Day two of the cats in gardens challenge, cat with potted plants. Our cat Calypso with a few of our succulents that live in my studio for the winter. Challenge from @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #watercolour #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7BcHyvcQo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

*Cats and potted plants* ~ When I think of potted plants, my mind instantly goes to @clausdalby whose Instagram has my mouth open every single time! This illustration is very inspired by Claus's beautiful garden creations. It also might or might not be inspired by my very own Cosmo the Cosmic Cat who did venture out into the garden once 😊 (he is a house cat). @theydrawandgarden .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catportrait #petportrait #illustration #watercolorartist #daryakarenski #customcatportrait #cat #watercolorart #watercolorillustration #dtiys #patterntalent #watercolorcat #patterntalentart #floralpainting #watercolopetportrait #catsandpottedplants #painting #watercolorpainting #watercolor #catstagram #artwork #art #botanicalillustration #watercolorfloral #catsinthegarden #watercolorprint #catsofinstagram #botanicalart (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7Xk-LvhpK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I thought I was a queen and could combine two challenges the upcoming week. It is @theydrawandcook who has critters+food prompts for a week, starting today. But my interpretation of this challenge is super wide today. The prompt was Critters+Cake. And even though I adore my beasts, they might not fit the category “critter” for you guys. And even though I know the difference between cake and cookie, I did this cookie anyways. And even though this is a cookie you buy in the store in Sweden, and nothing you really make (cook) at home, I opted for this one, because it has a special place in my memory. So there you are. My first day of this double challenge generated three errors. If you want to see it like that. This week will be … interesting. Day 39/100 of Fortes’ Fauna – exploring animals from within. . . . #the100dayproject #100dayproject #the100dayproject2023 #the100dayprojectswe #100daysoffortesfauna #animals #inneranimals #animaldrawings #illustrator #swedishillustrator #creativeproject @dothe100dayproject #draweveryday #onedrawingaday #createeveryday #fabrianopaper #ecolinebrushpen #neocolor1 #sketchdaily #theydrawalong #theydrawandcook #mybeastisbetterthanyours #beast #cookiemonster #pms (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqfUxnSsWsk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I stumbled upon this art challenge and was instantly like "Hell yeah I have another reason to draw more cats!" So here is my first entry of a cat with wildflowers :) You can see the kitty that inspired this drawing <3 She doesn't have a name yet. Post your name ideas in the comments if you want! The challenge is : @theydrawandgarden 

Lemons and….

I belong to an illustrator’s group and a couple of times a month we get together to draw or learn a cool trick or tip. The guest this week was Jennifer Orkin Lewis and we were working in our sketchbooks, drawing a collection of objects that she had assembled. I drew mine directly from gouache and I didn’t screen shot the images so I had to wing it once the camera was directed at Jennifer’s…

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Day 5 Roses, cats on continents, challenge from @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #roses #watercolour #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CnC2e0FP_7y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Whispering sweet nothings, last day of the cats in gardens challenge from @theydrawandgarden. Thanks for the challenge, two of my favourite painting subjects. #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #cat #mouse #gardens https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIHFIAyP7J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

7 days of cat’s on continents challenge, day one Europe. Challenge from @theydrawandtravel #theydrawalong #theydrawandtravel #cats #maps #illustration #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4Y5JCvujU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cat’s in gardens challenge 1, cat with wildflowers. Looking at seed catalogues for 2023 cutting garden. Challenge from: @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #flowers #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4YYWBJp9r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day 3 of cats in gardens, cactus garden in bloom. Challenge from @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #cactus #succulents #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9TRWPrRNj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Challenge from @theydrawandgarden for favourite things. My garden being one of my favourites, last bits of colour, golden smoke bush leaves turning apricot and peach. A few of the last alstroemerias in another favourite a Wayne Ngan ink spot glaze vase. Persimmons added for matching colour. #theydrawalong #favoritethingsdrawalong #watercolour #autumn #waynengan https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJuksYvwog/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last cat on continents, Antarctic. Thanks for the challenge @theydrawandtravel atlases have always been a fascination and of course cats! #theydrawalong #theydrawandtravel #catsofinstagram #maps #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CnII8nxyVgR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of these are not like the others. Topiary, day six of cats in gardens challenge from @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFQeWuPpAD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day six North America, cats on continents challenge @theydrawandtravel #theydrawalong #catsofinstagram #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFQJedv0AZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cats on continents, day 4 Asia. This cool cat looks like he might be considering a trip to Cambodia? Challenge form @theydrawandtravel #theydrawalong #theydrawandtravel #catsofinstagram #maps #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_6YN2rQ7C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day 4 of cats in gardens challenge, tulips. Two favourites. Challenge from @theydrawandgarden #theydrawalong #theydrawandgarden #catsofinstagram #tulips https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_57VQL5LB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=