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Traditional Art Celebrating Cats, Horses, and the Fantastical https://www.brutalsun.com Tucson, AZ 🌵 #artist #catart #resin #fantasy #polymerclay #traditionalart #sculpture #figurines #paintings #acrylicpainting #ooak #airbrushart

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · 5d

These are gorgeous!

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · 5d

The unicorn cat's auction closed with no bids, even though the auction started at only $100. I didn't wallow. Instead I sanded the unicorn cat down, and repainted the board with ... Gary! You can bid on Gary here: bazaar.brutalsun.com/products/gar...

#art #snailcat #acrylicpainting #fantasyart

An acrylic painting of a cute snail cat with large green eyes.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · 15d

Here is the unicorn cat again, this time painted traditionally using acrylics. It is a 14"x11". I named it, "Sundance". Until tomorrow night, you can bid on this original painting here: bazaar.brutalsun.com/products/sun...

#art #cats #unicorncats #acrylicpainting #traditionalart #originalpainting

An acrylic painting of a unicorn cat prancing in dappled sunlight.

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · 18d

Remember the sloppy sketch I did of a unicorn cat earlier? Here is the completed digital version. Now, I'm gonna paint this traditionally, using acrylics.

#art #drawingcats #digitalart #wip #catart #unicorncat #unicat #fantasycatart #artstudy

A digital image of a unicorn cat in a forest, dappled with golden sunlight. This is a study for an acrylic painting.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · 28d

Finally, got some mermaid kitties cast. Won't be too many of these. Making their mold was utter hell. Which is a shame, because these are so dang cute! You can snap them up here: bazaar.brutalsun.com/collections/...

#figurines #resinart #purrmaids #cats #mermaidcats #merkitty #catart #moldmaking

A trio of vibrant mermaid kitty figurines. These are slightly translucent, sparkly, and could make anyone's inner child squeal.

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 14

Unless I’m using photo references, all my traditional cat paintings start like this: a sloppy scribble on my computer. I’m thrilled to say I’m no longer drawing with a mouse, as I did for decades. I finally have a Wacom tablet and pen. Drawing is fun again!

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Once I get the expression, pose, and proportions right, I refine and refine the sketch. From there, I may transfer it to an art panel or canvas to work out colors and values. More often, I’ll do a full-color study first. That way, when I pick up a paintbrush, all I need to focus on is color mixing and brushstrokes.

#art #painting #drawing #wacom #digitalart #traditionalart #wip

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 13

This is AWESOME!

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 13

It was! I had to put new tires on a horse trailer in the freezing rain. I thought I was gonna die that day. 😂

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 13

Oh man! Once I had to get a covid shot before moving states. It was utter hell.

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 13

Thank you so much! Glad you like it.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 12

"I Am the Storm," acrylics, 11"x14"

The auction for this wonderful, witchy original painting ends at noon on Sunday. Starts at $100, no reserve. You can bid on it here: bazaar.brutalsun.com/products/i-a...

#art #artforsale #catart #blackcat #witchcat #witchcraft #halloween #airbrushart #cats

A black witch cat smokes her cigar without a worry in the world, while lightning splits the sky behind her. This image was painted traditionally, using Golden acrylic paints on a hardboard artist panel.

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 12

Awww! Thank you so much. Glad you like this piece!

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Sep 6

"Everyday Magic," acrylics, 11"x14"

I thought this was the perfect cozy-yet-creepy painting to share as the days start to cool. Well, for much of the northern hemisphere anyway—not here in Tucson, where it’s still hellishly hot. Honestly?

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I miss fall in Wyoming: the nip in the air, the sudden snow showers that melted into rain, hot chocolate, soft kitties, and painting or reading under a warm blanket.

Sigh.

For now, I’m in Tucson caring for my parents, painting cozy autumn and winter scenes instead of living in them. This piece is available as a print in my shop, featured on the storefront today. It would be perfect for a witchy little reading nook—or a bedroom that loves a touch of magic.

