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#send help #im okay trust me #the life of an artist

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This is folk punk

#me getting ready for an art market like #aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa #not dead yet #hand embroidery #art #trash

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Inspired by MCR and created in tandem with my partner here’s one of our latest creations.

It started with a stencil and evolved from a mistake into something really cool.

Fabric paint on a Thrifted cotton tank.

#original art #punk #hand painted #upcycled #diy #thrifted #MCR #emo #upcycled fashion #my art

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Here's the intro to a video about a box bag I made that I posted on my YouTube.

Also, here's a link to the full video of me bleach dyeing the fabric I used during the process. If you're interested, you can find the tutorial for bleaching fabric typed out here on my blog too.

#i sewed a bag and i liked it #sewing #box bag #hand bleached #tutorials #YouTube? #uughhh he's a youtuber #i promise im not a youtuber #i just made a few videos because ART #how to #diy

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Here's some before and after shots of some Dickies that I thrifted and resized. I made a full video of the process in my YouTube. (Follow the link to try it out yourself. ✂️🪡)

This was a lot more scary on paper than it ended up being in person, and I feel so proud of myself every time I put them on. 😊

I can't wait to see what else I can do.

#dickies #punk #diy #thrifted #upcycled #tutorials #PANTS #omg i did a thing and im so proud of me

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I made some stickies out of my redrawn logo. I might change it again, but this is what I've got for now. I think it's pretty neat. ☺️

#i dont know what im doing but im doing it #art #original art #stickers #skull boy #feel good #etsy? #my art

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I hear people talk about how punk clothing is expensive, how you don’t have enough money to buy docs so obv you aren’t a real punk, how you can’t buy pins anywhere, how punk jewelry is sooo expensive BULLSHIT

The backbone of punk is diy. Punk is messy, punk is making the best of what you have. Nothing is more punk than making your own beauty with the shit you find scattered about

Wanna have docs? Buy some knock offs for 20 bucks and add some spikes no one will care

Want patches? Embroider on some old fabric. Use paint, bleach, markers, whatever you have. If that’s not good enough, buy from small businesses when you can

Want pins? Make em. Use safety pins and a bottle cap and you got a pin. Just paint something on, if you don’t have paint, I’ve used white out and pens just do whatever. Also fr just um borrow from any big shitty chain store, not from small businesses tho

Want jewelry? Pliers are your best friend. Fix broken jewelry with em, use chains u found to make something. I’ve used a hanging plant wire to make a barbed wire bracelet with nothing but pliers. Just fuck around. Buy from small businesses and again, big shitty chains are fair game

Want spikes and cool metal shit? Literally just take any metal like literally anything and stick it to your clothes. Safety pins, can tabs (esp monster ones bc fun colors) lighter caps, make spikes out of cans, take chains outta the recycle bin

Punk is the most accessible subculture. Punk was made by people with no money, and anyone who tells you you need fancy shit to be punk ain’t a real punk. Punk is about fucking around with the idea of what you should be, so just have fun! There are literally no rules!

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Over the past year I’ve been finding that I enjoy reading. I always thought I didn’t like it or that I was bad at it. Turns out I have ADHD. 😂

I made some bookmarks in honor of my new hobby. Etsy

Feel free to follow me on StoryGraph to see what I’m currently reading 📚

#reading #books #bookmarks #original art #nerd #I’m slow but I like it #adhd #artists on etsy #my art

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Played around with some bleach a few months ago for a sewing project. It was another first for me. I’m really happy with how this turned out.

Check out this video to get an idea of how it went. (How-to follows)

How to Bleach: For the love, please use PPE

Choose your fabric (I prefer naturals like cotton, or at least majority cotton)

Plan your mess (look up different methods like tie dye, shibori, splatter, spray, stone wash, stencils, paint brush, etc.)

Mix your solution (Make a solution of about 50:50 bleach and water. I recommend regular bleach, not the "no splash " gel because I've heard it works better for projects like this.)

Soak for 20 minutes

Remove and dry in the sun (Make sure to watch it, so you can stop the reaction at the color you want. It shouldn't take too long, probably 20 minutes to an hour depending on conditions.)

Rinse

Soak in Hydrogen Peroxide solution (Make a solution of at least 1:10 peroxide to water and soak for about 20 minutes to an hour. This helps neutralize the bleach and takes out the bleach smell. If the smell is stubborn, add some more peroxide and soak again. I've done straight peroxide before with no issues, but why waste it.)

Rinse

Wash and Dry

Craft or Wear

#bleach #always use protection #box bag #sewing #baby’s first #fabric #diy projects #diy #how to #tutorials

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This little grouping is the second couple of drawings turned into stickers. These are some of my favorites. But really I don’t know if I could choose. I’m just so proud of myself for exploring my art and allowing myself to see that it’s valuable.

I get so much joy from sharing it with others.

Available in my Etsy shop.

#stickers #artists on etsy #punk #it’s not a rock lobster it’s a punk crawfish #proud of myself #it’s been a journey #look at me gooo #original art #my art

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Here’s some more of my drawings that I tuned into stickers! These were some of my first stickers and I printed and cut them all myself. Super proud of how far I’ve come since the beginning. These are a far cry from then. Lots of trial and error to get this result.

You can find these (and others) on my Etsy if you’re interested in that kind of thing. 😊

#gay bear #punk monkey #crust punk #don’t fuck with Leroy #original art #stickers #artists on etsy #my art

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Teeth String

#print #art #original art #illustration #digital #teefs #bone apple teeth #teeth #my art

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You're Gonna Need to Drag Me Out

#print #art #original art #illustration #digital #drag #queen #okurrrr #lgbt #drag queen #move i'm gay #my art

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All Bodies Are Beautiful

#print #art #original art #illustration #digital #all bodies are beautiful #body positivity #boobs #my art

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Creepy Crawlies

#skull #print #art #original art #illustration #digital #worm #i got worms inside my head #my art

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Skulktopus. I love him. He's cool.

#skulktopus #skull #octopus #print #art #original art #illustration #digital #my art