Katie Croonenberghs Art
@kamakru.bsky.social
🎨Artist in the PNW: #dragons, fantasy, nature
🖌 #Watercolor, #gouache
Gallery: https://cara.app/kamakru
NO 🚫A/I 🚫N/F/T
Contact for freelance: [email protected]
Website: kamakru.com
ALL LINKS [shop/portfolio]: http://kamakru.com/directory
🖌 #Watercolor, #gouache
Gallery: https://cara.app/kamakru
NO 🚫A/I 🚫N/F/T
Contact for freelance: [email protected]
Website: kamakru.com
ALL LINKS [shop/portfolio]: http://kamakru.com/directory
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Hi #PortfolioDay!
I'm Katie, a fantasy and fine artist in the PNW.
I paint landscapes, nature, animals & creatures. My specialty is dragons in detailed, lush backgrounds.
🐉Book covers, TTRPG illustration
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 kamakru.com/portfolio
🛍️ kamakru.com
#fantasyart #dragons #traditionalart
I'm Katie, a fantasy and fine artist in the PNW.
I paint landscapes, nature, animals & creatures. My specialty is dragons in detailed, lush backgrounds.
🐉Book covers, TTRPG illustration
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 kamakru.com/portfolio
🛍️ kamakru.com
#fantasyart #dragons #traditionalart
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More traditional media experimentation! Watercolor, ink, color pencil, and a little bit of digital touchup.
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
More traditional media experimentation! Watercolor, ink, color pencil, and a little bit of digital touchup.
Prints for Starchaser are also up in the shop today ~
www.kamakru.com/prints/8x10-...
www.kamakru.com/prints/8x10-...
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Prints for Starchaser are also up in the shop today ~
www.kamakru.com/prints/8x10-...
www.kamakru.com/prints/8x10-...
"Departing Hometree"
The tree that sheltered the egg, that nestled the hatchling, that shaded the fledgling & covered it in storms. The tree in the forest that held it close, until one day the dragon spread its wings & lifted from the ground with exuberance and possibility.
#watercolor #dragons #art
The tree that sheltered the egg, that nestled the hatchling, that shaded the fledgling & covered it in storms. The tree in the forest that held it close, until one day the dragon spread its wings & lifted from the ground with exuberance and possibility.
#watercolor #dragons #art
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"Departing Hometree"
The tree that sheltered the egg, that nestled the hatchling, that shaded the fledgling & covered it in storms. The tree in the forest that held it close, until one day the dragon spread its wings & lifted from the ground with exuberance and possibility.
#watercolor #dragons #art
The tree that sheltered the egg, that nestled the hatchling, that shaded the fledgling & covered it in storms. The tree in the forest that held it close, until one day the dragon spread its wings & lifted from the ground with exuberance and possibility.
#watercolor #dragons #art
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December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Someone decided to try to "well ACKTually" me about what qualifies as a sketch on my own post, then continued to get super snarky when I corrected them.
.... LOL. Ya'll. I just don't even know sometimes.
Loosen up, move on. If a post doesn't apply to you it's OK to not comment.
.... LOL. Ya'll. I just don't even know sometimes.
Loosen up, move on. If a post doesn't apply to you it's OK to not comment.
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Someone decided to try to "well ACKTually" me about what qualifies as a sketch on my own post, then continued to get super snarky when I corrected them.
.... LOL. Ya'll. I just don't even know sometimes.
Loosen up, move on. If a post doesn't apply to you it's OK to not comment.
.... LOL. Ya'll. I just don't even know sometimes.
Loosen up, move on. If a post doesn't apply to you it's OK to not comment.
It's always wonderful to see prints in their new homes! Thanks for the tag and share, Patrick :D
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It's always wonderful to see prints in their new homes! Thanks for the tag and share, Patrick :D
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A new drawing from 35,000 feet. I love these long 4+ hour flights!!
The Dungeon Master delivers a stunning set back to our band of adventurers, scoring three successful hits on all his rolls for the dragon.
Claw, Claw, Bite
11" x 14" Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned paper
The Dungeon Master delivers a stunning set back to our band of adventurers, scoring three successful hits on all his rolls for the dragon.
Claw, Claw, Bite
11" x 14" Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned paper
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A new drawing from 35,000 feet. I love these long 4+ hour flights!!
The Dungeon Master delivers a stunning set back to our band of adventurers, scoring three successful hits on all his rolls for the dragon.
