#auntieshavethebestjobs

[mabgravesart]

Our sweet friend (and incredible glass artist) @gregory.thompson.7 made us these beautiful hand-blown planet ornaments, but I felt like they were too pretty to just let them fade into the tree! I took a strange piece of root driftwood, strung them as a mobile and hung it above Ransoms bed. The moon piece glows and reflects ofc the others in the dark. Thank you so much Greg! You’re the sweetest! 😭💕🌕🌎🌑💫✨#glassart #planets #mabsartthrobs #auntieshavethebestjobs https://www.instagram.com/p/B6cRO1cnSAY/?igshid=1xayiwqikub3n

[patrisulli]

Throwback to this little fairy I painted back in 2010, when another little fairy came into my life 💛🌈🦋🌸✨ . #auntieshavethebestjobs #fairy #fairygarden #magic #garden #spirit #forest #love #in2013agnomearrived #oilpainting #painting #artistagram #artistsoninstagram #contemporaryart #artecontemporaneo #artemoderno #modernart #contemporaryartist #illustration #art #kunst #sketch #artgram #instaart #artwork #artcollector #instaartist #patriciasullivandearmas

[agirlandhercity]

Bowlin with the homies #auntieshavethebestjobs

[hedofedo-blog]

#scream #screamqueens #auntielifeisthebestlife #auntie #auntielife #auntieshavethebestjobs (at P.F. Chang's)

[meechefindsfit-blog]

Another beautiful night at Stough Canyon. Tonight I was joined by Grace, Dax, and of course Shir-el. We met some of the members of the Armenian Hiking Society who absolutely loved the wee babe. While everyone was chatting I did some leg & booty bodyweight exercises 🍑 . . . . . . . . . . #stoughcanyon #verdugomountains #52hikechallenge2017 #52hikechallenge #hike13 #GWHLA #girlswhohikela #girlswhohike #adventureamigas #hikehikebaby #auntieshavethebestjobs #hike #viewsfromahike (at Stough Canyon Nature Center)

[samianneart]

"Draw me and my cousin, Auntie! And colour it." Quick ten minute doodle for my niece. #auntieshavethebestjobs #atc #cousins #chameleonpens #quicksketch

[a-carax]

Día de tía 🐄😳👶🐢🐈🐁🐤🐑 #auntie #tia #auntieshavethebestjobs #baby #family

[artofmaggiejo]

I am not good at making up anatomy, especially in children! So models are always needed. This is my niece being a good little model for me at her grandparents house #WIP #model #art #auntieshavethebestjobs #instaart #yesthebowisreallyahairbrush

[mabgravesart]

Here’s my Auntie Edition gift guide for those of you looking for fun and unique gifts for creative kids in your life. These suggestions are all for the 8 and up age ranges. I have 8 fairy goddaughters and one nephew, and as they get older gift giving gets tricky! There’s NOTHING worse than giving a special gift to a kid you love, only to instantly realize they grew out of that phase a year ago and you’re now the out-of-touch old lady. Every child is unique, but I tried to pick a few things that would be a pretty universally good idea for any creative kid. Ransom has never liked the “kid” art supplies (chunky crayons, get outta town!). Even when he was a toddler, he always wanted to use real supplies like mine. Two of my favorite brands @legionpaper and @sennelier1887 offer mini paper sets and pocket sized watercolor palettes that are perfect gifts for kids - they’re serious art supplies, but at an affordable range (especially if you need to get 8 of them! 😂💕). @attayumfactory’s Vampires vs. Unicorns game is the reigning family favorite this year - it’s the best. Move the pieces closer together if you’ve got slightly younger kids, or farther for more challenge! If you’ve got tricky pre-teen/teenage kids you’re stumped on, try drawing books like @camilladerrico’s Pop Manga drawing- which has personality, encouragement, and clear pictorial instructions - with a set of Edding fineliners, @alvindrafting pencils and some @arcticfoxhaircolor (with Auntie blessings from your siblings...or NOT! 😈😂💕). This is the dye I use, it’s vegan, cruelty-free with no harsh chemicals and I love it. Also, it’s amazing what confidence some fun color can give to a kid who’s struggling. I also recommend @sketchbookcoshop sketchbooks (check out the new Potter Edition!) and things like quill pen calligraphy sets, and wax seal kits. I have a host of characters who write Ransom letters, and it’s so much fun to see his sassy (beautifully penned) replies to their nonsense! I hope this helps if anyone out there is looking for something special for kids who are exiting the cute toy phase (😭😭😭😭 never grow up!!). #auntieshavethebestjobs #mabrecommends #giftguide https://www.instagram.com/p/B5i0mZXnjxo/?igshid=4v2x9s3nb1o3