#cat #whitecats #magic #witchy #creepy #cozy #art #acrylicpainting #brushwork #goldenpaints #traditionalart #painting #kitty #feline #autumnart #fall #hotchocolate #pumpkin

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 26

A prototype I'm working on. It will look cute instead of creepy with glass eyes in.

#wip #polymerclay #catart #sculpting #art #prototype #clay #merkitty #purrmaid #cats #traditionalart #armature #creativity #mermaidcats #mermaids #sculpture #resincasting

A polymer clay WIP of a small mermaid cat. A mold will be made of it when it's done, and I will cast resin copies from that mold. Sculpting this prototype is half the challenge—the other half of the challenge will be making a decent mold. My brain is already considering how I will cut the mold, and where the vents shall be.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 20

Cool! My elderly parents watch Voyager most nights. You are one of their favorite characters on the show.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 19

Gosh, I've been a pro artist making figurines since 2013. You're right. August is the worst!

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 18

"Duty", acrylics, 9"x12"

I was damn proud of this painting when I finished it. It captured the true spirit of litter box cleaning: two cats waiting for the box to be fresh, so they can christen it with poop ... while their owner looks heavenward like she might puke.

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$I even pushed myself stylistically, letting shapes melt into each other, creating vanishing edges. Which sounds easy, but was maddeningly hard for me. Of course, when I proudly put it up for auction, it closed at… $25. Yep. Twenty-five bucks. I hated it after that. I decided it was a bad painting. Years later, I know better. It’s not bad. In fact, it’s perfect—for a bathroom or laundry room. At the time, only one buyer shared my appreciation for potty humor. Everyone else's loss. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #cats #litterbox #pottyhumor #kitties #whitecats #calicocats #acrylicpainting #catart #brushstrokes #vanishingedges #miniaturepaintings #funnyart #feline #bathroomart$

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 14

Y'all, I accidentally pushed the Instagram button on my tablet the other night. And I was reminded why I deserted Meta. I was served addictive reel after real, keeping me up half the night. But I didn't see a single reel from someone I actually know. Felt soulless.

#ByeMeta #LeavingMeta

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Aug 14

Just finished a batch of sparkly vibrant resin kitties. Each cat was cast from pressurized resin using a mold I made myself (as in, I sculpted the prototype). Each features hand-painted eyes. And each features a handmade beaded necklace.

These cats in the shop: bazaar.brutalsun.com/collections/...

Five colorful translucent cats cast from resin. These magical kitties have an opal-like shimmer to them. Each one features hand-painted eyes, and a handmade beaded collar.

#resinart #art #figurines #ooak #cat #cats #kitties #feline #sculpture #handmade #indietoys

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 29

For the tiny royalty in your life, this pink toddler tee features my painting Cinderella, a fluffy black cat dashing from the ball (she’s already lost 3 of 4 slippers!). Perfect for wee princesses who love a little mischief.

bazaar.brutalsun.com/products/tod...

An adorable shirt for toddlers featuring my painting "Cinderella". The original artwork featured on this shirt was painted traditionally, using acrylics.

#cats #art #acrylicpainting #cinderella #catart #blackcats #fairytalecats #princesskitties

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 29

I know! Like if you accidentally toot while riding them, and they have the audacity to spook at that! 😂

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 26

I got these resin kitty totems, among other delights, available to buy in my shop!

bazaar.brutalsun.com/collections/...

A black and white "cow" cat cast from resin and painted using both acrylics and soft pastels.

"Nightglint," a magical little cat cast from resin.

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 26

Seriously, the side eye is the same my gelding gives me when I swing onto his back. It's like he's judging me if I gain two lbs. 😂

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Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 24

Ah. So beautiful!

Brutal Sun Art @brutalsun.com · Jul 24

I'd die for this wee horse! 😍

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