#artistprocess

[luckyravenart]

Painting has begun! Starting with the border and slowly working my way inward. Adding color to all the details!

[uguisubooks]

From Workshop to Zine

During my residency at Don Bank, I had the opportunity to host two workshops at Stanton Library in North Sydney. I was very excited; I had facilitated similar workshops elsewhere but never within my own local community. Meeting participants was deeply rewarding, and as someone who migrated to Australia as an adult, the experience was especially meaningful. It made me feel genuinely connected to the local community as a writer.

The first workshop, a haiku workshop, was held in November 2025, followed by a Japanese stab-bound zine workshop in January 2026. When planning these workshops, I wanted to create something that would endure beyond the events themselves—a lasting record of both occasions. This led me to the idea of producing a haiku zine that combined elements from both workshops.

In the first workshop, participants learned the basic rules of haiku and brainstormed original seasonal words suited to a Sydney November. They then wrote their own haiku and shared them with the group, resulting in many striking pieces that captured the feeling of Sydney’s early summer. At my request, 15 participants agreed to submit their completed haiku for inclusion in a stab-bound zine created during the second workshop.

In the second workshop, participants learned the kokitoji binding technique and created their own stab-bound zines. Some produced original zines using materials they had brought from home, while others made colourful notebooks. Stitching the distinctive kokitoji patterns with needle and thread created an atmosphere that was both challenging and relaxing. One participant remarked that working with their hands was deeply calming—a sentiment I shared. I’ve always found that focusing on handwork and creating something tangible helps to settle my mind.

The outcomes of the two workshops culminated in this zine. As the only collection of its kind in the world, it will remain a personal treasure and a lasting memory of my residency.

[tfigueroaart]

Consumed by anger. (work in process) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #firepainting #mixedmediart #mixedmediaartist #mixedmediaartists #wrath #anger #humanemotions #darkpainting #darkartwork #darkart #workinprocess #artistprocess #artistmind #visualpoetry #paintingprocess #artonig #artoninstragram #artofday #figurativeabstraction #creativefreedom #oddityart #oddity #weirdartwork #artefigurativo #artdetail #artdetails #expresiveart #ontheeasel #arteplastico #künst (at Saint Petersburg, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDIdcgrqta/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lindacoppens]

Only a few hairs left on this brush but it is one of my favorites for linework 😀. What is your favorite for lines? #abstractexpressionism #abstraction #abstractpaintings #aplayfulprocess #art_we_inspire #artforyoureveryday #artinprogress #artist_sharing #artistatwork #artistprocess #artistslife #artiststudio #artiststudios #artwork_in_studio #artworks #carveouttimeforart #contemporaryartists #creativelife #dailyarts #inthestudio #intuitivepainting #lifeofanartist #makearteveryday #newartseen #paintingoftheday #paintingprocess #passioncolorjoy #studioscenes #womenartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CShdZQdD8mT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[robdonart]

I restored this frame recently with acrylic paint and metal leaf. I'm in the process of making a video for Patreon showing off the process in a step by step way, but here is some before and after footage and stills for ya. I don't have a piece of art for it yet, but ya know there'll be a lotta gold up in there when I do. What goldness should I include? A crown? Keys? Skulls? So many option · #Artist #Artwork #Frame #FrameRestoration #Restoration #Goldleaf #Gold # MetalLeaf #ArtistProcess #Presentation #Framing #Process #ArtistProcess #Acrylic #Paint #AcrylicPaint #SurfacePrep #Painting #diy (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSIarY6LB64/?utm_medium=tumblr

[claire-desjardins-art]

Just a wee glimpse at my double HALCYON painting. It’s coming along and I am having fun working with various shades of opposite colors. Outside, it’s a whole other story: dreary, rainy, cool, grey day. Perfect for playing with colors inside! 🧡❤️💜💙 #ClaireDesjardins #ArtStudio #ArtistStudio #PaintingStudio #PaintingInProgress #WorkInProgress #WIP #ArtistLife #Colors #StudioVisit #Artist #ArtistProcess (at Gore (Québec)) https://www.instagram.com/p/COOc9MCJ60n/?igshid=c5kwl15ilf9l

[thomasdonaldsonart]

Working on small head studies, all on paper 56x38cm. #fineart #visualart #worksinprogress #artistprocess #workshop #oilpainting #mixedmedia #portraitpainting #artgallery #artforinteriordesigners #wallart #wallhanging #expressive #inspiration #artoftheday #picoftheday #instaartwork #artistoninstagram www.thomasdonaldson.biz https://www.instagram.com/p/CFaARAKleHZ/?igshid=vry38a39kj4n

[naliniasha-art]

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Some amaranth behind this red and white bird from my "Merlot" painting. #naliniasha #naliniashaart #autisticartist #actuallyautistic #neuroqueer #biogoth #neorococo #sandiegoartist #sandiegoart #colortheory #phenomenology #rainbow #spectrum #goldentamarin #octopus #artistprocess #artvideo #paintingvideo #stimming #stimvideo #normalizestimming (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDDTdfXj-ia/?igshid=9kcd3ol946u5