Carmen
@carmenok.bsky.social
Perpetual dabbler, sharing my art journey.
Gonna start sharing my painting journal again. This is my most recent. Not sure how much I like it. But the goal was to test out my new acrlyic paint markers and it was fun.
January 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Gonna start sharing my painting journal again. This is my most recent. Not sure how much I like it. But the goal was to test out my new acrlyic paint markers and it was fun.
My husband plays a sort of D&D-ish game with some of his friends. And sometimes he asks me to draw up something for him. This time it was a magical wolf which I happily agreed to do. It's just a quick drawing but I love how it turned out. #art #traditionalart #coloredpencil #wolfdrawing
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My husband plays a sort of D&D-ish game with some of his friends. And sometimes he asks me to draw up something for him. This time it was a magical wolf which I happily agreed to do. It's just a quick drawing but I love how it turned out. #art #traditionalart #coloredpencil #wolfdrawing
I started posting crochet stuff on Instagram again. You can find me over there @carmenokcrochet
More art coming here soon.
More art coming here soon.
October 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I started posting crochet stuff on Instagram again. You can find me over there @carmenokcrochet
More art coming here soon.
More art coming here soon.
Just a reminder that I have a few Autumn themed, printable coloring pages for sale, including a Halloween one. bsky.app/profile/carm...
I promise I'll share more of my painting journal. But I also want to share that I have an online shop with some printable coloring pages that I designed, including this one! Please check it out. There's only a few right now but I'll be adding a couple more soon. mycommunitymade.com/store/carmen...
September 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Just a reminder that I have a few Autumn themed, printable coloring pages for sale, including a Halloween one. bsky.app/profile/carm...
Went back and added a bit of dark and light and I definitely like it better. I kind of want to keep messing with it, but that's probably a sign I should move on. #art #painting #artjournal #mixedmedia
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Went back and added a bit of dark and light and I definitely like it better. I kind of want to keep messing with it, but that's probably a sign I should move on. #art #painting #artjournal #mixedmedia
I've been sharing my practice journal. But I've realized I'm scared to show my finished works. They are very personal. I'm also afraid I'll be doubted because, well... the internet. But some part of me wants to share still. Any other artists in this boat?
September 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I've been sharing my practice journal. But I've realized I'm scared to show my finished works. They are very personal. I'm also afraid I'll be doubted because, well... the internet. But some part of me wants to share still. Any other artists in this boat?
Finally, a new journal spread. I feel this needs some more darks. But I think I'll revisit this one later to address that. I've been staring at it too much.
#paintingjournal #art #mixedmedia #abstract #blueskyart
#paintingjournal #art #mixedmedia #abstract #blueskyart
September 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Finally, a new journal spread. I feel this needs some more darks. But I think I'll revisit this one later to address that. I've been staring at it too much.
#paintingjournal #art #mixedmedia #abstract #blueskyart
#paintingjournal #art #mixedmedia #abstract #blueskyart
Everything feels overwhelming and exhausting right now. Honestly, it's why I haven't been making art. But I am going to keep trying, because art is necessary, in so many ways. But it is hard sometimes.
September 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Everything feels overwhelming and exhausting right now. Honestly, it's why I haven't been making art. But I am going to keep trying, because art is necessary, in so many ways. But it is hard sometimes.
I will try again. What does cozy mean to you? There are no wrong answers here. I'll go first. Reading out on my deck on a warm autumn evening.
August 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I will try again. What does cozy mean to you? There are no wrong answers here. I'll go first. Reading out on my deck on a warm autumn evening.
I promise I'll share more of my painting journal. But I also want to share that I have an online shop with some printable coloring pages that I designed, including this one! Please check it out. There's only a few right now but I'll be adding a couple more soon. mycommunitymade.com/store/carmen...
August 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I promise I'll share more of my painting journal. But I also want to share that I have an online shop with some printable coloring pages that I designed, including this one! Please check it out. There's only a few right now but I'll be adding a couple more soon. mycommunitymade.com/store/carmen...
