that is named 'alice'
Watercolor on Paper
18" x 24"

Watch me paint a painting that is named 'alice'
Watercolor on Paper
18" x 24"

you've been dead for years
Watercolor on Paper
17" x 24"
2021
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

you've been dead for years
Watercolor on Paper
17" x 24"
2021
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Prints for this lil painting are available on my web shop! (Link in bio)

press them against the floor
Watercolor on Paper
48" x 36"
2020
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No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going!

press them against the floor
Watercolor on Paper
48" x 36"
2020
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No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going!

purely coincidental
Watercolor on paper
27.5" x 15"
No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going! #painting

purely coincidental
Watercolor on paper
27.5" x 15"
No prints for this one, but if y'all want them, let me know and I can get a batch going! #painting

Hiya! 🌟
As promised, I will be gradually uploading new, higher resolution images of some very special paintings I have done in the past.
Prints for this lil painting are avaialble on my web shop! (Link in bio)
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be helped
Watercolor on Paper
27" x 24"
2020
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See ya'll around! 🎩 Hiya! 🌟
As promised, I will be gradually uploading new, higher resolution images of some very special paintings I have done in the past.
Prints for this lil painting are avaialble on my web shop! (Link in bio)
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See ya'll around! 🎩

Hiya! 🌟
As promised, I will be gradually uploading new, higher resolution images of some very special paintings I have done in the past.
Prints for this lil painting are avaialble on my web shop! (Link in bio)
.
be helped
Watercolor on Paper
27" x 24"
2020
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See ya'll around! 🎩 Hiya! 🌟
As promised, I will be gradually uploading new, higher resolution images of some very special paintings I have done in the past.
Prints for this lil painting are avaialble on my web shop! (Link in bio)
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See ya'll around! 🎩

Enjoy the process of me constantly trying to decide what weird thing I want my cartoon me to me doing for these social posts.

Enjoy the process of me constantly trying to decide what weird thing I want my cartoon me to me doing for these social posts.

Tiny masterpieces, big impact! 👩‍🎨🎨✨
Excited to share my latest creations: Micro figure painting buttons! 😍 Stay tuned for their debut @dnagalleries this week and add a touch of art to your wardrobe! ❤️👌
Psst! Here's a secret for my lovely non-local followers! 🤫💖 If you can't make it to @dnagalleries, you can still snag your very own one-of-a-kind, handmade micro figure painting button on my website! 🎁✨
Just head over to the link in my bio to order yours 🎨👀 Can't wait to see these little works of art make their way into your collection! 😍
Find more of them at my booth at @whatidoinokc artist market on March 18th at 6pm @sailorandthedock
#micropainting #wearableart #dnagalleries #artforsale #handmadebuttons #figuredrawing #figurepainting #queerartist #queerart #ovacartist #artgrpokc #painting

Tiny masterpieces, big impact! 👩‍🎨🎨✨
Excited to share my latest creations: Micro figure painting buttons! 😍 Stay tuned for their debut @dnagalleries this week and add a touch of art to your wardrobe! ❤️👌
Psst! Here's a secret for my lovely non-local followers! 🤫💖 If you can't make it to @dnagalleries, you can still snag your very own one-of-a-kind, handmade micro figure painting button on my website! 🎁✨
Just head over to the link in my bio to order yours 🎨👀 Can't wait to see these little works of art make their way into your collection! 😍
Find more of them at my booth at @whatidoinokc artist market on March 18th at 6pm @sailorandthedock
#micropainting #wearableart #dnagalleries #artforsale #handmadebuttons #figuredrawing #figurepainting #queerartist #queerart #ovacartist #artgrpokc #painting

*INSTAGRAM, THIS IS A PAINTING*
"i didn't hear what you said"
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
11"x14"
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#watercolor #figuredrawing #queerart #queerartist #artgrpokc #ovacartist #drawing #painting #figurepainting

*INSTAGRAM, THIS IS A PAINTING*
"i didn't hear what you said"
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper
11"x14"
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#watercolor #figuredrawing #queerart #queerartist #artgrpokc #ovacartist #drawing #painting #figurepainting

What's it like to be made of flesh?
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#artreels #watercolor #queerart #queerartist #painting #ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist

What's it like to be made of flesh?
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#artreels #watercolor #queerart #queerartist #painting #ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist

