animal art – Ren S.K. Studio

Hand painted patch of a raccoon jaw bone and teeth in flowering moss on rust colored denim.

MOSS CLOUDS

By: renskstudio March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Poetryanimal art, bones, flowers, free verse poetry, moss, painted patches, patches, plant art, punk art, queer artist, raccoon, river, sewing, wildlife artLeave a Comment

Back into writing poetry after a long hiatus, or at least back to sharing these words the world. Also announcing my new hand-painted patch project!

Risograph print of a Whippoorwill and moth in flight in steel blue ink, neon red ink on warm cream colored paper

Blood Moon Risograph Print

On the evening of the last full lunar eclipse until 2025, I finally finished a piece that I started in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s the behind the scenes!

Folded mini zines in a stack printed with vibrant yellow and blue inks. A spring peeper frog is featured on the front.

Celebrating ONE YEAR of the “Non-Human Neighbors” Mini-Zine!

By: renskstudio December 13, 2022December 12, 2022

Artistic Process, Behind The Scenesanimal art, antispeciesism, brush lettering, earth, hand lettering, ink, mini zine, nature art, non-humans, plant art, risograph, wildlife art, zineLeave a Comment

Here I am, reminiscing on the one year anniversary of the Non-Human Neighbors zine project. What a dream come true!

Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine

By: renskstudio November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Artistic Process, Behind The Scenesanimal art, antispeciesism, brush lettering, earth, hand lettering, ink, mini zine, non-humans, plant art, risograph, wildlife art, zine1 Comment

I’m excited to share my newest project with you all–the Non-Human Neighbors Mini Zine! Read on for details and how to subscribe for the quarterly publication.

Desk with sketchbook open, colored pencils, brushes and palette. Sketchbook is open to a drawing of two budgies in red, blue, orange and pink.

SUMMER SOLSTICE

By: renskstudio July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Poetryanimal art, birds, brush lettering, calligraphy, colored pencil, companion animals, free verse poetry, ink, Poetry, summer solstice, toned paper, watercolorLeave a Comment

The summer solstice occurred about a month ago and now we’re in the thick of the season. I want to make sure I post this poem before I forget!

I AM HERE I AM

By: renskstudio June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Poetryanimal art, brood x, brush lettering, cicada, colored pencil, free verse poetry, gouache, hand lettering, ink, queer artist, sketchbook, toned paper, watercolor, wildlife artLeave a Comment

Brood x cicadas are arriving! Observing them around metro Detroit inspired me to create this sketch and poem.

Gumbo the Cat ink and gouache commissioned portraits side by side

Portraits of Gumbo the Cat

By: renskstudio March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Artistic Processadopt don't shop, analog illustration, animal art, brush lettering, cat portrait, commission, companion animals, custom art, gouache, hand lettering, ink, painting, watercolorLeave a Comment

Gumbo is silky black cat who was adopted from a wood pile as a small kitten. Read more about this mischievous cat and the artistic process behind his two commissioned portraits!

Snowy Cardinal Holiday Commission

By: renskstudio March 4, 2021March 10, 2021

Artistic Processanimal art, commission, custom, gouache, ink, nature, painting, sumi ink, watercolor, wildlife artLeave a Comment

This Northern Cardinal painting was commissioned as a custom gift for the holidays. Created at the end of 2020, the image symbolized perseverance and hope for the months ahead. Read on to see the story!

Portrait of Eli the Bunny

By: renskstudio February 17, 2021March 10, 2021

Artistic Processadopt don't shop, animal art, commission, companion animals, custom, gouache, ink, painting, vegan art supplies, watercolorLeave a Comment

Eli is a big rescued bunny who is loved dearly by his family! Read about the process of painting his commissioned portrait.