r/drawing • u/post_note_clarity • Feb 27 '26

graphite I like to draw on Post-it Notes.

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These are some WiP pencil sketches I did in the last year, newest to oldest.

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u/Talentagentfriend Feb 27 '26

Nice! These are great! It’s great for thumbnailing. I have a habit of drawing on flashcards lol.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Much appreciated, and they are great for that. They're just so easy to carry around, and it's just fun to draw in a smaller space sometimes lol

I'll have to give flashcards a try soon!

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u/lex-gracey Feb 27 '26

Me too!!! I end up taping my flashcard drawings into my journals

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u/Ssnell1 Feb 27 '26

As do I my friend….as do I…

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

There are dozens of us! Dozens!

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u/RoseSticks Feb 27 '26

Those are excellent

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u/Ssnell1 Feb 28 '26

Ohhhh love the shading!

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u/maestro_lesbiano Feb 27 '26

Dude I’m obsessed with all of these

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you! I love sharing my art, but more than that I love the thought that my drawings could connect enough with someone to make them happy, even if just a little :)

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '26

So good! I just drew last night for the first time in a while and it felt really satisfying.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks! And I agree, when it hits, it hits. No better feeling in the world

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '26

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

There's no denying the tooth lol

And thank you!

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '26

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Not my favorite, just something I've been practicing more recently, lol. Glad you enjoy them!

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u/in-joy Feb 27 '26

Keep on post(ing) it.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

Noted. I'll stick to it!

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u/-BSQ- Feb 27 '26

These are so fun! 8 is definitely my favourite for some reason lol

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you, I always try to have fun with it. I was definitely feeling some type of way when I drew that 8th guy, though... 😆

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u/AsVividAsItTrulyIs Feb 27 '26

These are so cool!

The happy dog picture appearing after all the angry teeth made me laugh

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Lol yeah, I definitely have tendency to draw monsters and dinosaurs, so I have to be pretty deliberate when it comes to drawings like the happy dog. (His name is Roan btw 🐶)

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u/Ecstatic_Self_9580 Feb 27 '26

The dog one is my favorite my dog is my bestest friend! I really enjoyed looking at all of them tho! Awesome awesome job!

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u/RainbowMango22 Feb 27 '26

Nice drawings! Your linework looks so clean, it's really impressive

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I appreciate the kind words!

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u/SpaceyChick22 Feb 27 '26

Nice drawing ✍️ !

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u/CorrectStrawberry422 Feb 27 '26

I’m getting some nostalgic 1990s toy art vibes

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I can 100% see that. I grew up in the 90s, so I wouldn't be surprised if things like that are a subconscious influence

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u/CorrectStrawberry422 Mar 04 '26

I found a box full of “gross” 90’s toys at a garage sale. They had these old horror pogs. You look like you’d be an artist for them!! You’d be a great artist for like reboot toy packaging

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u/Alarming_Struggle_25 Feb 27 '26

At first I thought these were practice tattoo skins! Cool. Maybe something to consider!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks very much, and I certainly will!

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u/According_Bad2952 Feb 27 '26

So cool. Nice drawings. The last one reminds me of TROGDOOR, The BURNINATOR but HiDef

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u/Grouchy_Ice_193 Feb 27 '26

God i wish i could draw like you 🥹

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Aw, I really appreciate that, but if you like drawing, all you need to do is practice. Keep doing it and lean into your strengths while addressing your weaknesses on the side, but most of all, draw like YOU! Comparison is the thief of joy. Take inspiration from others, but only strive to be better than your past self with each new drawing. Keep up like that, and I think you'll find you'll surprise yourself!

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u/DEV_ak47 Feb 27 '26

Awesome💥

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u/KaetzlePie Feb 27 '26

So cool. I‘d love if you’d stick all of them on a canvas for a Giant Art piece

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Ooh, I actually end up coloring a lot of these, and I hope to have enough to make a big mosaic piece one day!

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u/Litwickwitch8 Feb 27 '26

These are incredible 😌

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you! 😁

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u/Ecstatic_Self_9580 Feb 27 '26

These are awesome I loved every one of them!!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks! I'm happy to know that!

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u/KsuhDilla Feb 27 '26

you have great style

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you 😁

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u/Finneara Feb 27 '26

That reminds me of Blue's Clues! Amazing!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks very much!

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u/Owlear- Feb 27 '26

14 brightened up my day. 🥲☺️ thanks for sharing

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

That's what I aim for! 😁 Thank you for the feedback

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u/MusicSaves_Lives Feb 27 '26

animators use post-it notes to create storyboards. Storyboard artists are a real career.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I just need to come up with some stories 🤔

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u/k800 Feb 27 '26

18 made me giggle I really like your style

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you! I had a lot of fun drawing that one especially

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u/ThePsychicBunny Feb 27 '26

These are great. I especially like dragon number 3, he looks like a dude.

