Life as an artist! ✨

Hey there! My name’s Hogan, and I have the wonderful privilege of getting to paint pets as my day job. I’ve been a pet portraitist for nearly 10 years now, and it’s been an amazing journey getting to where I am today.

Creating art is something that’s always been necessary to my life—almost as important as breathing. When I get to create something, to work with my hands and try new methods and mediums, that’s when I truly feel like I’m living my best life.

🖤

#petportraitartist #watercolor pet portrait #embracevulnerability #paintingwithpets #Lemon8Diary

2024/12/12 Edited to

... Read moreAs a pet portrait artist, the use of watercolor techniques allows for a unique representation of pets that resonates deeply with pet owners. The beauty of watercolor is in its fluidity and ability to convey emotions, which is essential in portraying the personalities of pets. Many artists find inspiration in their experiences and the bond they share with animals, making each portrait a labor of love. If you're considering commissioning a pet portrait, think about the artist's style, medium, and how they can capture the essence of your furry friend. Pet portrait artists often share their methods through social media, providing glimpses into their creative processes. Engaging with these artists not only helps you choose the right one but also connects you with a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate the intricacies of pet art. Finding the right balance of light and shadow, as well as understanding the character of the pet, can transform a simple piece of art into a cherished memory. Whether you’re looking for a playful representation or a more serious portrait, the right artist will bring your vision to life. Embrace your creativity and don’t hesitate to explore your own artistic talents; art is a universal language that invites everyone to express their perspectives.

Related posts

life as an artist 🤭
lately life has felt really soft and creative 🌸🌟 a lot of late night doodling, packing up happy mail, collecting little things that make me smile, and just slowing down a bit this little corner of my life has turned into something I get to share with you guys every month and that still feels
Zen Frog

Zen Frog

13 likes

Life as an artist ✨🫶
#paintinglife #art #artist #artistsoflemon8
j0j0r0berts

j0j0r0berts

5 likes

How I got over my fear as an artist
These pens are life changing 😭🎨 #tattooartist #tattoo #artist #art #artlover
dotty

dotty

643 likes

Day In the Life as an Artist🎶
#lemon8music #dayinthelifevlog #dayinmylife #musician
NikkiTaylorVibe

NikkiTaylorVibe

3 likes

35 & Thriving: Artist Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner🎨💫
I turned 35 this year, and it hit me recently just how much I've learned, not just about art, but about life as an artist. The hustle, the doubt, the growth, the healing, the small wins that fell massive...it all adds up. These are lessons I wish I could have whispered to my younger self when I
It's Jasmine🏵🌸

It's Jasmine🏵🌸

1 like

Learning to call myself an Artist
An artist is not a thing you become some random day when someone gazes on your work and finally places enough worth upon it that everyone can recognize you as such. You are an artist. #artistinreallife #raisingartists #strugglingartist #viral #childhooddreams
Shayla Michelle

Shayla Michelle

34 likes

My own mind kept me from growing as an Artist
My own mind kept me from growing as an Artist, follow to see how I overcame fear. #artistlife #tattooartist #tattoolover #asmr
dotty

dotty

50 likes

Life as an Artist
Definitely a Dream Job but I do work longer days than I did working in retail. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world! #fulltimeartist #dreamjob #artworks
Nikki Paintz

Nikki Paintz

0 likes

A collection of art supplies, including paints, brushes, and markers, arranged on a table with open boxes, illustrating the "Artist Life Hacks" theme.
A wide shot of a store aisle filled with various art and craft supplies, including yarn and paper, highlighting the affordability of materials.
A close-up of numerous small bottles of acrylic paint in various colors on a store shelf, with a visible price tag for 54 cents.
Artist Life Hacks: Buy your supplies from Walmart!
Especially of you’re a beginner artist walmart is definitely the best option for affordable and quality supplies!! Walmart also has so many other things like colored pencils, alcohol markers and clay for all different types of artists!!! #lemon8contest #AskLemon8
Themessycrafter9

Themessycrafter9

3028 likes

Amazon Makeup Needs as an Makeup Artist 😍
This is all my Favorite must have items from AMAZON 😍🩷 I hope everyone enjoys Links to the products will be Down below (COPY PASTE LINK TO FIND ITEMS) 💞⬇️ Item: Real Techniques Brush set LINK ~ https://amzn.to/3O1VIH7 Item: INGLOT Gel Eyeliner ~ https://amzn.to/3tUf4Hw Item: Charlotte
Si

