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⬢ Pam Kimball-Gubala ⬢ Freelance Illustrator (ink, watercolor, digital) & Storyteller through whimsical narratives/characters/creatures on cards. ⬢ 28 years old ⬢ She/her ⬢ Commissions: {CLOSED} ⬢ She sells blank greeting cards with sweet illustrations in person around East Michigan, and is transitioning to sell them on her personal website at pamkimball.com . ⬢ Here, you’ll find hybrid creatures, animals, people, and fanart to tug at your heartstings. ⬢

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"Flag Tail Bannercat", "Sir Padded Paws", & "Cat's Eye Vigil" ⬢ ⬢ ⬢ The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from February, 2024. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to the finished illustrations. ⬢ ⬢ ⬢ The Armorpurr set of illustrations are warrior cats of the Cat's Eye, wearing 13th-14th century armor. Sir Prize is a keen bannercat of the prideful Cat's Eye Knights. He wears a ring mesh hood under a iron hat and chain mail armor beneath a brightly dyed tunic so that you know who he fights for. Sir Pass is a knight of the Cat's Eye Knights. They wear a quilted leather chest piece over a breastplate, with padded arm and leg protection, and an apron that falls below their belt over their tail. Their helmet's visor opens sideways at hinges, so that you can see their charming face. Sir Rendipity is a quiet and watchful guard for the Cat's Eye Knights who rest. She wears a colorful yellow-blue overlay, with tongue-shaped serration beneath leather armor and an iron hat. ⬢ Happily be! ⬢

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“Rings On, Moving On”

I’m thankful that I can at least have the power to end a rough journey through wedding planning with an illustration I’m proud of.

My soulmate and I had gotten married last year, March 12th, under a date of convenience. With COVID-19, the wedding had to be reduced, reduced, reduced, and then it was just the bare bones minimony with a reception postponed for this year, and now it’s officially just cancelled. We’re still married, but much like 2021’s sentiment, we’re still trying to make this year better than the last.

The wedding notification cards were one of the only things I felt like I had a hold on throughout my engagement, because I could control their design. I wish the rest of the ordeal was as straightforward as painting.

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Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

Pattern by Pam Kimball

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It's my anniversary today! I feel this is fitting reblog in order to revive this account.

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⬢ my website ⬢ Patreon ⬢ Cara ⬢ bluesky ⬢

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I’ve got to make a new “good mews” gif...this isn’t a repost! It’s been increasingly difficult to post, but I’ve actually new news to announce!

I'll be participating in THREE craft fairs this upcoming month at the The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, in Detroit, Michigan!I plan to display my HappilyHummingbee greeting cards, prints, and original framed paintings for purchase. Many of the card sets I've made over the past year are new in stock, so be the first to get your paws on something for you, your friends, or your family!If you’re interested in showing your support by being a guest of mine at this event, know that regular admission prices to the museum still apply; see details below.

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Sunday, DECEMBER 4th, 11th, & 18th: Santa's T Snowmobile & Holiday Craft Market Days

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Santa will make a special trip to Piquette Avenue on Sundays in December!

Reserve a holiday photo opportunity with the Big Guy in the  Big Red T or Santa’s Model T Snowmobile for $10 between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and receive digital copies, a complimentary  print, and a holiday frame! You may also take your own photos on a first come first serve basis.

Families can also enjoy a festive kids’ tour of the museum designed for elementary and middle school ages, a scavenger hunt, and story time at 1 p.m. featuring the children’s book “The Night Henry Ford Met Santa.”

Regular admission prices apply.

Throughout the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), guests can shop for unique gifts in the museum store and holiday craft booths featuring a variety of local vendors.

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I'm ending the year with some shows at a familiar place, but they're doing some events a bit differently this time around. There's a lot of history at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in general, and they're tackling a lot with their Holiday Craft Market Days throughout December.

There's so much to show you all, and I'll keep my social medias updated with any more news.In the meantime, my thanks to each and every one of you, and happily be!

⬢  my website  ⬢  Patreon  ⬢  tumblr  ⬢  Twitter  ⬢  Instagram  ⬢

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The Good as New card Illustrations: "New Broom", "New Pastures", & "New Page"

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from October, 2022. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Good as New illustration set depict some monster ghouls and boils experiencing new autumn experiences.

Happy holidays and happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon  ⬢ ⬢   deviantArt  ⬢ ⬢   Instagram  ⬢ ⬢   Twitter  ⬢

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“Rings On, Moving On”

I'm thankful that I can at least have the power to end a rough journey through wedding planning with an illustration I'm proud of.

My soulmate and I had gotten married last year, March 12th, under a date of convenience. With COVID-19, the wedding had to be reduced, reduced, reduced, and then it was just the bare bones minimony with a reception postponed for this year, and now it's officially just cancelled. We're still married, but much like 2021's sentiment, we're still trying to make this year better than the last.

The wedding notification cards were one of the only things I felt like I had a hold on throughout my engagement, because I could control their design. I wish the rest of the ordeal was as straightforward as painting.

