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Lucy Kagan

@cottonbook.bsky.social

Illustrator, Zine-Maker, & Textile Designer repped by Adria Goetz at KT Literary (she/they) cottonbookgoods.com

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Roc’s Roost, a cozy inn on a cliff by the sea, is named for the king of birds who flies over the surrounding hills and waves. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of him during your stay.

This one was a very quick sketch this morning β€” hopefully I can revisit it sometime!

27.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIELD SPIRIT πŸ’« painted in watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil

27.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so beautiful! I love all the objects chosen, and this color palette!

27.02.2026 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Digital art of squares of different sizes, each containing a doodle. From top left: a shooting star, moth, dragon, beads hanging from a branch, a new sprout, book spines, cup of tea, a rose, bundle of herbs, a snake, mushroom, paintbrush, mostly full moon, leaf, button, skein of yarn, and instant photo of a plant. Some of the squares have designs as well.

Digital art of squares of different sizes, each containing a doodle. From top left: a shooting star, moth, dragon, beads hanging from a branch, a new sprout, book spines, cup of tea, a rose, bundle of herbs, a snake, mushroom, paintbrush, mostly full moon, leaf, button, skein of yarn, and instant photo of a plant. Some of the squares have designs as well.

This started out as an exercise to break through artist’s block and ended up a heartfelt, aesthetic collection of things that make me happy.

#DigitalArt #CottageCoreArt #ArtSky #ProcreateArt

02.06.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing a lot of people sharing the Trans Continental Pipeline, which is good for those Kansans who can and wish to exit the state, but for those who cannot, there are other organizations you can support! Please share these as well! πŸ‘‡

27.02.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 387    πŸ” 512    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
pencil drawing of the new fire pokemon who is a little Pomeranian dog with it's evolutions being essentially bigger and fluffier versions

pencil drawing of the new fire pokemon who is a little Pomeranian dog with it's evolutions being essentially bigger and fluffier versions

ok hear me out

27.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5282    πŸ” 1311    πŸ’¬ 69    πŸ“Œ 28

if you're not listening to this show, you are missing out

27.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Roc’s Roost, a cozy inn on a cliff by the sea, is named for the king of birds who flies over the surrounding hills and waves. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of him during your stay.

This one was a very quick sketch this morning β€” hopefully I can revisit it sometime!

27.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's worth reading her obituary. She went through a lot and witnessed a lot of destruction, but created even more light.

27.02.2026 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A simple house shape is filled to the brim with flowers and plants. Inside a girl with dark pigtails and a brown hound dog are playing around among them. The puppy lies on the stem of a bellflower so his best friend can wear hold it above her head like a cool hat. The text above in a blue purple ink reads "Keep Minnesota Housed!" Below the house in gold ink reads "adopt a rent or donate". Below that "KeepMNhoused.com".

A simple house shape is filled to the brim with flowers and plants. Inside a girl with dark pigtails and a brown hound dog are playing around among them. The puppy lies on the stem of a bellflower so his best friend can wear hold it above her head like a cool hat. The text above in a blue purple ink reads "Keep Minnesota Housed!" Below the house in gold ink reads "adopt a rent or donate". Below that "KeepMNhoused.com".

Little painting to say that if you're able please consider donating to keepMNhoused.com! Rent is due soon for lots of families who can't safely leave their homes right now.
#keepMNhoused

24.02.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 484    πŸ” 300    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Digital sketch in a cartoon-y style, all in yellows and oranges: A scenic view of the entrance to a farm that sprawls across rolling hills. A woman and her daughter buy produce from a stand in front of the gate, her daughter trying to get the mother’s attention as a jackalope dashes by. A young elf seated on the fence by some chickens turns to look, and another is focused on getting a cow to change direction, to no avail. 

The image is surrounded by a border of cabbage, kale, radishes, and squashes, with a jumping jackalope at the top center and a banner at the bottom center that reads β€œJackalope Hills Farm."