Finished?? Probably? I'm moving on to the next page regardless lol. #art #painting #blueskyart #traditionalart #mixedmedia #artjournal
June 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Finished?? Probably? I'm moving on to the next page regardless lol. #art #painting #blueskyart #traditionalart #mixedmedia #artjournal
More art journaling. Still needs something. #art #traditionalart #painting #mixedmedia #flowers #artjournal
June 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
More art journaling. Still needs something. #art #traditionalart #painting #mixedmedia #flowers #artjournal
Another workshop piece. Colored pencil and alcohol markers. Still working on it. I love colored pencil but struggle with how long it takes now. I used to have more patience for it which probably means I should do it more. #art #mixedmedia #coloredpencil #traditionalart
June 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Another workshop piece. Colored pencil and alcohol markers. Still working on it. I love colored pencil but struggle with how long it takes now. I used to have more patience for it which probably means I should do it more. #art #mixedmedia #coloredpencil #traditionalart
Did a bunch of art workshops this past week. It was so much fun, and it is always inspiring. Here's one of my favorite pieces that I did. Mixed media.
#art #traditonal #mixedmedia #floralart
#art #traditonal #mixedmedia #floralart
June 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Did a bunch of art workshops this past week. It was so much fun, and it is always inspiring. Here's one of my favorite pieces that I did. Mixed media.
#art #traditonal #mixedmedia #floralart
#art #traditonal #mixedmedia #floralart
Finished journal spread! I really enjoyed this one. I dont normally spend time on just colors and shapes. Acrylic paint, watercolor crayons, brush pens.
#mixedmedia #painting #sketchbookpainting #artjournal
#mixedmedia #painting #sketchbookpainting #artjournal
May 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Finished journal spread! I really enjoyed this one. I dont normally spend time on just colors and shapes. Acrylic paint, watercolor crayons, brush pens.
#mixedmedia #painting #sketchbookpainting #artjournal
#mixedmedia #painting #sketchbookpainting #artjournal
Since I mentioned it in my last post, here's the next spread in my painting sketchbook. It's still a W.I.P. So far it's watercolor crayons and acrylic paint.
#artjournal #sketchbookpainting #painting #wip #art
#artjournal #sketchbookpainting #painting #wip #art
May 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Since I mentioned it in my last post, here's the next spread in my painting sketchbook. It's still a W.I.P. So far it's watercolor crayons and acrylic paint.
#artjournal #sketchbookpainting #painting #wip #art
#artjournal #sketchbookpainting #painting #wip #art
I couldn't help myself and came back to it before I did much of anything on the next page. But I think I'm calling this spread done now. #art #sketchbookpainting #painting
May 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I couldn't help myself and came back to it before I did much of anything on the next page. But I think I'm calling this spread done now. #art #sketchbookpainting #painting
Sketchbook painting progress! I still think it needs something. But I'm going to move on to the next spread and let this one sit for a bit. Acrylic paint and watercolor crayons.
#art #sketchbookpainting #painting
#art #sketchbookpainting #painting
April 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sketchbook painting progress! I still think it needs something. But I'm going to move on to the next spread and let this one sit for a bit. Acrylic paint and watercolor crayons.
#art #sketchbookpainting #painting
#art #sketchbookpainting #painting
Okay so... I thought I was going to post crochet here. I started with it anyway. But I decided to share my painting journey instead. I'm experimenting with a more abstract style for the first time, in a sketchbook. This isn't done yet, but I wanted to share it because I like where it's going.
April 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Okay so... I thought I was going to post crochet here. I started with it anyway. But I decided to share my painting journey instead. I'm experimenting with a more abstract style for the first time, in a sketchbook. This isn't done yet, but I wanted to share it because I like where it's going.
Blanket progress! The last post was actually from a couple weeks ago. As of today I'm just under half way through the squares. This might be my first complete granny square blanket!
#crochet #grannysquare
#crochet #grannysquare
February 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Blanket progress! The last post was actually from a couple weeks ago. As of today I'm just under half way through the squares. This might be my first complete granny square blanket!
#crochet #grannysquare
#crochet #grannysquare
For my mental health, I'm going to start sharing my crochet and art instead of focusing on politics. That stuff is still important, but my energy for it is better served out in the real world, not on social media. So here's a picture of a blanket I'm currently working on.
February 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For my mental health, I'm going to start sharing my crochet and art instead of focusing on politics. That stuff is still important, but my energy for it is better served out in the real world, not on social media. So here's a picture of a blanket I'm currently working on.
Ugh, I want to move here permanently but having trouble leaving FB because of some of the resources available (local events/opportunities mostly). Not sure how I'd access some of those things that FB exclusive. But I really want to leave the metaverse.
January 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ugh, I want to move here permanently but having trouble leaving FB because of some of the resources available (local events/opportunities mostly). Not sure how I'd access some of those things that FB exclusive. But I really want to leave the metaverse.
Hello Bluesky! I already like this better than FB and I think I like it better than Mastadon too.
November 30, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Hello Bluesky! I already like this better than FB and I think I like it better than Mastadon too.