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I'm back with some requested close ups of my doll house! This book shelf I made earlier this year to display some of my cutest miniature items. It's made from a cardboard base that I covered in spackle to smooth and fill any gaps. I then painted it in these candy-bright colors! The books are mostly made up from a kit I received years ago and the records are just bits of printed paper and a plastic lid. The last picture is of some store-bought pieces (some vintage!) that complete the look. 🙂 More to come soon! #handmadecrafts #dıy #upcycle #montanaartist #illustrator #miniatures #dollhousedecor #dollhousemakeover #dollhouse

I made this lamp for my sister for a house-warming gift! Since she lives in a different state, I made the panels at home first, packed into my carry-on, and assembled them in her apartment later. I was in a hurry so I didn't take many pictures of the process, but I basically made balsa wood frames and layered sheets of tissue paper and plants into it, meshing them together with watered down modge podge. The ferns and wildflowers were locally collected last summer and I've had them nicely dried and pressed flat. Now she has this little piece of Montana in her new home! #upcycled #handmadecrafts #dıy #montanaartist #papermaking #lanternart

An illustration I finished today of two of my favorite jazz-influenced musicians, Laufey and RAYE. I saw a video of them preforming together at one of their shows, and I was struck by how well their appearances contrasted each other. They are both so gorgeous, and have such a apparent love for their craft. So this is basically just fan-art 🙂 #digitalartwork #illustration #illustrator #montanaartist #raye #laufey #fanart #jazzmusic

Repairing Your Clothing Is Punk! I have these old Carhartt jeans that I got from the thrift ages ago. The first change came from needing to alter their fit a bit. From then on I've continuously patched holes that appear with Sashiko style repairs and my favorite fabrics. I also used embroidery floss today to cover up the wear in one of my favorite flannels. Fun Fact: The color scheme of the cover art, (and the entire background base actually), came from a picture I took of the Aurora Borealis last night. It was lovely. 🙂 #punk #repairingclothes #recycledfashion #upcycledclothing #digitalartwork #dıy #sewingproject #illustration #montanaartist #embrodiery

DO NOT WORRY! My striped corduroy projects sketches have NOT left my mind! The road to the finished product is just taking a bit longer than expected... Here are two projects I have done in preparation. This denim vest was a test of a pattern I'm drafting, (I've decided it's going to be a vest), and the pants were an experimentation in striped patchwork quilting. A most deliciously medieval vest coming soon! #sewingmachine #handmadecrafts #handmade #sewingproject #sewing #conceptartist #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist

This little number was one of my first patchwork quilting projects! It certainly has it's flaws, but it's still such a fun wear with it's blues and pale yellows. I used an adapted store-bought pattern for this and I love the little drop waist! #sewingmachine #handmadecrafts #handmade #sewingproject #sewing #conceptartist #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist #70sfashion

This sizzler dress was made from a super cool table cloth that I thrifted with a map of Norway! I did end up using some extra fabric for the skirt but was able to incorporate little cutouts of the characters regardless. A fun make! #sewingmachine #handmadecrafts #handmade #sewingproject #sewing #conceptartist #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist #70sfashion

Another one of my experiments! (Your girl is in a growth phase what can I say...) Here I am testing out two inking, shading, and coloring styles with the same base sketch. There are definitely things I like and dislike about each one so I'm going to continue exploring! #illustrator #montanaartist #folkartist #illustration #conceptartist #conceptart #digitalart #digitalartwork

The second make with my freshly drafted minidress pattern! This sizzler is a bit more structured than the last one and it has a more fitted shape. Like most of my fabric, this was a thrift find for just a few dollars! #sewingmachine #handmadecrafts #handmade #sewingproject #sewing #conceptartist #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist #70sfashion

I discovered the halftone settings on Procreate the other day and have been going wild with it ever since. I also was messing around with the color curves. I still don't grasp them completely, but I like how this "Luna Moth" design turned out so I threw it up on my RedBubble shop. (Link in bio!) #redbubble #graphicdesigner #digitalartwork #digitalart #illustration #montanaartist #lunamoth #americanmoonmoth #natureart

I've been really into this 70's mini dress style lately so I decided to make a few! Apparently these were called "sizzlers" and were paired with matching bloomers underneath. I am also planning on making some of those since I have some more of this fabric, but for now I've been wearing lace bloomers and biker shorts underneath. More variations coming soon! #sewingmachine #handmadecrafts #handmade #sewingproject #sewing #conceptartist #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist #70sfashion

More experimentation with colors and textures! I've been learning so much the last two weeks and downloading so many new Procreate brushes. The text is something that I tell myself all the time, especially when I'm overthinking a small decision. 🙂 #digitalartist #digitalart #illustration #conceptartist #illustrator #montanaartist

Tis' The Season. (To watch Buffy The Vampire Slayer that is.) #illustrator #tattooart #digitalart #digitalartist #montanaartist #buffyart #buffythevampireslayer

This was a little digital painting/drawing I did tonight. I realized that I don't like monkey's while making this. Especially this one. I really tried to give off the unsettled way they make me feel with his creepy stare. (His eyes have less texture so they pop.) Also his name is Mikey because my tablet autocorrected while naming my file. #montanaartist #illustrator #conceptartist #digitalart #digitalartwork

