ASolid7

I made a strawberry cake, added two over ripe bananas, frosted it with rich chocolate fudge, and topped it with fresh strawberries.

Dude

Side-by-side comparison of Bran Castle in Romania. Left: photograph showing a cylindrical tower with a distinctive red-tiled conical roof against autumn hillside foliage. Right: watercolor painting of the same tower rendered in warm oranges and yellows for the fall foliage background, with detailed brick pattern on the roof and half-timbered architectural elements visible at the base. Dated 1.18.26.“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Wanted to do a quick practice piece before starting a larger one im working on… 2 hours later 😅

I like it. I wanted to go more into detail on the roof but decided that it ran too large a risk that I would overwork it.

Happy

Here is the DA to the ACNH board game island. Wear your bathing suit to get to it via beach on the right

That one time I made a board game on my ACNH island. Bring your bathing suit to get there!

Watercolor landscape painting in a spiral-bound sketchbook titled ‘Sunrise Fog’ dated 1-4-26. The artwork captures a dramatic dawn sky with billowing layers of clouds rendered in a stunning gradient of colors. The upper left features deep purples and slate grays suggesting dense storm clouds or pre-dawn darkness, transitioning through lavender and dusty rose in the middle sections, then blooming into vibrant coral, salmon pink, and peachy orange tones on the right side where the sun is breaking through. The clouds have a soft, voluminous quality created through layered washes and wet-on-wet blending techniques, with darker purple-gray areas providing depth and contrast against the luminous pink and orange sunrise glow. The bottom third of the composition shows a silhouetted forest of evergreen trees - likely pines or firs - painted in dark blue-gray and black with loose, impressionistic brushwork suggesting their characteristic pointed shapes and dense foliage. A layer of fog or mist appears to hang just above the treeline, rendered in soft purple-blue tones that blend into the sky above. Artist initials ‘SA’ appear in the lower right corner. The painting is photographed on a white work surface with a paint palette visible on the right showing fresh pink, orange, and purple paint, and metal pet water bowls at the top of the frame.

Something about stormy orange and purple skies that just hit for me. The pink is like a reward…

Three paintings down. How many do you think I’ll end up creating before the end of the year? Shall we take bets?

Watercolor landscape painting in a spiral-bound sketchbook titled ‘Cloudy Marsh’ dated 1-3-26. The artwork depicts a moody wetland or marsh scene with dramatic atmospheric perspective. The composition is divided into three distinct horizontal bands: a stormy sky in the upper third rendered in deep purples, slate blues, and navy with horizontal brushstrokes suggesting wind-swept clouds or rain; a middle section of lush green marsh grasses and reeds painted in various shades of emerald, forest green, and yellow-green with energetic vertical and diagonal brushstrokes creating texture and movement; and a foreground of purple-pink water or flooded marsh rendered in luminous shades of lavender, mauve, rose, and coral pink with horizontal strokes reflecting the sky above. Dark green-black tufts of grass and reeds punctuate the middle ground, emerging from the purple water and creating depth. A bright pink-coral reflection appears in the lower right foreground, adding a pop of warm color. The painting captures the heavy, moisture-laden atmosphere of an overcast day with beautiful color harmony between the cool purples and blues and the vibrant greens. The artwork is photographed on a white work surface with a metal pet water bowl visible at the top and other art supplies in the background.

Overworked the grass 😭 but I’m honestly pretty okay with it. Marshes are heavily grassed anyway, right?

Watercolor painting in a spiral-bound sketchbook titled ‘Winter Skies’ dated 1-3-26. The artwork depicts a moody, atmospheric sky at sunset or sunrise with richly layered clouds rendered in a complex palette of purples, lavenders, dusty roses, coral pinks, slate blues, and hints of golden yellow. The clouds have a textured, almost stormy quality with areas of darker purple-grays suggesting depth and movement, while brighter pink and coral tones catch imagined light. The paint application shows beautiful wet-on-wet blending techniques creating soft, dreamy transitions between colors, with some areas more saturated and others diluted to near transparency. Along the bottom edge runs a silhouetted treeline of evergreen trees - likely pines or spruces - painted in solid black, creating a stark graphic contrast against the ethereal sky above. The trees are rendered with loose, gestural brushstrokes suggesting their characteristic pointed tops and branches. Artist initials ‘SA’ appear in the lower right corner. The painting is photographed on a workspace with visible paint palette containing purple, pink, and black paint, brushes nearby, and purple grow lights visible in the background, creating an artistic studio atmosphere.

BEHOLD!

The first solid piece of 2026!

By the end of the year I want to have enough paintings to make calendars with.

Themes are going to be hard but you can’t really go wrong with watercolour skies!

Are you working on any art goals this year?

I’m so sad you didn’t include a clip

Giving #TotK another shot after a long Zelda break. I think I might love it?

