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It's not about waiting around for inspiration to strike, it's about showing up every single day -- and maybe something amazing happens that day, or maybe it doesnt...Regardless, Rise and Grind ♡

I have many forms of meditation, or at least a moment of total peace where mind is absolutely clear - and sketching is one of them!

check out my works on instagram @olenkarka

Phantasy Bird. Ball point pen on a paper plate

(HB pencil on a 125mm x 75mm post-it note) She has her own way of dealing with naughty children, but mostly, she sells balloons.

Calvary on Greenpoint Ave.

Zur Linde - Pub in Berlin Charlottenburg

Wee watercolour sketch of Donkey Orchids from the forest near Greenbushes.

Little illustration drawn using 0.03 and 0.05 fineliners.

Little illustration drawn using fineliners.

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper

I've been going through a kick lately and "finding" art in watercolor blobs.

Red Cats - Ball point pen, Procreate.

I told my boys, "That's you, you and you." They paused for a moment, pointed at the hot dog, and asked, "Well... Who's that?" ... "That's your baby sister." -- Ink and watercolor on 5x5 Arches cold press.

Watercolor & ink sketch.

Little monster takes a ride with some sentient flowers.

Trying out some new paper and colored pencils.

this pattern is for the spoonflower shibori challenge.

Standing on a cube, With nothing more to do, Than for us to wait in queue, For a chance to use the loo.

Ahoy, me mateys! Jimmy had a fun day on the high seas.

When I was planning this pattern I really wanted it to have a dark background. I built it in photoshop using hand drawn marker flowers but when I try to place them on a dark background it looks ridiculous!

gouache on paper.

Noodlers 41 Brown ink and Holbein watercolor, 4"x6". Drawn with a Pilot Custom 823 FA

There's a big drop of black ink spilled near the center... It's like that bit of ink just couldn't wait to be part of the art. Sometimes a rough sketch takes on a life of its own.

Home Is Where The Hurt Is. Gouache on Arches watercolor paper. A painting for all those who came up with crappy home lives.

New drawing in the works, ready for color.

New pen, new drawing. Sailor 1911 Standard, Yellow GT with EF nib. Oh man it's good. My first Sailor - instantly a favorite.

"Wreath of Good Intentions and Cute Hair"