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I'm back on the Tumblr with a Kickstarter to make apparel based on this drawing with a little re-introduction video!

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Artwork by Shawn E. Russell @shawnerussell . . . . #art #drawing #draw #illustration #illustrationoninstagram #illustration_daily #graphitedrawing #graphite #pencildrawing #pencilonpaper #animals #morayeel #blackandwhite #blackandwhitedrawing #oceancreatures #creatures #eel #loveofdrawing #shawnerussell #instaart https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJVjcwlU4y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=us8z3nmb12a7

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Starting to add some water to my croco dragon 😁 everytime I come back to pencil and graphite I always wonder why I stopped using it. I so often get self conscious that pencil isn't as 'finished' or 'respectable' as other mediums. But really it's just so silly to doubt the tools I like using best since it almost always produces work I'm the most proud of. . Do you have a favorite medium that you always come back to? . . . . #shawnerussell #artistsoninstagram #wip #timelapse #workinprogresswednesday #wipwednesday #pencil #drawing #creativeprocess #creativejourney #dragon #croc #crocodile #herp #herpetology #fantasyartwork #artcollector #originalart https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BX7yFDXvg/?igshid=117m9bso4asjc

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I was contemplating whether or not I should make prints of my sturgeon piece when I noticed the shiny irridescence you get with ballpoint pen! I can't believe I never noticed it before! Now I can't stop shimmering it! . Have you noticed something new you didn't see before in older work? . . . . . #shawnerussell #originalart #ballpointpen #sturgeon #caviar #endangered #fishing #bigfish #blackandwhite #sketchbook #artcollector #natureillustration #natureart #naturalhistory #scientificillustration #zoology #freshwaterfish #drawing #fishlovers https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz01kzdAQcP/?igshid=pn0eio4gf6cs

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Now Available with @everydayorig on EveryDayOriginal.com! 'Pinioned' is my latest original graphite/pencil drawing 🐊 I'm super excited to share this piece since it's the most ambitious graphite piece in my portfolio to date 😄 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I keep feeling like I should have story written out about this, but honestly I'd rather hear what you think! How does this speak to you? What do you think is happening here?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #shawnerussell #everydayoriginal #edo #originalart #traditionalart #graphite #pencil #artcollector #artforsale #originals #blackandwhite #fineart #highbrow #contemporary #fantasy #dark #darkart #magic #fantasyart #drawing #monsters #dragon #creaturedesign #crocodile #croc https://www.instagram.com/p/B0tK-YNDD61/?igshid=1l5wkunssor1c

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One of the few pages of my sketchbook that haven't been removed to sell as originals. I think I'd like to fill the page at some point... What kind of animals would you like to see added to this?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #shawnerussell #animalart #animals #wildlifeart #zooanimals #pencil #moleskine #sketchbook #artcollector #creativeprocess #preliminary #practicemakesperfect #draweveryday ⁠⠀ #makeart #lovedrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Tme7dgcIR/?igshid=ni4bcdahnvn3

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Wow check it out! My painting 'Nocturne' is a featured entry in the @beautifulbizarremagazine Art Prize! There is still time to enter if you're interested in submitting! Entries are closed on July 31st!⁠ ⁠ Check out the other amazing Digital Art Entries!: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art/beautiful-bizarre-art-prize-digital-art-entries/⁠ ⁠ #shawnerussell #digitalart #beautifulbizarre #beautifulbizarremagazine #animalart #ethereal #gaze #monkey #rhinocerousbeetle #fantasy #mystical #magical #creativejourney #artmaking #wildlife #wildlifeart #douclangur #lighting #artcollector #conservation #loveanimals⁠ #magicalrealism⁠ #mondaymonkey⁠ #mondaymagic⁠ #mondaymotivation⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ob2ydjYZo/?igshid=1odycs9tos097

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Sometimes my drawings be sassy and I can't draw what's in my head 🙃 Also, isn't it fun when you look at other artist's studies and recognize the reference they used from pinterest? . . . . . #shawnerussell #portrait #drawing #women #sass #pencildrawing #studygram #alwayslearning #creativejourney #sketchbook #moleskine https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyG_EdgF7Z/?igshid=yt3a1osfvekn