Digital sketch in a cartoon-y style, all in yellows and oranges: A scenic view of the entrance to a farm that sprawls across rolling hills. A woman and her daughter buy produce from a stand in front of the gate, her daughter trying to get the mother’s attention as a jackalope dashes by. A young elf seated on the fence by some chickens turns to look, and another is focused on getting a cow to change direction, to no avail. The image is surrounded by a border of cabbage, kale, radishes, and squashes, with a jumping jackalope at the top center and a banner at the bottom center that reads β€œJackalope Hills Farm."

Digital sketches in a brown & cream color palette: A jackalope sniffs some radishes being offered by a human hand, then scarfs the radishes, frightening the human, and runs away, much to the human’s dismay. 

A jackalope stands to listen attentively. 

Two jackalopes lie in a pile sleeping, surrounded by leaves. 

Three jackalopes sit side by side, their different features and antlers noticeable. 

Text: May be a rare sight, but gets lonely easily
So if you find one, you may find more

Digital sketches in a brown & cream color palette: A jackalope sniffs some radishes being offered by a human hand, then scarfs the radishes, frightening the human, and runs away, much to the human’s dismay. A jackalope stands to listen attentively. Two jackalopes lie in a pile sleeping, surrounded by leaves. Three jackalopes sit side by side, their different features and antlers noticeable. Text: May be a rare sight, but gets lonely easily So if you find one, you may find more

Sooo close to unlocking another pin in my fantasy map enamel pin campaign, and I’ve got another set of location & guardian creature sketches to share!

This color palette was pretty funky to work with, so I felt like I learned a lot in the process
www.kickstarter.com/projects/luc...

25.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updated my little header image for the campaign to show off the pins better! We’re sooo close to starting on the Roc’s Roost pin goal!

If you missed it, I’ve been making enamel pin designs and location sketches inspired by fantasy maps, with a guardian creature for each imagined locale

26.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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For Black folks in particular, our ancestors were both ripped from their native lands /and/ forced into new relationships (based in force) with foreign lands.

@makocakess.bsky.social's contribution shines a light on the bounty that is still ours to reclaim: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pow...

26.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you have the means, please donate to the Trans Continental Pipeline right now. They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate and they are overwhelmed with requests. Colorado borders Kansas, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.

tcpipeline.org

26.02.2026 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7712    πŸ” 8415    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 107
Cartoon inkwell with sparkly red anime eyes and red high heels and a nib ink pen carrying a paper or banner with hand-lettered text that reads: Cartoonists United! There are colourful sparkles across the page.

Cartoon inkwell with sparkly red anime eyes and red high heels and a nib ink pen carrying a paper or banner with hand-lettered text that reads: Cartoonists United! There are colourful sparkles across the page.

Happy 3rd anniversary to us! With a new year, we have a BIG announcement πŸ“’: we are now incorporated as a nonprofit organization and are changing our name to CARTOONISTS UNITED! Full changes will be rolled out by late summer.

Read here for the full statement: cartoonist.coop/journal/cart...

25.02.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 483    πŸ” 190    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 9
Digital sketch in a cartoon-y style, all in yellows and oranges: A scenic view of the entrance to a farm that sprawls across rolling hills. A woman and her daughter buy produce from a stand in front of the gate, her daughter trying to get the mother’s attention as a jackalope dashes by. A young elf seated on the fence by some chickens turns to look, and another is focused on getting a cow to change direction, to no avail. 

The image is surrounded by a border of cabbage, kale, radishes, and squashes, with a jumping jackalope at the top center and a banner at the bottom center that reads β€œJackalope Hills Farm."

Digital sketch in a cartoon-y style, all in yellows and oranges: A scenic view of the entrance to a farm that sprawls across rolling hills. A woman and her daughter buy produce from a stand in front of the gate, her daughter trying to get the mother’s attention as a jackalope dashes by. A young elf seated on the fence by some chickens turns to look, and another is focused on getting a cow to change direction, to no avail. The image is surrounded by a border of cabbage, kale, radishes, and squashes, with a jumping jackalope at the top center and a banner at the bottom center that reads β€œJackalope Hills Farm."

