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Day 81/100 of #the100dayproject ~ ok, I admit I must be done painting objects, I'm really inspired by spring and all things growing and blooming everywhere, so PLANTS IT IS! 😅 Here's an experiment in "vintage" botanical watercolor illustration with mysterious doodles just the way I like it. I've used stamping previously in my designs, I have an entire collection called "Not So Junk Journal Journal", back at it and it's FUN! .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #nigella #pollinators #loveinamist #springart #blueflowers #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #gardenflowers #naturescienceillustration #gardening #handpainted #flowergarden #naturalist @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #naturalistnotebook #flowergardens #flowerillustration #flowerpainting #blueflowers #flowersforbees #beegarden #pollinatorgarden #honeybees #natureillustration #vintageillustration #antiqueillustration #mixedmediaartist

5/9/2024, 12:02:05 AM

Day 80/100 of #the100dayproject ~ still figuring out the next batch of illustrations after another busy day at work, all I can think of is rest and sleep, so I asked myself what I associate with rest, and thought of a cozy table lamp! Tomorrow is my day off, hopefully my brain gets a reboot and I'll think of new art to make. Art is work, indeed, intellectual work first and foremost, and that calls for mental energy.⁠ Only 20 days to go on the 100 day project!!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #objetdujour #tablelamp #nightlamp #coloredpencilart #coloredpencils #pencilonpaper #lampshades #handpainted #illustration #watercolorillustrator #stilllife #stilllifedrawing #drawing #mixedmediaartist #sketchbookartist #draweveryday #lampshade #cozyhome #bedroom #textiledesign #textiles #sotired #sosleepy #homedecor

5/8/2024, 4:37:59 AM

Day 75/100 of #the100dayproject ~ some of the best flowers for bees! While doing research for this illustration, I learned that purple flowers are bees' favorites because they see them better and they are nectar rich! Bees also love tubular ones like foxglove and need blooms in all seasons - not just in summer... Most bees hibernate in winter, but not honeybees!⁠ What do you think of this illustration? Art prints, anyone?? Just ask :)⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #queenbee #pollinators #bees #springart #honeybee #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #meadowflowers #naturescienceillustration #gardening #handpainted #beeaesthetic #naturalist @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #naturalistnotebook #beeart #beeillustration #beepainting #beeflowers #flowersforbees #beegarden #pollinatorgarden #honeybees #wildhoney #gardenflowers #natureillustration

5/3/2024, 12:45:52 AM

Day 67/100 of #the100dayproject ~ one more last new spring floral - Painted Magnolia in navy, white and greige colorways! Already in my @Spoonflower shop as fabric, home decor and wallpaper.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #springflowers #magnolia #paintersofinstagram #painterlytextiledesign #inspiredbyflowers #floral #florist #flowerlover #flowers #fortheloveofflowers @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #flowerinspiration #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #pinkmagnolia #saucermagnolia#magnoliawallpaper #gouache #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowermakers #botanicalwallpaper #floralwallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #spoonflowerwallpaper

4/25/2024, 3:46:09 AM

Day 66/100 of #the100dayproject ~ another new spring floral! Already in my @Spoonflower shop as fabric, home decor and wallpaper - it's called Spring Tulips! What's your favorite colorway (left to right: greige, yellow and pink)? Any recolor requests? You can find the link to Spoonflower collections in my bio, look for the "Spring Flowers collection" or send me a message!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #springflowers #bulbaholic #paintersofinstagram #painterlytextiledesign #inspiredbyflowers #floral #florist #flowerlover #flowers #fortheloveofflowers @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #flowerinspiration #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #tulips #tulip#tulipwallpaper #gouache #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowermakers #botanicalwallpaper #floralwallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #spoonflowerwallpaper #tulipmania #spring

