Bibliotrek | The Art & Projects of Mark Elton

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Always be curious. Never stop learning.

MARK ELTON

MARK ELTON

Always be curious. Never stop learning.

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Mar 31

"Easter Snake"
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Multiple times per year, usually coinciding with holidays, I put together a puzzle-based adventure for my nephews. This year, the Easter Bunny needed a vacation, so he asked his friends for help. Ultimately, the Easter Snake took up the mantle, but there were five other critters that the old bunny asked first! Can you figure out what five animals ALMOST hid the eggs this year?
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Shoutout to my SIL @angieelton for introducing me to "Strands" and inspiring this last minute adaptation to the Easter Egg Hunt I made for her children.
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#easter #eastereggs #easterbunny #easteregg #easteregghunt #puzzle #puzzles #puzzlegame #snake #nytimes #illustration #illustrationart #adventure #adventures #happyeaster #happyeaster🐣 #happyeaster🐰 #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #digitalartist #digitalillustration #digitalart #digitalartwork #digitalillustrations #puzzleart #puzzleartist #artpuzzle #artpuzzles #wordsearc

Mar 16

“KitKat”
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Finally, the third Succatulent! I didn’t save as many WIP from this one, so I threw in a few preliminary sketches from the other two as well. Happy Caturday!
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#succulents #succulent #cactuscat #cactus #caturdaycuties #caturdayvibes #cat #cats #caturdaymorning #KawaiiIllustration #CuteArt #caturday #happy #cat #happycaturday #illustration #illustrator #illustrationart #illustrationartists #illustrations #animal #art #animalarts #animalartworks #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalillustrations #digitalillustrator #folklore #kitten

Mar 10

"Jump Ahead"
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It's-a me, Mario! Today I'm-a jumping ahead and saving daylight like Princess-a Peach!
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#marioday #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #jumpahead #springahead #spring #daylight #daylightsaving #mário #mariobros #supermario #supermariobros #supermarioworld #sticker #stickers #stickerart #stickerarts #stickerartist #stickerartists #jump #jumping #jumpman

Mar 9

"Stretch"
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Who needs a regular feline friend when you can have a prickly purrsonality by your side?
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I'll be back at @aptitudecreativestudios from 10 to 6 today for @ungluedcraftfest - so make sure to stop out and explore all the creativity on display!
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#artmarket #supportlocalartists #shopunique #cactuscat #caturday #caturdayvibes #caturdaycuties #caturdaymorning #succulent #succulents #cactus #cactus #cat #cats #ungluedcraftfest #ungluedcraftfest2024 #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #digitalartwork #illustration #digitalarts #animalartist #animalartists #animalartwork #illustrationart

Mar 8

"Avocado"
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Ready to guac and roll at the coolest event in town? Catch me at @aptitudecreativestudios during @ungluedcraftfest this weekend spreading good vibes with this avocado cutie and many other adorable illustrations!
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#CuteArt #StickerLove #MagnetsOfJoy #IllustrationInspiration #AdorableDesigns #KawaiiIllustration #StickerObsessed #IllustrationMagic #TinyTreasures #ArtisticMagnets #SweetArtistry #CharminglyCute #WhimsicalIllustrations #StickerAddiction #MiniMasterpieces #PlayfulDesigns #CheerfulCreations #CutenessOverload #IllustrateWithLove #MagneticCharm #TinyArtGallery #StickerMania #CreativeCuteness #AdornWithArt #IllustrateHappiness #StickerFever #JoyfulIllustrations #MagneticMagic #ungluedcraftfest #ungluedcraftfest2024

Mar 2

“Fluffy Succatulent”
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Happy Caturday! I’ll be at @aptitudecreativestudios until 2 today, and then 4-8 Friday and 10-6 on Saturday! Come on out and take a look around!
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#succulent #succulents #caturday #caturdayvibes #caturdaycuties #cat #catlover #cactus #cactuscat #support #local #art #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #supportlocalartist #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpainting🎨 #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #illustration #animalartist #cats #kitten #wip #wipart

Feb 14

"Love Mew"
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And that's that! Hope y'all have a great day!
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#kitten #kittens #cat #cats #valentine #valentines #valentines2024 #valentinesday2024 #happyvalentine #happyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #heart #love #loveyou #lovemew #pun #punny #punnycard #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #stickerdesign #illustration #cute #cutecats #cuteness #kawaii #kawaiiart