Claw, Claw, Bite
11" x 14" Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned paper
The Dungeon Master delivers a stunning set back to our band of adventurers, scoring three successful hits on all his rolls for the dragon.
Claw, Claw, Bite
11" x 14" Watercolor Pencil and Chalk on Toned paper
I don't know who needs to hear this but sometimes a sketch is just meant to be a sketch and not a finished piece.
Not everything has to be a "finished" thing. Maybe the sketch IS the finished version of that thing. If you learned from it, took what you needed, it had its purpose fulfilled.
Not everything has to be a "finished" thing. Maybe the sketch IS the finished version of that thing. If you learned from it, took what you needed, it had its purpose fulfilled.
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this but sometimes a sketch is just meant to be a sketch and not a finished piece.
Not everything has to be a "finished" thing. Maybe the sketch IS the finished version of that thing. If you learned from it, took what you needed, it had its purpose fulfilled.
Not everything has to be a "finished" thing. Maybe the sketch IS the finished version of that thing. If you learned from it, took what you needed, it had its purpose fulfilled.
What a gorgeous bird and lovely capture, those colors and lighting is just perfect!
Also it would make absolutely lovely dragon colors.
Also it would make absolutely lovely dragon colors.
The Dull-mantled Antbird is a fun one. These birds are fiercely territorial and loud. If you happen across their territory, they'll let you know about it. They like steep, wet ravines with thick vegetation and don't like coming out in the open.
At Cataratas Bijagua #CostaRica this morning. #birds
At Cataratas Bijagua #CostaRica this morning. #birds
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
What a gorgeous bird and lovely capture, those colors and lighting is just perfect!
Also it would make absolutely lovely dragon colors.
Also it would make absolutely lovely dragon colors.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
A cloud is kicking my butt.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A cloud is kicking my butt.
My shop will be closing at the end of this week for the rest of the year! If you're looking for dragon pins for gifts, I have a pretty decent selection. Here are just a few 💚
www.kamakru.com/accessories?...
#dragons #dragonpins #pins
www.kamakru.com/accessories?...
#dragons #dragonpins #pins
December 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My shop will be closing at the end of this week for the rest of the year! If you're looking for dragon pins for gifts, I have a pretty decent selection. Here are just a few 💚
www.kamakru.com/accessories?...
#dragons #dragonpins #pins
www.kamakru.com/accessories?...
#dragons #dragonpins #pins
Finally got the paper and sketch for the next painting prepped today. I'll be head down pretty hard on this one for the week I think (EDO deadline). Because I was focused on show prep in November, I haven't even picked up a paint brush for about a month so I'm pretty excited to dig in!
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Finally got the paper and sketch for the next painting prepped today. I'll be head down pretty hard on this one for the week I think (EDO deadline). Because I was focused on show prep in November, I haven't even picked up a paint brush for about a month so I'm pretty excited to dig in!
I hate that you have to have an account to see anything that's even set to public on FB or IG. I'm not logging into IG ever again, but so many people and businesses ONLY have Instagram. Why? It's awful. It's restrictive. It's algorithm hell and it's all fed directly into genai.
December 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I hate that you have to have an account to see anything that's even set to public on FB or IG. I'm not logging into IG ever again, but so many people and businesses ONLY have Instagram. Why? It's awful. It's restrictive. It's algorithm hell and it's all fed directly into genai.
Just realized I hadn't redeemed ANY of my Staples points for like... years I think? Well, guess who just restocked some mailers. I go through ones that hold 5x7 prints the fasted, so I grabbed the thicker box for multiple prints or prints mixed with pins, and the flat mailers for just 1-3 prints
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just realized I hadn't redeemed ANY of my Staples points for like... years I think? Well, guess who just restocked some mailers. I go through ones that hold 5x7 prints the fasted, so I grabbed the thicker box for multiple prints or prints mixed with pins, and the flat mailers for just 1-3 prints
Oh I'm totally down to share what I know!
*Just keep in mind that more specific questions will get better answers. Like Qs about materials, equipment, methods, references, specific inspiration, making prints, conventions, etc.
*Just keep in mind that more specific questions will get better answers. Like Qs about materials, equipment, methods, references, specific inspiration, making prints, conventions, etc.
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Oh I'm totally down to share what I know!