4/23/2024, 3:09:24 PM

Day 61 of #the100dayproject ~ while searching for references for my tonal blues project, I came across blackthorn branch pictures and was mesmerized by their shape! We had them in our garden when I was growing up, they're tart and very prickly!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #blackthorn #prunes #prunusspinosa #plums #watercolorillustration #watercolor #mixedmediaart #botanicalillustration #naturescienceillustration #fruitillustration #foodillustration #fruitart #painting #treebranches #licensingartist #artlicensing #surfacepatterndesigner #textiledesigner #surfacedesign #textiledesign #illustration #cottagegarden #gardening #sloe #growyourfood #orchard @daryakarenski @pattern_talent

4/18/2024, 9:23:42 PM

Day 56 of #the100dayproject ~ the smartest, cutest and sleekest dolphins in "muted green" ink by @liquitexofficial. #colorcrush 💚 Fun fact - I have NEVER painted/drawn dolphins before - I love finding topics like this, there aren't that many!!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #dolphins #dolphin #inkillustration #coloredink #tealgreen #teal #inkart #monochrome #painting #acrylicink #inkpainting #licensingartist #artlicensing #surfacepatterndesigner #textiledesigner #surfacedesign #textiledesign #animalillustration #printandpattern #coastalart #dolphinart #ilovedolphins #dolphinlover #dolphinfabric #sketchbookartist

4/13/2024, 10:28:13 PM

Day 53 of #the100dayproject ~ color exploration ahead! I've been itching to create some monochromatic art. Green and blue in the nearest plans, we'll see what's next! Made with @liquitexofficial Sap Green and @dalerrowney1783 Light Green acrylic inks, a bamboo pen, water, brush and magic! Ink is unique for being used both in liquid form for painting and as a drawing medium, while keeping the vibrancy and saturation.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #vegetables #greenvegetables #eatyourgreens #foodillustratioin #inkillustration #coloredink #vegetarianart #veggies #inkart #salad #monochromegreen #painting #farmersmarket #asparagus #broccoli #brusselsprouts #acrylicink #inkdrawing #inkpainting #licensingartist #artlicensing #surfacepatterndesigner #textiledesigner #surfacedesign #textiledesign #illustration

4/10/2024, 8:43:56 PM

Day 52 of #the100dayproject ~ a ruby-throated hummingbird and bee balm (or wild bergamot). It is such a cool plant! It also makes great tea. I haven't planted it myself yet, but have been meaning forever!! Maybe this is the year! We're finally having beautiful spring days here in the north-east. Doesn't mean it won't suddenly snow though, haha! #newenglandweather .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newenglandflora #newenglandfauna #gouache #gouacheillustration #naturescienceillustration #hummingbirds #hummingbird #wildbergamot #wildlifesanctuary #beebalm #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #painting #natureilllustration #naturepainting #nativeflora #nativefauna #massachusettswildlife #newenglandwildlife #naturalist #naturepreserve #rubythroatedhummingbird #natureconservation #colibri #gardening #nativegarden

4/9/2024, 8:55:56 PM

Day 50 of #the100dayproject ~ I can't believe we're half way there!! It has definitely been one of the best artist experiences I've been through. I'm planning to make a YouTube video about it at some point :) ⁠ I decided to add more to my native flora and fauna illustrations - and this one, surprisingly, has been the toughest one so far. Maybe it's just because of the amount of coverage?)) Struggled with it quite a bit, but this lil' guy makes me so happy now. I will always and forever be an advocate of weird and misunderstood animals :) Perhaps, I made him rounder than he should be, lol!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newenglandflora #newenglandfauna #chonkyboi #gouache #gouacheillustration #naturescienceillustration #bat #bigbrownbat #bats #wildlifesanctuary #batart #easternredcedar @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #painting #happybat #natureilllustration #chonk #naturepainting #nativeflora #nativefauna #nativeplants #massachusettswildlife #newenglandwildlife #naturalist #batsarecool #animallover #natureconservation

4/7/2024, 11:40:58 PM

Day 49/100 of #the100dayproject ~ new colorway of my Peony Season design that completely flew under the radar. It's time to fix the situation )) I will make more colorways and probably enter it in the Textured and Tonal wallpaper design challenge this week. I'll look at textures to add, but I feel like it almost doesn't need it - it has paint and paper texture in it. What do you think?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #whiteroses #peony #inspiredbyflowers #floralfabric #whiteflowers #florist #flowerlover #fortheloveofflowers @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #flowerinspiration #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #traditionalartist #whitepeony #peonyfabric #peonywallpaper #tanwallpaper #spoonflowerfabric #spoonflowermakers #botanicalwallpaper #floralwallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #spoonflowerwallpaper #botany #floraldesign #elegantdesign #handpainted

