burnedmi1k

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“miso cute.”

2025.

this piece is a tribute to my adorable kitten named soup. she came into my family’s life and quickly touched our hearts, but unfortunately, she passed away just weeks after we met and started caring for her. after her vet visit, she was prescribed medication, but sadly, she didn’t make it. i created this piece to memorialize her forever.

soup was such a vocal little thing for her size, and she loved warm places and food. i thought it would be cute to animate her in a warm bowl of fresh ramen, meowing just like she always did! i titled the piece “miso cute” because miso is a common flavor used in ramen, and soup was just the cutest!

i’m excited to share that this piece is featured in issue 23 of botticelli magazine! you can view the digital version of the magazine on their website at http://botticellimagazine.com, and be sure to check out the video they posted of this piece on their youtube channel at https://youtu.be/pX315tH1zV8?si=L4pAGZsimJPrnEav.pAGZsimJPrnEav.

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“the nesting nook.”

2025. digital illustration. 22 in. x 22 in.

i am thrilled to finally share my bandana design from my pattern design and digital surface class! we had the task of creating a bandana, and i chose to focus on chickens.

i made each side of the bandana a different color and featured various chickens, so you can style it in multiple ways to suit your outfit for the day! i’m also excited to announce that my piece won our class contest! we held a vote on which bandanas should be made into actual products, and mine was one of the few chosen.

if you look at the second photo, you can see one of my family’s chickens, vanilla, wearing the bandana!

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i’m happy to share my final project from my pattern design and digital surface class! for our final assignment, each of us was paired with a classmate who acted as our art director. they provided guidance on how they wanted the pattern collection to be designed, and we had to create it according to their vision.

my assigned art director requested a collection of patterns inspired by mother goose. they gave me a lot of creative freedom, and i really enjoyed bringing their overall vision to life. i decided to title this collection “the gentle world of mother goose,” and i think it turned out beautifully. my classmate loved the patterns and said they matched exactly what they had envisioned!

overall, this final project was a lot of fun to work on! i feel it provided me with real-world experience working with a classmate as my art director, and i am delighted with the result.

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“barnyard bliss.”

2025. digital illustration. 19 in. x 13 in.

hello everyone! this piece is one of my final projects from last semester in my perspective class. i’ve recently developed a fondness for chickens since my family got some, so i wanted to create an illustration that includes them. this piece is also very nostalgic for me, as i grew up in the countryside surrounded by farmhouses. i hope you like it!

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presenting my latest pattern design, “hoppy memories.” with a heavy heart, i share the passing of my beloved white tree frog, ding dong. in his honor, i created this pattern to celebrate our shared joyful moments and help me navigate my grief. he was a playful companion and truly deserves to be remembered beautifully <3

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hello everyone, happy fall! i’m delighted to share my first fall-themed artwork of the season. this is my first project for my pattern design digital and surface class. i opted for a halloween theme, as it’s the season and my favorite time of year! i’ve named this collection “whimsical frights.” which pattern is your favorite?

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“space transgression.”

2024. digital illustration. 12 in. x 9 in.

i’ve been delighted to see the gravity falls fandom so active lately! as a long-time fan, i couldn't resist joining in and creating some fan art. i’m looking forward to getting the book of bill so i can read it. it was really enjoyable to draw bill again after a couple of years, and it felt like i was reconnecting with my childhood self while working on this piece. it was a very nostalgic experience!

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i'm excited to share this commissioned artwork i created for eltystuffs ! it was a delight to work on this piece. thank you for commissioning me! drawing your confetti furby baby in such an adorable scene was a true pleasure.

currently, i am accepting digital illustration commissions. if you're interested in commissioning a piece, please get in touch with me via dm or email me at burnedmilk@xiera.art!

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“the mishap muse.”

2024. digital illustration. 4 in. x 5 in.

i wanted to participate in the current trend of drawing miku with a side ponytail. i find it amazing how artists have turned a potentially distressing event - the loss of a pigtail from a miku figure - into an enjoyable art trend. here is my take on it. i hope you like it!

