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I want to paint a more loving future. For them.

Photos of my kids at Seattle Pride 2018 (our first Pride Festival) and Tacoma Pride 2023.

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The funny thing about this part of the story is that it was not, in fact, May. Frog just missed his boyfriend, so he tore pages off the calendar to get Toad out of bed early.

Frog and Toad are Friends

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This sticker is SUCH a vibe!

Finally got back to finishing some Good Omens-inspired fan art stickers (and likely eventually tshirts, but I'm not there yet). I've got five so far, with three more waiting for me to come color them. Take a look if that strikes your fancy; would love to know what people think.

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Remember the post I made about how I think community is the answer to the problems we face?

I had a flash of inspiration on how to put that into practice.

I want to extend an offer to my fellow queer makers, artists, creators and small businesses: if you send me something from your shop, I'll send you something from my shop, and we can cross-promote each other.

I'm serious.

Sometimes it can be hard for us to boast about ourselves, but boasting about a fellow queer artist? That feels *life giving.*

If you're queer and you're here, slide into my DMs and let's work out a trade.

Let's Support Each Other!!

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This May Calico Jill is enjoying watching kites fly in the sky!

As I was sketching this calendar, I felt inspired to make a fandom version as well, this time for the Baldur's Gate 3 fandom. So this month you have two calendar download options: one with Calico Jill, and one with Karlach, the big red lovable tiefling from BG3!!

The dragon kite has a broken horn, just like Karlach.

If Baldur's Gate 3 lovers sign up for my Patreon, I will continue to make calendar printables with BG3 characters. So if you sign up, be sure to tell me who your favs are. (And if your fav is KARLACH I am more than happy to keep drawing her!!)

Sign up for my Patreon here.

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I almost forgot: here's the link to my shop: https://darlingillustrations.com/store/

Yesterday I made a post in which I shared that I believe Community is the answer to the struggles we currently face. I'm not really sure how to put that into action, but I want to try an experiment.

I am not the only person in need, but I have art and you have charities you are passionate about. If you purchase anything from my shop between now and the end of the month (April 2024), I will donate a portion of the order to the charity of your choosing.

To do this: leave a comment in the notes section of the order to tell me the amount you want donated and what charity you want it sent to. I will screenshot a confirmation of the donation and email it to you.

Let's do some good in the world.

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Yesterday I made a post in which I shared that I believe Community is the answer to the struggles we currently face. I'm not really sure how to put that into action, but I want to try an experiment.

I am not the only person in need, but I have art and you have charities you are passionate about. If you purchase anything from my shop between now and the end of the month (April 2024), I will donate a portion of the order to the charity of your choosing.

To do this: leave a comment in the notes section of the order to tell me the amount you want donated and what charity you want it sent to. I will screenshot a confirmation of the donation and email it to you.

Let's do some good in the world.

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i still think the answer is community

i think the answer is: Community

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one of my shops made a pot on instagram complaining that they are getting too many emails from sellers asking for orders.

there are many shops that have closed in the last 6 months.

my best shops have shared with me that this retail season is incredibly slow.

there's price gouging and rent increases and idk about you but my tax money still hasnt hit my bank

i think the answer is: Community

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i don't know how i will pay my bills, but i had an email from a student who found my stickers in a shop. they hunted me down on the internet until they found my online shop bc they wanted to buy from me direct. that's one sale closer to paying rent.

it;s not enough and it;s more than enough at the same time

i think the answer is: Community

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i emailed a lot of shops this week to see if i cold get some new wholesale orders. i didn't. but this charity asked if i'd make a donation of art to their fundraiser, and i said yes.

i think the answer is: Community

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i think the answer is: Community

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OMG thank you all SO MUCH for reblogging this!!! [ weeping crying emoji ]

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💃 Join 💃 My 💃 Patreon 💃

🕺 I 🕺 Make 🕺 Fun 🕺 Art 🕺 For 🕺 You 🕺 To 🕺 Download 🕺

💃 and 💃 Your 💃 Support 💃 Helps 💃 Stabilize 💃 My 💃 Income 💃

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PREORDERS ARE NOW LIVE ON MY SITE!!!

Two Moms Are Better Than One

[ watercolor and ink on 8 x 10 inch hot-press watercolor paper ]

Art Prints and Notecards will be coming to my shop soon!!

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Two Moms Are Better Than One

[ watercolor and ink on 8 x 10 inch hot-press watercolor paper ]

Art Prints and Notecards will be coming to my shop soon!!

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Two Moms Are Better Than One

[ watercolor and ink on 8 x 10 inch hot-press watercolor paper ]

Art Prints and Notecards will be coming to my shop soon!!