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Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

Pattern by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon   ⬢   Etsy   ⬢   deviantArt   ⬢   Instagram   ⬢   Twitter   ⬢

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The Happy Holifay card Illustrations: "Golden Kiss Away", "Silver Keys Duet", & "Bronze Stair Pair"

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from November, 2021. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Happy Holifay set of illustrations are captured moments of the mysterious fey celebrating the holiday.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Adobe Photoshop)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon  ⬢   Etsy  ⬢ ⬢   deviantArt  ⬢ ⬢   Instagram  ⬢ ⬢   Twitter  ⬢

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This isn’t a repost, I’m actually gaining momentum to end the year on a high note! I’ve got more bookings at the The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, in Detroit, Michigan. As before, I plan to display my Happily Hummingbee greeting cards, prints, and original framed paintings for purchase. Many, many of these are not yet listed on my online store, so be the first to get your paws on something before everyone else! If you’re interested in showing your support by being a guest of mine at this event, know that tickets are free, see details below.

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 4th, from 3pm to 8pm

Piquette Fall Art Fair Event Page

The public will be able to attend the art fair by making any size donation to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Please register for your tickets on Eventbrite for admission to the event.

Event is open to guests from 3 pm to 8 pm.

All tickets are timed tickets so select your time.

Donations may be made at the door or online.

Event includes mini-tours of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

There will be a silent auction fundraiser during the art fair.

Social distancing regulations will be followed.

Click here to get Admission Tickets for the Piquette Fall Art Fair

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This is going to be my fourth event a vendor at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant myself, and my experience as a vendor has been pleasant every time. The artists I've met through the events have been kind and it's a relief to know that gig work might be picking up. Let's all just hope that folks stay safe about it all, so we don't relapse.

In the meantime, my thanks to each and every one of you, and happily be!

⬢  my website  ⬢  Patreon  ⬢   Etsy  ⬢  tumblr  ⬢  Twitter  ⬢  Instagram  ⬢

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The Fancy Fungi Finery card Illustrations: "Różowy", "Żółty", & "Niebieski"

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from September, 2021. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Fancy Fungi Finery line of cards are some fungis and gills who are dressed in some fine, fancy finery of mushroom design.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Adobe Photoshop)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon   ⬢   Etsy   ⬢ ⬢   deviantArt   ⬢ ⬢   Instagram   ⬢ ⬢   Twitter   ⬢

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Finally, an announcement! I’m glad to share that I’ll be participating in TWO artsy fairs this year at the The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, in Detroit, Michigan!

I plan to display my Happily Hummingbee greeting cards, prints, and original framed paintings for purchase. Many, many of these are not yet listed on my online store, so be the first to get your paws on something before everyone else!If you’re interested in showing your support by being a guest of mine at this event, know that tickets are free, see details below.

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JULY 11th: Piquette Summer Art Fair

Event Page: https://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/events/piquette-art-fair/

The public will be able to attend the art fair by making any size donation to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Please register for your tickets on Eventbrite for admission to the event.

Event is open to guests from 3 pm to 8 pm.

All tickets are timed tickets so select your time.

Donations may be made at the door or online.

Event includes mini-tours of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

There will be a silent auction fundraiser during the art fair.

Social distancing regulations will be followed.

Admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piquette-summer-art-fair-admission-tickets-tickets-154897900791

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AUGUST 12th: Piquette Summer Craft Fair

Event Page: https://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/events/piquette-craft-fair/

The public will be able to attend the art fair by making any size donation to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Please register for your tickets on Eventbrite for admission to the event.

Event is open to guests from 3 pm to 8 pm.

All tickets are timed tickets so select your time.

Donations may be made at the door or online.

Event includes mini-tours of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

There will be a silent auction fundraiser during the art fair.

Social distancing regulations will be followed.

Admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piquette-summer-craft-fair-admission-tickets-tickets-141962795543

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I’ve been to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant myself, and there’s a lot of history to be seen in the venue. It’s all very exciting and I cannot wait to continue the journey I began a long year-and-a-half ago to connect on more local scenes. There’s so much to show you all, and I’ll keep my social medias updated with any more news.In the meantime, my thanks to each and every one of you, and happily be!

⬢  my website  ⬢  Patreon  ⬢   Etsy  ⬢  tumblr  ⬢  Twitter  ⬢  Instagram  ⬢

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Less than a week to go before the Piquette Summer Craft Fair on August 12th~!

The last fair was wonderful, and I got to meet a lot of new folk. This time around, it’s sounding like the event will be even better.

I plan to display my Happily Hummingbee greeting cards, prints, and original framed paintings for purchase. Additionally, I’m planning on having loads of new Halloween and Fall-time themed cards, just in time for the change in season!

If you’re interested in showing your support by being a guest of mine at this event, know that tickets are free, see details above for the August 12th show.

Happily be!

