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Something blue for today... What do you think?

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Your Exo-L Secret Santa checking in/replying! I have your gift all queued up although I might add some finishing touches.

Ohh the Xfiles fandom is old school. I've watched a couple seasons always meant to get back to it. Are you still active in those fandoms? I was on tumblr as a high schooler primarily for doctor who, harry potter, star trek. That was quite long ago although I still follow doctor who sometimes.

I have a couple friends who are big BTS fans, and I was super into classic rock at the time and they both sent me the Dynamite mv which IS a great way to hook a 70s fan into kpop. Since then I've gotten into a whole bunch of groups: SHINee was probably first. I'm also big into WayV (veryy excited for their new comeback the teasers look gorgeous!) Pentagon, Day6... Do you follow/listen to any other groups?

I can’t believe you saw SuperM in concert!!! that’s amazing. I have been to one kpop concert (BTS) and it was SO much fun. ugh to see Baekhyun live… but yesss you're right he is almost back! (and we're just not gonna talk about kai and sehun enlisting) Do you think Exo is going to have a comeback soon then?? Trying not to get my hopes up too much haha but I think it's what the world needs.

I really liked Grey Suit too! (Morning Star made it surprisingly high in my spotify wrapped, but Hurdle was the favorite for me). I will definitely check out the live session MVs! I love anything that highlights their vocals (and any time they lean into the superpowers).

Favorite Baekhyun songs are probably Amusement Park, Betcha, Privacy, UN Village. My favorite Exo solo album overall is probably Kyungsoo's though.

When I had covid, I luckily never fell ill, but I tested positive and this was pre-vaccine so there was (understandably!) even more precaution. But no symptoms! I just stayed inside and binge watched tv and tried to learn how to play guitar.

Last optional Q for the present, what are a few of your overall favorite music albums? (doesn't have to be exo/kpop!)

Have a lovely week! <3

Hi Santa,

Yay! I am quite excited to see what you have created for me.

Omg, how lucky you are to have seen BTS in concert! Trying to get tickets are always sooooo crazy! A friend of mine tried to get tickets once and couldn’t.

Besides EXO, I really enjoy TVXQ, NCT and all their subunits.

Maybe us fans can manifest a EXO comeback after Baekhyun comes back from his military service. Crossing fingers!

I am so glad you didn’t have bad symptoms of covid. I also loved Kyungsoo’s solo album, but second to Suho (of course, hahaha) I loved Kai’s first solo album. His 2nd solo album was good, but I really enjoy his first one.

It’s hard for me to choose certain albums for a few of my favs so I hope you don’t mind me going off their greatest hits albums. Some of my fav artists and their greatest hits albums are Bruno Mars, Keith Urban, Maroon 5, and for Taylor Swift her two albums: 1989 and Midnights.

I was very involved in the Arrow/Olicity fandom when the show was on air, but not very much these days. As for The X-Files I still love all the fandom creations (gifs, edits and fanart). They will always be my OTP of fandoms.

Were you excited about the Dr Who’s David Tennant surprise return? I think it might have broken tumblr when it happened. Hahaha! I loved him in BroadChurch.

Have a wonderful week too!

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A work in progress.. Initial outlines and concept sketch before painting. (C) 2023 ESS22

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Sad girl club. Ink spit shaded on watercolor paper. 11x 15-inches. (C) 2023 ESS22

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Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper. (C) 2023 ESS22

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Ink hand painted on hand-cut watercolor paper. 3.5 x 2.5-inches. SOLD (C) 2023 ESS22

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Ink hand painted on watercolor paper. On 9 x 12-inch paper. (C) 2023 ESS22

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Snakebites and stars. Sold ACEO. (C) 2023 ESS22

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ACEOs waiting to get inked. A look inside my process of ideation before I get ready to create another set of art cards. (C) 2023 ESS22

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How Do I Find Inspiration To Paint Images? Or, What Is My Process To Get Going

Now and then, when I let anyone get close enough to me in-person to ask me a question about creating artwork, there is one common one that constantly pops up. Drumroll…

Do you experience some sort of divine inspiration where an idea pops into your head or do you focus on reference materials before you sketch out a concept and develop a painting? 

Often, I find that the curious wonder if I see strange signs or images from passing clouds, an arrangement of random items on the street, or other visual stimuli that jumpstart my creative juices to concoct my latest painting, sketch or drawing. 

Others think I have to rely on reaching an altered state of consciousness with the help of alcohol, drugs, or extreme deprivation to find my muse.

The honest answer is that it’s a little bit of inspiration from everyday moments and ordinary things, and a bit of using reference materials. I’m constantly on the hunt for images and ideas I can add to my personal “visual library.”

Funny exchanges between loved ones, witnessing an event unfold on the street, the smell of delicious food wafting through the air, the right music, and everyday moments do and can inspire me when coming up with new ideas.

However, the tried-and-true approach for me is to gather reference materials and look to other artists and how they compose and execute their work. I love pouring over imagery on sites like Pinterest, Instagram, and conducting searches for imagery that match specific eras, aesthetics, moods, and the like.

Nothing new is under the sun. And as someone who makes paintings, I resent the idea that in order to make art you have to be drunk, high, eccentric, or divinely inspired. The practice of making artwork and utilizing trained skills with various mediums, learning foundational principles, and recognizing and respecting the past and tradition while balancing it with a forward vision for the future is vital to my school of thought and success.

I thrive on the challenge to create various iterations with no end in sight. There is always another way to manipulate, shift, and recompose a subject and then render it physically. And as always, I love painting on paper, whether it is using ink or acrylic paint.

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Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper. 3.5 x 2.5-inches. (C) 2023 ESS22.

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Even broken hearts can't mend.

Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper. 3.5 x 2.5-inches. (C) 2023 ESS22.

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Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper. 3.5 x 2.5-inches. (C) 2023 ESS22.

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Ink and acrylic on watercolor paper. 3.5 x 2.5-inches. (C) 2023 ESS22.

Do you see the hidden Mickey Mouse ears?

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What made you come here?

Tell me the truth. How did you find my artwork? What do you think? Do you love it? Hate it? Feel inspired? Curious? 

Am I full of it and really using markers and pens, not a paintbrush and ink on paper?

Can AI do a better job?

What type of artwork would you like to see more of? ACEOs (art cards), 5x 7 postcards, or larger work?

Don’t forget, I hate canvas and don’t work with oil. I have a love affair with painting on paper and sometimes wood.