$23 FOR A TACO 12 PACK

Holiday Cider

Apple cider or unfiltered apple juice (I used unfiltered)
Cranberries
Orange / cranberry / cherry tea (or coffee cherry)
Cloves
Star anise
Cinnamon sticks
Thick Orange slice (NO white parts)
Lemon slice (extra thin)
Honey

Mix in pot and simmer (NOT BOIL) for 20 min to an hour

If there is anything you can be in an airport. Be kind….

Likewise to you!! Don’t be a stranger! I’ll get back into arts and posting here soon!!

The sun catcher is not my design! I bought it from a very talented Vegas based artist!!

The octo is going on… gosh nearly 4 years?? I did kinda just say IT IS DONE, cause it’s collecting dust unfinished hahaha

Whimsical windowsill scene featuring a miniature lighthouse decorated with moss, white and gray stones, and red accents, sitting in a white tray filled with pebbles and blue agate slices. A gold jewelry stand displays colorful crystal suncatchers and dangly earrings next to potted plants, creating a cozy crafted vignette in natural sunlight.

Gray ceramic octopus figurine serving as jewelry storage, with pearl necklaces draped across its tentacles and a warm LED light glowing from within its hollow body, illuminating gold treasures and trinkets stored inside. The whimsical piece sits on a windowsill among other decorative items.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Thank you!!

Snapped a couple photos! Maybe one day I’ll have an idea to colour over the grey? I wanted a marbled, blue ring octopus type look but stuck on how!!

I did end up calling it quits soon after! I just don’t know how to finish the octo… I’m terrified I’m going to ruin it!!

Black bear diner menus

Wake & bake + diner w my beacon

This is happiness

A collage of close-up pixel art details from the desk mat design. Each square highlights fantasy elements like glowing runes, treasure chests, piles of candles, armored knights, a witch’s hat, animated plants, and running waterfalls among stone structures and flowering vines.

An overhead view of a desk mat featuring an isometric pixel art castle with stone towers, lush greenery, waterfalls, and winding staircases on a soft green background. The scene is detailed with flowers, candles, and mysterious artifacts.

A computer desk setup with a keyboard, mouse, and headphones resting on a large desk mat decorated with an isometric fantasy castle, vivid green vines, and cascading blue waterfalls. The mat’s intricate design adds a magical vibe to the workspace.

A modern desk at night with a monitor, headphone, and mechanical keyboard placed on a brightly colored desk mat. The mat’s design showcases a fantasy castle with stone walkways, turrets, and lush red and green foliage under moody lighting."

110 hours
49,861 strokes
69 layers (giggity)

My new desk mat design is done.

I drew every. damn. vine. you see.
I'm so hype for this to arrive!

Lemons and blueberries. Large ones. Pillow sized!

It’s the “piss filter”

Ew

We are legion we are Bob audible title page

If you haven’t, Project Hail Mary and Dungeon Crawler Carl were phenomenal. We’re working through We Are Legion, We Are Bob right now. It’s the same narrator as PHM.

a white cat is sitting on a box and says but why ? Alt: a white cat is sitting on a box and says but why ?

Another Procreate update - another day wondering why there’s still no ruler

These are gorgeous!!

If you are editing a video. In an airport. With no headphones.

You are an asshole.

It’s honestly appalling how fucking rude people are in public places

Punch needle embroidery of a green dragon flying across a cratered purple moon by ASolid7. The dragon breathes red flames and has white-tipped wings and claws. Its front claws grip a small silver sword, while its long tail hangs off the bottom edge of the circular wooden frame. The moon is rendered in varied shades of lavender and violet to suggest craters and depth. The artwork is held up in a craft room.

I. Fucking. Love it.

Punch needle dragon across purple moon background.

Gripping a real sword in its claws as it breathes fire

I’m making another one literally right this second.

This is absolutely amazinggggg

This image depicts a punch needle embroidery piece in progress, featuring a dragon in front of a circular purple background. The dragon is stitched in vibrant shades of green with a red tongue and white details on its claws and tail. Its wings are large and textured, with a gradient of green shades and dark green veins. The purple background has varying shades, creating a cloudy, abstract texture that gives the impression of a sky or moon. The dragon’s body curves dynamically, suggesting movement, and the stitches have a dense, plush appearance typical of punch needle techniques. The edges of the fabric are unfinished, with some visible orange grid lines marking the underlying fabric. The workspace includes various crafting tools, containers, and items in the background, indicating an active crafting area.

This image depicts a punch needle embroidery piece in progress, featuring a dragon in front of a circular purple background. The dragon is stitched in vibrant shades of green with a red tongue and white details on its claws and tail. Its wings are large and textured, with a gradient of green shades and dark green veins. The purple background has varying shades, creating a cloudy, abstract texture that gives the impression of a sky or moon. The dragon’s body curves dynamically, suggesting movement, and the stitches have a dense, plush appearance typical of punch needle techniques. The edges of the fabric are unfinished, with some visible orange grid lines marking the underlying fabric. The workspace includes various crafting tools, containers, and items in the background, indicating an active crafting area.

Those that do punch needle, how do I finish this????? I did it with the intention of the neat side being visible but I’m not at all sure or confident on how to apply the glue??

TYIA!

Thank you!!!