"trying too hard"
8" x 8"
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper.
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Sometimes things are tough, you know?
Anyway, this painting I made is for sale on my website and prints are available there as well (link in bio). 🦁
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#art #painting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #figuredrawing #whyamidoingthis #figurepainting #queerartist #doesthisevenmatter?
#contemporarypainting #ovacartist #artgrpokc

"trying too hard"
8" x 8"
Watercolor on Panel-Mounted Paper.
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Sometimes things are tough, you know?
Anyway, this painting I made is for sale on my website and prints are available there as well (link in bio). 🦁
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#art #painting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #figuredrawing #whyamidoingthis #figurepainting #queerartist #doesthisevenmatter?
#contemporarypainting #ovacartist #artgrpokc

#watercolorpaintings piece is important to me.
This is the largest painting I have done to date. It was quite a whirlwind to build the cradle, but it was all worth it in the end.
Thank you endlessly to the folx up in Arkansas at @themedium_art and @cachecreate for trusting me in this project and allowing me to share it for the first time in your sacred space. A super special thank you specifically to @cynthiadtran for seeing something in me and trusting me and my process the whole way through. You are truly something special in the arts communities in this underrepresented region.
I love ya'll. 🤺
💥 more events for this month being announced next week!
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#artgrpokc #ovacartist #art #queerartist #okcartist #watercolor #painting #workonpaper #figuredrawing #figurepainting #contemporarypainting #watercolorpainting

#watercolorpaintings piece is important to me.
This is the largest painting I have done to date. It was quite a whirlwind to build the cradle, but it was all worth it in the end.
Thank you endlessly to the folx up in Arkansas at @themedium_art and @cachecreate for trusting me in this project and allowing me to share it for the first time in your sacred space. A super special thank you specifically to @cynthiadtran for seeing something in me and trusting me and my process the whole way through. You are truly something special in the arts communities in this underrepresented region.
I love ya'll. 🤺
💥 more events for this month being announced next week!
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#artgrpokc #ovacartist #art #queerartist #okcartist #watercolor #painting #workonpaper #figuredrawing #figurepainting #contemporarypainting #watercolorpainting

🌌 late night contemplations 🌌
Little baby colors dance around to make a late night painting 🌙🌱
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#ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist #figuredrawing #figurepainting #queerartist #watercolor #watercolorpainting #artprocess #artreels #artprocessreel

🌌 late night contemplations 🌌
Little baby colors dance around to make a late night painting 🌙🌱
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#ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist #figuredrawing #figurepainting #queerartist #watercolor #watercolorpainting #artprocess #artreels #artprocessreel

🏵🏵 Swipe to see the evolution of the Mt. jK mural from sketch to wall 🏵🏵
We each shared a part in the many re-draws of this concept. You could call our process a very intense pass and draw from start to finish.
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This past weekend, me and four of my closest pals (We call ourselves Mt. jK) got the opportunity to try something new and paint a mural for @plazawalls Mural Expo.
While there's many endearing things I could say about this experience, I will break it down to the main points.
We are humbled and so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful yearly event. @okmurals sees something in this Native land and the folx who inhabit it. Come hell or high water, they bring out the best in our arts community whilst sharing the things that make OKC what it truly is. Weird, rugid and creative. 🌻
Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way and believed in us at times when we may not have. Check out our 22-foot mural in the @plazadistrict for the next year, along with MANY other absolutely stellar murals by artists from all over the country. After the year, the walls will be painted and this beautiful happening will occur again.
❤️ We love you @plazawalls
❤️ We love you @okmurals
❤️ We love you @plazadistrict
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#murals #okcmurals #okcartist #painting #queerart #publicart #processvideo #artprocessvideo

