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More sketching from observation out at a truck stop deep in South Florida

Pens and washi tape on vintage postcard.

Part of the book I'm working on. Certain elements will carry throughout the chapter. In this case, it will be oak leaves and mushrooms.

Just a bunch of cats~Meow~

Doodles I did inspired by Frida Kahlo's fantastic world.

A simple little penguin watercolor study

pencil colored illustration

A few of my favorite pages from my sketchbook documenting my trip to China in the summer of 2017. An amazing and life changing experience.

Ink on paper.

Watercolour portrait

Floral Splashes colouring page

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

Street Style Helsinki. Living in the Nordic levels, like Finland, requires special attitude against cold winter weather. From a distance the sight felt like a giant rectangle on two thin sticks approaching scurry towards me.

My work desk

Probably one of my favorite collages. Obsessed with hands.

Acrylic painting I did of a plant cell under a microscope, though it also works as an abstract piece.

First piece of art for 2025. Still working on botanical watercolors. Im in love with the background tho.

4 simple botanicals in digital watercolor. I use Rebelle 7

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

Had a blast with this prompt

Charcoal on wood

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

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.