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All Images copyright © Katrina Tracuma 2010 - 2025

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A still from my performance piece video, filmed by fellow MFA artist Екатерина Бурякова @eki_artpage for our interim show E-Quadrant @catalystarts 📹 • This piece will be released on Thursday 21st January, as I am a part of the second exhibiting group of artists. 👩‍🎨 • Good news though - you can see the work of the first group of exhibiting artists, this week, tomorrow 14th January and Friday 15th January! Visit @mfafineartuub 🖼 #videostill #performanceart #professionalclowning #clownart #consumption #ilovecrisps #fineart #contemporaryart #professionalclown #whatisart #mastersinfineart #belfastart #ulsteruniversity #belfastschoolofart #interimshow #videoart #performance #performancevideo #lookmomicanart #lookmomimanartist #latvianart #katrinatracuma #latviešumāksla #latvian #исскуство #перфоманс #художник (at Belfast School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ__oyfr_Zj/?igshid=hhxwd7y7ukr4

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This is an inverted version of the acrylic and oil painting which is on its way to @janiiniite as she is the December winner of my special monthly art giveaway for my highest tier supporters on @patreon 🎆🎇🎆 Congratulations, and a big massive huge thank you to you, and to ALL of my other wonderful Patrons ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Y’all are one of the best parts of last year for me, and I’m super glad and grateful to welcome in the months ahead with you supporting my work 🎨🖌🖼 #acrylicpainting #surrealart #invertedart #surrealism #acryliconcanvas #originalpainting #originalartwork #patreonreward #fineart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #acrylicandoil #floralart #artfordreamers #oilspillart #liquidpourart #исскуство #картина #картинаакрилом #картинамаслом #современноеискусство #патреон #māksla #latvianart #katrinatracuma #glezna #akrils #eļļaskrāsas #sztukawspółczesna (at Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJhTqbDL-Do/?igshid=bxax6k46of2h

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There’s a new spring/summer 2020 collection of artwork live on my website now, so please check it out 🌿 www.katrinatracuma.com 🌿 #gouachelandscape #latvianartist #katrinatracuma #contemporarypainting #himigouache #landscapepainting #fineart #mfastudent #mfa #belfastschoolofart #artstudent #artworkinstudio #gouachepainting #landscapeart #natureartwork #cavehillbelfast #belfastart #artforthesoul #investinlivingartists #forestart #treepainting #stairstoheaven #natureishome (at Cave Hill Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpP_PGJJzQ/?igshid=81kj8dedyd9l

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Airport animals are the best life drawing models; especially when they’re reading 📖 #lifedrawing #airportpeople #drawingpeople #peoplewatching #pendrawing #portraitdrawing #belfastinternationalairport #belfastart #latvianartist #katrinatracuma #drawingoncardboard #fineart #arteveryday #artstudent #sketching #observationaldrawing #gouache #himigouache #facemasks #covidart #coronavirusart #facecovering #drawwhilewaiting #drawing #draweveryday #draweverywhere #eatsleepartrepeat #penportrait #bluegouache (at Belfast International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjI1ifpRuw/?igshid=9kfvxjdvzel4

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Happy #internationaldogday everyone! 🐩 This handmade book came to life in the summer of 2018 - as I had just graduated from CIT Crawford College of Art and Design - and it can be found in the reference section of the CCAD libraries’ permanent collection 📚 It features drawings of my Lucky, from every time that I’ve mentioned him in any of my sketchbooks. 🐕 Since there’s only 7 copies of this handmade book in existence, I just uploaded a video tour of it on my @patreon page for all my most dedicated supporters to enjoy - you too can watch this video, and gain access to many other exclusive goodies, for only €1 per month! 🐶 If you would however like to get your own hands on a copy, there should be a couple available @uniquebelfast art store in @belfastschoolofart 🎨 #handmadebook #dogart #drawing #dogportrait #petart #animalart #artstudent #fineart #katrinatracuma #visualart #artbook #contemporaryart #booktour #sketchbooktour #sketchbookvideo #patreonreward #latvianartist #uniqueart #belfastschoolofart #ulsteruniversity #citcrawford #crawfordcollegeofartanddesign #luckydog #rescuedog #contemporarydrawing #drawingbook #belfastart #imadeabook #bookreview (at Unique Art & Design Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXUVdqJ9Ox/?igshid=1ec2gqh1goreb

