#alexakarabin

[metz-n-matteo]

Just hung my 3 new gorgeous Alexa Arabin mini insect frames! Sooo love her work! Check out her artwork @alexakarabin or https://alexak.com/ ~ Matteo

[alexakarabin]

Check out @ariadneceramicart Anna Ill’s Spring Moon Bear next to my moon!!!!! 🥰🌚 I am so in love! If you love my work, you will gush over Anna’s amazing work. She is also one of the curators for the show, called Equinox. People near and far, keep your eyes and ears peeled for more on this exhibition. It will be open by appointment at Ninth Wave Studio, but we are doing a lot of virtual things to make up for the lack of a formal show opening. . . .Both of these pieces are available for purchase. Let me know if you are interested and I will put your in contact with the gallery. . . #equinox #bearart #bears #springbear #annaill #alexakarabin #moonart #moons #natureart #ninthwavestudio #lunaart #natureartists #bearsandbirds #bearsandmoons #mixedmedia #mixedmediaexhibition #kalamazooartists #kalamazooartist #kalamazooart #arthop #kalamazooarthop #westmichigan #westmichiganart #ceramicbear #ceramicart #painting #moonpainting #equinoxart (at Ninth Wave Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEci0CUHasR/?igshid=1hfiyfy5by4l1

[stillachickenbitch]

I just got the most amazing piece from my favorite professional artist, @alexakarabin and ohhhhhhh my god I'm dying it looks infinitely better in person(& it looks p fabulous in picture format!!!!) I cannot recommend her art enough, it's beautiful and very reasonably priced. High-key wanna use my 25% off coupon rn but.... No money 🙁

[alexakarabin]

Green Cicada for 2020. Day ?/100. I’m confused. I have been painting every day, but I was interrupted by a commission that I won’t be able to share for a bit, and I am still working on the Luna moth. They always take me a long time to finish, so what can you do. Honestly, this 100 day project is just keeping me working and that makes me happy. If I wasn’t doing it, I don’t know if I would choose to paint right now. Sometimes life is so tumultuous, you need the push. The project is my push right now. 💚 . . . . . #the100dayproject #100dayproject #painting #goldart #my100daysofpainting #my100daysofpainting2020 #alexakarabin #naturelovers #cicada #cicadaart #insectart #cicadaemergence #transition #insect #greencicada #aceo https://www.instagram.com/p/B_1J8tWnpeF/?igshid=1w7g4o5r47nhh

[alexakarabin]

Well, the deer was supposed to travel around to some exhibitions, but since I don’t have plans for her anymore, I decided to list her for sale on my website. If for anything at all, so you can get up close and personal with her through the zoom/close-up function and read the story about how she came about! My shop will update at 7:00pm on Friday and I will also do an Instagram Live at the same time. You don’t have to buy anything to join the party! So bring some questions and let’s talk about art! . . . . . #thedeer #artwork #deer #deerart #lifecycle #insects #natureart #entomology #dandelion #photosybthesisproject #alexakarabin #entomology #kalamazoo #the100dayproject #saicalumni https://www.instagram.com/p/B_26pZoHp7c/?igshid=14qs9v9ob05ms

[alexakarabin]

Custom framed print of Photosynthesis, going to her new home soon! I still have 8x10s available in my shop. If you want something custom framed, send me an email. Alexa@alexakarabin.com . . . . . . #art #painting #printmedia #printmaking #archivalpigmentprint #photosynthesis #lifecycle #sunart #stars #lunamoth #figurepainting #alexakarabin #alexak #kalamazoo https://www.instagram.com/p/B85Im9KHS15/?igshid=1agfo9toch7v2

[alexakarabin]

My shop is updated and here are a few of my new pieces! Go check it out!!!! Alexak.com/gallery . . . . . #gardenspider #art #kalamazooartist #kalamazoo #the100dayproject #insects #arachnids #spiders #naturelover #sunart #moonart #alexakarabin https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8nc9wHYAg/?igshid=1tzi37kcs368e

[alexakarabin]

Today starts the fabulous @Joannahawker's #MarchMeetTheMaker! I usually participate in this challenge, because it gives me awesome things to talk about! And it is a wonderful community. I suggest you follow the hashtag, because you will discover all kinds of creative and unique businesses out there (folllllow it). . Today's prompt is #favouritetomake! This is a hard one for me to answer in a simple way. I am by no means a purist. I like to make all kinds of things that fall in the realm of fine art. And I just go with the flow when it comes to what I do. Right now, I mostly enjoy making watercolor paintings with adornment. I enjoy making my own materials, though. So it's all mixed media. I guess that's what I would say about it? I used to be a printmaker, and I am getting back into that. I also like working with metal and jewelry. . . . #meetthemaker #abouttheartist #favoritemake #art #artstudio #painting #handmade #nature #insectart #entomology #meeetthemaker2019 #heytheremaker #alexakarabin #artist #madebyme #calledtobecreative #inspiredbynature #handmadeintheusa #my100daysofwritingsomething #the100dayproject #lunamoth #artforsale #glitter #gold https://www.instagram.com/p/BufOMbgBz_p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hzezm3hlwdup

