Darling Illustrations | Queer Artist, Storyteller and Illustrator
Telling queer stories of hope through paintings, cards, stickers, art-prints
The dishwasher was the first thing to break. I told myself that I’d rip it out of the wall, use the nook for muddy boots and yard supplies. The truth was I couldn’t afford to replace it or fix it.
I saw an ad on craigslist where a handyman would exchange household work for women’s panties, preferably unwashed ones. How desperate would someone be to make that choice? I never want to be in that position. I realize I need to make more money, find a reliable handyman. Money is freedom. (more…)
Just a couple weeks away is my first Valentine’s Day as a single mom. Holidays can be a lonely time for lots of people, I know, but divorce can amplify loneliness, especially when it’s fresh.
I keep wondering how I can show love to those around me, including those who have let me down. I don’t have all the answers, but I do believe that kindness is its own kind of bravery. (more…)
Born of Starlight – Original Artwork 8×10 inches – $150.00 – BUY HERE
At night, after my girls drift off to sleep, I slide out from between their two warm bodies, slip out of my bedroom, and find a bit of space to sort through my thoughts about Matt leaving. I’ve been numb for months. But now that I’m starting to get a handle on my single-mom life, the parts of myself I’d shut off to survive are waking up, full of pain. And I’m tired. Of everything. (more…)
Our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico exemplify hope in the face of disaster.
In Puerto Rico, just weeks after Hurricane Maria hit, our fellow Americans are still struggling to secure power, clean water and food.
No matter what life throws at us, what hatred or apathy or disaster we encounter, it’s important to not give up hope but band together and find a way to push through hardships in order to survive. To me, this resiliency has been embodied by Puerto Ricans. (more…)
Buy these original paintings in my shop (before someone else snags them).
Coloring sheets for the Pike Place Busker series are also available in my shop downloads & are FREE through the end of September (no coupon code necessary).
Kissing Kitties, Pink & Rainbow: 5×7 inch Original Artwork
$50.00
Pink Sky Seaside – 11×14 Art Print – PREORDER HERE
This is a collection to capture candid moments and scenes of motherhood.
I love working on batches of paintings at a time because it makes me feel like I can try and tell a story through the way the images interweave and relate to each other. This year, leading up to Mother’s Day, I asked my newsletter subscribers and instagram followers to submit photos for me to consider as source images for a series on mothers…and this is what I created. (more…)
Kelsey Oseid, aka kelzuki, is a freelance illustrator and artist living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is well-known for her animal-a-day project which she started in January 2016. Kelzuki’s Animal Kingdom now encompasses over 500 creatures from 18 different taxonomic groups. (more…)
I’m excited to announce that I am placing my first order of speciality linen this week to provide tea towels from my paintings! As a special perk for preordering, you can choose from any of my paintings AND get a discount. (more…)
Birch Grove Banjo. 11×14 inch art print. $38.00. (purchase here)
Schoolhouse Hawk. 11×14 inch art print. $38.00. (purchase here)
Presenting two new storybook scenes that are now for sale in my shop! To celebrate the launch of these art prints, I am runinng a sale! For the next 48 hours, all items in my shop are 15% OFF! Use coupon code MARCHINGON at checkout to get your discount! (more…)