Mythtober 2 ✨ GOBLIN

WORK IN PROGRESS // I’m writing the kitsune and kappa stories today for my Mythic Mail Japan illustrated novel. I have my trusty printed dummy copy to refer to and inspire me while I write. 💜 . #mythicmail #japaneseculture #ukiyoe #kitsune #kappa #yokai #indiebooks #indiebook #yokaiart #kitsunemask #kitsunegirl #japanesemonster #japan #illustrationartists #illustragram #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationoftheday #digitalart #californiaartist #visitjapan #traveljapan #independentauthor #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHTZxns4Oi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Do you ever wish you had a giant, fuzzy scarf to throw on for the cold and windy days? This started out as a big,furry scarf end ended up being a big, furry fox friend. ✨🖤✨ #ursaink #arcticfox #arcticfoxart #whitefox #bluehairdontcare #fantasyart #fantasyartwork #fantasyillustration #fantasyartist #scifiart #scifiartwork (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_-BJ9MugF/?igshid=1u242v7bkqvd1

Does your battery ever run low? My personal energy level is directly tied to social media. The less I look at my phone, the better I feel. But I will say, I do enjoy scrolling through now that I only follow other art accounts. 🌙✨🖤 #ursaink #femaleillustrator #socialmediaaddiction #socialmediaaddict #femaleartistsofinstagram #batterylow #beggingforlikes #cantputmyphonedown #zombieapocalypse (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/COTU64KsaPI/?igshid=1m0n3tsznagyy

Marker portraits are my new favorite brain break. 5-10 minutes to sketch and then about 20 to experiment with colors. ✨🖍 ✨ #ursaink #sarahcuthill #ohuhumarkers #ohuhuart #markerartwork #sketchbookpage #sketchbooktour #markerportrait (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKS4f9gsZRB/?igshid=p9xix85lvwa2

#MarchMeetTheMaker 🌙 On Your Desk 🐆”On your desk” is today’s prompt from @joannehawker . Since I use a tilted drawing desk, it makes it a little complicated to show you what I have on my desk. So this is what sits directly behind me. When I do my art classes with grade school students this is the background that they see. When I twirl around in my chair because I’m not entirely a grown-up, I get to look at my fun, golden leopard print wall. 🐆 I keep all of my markers, sketchbooks, unfinished paintings (we all have an abundance of those), My printer, button maker, and packaging supplies all around me on my shelves. And I also have my troll (masked up 😂🤦‍♀️) sitting beside me. 🐆 Today’s Prompt also inspired me to make a mini video of what my typical day looks like. And you’ll get a little peek of all of my animals in my morning routine. 🖤 #ursaink #MarchMeetTheMaker2021 #MeetTheArtist #MeetTheArtist2021 #FemaleArtist #MeetTheMaker #artistsoninstagram #StudioSpace #animalprintlover #studiotour #artdesk (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMApxfUMZB2/?igshid=n6ewikgfr6vr

Colorful head studies. Scroll to collect all 3. 👁👁👉 Follow @ursa.ink for more... . #markersketch #markerartist #markerdrawing #copicmarkers #markerpen #ohuhumarkers #womanartist #sketchbookartist #markerdrawing #pensketch #pensketches #markerpainting #sketchbooktour #sketchmarker #markerillustration #illustrationartwork #illustrationsketch #sketchbook #ilovesketchmarker #illustrationdrawing #headstudy #drawingstudy #artstudy (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPR2PBqsy9z/?utm_medium=tumblr

What is your favorite mythical creature? This kappa isn’t necessarily my favorite, but I do find his whole story morbidly hilarious. 💜 All the behind the scenes details on this new book in my Clubs! 💜 #ursaink #kappa #kappacreature #japanesefolklore #japanesemythology #yokai #japanmythology #mythicalcreatures #mythicalcreature #mythicalart #mythicalbeast (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbAA42MqYn/?igshid=118pyi4njf0de

This beautiful girl, Valkyrie, is part of my current commission piece. I just finished doing her nails. 😂 #ursaink #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #germanshepherddog #femaleartist #artaccount #10kartist (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM-0HXgs_MA/?igshid=s65s7n4z7zpb

Kinda, pretty, very excited about offering this new tier on P a t r e💜n! Everyone in my Print & Sticker Club will receive a different 4 x 6” print and a Club exclusive sticker each month in the mail! It’s gunna get fancy up in here. . #ursaink #stickerclub #monthlystickers #patreonstickerclub #artprints #artprintshop #printandstickerpacks #joinmyclub #artclub #supportartists #idrawstuff (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIgMZXMmaW/?igshid=9rj7tq7y8vxv

What is the weirdest creature or myth you’ve heard of? The kappa is pretty high on my list of most bizarre. They love long walks on the shore, cucumbers, sumo, and raw offal right from the source… to put it nicely. 😂 . #kappa #japanesekappa #mythicmail #japaneseyokai #yokai #artistsoninstagram #painting🎨 #artistic #artoftheday🎨 #artpage #illustrationartist #digitalillustrations #digitalpaintings #digitalartwork #digitalarts #digitalarttutorial #digitalartist #californiaart #procreateartist #ipadart #californiaartist (at Calaveras County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCrVK8J2CK/?utm_medium=tumblr