Behind the Brush: Leilani Joy's Inspiration Blog

Welcome to Leilani Joy's Tumblr Blog! A place for my artistic inspiration, creative expression, fashion obsessions, brainstorming, and a bit of awesome randomness! The best ideas come from inspirations and I'm constantly on the look out for my next big idea!

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New WIP! My sketch for my next tarot card design, “The Empress” featuring the beautiful Hindu goddess of fertility, love, beauty, family; as well as of divine strength and power! The tarot card of The Empress aligns with Goddess Parvati to a T, symbolizing Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance. She also serves as a sister piece to “Kali” which is one of my favorite personal pieces! Stay tuned for progress or join my Patreon to see more behind the scenes, collaborate on my Tarot designs and concepts and first dibs on original paintings! https://www.patreon.com/LeilaniJoy 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 #theempress #parvati #goddessart #goddessparvati #hindugoddess #hinduart #empress #theempresstarot #tarotcarddesign #tarotcard #wipart #workinprogress #sketchoftheday #sketchbookart #leilanijoyart #kali #goddesspower #divinefeminine #shiva #shivaart #goddessstarot #tarotcardreadersofinstagram #tarotcardoftheday #sketchart #tarotartist #femalepower #femaleart #artiststofollow #myartstyle #empresstarotcard https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNptPZhLTp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“The Moirai” (The Three Fates) 14x18 Acrylic on hardboard. 2021. Finished and framed! These three are ready to find their forever home. (direct link to purchase or inquire on my profile - I also offer flexible payment plans! DM me for details) Prints and stickers also available NOW! Process video to come! 💜💜💜💜 I’m also excited to introduce this piece to you as the first in my exciting new endeavorer! A Leilani Joy Art Tarot Deck! “The Moirai” will act as my interpretation of “The Wheen of Fortune." I have a long way to go on this intimidating project but I’m so grateful to have the support of all of you! An extra special thank you to my Patreon supporters who have given their input on this and inspired me to go for it! To get more involved with the #LeilaniJoyTarotDeck join my Patreon at www.Patreon.com/LeilaniJoy I’m sharing more behind the scenes of this process, thumbnails and collaborating with your ideas! #moirai #thethreefates #3fates #thefates #greekgoddess #greekgoddesses #goddessart #goddesses #themoirai #greekmyth #mythologyart #greekmythology #tarotcardart #acrylicpainting #artiststudio #themoirae #tarotart #tarotcard #tarotdeck #artandartist #tarotartist #beautifulbizarre #leilanijoyart #popsurrealisim #goddessart #visiblewomen #artvsartist #divinefeminine https://www.instagram.com/p/CSheeLmlIsv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Miz Fink” by Leilani Joy. 36 inches by 50 inches. Acrylic on wood panel. See her in person at JOANN 21800 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90503 Prints available www.Etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt . Video Creation Coming Soon to www.YouTube.com/MissLeilaniJoy #kustomkulture #kustoms #hotrodart #edroth #edbigdaddyroth #ratfink #rockabillyart #kustomart #weirdart #juxtapoz #popsurrealism #leilanijoy #californiaart #californiaartists #tattooart #pinupart #pinup #1960sart #montanagold #largepainting #muralpainting #hotrods #vondutch #surfart #vintageart #beautifulbizarre #monstergirl #tattoogirl #gothart #rockabilly https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAOx9UhgbK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Finally able to share this project! #WIP sketch of my commission from @JOANN This piece is super exciting and bigger than I’ve ever done before! This 50” painting will be part of massive art installation in JOANN’s new headquarters store in Torrance, CA. All art for the installation will be done by California artists and designers - each assigned a part of California’s history, fashion and culture to be inspired by. My prompt is “Kustom Kulture” - The term was was born out of the hot rod culture of Southern California of the 1960s. Growing up with a car enthusiast hot rod loving dad myself, I was exposed to car shows, rockabilly and kustom kulture from a young age. I constantly listened to these weird old vinyl records my Dad had called "Hot Rod Hootenanny” and “Surffink” (check them out of Spotify now!) and developed an obsession for the character of “Rat Fink” and the art of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. So when JOANN came to me with this assignment completely out of the blue I couldn’t believe it! I have the opportunity to pay tribute to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and combine his style with my own! I definitely have to work in my very own version of Rat Fink who I’m calling “Bunny Fink” Can you spot her? Stay tuned! This one is going to be a CHALLENGE and we have a long way to go! ******************** #kustomkulture #kustoms #hotrodart #edroth #edbigdaddyroth #ratfink #rockabillyart #kustomart #weirdart #juxtapoz #popsurrealism #leilanijoy #californiaart #californiaartists #tattooart #pinupart #pinup #1960sart #sketchoftheway #wipwednesday #hotrods #vondutch #surfart #vintageart #beautifulbizarre #monstergirl #tattoogirl #gothart #rockabilly https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8IIIkBlw9/?igshid=v6p5wqquurb3

