gouache – Ren S.K. Studio

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!

Pride rainbow stickers spread over a table, heart shaped that say "Stay Proud"

‘Stay Proud’ Heart

By: renskstudio June 22, 2021June 21, 2021

Artistic Processanalog illustration, brush lettering, calligraphy, gouache, hand lettering, ink, lgbtq, painting, pride, queer artist, rainbow, watercolorLeave a Comment

Here and queer! See the artistic process that transformed this LGBTQ+ ‘Stay Proud’ painting to a final sticker design. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

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.

Should Be A Good Awakening

By: renskstudio April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Poetrybirds, colored pencil, complementary colors, free verse poetry, gouache, hand lettering, moss, queer artist, sketchbook, toned paper, watercolor, wildlife artLeave a Comment

Read my new poem “A Good Awakening” with an original mossy illustration!

Robin’s Song

By: renskstudio April 14, 2021

Poetrybirds, brush lettering, colored pencil, free verse poetry, gouache, hand lettering, ink, Poetry, queer artist, robin, watercolor, wildlife artLeave a Comment

Check out my newest painting and poem featuring the iconic bringers of spring, American Robins!

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.