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It’s been a moment. I’ve been taking time to focus on work, which has been very rewarding lately! I can’t wait to share what project I’ve been a part of! After a much needed focus, I’m drawing for fun again! And enjoying hiking and being cozy for fall 🍁🍃🍂🌿🎃 #fallvibes #autumn #fall #cozyvibes #cozy #pumpkinspice #queer #happy #creativity #fun #freedom #selfportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CUVkg8nBBhW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I have been eternally busy lately because WE ARE MOVING! 🥺✨🌲🌲🍃🍂🍄🌾🌻 As of August 1st we will be relocating to our dream home, a cottage in the forest! I will be possibly creating a new instagram page to document our life changes and development of the cottage? I’ve been thinking about it but I might end up sharing it here 🥳 Anyway! I cannot wait to share this property and all it’s magic with you all! I am hoping for new inspiration, and much needed rejuvenation. Here’s a drawing of me packing up all my belongings for our new adventure! 🗺 🎒 Stay tuned! ⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #cottagecore #adventuring #adventure #moving #weirdart #weirdillustration #characterdesign #dreamhome #vancouverisland https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9U4H3NL_C/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I created this hot dog 🌭 design a month ago or more? But it is super relevant to our current situation 😅💧🔥 First image is the original design and then I decided to do some Pride flag versions ☺️🌈🏳️‍⚧️ SWIPE for Non-Binary & Trans flag versions! I think I will make these into stickers soon ✨🥲 I’ve been taking things really slowly and it’s been tough to be vulnerable with my art lately… it feels nice to be setting my own pace though 💓 Thanks for all your support & patience during my hiatus of posting! Y’all are so special to meee! ⁠⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #hotdog #hot #heatwave #stickerdesign #dogart #doggo #prideart #queer #nonbinary #trans #cuteart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQt0WD8NQxm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I finally watched Frozen II recently and daaang I was missing out! I absolutely adored this movie! It was such an amazing story and I really love the background characters! My fave was the Rock Giants! So I did some fan art because I couldn’t get them out of my head 🥲✨✍️🪨🍁 SWIPE to see the inspiration from the film! ⁠⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #fanart #frozen2 #frozen #frozenfanart #rockgiants #disney #cartoons #animation https://www.instagram.com/p/CPWRVgNN095/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’ve been taking a huge break and breather from creating lately and it has refreshed my resting part of my brain. There are so many other things that make up my life than drawing! Though it does bring me the most joy to create, sometimes it’s necessary to take breaks so we can recharge and come back better and more present 🥰 I drew this today after inspiration struck in my water glass! SWIPE for original photo inspiration, can you see what I saw? ✍️✨🤩 ⁠⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #mountains #weirdart #monsters #bumpinthenight #nightscene #water #inspiration #rest #takebreaks https://www.instagram.com/p/CPUBLlNNUpS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sometimes I just feel like a rapscallion kid who wants to kick a ball ⚽️ ✨🙇🏻 ⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #alwaysakid #rapscallion #soccer #soccerball #playingoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/COLOT1QDXF2/?igshid=l2szte7397cm

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I got to do this social media icon commission for @em4longtin recently! I love how it turned out! DM me for your own icon commission in this style 🙌✨✍️ SWIPE for pricing details ☺️ ⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #commission #icon #portraiticon #cartoonportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/COG1EWdBUWL/?igshid=1r302jv3gq59a

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TW: Mentions of my experience with mental illness 🖤 Here’s another panel from my story for the @cloudscapecomics anthology Through The Labyrinths Of The Mind ✍️⚫️⚪️🕳 does anybody else dissociate? What does that feel like for you? I’ve been diagnosed with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) & OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). I live with these dark friends of mine everyday. Some days are easier then others. I take medication. I struggle. It’s okay to have hard times with your mind. I’m still on my mental health journey and have been struggling with PTSD & undiagnosed ADHD. I have deep trauma that causes me to live distantly inside myself in a deep space, away from my body and the present moment. You’re not alone 🖤🤍 if you’d like to read my story and many others like mine who deal with mental illness everyday check out the link in my bio for the Kickstarter for the anthology! SWIPE for text version💧#artbyrachels #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #comics #graphicnovels #anthology #comicartist #cartoonist #mentalhealthjourney #ocd #anxiety #dissociation https://www.instagram.com/p/COEBp37jUnk/?igshid=ksw273jei3qg