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SOLD. “Calliope” and “Calypso” have found their forever home! Huge and humble thank you to Ashton D. for inviting these girls into your home! These originals may have been claimed, but prints and more (stickers coming soon) are now available in my etsy shop! www.Etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt These paintings were created with @artistro.artsupplies acrylics 4x6 acrylic on hardboard. A video and review is available on my YouTube channel, MissLeilaniJoy. ******* In Greek mythology, #Calliope ( 'beautiful-voiced') is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry; so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the "Chief of all Muses”. #Calypso is the goddess-nymph of the mythical island of Ogygia and a daughter of the Titan Atlas. She detained the hero Odysseus for many years in the course of his wanderings after the fall of Troy but was eventually commanded by Zeus to release him. ******* #BeautifulBizarre #GirlArt #PopSurrealism #Calypso #GoddessArt #SurrealArt #AnimeArt #pictureframes #ArtistsOfInstagram #BeautifulArt #FemaleArt #GirlsWhoDrawGirls #DisneyArtist #Juxtapoz #dreadlocks #PrettyGirlArt #greekmyth #Artiststofollow #greekmythology #theodyssey #nymph #artistro #originalpaintings #acrylicpainting #blackwomenart #wocart #whitedreads #blackisbeautiful #leilanijoy https://www.instagram.com/p/CND6fbEBQTS/?igshid=17oxao2k59368

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“Calliope” created with @artistro.artsupplies acrylics 4x6 acrylic on hardboard. Framed. Now available for purchase as a set with “Calypso” in my Etsy shop. (see direct link in bio) I’ve also published a review of these acrylic paints on my YouTube channel! www.YouTube.com/MissLeilaniJoy ******* In Greek mythology, #Calliope ( 'beautiful-voiced') is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry; so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the "Chief of all Muses". ******* #BeautifulBizarre #GirlArt #PopSurrealism #Calliopeart #GoddessArt #SurrealArt #AnimeArt #ArtNerd #ArtistsOfInstagram #BeautifulArt #FemaleArt #GirlsWhoDrawGirls #DisneyArtist #Juxtapoz #dreadlocks #PrettyGirlArt #greekmyth #FantasyArt #Artiststofollow #greekmythology #theodyssey #musicgoddess #artistroartsupplies #acrylicpainting #blackwomenart #wocart #whitedreads #blackisbeautiful #leilanijoy https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkusPIhzqY/?igshid=13cg4bwc1hhbo

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A few favorite #valentinesday inspired pieces from over the years! Which is your favorite and ALSO what is your favorite romantic movie?!? 💓😍🎥 #LeilaniJoy #valentine #thelovers #valentinesdayart #Tarotart #TarotCard #devilgirl #brokenheart https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSKW3ChNfK/?igshid=1putphoeikcpi

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“Chroma 2077” Graphite and Digital. 2021. Prints, stickers, LE Canvases, and more now available in my shop! For a limited time, ANY PRINT you purchase of her comes with a matching sticker! **** I love this little character so much - I think she’s a little fantasy self portrait of me coming at 2021 like… ********** #punkrock #punkrockart #punkart #punkgirl #shaghair #shaghaircut #rainbowhair #cyberpunk #cyberpunk2077 #cyberpunkart #procreate #leilanijoy #chroma #girlart #sketchoftheday #sketchaday #bestinstagramart #dtiys #rainbowart #fashionillustration #animeart #artiststofollow #80sart #jemandtheholograms #rockergirl #punkgirls #punkycolor #stickershop #stickers #watercolorart https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4iPEzhISk/?igshid=n3zwd96kx90f

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It's sketchy Sunday! This little character just appeared in my head suddenly, probably from playing so much #cyberpunk2077 🤣🤣🤣 She's also gonna be featured on some exclusive Patreon merch! Stay tuned! #WIP #sketchbook #LeilaniJoyArt #chroma #punkgirl #Sketchoftheday #LeilaniJoy https://www.instagram.com/p/CKuTxYDBGvd/?igshid=1qz8a21w33pwc

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Hey! I’m ALIVE haha! And finally getting back into art making after a holiday burn out slump. I’m here today with, "Holiday Serenity" 2021. 8x10 Acrylic on Hardboard. Framed. A little late for the holidays, BUT I think she’s purty and festive year round! To claim this original or set up a payment plan, DM me or contact me at [email protected] to put down a deposit and claim this piece. As some added #drawthisagain fun, swipe over to see my drawing of “Princess Serenity” from 2001. 20 years ago! OMG! Just when you think you haven’t evolved much, it’s fun to reflect and see how far you’ve really come! ^_^ #leilanijoy #princessserenity #sailormoon #usagitsukino #Usagi #20yearsago https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPX8IxBXM3/?igshid=jele116b582k