Si

72 likes

Who are you as an artist?
If you're not clear on your sound, aesthetic, and personality, your fans won't be either. Let's lock it in together-drop your answers below, and I'll help you build your brand! #MusicBranding #IndependentArtistTips #ArtistDevelopment #MusicMarketing #IndependentArtist
Jazzi | Music Marketing✨

Jazzi | Music Marketing✨

14 likes

An artist signs a large abstract painting on the floor, surrounded by other artworks including "Lavender Spritz" with custom wood frames. This image captures a moment from an artist's camera roll, preparing for a new show.
A work-in-progress painting of a dreamy interior scene, featuring a table with cakes and candles, a sofa, and a chandelier. The artist is exploring new series themes, enjoying painting the detailed cakes.
A busy artist's desk, cluttered with various art supplies, multiple paintings, and an old auction booklet featuring their work. One painting, "Angel Aura," is highlighted as part of an upcoming show.
Day in the life of an artist
A behind-the-scenes look into my creative process… Every piece of art is the physical manifestation of a lifetime's worth of inspiration, experiences, ideas, challenges and breakthroughs. Each piece leads to the next one and they are all somehow connected through common threads, kind of like
Arabela Gandy

Arabela Gandy

17 likes

A person sits on a sandy beach, painting on a small canvas with a palette, paints, and a ukulele nearby. The ocean and a cloudy sky are in the background. The text overlay reads "ARTIST TRUTHS."
An indoor scene features an easel, plants, and framed art on a wall, including a large sign saying "ON BEACH TIME." Sunlight streams through a window. The text overlay reads "YOUR VIBES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING TO BE CHANGING."
A close-up shows a painted canvas on an easel, depicting a floral arrangement in a vase. Paint bottles and brushes are visible below. The text overlay reads "NOT EVERY PAINTING IS THE BEST."
Artist Truths 🫶✨🍋
#Lemon8Diary #newtolemon8 #Lemon8 #artistsoflemon8 #painting #artist #embracevulnerability #shareyourthoughts -Your vibes are constantly changing As an artist it’s really hard to try and figure out ways to set us apart. So it’s ok feel like your style and vibe is all over the pl
Lemon8er

Lemon8er

50 likes

Ask a tattoo artist anything!!
Day In My Life as a Tattoo artist Drawing date: March 16th 3:49 am 📅 appointment Date: March 16th 11am 🌅Morning Routine: I like to wake up an hour before my my appointments. Since all my drawing is done the night before OR early AM in this case. I live 6 minutes from the studio so I can take
Ashley Marshall

Ashley Marshall

16 likes

country artist life
hey im HALIE! i’m from the MO/AR state line but now i live in nashville! heres a small glimpse of my life! #countrysinger #country music #femalecountryartist #somgwriter #halie
Halie Ridge

Halie Ridge

702 likes

Journey to my life Goal as an Artist 🌸
Furthering my introduction to Lemon8! I am an artist and soon an animator. I have struggled with finding my place in the art world for about 6 years now since I started to study art seriously even going all the way back to the drawing board. These are some of the pieces I’ve made between “22 and “2
Rei the Elf

Rei the Elf

4 likes

A person with a white hair streak and nose piercing takes a selfie, holding a phone with a ghost-themed case and butterfly charm. Their nails are decorated with green and purple designs. The image features text about challenges for independent nail artists.
A close-up shows hands with long, elaborately decorated acrylic nails featuring pink, blue, white, glitter, and 3D elements. Overlay text discusses the demanding nature of being an independent nail artist, emphasizing responsibilities beyond just doing nails.
Hands display long, red and orange gradient acrylic nails adorned with cherry designs and rhinestones. The accompanying text highlights the customer service aspect of being a nail artist and the importance of proper client interaction.
Being an independent nail artist✨🤞🏽
i love my career it builds so much discipline and character😎 #nailtechnician #nailtechtips #Lemon8Diary #embracevulnerability
litz💗✨

litz💗✨

64 likes

How I Saved Money as an Artist
All I needed was paper with these pens 😭🙃 #tattoo #tattoodesign #artist #artistcheck #artchallenge
dotty

dotty

449 likes

A person takes a mirror selfie, outlined in white, with the text overlay "Tips to start becoming an artist" and floral graphics, introducing the topic.
A person sketches mountains in a notebook outdoors by a lake, illustrating the tip to "GET OUTSIDE INSPIRATION! What better to draw than the things around you."
A mixed-media collage artwork on brown paper, demonstrating the tip "DONT BE AFRAID TO TRY NEW THINGS" and exploring ideas through collages.
Tips to start becoming an artist ✨🍋🌸
The best way to become an artist.. START CREATING! 1. Get Outside Inspiration 🌱 Nothing better the get easy ideas than looking at the world around us 2. Don’t Be Afraid To Try New Things 🎨 Trying all types of styles and ideas is the key to becoming an artist and finding your style! 3
Sare Studios