⬢  my website  ⬢  Patreon  ⬢   Etsy  ⬢  tumblr  ⬢  Twitter  ⬢  Instagram  ⬢

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Centaur of Gratitude card Illustrations: “Reliance”, “Kindness", & “Patience”

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from August, 2019. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Centaur of Gratitude line of cards is centaur-ed around the mythological centaur and the different ways they express thanks to the people around them.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Adobe Photoshop)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon   ⬢   Etsy   ⬢ ⬢   deviantArt   ⬢ ⬢   Instagram   ⬢ ⬢   Twitter   ⬢

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Finally, an announcement! I'm glad to share that I'll be participating in TWO artsy fairs this year at the The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, in Detroit, Michigan!

I plan to display my Happily Hummingbee greeting cards, prints, and original framed paintings for purchase. Many, many of these are not yet listed on my online store, so be the first to get your paws on something before everyone else!If you’re interested in showing your support by being a guest of mine at this event, know that tickets are free, see details below.

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JULY 11th: Piquette Summer Art Fair

Event Page: https://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/events/piquette-art-fair/

The public will be able to attend the art fair by making any size donation to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Please register for your tickets on Eventbrite for admission to the event.

Event is open to guests from 3 pm to 8 pm.

All tickets are timed tickets so select your time.

Donations may be made at the door or online.

Event includes mini-tours of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

There will be a silent auction fundraiser during the art fair.

Social distancing regulations will be followed.

Admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piquette-summer-art-fair-admission-tickets-tickets-154897900791

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AUGUST 12th: Piquette Summer Craft Fair

Event Page: https://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/events/piquette-craft-fair/

The public will be able to attend the art fair by making any size donation to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Please register for your tickets on Eventbrite for admission to the event.

Event is open to guests from 3 pm to 8 pm.

All tickets are timed tickets so select your time.

Donations may be made at the door or online.

Event includes mini-tours of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

There will be a silent auction fundraiser during the art fair.

Social distancing regulations will be followed.

Admission Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piquette-summer-craft-fair-admission-tickets-tickets-141962795543

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I've been to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant myself, and there's a lot of history to be seen in the venue. It's all very exciting and I cannot wait to continue the journey I began a long year-and-a-half ago to connect on more local scenes. There's so much to show you all, and I'll keep my social medias updated with any more news.In the meantime, my thanks to each and every one of you, and happily be!

⬢  my website  ⬢  Patreon  ⬢   Etsy  ⬢  tumblr  ⬢  Twitter  ⬢  Instagram  ⬢

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Heritage Blooms card Illustrations: “Storytime”, “Close-knit", & “Sunny Date”

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from June 2019. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Heritage Blooms set of illustrations are centered around the concept of elder care homes and tending to flowers.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Adobe Photoshop)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon   ⬢   Etsy   ⬢

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⬢   Twitter   ⬢

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Jellyfolk card Illustrations: “Courting”, “Hatmaker", & “Biddies”

The digital scans of my Patreon card set illustrations from April 2019. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations.

The Jellyfolk set of illustrations focuses on the concept of mermaid-like creatures that have more jelly to their fish parts.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Micron pen, gouache, Digital (Adobe Photoshop)

Art by Pam Kimball

⬢   Patreon   ⬢   Etsy   ⬢

⬢   deviantArt   ⬢

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⬢   Twitter   ⬢

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Telling Bee card Illustrations: “Door Deliver-bee”, “Bee-Box Row”, & “The Pennycomb Box”

The digital scans of this month’s Patreon card set illustrations. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations. The Telling Bee set of illustrations are a glimpse into the daily workday of some postal worker bees.

Happily be!

Arrtx Jelly Gouache, Micron pen, Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

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Beetle Ball card Illustrations: “Yellow Speckles”, “Red Stripes”, & “Blue Splotch”

The digital scans of this month’s Patreon card set illustrations. Patrons can see the design process behind my card work as well as get early access to these illustrations. The Beetle Ball set of illustrations display some elaborately dressed insectoid fay beetles attending a grandiose beetle ball.

Happily be!

Watercolor, Prismacolor Verythin colored pencils, Micron pen, Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

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“The Important Kiss”

Wait, it's 2021?

Apologies for not being active online; I was busy planning a wedding for myself and be beloved for March 12th. Now that I can breathe (at least...until the followup ceremony in a year), there's more art to come and some much needed revamping of websites and shopfronts...Here's to making this year better than the last!

Cheers and happily be!

Digital (Krita)

Art by Pam Kimball

Pattern by Pam Kimball

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“Happy 3rd Year of Existence!”

Happy “Birthday” to my poor Tomelock, Gelsie Cottingley, and her half-elf Glamour Bard pal, Sovero Maladid. New Years three years ago - my time - they met and, well, when you always expect the worse, things can come out better than expected...sometimes.

Woo for first illustration of the year!

Happily be!

Graphite, digital (Krita)

Sovero belongs to Jake Gubala

Art and Gelsie by Pam Kimball 

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