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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Aug 24

Floral snake I made last night for my portfolio. Loved working on this piece and excited to make more like it! 🐍🌸

Created using acrylic ink and micron pens on 8in. x 10in. 200gsm paper

#snake #flowers #snaketattoo #oldschooltattoo #tradtattoo #traditionaltattoo #acrylicink

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 13

Day 7 of sharing my favorite #Inktober drawings from last year to help grow my audience here on Bluesky. I think this will be the last artwork I share from this series! 🖤🪲 #beetle #bugwings #realismart #darkart #blackandwhiteart #rhinocerosbeetle #herculesbeetle #bugart #summerween

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 12

Day 6 of sharing my #Inktober art from last year to help grow my audience on Bluesky. The prompt for this drawing was " #cryptid " and I was inspired by #werewolves and the #MichiganDogman 🐺

#darkart #summerween #halloweenart #neotradtattoo #tradtattoo #michiganartist

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 11

Day 5 of sharing some #Inktober prompts from my list last October to find my audience! Had a lot of fun drawing & shading this one. 🖤 #medievalweapon #medievalflail #spikedflail #blackandwhiteart #illustrativetattoo #chaintattoo

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 9

Day 4 of sharing artwork from my #Inktober list from last year to help grow my audience here on Bluesky. Another two prompts combined together — #Moth & #Coffin ⚰️🖤
#deathsheadhawkmoth #darkart #gothicart #tattooart #mothtattoo

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 9

So earlier today, Etsy suspended my account for "not updating my payment information" despite the fact I DID do that (weeks ago actually lol). 😅😂 Long story short I just finished deleting my Etsy shop. I'll keep you guys updated!! 🖤

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 6

I am considering closing my Etsy account as soon as I can find another marketplace to switch to. Thank you for continuing to support me!! 🖤🪲

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 8

Day 3 of sharing artwork I did for my #Inktober list last year to help find my target audience here on Bluesky. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤 This is by far one of my favorite drawings I made for this list! I combined two prompts together ( #raven and #vampire )
#spookyart #darkart #neotrad #neotraditionaltattoo #birdart

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 7

Day 2 of sharing some of my favorite artworks from my #Inktober 2024 prompt list to help find my target audience here on Bluesky. 💀🦴 #Summerween #tattooart #pencilart #inkart #middlefinger #handart #blackandwhiteart #skeleton #skull #darkart #edgyart

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thank you so much!! 🖤

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 6

I am considering closing my Etsy account as soon as I can find another marketplace to switch to. Thank you for continuing to support me!! 🖤🪲

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 6

If you're boycotting Etsy in spite of recent events, please remember that you can still purchase my original artwork & you can still commission me for custom artwork!! I accept both PayPal and Venmo for payment. Just DM me or email me with any inquiries if you want to buy something from my shop. 🖤🌸

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 6

Day 1 of sharing some of my favorite artworks I made for my personal prompt list from last year's #Inktober challenge to help find my target audience. 🐺 #Summerween #tattooart #pencilart #graphiteart #realismart #blackandwhiteart #cerberus #doberman #dogsbarking #spikedcollar

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jul 4

Quick update!!
I have changed some of the information regarding commission requests, including pricing. I have also added Venmo as a payment option! 😊

#tattooart #animalart #flowerart #petportraits #commissionsopen #customartwork #artist

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 29

Created using acrylic ink & micron pens on 9"×12" 200gsm paper, and instant coffee for staining. ☕✨ Available in my Etsy shop.

www.etsy.com/shop/ShopArt...

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 29

I FINALLY finished the #Medieval#Dragon & #Castle I have been working on for the past month or so! Very happy with how it turned out despite how long it took to complete. It was especially fun adding color to the #LunarEclipse in the background. Always love to draw things with #wings.
🐉🪽🏰 #tattooart

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 24

New art coming really soon, I can't wait to share with you all 🖤

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 12

From Summer of 2024. Angel's trumpet/Datura (left) and magnolia flowers (right); a symbolic, floral dichotomy representing life and death. 🎨🌸 #oilpainting #artist #floralart #gothicart #symbolismart

Oil and acrylic paint on wood panels.

shopartsomnia.etsy.com

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you so much 🥹🖤

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 5

A look back at my Robin and Apple Blossoms illustration from this past February. 🐦‍⬛🌿🌸 I want to make more bird art, they're so much fun to draw! ☺️ #neotrad #artnouveau #birdart #flowerart

Colored pencils & micron ink pen on grey toned paper.

shopartsomnia.etsy.com

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 1

I am currently accepting commissions for botanical & animal themed artwork!! 🌿🐦‍⬛ Read for more info, and feel free to contact me with any questions. I can't wait to bring your ideas to life! Limited spots available. ✨

#commissionrequests #commissionsopen #artists #tattooart

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Jun 1

Wishing everyone a Happy Pride Month!!
🖤🤍💜🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · May 14

It's WIP Wednesday!! Just finished outlining this dragon-guarded castle using fineliner/micron pens, next I'm going to add color with acrylic ink. Very excited to complete the rest of this epic piece!! Can't wait to share when it's done. 🐲🏰⛓️💀🗡️✨ (really wishing an armored knight emoji existed)

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · May 9

I originally said I was only going to make jewelry for myself to wear...but I just kept making more & more pairs of earrings. 😭 These & 3 other pairs will be dropping tomorrow!! 🖤

Thinking about making jewelry a regular or even a seasonal shop item, but as of right now I'm undecided... 🤔

✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · May 9

Quick little side project I've been working in between my usual drawing/illustrating. 😊 I tried to combine medieval and fantasy elements like chainmail with more cosmic, celestial themes.

✨🗡️🌛⛓️✨

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✶ Holly 🐰 ݁.⋆ @artsomnia.bsky.social · Mar 24

Made using Canson "Graduate" mixed media paper (120lb/200gsm, light grain), fineliner ink pens, and Daler-Rowney FW & Artist's Loft acrylic inks.

Any advice for working with inks is appreciated!! 😁