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We all need to stop doomscrolling and find better things to look at on social media right now. Fortunately, a bunch of San Antonio creatives are showing what they’ve got online.
To help take our minds off the world’s troubles and focus them the amazing stuff going on in our own city, we rounded up 27 local artists and makers you should definitely give a follow.
Lunchroom Anxiety
@lunchroomanxiety
Bronte Treat puts a new twist on an old tradition with chain stitch embroidered patches, accessories and more
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@lunchroomanxiety
Bronte Treat puts a new twist on an old tradition with chain stitch embroidered patches, accessories and more
Photo via Instagram / lunchroomanxietyBreakfast Friend
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For her brand Breakfast Friend, Bárbara Miñarro decorates reclaimed and vintage handbags with an array of designs featuring fruit, pastries and other (sometimes odd) items you might find stashed in a purse — even a can of Modelo beer.
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@breakfastfriend
Bárbara Miñarro gives reclaimed purses new life
Photo via Instagram / breakfastfriendKIKI Co.
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KIKI Co. sells irresistibly adorable small batch ceramics perfect for anyone whose tastes skew cute and quirky.
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@shopkikico
Kristi Garcia’s irrresistably adorable small batch ceramics
Photo via Instagram / shopkikico@acidwinzip
Colorful ‘80s-esque digital art by @acidwinzip
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Colorful ‘80s-esque digital art by @acidwinzip
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@far_out_creative
Groovy art and stickers from Rachel Catalano
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@far_out_creative
Groovy art and stickers from Rachel Catalano
Photo via Instagram / far_out_creativeswerv o harold
@swerv_o_harold
Fans of Swerv O Harold’s art should also check out his clothing line
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@swerv_o_harold
Fans of Swerv O Harold’s art should also check out his clothing line @theorangenoir
Photo via Instagram / swerv_o_harold@arte_de_coco
Alternative pinup naughtiness by Connie Chapa
Photo via Instagram / arte_de_coco@arte_de_coco
Alternative pinup naughtiness by Connie Chapa
Photo via Instagram / arte_de_coco@ecbdesigns_satx
Beautiful — and useful! — ceramics by Elyse Cano Brown
Photo via Instagram / ecbdesigns_satx@ecbdesigns_satx
Beautiful — and useful! — ceramics by Elyse Cano Brown
Photo via Instagram / acbdeisgns_satx@manola_and_maria
Vibrant screen prints by sisters Manola and Maria
Photo via Instagram / manola_and_maria@manola_and_maria
Vibrant screen prints by sisters Manola and Maria
Photo via Instagram / manola_and_maria@yogurtlump
Jen Frost Smith makes colorful illustrations, enamel pins, stickers and more as Yogurt Lump. Smith’s Dolly Parton illustration is also Ruby City’s 2020 Fiesta Medal.
Photo via Instagram / yougurtlump@yogurtlump
Jen Frost Smith makes colorful illustrations, enamel pins, stickers and more as Yogurt Lump
Photo via Instagram / yougurtlump@blackmoonprint
Old school comic-style screen prints by Zane Thomas
Photo via Instagram / blackmoonprint@blackmoonprint
Old school comic-style screen prints by Zane Thomas
Photo via Instagram / blackmoonprint@jackandbec Formerly @thewednesdaysart, this duo makes feminist, body positive creations.
Photo via Instagram / jackandbec@jackandbec Formerly @thewednesdaysart, this duo makes feminist, body positive creations.
Photo via Instagram / jackandbec@skanessart
Prints and illustrations by Vanessa Brown
Photo via Instagram / skanessart@skanessart
Prints and illustrations by Vanessa Brown
Photo via Instagram / skanessart@ritual.pottery
Simple, colorful pottery for everyday use by Sarah Phillips
Photo via Instagram / ritual.pottery@ritual.pottery
Simple, colorful pottery for everyday use by Sarah Phillips
Photo via Instagram / ritual.pottery@guemoza
Adorable skeletons, animals and more by Katia Lara
Photo via Instagram / guemoza@guemoza
Adorable skeletons, animals and more by Katia Lara
Photo via Instagram / guemoza@meechiceramics
Earth-toned pottery by Meechi Ceramics
Photo via Instagram / meechiceramics@meechiceramics
Earth-toned pottery by Meechi Ceramics
Photo via Instagram / meechiceramics@auntiejanie_
Surreal art in a variety of mediums by Jayne Valverde
Photo via Instagram / auntiejanie_@auntiejanie_
Surreal art in a variety of mediums by Jayne Valverde
Photo via Instagram / auntiejanie_@acrylicpretzel
Screenprints and illustrations by @acrylicpretzel
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Screenprints and illustrations by @acrylicpretzel
Photo via Instagram / acrylicpretzeldragonstarart
@dragonstarart
Adorable ceramic animal figurines by Starla Friend
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@dragonstarart
Adorable ceramic animal figurines by Starla Friend
Photo via Instagram / dragonstarart@buttxmunch
American traditional tattoo style artwork, stickers and tattoos by Vanessa Lynn
Photo via Instagram / buttxmunch@buttxmunch
American traditional tattoo style artwork, stickers and tattoos by Vanessa Lynn
Photo via Instagram / buttxmunch@captain_toosh_art
Dark and sultry art with a touch of cuteness by Cassandra Dunn Vertiz
Photo via Instagram / captain_toosh_art@captain_toosh_art
Dark and sultry art with a touch of cuteness by Cassandra Dunn Vertiz
Photo via Instagram / captain_toosh_art@ana.belle.pepper
Kooky retro drawings by Ana Belle
Photo via Instagram / ana.belle.pepper@ana.belle.pepper
Kooky retro drawings by Ana Belle
Photo via Instagram / ana.belle.pepper@bunnyprince
@bunnyprince makes kawaii a.f. plushies, pins and apparel
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@bunnyprince makes kawaii a.f. plushies, pins and apparel
Photo via Instagram / IG bunnyprince@eckanko_art
Pet portraits by E. C. Kanko
Photo via Instagram / eckanko_art@eckanko_art
Pet portraits by E. C. Kanko
Photo via Instagram / eckanko_art@strawbanna
Hilarious and adorable geeky illustrations by @strawbanna
Photo via Instagram / strawbanna@strawbanna
Hilarious and adorable geeky illustrations by @strawbanna
Photo via Instagram / strawbanna@jagwiredart
Open your third eye with psychedelic creations from Jagwired Art
Photo via Instagram / jagwiredart@jagwiredart
Open your third eye with psychedelic creations from Jagwired Art
Photo via Instagram / jagwiredart@rhunterart Minimalistic digital art by Ryan Hunter
Photo via Instagram / rhunterart@rhunterart Minimalistic digital art by Ryan Hunter
Photo via Instagram / rhunterart