4/7/2024, 5:05:13 AM

Day 48 of #the100dayproject and day 5 of #PleinAirpril with @warriorpainters and @cara_artists. "The First Color", 8" x 11". Last year I was looking at seasonal changes with new eyes - eyes of a plein air painter! I realized that change of seasons is just moving away (shedding leaves in fall) and getting back (new growth in spring) to nature's default neutral brown/gray palette. I have explored fall neutrals last November, and now I'm beginning to study the reappearance of green amidst the browns! I've also noticed that mid-seaons are very low contrast. Summer has deep shades and lush lights, but everything is washed out and muted in spring/fall/snowless winter. Also - I forgot how to paint water ✌🏼😬 Will practice more... Once you take a break from painting, you get so rusty 🔩 .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #riverpainting #bostonsuburbs #firstgreens #pleinairwatercolor #pleinair #springpleinair #nopleinnogain #naturepainting #pleinairapril @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorpleinair #watercolorpleinairpainting #watercolorpleinairpainting #watercolornature #watercolor #watercolour #landscapepainting #watercolorlandscape #bostonartist #paintingwater #traditionalpainting #aquarelle #watercolorsketching #watercolorartist #loosewatercolor #loosewatercolorpainting

4/5/2024, 6:13:43 PM

Day 47 of #the100dayproject and day 4 of #PleinAirpril with @warriorpainters and @cara_artists. It is snowing today 😩 I decided to paint this photo from my yesterday's walk. I'll call it "Alone At The Park" 😊 The story behind it is - I was driving home after dropping of my daughter at school, our town has rail tracks and a cargo train was passing by which is always super slow and takes at least 5 minutes. The traffic had already built up and I knew I wouldn't be able to go through for a while, so I made a U-turn and decided to take a quick walk at the neighboring park. I took a picture of my lonely car against Ashland Housing Authority, there's something about the uniformity and simplicity of this scene with little identical buildings and geometric bushes 😊 @schmincke_official granulating watercolors on a strangely sized sample of New York Central hot press cotton watercolor paper - 6" x 9". .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #urbanscene #bostonsuburbs #mundaneinspiration #pleinairwatercolor #pleinair #springpleinair #nopleinnogain #citypainting #pleinairapril @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorpleinair #watercolorpleinairpainting #watercolorpleinairpainting #naturepainting #watercolor #watercolour #massachusettstowns #ashlandma #landscapepainting #watercolorlandscape #bostonartist #bostonartistsanddesigners #traditionalpainting #aquarelle #watercolorsketching #watercolorartist #watercolorist

4/4/2024, 8:33:10 PM

Day 46 of #the100dayproject ~ jumping on in #PleinAirpril with @warriorpainters and @cara_artists. Painting my neighbor's yard with dazzling blue Siberian squills/scillas. Martha's Scillas, 7 x 10. Went full on mixed media here, although started with watercolor. @carandache Neocolor water soluble pastels, @staedtler tinted watercolor pencils, @derwentartofficial Graphitint pencils and @schmincke_official granulating watercolors 🤩 Bring it on! Had all the fun 😅 .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newenglandflora #scilla #scillalovers #pleinairwatercolor #pleinair #springpleinair #nopleinnogain #siberiansquill #pleinairapril #springflowers #wildflowers @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #firstflowers #watercolorpleinair #watercolorpleinairpainting #watercolorpleinairpainting #naturepainting #watercolor #watercolour #massachusettsflowers #signsofspring #springharbinger #landscapepainting #watercolorlandscape #mixedmediapainting #harbingerofspring #traditionalpainting

