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I’m finally sharing my new self-portrait with y’all. This is the first artwork I’ve created in Procreate on my new iPad. It took me a while to get used to the program but I’m pretty happy with it. It’s been a while since my last post so I want to say thank you and welcome to all of my new followers! I appreciate ya! 😊 🔹 Buy me a coffee here: www.ko-fi.com/crystalcurie I appreciate all your support~ ☕️❤️ 🔹 #art #arts #commissionsopen #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #draw #drawing #doodle #sketch #dailysketch #sketchbook #illustrator #artwork #digitalart #selfportrait #character #selfie #pencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #instaart #traditionalart #originalartwork #instaartist #instadraw #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artist #artists #crystalcurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwwyZOFv_Y/?utm_medium=tumblr
It’s been a tumultuous year so far to say the least, and I think we could all use the vibes Jewelia here is emanating right now. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may recognize this art format as my 100 Themes Challenge (See #Crystal_100TC if you’d like to see more related works). This piece took me the longest time to complete so far (at least 7 hours alone on the zentangle-like patterns) though here it is in all it’s glory. I finished it a while back, and I wish I’d shared it sooner ‘cause now I’m starting to see all my mistakes lol. Anyways, there’s no time like the present! Stay safe and sane~ ✌🏼⠀ P.S. See my Mandala Drawing story while you can for the WIP pics. I may take it down next week. 👀⠀ 🔹 ⠀ #art #arts #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #draw #drawing #doodle #sketch #dailysketch #sketchbook #illustrator #artwork #mandala #originalcharacter #characterdesign #pencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #instaart #traditionalart #digitalart #originalartwork #instaartist #instadraw #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #Crystal_100challenge #artist #CrystalCurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CKQNcApjn8P/?igshid=1czb4e0fnj5tt
Here's my #yearofcolour for 2020! It includes Curious Blue, Faded Jade, Barley Corn, Juniper, Straw, Plum, Catalina Blue, Hairy Heath, Violet Eggplant, Perano, Husk, Ultramarine, Negroni, Cold Purple, French Lilac, Purple Mountain's Majesty, Viking, Tango, Blue Ribbon, Fountain Blue, Martinique, Cameo. Get yours at @yearofcolour⠀ 🔹 ⠀ #YearofColor #YearofColour2020 #YearofColor2020 #color #colorful #colour #art #artwork #sketch #sketchbook #draw #drawing #instaart #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #originalartwork #sketchbook #pen #pencil #digitalart #characterdesign #traditionalart #illustration #digitalpainting #instaartist #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artist #CrystalCurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfpW3-jbmM/?igshid=wwatvu1eenxl
Here's my Top Nine of 2020! I'm grateful for all of you who have been liking and supporting my art. Here's to more creating in 2021 🥳🎉⠀ 🔹 ⠀ #art #artwork #sketch #sketchbook #draw #drawing #instaart #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #originalartwork #sketchbook #pen #pencil #inking #digitalart #characterdesign #comic #comicart #traditionalart #illustration #digitalpainting #topnine #bestnine #TopNine2020 #BestNine2020 #instaartist #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #artist #CrystalCurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfnGfMjL_A/?igshid=bf4jzhsb2bs5
A very belated anniversary gift for my bf. I still miss him dearly. 😔💙💚 It’s been a rough and lonely year not being able to see him that often, or my friends for that matter. Swipe ➡️ to see my progress pics. You can see I did the sketch a year & a half ago and I’ve been working on the digital rendering since April.⠀ 🔹⠀ #art #artsy #instaart #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #artwork #draw #drawing #digitalart #digitalartwork #digitaldrawing #painting #doodle #sketch #sketchbook #digitalartist #Photoshop #Illustrator #digitalpainting #Wacom #originalartwork #portrait #cartoon #creative #instadraw #instaartist #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #artist #CrystalCurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfUOMRDGkl/?igshid=ham9yxpepb1y
A belated Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! I made some Christmas-themed changes to my Nerdy Ninjas mascot. :)⠀ 🔹⠀ #art #artsy #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #artwork #draw #drawing #digitalart #digitalartwork #digitaldrawing #painting #digitalpainting #doodle #sketch #sketchbook #digitalartist #photoshop #illustrator #artwork #conceptart #characterdesign #characterdesigner #instaart #instaartist #instadraw #Christmas #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #artist #CrystalCurie https://www.instagram.com/p/CJUwHRcjZiB/?igshid=be81wm7e01
Finished up this piece inspired by some artists InkTober prompts (favorite season & seasonal witch). My fave season is winter so of course the first witchy character that came to mind was Elsa, so I ended up heavily referencing her famous pose. It was a great exercise and look, I finally colored a sketch! Something I haven't done in a while. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuKyJtDFe7/?igshid=1thc2ixa4yn73
