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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 22h

Stay safe out there everyone. Be smart. Be brave. Keep fighting tyranny. #nokingsdayprotest #portlandfrog #peacefulprotest #allartispolitical #nokings

Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 2d

Horse, bumblebees, and mixed media ink drawing. #inktober #horselover #horseart #drawingaday #cozyart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 3d

Sketchbook page inspired by the garden at night under a full moon - black cats, death-head moths, moon flowers, magic keys, and a witchy quote. #paperrepublic #sketchbookpage #pencildrawing #witchygarden #cozyart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 4d

Still pen and ink - technically - so I think it counts for Inktober. Although I did add a bit of metallic paint. Bunny rabbit and spider for a dark cottagecore meets spooky season vibe. #cozyart #animalart #paintingprocess #cottagecorevibes #spookyseason

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 5d

I’m bored with Inktober and itching to paint. Turns out I only had about ten days of structured art challenge in me. Can’t say I’m surprised. #inktober2025 #animalart #deawingprocess #cozyautumn #drawingchallenge

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 8d

Let’s draw all the different things today. My dog watching me through the back door, my cat sleeping nearby, some mushrooms, pumpkins, frog, snail, bumblebee, and lots of little butterflies. All things that make me feel cozy. #inktober2025 #cottagecorevibes #drawingprocess #cozyart #arttimelapse

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 9d

Trying to keep these quick and loose and not get too bogged down. Today for #inktober2025 I’m drawing a couple dogs that remind me of my own pup, a German shepherd/belgian malinois mix. Dogs are not a usual subject for me, I may give this another try. #drawingprocess #doglover #dogdrawing #animalart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 10d

Some days just don’t go as well as others. I was definitely frustrated drawing today with this fountain pen. I’ll consider this my warm up before going back to work on my oil painting. #inktober2025 #cozyillustration #fountainpenproblems #coyart #dailydrawing

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 11d

Back to the animal studies - today ravens. Perfect for spooky season, but also way up there in my top five favorite birds. #cozyart #inktober2025 #corvids #drawingchallenge #ravenart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 12d

Spooky 🤔 black cats squeezed into assorted glass jars for #inktober2025 day 6. I didn’t have a lot of time to fill the page today, so opted for these less detailed, but adorable kitties today. #cozyart #spookyseason #catlover #catsareliquid

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 13d

I couldn’t resist. Day 5 of my Inktober series. Who needs an AI filter? 🐈‍⬛ 💎 🎉 #lifeofashowgirl #showgirlcat #catart #inktober2025 #catlover

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 14d

I love her so much! 🐈‍⬛ #blackcats #catlover #cozyathome #artstudiovibes #cozyart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 15d

I don’t use the “official” inktober prompts. I already have more ideas than I can ever execute within my remaining days on this planet. Why would I draw something that doesn’t inspire me and light me up? #artprocess #creativefreedom #inktober25 #womenartists #cottagecorevibes

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 15d

I had to bust out the colored pens. This one is for the book lovers. An odd assortment, but just a few of the books I’ve read this year. (I KNOW Gainman is cancelled.) Because it’s October and “spooky-season” I added a big black spider stalking a fly. What do you think? What should I draw tomorrow?

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 16d

One could argue that a practice that brings beauty into the world is more important than ever. I know making art helps my mental health. Even if you aren’t a creative yourself, maybe watching someone make art can help yours. #creativeprocess #cozyart #horsedrawing #artandmentalhealth #inktober2025

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 16d

Inktober Day 2 - This one is for all the horse-loving little girls who never got to have a pony of their own. I haven’t drawn a horse in many years, but as a kid they were a constant presence in my art and my dreams. #inktober2025 #penandinkdrawing #horselovers #drawingchallenge #cozyart

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 17d

For me this drawing challenge is really about exploring a media in which I feel weak. I’ve never been as strong a draftsman as a painter. Just something about how I think about painting vs drawing that has always challenged me. #inktober2025 #drawingprocess #cozyart #artskills #drawingchallenge

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 17d

Off topic, but I’m both excited and apprehensive about new music from Taylor Swift. There’s this low level fear that I’ll hate it, it will be too pop, too much about Travis, . . . Anyone else feeling that? #inktober2025 #cozyart #cottagecorevibes #drawingprocess #tloasg

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 17d

Inktober Day 1 - let’s draw some wild rabbits in action. It’s a long video, so buckle up. But for those who are interested here’s the entire process to fill today’s page with bunnies. 🐇 #cozyart #cottagecoreaesthetic #romanticizeyourlife #inktober2025 #artprocess

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 24d

Three cozy autumn painting that can stand alone or be combined and displayed together to create one continuous scene. Filled with cozy autumn vibes, woodland animals, and an inviting forest cottage. These paintings are available on the website now - originals and limited edition fine art prints.

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 28d

Cozy art for cottagecore homes, autumn edition! #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagecorehomedecor #cozyart #autumnvibes #oilpaining

Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · 28d

Cozy cottage in the woods vibes in this series of three paintings. Releasing Monday 9/22 for the autumn equinox. Originals and signed prints will be for sale for a limited time. #artrelease #oilpainting #cottagecoreart #autumnequinox #romanticizeyourlife

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · Sep 17

I’m literally begging you, just let me paint. 😘 #cozyart #cottagecorevibes #oilpainting #artpractice #paintingprocess

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · Sep 13

Curious rabbits among stacks of horror books and poppies all against velvety black and gold flecked backdrops. For collectors who love nature, lituratue, and art that feels both romantic and a bit rebellious. #darkcottagecore #cozyart #originalpaintings #animalillustration #cottagecoreaesthetic

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Renee Machan: Cottagecore Artist @rmachanart.bsky.social · Sep 12

Two new paintings for all my spooky season, bunny rabbit loving, dark cottagecore girlies. Not sure when exactly, but these will be available in the shop sometime next week. #originalart #cottagecoreasthetic #cozyart #bunnyrabbit #horrorbookcovers

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