Sare Studios

17 likes

A woman in a hat and colorful poncho squats in a field, with 'SOFT LAUNCH' and 'MAKING $ AS ARTIST' text overlays. This image introduces the artist's journey from freelancer to entrepreneur.
A hand colors a red chili pepper in an open art book featuring various vegetable illustrations, alongside a glass of wine and colored pencils. This image showcases the creative process of an artist.
A stylized digital signature or logo displays 'Pastel Artwork' in a cursive font with a subtle glitch effect. This represents the artist's brand name on Redbubble.
MAKING $ AS AN ARTIST | GROWTH & TIPS
From Freelancer to Entrepreneur: My Journey in Art and Photography As a freelance artist for over five years, I've had the privilege of creating artwork and photography for renowned brands like Samsung. Now, I'm excited to announce that I've taken the leap into entrepreneurship by se
Jessica Carrie Lee

Jessica Carrie Lee

35 likes

A pink tufting gun rests on a light stool, with a yellow smiley face rug partially visible. The background shows a tufting frame, illustrating the artist's craft of making rugs.
A close-up of the book 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron, a guide to discovering creative self, lying on a desk with a keyboard and mouse in the background.
A vibrant desk setup featuring a computer monitor, a laptop on a stand, and a vase of pink tulips. An open notebook and pen are in the foreground, reflecting a creative workspace.
Life as a full-time artist has looked like:
A little glimpse into my reality lately ✨ Lately, life has taken on a serene and ambient rhythm, and I’m embracing every moment of it. My days are filled with a quiet sense of creativity as I dive into various crafts and projects that bring me so much joy. Whether it's sitting down at my cr
Bee Bing 🌱

Bee Bing 🌱

32 likes

A recording studio booth with a microphone and pop filter, illuminated by vibrant purple and blue neon lights. A small figure is visible through the window, suggesting a creative space for an artist or content creator.
Day in a life of Content creator & Artist
Overall getting up everyday and making it happen is the goal. Whether the achievement is big or small. On a regular day, my schedule breakdown is the following: Monday -Friday: -5:00 am •Get ready for the gym and brainstorm ideas -5:45 am-9:00 am •Record content and post for the day -9:
LaRealAsh

LaRealAsh

41 likes

Life as a college student: Artist Edition
Sharing my life as a second year student in art school. This is my Tuesday and Wednesday schedule which are my busy days. #collegediary #lemon8contest #collegeart #artstudent #unfiltered
Kate

Kate

40 likes

Questions I get asked as an artist 🧑🏼‍🎨
Here's just a few things I get asked on a regular basis by my local community. My favorite part of being an artist is that I'm ✨never✨ bored! I ALWAYS find a way to incorporate being creative into every aspect of my life! The world would truly be a dull place without art. Feel free to ask m
🌷MajesticPaulaArt🌷

🌷MajesticPaulaArt🌷

17 likes

day in a life as an artist!🎨
#lemon8dairy #drawin #viral
𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞🌟🍀

𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞🌟🍀

62 likes

A peek into my life as an artist!
As an independent illustrator: 🎨 Picture 1: I get to WFH & make my personal projects into postcards and stickers 🎨 Picture 2: I take lots of inspiration from things that calm my anxiety :) 🎨 Picture 3: I always try to notice the small acts of love that people do, it informs my art 🎨 Pictur
MelMel.CasCas 🍓🌱🍄

MelMel.CasCas 🍓🌱🍄

1 like

Allow me to introduce myself as Aiyana the Artist🎨❤️‍🔥
My ENTIRE life i’ve been an overly goofy aspiring artist. I started making content because i just really like making people laugh and sharing light moments ngl and I wanted to more friendss and build a creative community😝!! I’ve always wanted a creative career but I had the “art isn’t a real job” c
Gottaloveyaya🛐

Gottaloveyaya🛐

7 likes

The cost of being an artist 👨🏻‍🎨
There’s a difference between something being overpriced and something being expensive. If you’re an artist, who’s poured in years of your life into improving your craft, know your value and charge what you think it’s actually worth! #artistlifestyle #woodworking #diyartprojects #SNOOPYミュ
TRIPLE THR3AT Art

TRIPLE THR3AT Art

321 likes

See more