Rustypuppy

Author. Artist. Introvert. Nostr Artstr Challenges Host.

Sep 18, 2025

#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work ……

#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work … After many variations, I decided on this placement for the stained text papers. Also put needed supplies in easy reach. Was futzing about placement and decided to use a colored pencil to literally mark the outline of where the papers

#2026calendarchallenge - Bear background work ……
Sep 17, 2025

How it started.

How it started.

How it started. How it ended. My counter teas have been tamed. #teastr #organizing 🫖☕️🍵…

Sep 17, 2025

Stupendous clouds today.…

Stupendous clouds today.…

Stupendous clouds today. Also, some folks Halloween decorations aren’t ripe yet. #touchgrass #thebigblueroom #outside #clouds #halloween…

Sep 16, 2025

#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻…

#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻…

#2026calendarchallenge - New week, same bear 🐻 Used Sharpie pen to darken darks and increase contrast on bear illustration and colored with Copic markers. Researched vintage illustration and text. Printed and stained with Distress Inks.

Sep 13, 2025

I did some background work across…

I did some background work across…

I did some background work across all 12 art boards for my #2026calendarchallenge First, paint with watered down Liquitex Parchment color acrylic ink … which leaves visible brushstrokes. Second, push sea sponge into paint