Layer by layer, this piece is slowly coming to life!
I’ve always been enchanted by traditional book illustration and the art nouveau movement. I’m leaning into these styles right now in my sketches, and I think their influence is starting to show 🤭
What art style inspires you to create?
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#artnouveau #illustration #inkandwatercolor #sketchbook
A little food for thought and a peek at my latest project! Watercolor coming soon ✨
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#inkdrawings #illustration #handdrawn #natureart #christianart
🌷The flower buds and morning birds are back and so am I! 🌷
This winter, I took time away from social media to focus more on art and family, and I found the still mornings and slower pace to be refreshing in the best way. I never stopped creating, however, and I’m excited to share with you the art I’ve made and the upcoming projects on the horizon! Shown here is my most recent painting, “In the Garden,” which will be hanging in my church along with pieces from other artists for the duration of Lent. I’ll be offering a limited number of prints, and will be sharing those details soon!
If you enjoy my studio updates and getting a glimpse of my work behind the scenes, you can sign up for my monthly newsletter by sending me your email or filling out the interest form on my website daphneraedesigns.studio
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#easterart #lentart #christianart #christianpainting #garden
As I wrap up 2025 commissions and holiday gifts, I’m entering a season of protected creative time where I can work on some big projects for 2026! That means a lot of playing, painting, writing, and resting. I’ll be back next year with some exciting updates and new content!
Until then, wishing you all an early Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
UPDATE:
The winner has been drawn!
🎉Congratulations @mrs.riley_anne 🎉
And thank you to everyone who participated! Even if you didn’t win this round, I’m adding this print to my website this week and will be running some holiday sales soon! So keep an eye out for updates and more art coming your way!
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✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨
In celebration of the season of gathering and giving, I’m offering one free 8x12” art print of my latest painting “Immanuel”
To Enter:
1. Follow me (if you aren’t already)
2. Tag 2 friends in the comments who’d enjoy my art!
✨Bonus Entry: Share this post to your story or feed and tag me so I can see it!
Giveaway ends on Sunday, November 9 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced the following Monday!
Good luck, and thank you for supporting my art! 🤍
#artgiveaway #freeartprint #smallbusinessgiveaway #artprints #paintersofinstagram #artistoninstagram #fineartprint #christmasart #nativity #starrynight #christianart #christiancreative
The latest collection of my ink and watercolor illustrations are being added to my website today!
As I said in this month’s newsletter, “When I’m feeling
“canvas shy” and uninspired for a large painting, making some small watercolor illustrations helps
me to stay creative and simply enjoy the process.”
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#art #inkandwatercolor #illustration #falldecor #artprintsforsale #woodlandcreatures #floralart
Fall is easily my favorite season (especially here in North Carolina)! So even though I’m working on some larger paintings, I couldn’t help but spend a little time on some watercolor illustrations!
I’m making time for one more cozy critter, but can’t decide which I’d like to paint 🐿️ Let me know what fall forest animal you’d like to see in the comments!
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#falldecor #inkandwatercolor #illustration #cutecritters #forestanimals #artprints #cottagecore #cozyart
I’ll be at the Wake Forest Farmer’s Market TOMORROW with a new batch of these 5x7 prints!
It’s almost September, which also means that the transition from my Summer stock to a new series of Fall designs is coming your way! I’ll post to my story soon about end of Summer sales and some sneak peeks at what’s to come!
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#inkandwatercolor #artprints #flowerart #illustration #wallart
The mountains are calling 🏔️
This new 6x6” acrylic painting will be available in person and online this Fall along with lots of new prints and other products!
Want to see more mountain content? Let me know in the comments!
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#mountains #mountainpainting #acrylic #originalartwork #christiancreative #fineart
Small bumble bee and daisy 1 hour sketch in 30 seconds! 🐝 Color coming soon!🌻
This ink and water color illustration will be one of several small 5x7 prints you can purchase in person and online! Check out my market schedule for opportunities in the Raleigh area or online at daphneraedesigns.studio!
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#raleighartist #bumblebeeart #beepainting #illustration #inkandwatercolor #artprints
Here’s a glimpse at my sketchbook AND an exciting update: I’m sending out my first monthly newsletter next Monday, August 4th!
Interested in receiving my newsletters? I’ll only send one email per month and you’ll receive all the important shop updates, new projects, and upcoming events, including some exclusive promo codes and behind-the-scenes content!
✨Comment “Newsletter” or DM me and I’ll send you a message to get you subscribed!
Here’s a peek at a new series of mini paintings!
These 6x6” canvases are great for experimenting with new concepts and techniques. I’m currently going a bit wild with tape and borders!
The originals will be sold in person and online once they’re completed, but for now I won’t be making prints of these, so if you like what you see, don’t miss out!
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#art #artoninstagram #minipaintings #acrylic #treepainting #naturepainting #fineart #originalart #visualstorytelling