4/3/2024, 9:28:21 PM

Day 45 ~ chonky boi groundhog with more native flora! You know I love funny animals. I see groundhogs quite often, they remind me of bread loaves. When I did a women's apparel internship in Exeter, New Hampshire, a groundhog would come out of the woods and munch on something right in front of the large windows - the office park was in the forest - and the entire design team would swoon and coo :) This guy's about to eat the little bluets.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayproject #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newenglandflora #newenglandfauna #chonkyboi #swallowtail #gouacheillustration #naturescienceillustration #groundhog #woodchuck #marmot #wildlifesanctuary #groundhogart #wildflowers @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #littlebluet #absoluteunit #natureilllustration #runninggroundsel #naturepainting #nativeflora #nativefauna #nativeplants #massachusettswildlife #newenglandwildlife #naturalist #naturepreserve #swallowtailbutterfly #natureconservation

4/3/2024, 12:19:17 AM

Day 44 of #the100dayproject ~ American robin and black chokeberry that it likes to feed on :) This entire native flora and fauna series was inspired by a robin. I see them quite a lot, they like to hop on the ground looking for something. That day I went for a brief walk to take a break from work - and saw a robin, a great blue heron and a pair of very loud and playful Canada geese. That's when I got an idea to paint the northeastern nature.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newengland #newenglandflora #newenglandfauna #watercolorillustration #gouache #gouacheillustration #botanicalpainting #naturescienceillustration #blackchokeberry #americanrobin #americanbirds #birdwatching #birding #thenortheast #robin @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #natureilllustration #naturepainting #nativeflora #nativefauna #nativeplants #massachusettswildlife #newenglandwildlife #naturalist #robineggs #wildlifesanctuary #natureconservation

4/2/2024, 1:39:19 AM

Day 43 ~ I decided to use a portion of my 100 day project to work on a long overdue illustration series. As an avid nature lover and proud New Englander, I'm thrilled to illustrate native flora and fauna. The charming New England cottontail bunny is very similar to the super common Eastern cottontail (that munches on my garden plants on a regular), but is a vulnerable species that has been keeping conservation on their toes for over a decade. The pretty plant Hepatica Acutiloba is an early spring flower that, to quote an article, "deserves a better name" - it was named so because its last year's leaves that turn maroon reminded people of human liver, ouch. The common name is liverleaf. Stay tuned for more native north-eastern fauna and flora! Very excited for this one, and I've missed painting!!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayproject #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #newengland #newenglandflora #newenglandfauna #wildlifesanctuary #gouacheillustration #botanicalpainting #naturescienceillustration #hepaticaacutiloba #newenglandcottontail #bunny #handpainted #womenwhopaint #paintersofinstagram @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #painting #artforinteriors #natureilllustraion #naturepainting #nativeflora #nativefauna #nativeplants #massachusettswildlife #newenglandwildlife #naturalist #plantlover #animallover #natureconservation

4/1/2024, 2:40:30 AM

Day 38/100 of #the100dayproject ~ my acute stage of pencil drawing is in full swing :) I've been thinking about olive trees and branches as the subject matter... And a hint of symbolism and journaling - always :) Let's omit how many drafts of hand drawings I did ) Hands are super hard to draw. I was at a point where I thought I want to take a summer workshop on just drawing hands!! Do they exist?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #olive #olives #drawing #colouredpencildrawing #pencilart #inspiredbyplants #botanicaldrawing #olivebranch #oliveoil #plantlover #olivetree #fortheloveofflowers #drawingartist #pencilonpaper #colorpeniclart #colourpencilart @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #womenwhodraw #traditionalartist #pencilillustration #illustration #peacetotheworld

3/27/2024, 2:09:10 AM

Day 37/100 of #the100dayproject ~ I made a pattern for Treat Yourself @Spoonflower design challenge from motifs I drew in 2021 (eek! Time flies!). Meet Fruit Ice Cream! Already up in my shop as fabric, wallpaper and home decor - in 2 scales. I see plush throws and the snazziest pantry or kids' room wallpaper!!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #objetdujourdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #drawing #drawingartist #brushmarkers #fruitfabric #iceceamfabric @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #icecreamlovers #dessert #tastytreat #wallpaperwednesday #spoonflowerwallpaper #kitchenpantry #pantrywallpaper #kidsfabric #kidswallpaper #illustration #spoonflowerfabric #productdesigner #commercialartist #licensingartist #artlicensing #printlicensing #patternlicensing #spoonflowerdesignchallenge #spoonflowerdesigner #kidsroom

