Art by Rain

Art by Rain The creative works of S Rain Lawrence

08/27/2026

I’ve long described my business plan as the Underpants Gnomes business plan. Step 1: Make Art. Step 2: ??? Step3”: Profit! Making a living as an artist is always tricky and I’ve learned A LOT over the last few years, but every year around this time as I take stock of the progress, and try to figure out what I can improve. I’m considering some pretty major changes so we’ll see.

08/21/2026

I have a feeling the sketchbook will be rather thin for next week’s recap too as I start a new large painting for a show… But that’s a part of the process! Practice takes many forms.

I know it’s been a minute since I posted one of these but I only have a few left. I used to have a bit of a backlog of t...
08/20/2026

I know it’s been a minute since I posted one of these but I only have a few left. I used to have a bit of a backlog of these available but not anymore! I’m still planning on finishing this set of 100 black and white heads by the end of the year, but it’s rather bittersweet! I’m excited! This is sketch 89/100

08/19/2026

I know it’s not the best view of my new painting, but it IS funny! I used this one specifically to test out some techniques I want to use on my next big piece. Really excited about it all!

08/14/2026

Just trying to make promo material but getting crashed by a cat. Per always...

On my Patreon this year, the mailable rewards are centered on birth flowers and birth stones! That means the Illustration for April contains daisies, sweet peas, and tulips; with some colorful diamonds throughout. Gallery tier subscribers get a fine art print on high quality ragstock paper made with archival inks, a matching premium vinyl sticker, and newsletter mailed to you each month. Want to support me but can’t quite do the gallery level? I also offer a sticker club you can check out! Enjoy something beautiful and support a marginalized artist at the same time! I’m artbyrain over there and I’d love to hear from you.

I knew I shouldn’t watch the adaptation of Half Bad: The Bastard Son and The Devil Himself, because they had already sai...
08/14/2026

I knew I shouldn’t watch the adaptation of Half Bad: The Bastard Son and The Devil Himself, because they had already said they had abandoned the show. But I knew I would love it and sometimes we just need something that sparks joy. For (the return of) Fan Art Friday, please accept this quick painting of Gabriel Boutin as portrayed by Emilien Vekemans. Watch the show for the joy of it, but maybe hit the books instead of, or in addition to.

08/13/2026

It’s been pretty chaotic here and hitting me hard. I think that’s been clear in my postings >.< I’m still loving the work, it’s just a grind. You know how it is.

08/08/2026

Come see me at Long Lake Park in New Brighton for Stockyard Days all day today and some tomorrow

08/06/2026

There’s always some kind of animal interference around here. This one is pretty expected though… Anyway, check out this pet portrait! They’re pretty cute

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