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As @abolishdpireland has pointed out: it’s important to remember that in the modern, political context, hunger strikes would not happen unless there is severe causes to do so; they are a legitimate form of non-violent protest by those who can’t find help through systemic means. 🍽 Thinking about that while having meals in the comfort of my own home today has been very humbling, and upsetting... please please please do what you can to help. 🍴 Email your local TDs - @abolishdpireland have a great template through the link in their bio; share and spread awareness of this situation, and keep learning and informing ✌️ #enddirectprovision #enddpinireland #skelligstarhotel #hungerstrike #politicalart #strike #artivist #latvianart #katrinatracuma #artasactivism #directprovision #ireland #28july2020 #todayinhistory #illustration #art #orange #veganartist #drawing #sketch #sketchbook (at Solidarity with Skellig Star Hotel Residents) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMh6U3JhUz/?igshid=kgl61xy3n7p3

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Haha oh my this is actually my second attempt at using @procreate and I think I look like a tubby tomato... which is amazing! Because if you know me, you know I love tomatoes 🍅 #speedpaint #procreate #digitalart #portrait #selfportrait #latvianartist #veganartist #portraitofanartist #brunette #katrinatracuma #prettyinpink #latviangirl #learningdigitalart #digitalpainting #art #pinklipstick #greeneyes #ipadpro #ipadart #paintingvideo #прокриэйт #иллюстрация #дигитальныйрисунок #zīmējums #artstudent #sztuka #portret (at Student Roost - Great Patrick Street) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHS7RcJmH0/?igshid=1qg7xyas7bwia

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Haha this is what happens after I google “the smartest vegetable” at like 2am when I can’t sleep 😂 Inspired by wanting to create a comical illustration of my SO Brian ❤️ Anyone who has ever met him will know that he likes to torture me with his “did you know” statements because he’s sooo smart 🙄 Well apparently, the daikon radish - native to China and Japan - is his perfect form, as it is surely the highest IQ vegetable! It is super nutritious, cultivated around the world, and its seed oil is even used in the cosmetic industry. It’s very low calorie and has an impressive nutrient profile, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and copper. Being highest in vitamin C, it also doubles as a powerful antioxidant - protecting your body’s cells from oxidative damage. It is also rich in folate, a B vitamin that’s involved in cellular growth, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. This cruciferous vegetable contains many plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immune-boosting properties. This stylish radish is so faddish, it even has a Japanese phrase daikonashi named after it to describe people with big thick legs! 🏋️ PS - this is my very first attempt at using the Procreate app, and let me tell you.. It’s quite the learning curve! But I’ve really enjoyed working with it today for the first time ever - this is coming from someone who has never made any digital art before. So if you’ve used this app, please share any tips and tricks in the comments below. But most importantly, if you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 Swipe through for idea sketches and the finished illustration! 🎨🎨🎨 #speedpaint #procreate #illustration #daikonradish #firstprocreate #digitalart #radish #vegetablefacts #veganartist #traditionalgoesdigital #илюстрация #редька #исскуство #прокриэйт #latvianartist #дигитальныйрисунок #painting #art #zīmējums #ilustrācija #rzodkiewka #redīsi #ilustracja #artstudent #significantother #katrinatracuma #plantpower (at Student Roost - Great Patrick Street) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3qeZEJIQE/?igshid=1l3emxtuo0j5l

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When your friend gets purple hair! 💜💜💜 #purplehair #portrait #friendsforever #art #gouache #painting #sketch #pencilsketch #hair #drawing #портрет #рисунок #гуашь #подруга #фиолетовыеволосы #zīmējums #latvianartist #katrinatracuma #guašakrāsas #portrets #skaistimati #pięknewłosy #kobieta #gwasz #portret (at Student Roost - Great Patrick Street) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB1CrlDpoZ0/?igshid=mrecgdsbqx4q

