Beth Lukas Design & Illustration

Let's Get Weird.

[mendelpalace]

A Japanese artist who goes by monde has made a series of wooden bookend dioramas that replicate the back alleys of his hometown of Tokyo. 

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@stick-arms @lunaticobscurity

[jumpingjacktrash]

these are SO COOL

[bethlukas]

Really enjoying how this face is turning out. . . . #goodface #wip #illustragram #instaartist #contemporaryart #painting #instaillustration #artoftheday #instaart #figurativeart #expressionism #artnouveau (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BquzBxonsQI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g5d5cv49krla

[bethlukas]

Visited an old piece yesterday at my sister’s house. One of the first #conversation images I ever did. 👯‍♀️ 👭 🍐 #instaartist #scratchboard #scratchboardart #inkdrawing #sisters #contemporaryart #illustrationartists #illustration #illustratorsoninstagram #illustragram #monochromatic (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqKEujHAyx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l0d71c973l8

[bethlukas]

Today is my Thanksgiving with family, but as soon as I get home I’ll be finishing “Hope”, one of a set of three of my own take on the virtues of faith, hope and charity. This “hope” refers specifically to a worrying hope, as in “ man I hope I’m doing the right thing, choosing the right path”. The word bubbles on this one will have small arrows pointing in opposite directions. . . . #wip #art #instaart #instaartist #hope #iconography #fingerscrossed #copperfoil #copper #figurativeart #illustrator #illustration #kunstwerk #kunst (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnqSWSHswU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cwmh6cly8xim

[bethlukas]

One of three small pieces, “Charity”, inspired by the Madonna of the seven Swords, or “the Softener of Evil Hearts”. Thinking about the softening that comes from grief, and the charitable empathy we can extend from that softened place. . . . #acrylicpainting #copper #instaartist #kunstwerk #illustration #illustragram #heart #icon #instaart #lowbrowart #popsurrealism (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlIu-9n_yV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19obnu20c9wwf

[bethlukas]

Getting the fingers moving faster than the editor in my head. 🚀 ✈️ 🧠💨 #wip #warmupsketch #preliminary #instaartist #sketchbook #moleskine #concept #arteveryday (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqibAOAnwgF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ojpophzrom2b

[bethlukas]

#thankful for the time, space, peace, and energy to do this work. Thankful for each one of you that have been witness to this weird journey I’m on. Every like and comment and sale has been helpful in keeping me pushing through the murk. I hope you’re all enjoying today wherever and however most makes you happy. Let there be PIE! 🤗 🥧 🍽 🦃 #wip #thanksgiving #instaart (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgCX9MnEYG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d4b63hsh2fa7

[bethlukas]

Sneak peek of a work in progress. Love them copper cheeks. . . . #wip #face #artistsofinstagram #artist #artofinstagram #arteveryday #illustration #illustrator #instaartist #lowbrowart #lowbrowpopsurrealists #expressionism #artnouveau #figurepainting (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNiqgnHFeA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jjaa8cizu34h

[bethlukas]

Experimenting with silver over different color grounds. Ended up with mixing copper and silver for a bit of warmth. I’m really enjoying the rose gold effect though! . . . #acrylicpainting #swatch #experiment #wip #silverpaint #artofinstagram #instaartist #arteveryday #artistsofinstagram #instaart (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLGTklnNwj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g7whxn1gdp0f

[bethlukas]

Morning sketches. . . . #galerie #arte #contemporaryart #lowbrow #kunst #kunstwerk #expressionism #surrealism #instaartist #sketchbook #preliminary #wip (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFscKFH83b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=51aspzcfyyhn

[bethlukas]

Omg copper foil ftw. . . . #metallic #copper #wip #illustrator #illustration #art #artistsoninstagram #instaartist #instaart #acrylicpainting #painting (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDjEnSn6A_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e3maje5kp1kd

[bethlukas]

Enjoying some light on a dark gloomy morning. Up early to get some journaling and quiet time before work. It helps beat back anxiety and reaffirm my intentions for the day. What’s your am protocol? . . . #artistsofinstagram #instaartist #artofinstagram #arteveryday #evileye #morningroutine #fightinganxiety #balance #getyourshittogethersummer #instaart #eyeball #witchesofinstagram #witchart #witchartist #ganesha https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9-_5hH8Si/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=to9lpptfkhri

[bethlukas]

Yesterday’s progress. 8 x 8” wood panel with copper acrylic paint. The word bubbles are evolving. Digging it. . . . #artistsofinstagram #instaartist #artofinstagram #arteveryday #fox #illustrationartists #illustration #lowbrowart #fox #copperpaint #totem #spiritanimal (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4vfsgHr1S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fqunv6a6vpv1

[bethlukas]

Anxiety Fox says “voting calms your nerves”. I’ll be painting fox heads all day to keep off of social media. I’ve been keeping away for a while now, partly due to a stacked workload, and partly due to the anxiety attacks it provoked. When it starts to feel like self harm, it’s time to put it down. What are you doing to get through this crazy day? . . . #wip #arcticfox #artistsofinstagram #sketch #fox #instaartist #artofinstagram #arteveryday #illustration #illustrator #copperpaint #copperpainting #vote (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2QZ70H-vK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i9po74yhcxw5

[bethlukas]

Still plugging away. The super grey foggy day is actually helping, all that diffused light makes it easier to play with the reflections and directions. #painting #portrait #copperpaint #expressionism #metallic #art #artofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #instaart #instaartist #artoftheday #arteveryday #lowbrowart (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQLemNgdVM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1159sxwzgey8n

[bethlukas]

Craaazy week! Two competing design contracts, a January art show, cat-sitting, and inktober all at once? Whatever. I’ll crush everything in my path. 😂 I am sorry that I fell off the inktober bandwagon, something had to make space. Hopefully I can catch up over the weekend. 🤞 Meanwhile, I’ve been venting my rage with this canvas. She’s still rough, but I can see where it’s going. It’ll be a triptych with a white fox on the left and a black dog on the right growling at her. And she’s growling right back. 🦊 🐺 😬 #painting #acrylicpainting #figurativeart #figurepainting #lowbrowart #popsurrealism #kunst #angerisanenergy #chiaroscuro #wip #canvaspainting #metallic #copperpaint #copperpainting (at West Seattle, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozRR-tgrH0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fz6jkvjdaiou

[bethlukas]

Day 4 - Spell Hex the patriarchy. It’s bumming me out that it’s cropped, but oh well. Lines done in my moleskin color added digitally. I really wanted today to be messy and raw. It was very satisfying. 😈 #inktober #inktoberday4spell #inktoberday4 #inktober2018 #hexthepatriarchy #spell #immahexyourasshard #drawing #dailydrawing #digitalart #digitalink #digitalinktober2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BohNJJWgb6n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vermuh6hg7js