Genuinely, Jewel

07/09/2026

Nature inspired dabbles with coffee, watercolor, and - of course - ink.

As Genuinely, Jewel finds homes in more local shops, I’d love to hear from you.
What would you like to see more of?
Botanical studies?
Insects & wildlife?
Cyanotypes?
Prints?
Embroidery?
Original sketchbook pages?
Something else entirely?

06/30/2026

Find those that are in love with the Moon. They are your people.

06/26/2026

Life has been demanding and chaotic but goodness and beauty persists in the quiet moments when one can sit, pause, and create. ✨ No grand finished projects of late, but often times you’ll be surprised what comes from the small and simple.

06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🐾

To celebrate, our favorite feral feline has received a fabulous Pride-inspired makeover! You can find these stickers at Espurresso Cat Cafe in Lawrence.

While on the subject… who thinks a Pride dog design should move to the top of the To Do list?! See my beloved Roland’s photo for inspiration. 💛🐕

I wish everyone a month full of love, joy, community, cats, and a healthy amount of feral energy. 🌈✨🐈

05/14/2026

This design was simply TOO amazing to not be put to further use. Feral Femme stickers - now in COLOR and black/white - are available ONLY at Espurresso Cat Cafe in downtown Lawrence.
Support local cats, businesses, and artists all in one stop!

04/21/2026

I’m BEYOND excited to finally post this commission project! A lovely and thoughtful friend of mine asked me to design the t-shirt for their kickball team. Something with cats and flowers, she said. Hell yes! I had so much fun with this and immediately knew I wanted to use one of my favorite gifs for inspiration! Swipe to see the many different stages. Message or email to purchase a Feral Femmes shirt of your own! Support animal advocates! Support artists! Support local!

04/17/2026

April showers bring May flowers! BRAND NEW stickers NOW available at Cleo & Leo - and they are ALL in color! **I did have to include one with detailed line work…
Visit Lawrence’s most darling bakery to pick out your favorites or reach out to me directly.


Painted Leaves $5 each
Painted Dahlia $5 each
Cacti (6 varieties) $3 each
Painted Poppies $5 each

04/15/2026

Dahlias - one of my all time favorite flowers - represent inner strength, creativity, and positive change.

Artist fun fact - my first very own cat was named Dahlia and she was wonderful. Flowers and cats just sort of stuck with me after that… ✨🐈‍⬛💛🌷

04/08/2026

An issue very near and dear to my heart. Please read.

What are the two phrases we hear most in rescue?

“I want them to go to a good home.”
“I don’t want them going to a kill shelter because they might be euthanized.”

These words come from a place of love. We hear the worry, the compassion, the hope that there’s a safe answer for every cat and every kitten.

When we ask, “What is your solution?” it’s not meant to sound harsh. It comes from a place of heartbreak and reality, because we are the ones holding these animals, trying to make impossible choices, wishing there were more space, more homes, more resources. 💔

There isn’t a magical place where all of them can go. There isn’t a backup plan waiting somewhere. Right now, there are tens of millions of homeless cats 😿 in this country, and shelters and rescues are already doing everything they possibly can. So the only way forward… is together.

If we don’t want cats and kittens to suffer, we have to prevent the litters before they happen. That means spaying and neutering the cats we feed and care for.

It means acting early—before there’s another pregnancy.

It means making room when we can, helping when we’re able, and supporting efforts like TNR.

And sometimes, it means facing incredibly difficult decisions with compassion and responsibility.

None of this is easy. None of it feels good. But it is what truly protects them.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding the weight of the situation and realizing that every one of us who cares is part of the solution.

If you need help, please reach out. Rescues want to help. But if they are full, it’s not because they don’t care. It’s because they’re already stretched beyond capacity. Your litter isn’t the only litter. That doesn’t make it less important, but it does mean we have to think bigger, act sooner, and work together.

Because the good news—the hopeful, powerful truth—is this:

‼️Unwanted litters are 100% preventable‼️

Spay and neuter is the only way to stop the cycle before it starts. It is the most humane choice we have.

If you have other ideas, we are always open to hearing them. But until then, this is how we save them, before they ever have to be saved. 😻

04/06/2026

Did you know the piece Philodendron has six words hidden within the ink work? Can you find them?! Let’s see your answers in the comments!

For a better view, Philodendron and a few other pieces from my show, the Sun Heals Me/the Moon Feels Me, are still hanging at Cleo & Leo on Elm Street for a short time longer. I highly recommend their Mexican Chocolate cookie! Obviously I had to steal a few bites before the camera…