More artwork of my characters, featuring Crystal, that was made for me by my friend @jewelsart7 about 3 years ago. (Ik, I’m super late) She has a cute anime-like art style and you guys should go check out her work. 😊 Thanks again Jewels! 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CH00q2zD1kU/?igshid=1vcv5e8lwmwlw
I’ve been meaning to share this work of my characters Crystal and Astra for quite some time. These were done in 2018 but I touched them up recently. Crystal admittedly needs to be redrawn because her anatomy is wonky. 😅 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHwnsAbDJac/?igshid=sd77ojkmiohp
More artwork of my characters, featuring Astra and Crystal, that was made for me by my friend @purplekatarts about 1-2 years ago that I’ve been meaning to share! (Ik, I’m super late) She has a cute anime-like art style and you guys should go check out her work. 😊 Thanks again Kindra! 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHja3U2D2kU/?igshid=l5eghyzr5gv3
OAC Day 8: Ivy the Witch! 😊🧙🏽🧹🎃 I’ve been feeling like drawing witches so I wanted to make this my last prompt for October. Swipe ➡️ to see a previous iteration of this theme. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeOYfmDx_l/?igshid=1cdkagdldwwvn
OAC Day 7: Charm the Ghost! 😊👻 Swipe ➡️ to see a previous sketch of the idea. Have a safe and happy Halloween~ 🎃 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBnVIiDKFH/?igshid=1uqxuw9sbzikg
OAC Day 5: Jewelia the Evil Witch Doctor! 😊☠️🌀🎃 This is a new prompt for me so no old drawings this time. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnd8yLD7vC/?igshid=17da4tp692frp
OAC Day 4: Zyphix the Goblin! 😊🦎🗡🎃 This is a new prompt for me so no old drawings this time. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGlowjAjlEA/?igshid=1j6p0fvok1aod
We’re getting closer to Halloween! 🎃 I played around with this character’s design and made a couple props. Inspired by a design on one of my T-shirts. 😊 Please do not use these without my permission.🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYWXQxDFDd/?igshid=43gienet2jf4
OAC Day 3: Quar the Devil! 😊😈👹🎃 Swipe ➡️ to see previous drawings of the character. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVphk8jeT6/?igshid=1a130qscj8c4j
Found an old sketch of my OC Ivy. 😊 Enjoy~ 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQ0ec-D936/?igshid=m8yx0js8uqt5
OCA Day 2: Mr DandeLion the Hippie! Yes his name is a pun, I live for puns and cheesy jokes. 😊✌🏼🦁🎃 Swipe ➡️ to see the OG sketch from 2014. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGliY4jsnU/?igshid=1hys7e53icua6
OAC Day 1: Crystal the Mad Scientist! 😊👩🏼🔬🧪🎃 Swipe ➡️ to see previous iterations of the idea. 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGVSbFDH0o/?igshid=5tobuc9gab5i
I was reminded of this Halloween-themed challenge I made for myself 5 years ago and thought I’d attempt it again last minute. I’ll be drawing my OCs in Halloween outfits for (hopefully) the whole month. I would’ve posted this sooner but I’ve been feeling kinda icky lately (prob just the weather affecting me again) and like I said I thought of this last minute. If you use my prompt list, please use the hashtag #crystal_OAC2020 so I can see what you guys make. And feel free to tackle the prompts in any order you like. Enjoy~ 😊🍂🍁 🎃 https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3ZV2cDIbF/?igshid=14kn2a040jk91
I’ve been meaning to share some artwork that was made for me by friends. Here’s a piece my good friend @krazykat188 made for me for my birthday 2 years ago, featuring my characters. (Ik, I’m super late) She doesn’t post much but I love her art style and you guys should go check out her work. 😊 Thanks again Kat! 🔹 ⠀ #art #instaart #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #fanart #fanartfriday #artwork #ink #sketchbook #traditionalart #traditionalartwork #sketch #draw #drawing #comic #comicart #originalcharacter #characterdesign #pencil #coloredpencil #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #instaart #instaartist #instadraw #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #artist #CrystaltheCC #crystalcurie (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuv5WiDAyG/?igshid=1b0ho3qbnobba
Starting a month-long Figure Drawing Challenge course, taught by Pencil Kings. I’m hoping I can stick to it and not “drop the ball” like I have with my other projects. This is my ‘before the challenge’ sketch. 🔹 #art #drawing #sketch #artwork #draw #artistsoninstagram #sketchbook #artoftheday #arts #sketching #pencildrawing #artists #artistsofinstagram #artistoninstagram #artofinstagram #drawingoftheday #pencilsketch #instadraw #sketchoftheday #artdaily #dailysketch #drawingsketch #sketchdaily #drawingchallenge #figuredrawing #pencilsketch #illustrator #artist #CrystaltheCC #CrystalCurie (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYUTjiDJ82/?igshid=12e95524ukyd
Made this for my bf and I’s anniversary. I miss him dearly. 😔💙💚 I was hoping to have this piece finished by today, but I’ve been feeling unwell lately and needed to rest and take care of myself. 🔹 #art #artsy #instaart #DailyArt #ArtoftheDay #artwork #draw #digitalart #digitalartwork #Photoshop #digitalpaint #Wacom #originalartwork #wip #myart #arts #cartoon #creative #instadraw #instaartist #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #artistsontumblr #artistsonblogger #artistsontwitter #artist #CrystaltheCC #CrystalCurie (at Anaheim, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZlvjzD2pH/?igshid=v49tyvc1gpgf