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This Grey Whale oil painting is looking for a home of its own! 🐳 (it's not having a whale of a time in storage) 🐋 DM for details 🌊 #whale #art #blue #purple #greywhale #wildlife #fineart #animalart #oilpainting #eye #detail #contemporary #artstudent #latvianartist #extinct #extinctanimalsofireland #ireland #animal #canvas #nature

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Finished! 😸 🎨 😸 Think it looks best in it's natural habitat, the jungle 😹 #europeanwildcat #felissilvestrissilvestris #extinct #wildcat #cat #feline #eye #oilpainting #closeup #painting #oilpaint #canvas #tinycanvas #wildlife #extinctanimalsofireland #corkireland #animal #veganartist #animalart #fineart #latvianartist #art #artstudent #green #cateye #nature #detail (at Cork, Republic of Ireland)

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Collage making was the starting point for my studio work in 2nd year of art college and recently I've decided to return to this process of making and develop it further as an integral part of my practice. ✂📃 📐 #collage #plant #flora #nude #model #green #lifedrawing #art #drawing #fineart #artcollege #artist #veganartist #artstudent #latvianartist #strelitzia #birdofparadise #flower #artprocesses #artmaking #corkireland

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🐱 Half A Cat Is As Good As Half A Cow 🐮 Finished this new painting today! It was inspired by my love of cats and me watching the series Under The Dome 👽🔮👽 Those who watch the show will know what the name of this painting is a reference to... 🐄 🔪 🐈 Used Green, Pink and Yellow pigments by @stuartsemple (available through CultureHustle) - @dirty_corner #ShareTheBlack 💣💣💣 #underthedome #fanart #tvseries #cat #art #drawing #acrylic #painting #paper #paint #fineart #green #pink #yellow #inside #feline #animal #artstudent #animalart #veganartist #vegan #friendsnotfood #animalliberation #pencildrawing #mixedmedia #latvianartist

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This painting titled "Patriarchy" is currently displayed at the Queens Film Theatre in Belfast (from 14th to 20th August). 👑 It's part of the UNISON Art Exhibition, which will be going to Foyle Pride and then Newry Pride after Sunday. 💙💚❤💛💜 #pride #belfast #fineart #exhibition #art #painting #acrylic #paint #rhinoceros #wildlife #animal #endangered #flora #floralpattern #flower #mixedmedia #artstudent #artist #happypride #lgbtqi #veganartist #latvianartist #acrylicpaint (at Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast)

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If you've been following my insta story you'll know I've just said goodbye to another painting... As Brown Bear is going to be displayed at @gomagallerywaterford as part of their annual members exhibition! 🎉 🐻 🎉 Am very excited about this and have already said goodbye to the painting, since it has travelled to the gallery today. Hope that you can join me in viewing it at the space though! Preview is at 6.30pm on Thursday 17th August and the exhibition will be running until 23rd of September - all are welcome 🐾 #brownbear #wildlife #bear #exhibition #extinctanimalsofireland #waterford #cork #ireland #fineart #oil #painting #canvas #oilpaint #art #animalart #oilpainting #contemporary #galleryofmodernart #artstudent #latvianartist #veganartist #extinct #ursusursus #instaartist #artist

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Less than 24h left until the exhibition opening!!! 😺 If you can, please join me at the @crescentartscentre tomorrow night at 7pm (Thursday, 3rd August) to view #queeriosity 🌈 This painting of mine, along with some other work by fantastic artists will be on display until 2nd September. All welcome! 🌞🌞🌞 #fineart #acrylic #charcoal #paper #painting #acrylicpaint #art #contemporary #artstudent #lgbtq #Belfast #belfastpride #pride #nude #cat #blue #pussy #animal #colour #rainbow #veganartist #latvianartist #livingartist #drawing (at Belfast, United Kingdom)

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Some of my earlier work that I've just entered in to another exhibition - wish me luck! 😸 🍀 🎨 #productivesunday #fineart #acrylic #paint #art #painting #skull #eagle #rabbit #deer #drippainting #contemporaryart #veganartist #latvianartist #corkireland #acrylicpaint #acrylicpainting #animalart #nature #wildlife #animal #bird #ornithology