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💓✨ stretch it out, get the juices flowin’ ✨💓 I have been getting back to doodling for fun again, I have had a lot of work which has been wonderful! I have been practicing setting healthier boundaries for myself work wise and making sure I get outside and connect with nature everyday even for a little while. It’s been so rejuvenating for me 😌 Get out in nature! I promise you won’t regret it 🌿 SWIPE for the line art of this one ✍️⁠⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #nature #skateart #weirdart #abstractart #creativity https://www.instagram.com/p/CN0MPC2jZKs/?igshid=13zaboiivf4va

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I haven’t been able to draw lately & have had to limit my screen time due to a concussion 🤕 I was hiking and bashed my head on a low hanging tree 😣 I’m on the mend which is great! It was really scary and has taken quite a few days to feel just ok again. I made this froggo friend a while ago and it’s helping keep my spirits high while I rest and heal 🐸 🍄 ⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #frog #frogart #froggo #frogs #mushrooms #whimsical https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfc1KXLTwc/?igshid=wrlp53xeozhz

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💦He coming for you💦 I was told to draw a frog by @thriftcraftvictoria 🤣 Here he is 🐸 Hope y’all are having a stellar start to Spring 🌷⁠ #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #frog #frogart #frogdrawing #cartooning #cartoonfrog #splishsplash #spring #springtime #frogs #froggo https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxNeiODCeZ/?igshid=mb7qsu3s47rs

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This lil’ mushie found the holy grail 🌲🌸💧🍄💦 ⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart #nature #cartoons #mushrooms #mushroom #mushroomart #naturedrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4j2KLHxSe/?igshid=uge05e8dujli

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Spooky love in the graveyard ⚰️🪦🌕💕 I drew up these 2 cuties yesterday while hanging with my cutie ☺️⁠ #artbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustration #queerartist #queerillustration #illustrator #creativity #drawingoftheday #drawing #illustrationart #procreate #procreateart #digitalillustration #digitalart #ghost #ghosts #graveyard #spooky #spookyillustration #childrensbookillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CL1_DkNntWy/?igshid=fl2mmj1ybxdi

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A mysterious creature wanders the mountains at night lit by the pale moonlight 🌙🗻I have been loving @procreate so much! What an amazing tool. I can’t believe I went without it for so long! I am still learning all the ins and outs of my iPad! It’s definitely a learning curve 😅 Hope y’all have a happy Saturday! #artbyrachels #comicartist #illustration #procreate #procreateart #cartoonist #art #artistsoninstagram #digitalillustration #drawingoftheday #digitalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CLz1HzHDmhQ/?igshid=1jleny4u8p1oj

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Here’s the piece I did for Issue #9 of the Transvestia Zine (@stonerzines )! This piece is called Visibility. It’s all about my trans & non binary inspirations in the media and how important it was for my own development to see these people in my life. Thank you to @alokvmenon @samsmith @briiiiiiiiiig @abipaeth for showing me it’s okay to be me. 💕✍️💜 SWIPE for the grayscale piece that’s in the zine! #trans #nonbinary #samsmith #alok #brigettelundypaine #abipaeth #artbyrachels #selfexpression #transvisibility #mainstreammedia #comicartist #illustration #cartoonist #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CAgd5JBhPrT/?igshid=mahx4nz0b3tc

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Got to draw one of my favourite families for a commission and commemorate a very special dog for them 💛✨ Max was so very well loved. Thank you @emilydewaff and @freddyaffleck for the trust and support always! I’m open for holiday commissions for a few more days. DM or email for your own slot 💌 #artbyrachels #holidaycommissions #holidayportrait #cartoonportrait #portraitsbyrachels #comicartist #cartoonist #perportrait #familyportrait #portraitdrawing #holidaygift #giftideas #supportsmallbusiness #christmas #holidays https://www.instagram.com/p/CIg_5bQjGbt/?igshid=1vx0v4ggbsfkt

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Took a STAB 🔪 @woodencyclops #dobermanstabbers #dtiys ✨had this one on my brain for a while! Was stoked to get the idea out 🤩 ✍️ #artbyrachels #drawthisinyourstyle #drawthis #dtiyschallenge #doberman #doggo #selfsabotage #weirdcartoons #cartoonist #comicartist #illustration #backstab #lowbrow #cartooning #drawingforfun https://www.instagram.com/p/CIhNzOJjlxj/?igshid=17hkpy4vk2exq