3/25/2024, 11:09:12 PM

Day 36/100 of #the100dayproject ~ *slightly* overworking today in compensation of yesterday's skipped day - did the entire process of drawing motifs, scanning & cleaning them, putting in repeat & making colorways, uploading to @spoonflower and sharing here! Turned out to be a working Sunday for me - that's what happens when inspiration takes over. Meet Lemon Trees in Porcelain! What do you see this fabric used as? Would you care for wallpaper like this? It's available in my Spoonflower shop, link in bio!⁠ Hand drawn with @carandache wax pastels! See some BTS in my stories. .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #objetdujourdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objectoftheday #objetdujour #colouredpencildrawing #pencilart #botanicaldrawing #botanicalart #botanical #lemontree #lemonbonsai #blueporcelain #pencilonpaper #waxpastels #bluepottery @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #bluechina #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #wallpaperwednesday #spoonflowerwallpaper #illustration #spoonflowerfabric #commercialartist #licensingartist #artlicensing #lemontreefabric #lemontreewallpaper

3/24/2024, 11:37:05 PM

Day 35/100 of #the100dayproject ~ okay, my friends, today I am cheating. It's one of those days when new art just didn't happen - but we've made Alfredo pizza from scratch with my daughter - does it count?)) This is an old illustration - it's a part of my design called Postal Reminiscence and is now framed on my studio wall. Some of you might have noticed it in the background in my YouTube videos :) But today I gave it a little design refresh + it works well with what I'm planning to paint next! 😉 #lifehappens⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #objetdujourdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objectoftheday #objetdujour #watercolor #watercolorillustration #porcelainblue #bluechina #blueporcelain #tealovers #tearoom #blueandwhite #teaorcoffee #tabletoptuesday @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #finechina #teatime #artforinteriors #femaleartists #englishtea #painting #illustration #womanartist #productdesigner #commercialartist #licensingartist #artlicensing

3/24/2024, 4:22:05 AM

Day 32/100 of #the100dayproject ~ I've been meaning to draw/paint camellias ever since my visit to Lyman Estate Greenhouses (have you seen my reel??). Here's a quick sketch study + testing more materials. These are @derwentartofficial Lightfast pencils - absolute buttery perfection. A couple @fabercastellusa Polychromos for the missing colors (light pink in particular). Bump up the Lightfast set to 120 maybe, dear Derwent?? :) These are 2 of my favorite colored pencil brands.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #camellia #camellias #drawing #colouredpencildrawing #pencilart #inspiredbyflowers #floraldrawing #redflowers #floral #florist #flowerlover #flowers #fortheloveofflowers #drawingartist #pencilonpaper #colorpeniclart #colourpencilart @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #flowerinspiration #botanicalillustration #artforinteriors #womenwhodraw #traditionalartist

3/20/2024, 6:10:21 PM

Day 31/100 of #the100dayproject ~ today my primary very selfish goal was to test new pencils 😄 ('m having a very acute colored pencils flareup - please bear with me as I'm rusty after not using them for a while). As for the subject, I'm always super fascinated with red brick walls and this lush fern nestled in a cove was one of the MANY gems at Lyman Estate Greenhouses - one of the oldest in the US. The place is an absolute paradise for botany and history lovers 🤩 I visited it earlier this month to see camellias in bloom. I might as well post a reel about it tonight. Stay tuned! .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #drawingartist #drawing #newenglandhistory #newenglandhomes #lymanestategreenhouse #pencilonpaper #historyillustrator #lymanestategreenhouse #oldhouses #ferns @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #objetdujour #ferns #stilllifepainting #fernlovers #drawingart #plantloversofinstagram #botany #botanicalgarden #pencildrawing #colourpencildrawing #colorpencilart #colorpencildrawing #coloredpencilart #womenwhodraw

