Here's to August!
It feels like we have been in Summer all year. How is it only August? Probably because it's been hot for months. I miss welcoming good weather in the UK without the soundtrack slipping into the threatening minor key of climate change.
This month, paid-tier subscribers can read "On Tiny Violence". A short piece about my two-year-old's recent escapades in violence. I paywall this stuff because it's personal, and a thin barrier between my writing and the General Internet feels safer.
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New Designs
Here are some lovely pen-and-ink designs of creatures! Did you know I love fantasy, mythology, folklore, and anything magical?! Similar custom requests also welcomed!
The dragon is designed to wrap around a limb, but can be redrawn for other placements. Proud of the face on the Selkie; she is gorj, and I think the owlman is really cool too. Email or fill out my enquiry form with rough size and placement, and I'll give you a quote!
Prints!
Thank you to everyone who has bought prints so far! I have some copies at the studio, so if you'd like to buy one during an appointment, just let me know then. The 'mini Tattooed Golem' print is A5. 'And I Will Never be Able to Touch You' is A4. Both digital prints on Perlino Cotton Paper.
I do ship worldwide, but I am based in the UK, and if you are not, please select "International Standard Shipping" at checkout rather than "Standard Shipping"
Buy them here- https://sian-shine.bigcartel.com
August Availability
Friday 21st- 12.30 pm (something small)
Sunday 30th- 12.30 pm (something small)
Early September is mostly booked, but I have plenty of space later that month.
If you would like your appointment in a private room, please book on Sundays. Fill out my enquiry form below to book.
More of This!
This is where I feature recent work I’d like to do more of. It doesn’t mean repeating designs, but working in a similar style or on a similar subject.
Mutual Aid Request
Each month, I highlight a cause or organisation that could use more money. I will always donate to whoever I feature.
This month it's Positive East, who offer a holistic range of support services for people living with and affected by HIV as well as HIV and STI testing, prevention and outreach. They're North London based and do great work! Click the image below to donate.
What I've Been...
Reading- I'm reading an early 00s book on Mindfulness for ADHD (it comes with a CD of meditations!), and I already see that a lot of the studies they cite are low quality and there's definitely a pro-capitalist appropriation of meditation to make you a better cog in the machine type thing going on. But.
A. I need to read it before I get rid of it.
B. I live in hope that meditation might make me a better person.
Watching- Still watching The L Word; we are now on season 3. Someone recently asked if I were a Jenny apologist, and I am not sure; she isn't being a nightmare currently, and it's been fifteen years since I last watched it. She is so supportive of Max's transition, even if she is making about her, just a bit.
Listening to- Only Placebo IDK why.
That's all for now
I hope you're able to eat something cold and nice.
I leave you with a picture of my perfect little family at trans pride.
Sian xoxo