🏵🏵 Swipe to see the evolution of the Mt. jK mural from sketch to wall 🏵🏵
We each shared a part in the many re-draws of this concept. You could call our process a very intense pass and draw from start to finish.
.
This past weekend, me and four of my closest pals (We call ourselves Mt. jK) got the opportunity to try something new and paint a mural for @plazawalls Mural Expo.
While there's many endearing things I could say about this experience, I will break it down to the main points.
We are humbled and so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful yearly event. @okmurals sees something in this Native land and the folx who inhabit it. Come hell or high water, they bring out the best in our arts community whilst sharing the things that make OKC what it truly is. Weird, rugid and creative. 🌻
Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way and believed in us at times when we may not have. Check out our 22-foot mural in the @plazadistrict for the next year, along with MANY other absolutely stellar murals by artists from all over the country. After the year, the walls will be painted and this beautiful happening will occur again.
❤️ We love you @plazawalls
❤️ We love you @okmurals
❤️ We love you @plazadistrict
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#murals #okcmurals #okcartist #painting #queerart #publicart #processvideo #artprocessvideo

🌟🌟 For those wanting to see the weird way I paint with watercolors, this is a process video of my latest figure painting 'fever dream'. I and my pals have lovingly termed it the 'scrub method'. I smash the paint brush into the paper and make amalgamations of color to create a color map. I begin laying figural detail on top of my color map and then I repeat that until somehow I make a figure painting 🌟🌟

Local folks can catch it, before it goes to its permanant home in Cali, at @plazawalls gallery for a while for their Mural Expo show that includes some STELLAR work from muralists from all over the country. 🌱
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#watercolorpainting #watercolor #painting #queerartist #ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist #figurepainting #figuredrawing #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsupport #processart #processvideo

🌟🌟 For those wanting to see the weird way I paint with watercolors, this is a process video of my latest figure painting 'fever dream'. I and my pals have lovingly termed it the 'scrub method'. I smash the paint brush into the paper and make amalgamations of color to create a color map. I begin laying figural detail on top of my color map and then I repeat that until somehow I make a figure painting 🌟🌟

Local folks can catch it, before it goes to its permanant home in Cali, at @plazawalls gallery for a while for their Mural Expo show that includes some STELLAR work from muralists from all over the country. 🌱
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#watercolorpainting #watercolor #painting #queerartist #ovacartist #artgrpokc #okcartist #figurepainting #figuredrawing #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsupport #processart #processvideo

How did you get here?
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#artgrpokc #watercolor #figuredrawing #figurepainting #painting #ovacartist #movingimage #queerartist

How did you get here?
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#artgrpokc #watercolor #figuredrawing #figurepainting #painting #ovacartist #movingimage #queerartist

'Flesh of Quail'
Watercolor on Paper
18" x 24"
Reference courtesy of @bigteenus and @thegrandchaahee at the magical @nonesuchokc
Scan, framing and final photo courtesy of @evanbeasley at @ebphotollc
If you would like prints of this, let me know. If a more than five people are intersted, I'll starting carrying these prints regularly.
I would like to study raw meat more. If you want me to paint more raw meat, DM me reference images of meat you have.
I don't eat red meat or fish so it's hard for me to have references like that on hand ethically.
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#meatpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolor #quail #meat #painting #artgrpokc #ovacartist #queerartist

'Flesh of Quail'
Watercolor on Paper
18" x 24"
Reference courtesy of @bigteenus and @thegrandchaahee at the magical @nonesuchokc
Scan, framing and final photo courtesy of @evanbeasley at @ebphotollc
If you would like prints of this, let me know. If a more than five people are intersted, I'll starting carrying these prints regularly.
I would like to study raw meat more. If you want me to paint more raw meat, DM me reference images of meat you have.
I don't eat red meat or fish so it's hard for me to have references like that on hand ethically.
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#meatpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolor #quail #meat #painting #artgrpokc #ovacartist #queerartist

Baby's first reel 🎨
Here is a dive into how I'm making my micro watercolor painting buttons. You can try to catch some of these for FREE by entering into my art giveaway (ends Sept. 8th)!
I'll be stocking my website shop with these new babies very soon!
In the mean time, enjoy a grainy, dark process video 💫
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#artgrpokc #ovacartist #queerart #figurepainting #artreels #artprocessvideo #painting #figuredrawing #artgiveaway #okcartist

Baby's first reel 🎨
Here is a dive into how I'm making my micro watercolor painting buttons. You can try to catch some of these for FREE by entering into my art giveaway (ends Sept. 8th)!
I'll be stocking my website shop with these new babies very soon!
In the mean time, enjoy a grainy, dark process video 💫
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#artgrpokc #ovacartist #queerart #figurepainting #artreels #artprocessvideo #painting #figuredrawing #artgiveaway #okcartist

