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“Adoration: A Ghost Story”

✨Hurt/Comfort

✨Paranormal Bond

✨Angst with a Happy Ending

✨Serial Killer Mystery

✨Ghost Stories

✨Folklore

✨Folk Horror

✨Polyamory

✨Specific Character Slow Burn (or is it?)

✨First Person POV

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Please forgive me for ranting, but...I am so tired of AI. Just so tired. I don't want Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, or Meta AI, or whatever other energy-sucking, water-wasting, mediocrity-spewing LLM is currently being thrust upon me. I just want to be left alone to create in peace.

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Any advice would be welcome!

Note: My time-lapse videos seem to be a bit lower quality and aren't my favorite. I want to be able to record myself physically drawing on my tablet.

Thank you in advance!

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In addition to my other rewards, my Art Collector tier includes an original mini painting every month. Browse my Patreon rewards to learn more!

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Like to charge reblog to cast

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"It's ok to disappoint people." has got to be MOST powerful, life changing advice I have ever heard.

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I feel like the sound adds a little something, so here’s the YouTube short. 🤗

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My painting, “Where do I begin?” is showing in the Chestnuts and Pearls group art show, “What’s Happening” through August 30th.

Check out the “Resources” section on my Linktree. I want to add to this list.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and powerless, the ACLU has links to quickly and easily send messages to your representatives.

Most of my posts are about my art and fiction. If you’ve just found my page, you should also know that I support:

1. Free Palestine

2. Black Lives Matter

3. LGBTQ+ Rights

4. D.E.I.

5. Pro-Choice

6. No Censorship

7. Dismantle ICE

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Statements or questions made in bad faith will be completely ignored, and abusive responses will be deleted and blocked.

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Stickers!!

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I haven't seen this version anywhere so I made one!

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We don't need to send letters as often, so now it can feel special instead of simply utilitarian.

I love getting mail that isn't a bill or an obligation. I love pretty stationery and notecards. I love stickers and little details.

I need to send more letters.

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Here’s a peek at the cicada drawing study that lead to my “Transformation” Bookmarks.

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The words we don't say.

9x12 inches

Ink and watercolors

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• A Mermaid Moon •

lavera.grace

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✨ Art Tip ✨

I painted this area too dark to add the yellow watercolors I need for this commission. Here’s how I fixed it.

First, I prepped the area with water before painting the leaf sections using white India Ink.

After the ink dried, I added the first layer of yellow watercolor.

Then I added another layer of white ink to individual leaves.

Finally, I added a layer of brighter yellow over the individual leaves.

Here’s the progress so far. What do you think?

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There's still time to subscribe for my July Art Mail!

✨Sticker of the Month (Sticker Collector Tier):

“The Gathering” Sparkle Stickers are elliptical, 1x2-inch, vinyl stickers.

✨Bookmark of the Month (Bookworm Tier):

“The Fireflies” bookmarks feature a silver moon and stars in a bright sky, as golden fireflies flit across a dark forest silhouette. Each bookmark is handpainted.

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“The Gathering” notecard comes with an envelope and is blank inside for messages.

(BTW I don't recommend you use the IOS Patreon app for purchases because it costs more. I would use your device browser.) 🤗

My July Art Mail features summer nights illuminated by bonfires, fireflies, and moonlit skies.

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