Feb 13

"Candied Heart"
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The final of my three submissions to "The Heart Show: I Want Candy" at @rourkemuseum was a personal experiment with the goal being to improve my digital sculpting ability. As can be viewed in the WIP images, the heart was sculpted in Blender, printed out on my 3D printer, spackled and sanded to reduce bumps and rough edges, then finally primed, painted, and sealed. Though it is hard to see in the pictures, the goal was to make a heart that was reminiscent of a gumdrop heart, complete with a shimmering sugary coat.
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#heart #candyheart #candyhearts #gumdrop #sweetheart #sculpture #sculpture #sculptures #sculptureart #sculpture_art #3dprint #3dprinter #3dprinted #3dprinting #3dsculpt #3dsculptor #3dsculpture #3dsculpting #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartist #mixedmediaart #valentine #valentines #valentineday #valentinegift #valentinesday2024 #theheartshow #iwantcandy

Feb 13

"Owl Be There 4U"
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I know yesterday was the Big Day for Owls, but "hoot' cares if the theme is late as long as it's good, right?
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#SuperBowlSunday #superbowlsunday #superbowlsunday🏈 #superbowl #superb #owl #owls #owllove #owllovers #valentine #valentines #valentineday #illbethereforyou #valentinesday2024 #valentinesday #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #stickerdesign #illustration #illustrations #illustrationart #illustrator #illustrator #heart #pun #punny #owlbethereforyou

Feb 11

"You Are Loved"
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Lately, I've been expanding and experimenting with what I make. This is technically a block print...although, it was still made digitally? Let me explain...
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I started out by designing the block in Illustrator. Once I had a design I liked, I imported the file into Blender and made a print block. A few hours later, The print block is finished, and ink is spread onto the block and transferred to rice paper.
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Kudos to Courtney and Cameron at @rourkemuseum for encouraging this experiment. If you want to see this piece in person and maybe add it to your own collection, make sure to head to "The Heart Show: I Want Candy" between 1pm - 5pm any Friday through Sunday until March 10.
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#youareloved #youareloved #youareloved❤️ #blockprint #blockprints #blockprinted #blockprinting #blockprintingart #printmaking #printmaking #3dprinting #3dprintingideas #valentine #valentines #valentineday #valentinegift #valentinesdaygifts #valentinesday #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia #theheartshow #heart #heartshaped #hearts #ricepaper #speedballink #traditionalart #traditionalartist #traditionalarts

Feb 10

"Ewe Matter"
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Puns aside, it is important to remember that there is only one of you, and you matter. Even if you feel like the black sheep of your crowd - YOU matter.
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If you want one of these stickers, or know someone who should have one, I'll be at @aptitudecreativestudios from Noon to 6pm today.
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#sheep #blacksheep #lamb #valentine #valentines #valentinegifts #valentinesdaygifts #valentineday #valentinegift #valentinesgift #youmatter #youmatter #pun #ewe #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #illustration #stickerdesign #animalartist #illustrationart #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalpainting🎨 #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #digitalartwork #digitalarts #animalartists

Feb 10

"Wingin It"
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First and foremost - Go check out the 2024 Heart Show: "I Want Candy" which opens at @rourkemuseum today and will be on display every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm until March 10! You will find this piece and many others by incredible artists on display!
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Okay, so - about the WIP... 😄
I knew I wanted to do another conversation heart piece after learning the theme for this year, but didn't immediately have a strong idea of where to go after rendering the candy box, so I placed a rather questionable placeholder while brainstorming other options. (Shout out to @dualbunny for encouraging me to keep the placeholder as is. 😂) Eventually, I chose to go down a bird bath route and add the chickadee and ragdoll.
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Make sure to come out to @aptitudecreativestudios tomorrow afternoon to find some Vday goodies - I'll be set up with cards, stickers, prints, and a few other fun surprises!
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#valentinesday #valentines #valentineday #love #valentinegift #valentinesgifts #valentinesday2024 #valentine2024 #heart #valentine #chickadee #valentinecandy #valentinescandy #ragdoll #ragdollcat #ragdollcats #ragdollkitty #ragdollkitten #conversationhearts #candy #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpainting🎨 #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #illustration #illustrationart #animalartwork #animalartists