Check out my new(ish) piece at the freshly hung show at @arthallokc !
It's accompanied by some wonderful @artgrpokc work along with some stellar student works! It's all quite moody and dark this show and I'm all for it!
Be on the look out for a reception date at the end of July!
As usual, this is is 💥💥for sale💥💥
'reach for me'
Watercolor on panel-mounted paper
6" x 8"
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#artgrpokc
#ovacartist #art #painting #figurepainting #watercolor #figureddrawing

Check out my new(ish) piece at the freshly hung show at @arthallokc !
It's accompanied by some wonderful @artgrpokc work along with some stellar student works! It's all quite moody and dark this show and I'm all for it!
Be on the look out for a reception date at the end of July!
As usual, this is is 💥💥for sale💥💥
'reach for me'
Watercolor on panel-mounted paper
6" x 8"
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#artgrpokc
#ovacartist #art #painting #figurepainting #watercolor #figureddrawing

June was fun and fruitful!
Thanks ya'll for sticking it out with me all this time.
I know I'm bad at putting on airs (and also bad at pictures) but I appreciate you all for supporting such a scrappy artist.
I have been working on growing and getting better at socializing and hope July brings much more of that self building.
I have big plans and big dreams and you all help me make it feel possible when sometimes it's hard for me to.
I am better because of you and I am better because of our community.
Let's hang out 🙂
Oh, and while you are here, why don't you take a trip to @sunnydayzmuralfest Instagram so you can see how to donate to their efforts as they approach the final stretch of their fundraising goal which will help allow a space for women and non-binary people the space to make public art in Oklahoma City.
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#artgroup #ovacartist #figurepainter

June was fun and fruitful!
Thanks ya'll for sticking it out with me all this time.
I know I'm bad at putting on airs (and also bad at pictures) but I appreciate you all for supporting such a scrappy artist.
I have been working on growing and getting better at socializing and hope July brings much more of that self building.
I have big plans and big dreams and you all help me make it feel possible when sometimes it's hard for me to.
I am better because of you and I am better because of our community.
Let's hang out 🙂
Oh, and while you are here, why don't you take a trip to @sunnydayzmuralfest Instagram so you can see how to donate to their efforts as they approach the final stretch of their fundraising goal which will help allow a space for women and non-binary people the space to make public art in Oklahoma City.
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#artgroup #ovacartist #figurepainter

'stretch'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
11" x 14"
You can currently check out this new painting at the wonderful @equitybrewingco !
This piece and many of my other works at Equity are for sale and 10% of its profits go toward the Ukranian Relief Fund 🇺🇦
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#watercolor #painting #art #figurepainting #watercolorpainting #ovacartist #artgrpokc

'stretch'
Watercolor on Board Mounted Paper
11" x 14"
You can currently check out this new painting at the wonderful @equitybrewingco !
This piece and many of my other works at Equity are for sale and 10% of its profits go toward the Ukranian Relief Fund 🇺🇦
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#watercolor #painting #art #figurepainting #watercolorpainting #ovacartist #artgrpokc

Hey I'm back! And here's a new watercolor painting to celebrate!
While I've been away I've moved back home to Oklahoma City, gotten married to one rad human being and took a trip to the wonderous island of St. Lucia. Swipe to see pics!
I'm here again, ready to jump full force back into the beautiful Oklahoma Arts Communities!

Hey I'm back! And here's a new watercolor painting to celebrate!
While I've been away I've moved back home to Oklahoma City, gotten married to one rad human being and took a trip to the wonderous island of St. Lucia. Swipe to see pics!
I'm here again, ready to jump full force back into the beautiful Oklahoma Arts Communities!

COVID has made things really hard. One of those things is trying to connect with students and teach them painting through a computer screen. I just want to take a moment to celebrate and congratulate the work of the wonderful and creative group of students I had the pleasure to teach this semester. They constantly inspired me and charged me back up with their ideas and positive energy throughout this wild fucking time. Let me also point out that all but one of these students were not even art majors! Many of them picked up a paint brush for the first time this semester. I could not be more proud and humbled by their talent, creativity and drive these past few months. I wanted to share a few of the many wonderful things that were created in our class. To the class, you all rock and have such bright futures ahead of you, I can see it already! Thanks for making my last semester of teaching something to cherish.
4th image is by Ethan Orejula.

