Maya's Art

Artist & Illustrator 🎨 | Inspired by the soulful stories of cats & animals. Sharing art, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and building a circle of kindness. 💖 Support my journey & find all my work on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/maya1c

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just a quiet corner and a bit of silence 🕰️✨

taking some time to reset today. hope you’re finding a moment to breathe too.

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nature is the best artist, honestly. 🎨❄️ looked at this today and felt so inspired by the silence and the colors. sometimes you just need to stare at the horizon to reset your creativity.

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Beautiful Happy Cats Singing with Hearts Instant Serotonin Boost! (Turn Sound On for Full Joy)

This adorable cat singing 'Happy Hearts' will melt your soul! Pure joy, rainbow headphones, flowers everywhere – perfect for your daily serotonin boost! Turn sound on and feel the happiness! If you love kawaii cats and positive vibes, reblog to spread the love!

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starting 2026 softly 🕯️

sometimes the rough pencil texture feels more honest than a finished painting. trying to keep this peaceful energy for the rest of the year.

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Back to basics today. ✏️

Taking a break from digital work to just sketch a face. There is something so grounding about the texture of graphite on paper.

A perfect palette cleanser before the New Year starts.

Do you prefer sketching portraits or characters?

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a little new year gift for your walls. 🎁🕯️

as we say goodbye to 2025, i wanted to give something back to this cozy corner of the internet.

i’ve decided to set my "cozy winter cats" oil painting collection to pay what you want (yes, that means $0).

these prints were designed to bring warmth and peace to a room. if you need a little refresh for your space in 2026, they are yours.

grab the full set here: https://ko-fi.com/s/7bbbded9c4

(if you feel like leaving a tip to support my art supplies for the new year, it’s deeply appreciated, but please don’t feel obligated. just enjoy the art. 🧡)

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Exploring a grittier aesthetic today. 🕵️‍♂️✏️ Sometimes you just need to step away from the "cute" stuff and let the pencil get messy. Rough sketch practice.

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current status fully burrito-ed 🌯

if you need me, i will be right here inside this scarf until spring. orange cats just understand the assignment better than anyone else. 🧡

#art #cat art #cozy vibes #winter aesthetic #orange cat #illustration

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Me leaving the family gathering the exact second it hits 9 PM.

(Alternatively: Me running away from my responsibilities until next year).

I animated this grumpy guy because he represents my exact energy this holiday season. Determined, festive, but mostly just wanting to leave.

#animation #cat art #christmas #introvert #funny #mood #grumpy cat

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New Headcanon Santa isn't the boss The Cat is 🎅😼

I finally animated the "truth" about what happens at the North Pole. Meet Miso, the Quality Control Manager.

His daily tasks include:

Knocking ornaments off the tree (Gravity Checks).

Sleeping in the sleigh (Safety Inspection).

Judging the elves (Performance Review).

Honestly, the fact that any toys get delivered at all is a miracle

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Tiny Heroes Retro Pixel Edition: Cozy Fantasy RPG Coloring Teaser 👾🗺️

When Tiny Heroes go Retro! 👾🗺️

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POV: You rolled a natural 1 on your navigation check. 🎲🗺️I decided to turn the "Traveler Mouse" from my sketchbook into a pixel sprite today. There is something strangely comforting about 8-bit forests. He still looks hopelessly lost, but at least he's lost in aesthetic.(I think he's holding the map upside down, don't tell him).

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The speed of my studio manager when he hears the treat bag open. 🐈💨 Just experimenting with some pixel art animation today. It's so fun to switch styles from cozy watercolors to retro bits!

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World Cup Draw fever ⚽️😼 My studio manager inspected the ball and made his official prediction for the winner! Did this quick sketch while watching the coverage. ✏️ Tell me: Which group is the "Group of Death" this year? 👇

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The studio manager is here for a surprise inspection. I think I passed? Or maybe he just wants snacks.

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I wrote a little story about why I decided to create a free coloring book for this community, and how rescuing a tiny kitten changed my perspective on art and healing. 🐾✨

If you need a moment of calm today, or just want to grab the freebie, you can read the full story (and find the download link) over on my Medium:

👉 Why I Created a "Magical" Coloring Book for You

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I turned my back for ONE second to check an email... and my studio supervisor decided to add his own "custom texture" to the dough. 🐾😑He looks so innocent, but the evidence is undeniable.If you want to contribute to his "legal defense fund" (aka treats to stop him from doing this again), you can support the studio her

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Hello everyone! Please welcome the newest and tiniest member of the team.Getting work done has been a challenge with this little ball of fluff around, but honestly, he's the best kind of creative fuel. Your support is what makes moments like these possible, and I'm so grateful.Now for the most important question: What should we name him? I'd love to hear your suggestions in the comments! 💖