Feb 9

"Will You Be Ermine?"
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Aaaaand we're off! From here until Valentine's, nothing but new! Swipe through the carousel to view the steps taken to make the piece. I hope you enjoy it all as much as I enjoyed making it!
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#ermine #stoat #weasel #weasels #weaselart #valentine #valentinesgifts #valentines #valentine2024 #valentinesday #cute #love #valentinesday2024 #heart #valentineday #valentinegift #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #stickerdesign #illustration #animalartist #illustrationart #willyoubemine #valentines #valentinescard #valentinescards #wip #workinprogress

Feb 7

"Wouldn't It Be Mice"
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This was made for the @rourkemuseum Heart Show last year. Coincidentally, it would have been wholly appropriate for the Heart Show theme this year. And though some people encouraged me to submit it again, I accepted the challenge to make three completely new works!
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I will be sharing those new pieces over the next week, but if you want to see all of my pieces before I reveal them here (as well as a whole host of new work from countless amazing artists), then make sure to go check out the Heart Show this weekend from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Friday through Sunday, or by special appointment!
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#mice #mouse #candy #conversationhearts #valentinesday #love #valentineday #cute #valentine #heart #kawaii #valentines #valentinesday2024 #valentinegift #valentine2024 #loveyou #valentinesgifts #valentinescandy #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpainting🎨 #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #digitalartwork #illustration #digitalarts #animalartist #illustrationart

Feb 6

"Heart"
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Ok! Tomorrow will be one more oldie, followed by an entire week of new work! And, if you are looking for some local art to purchase, come out to @aptitudecreativestudios and @rourkemuseum this weekend!
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#heart #valentine #valentines #valentineday #valentine2024 #valentinegift #valentinesgifts #valentinesday #valentinesday2024 #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #lucky #illustration #stickerdesign #cute #kawaii #love #loveyou #vday #valentinesart #valentineart

Feb 5

"Movie Night"
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#redpanda #redpandas #redpandaart #redpandalove #valentines #valentine #valentines2024 #valentineday #unicorns #fantasyartists #redpandaart #fantasyartist #rest #movienight #movienight #movienight🎬 #movienights #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpainting🎨 #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #digitalartwork #illustration #digitalarts #illustrationart

Feb 4

"Pink Pandacorn"
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#redpanda #redpandas #redpandaart #redpandalove #unicorn #unicorn #unicorns #valentine #valentines #valentineday #valentines2024 #weekendvibes #valentines2024 #valentine #valentines #stickerartist #stickerart #sticker #stickers #stickerdesign #animalartist #fantasyartist #fantasyartists #animalartists #animalartwork #illustration #digitalartwork #digitalillustrations #lucky #digitalart

Feb 3

"We Otter Be Together"
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#otter #otters #otterlove #otters #valentines2024 #valentine #valentines #weekendvibes #digitalillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #digitalpaintings #digitalillustrations #digitalartwork #illustration #digitalarts #animalartist #animalartists #animalartwork #illustrationart #float #floating #float #seaotter #seaotters #seaotterlove #seaotterpup

Feb 2

"Cherries"
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#flashbackfriday #flashbackfridays #flashbackfriday❤️ #cherry #cherries #cherries #cherries🍒 #stickerartist #digitalillustration #digitalartist #stickerart #sticker #lucky #stickers #valentine #valentines #valentines2024 #tgif #thankgoodnessitsfriday #weekendvibes

Feb 2

“I Like You Ax-ALOT-l”
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Heyo! Been awhile! I’m going to busy the next couple days, but wanted to schedule some stuff ahead of time to do a 14 day sprint to Valentine’s Day, as I made some new stuff that I’m proud of. Even though I’m going to front load this sprint with some appropriate flashbacks, I DID want to share one new thing that fits the theme that I did today!
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Local art professor Laura Youngblood hosted a lithography workshop thanks to a grant from the @lakeregionartscouncil and having almost no experience in lithography, I jumped at the opportunity to attend! I definitely learned a lot in a little amount of time and feel confident enough to try the process on my own in he future!
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#axolotl #valentine #valentines #valentines2024 #lithograph #lithographyworkshop #lithographyprints #lithography #lithographyprint #printmaking #printmaker #printmakingart #heart #animalartwork #animalartist #illustrationart #cutecritters #illustration #traditional #art #traditionalart #traditionalartwork #traditionalartist #traditionalarts #traditional #media #traditionalmedium

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