3/19/2024, 6:05:19 PM

Day 30/100 of #the100dayproject ~ I really love the shamrock/clover motif beyond St.Patrick's Day symbolism - something about its shape and the lush green color just reminds me of spring and gardening 🍀 ⁠ I enjoy using brush markers because of their ready to use colors and the feel of a brush, but I think they sometimes create a disconnect from my traditional style, giving a more modern feel. What do you say?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #horseshoe #irishluck #irishamericanhistory #markerdrawing #markerillustration #materialculture #historyillustrator #irishgold #bostonirish #stpatricksday @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #objectoftheday #objetdujour #stpattysday #stilllifepainting #stpattys #stpatty #ireland #irish #clover #brushmarkers #pittpen #illustrator #illustration #drawing

3/19/2024, 12:07:12 AM

Day 29/100 of #the100dayproject ~ Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Did you know the harp is one of Ireland's symbols? I did not 🤦🏼‍♀️ You can tell I don't drink beer, can you? 😊 [harp is on the Guinness bottle] .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #harp #irishharp #irishluck #irishamericanhistory #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #materialculture #historyillustrator #irishgold #bostonirish #stpatricksday @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #objectoftheday #objetdujour #stpattysday #stilllifepainting #stpattys #stpatty #ireland #irish

3/17/2024, 10:51:58 PM

Day 23/100 of #the100dayproject ~ More found objects. Coins, metal buttons and sea glass. One man’s trash is another’s man’s treasure... Inspired by mudlarks and alternative urban archaeologists digging through dirt in search of treasures of bygone days. A time machine of a hobby! .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #shards #porcelain #porcelainplates #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #materialculture #foundobjects #numismatic #urbandigging #urbanarchaeology #mudlark #mudlarking #alternativearchaelogy #dirtdigging #dirtfishing #antiques #vintage @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #botanicalillustration #objectoftheday #objetdujour #coinscollector #historylover

3/11/2024, 9:21:44 PM

Day 21/100 of #the100dayproject ~ almost skipped today for various reasons and was even contemplating giving up! Mostly because I wasn't feeling well... also was uninspired and stuck. So glad I did it - just went with the original plan to paint some found objects. It's 11:30 pm, still made it, haha!⁠ I think I'll paint more of these one day, and then I'll tell you about my inspiration source, it's quite fascinating. Off to sleep!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #shards #porcelain #porcelainplates #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #materialculture #foundobjects #foundstilllife #urbandigging #urbanarchaeology #mudlark #mudlarking #alternativearchaelogy #dirtdigging #dirtfishing #antiques #vintage @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #botanicalillustration #objectoftheday #objetdujour #porcelainlove #historylover

3/10/2024, 5:33:04 AM

Day 20/100 of #the100dayproject ~ Happy International Women's Day! A widely celebrated and loved holiday in my culture, with mimosa and swallow being the ultimate spring symbols! I miss mimosa so much, I haven't seen it in years, it's so unique and fragrant. Theoretically it exists in the US, but never crosses my way. 13 years without mimosa!!⁠ After my torturous style experiments, I'm back to my comfort zone - pure watercolor )) Not to say there will be no more experiments :) Because that was part of the point for me in my 100 day project.⁠ They say, as opposed to developing your weak sides, you should really go hard on what you're good at and what comes easy. My weakness is illustration and specifically composition in it - I can never seem to marry technique and composition and go beyond illustrating separate motifs, while painting, repeating pattern design and spot illustrations are easy for me.⁠ ⁠ Every time I embark on a journey to develop my illustration skills, I end up thinking that I'm a painter, not an illustrator. There is a pocket in commercial illustration though called fine art licensing. I think I fit really well in there :) I did a little agent search last year and, unfortunately, with no luck. I was told by different agents that my art was too traditional and not traditional enough! I wasn't super fixated on the idea, so I moved on. I might do another attempt this year. #thinkingaloud⁠ Would you say one should develop strengths or weaknesses?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #objetdujourdarya #mimosa #springflowers #springmood #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #mimosaflowers #womensday #cottagecharm #flowerlover #flowergarden #florist #flowerillustration #surfacepatterndesign @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #botanicalillustration #artistagent #artagent #fineartagent #lookingforanartagent #artlicensing #fineartlicensing #artistlife #commercialart