Digital sketches in a brown & cream color palette: A jackalope sniffs some radishes being offered by a human hand, then scarfs the radishes, frightening the human, and runs away, much to the human’s dismay. 

A jackalope stands to listen attentively. 

Two jackalopes lie in a pile sleeping, surrounded by leaves. 

Three jackalopes sit side by side, their different features and antlers noticeable. 

Text: May be a rare sight, but gets lonely easily
So if you find one, you may find more

Digital sketches in a brown & cream color palette: A jackalope sniffs some radishes being offered by a human hand, then scarfs the radishes, frightening the human, and runs away, much to the human’s dismay. A jackalope stands to listen attentively. Two jackalopes lie in a pile sleeping, surrounded by leaves. Three jackalopes sit side by side, their different features and antlers noticeable. Text: May be a rare sight, but gets lonely easily So if you find one, you may find more

Sooo close to unlocking another pin in my fantasy map enamel pin campaign, and I’ve got another set of location & guardian creature sketches to share!

This color palette was pretty funky to work with, so I felt like I learned a lot in the process
www.kickstarter.com/projects/luc...

25.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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here is This coming week in streams. Times in PST / UTC -8
Follow & Watch me @ bit.ly/APK-Twth

Art by @kimily.bsky.social

Graphic by annedragonne on vgen

#twitch #blackskygamers #blackvtuber #furryvtuber #gaming #twitchstreamer #lion

24.02.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, sometimes it makes a book look like it was written for edgy teens, or by an edgy teen. Idk why characters in fantasy settings need to use swears as filler words to seem relatable to any other group

24.02.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cozy scene with an old two-story house and stairs. A child is on their way down the stairs with a basked while a young lady reminds the child to take money. The child is on their way to a bakery downstairs. In the bakery window a man is selling pretzels to a young lady and her dog.

A cozy scene with an old two-story house and stairs. A child is on their way down the stairs with a basked while a young lady reminds the child to take money. The child is on their way to a bakery downstairs. In the bakery window a man is selling pretzels to a young lady and her dog.

Brezelbude (German) – it’s a small pretzel shop for takeaway

24.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A field of wildflowers and butterflies with a few bumblebees. The text reads, β€œThey think of people as pests to be driven out and crushed. But diversity is what makes a garden thrive.”

A field of wildflowers and butterflies with a few bumblebees. The text reads, β€œThey think of people as pests to be driven out and crushed. But diversity is what makes a garden thrive.”

A group of different sizes and shapes of lit candles. The text reads, β€œthey think kindness and empathy are a weakness. But it has kept communities warm from the biting cold for centuries.”

A group of different sizes and shapes of lit candles. The text reads, β€œthey think kindness and empathy are a weakness. But it has kept communities warm from the biting cold for centuries.”

Different protest signs, fist raised and the Minnesota flag. Some of the signs read:
ICE OUT. Badges don’t excuse brutality. Compassion is not a crime. Chinga la migra. Immigrants make America great.

The text below reads, β€œThey think our fear and their cruelty will force us into compliance. They are wrong.”

Different protest signs, fist raised and the Minnesota flag. Some of the signs read: ICE OUT. Badges don’t excuse brutality. Compassion is not a crime. Chinga la migra. Immigrants make America great. The text below reads, β€œThey think our fear and their cruelty will force us into compliance. They are wrong.”

Against the starry space, a group of folks from different walks of life and culture hold hands around the Earth. The text reads, β€œWe will be a fellowship that protects our neighbors and works towards a world that shares its goodwill with one another.”

Against the starry space, a group of folks from different walks of life and culture hold hands around the Earth. The text reads, β€œWe will be a fellowship that protects our neighbors and works towards a world that shares its goodwill with one another.”