COVID has made things really hard. One of those things is trying to connect with students and teach them painting through a computer screen. I just want to take a moment to celebrate and congratulate the work of the wonderful and creative group of students I had the pleasure to teach this semester. They constantly inspired me and charged me back up with their ideas and positive energy throughout this wild fucking time. Let me also point out that all but one of these students were not even art majors! Many of them picked up a paint brush for the first time this semester. I could not be more proud and humbled by their talent, creativity and drive these past few months. I wanted to share a few of the many wonderful things that were created in our class. To the class, you all rock and have such bright futures ahead of you, I can see it already! Thanks for making my last semester of teaching something to cherish.
4th image is by Ethan Orejula.

I have been so humbled by the positive reaction I have got from not an entrance or an exit.
I am so grateful for the Buffalo community, y'all really know how to make a Oklahoman feel at home!
Keep an eye out for a mid-way, intimate reception in early April! 🥳✨🎨

not an entrance or an exit will be on view at Box Gallery in downtown Buffalo, NY from March 12th to April 18th. DM @boxgallery_667 or me for a viewing.

These works are pursuing heavy senses of disconnection within the familiar elements of the human form. Through the delicate, translucent medium of watercolor, I am constantly finding ways to connect liminal and uncanny environments into the flesh; pushing what we identify as humanness into a space that is alien to us. The paintings live in a strange place where we almost recognize something, but that something is not quite there anymore. I am exploring the incomprehensible landscape of human existence; a reality that feels familiar, yet we cannot fully recognize. I emotionally translate themes of nostalgia, memory and abnormality through the intimate and ancient process of paint on paper. I celebrate the mundane and liminal essence of being alive that is often camouflaged to hide its uncanny, yet unexpectedly poignant nature.

The entire gallery is also viewable from the street if you happen to be walking around Main Street!

I will be around Main Street and Box this Saturday if anyone wants to pop by and chat!

Thanks for all the support y'all.
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#art
#figurepainting
#ubartscollaboratory #painting #watercolorpainting #buffaloart #ubdeptart

I have been so humbled by the positive reaction I have got from not an entrance or an exit.
I am so grateful for the Buffalo community, y'all really know how to make a Oklahoman feel at home!
Keep an eye out for a mid-way, intimate reception in early April! 🥳✨🎨

not an entrance or an exit will be on view at Box Gallery in downtown Buffalo, NY from March 12th to April 18th. DM @boxgallery_667 or me for a viewing.

These works are pursuing heavy senses of disconnection within the familiar elements of the human form. Through the delicate, translucent medium of watercolor, I am constantly finding ways to connect liminal and uncanny environments into the flesh; pushing what we identify as humanness into a space that is alien to us. The paintings live in a strange place where we almost recognize something, but that something is not quite there anymore. I am exploring the incomprehensible landscape of human existence; a reality that feels familiar, yet we cannot fully recognize. I emotionally translate themes of nostalgia, memory and abnormality through the intimate and ancient process of paint on paper. I celebrate the mundane and liminal essence of being alive that is often camouflaged to hide its uncanny, yet unexpectedly poignant nature.

The entire gallery is also viewable from the street if you happen to be walking around Main Street!

I will be around Main Street and Box this Saturday if anyone wants to pop by and chat!

Thanks for all the support y'all.
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#art
#figurepainting
#ubartscollaboratory #painting #watercolorpainting #buffaloart #ubdeptart

I just wanted to make the official announcement that my thesis collection of watercolor paintings titled not an entrance or an exit will be on view at Box Gallery in downtown Buffalo, NY from March 12th to April 18th.

These works are pursuing heavy senses of disconnection within the familiar elements of the human form. Through the delicate, translucent medium of watercolor, I am constantly finding ways to connect liminal and uncanny environments into the flesh; pushing what we identify as humanness into a space that is alien to us. The paintings live in a strange place where we almost recognize something, but that something is not quite there anymore. I am exploring the incomprehensible landscape of human existence; a reality that feels familiar, yet we cannot fully recognize. I emotionally translate themes of nostalgia, memory and abnormality through the intimate and ancient process of paint on paper. I celebrate the mundane and liminal essence of being alive that is often camouflaged to hide its uncanny, yet unexpectedly poignant nature.