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My 🐊 Gharial 🐊sold while at Anime Midwest! He was one of my special favorites but I'm happy he went to a great home 🥰 . . . . . . #shawnerussell #animalart #inkwork #gharial #wildlifeart #reptileart #herp #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #wildlifeconservation #artcollector #homedecor #pentelbrushpen https://www.instagram.com/p/BztKCt-g0a5/?igshid=14ggbr10g7new

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At #animemidwest! Come by Booth F15 at Rosemont! #shawnerussell #artistalley #conventionlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BzlZsQMgAud/?igshid=1vdjsrbm4x0u1

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Goliath Heron in Ink.⁠⠀ My awesome friend @artofprice (Sean Price) brought this home with him at Anime Midwest! Not only is he an AMAZING artist, we also share the same name which is super fun 😆⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's always a joy when anyone appreciates your art but it's the best feeling when your peers enjoy your work too.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #shawnerussell #originalart #artcollector #heron #wildlife #wildlifeart #goliath #inkwork #drawing #pentelbrushpen #creators #artistsoninstagram #birdsofprey #waterbirds #inktober #wildlifeconservation #nature #endangered #ilovenature #animals #animalart #birdwatching https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bUjPcg2Du/?igshid=1coyv9o36q86l

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More water whiskers and ripple rendering on my croco dragon friend🐊🙃 This piece will be available August 3rd on @everydayoriginal . com! Stay tuned for more time-lapse process videos and ✨ sneak peeks ✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #shawnerussell #wip #artcollector #edo #everydayoriginal #originalart #timelapsetuesday #creativeprocess #howimakeart #artmaking #pencilprocess #drawing #crocodile #dragon #croco #crocs #fantasy #herps #wildlifeart #magicalcreatures #hagridwouldlikethis #blackandwhiteart #magicalrealism https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RBLvFDOfn/?igshid=tl4j7ezqwfnc

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I started this piece a while ago and took a year long hiatus since I didn't have the technical ability to finish this the way I wanted to. I've taken some time for practice and study and I am ready for another try 💪🏽✊🏽 . Have you ever had to take a break on something to practice and hope your skills before trying again? Sometimes it feels like a final piece is a boss battle we need to level up for 🔥😤🔥 . . . . #shawnerussell #coolart #dragon #illustration #croc #originalart #creatureart #creativeprocess #wip #keeptrying #nevergiveup #artcollector #fantasy #scifiart #fantasyartist #femaleartist #chicagoartist #blackandwhite https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzvr10_AFXa/?igshid=1d235on4infj6

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The finished 🐙Octopus in Ballpoint🐙! My biggest ballpoint drawing at 9 x 12” was a super fun project for a client but also a challenge as working larger isn’t something I often opt to do. Working on a bigger surface does offer more opportunities to add detail and be a little less precious with my mark making as there’s more room for error and correction (as long as I build really slowly and lightly). . . . Ps this one is available for 15% off for my Baby Shower Sale for another 5 days in case you need more 🐙 in your home ☺️ . . . . #illustration #scientificillustration #shawnerussell #art #ballpoint #drawing #femaleartist #octopus #scuba #oceanlife #wildlifeart #creative #artcollector #homedecor #cephalopod https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSI2-VF3fb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uztfwdznplcg

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I've been on a kick for water creatures lately! This one is a freshwater giant that despite its enormous size eats small prey like crustaceans and other bottom dwellers in large bodies of water. It's super rare and protected species today due to its highly coveted eggs. . Can you guess which 🐠fish🐠 this is? . . . #shawnerussell #scientificillustration #fish #fishing #freshwaterfish #ballpoint #artcollector #animals #endangered #conservation #caviar #russianfish #rivermonster #sturgeon #anatomicalart #gamefish #timelapse #process #howiwork https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpOO3GledA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14hwusyymgsg

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I recorded the ~entire process~ behind how I made 🐆Sentinel🐆, my latest piece to appear on Every Day Original! Come check out the full video on Youtube and make sure to watch it in hi-res for the best experience! :D . . . . . #shawnerussell #timelapse #process #creativeprocess #pencildrawing #drawing #timelapsetuesday #traditionalart #originalart #artcollector #artistsoninstagram #femaleartist #chicagoartist #endangered #wildlife #wildlifeart #natureart #fantasy #cloudedleopard #asiananimals #leopard #bigcat #giantanimals #draweveryday #artjourney https://www.instagram.com/p/BvMvkVAlh3n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ep9ap4jfzr5b