Things are still scary and uncertain here in Minnesota but the community is strong and so is our love

#iceoutcomics #iceoutmlps

24.02.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 369    πŸ” 166    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A sketchy concept drawing of a vintage-style logo for Happy Cappy Yuzu Fruit, the illustration featuring a blissful-looking capybara sitting in a hot spring pool with yuzu spread around it. The secondary text reads "When in doubt, float it out!" and "Too blessed to be stressed."

A sketchy concept drawing of a vintage-style logo for Happy Cappy Yuzu Fruit, the illustration featuring a blissful-looking capybara sitting in a hot spring pool with yuzu spread around it. The secondary text reads "When in doubt, float it out!" and "Too blessed to be stressed."

Happy as a Cappy 🍊✨ #art #capybara #yuzu

23.02.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1564    πŸ” 476    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4
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Hey!! I’m part of a campaign to raise money for ink for the spinrack press risograph printer; contributors will receive riso prints by participating artists β˜ΊοΈπŸ’š Link in the replies!!

23.02.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Last week to back this fun little adventuring enamel pin Kickstarter!

We’re so close to unlocking the next pin design, so let’s share this far and wide and see if we can reach our next destination!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/luc...

23.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been getting back into comics while I wait for more info from my concept job, and I thought I'd make a post about something very important to me, which is COMIC PANEL VARIATION and HOW TO THINK ABOUT IT.

20.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1577    πŸ” 578    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 17
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Another location, another sketch session in CSP!

It’s been a long time since I’ve drawn a bustling city location, and I could definitely keep playing with this for a WHILE, but this was a fun start.

Check out the Chimera: City of Alchemists enamel pin here! www.kickstarter.com/projects/luc...

20.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
@binaryandlove.bsky.social and I bought a #risograph !! Wow!!
And here we are, running a kickstarter to get more ink drums and headway on being able to make even more cool things in the future πŸ‘€

Consider giving us a share!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...

16.02.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Jacket

19.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Aww, thank you, Pheo!!

19.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These are all super fun! I love the way you did the perspective on this bike one and the previous one!!

18.02.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Digitally drawn sketches in white, tan, and brown of a very cat-like gryphon looking out the window at a passing dog, lying down looking inquisitive, curled up to sleep in a ball, and sitting up begging for treats with a chiirrup sound. 

In the center there’s a full color enamel pin design of the gryphon overlooking an adventurer’s pack with the shop name Gryphon Outfitters across it. 

Text: 1.5” enamel pin! Link in bio!
The kind and generous (and sleepy) shop-keeper

Digitally drawn sketches in white, tan, and brown of a very cat-like gryphon looking out the window at a passing dog, lying down looking inquisitive, curled up to sleep in a ball, and sitting up begging for treats with a chiirrup sound. In the center there’s a full color enamel pin design of the gryphon overlooking an adventurer’s pack with the shop name Gryphon Outfitters across it. Text: 1.5” enamel pin! Link in bio! The kind and generous (and sleepy) shop-keeper

Three mocked-up enamel pin designs show a goat adventurer with the banner β€œAlways ready for Adventure,” a jumping jackalope stealing some radishes with the banner β€œJackalope Hills Farm” and a dragon wrapped around a pearl that reads β€œThe Farthest Reaches”

Text: Enamel pins from all across the realms
Travel with us and discover each magical place and its guardian creature. 
On Kickstarter now through Feb. 28th
Grab your badge of travel before the caravan is gone!

Three mocked-up enamel pin designs show a goat adventurer with the banner β€œAlways ready for Adventure,” a jumping jackalope stealing some radishes with the banner β€œJackalope Hills Farm” and a dragon wrapped around a pearl that reads β€œThe Farthest Reaches” Text: Enamel pins from all across the realms Travel with us and discover each magical place and its guardian creature. On Kickstarter now through Feb. 28th Grab your badge of travel before the caravan is gone!

Did a few more sketches around my Gryphon Outfitters pin for the little beast that gives the shop its namesake. A very fearsome creature indeed πŸ˜‚

We’re close to unlocking our fourth pin, so I’ll be back with more sketches for Chimera, City of Alchemists next! www.kickstarter.com/projects/luc...

18.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1