The exhibition is on view by appointment. You can schedule a showing with the Hostel Buffalo Niagara or I can give a personal viewing any time. The entire gallery is also viewable from the street if you happen to be walking around Main Street!

There will be a tentative little reception in early April to celebrate and I would love to see some Buffalo folks there! I will keep you posted on the decided date.

I will be around Main Street this Saturday viewing some other exhibitions and I am happy to take anyone to the show if they want to join the caravan!

Thanks for all the support y'all.
Images: @jppierre
Promotional design: @chad.eggar
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#art
#figurepainting
#ubartscollaboratory #painting #watercolorpainting #buffaloart #ubdeptart

I just wanted to make the official announcement that my thesis collection of watercolor paintings titled not an entrance or an exit will be on view at Box Gallery in downtown Buffalo, NY from March 12th to April 18th.

These works are pursuing heavy senses of disconnection within the familiar elements of the human form. Through the delicate, translucent medium of watercolor, I am constantly finding ways to connect liminal and uncanny environments into the flesh; pushing what we identify as humanness into a space that is alien to us. The paintings live in a strange place where we almost recognize something, but that something is not quite there anymore. I am exploring the incomprehensible landscape of human existence; a reality that feels familiar, yet we cannot fully recognize. I emotionally translate themes of nostalgia, memory and abnormality through the intimate and ancient process of paint on paper. I celebrate the mundane and liminal essence of being alive that is often camouflaged to hide its uncanny, yet unexpectedly poignant nature.

The exhibition is on view by appointment. You can schedule a showing with the Hostel Buffalo Niagara or I can give a personal viewing any time. The entire gallery is also viewable from the street if you happen to be walking around Main Street!

There will be a tentative little reception in early April to celebrate and I would love to see some Buffalo folks there! I will keep you posted on the decided date.

I will be around Main Street this Saturday viewing some other exhibitions and I am happy to take anyone to the show if they want to join the caravan!

Thanks for all the support y'all.
Images: @jppierre
Promotional design: @chad.eggar
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#art
#figurepainting
#ubartscollaboratory #painting #watercolorpainting #buffaloart #ubdeptart

'mildew and excitement'
Watercolor on Paper
35" x 27"
Started and finished this big guy in an act of sudden energy over the past two days.
Upcoming solo show will be announced soon and this piece + seven others will be in it! Keep an eye out if you're in the Buffalo area any time soon!
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University at Buffalo MFA 2021
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#watercolorpainting
#watercolor #figurepainting #figuredrawing #contemporaryart #figurativeart #mfa #buffaloart #oklahomaartist #ovacmember #painting #napemergingartistgrant

'mildew and excitement'
Watercolor on Paper
35" x 27"
Started and finished this big guy in an act of sudden energy over the past two days.
Upcoming solo show will be announced soon and this piece + seven others will be in it! Keep an eye out if you're in the Buffalo area any time soon!
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University at Buffalo MFA 2021
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#watercolorpainting
#watercolor #figurepainting #figuredrawing #contemporaryart #figurativeart #mfa #buffaloart #oklahomaartist #ovacmember #painting #napemergingartistgrant

rabid bits of time
Watercolor on Paper
17" x 24.25"
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#watercolor #watercolorpainting #figurepainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #art

rabid bits of time
Watercolor on Paper
17" x 24.25"
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#watercolor #watercolorpainting #figurepainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #art

A still from a little handdrawn GIF I made.
See it in action: https://giphy.com/gifs/sOhQtiyW2uo1uea5yY
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#art #sketch #animationart
#drawing #digitaldrawing #gifanimation

A still from a little handdrawn GIF I made.
See it in action: https://giphy.com/gifs/sOhQtiyW2uo1uea5yY
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#art #sketch #animationart
#drawing #digitaldrawing #gifanimation

Tune in to tomorrow's live stream starting at 7pm EST from the SEFF: Binghamton film festival. One of my films will be shown a little after 7pm EST.
Check out the stream on their Facebook event page. Link in promo. @seffbing

Tune in to tomorrow's live stream starting at 7pm EST from the SEFF: Binghamton film festival. One of my films will be shown a little after 7pm EST.
Check out the stream on their Facebook event page. Link in promo. @seffbing

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