[alexakarabin]

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Testing about my first ink made for #inktober! I have no idea what I will use this blue for. But it was fun to make. 🤩. . . . . . . #blue #inktober2018 #painting #inkpainting #sparkle #glitter #nature #gardening #artforthehome #studio #gallery #alexakarabin #kalamazoo #grandrapids #detroit #chicago #saicalumni https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVhnr1ht6l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kz7fq7iqwazc

[alexakarabin]

Today’s #meetthemakerweek prompt is product range. Considering I am an artist, I hate thinking about what I make as a product! Everything I make is literally moments of my life. But, I also want my work to feel attainable! When you say fine art, it can scare some people away as elitist or unattainable. It has always been my goal to make work for the people, something everyone can take a piece of. That being said, I love gold and intricate things, so sometimes it can get pricey. That is why I now have works available in my shop that are a variety of prices. These are a few of the things I still have available! Alexak.com . . . . . . #heytheremaker #womenmaker #thisisme #behindthename #whatsinaname #alexakarabin #alexak #itsallinthename #makersgonnamake #handmade #storybehindthename #creativemaker #handmadebusiness #painter #painting #watercolor #girlbosstibe #girlboss #oakleaf #oaktree #art https://www.instagram.com/p/B5obiy2HjzK/?igshid=cm6ahus1d7st

[alexakarabin]

Paint with me! Book of Paper for Painting ACEOs

A booklet of 100% cotton paper, ready to paint on. This is the same paper I use to create my tiny paintings. It will accept my handmade watercolors wonderfully. The booklet is 4.5’’ high and 2.5’’ wide, and has a perforated edge for easy tearing so the sheet is standard ACEO size. Small is 5 sheets, and Large is 20

Artist trading cards (ATCs) and Art Cards, Editions and Originals (ACEOs) are small artworks that are 2.5’’x3.5’’ (64mm x 89mm), the size of a standard trading card. The idea of an artist trading card was conceived by Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemannin 1997, who created 1,200 artworks that were displayed and then traded for artwork made by the viewers/ participants. The format was later picked up by other artists, and became an eBay phenomena, with participating artists of all levels, all over the world selling their small artworks. I was drawn to this format as a collector first. When I was young, I could afford original art! That was amazing to me! And it was tiny, and easy to move from apartment to apartment. And the best part of small art, is it speaks volumes in its intimacy. It is an experience to hold an original artwork in the palm of your hand. I have made over 500 of these little paintings that are out there in the world, and now I am asking you to join in on the fun. Create with me!  

Instructions: 

Tear off the paper before you paint! It’s just easier that way. Load the watercolor paint with water, and wait 3 minutes for the paint to reconstitute. Sketch out your design with a pencil. Load the area you are painting with water, then load your brush with paint, and introduce it to the paper. Have fun. Experiment. Have successes AND failures. That is learning! Tag me @alexakarabin and find other artists participating #alexakartchallenge #aceo #smallart

[alexakarabin]

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Sorry this is so shaky! Today I am attempting to document this piece! It’s harder than it looks! I am used to documenting small pieces. 😬☺️You can kind of get a better idea for her sparkle, though. She really does change at every angle. . . . . . . . #artistsoninstagram #artistsontumblr #entomology #nature #natureinspired #glasspainting #watercolor #watercoloronpanel #goldleaf #gilded #goldleafart #gildedart #gold #sparkle #glitterart #glass #sun #sunpainting #butterflyart #insectart #biology #alexakarabin #spiderart #cicada #cicadaart #mothart #moths #beeart #beekeeping https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uaau_n43-/?igshid=11j1qi6tdfgrx

[alexakarabin]

As a thank you to my followers, I am hosting my first ever Instagram giveaway! Find me over there @alexakarabin The winner will receive a small original painting of their choice from my website ($40 value). . The giveaway will close on Saturday, March 17 at noon. I will pick a winner Saturday night. . . . #artistsofinstagram #michigandecor #originalart #meetthemaker #meettheartist #kalamazoo #inkpainting #entomology #insectart #insect #beetle #beetleart #artgiveaway #decorgiveaway #biology #biologyart #sciart #natureart #bee #beeart (at Kalamazoo, Michigan)

[alexakarabin]

Ink painting with salt, metallic pigment, and silver leaf. It is so hard to photograph these pieces with the silver leaf, but at least the image looks good. I am now on Society6 if you want some swag with my art on it! https://society6.com/alexakarabin

[jlucienfelswift]

[[Credit for the art goes to Alexa Karabin (@alexakarabin). All its levels of detail and accuracy are beyond amazing!!!]]

I 100% agree, @stillachickenbitch! I can most definitely see Fel having an human skull sketch on his office wall alongside other anatomical sketches.

Almost there. #inkpainting #skull #skullart #skeleton #artwork #wip #artwork #oddities #anatomyart