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“galactic gaze.”

2024. digital illustration. 9 in. x 12 in.

i am pleased to present this artwork to the talented starseed animation studios, who graciously invited me to serve as their guest artist!

starseed animation studio is an independent animation studio that is in the process of launching the series "cosmic travelers," which is set in a well-established science fiction universe featuring a compelling narrative and captivating characters. the subject of my illustration is aria, a particular favorite of mine. i highly recommend visiting their website and viewing the trailer for this upcoming series!

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“cinnamon sippin’ chai.”

2024. digital illustration. 12 in. x 9 in.

hello everyone! i created this delightful still life to practice using the fantastic new oil paint brushes i recently purchased from artworkbygabrielle on etsy. these brushes were an absolute pleasure to work with, and i wholeheartedly recommend them. in this composition, i chose to showcase my new 2005 coffee furby alongside a delicious iced chai from cafe 19. this piece was purchased by two baristas from cafe 19 and is currently displayed at their west milton location!

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"cooked.”

2024. digital illustration. 12 in. x 9 in.

this is the first piece i created to kick off my summer break. i felt inspired to draw everyone's favorite lazy egg, gudetama!

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"pride fish.”

2023. gouache on watercolor paper. 12 in. x 9 in.

happy pride month, everyone! this is the first piece i've ever created using gouache, and i’m pleased with how it turned out. i put a unique spin on clownfish by transforming them into actual clowns. to coordinate with the rainbow fish in the center, i've used the colors of various pride flags for all the other fish. 

i’m excited to share that this piece is featured in "chroma: best of ccad 2024," an art show at ccad, as well as in issue 20 of botticelli magazine! you can view the digital version of the magazine on their website at http://botticellimagazine.com.

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"unconventional.”

2023. mixed media on watercolor paper. 21 in. x 13 in.

"unconventional" is a representation of the unique aspects of my personality and interests that may appear unconventional or odd to others. this piece is meant to emphasize and showcase the diverse elements that contribute to shaping my identity and individuality. "unconventional" serves as a celebration of my authenticity and the things that make me who i am.

i created this piece for my watercolor class! i had so much fun collaging and incorporating the many things that i love. the second slide features my work in a pop-up art exhibition hosted by my professor. our whole class had the chance to showcase a piece of our work from the class, and this is the one i chose!

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"through the looking glass.”

2023. digital illustration. 8.5 in. x 11 in.

i created this piece as a gift for my sister, mysticalmariesworld. i illustrated her as alice because she loves "alice in wonderland" and enjoys cosplaying. i highly recommend checking out her artwork at mythicalzelda; she creates the most colorful and mystical pieces!

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"i can’t escape myself.”

2023. mixed media on watercolor paper. 18 in. x 12 in.

this piece reflects my daily struggle with visual disability. i underwent surgery for esotropia when i was 16, which is typically performed in early childhood. my family had to search extensively to find a qualified doctor who could perform the surgery. i’m happy to report that the surgery was a success; however, i now experience severe light sensitivity, pain, and temporary loss of vision if i overexert my eyes.

every day, i wake up knowing that the pain will gradually intensify as the day goes on, and by nighttime, i find myself forced to sleep through the discomfort. on a brighter note, i’m proud to share that this piece was featured in issue 22 of botticelli magazine! you can view the digital version of the magazine on their website at http://botticellimagazine.com.

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"the first bite.”

2023. mixed media on illustration board. 9 in. x 12 in.

this piece is an illustration of my chunky cat, cupcake. i depicted her eating cheeto puffs on my family's living room couch, which is her favorite spot to relax while i watch tv. i believe this artwork captures her personality perfectly, and she approves! when i showed her the illustration, she rolled around in delight. i’m excited to announce that this piece was featured in "chroma: best of ccad 2024," an art show at ccad.