This piece is inspired by some photo shoots that Doja Cat has been doing for her new album "Vie". The text is also from the song "AAAHH MEN!" on there which is such a vibe. I love to see an artist having fun with their art 🙂 #montanaartist #illustration #digitalartist #digitalartwork #dojacat #vie #aaahhmen

Another favorite X-files quote of mine with accompanying art. 🙂 This was actually one of the first sketches I did after seeing @renographics art for the first time. It's also an experiment with switching from Adobe Illustrator to the free program, Inkscape. ("E.B.E." S1E17) #xfiles #fannart #montanaartist #illustrator #tattooart #digitalartist #digitalartwork

Fanart is a great way to play with new art techniques! I'm still studying @renographics work and other traditional tattoo styles. Be prepared for more like this because I am very ✨inspired✨ (This is a scene from the X-Files episode, "Humbug". S2-E20) #digitalartist #montanaartist #illustrator #illustration #tattooart #xfiles #fannart

I recently discovered @renographics art and have felt so incredibly inspired! I wanted to practice making art with some of the inking styles they use as well as playing with these bright tattoo like colors and textures. #illustrator #montanaartist #folkartist #conceptart #digitalart

More miniature 3"x3" stamped cards from my website qarliesart.com. It's easier with these smaller stamps to mix and match designs which is fun! #linostamps #illustrator #montanaartist #colorfulprints #folkartist #illustration

A little digital illustration that I did a while back. It's pretty different from the current art style and color scheme that I typically work in, but there is something that still really appeals to me about it. Maybe it's the loneliness that the lack of foreground dancers conveys. Like the viewer is at a chaotic bonfire party, yet they stand alone on one side of the fire, watching everyone else dance. I am positive that it was not that deep when I drew it though. 🙂 This is available as a sticker on my RedBubble shop QarliesArt! #illustration #conceptartist #digitalartist #digitalartwork #digitalart #illustrator #montanaartist

Some more miniature 3"x 3" hand-painted and stamped greeting cards! These showcase some of my adorable flower designs! #linostamps #illustrator #montanaartist #colorfulprints #folkartist #illustration #greetingcards #dıy #handmade

A silly little sticker that I made for my laptop. It's up on my RedBubble shop QarliesArt if you want to purchase one for yourself! #illustrator #montanaartist #folkartist #illustration #digitalart #digitalartwork #graphicdesign

I also make miniature, 3"x 3" greeting cards complete with tiny envelopes! These are a few of my beetle designs 🎸 Check out my website qarliesart.com to see more of my work! #linostamps #illustrator #montanaartist #colorfulprints #folkartist #greetingcards #illustration

This is an ongoing studio apartment dollhouse project that I started a couple years ago. It's a mix of items I've made, pieces gifted to me, and few purchases I just couldn't resist making myself. I actually up-cycled an American Girl Doll wardrobe from the thrift store for the house part. The next thing that I want to make for it is some cross-stitch rugs! Leave a comment if you want to see some of the specific miniatures that I've made! #handmadecrafts #dıy #sewingproject #illustration #folkartist #montanaartist #dollhouse #dollhouseminiatures

Instead of working on one of the many other projects that I am in the middle of, I have been spending an ungodly number of hours knitting this week. 🙂 I've never done a full garment in-the-round before and I wanted to try it with this seaweed-colored yarn that I have from a sweater I unraveled. It's also a great opportunity to practice my twist and cable skills. #upcycled #handmadecrafts #montanaartist #knitting #knitstagram

Another random series of doodles that I did a while back. The concept was what if a fish was just a guy? #illustrator #montanaartist #conceptartist #illustration #digitalartwork #digitalartist

Some samples of my fiddlehead fern designs from my "Living Creatures" collection of handmade greeting cards! Each of these cards are printed with hand-carved stamps and feature a fresh curling fern with a colorful, free-hand painted, background. These three also have little spaces included in the design to write in a name or message! Check out my website in my bio for more designs! #folkartist #colorfulprints #folkart #montanaartist #illustrator #linostamps #greetingcards

Well, I've finished making the fabric for my project. This bit of quilting took me longer than I would have liked, but I now have a beautiful piece of striped corduroy to work with! Now comes the fun part, making something cool out of it. I just still haven't decided what that is going to be yet... 🙂 #upcycled #upcycledclothing #upcycledfashion #handmadecrafts #dıy #sewingproject

Some samples of my "Giving Hands" card designs that are part of my "Living Creatures" collection of handmade greeting cards! Each of these cards are printed with hand-carved stamps and feature a pair of gentle hands holding a plants and stars with a colorful, free-hand, painted background. Check out my website in my bio for more designs! #folkartist #colorfulprints #folkart #montanaartist #illustrator #linostamps #greetingcards

A little stamp-printed bandana that I made for myself this summer. I custom mixed this bright orange ink to coordinate with the lines in the fabric piece. You may recognize the snail and morel stamps from my greeting cards! #handmadecrafts #sewingproject #handmade #dıy #colorfulprints #montanaartist #linostamps #illustration