3/8/2024, 8:01:18 PM

Day 19/100 of #the100dayproject ~ a basket of daffodils. ⁠ Painted from the 2nd attempt - the first one was a major fail - using masking fluid on handmade cotton paper was a bad idea. Somehow it previously worked - I guess I used only a tiny amount on my egg basket sketch the other day... Anyway! Spent all day on this today - quite a luxury ))⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #daffodils #springflowers #springmood #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #pencildrawing #cottagecore #cottagecharm #flowerlover #homesteadlife #ruralliving #flowergarden #flowergardening #textiledesign #surfacedesign #flowerillustration #surfacepatterndesign #narcissus @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #botanicalillustration #rusticart #daffodilillustration #daffodilart #objetdujourdarya #objectoftheday

3/7/2024, 9:45:24 PM

Day 17/100 of #the100dayproject. 🥐 I must admit I'm not feeling too comfortable in this series 😬 It could be the paper... Definitely shouldn't have used masking tape here around edges - big mistake! Do you like this cottagecore series from the last four days? . . . . #objetdujourdarya #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #materialculture #basket #breadbasket #basketry #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #croissantlover #countrycottage #countrycottagestyle #breakfastart #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #breakfasttime☕️ #womenillustrators #surfacepatterndesign @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #rusticart #farmhouseart #farmhousedecor #handdrawnillustration #womenwhodraw #breadillustration #bakeryshop

3/5/2024, 8:21:13 PM

Day 15/100 of #the100dayproject. Object of the day - egg 🥚🪶 Quite a cosmogonic symbol, don't you think? 🌌🧬 Or would you rather view it as a mundane cottagecore object? Is cottagecore still a thing? 🤔 I still love this aesthetic even if it's no longer a trend! . . . #objetdujourdarya #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #materialculture #egg #eggorchicken #chickenoregg #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #derwent #featherperfection #eggbasket #eggs #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #springstilllife #stilllifepainting #surfacepatterndesign @daryakarenski @pattern_talent #watercolorillustrator #inkdrawingart #foodillustration #inkdrawing #handdrawnillustration #productillustration #womenwhodrawdaily

3/3/2024, 4:43:12 PM

It's a rainy day 14/100 of #the100dayproject. ☔️ Cottagecore and rustic homemade vibes ahead (dear to my heart!) 🏡 Object of the day - basket! I think I'll do a basket series now. So many possible things to put inside! 😄🧺 . . . . #objetdujourdarya #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #materialculture #basket #winsorandnewton #basketry #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #derwent #rosawatercolor #eggbasket #eggs #cottagecore #cottagecoreaesthetic #fieldofdaisies #daisyflower #surfacepatterndesign @daryakarenski @pattern_talent @dothe100dayproject #watercolorillustrator #inkdrawings #editorialillustration #inkdrawing #handdrawnillustration #productillustration #womenwhodraw

3/2/2024, 9:24:50 PM

Day 13/100 of #the100dayproject. Fancy silk Manolos inspired by @therestory_ remarkable restorations! 👠 This illustration completes the purple section of my 100 day project. Stay tuned for new #objetdujour stories 😊 87 days to go! I struggled at first, but now I love the self-induced necessity of art making! 😄 . . . . #objetdujourdarya #the100dayprojectdarya #the100dayproject2024 #100dayproject #materialculture #manolo #winsorandnewton #jewelryaddict #watercolorpainting #watercolorillustration #jewelryshoes #manoloblahnik #manoloblahnikshoes #shoeillustration #shoesillustration #shoeaddiction #textiledesign #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesign @daryakarenski @pattern_talent @dothe100dayproject @winsorandnewton @artphilosophyco #watercolorillustrator #inkdrawings #editorialillustration #inkdrawing #handdrawing #productillustration #womenwhodraw

3/1/2024, 8:46:28 PM