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ANEW || The start of something...I'm back to #watercolor for this project. A study in the beautiful #butterfly and a fresh outlook on life. . . . . . . #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #creativedirector #editorialillustration #branding #realisticdrawing #insects #workinprogress #springtime #watercolorpainting #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwJHeEIhioS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13timk01e150b

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LET'S STICK TOGETHER || These #vinylsticker sets of my #watercolor paintings and #illustrations will be the newest addition to my #printshop! Tag the person you're happily stuck to! . . . . . . . #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #stickers #stickersets #stickerart #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0m72gQFix2/?igshid=gjgreelp5je5

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CRESTED || My nickname was "queenie" when I was a kid, so needless to say, I'm a little obsessed with royal traditions. Few are lucky enough to have an official #familycrest but anyone can have a #bespoke one designed by me! By answering just a few questions, I can create a #watercolor #monogram that incorporates all the special bits about you and your family. Tag the #kingofthecastle with what you would include! . . . . . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #papergoods #stationery #stationeryaddict #weddinginspo #weddingplanner #eventplanner #weddinginvitations #weddingstationery #bespokeinvitations #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0aDG3Jl2HJ/?igshid=yi43c5qa7ld8

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CRUEL SUMMER || Personally I'm not complaining one iota about the extreme heat in Chicago. We went through a very long, very cold winter. However, the heat means more time indoors and more time drawing! I'm back to my #botanicalprint inspired illustrations and this time it's a gorgeous #rose. Red? Pink? White? You'll need to check back to see what color this becomes. Go grab a lemonade and relax. . . . . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #floralillustration #botanicalillustration #botanical #floral #artdirector #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzj7lWzheEq/?igshid=1eh8t35a553mg

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MORE || If only there was a way to make scratch and sniff #stickers! A few samples of the #hydrangea version. Have a great Monday. . . . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #floralillustration #illustrationNow #artdirector #floral #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss https://www.instagram.com/p/BzXC1IDFuN7/?igshid=y65j2t930jmw

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PICK ONE || I took some time today to work on my #characterillustration class on @skillshare. First eyes, now #noses! Lots of #sketching, lots of different schnozes. Next up ... lips! Soon, very soon. I'll have an entire face to share...until then pick your fave 👃🏻😜 . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #artdirector #creativedirector #editorialillistration #realisticdrawing #illustrationNow #artistsoninstagram #surfacedesign #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw58Tn1hw_i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bhk3ko8rg9a1

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MOOSTARD || That's how the French say mustard, n'est pas? This is a little behind the scenes shot of how I prep before adding color to my illustrations. I work out the layers using many variations until I get it perfect. There isn't just a mustard colored pencil. I need to create it, and that's half the fun. Soon I will have the next product finished, so a bientôt! . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #branding #foodart #editorialillustration #foodillustration #artdirector #creativedirector #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-YqtUAFT9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tiwuqilutab9

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BLUSHING || One color I am constantly drawn to is #blushpink. Even though I am fair skinned to the extreme, I flock to it - shirts, sweaters, tees, even jewelry. And especially #flowers. It makes everything feel soft and gentle and genuine - like blushing. This #roseillustration is the newest addition to the #botanical inspired #coloredpencil series...it's still a work in progress, but I'll certainly blush if you say you love it. 😊 . . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #homedecor #artprints #artbuyer #artdirector #surfacepattern #surfacedesigner #floralillustration #rose #botanicalprint #gardeners #wip #englishrose #weddinginspo #invitations #bespoke #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzzX5MeloMv/?igshid=deq5rowr1drb

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LET'S KETCHUP || Just a page full of @heinz #ketchup #stickers made from my #condiments #coloredpencil series. Getting ready to send these as a little introduction to me and my work. Which illustrations or paintings of mine would you like to see as stickers or #postcards? Ketch you later 🤣 <insert ketchup emoji > . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #foodart #foodillustration #artdirector #illustrationNow #artprints #popart #popculture #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwwEdQljCJ/?igshid=1qyonkhlo8cbs