*Just keep in mind that more specific questions will get better answers. Like Qs about materials, equipment, methods, references, specific inspiration, making prints, conventions, etc.
*Just keep in mind that more specific questions will get better answers. Like Qs about materials, equipment, methods, references, specific inspiration, making prints, conventions, etc.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I hate to do this given the time of year and feeling like there are so many more deserving causes out there but my brother set up a Gofundme to try to help with some of the immediate costs.
gofund.me/f754eb89c
gofund.me/f754eb89c
Donate to Support Our Emergency Move to Safety, organized by Tarot Barnes
My sister and I are living through a nightmare.
We tried to confront a local rig… Tarot Barnes needs your support for Support Our Emergency Move to Safety
gofund.me
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I hate to do this given the time of year and feeling like there are so many more deserving causes out there but my brother set up a Gofundme to try to help with some of the immediate costs.
gofund.me/f754eb89c
gofund.me/f754eb89c
Pantone are we serious right now? Or ever? I reject you now, you don't know what you're talking about. Or how to read the room. Hiss
December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Pantone are we serious right now? Or ever? I reject you now, you don't know what you're talking about. Or how to read the room. Hiss
Gaaaasp it's so much more beautiful in person! @wintersoulart.bsky.social always does such amazing work, I can't wait to wear this one out 😄
wintersoulstudios.com/shop.html
wintersoulstudios.com/shop.html
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Gaaaasp it's so much more beautiful in person! @wintersoulart.bsky.social always does such amazing work, I can't wait to wear this one out 😄
wintersoulstudios.com/shop.html
wintersoulstudios.com/shop.html
It's fern week 🌿
It turns out that ferns make a lot of appearances in my artwork, and it's no surprise considering how much I love them.
These are just a few of the lino block prints I've done with ferns!
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
It turns out that ferns make a lot of appearances in my artwork, and it's no surprise considering how much I love them.
These are just a few of the lino block prints I've done with ferns!
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
December 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's fern week 🌿
It turns out that ferns make a lot of appearances in my artwork, and it's no surprise considering how much I love them.
These are just a few of the lino block prints I've done with ferns!
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
It turns out that ferns make a lot of appearances in my artwork, and it's no surprise considering how much I love them.
These are just a few of the lino block prints I've done with ferns!
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
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"Bowman Bay" sits on the North side of Deception Pass state park in Washington State. As I walked up the beach, a white heron stood in the waves before flying away. I loved the green of the water in this area.
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Bowman Bay" sits on the North side of Deception Pass state park in Washington State. As I walked up the beach, a white heron stood in the waves before flying away. I loved the green of the water in this area.
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
Original available: www.kamakru.com/original-art...
#watercolor #painting #landscape
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It's a big update day! My newest lino block print "Solitude" which was last month's Patreon collector print.
Pthalo green lightened with white ink.
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
#dragons #linoblock #blockprint #LEprints
Pthalo green lightened with white ink.
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
#dragons #linoblock #blockprint #LEprints
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It's a big update day! My newest lino block print "Solitude" which was last month's Patreon collector print.
Pthalo green lightened with white ink.
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
#dragons #linoblock #blockprint #LEprints
Pthalo green lightened with white ink.
www.kamakru.com/prints?categ...
#dragons #linoblock #blockprint #LEprints
My poor baby Cedar had a swollen upper lip so he's on anti inflammatory meds for a few days. The little freak actually loves it. I don't even have to hold him 😂
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
My poor baby Cedar had a swollen upper lip so he's on anti inflammatory meds for a few days. The little freak actually loves it. I don't even have to hold him 😂
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Here's a Dipper painted in watercolour for today's #ArtAdventCalendar and also #BirdOfTheDay theme #OnTheRocks ! I've only ever seen a Dipper once, they really are wonderful birds 🪶 🤎
Painting inspired by one of the @rspb.bsky.social website dipper images!
#Birds #Art #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin
Painting inspired by one of the @rspb.bsky.social website dipper images!
#Birds #Art #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin
December 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here's a Dipper painted in watercolour for today's #ArtAdventCalendar and also #BirdOfTheDay theme #OnTheRocks ! I've only ever seen a Dipper once, they really are wonderful birds 🪶 🤎
Painting inspired by one of the @rspb.bsky.social website dipper images!
#Birds #Art #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin
Painting inspired by one of the @rspb.bsky.social website dipper images!
#Birds #Art #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin