A digital collage of traditional ink, watercolor, and natural pigment drawings. The image includes the text: "This Friday! Programming with Comics in the Library: A C2E2 Panel/ March 27, 2026/ 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm/ Room S401-D

This Friday, March 27, from 4:15-5:00pm I will take part in “Programming with Comics in the Library,” a panel at C2E2! Join me and an exciting panel of artists, librarians, and scholars in room S401-D!

More info can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2026...
#comics #medieval

Many thanks to the Newberry; the wonderful scholarly and creative advice of Chris Fletcher and the Newberry team, Kristen Curtis (@hellomizk.bsky.social), and Eli Estrella Pérez; and the Medieval Academy of America for the wonderful opportunity.

A photograph of a black and white drawing-in-progress on a white tabletop surrounded by brushes, pens, and little jars full of colorful inks and pigments.

Last winter I was awarded the Newberry Medieval Minicomic Prize, and with the most esteemed counsel of the Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library, I hath spent these busy months crafting a comic inspired by the world of medieval manuscripts. I am excited to share what I have learned!

A simple, black and white illustration of the artist as a strange medieval jester sitting on a wall while plucking the strings of a lute.

A simple, black and white illustration of the artist has a strange medieval jester plucking on a lute is interrupted as they speak to the viewer.

Our strange medieval jester is startled off the wall by a young woman in medieval garb, covered in paint.

The jester's little feet poke out from the wall.

Hark, fellow creative pilgrims, clever bookworms, and mischief-makers all! I have glorious news: I am making a comic!

My full announcement (and upcoming C2E2 panel details) can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2026...

This piece and more are now available at 6311arts! Located at 6311 N Clark Street, this new art center houses a wonderful gallery, retail, and workshop space. Stop by to see all the awesome art on display and mark your calendars for their first show on February 7th!
www.6311arts.com

A photograph of a black and white ink drawing in a thin gold frame. The artwork shows a strange, alien character in a black coat pointing across a moonlit lake.

"The Guide," December 2025.

“Our guide was a convivial fellow, though it quickly became apparent they did not understand the limits of human locomotion.”

New year, and new post! www.audreyavril.com/journal/2026...
#penandink #weirdart

A photograph of an ink and watercolor illustration of a medieval manuscript style tree, complete with marginalia creatures and scrolling flowers. Beside the piece sits jars of colorful pigments, and a green color test strip.

"Tree & Vine," December 2025. Mixed media on paper.

A new piece and a new post up on my website. Both can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

I have a few things to wrap up before the end of the year, but I hope everyone has a restful and rewarding end of December in the meantime.

A photograph of a sticker with an artist’s market table in the background.

A photograph of an artist’s table featuring framed art, prints, and stickers.

All set up at the 18th St. Casa de Cultura for A Very Merry Mercado! I will be here with an awesome group of artists and artisans today (12/13) from 12-5pm. Stop by and shop for all the serious or seriously silly folks in your life.

Hopefully I will see you there!
#weirdart #penandink #watercolor

A photograph of a black and white ink illustration in a white ceramic frame with the words "I (heart) my grandma" painted around it. The artwork shows a witch holding a frog, both with beaded and woven bracelets and covered in stickers.

A holiday-themed graphic for a "Very Merry Mercado" market event.

"Grandma (Turn Me into a Newt Next)," December 2025.

This piece will be joining me at A Very Merry Mercado this Saturday, December 13th, 12-5pm, at 18th St Casa de Cultura.

More info can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
#penandink #weirdart

Sure thing!

A cropped image of an ink and watercolor drawing featuring bright red cardinal flowers and a white hummingbird.

"Leucistic Hummingbird and Cardinal Flower (detail)," December 2025.

This new pollinator pair will make its official debut tomorrow (12/4) at Framebridge in Winnetka from 5-8pm. You can learn more here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

Hope to see you there!
#watercolor #penandink

A black and white ink hatching drawing of a transparent dragon-like spirit surrounding a small, dark pool of water.

A graphic of white text on a black background featuring the following text: "UP NEXT Artist Pop Up at Framebridge Winnetka Dec 4 | 5-8pm Winnetka, IL Shop Jarvis Square Holiday Market Dec 6 | 11am-5pm Rogers Park, Chicago ONGOING Evanston Art Center Winter Expo Nov 22 - Dec 20 Evanston, IL Jackson Junge Gallery Holiday Market Wicker Park, Chicago Espacio 3628 Gift Shop Logan Square, Chicago Ox-Bow House Winter Market Douglas, MI"

"Holy Well (detail)," November 2025.

December is nigh upon us, and I have exciting markets on the horizon!

All info can be found on my website here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

#penandink #weirdart

A photograph of ink and watercolor artwork in an ornate gold frame. Artwork features two golden dande-lions.

“Dandelions,” November 2025. Ink and watercolor on paper.

Enjoying a hint of sunshine at the Jackson Junge Gallery Holiday Market this weekend!

I will be here surrounded by amazing artwork today & tomorrow, November 22 & 23 from 12-7pm. Hopefully I will see you there!
#weirdart #watercolor

A photograph of a framed black and brown ink artwork of a mushroom creature climbing a "stairway" of mushrooms along a stump.

"Mushrooms in Fall," November 2025. Ink on paper.

This new piece will find its way to the Jackson Junge Gallery Holiday Market this weekend, November 22-23. Hopefully I'll see you there!

As always, you can learn more on my website: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
#weirdart #penandink

A photograph of a art market table display featuring cards, framed works, prints and stickers.

All set up for the Chicago Artisan Market! I will be here at Morgan MFG today (11/16) from 11am-5pm. With so many awesome artists and artisans, this is the perfect spot to do some holiday shopping!

#weirdart #traditionalart

An image of an artist's print on a white background. The print features flowers, birds, and other creatures in a vibrant scroll through the seasons.

"2026 Midwest Nature Calendar," November 2025.

A new piece and a new post!
Both can be found on my website here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
#weirdart #natureart

A framed black, white, and brown ink illustration in a vintage-style frame. In the image, three fuzzy elves rest in a cozy, stick-lined nest.

"Nest," November 2025.

“Maple loves when Ash and Apple visit, truly, she does. But by day three the nest starts to feel a little cramped… and no one can rile her up quite like her sisters can.”

New works, events, and musings up on my website: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

#weirdart #inkart

A digital graphic featuring an ink and watercolor image of a black wing against a gold and brown background.

"Harvest-Tide (detail)," September 2025.

New works and new markets as we continue our stroll through October.

Full post & info can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
#weirdart #watercolor #penandink

A pastel yellow graphic featuring an ink and watercolor illustration of a jumping acorn girl and the following text: "UP NEXT Rustic Fox Farmers & Artisan Market September 27 | North Aurora, IL Glenwood Farmers & Art Market September 28 & October 12 | Chicago, IL Jarvis Square Artisan Market October 11 | Chicago, IL"

Up next! My upcoming market schedule to bring us through the end of September and into October.

Full post can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

#weirdart #watercolor

A photograph featuring many small, framed ink and watercolor pieces. Mini ghosts and an awkward bat vampire included.

All set up at the Ravenswood ArtWalk! I’ll be here with new sweet and spooky works today and tomorrow, 9/13-14, from 11am-6pm.

Hopefully I’ll see you there.

#weirdart #penandink

A photograph of several ink and watercolor drawings in “unique” frames.

Enjoying the fall weather at Renegade Craft in Wicker Park, with new originals, mini works and more.

I will be here with a fantastic group of artists and makers today & tomorrow, 9/6-7, 11am-7pm. Hopefully I will see you there!

#weirdart #penandink

A photograph of a black and white hatching illustration in a bejeweled rose gold metal frame. The image features a little medussa girl in a victorian dress grinning towards the viewer.

A black graphic with white text which reads: "UP NEXT: Renegade Craft in Wicker Park September 6-7 | Chicago, IL Ravenswood ArtWalk September 13-14 | Chicago, IL Rustic Fox Farmers & Artisan Market September 27 | North Aurora, IL Glenwood Farmers & Art Market September 28 | Chicago, IL ONGOING: Espacio 3628 Gift Shop | Chicago, IL Ox-Bow House Art Market | Douglas, MI Online at audreyavril.com"

"Melissa," August 2025. Ink on paper.

It's September, which means the creeping spookiness of an impending autumn is picking up the pace.

Full post and market schedule on my website as usual:
www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...

An ink and watercolor drawing in a metal floral frame. Artwork features a Raspberry Pyrausta moth clinging to the leaves of a wild bergamot plant.

Ready for the Bucktown Art Fest? I’ll be here with new works today & tomorrow, August 23 & 24, from 11am-7pm. With perfect weather and so many great artists, it is definitely worth a visit.

#watercolor #penandink

A ink and watercolor illustration of a cabbage white butterfly hanging onto a spring of agrimonies. The piece is framed in wood and held up agains a field of wildflowers.

Enjoying the scenery at Morton Arboretum’s Wine and Art Walk! I’ll be here alongside a great group of artists (and wildflowers and butterflies) today and tomorrow, August 16th and 17th, from 10am-5pm.

Hopefully we’ll see you there!

#watercolor #penandink

A black and white ink hatching drawing with gray washes. Several figures in the style of different art movements sit around a table talking and holding art supplies.

"Art Night (detail)" August 2025.

A piece for all of my weird and wonderfully creative crew.

Full post (including upcoming market info) is up on my website:
www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
#weirdart #penandink

A photograph of a hand holding a sticker, in front of a display of other stickers and prints. The sticker features a spotted salamander with a startled expression and the text: “I am so small and so confused.”

New stickers, minis and more at the Glenwood Farmers & Art Market. I will be here at The Glenwood in Rogers Park today (8/3) with a bunch of cool artists and makers until 2pm. It is definitely worth a trip!

#weirdart #penandink #watercolor

A photograph of a framed ink and watercolor illustration. In the artwork, a flowering orange dodder plant wraps around a coyote skull.

“Searching,” August 2025.

All set up for the Side Street Studio Arts Area 22 Arts, Crafts, and Oddities Expo! I will be here on Riverside Drive in Elgin today (8/2) from 1-7pm with a great group of awesome artists.

Hopefully I will see you there!

#weirdart #penandink

An image of a watercolor and ink drawing of a native penstemon plant with flower buds and a cartoonish clearwing hawkmoth flying over to meet it. Includes the following text: "Area 22 Arts, Crafts & Oddities Expo August 2 | Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL Glenwood Farmers & Art Market August 3 | The Glenwood, Chicago, IL Jarvis Square Artisan Market August 9 | Jarvis Square, Chicago, IL Morton Arboretum’s Wine and Art Walk August 15-17 | Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL Bucktown Arts Fest August 23-24 | Chicago, IL Ravenswood ArtWalk September 13-14 | Chicago, IL"

"Clearwing Hawkmoth & Penstemon," July 2025.

August is almost here, and so are end of summer markets.
More details can be found here: www.audreyavril.com/journal/2025...
Hopefully I will see you there! Until then, it's time to get back to drawing and enjoying the rest of the summer while it lasts.

A photograph of small framed ink and watercolor art. In the foreground in three brown wood frames are three historiated capital letters done in the style of medieval manuscript illustration.

Ready for the Rustic Fox Farmers & Artisan Market, rain or shine! I will be here at The Rustic Fox in North Aurora today, July 26, until 2pm.

Tomorrow, July 27, I will be at the Glenwood Farmers & Art Market in Rogers Park from 10am-2pm.

Looking forward to sharing my work!

#penandink #watercolor

An ink and watercolor illustration of a green, red, and cream-colored anthropomorphic moth among the flowering branches of a Canada plum tree. Includes the text: "Milwaukee Makers Market Discovery World Pavilion Milwaukee, WI Sunday, July 20, 2025 10am-4pm"

"Clearwing Hawkmoth & Canada Plum (detail)," July 2025.

Prints of this duo will make their debut at the Milwaukee Makers Market Festival this Sunday, July 20. I will be at the Discovery World Pavilion from 10am-4pm alongside 80+ other cool artists and artisans.

Hope to see you there!