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STICKY SPICE || So tell me what you want, what you really really want. Like, do you want @tabasco #stickers? These gems feature my #coloredpencil #illustration of the iconic #hotsauce. I'm thinking this might be fun to create with other #watercolorseries too! So, do you really really want them? . . . . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #branding #foodart #foodillustration #artdirector #illustrationNow #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #beautyandbliss https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUhytOFxr-/?igshid=1qe56y6atwiy

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HALF-SES || Another half of a #butterfly. It's a #queenalexandra and it's quite rare....and just wait until you see the colors! . . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #insects #botanicalillustration #watercolorseries #scientificillustration #artdirector #watchthisspace #wip #butterflies #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss #celebrateeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWqzDmFJI_/?igshid=145lnzrx8l94n

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FAWNING || This sweet baby is on her way to a client in Tennessee! An #artprint from my original #woodlandanimals #watercolor series, this #fawn is one of four (as of right now) images that are available as prints and #stationery! Follow the bio link to my paper shop to see all of them. #watercolorartist #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #homedecor #artbuyer #interiordesigner #surfacedesign #surfacepattern #papergoods #stationeryaddict #illustrationNow #waterblog #artdirector #creativedirector #editorialillistration #babyshower #invitations #babyanimals #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvx16DuhRxs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ej7u2do28p0a

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ANTICIPATION || Wasn't that part of the @heinz #ketchup theme song? Well, once I learned the secret of the 57 on the bottle, there was no more waiting! Another #coloredpencil #illustration in my series of #condiments! The only real ketchup...but never ever on a #chicagohotdog. Ever. . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #surfacedesign #creativedirector #illustrationNow #editorialillustration #branding #realisticdrawing #foodart #foodillustration #artdirector #heinz #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvatMJBBMgg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13lcieeryzjnh

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MEN AT WORK || As an American kid, the first time I heard of vegemite and its predecessor, #marmite was in the song about a land down under. It wasn't until I was much older that I had my first taste and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I'm told you spread it on toast and things. I'm in love with this jar and had to include the #coloredpencil #illustration in my #condiments series! Even though I'm a big umami fan, I think I'll stick to peanut butter for now. . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #foodillustration #foodart #editorialillustration #branding #packageillustration #packaging #creativedirector #artdirector #realisticdrawing #illustrationNow #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvTAQbJg5BG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v8no6hss2xdv

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OOH LA LA || relaxing in the #southoffrance would be a dream! A few years ago I "travelled" there when I created this #bespoke #watercolorpainting for a #weddinginvitation featuring @hotelducapedenroc as it was the location of the big event (printed by @pemberlyfox) Whether you are the client or you have a client that has a desire for #stationery that will stand out above the rest, please drop me a line and check out my portfolio via my bio link. Creating #custom paintings and #illustrations for #specialevents or #personalizedstationery is one of my favorite parts of my work and I'd love to work with you! Au revoir for now! . . . . . . #watercolorartist #watercolor #illustration #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #weddinginspo #weddingplanner #eventplanner #partyinvitations #partyplanner #papergoods #stationeryaddict #illustrationNow #waterblog #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw3YXg3hK45/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tp72c7edm8ni

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PRACTICE || I love learning so I'm always trying out new techniques and classes on @skillshare. This is a practice #sketch for character #illustration, a skill I'm excited to develop! So far, I've worked on eyes, next up noses. I'm seriously considering a #100daychallenge and think #characterdesign might be it. Would you like to see 100 days of faces? . . . . . . #watercolor #watercolorartist #illustrator #freelanceillustrator #artlicensing #artbuyer #surfacedesigner #creativedirector #editorialillustration #realisticdrawing #faces #eyes #skillshare #drawing #artistsoninstagram #bliss #blissbooksandpaper #kristievargo #followyourbliss (at Bliss Books & Paper Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlcB48BdZy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c7xo5fu7wki6