I like to draw on little bits of paper when I'm at work. It's fun.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks! I actually first picked up drawing on sticky notes while bored at my last job, myself, and now I can't stop.

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u/Lavenderrrue Feb 27 '26

The constraint of a Post-it forces you to be so intentional with every mark and it really shows in these. The level of detail you're getting on that tiny surface is impressive. Looking at the progression from oldest to newest you can clearly see the improvement in confidence and line work. What pencil grade are you usually reaching for? The shading on some of these is really smooth and controlled.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

This is very true! I draw on these so much, that going back to normal copy paper or some other larger surface feels very freeing, haha. All of these were drawn with a standard number 2 pencil, so grade HB. I appreciate your detailed response and perspective!

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u/Wise_Material_1208 Feb 27 '26

You are a FANTASTIC tiny art artist! These are SO well-drawn! 😲😃😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks so much! 😭😁 I appreciate your kind words!

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u/Insylum82 Feb 27 '26

Cool drawings too

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Much appreciated!

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u/Free-Key9891 Feb 27 '26

That's actually a great idea! Reminds of me in high school not being able to pay attention to class and drawing on whatever piece of paper I could find.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I was pretty bad for using the backs of worksheets lol

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u/Free-Key9891 Feb 27 '26

Gotta take the opportunity!

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u/Zwavelwafel Feb 27 '26

While they are all great, i love the pumpkin one especially. So awesome

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you! I drew him last October. So fun to work on, but I still need to color him 🎃

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u/NeVsLeHcIm Feb 27 '26

my dude loves teeth. great drawings!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Guilty lol. You can tell a lot about a character from their teeth, and they almost always add to the expression 😁 Thanks!

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u/sumostar Feb 27 '26

You like drawing teeth eh? Nice work

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I didn't chews to be this way 🦷

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u/Ok-Replacement6940 Feb 27 '26

Great work! And the pupper in picture 9, I just want to hug and cuddle it!🥹🥰❤️

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u/SarcasticJoy Feb 27 '26

Those are so good!

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u/D34d_BirD Feb 27 '26

I like drawing on the cardboard part of toliet paper rolls. Also I love this, absolutely amazing use of free will and talent

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

That's so cool! I'd love to see. I appreciate the kind words, too!

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u/D34d_BirD Feb 28 '26

Thanks! I'm gonna take a picture of my recent drawing, just not at my house rn

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

Hell yeah, looking forward to seeing

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u/D34d_BirD Mar 04 '26

Sorry for the delay, also I swear it looks better irl

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 04 '26

No worries! I dig it! 🌚🌞

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u/malaquin_kevin Feb 27 '26

Super nice art !

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u/Random00_7 Feb 27 '26

They are great!

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u/Kat_Dee_13 Feb 27 '26

You should stick them on people’s cars in parking lots with your socials info! I would be stoked to get a cute piece of art after surviving Walmart

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u/Katybug194 Feb 27 '26

I love how illustrative your art is! I can see the personalities in your sketches!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thank you for saying so! I strive to instill as much personality as possible in each of my drawings!

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u/Num5ehul Feb 27 '26

Love the shark

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Another noteworthy addition to our ranks! Post-it fam sticks together!

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u/T4RI3L Feb 27 '26

Then... Continue to draw on them, I wanna see more

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

I have many finished pieces that are fully colored. I might have to make a follow up post soon... 👀

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u/T4RI3L Feb 28 '26

Yep, waiting here

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

I'll likely make another post tomorrow afternoon or evening

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u/Shannonluv3 Feb 27 '26

Curious, do you like drawing teeth? It was like the center point for most of the drawings, wondered if it was purposeful. I love the t-rex the most and the long-jaw goblin lol

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26 edited Feb 27 '26

Thanks, and great question! Most of these start off as just exercise with no concrete vision for the finished sketch. As such, I tend to start with the eyes and/or mouth since they inform the rest of the expression, and then I build from there. I like adding details and flourishes that add character and personality, and teeth are an excellent vehicle for that due to their versatility. I've been getting better at drawing them lately, and it's been fun leaning in to trying different things with each new drawing.

So yes, I like drawing teeth lol 😁

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u/Shannonluv3 Feb 27 '26

Very cool! Sorry if my comment came off rude. Your drawings are very fun and I like hearing the process :)

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

You didn't come off rude at all :)

Again, I appreciate any and all feedback and questions. Always down for conversation and self reflection 😁

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u/Robb_who Feb 27 '26

The style reminds me super jail

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u/LittleAkiro Feb 27 '26

I love your clean lineart.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks so much!!

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u/PM_meyourfaceandtits Feb 27 '26

You’re good!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Thanks! I try my best!

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u/ogmode Feb 27 '26

Me too! I call this one "me vs the sun"

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

The Sun better watch out 🔥

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u/just-a-chill-girl Feb 27 '26

i dream this kind of friend to stick art everywhere and anytime

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u/Huge_Appearance_1581 Feb 28 '26

I like your style

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

Thanks very much!

