On the first day of Christmas...

 Okay, okay, so technically the 12 days of Christmas happen after Christmas, but that wouldn't really be as fun for you guys, and the build up helps you get in the spirit. 

 Fun fact, the gifts in the song seem super weird because they are actually symbols for the tenets of Christianity. The "true love" is representative of the Judeo-Christian god, and a partridge was chosen because this bird displays a behavior to protect its young wherein it will lure predators away from the nest and go so far as to feign injury to keep any threat away. 

Man, I love birds. Nature is so cool.

 The printable page of the line drawing is available to download on my Patreon page for supporters at the $10 level. It can be used for coloring, wrapping paper, or various small pet bedding when properly shredded. Printed at a very small scale, they may enjoy the artwork, too.

 Not into coloring or supporting independent artists monetarily? That's cool. Interject your new carol knowledge at the office party to make people uncomfortable when they thought they were singing strictly secular songs. 

 FYI- the Cyber week sale has ended and the extra Patron codes have expired, but as an extra thanks during the holidays, there is a 30% off code for $10 Patrons on the Patreon page with the Partridge download. 

 Thanks again for stopping by!

See you birds soon,

D. Renée

Something wicked this way comes...

It's heeeeere!

October, aka the most wonderful time of the year, is back, and along with it all things Halloweenie.

(Visit this post to see our October ancestor tree tradition.)

The Patron reward printables are posted to the Patreon page, so visit there if you're interested in supporting art & getting benefits like freebie downloads & reward codes.

(This month's mid & top tier Patrons get treats from Paris! Read the post for more.)

If monthly subscriptions aren't your goodie bag but you like spooky DIY decor & coloring pages, swing by the NouveauNiche shop for a special bundle featuring 5 Halloween themed pages including one new (to Etsy) owl page. Patrons will remember this guy from last autumn!
And make sure to subscribe to the Collector's Circle newsletter on my website. You'll get a reward code to my Etsy shop when you confirm. :)

I'm heading out today to do a little fall shopping. (This girl needs some more closed toe shoes for the colder climate of the catacombs.) And I might pick up a few more things for our October tree.

What do you do to decorate and get in the mood for this season?

Let me know in the comments!

Happy Haunting!

April showers bring...

I'm busy as bee putting the final touches on paintings and framing work for the Mayfaire show this weekend in Lakeland, but I have created the first four printables for my Patreon Patrons.

May is full of flowers, and a few bees! 

These downloads are free for Patrons, and they will be available in my Etsy shop sometime in the next week or two.  

Now, I've got to get back in the studio! 

There's lots of work to bee done. ;)

Not bad for a quadruped...

#dontdriveangry

#GroundhogDay

#BillMurray #PunxsutawneyPhil

You might have seen the sketch on facebook or instagram this morning.

I pretty much draw something from this movie, and especially this scene, every year. 

The movie has been playing in the background (yes on repeat) all day while I've  worked. 

Bill Murray is one of my favorite actors, and I believe this to be his best comedy, for many, many, many reasons. 

It's my absolute fave. 

Anywho-

I scanned and turned this sketch into a coloring page before doing anything else to it in case any of my patrons wanted to color it.

Swing by my Patreon page for the printable PDF

 Patrons only download, and I hear Phil didn't see his shadow this year, so happy early spring!  ;)

5 New Coloring Page Downloads for Patrons

Pop on over to my Patreon page to see my thoughts on New Year resolutions

and a preview of the latest free coloring printables for pledge supporters. 

Black Cats & #FreebieFriday

It's finally Friyaaaay!!!

Last night I was up late working in the studio. Before finally calling it a night and going to bed, I wrote my husband a note. I do this most nights. I like to stick a post it or other piece of paper where he will see it upon waking, since he wakes up at such an ungodly hour and I'm still sleeping. 

(I'm a total night owl, shocker right?) 

Just a quick, "I love you, have an awesome day, etc.," or other silly thing if the mood strikes me. I recently acquired a cute little note pad with a bunch of simple, stylized cats.

Sometimes, I write thought bubbles above their heads. 

It's fun.

Last night, I realized there wasn't a black cat. I understand why for logical design purposes, but really, I mean, how could they?!

So, I fixed it.

I then wrote the note.

I got a sweet return note from my Husboo, so I was still thinking about black cats, and cats in general upon waking. Then I started thinking about my Gran's cat, and Siamese cats.

"Baby; Gran's Hateful Cat"

One thing led to the next, and I began doodling. It led to today's Freebie Friday coloring page. 

Click this link to get today's free pdf download. 

This page is free for everyone today.

Settings will change to Patreon patrons only soon, so get over there and print it out.  

Or sign up as a Patron for as little as $1 a month & get free downloads, discounts, and other perks.

Find me on social media to show me how you colored these kitties.

(Brownie points for les chats noirs!)

Have a purrfect weekend loves,

Mandala Coloring Page; Patron Reward Freebie

Free printable coloring pages and more rewards for Patreon patrons.

Just click here to learn more about my Patreon page  and the rewards.

You can visit my website  or Etsy shop to see my currently available digital downloads.

(And being a Patreon supporter gets you discounts and free downloads! ;) )

September Coloring Page Freebie #1

 Autumn leaves coloring page pattern, Patreon supporters reward #1 for September.

  Just click here to learn more about my Patreon page  and the rewards.

You can visit my website  or Etsy shop to see my currently available digital downloads.

(And being a Patreon supporter gets you discounts! ;) )