Whimsy & Shade
@whimsyandshade.bsky.social
Animal artist with a flair for the dramatic (in colors, at least). Commissions open - grab a portrait of your pet in bold, vivid colors. Or check out prints of completed work: acerbicbeauty.com
Framed and on the wall! Wasn’t sure about this one at first, but it’s grown on me. I’m liking Panpastels the more I work with them. ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Framed and on the wall! Wasn’t sure about this one at first, but it’s grown on me. I’m liking Panpastels the more I work with them. ❤️
New on Substack! A bit of story behind my latest artwork.
August 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New on Substack! A bit of story behind my latest artwork.
More fun with abstracts! #abstractportrait
August 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
More fun with abstracts! #abstractportrait
Always experimenting with new styles. I dig this one. Going back to my more "messy" pet portraits, but with more focus on showing strokes for a painterly style. (Thanks to @floortjesart for the Procreate tutorial on this little guy.) #foxart #autumnfox #cutefox #procreate
August 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Always experimenting with new styles. I dig this one. Going back to my more "messy" pet portraits, but with more focus on showing strokes for a painterly style. (Thanks to @floortjesart for the Procreate tutorial on this little guy.) #foxart #autumnfox #cutefox #procreate
About to order a few of these to take to my next craft show! Can't wait to see them in person - Gelato does a great job printing calendars. #2026calendar
August 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
About to order a few of these to take to my next craft show! Can't wait to see them in person - Gelato does a great job printing calendars. #2026calendar
August 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
First ever acrylic painting and first non-digital artwork since grade school! So excited with how it turned out - and had a ton of fun making a mess! #acrylicart
June 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
First ever acrylic painting and first non-digital artwork since grade school! So excited with how it turned out - and had a ton of fun making a mess! #acrylicart
My 18-month colorful farm animal calendar releases in June! Will be in two formats: wall and desk calendar. Which animal do you want to see in this one? #colorfulanimals
May 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My 18-month colorful farm animal calendar releases in June! Will be in two formats: wall and desk calendar. Which animal do you want to see in this one? #colorfulanimals
Nobody asked for a pig in my impromptu "what animals should I include in my farm-themed calendar" poll, but this guy is too cheerful to be offended. #colorfulanimals #animalartist #iowaartist
May 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nobody asked for a pig in my impromptu "what animals should I include in my farm-themed calendar" poll, but this guy is too cheerful to be offended. #colorfulanimals #animalartist #iowaartist
Which farm animal would YOU like to see included in my upcoming '25-'26 calendar? Drop your favorite in the replies and maybe you'll see it! #animalart #animalartist #gooseart #colorfulcow #ducklingart #farmart #artcalendar
May 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Which farm animal would YOU like to see included in my upcoming '25-'26 calendar? Drop your favorite in the replies and maybe you'll see it! #animalart #animalartist #gooseart #colorfulcow #ducklingart #farmart #artcalendar
Today's game: Name that artwork! I don't want to just call her "silly cow," so whatcha got, Bluesky?? #colorfulcow
April 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today's game: Name that artwork! I don't want to just call her "silly cow," so whatcha got, Bluesky?? #colorfulcow
Finding out in my 40s that I can, in fact, draw something other than a stick figure has opened up an entire new side of myself and given me a new way to love animals - through art. 10-year-old me who thought she'd be a vet would be pleased. #animalart
March 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Finding out in my 40s that I can, in fact, draw something other than a stick figure has opened up an entire new side of myself and given me a new way to love animals - through art. 10-year-old me who thought she'd be a vet would be pleased. #animalart
These are a few of my favorite things:
1. My binding machine
4. A small paper trimmer
5. A gigantor stack paper cutter for trimming whole books at once.
I've had so much fun with these so far, and moving from the cutter(s) to the binder to placing the wire coils is my happy place. <3 #stationery
1. My binding machine
4. A small paper trimmer
5. A gigantor stack paper cutter for trimming whole books at once.
I've had so much fun with these so far, and moving from the cutter(s) to the binder to placing the wire coils is my happy place. <3 #stationery
March 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
These are a few of my favorite things:
1. My binding machine
4. A small paper trimmer
5. A gigantor stack paper cutter for trimming whole books at once.
I've had so much fun with these so far, and moving from the cutter(s) to the binder to placing the wire coils is my happy place. <3 #stationery
1. My binding machine
4. A small paper trimmer
5. A gigantor stack paper cutter for trimming whole books at once.
I've had so much fun with these so far, and moving from the cutter(s) to the binder to placing the wire coils is my happy place. <3 #stationery
Journals are up at Acerbic Beauty! This one has my ‘Hooka’d on Sloths’ artwork on the cover. 🤣 #stationerybusiness
March 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Journals are up at Acerbic Beauty! This one has my ‘Hooka’d on Sloths’ artwork on the cover. 🤣 #stationerybusiness
Which one’s your favorite? #stationery
March 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Which one’s your favorite? #stationery
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Yesterday was note card printing/folding/packaging day! Love how these colorful animal prints look in card form. ❤️ Link in bio if you want to see the rest! #artbusiness
March 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yesterday was note card printing/folding/packaging day! Love how these colorful animal prints look in card form. ❤️ Link in bio if you want to see the rest! #artbusiness
Notepad assembly day! These are drying & two more designs are waiting. Fun way to use my artwork. 😁 #stationerybusiness
March 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Notepad assembly day! These are drying & two more designs are waiting. Fun way to use my artwork. 😁 #stationerybusiness
Yesterday was note card printing/folding/packaging day! Love how these colorful animal prints look in card form. ❤️ Link in bio if you want to see the rest! #artbusiness
March 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yesterday was note card printing/folding/packaging day! Love how these colorful animal prints look in card form. ❤️ Link in bio if you want to see the rest! #artbusiness
Cover A or Cover B?? And is "Planny-bara" too twee? 🤣
Little help here, friendos...
Little help here, friendos...
February 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Cover A or Cover B?? And is "Planny-bara" too twee? 🤣
Little help here, friendos...
Little help here, friendos...
Just a sticker design I’ve come up with for no reason at all. Certainly not inspired by current events. Nosirree. #normalizepunchingnazis
February 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just a sticker design I’ve come up with for no reason at all. Certainly not inspired by current events. Nosirree. #normalizepunchingnazis
Reposted by Whimsy & Shade
Artist: Frank Hoppmann
January 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Artist: Frank Hoppmann
Third try on this guy. Finally got him looking like a bunny and not some eldritch creature (not that there's anything wrong with eldritch creatures). #animalartist
January 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Third try on this guy. Finally got him looking like a bunny and not some eldritch creature (not that there's anything wrong with eldritch creatures). #animalartist