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Thank you SO much to everyone who has shopped with me for your holiday gifts! Here's a doodled postcard I did for one of my $100+ orders! Just an extra "Thank you" surprise! When you buy from my Etsy you're supporting an independent female artist and small business owner! I'm so grateful for every order! Still time to buy! I ship as fast as I can! 🎁 ⛄🎄 www.etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt #LeilaniJoy #doodle #rainbowhair #Sketchoftheday #shophandmade #supportsmallbusiness #supportmakers https://www.instagram.com/p/CItaWzihShi/?igshid=xvmpukxepu64

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A few more from my #willowrosenbergcosplay Most of my costume was found items from Poshmark and what I couldn't find I sewed myself. Wig was also cut and customized by me. Photos by hubs @brianmatyas ♥️♥️♥️ Thanks for all the love on this one! Had no idea how many of you are true Scoobies too! Xoxo L #buffy #cosplay #willowrosenberg https://www.instagram.com/p/CH1EvhwBddn/?igshid=1rg2oa2ccz5x0

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Late post, but here's my #willowrosenberg double cosplay from #halloween2020 I'm pretty stoked on how they both came out! Willow was a huge girl crush and style icon for me in high school and it's definitely over due that I cosplayed her! Thanks to the always "reliable" and amazing @alysonhannigan for bringing Willow to life and thanks to @brianmatyas for these doppelgangin photos! ♥️♥️♥️ #buffythevampireslayer #leilanijoycosplay #borednow https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyXjeOBU12/?igshid=1ic2gc7ws2qw9

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“The May Queen” inspired by #Midsommar 2019. Graphite, Ink and Watercolor. Original Available Now: www.Etsy.com/Shop/LeilaniJoyArt I know #Inktober has ended, but I had a few more horror movie gals I wanted to capture and this was one of them! "Midsommar" received mixed reviews, but personally I loved it and thought it was one of the most beautiful (and horrific) films I've ever seen. It stuck with me long after watching it and this incredible flower garment just screamed to be painted! Prints and stickers coming soon to my shop! xoxo #LeilaniJoy #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgYucRhOwe/?igshid=ukvutanwi172

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“Under the Skin” Graphite, Ink and Acrylic on watercolor paper. SOLD (via Patreon First Dibs - Patreon.com/LeilaniJoy) Prints and more at www.Etsy.com/shop/LeilaniJoyArt . This piece is inspired by Scarlett Johansson's character in the 2013 horror/sci-fi film, "Under the Skin." and by #MabGravesDralloweenclub prompt, "Nightcrawler.” I love this weird, beautiful, creepy little film and I thought this time of year was a perfect time to pay tribute to it. *I actually finished this piece last week and was so unsatisfied with the final results I started it completely over! I guess it’s the perfectionist in me. I’m glad I did though because I’m much happier with the 2nd version!) A little time left of #Inktober #Drawlloween left - I think I’ll do another horror movie gal, but who!?! #undertheskin #undertheskinfilm #undertheskinmovie #ScarlettJohansson #ScarJo #MabGravesDralloweenclub2020 #nightcrawler #horrorart #horrormovies #scifiart #scifimovies #aliengirl #creepymovies #Drawlloween2020 #inktober2020 #inktoberday25 #inkdrawings #beautifulbizarre #drawingoftheday #fashionillustration #inkdrawing #surrealism #surrealart #weirdmovies #halloweenart #filmposter https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqEBechAUI/?igshid=1gdteszu9g295

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“Neon Demon” Graphite, Ink and Acrylic on watercolor paper. SOLD. ( VIA my Patreon “First Dibs” Release. My Patrons get first dibs on new art releases! Join at any level to get in on this!) www.Patreon.com/LeilaniJoy This piece is giving me some LIFE…. and death. Inspired by film, “The Neon Demon” and done for @candkay ’s awesome #drawtober prompt list! Day 8: Demon. #ckdrawtober I’ve been using these draw prompts a perfect opportunity to experiment with my style, technique and materials! I can’t wait to start another one! Have an arty, inky week everyone! xoxo L #inktober2020 #theneondemon #ellefanning #neonpink #neondemon #LeilaniJoy #inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQRSaphTnT/?igshid=j13ae1ahx9p4

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#wip for @candkay #drawtober movie edition!!! DAY 8: Demon. Didn't quite finish her today but excited to finish her off tomorrow... #inktoberwip #leilanijoy #sketch #drawlloween #drawlloween2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGHmYz3h37a/?igshid=1gh7ew5z5x7yi