Krista Lee MUArtist

My betta fish looks like he knows all the lyrics to The Black Parade just like his mom so we're matching 🖤🩶 pictures of my goth samurai betta fish at the end for proof

Portrait of drag artist Charity Kase, finished in August 2023, titled Kase Closed. I was immediately inspired by her orange look on UK Drag Race as soon as I saw it! I tried to capture everything exactly as she originally envisioned, the pencil thin brows, the koi headpiece and earrings, the feather boa, and of course her tattoos that truly make it her. I am always inspired that don't try to fit the mold, but break it all their own. She was even so kind as to comment on my artwork when I first posted it, I will always remember that! It reminded me that there are more people than just myself that do love my art 🧡

Portrait of Yvie Oodly, created in 2019, titled Odd Bless. I used two different versions of her look to create my drawing of her. I drew the necklace, and kept the brows from her original runway look, but added the velvet cape over the braids from the portrait photos she took after. I still remember the time it took to draw each individual braid. I've always loved the concept of this outfit she put together ❤️

Holy throwback! I drew this in my high-school art class after The Martian came out in theaters in 2015, so this is one of my very first portraits that I felt proud of. You can even see my ticket stub for the movie taped to the portrait as a momento. I tried to capture the promo image of Matt Damon, including the breath fogging up the glass in the space helmet. There's so many ways I'd do it differently now, 11 years later, but I am still happy with what I was able to accomplish at the time! Titled Straight Outta Mars

Pink monochromatic drawing of the ethereal goddess that is Sasha Colby, your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. She is know world wide for so many reasons including, Miss Continental 2012, drag mother to many including Chappell Roan, winner of Drag Race season 15, and so much more! She has an incredible character, and there is so much to learn for her wisdom, and confidence. This drawing originally started as a way to test out my new pink set of markers and I love the way it turned out. Mixed media drawing using marker, chalk pastel, and pen. Just finished last night!

One of my tattoo designs from 2021. A cicada, being my symbol for rebirth, as they shed their old skin and transform into an entirely new being throughout their lifetime. They serve as a powerful metaphor for growth and spiritual awakening 🤍

Santa baby 💋🩷

Artist Qing Han, known greatly as Qinni Art, passed away on February 8th 2020. I had been a fan of hers for many years, she was very beloved, and her artwork captivated many people as she was a very talented woman in her lifetime. I made this tribute piece for her a month after her passing, trying to incorporate certain imagery that she used, such as her signature stars, and specific flowers she had used in her pieces. She was also well known for watercolor, so I used that on the vines in her honor. It was known that she had a heart condition even undergoing heart surgery, and was open about this, which is large part of this piece as well, the vines symbolically constricting the heart. Lastly I added the signature she signed most of her work with in the bottom corner as a final nod to her. I still am inspired by her, I know her artwork will continue to be an inspiration for many for years to come. Rest in eternal peace Qinni ❤️‍🩹
I have her art page tagged and encourage any who don't know her to take a look at her beautiful pieces.

One of my personal favorites pieces I've made, titled "Memento Mori" inspired by a project called Unus Annus. Started in 2020 and completed in 2021 🖤🤍
Fun detail, my signature lies in small print in the very middle, with my first name in white on the black side and last in black on the white side

Tilted "Total Heartthrob", One of my favorite watercolor pieces, created a few years ago when I worked as an M.A. for a cardiologist. ❤️🩷🧡🩵💜