[mabgravesart]

Late night in a hotel room trying to finish my Tatzelwurm illustration! @laurencetheprince and I took Ransom on a little adventure to the dunes- here’s a few snapshots of the day. I collected trash on the shore while the boys tumbled over mini sand cliffs. Ransom adopted a discarded trash chair and was quite proud of it. Later, he threatened the waves quite fiercely with both a spray bottle and a stick... and the cheeky waves just kept getting out of line and sassing him, so they got spritzed and walloped. At dinner Ransom listened quite intently to the bread to see if it was the “right” kind. Apparently, only one kind of bread is edible and we got lucky. #auntieshavethebestjobs #mabsdrawlloweenclub #mabsdrawlloweenclub2019 #tatzelwurm #anamericanaunting https://www.instagram.com/p/B3v5qR2HAy7/?igshid=1podcavpnzzxk

[mabgravesart]

This year is gonna be such a tough one for this magical little kid. Watching him deal with this tectonic loss absolutely crushes me, but he’s been so sweet and strong. @laurencetheprince bought him this mini runner this week, and it’s adorable to watch how responsibly and passionately obsessed with it he is. He wore his king costume (from his recent school play) today and we rode together all through the forest hunting for wildflowers, gathering firewood and repairing paths. He hitched the trailer all by himself! My father would be so proud him. 😭💕 #kingofthefarm #yourmajesty #grapasboy #auntieshavethebestjobs https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNKwvahN1B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fehdhtl1tact

[mabgravesart]

I made a #minimabdoll Ransom last night - in his favorite shirt- because I get homesick for that munchkin the minute I leave town! I might bring a few of these with me tonight (my dress has pockets!) so if you’re coming to the @redtruckgallery Hecate show and you want to see them in person and hold them don’t be shy! #batfishstudios #minimabdoll #mabgraves #vitalmarks #artdoll #auntieshavethebestjobs https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-MjaoBYb5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15potmma4r6gs

[mabgravesart]

Ransoms loose tooth fell out in the middle of the night. He said his theory is that the sneaky moon came down and pulled it while he was sleeping. We decided to document his suspicions with our pastels this afternoon...#auntieshavethebestjobs #3teethdown #sneakymoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFNbfeH3Ib/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17eg46oh3x1xk

[mabgravesart]

Sneak peek on the set of a new project I’ve got in the works today! I’ve had some questions lately about advice for balancing work/creative life with being an Auntie (or parent). “Balance” is something I’m the WORST at and I’m only Ransom’s aunt, but I’ve had an active co-parenting role in his life. He’s grown up coming to work with me, being in my lap when I paint, or creating right along my side. Swipe to see him on set with me today 📱😂💕. We FaceTime almost every day and it’s really important to both of us. It takes practice with kids, because communicating remotely is something you both have to become good at. Ransom knows that just because my eyes and hands are busy, it doesn’t mean my ears and heart aren’t his. He chatters away while I work, shows me things, we play, I hide things for him to find, read him books, and we draw together. It gives my mom a little break, and I can help support her when his sass-meter has swung to the left. I’m not sure how useful (at all! 😂😩) any of this is to you guys who have sent me messages or left questions on posts. All I can really say is it’s something Ransom and I are learning together and it gets a little easier and a little smoother every day. #aunting #auntieshavethebestjobs #mabgraves #sneakpeeks #setlife #dinokitties #coparenting

[mabgravesart]

This forest is aunted. #anamericanaunting #auntieshavethebestjobs #igersindy 👻👦🏻👩🏻‍🎤🐶💕photo by @laurencetheprince https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTv4yjBGlz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=101za93uowovm

[mabgravesart]

It’s #ArtThrob time! I’m so excited to have snagged one of these beautiful @anielasobieski prints for my little Capricorn! If you’re not already following Aniela go check out her work - you’ll fall in love! She’s been on my love list for years now 💕 #mabsartthrobs #anielasobieski #capricorn #auntieshavethebestjobs