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u/NeonWolf604 Feb 28 '26

Incredible drawing skills ICL keep up the amazing work dayumm

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

I appreciate it! I'll do my best 😎

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u/NeonWolf604 Feb 28 '26

I tried drawing a few times im just not good at it lmao wasnt the best in art class

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u/Bdub919 Feb 28 '26

I love them

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u/fairymoonrat Mar 01 '26

This reminds me of when i was vending and it was slow I'd draw on the back of my business cards

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u/SLC-Originals Mar 01 '26

Great for gorilla art post them around town or create your own gallery wall. Very cool

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u/REDACTEDnightmare Mar 01 '26

Those images are swanky and I love them!!! They made me happy and smile! Two things I needed after the weekend I have had!! Thank you for your artistic contributions!!

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u/AwesmSaucem Mar 03 '26

Ai could never recreate this level of skill and creativity. Keep going, your art is awesome!

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 03 '26

Given the current state of art, and the push towards AI, this is the most encouraging compliment I could receive. Thank you so much, truly 😭🫶

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 03 '26

Appreciate you saying so!

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 03 '26

Doodling is a good start, and sticky notes are great for on the fly practice. Keep at it!

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 03 '26

Then you have a variety of possibilities. Happy drawing! Hope to see your work soon 😊

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u/MoonGiraffe420 Mar 04 '26

These are great! The T-rex in the first pic is so cute!

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 04 '26

Thanks! I'm glad you think so :)

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u/CrownedBrunette Mar 16 '26

These drawings are great!!! I never thought of doodling or drawing on post it notes before! Do you save these drawing on IG or anywhere else?

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 16 '26

Thanks, I'm glad you like them! It's a fun medium for sure lol

I share my finished pieces @post_note_clarity on IG. I post tons of WiPs as saved stories as well

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u/ev1lf1sh Mar 27 '26

The first and last ones are my faves! Great stuff!

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u/Oseragel Feb 27 '26

Someone likes teeth.

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

They are nice to have lol

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u/TTYY200 Feb 27 '26

lol

Wolf in sheep hat xP

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u/RoseKlingel Feb 28 '26

1, 10, 14. Such excellent expressions!

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '26

👍🏽

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u/Tagmop Feb 28 '26

These might make good linework tattoos! I love the potential on skin!

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u/Knife_Neck Feb 28 '26

Call yourself the art dentist (because of all the teeth)

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 28 '26

post_note_cavities? Lol

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u/hoes-in-this-house Feb 28 '26

Love these, all of em

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u/ecstra-thiccness Mar 01 '26

I don’t mean to come off rude or accusatory at all so please forgive me, I’m only trying to understand and clarify

but elements in some of these photographs indicate use of AI

I was wondering what you use to prop up your post-it note in image 6 and similar images?

Thank you for understanding :)

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u/SkepticMaster Mar 01 '26

Nothing here looks like AI dude. What a weird thing to say.

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 01 '26

No worries! I can see how it would look odd, but I think this will clear things up.

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u/ecstra-thiccness Mar 01 '26

Thank you so much for clarifying! I love love your style and just wanted to make sure I wasn’t being fooled 😔

I’m excited to see more of your work in the future! 🥰✨

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 01 '26

No sweat! It's hard to know for sure these days with how prevalent and deceptive AI can be, and I can respect a healthy degree of skepticism. I genuinely take pride in being a traditional, self taught artist, and I hope others can see and appreciate the effort it takes to do it for real 😁

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u/ecstra-thiccness Mar 01 '26

Truer words have not been spoken!

I must say you are such a refreshing person to interact with 💖 I hope you have the most amazing life and are always surrounded with love and inspiration for your amazing artworks!

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u/post_note_clarity Mar 01 '26

Thank you so much for sharing such a kind sentiment! 😭 I hope the same for you in all aspects, friend!

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u/roguedryad Mar 01 '26

Teach me! I wish my style was like this!

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u/Ok-Dot-2221 Mar 01 '26

the shark and pumpkin are badass

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u/SPLOT47 Mar 01 '26

AWESOME ‼️ but what about all the ’toothie’ pics?…FASCINATING❣️😉❣️

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u/TempleDavisOS Mar 28 '26

Love the smoking pump-king 🎃 Love them all really. Detailed enough I can imagine their lore. 😆🤘

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u/angel_nrg Feb 27 '26

Okay sooo why haven’t you made a comic series yet

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Lack of free time and energy... lol 😅

Honestly I have some fun ideas, but I struggle to even keep a steady pace with just making sticky note drawings between work and life.

I appreciate the gas though, maybe one day I'll figure out a rhythm!

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u/post_note_clarity Feb 27 '26

Great stuff! Feel free to look me up on insta @post_note_clarity