Frequently Asked (and Occasionally Imagined) Questions

Can I hire you to create a custom piece?

Absolutely! Whether it’s a portrait, cartoon, fine art painting, digital illustration, logo, T-shirt design, sticker art, event flyer, children’s book illustration, or something wonderfully weird that doesn’t fit neatly into a category, I love creative challenges. If you have an idea, let’s talk.

Is your house really like a spooky Pee-wee’s Playhouse?

Yes.

It has been professionally peer-reviewed by multiple visitors, all of whom independently arrived at the same conclusion.

How many cats do you actually have?

First of all, it’s rude to ask a lady how many cats she has.

Fortunately, I’m not much of a lady.

The answer is five.

Two naked Sphynx sisters, Big Big Daddy Bruno, one majestic blind Norwegian Forest Cat, and one Maine Coon kitten… better known as Baby Werewolf.

You were previously the World’s Okayest Tattoo Artist. How did you earn the title of World’s Okayest Artist?

Everyone wants to be the best.

People throw around titles like “world famous,” “award-winning,” and “the world’s greatest.”

That sounds exhausting.

I prefer to set expectations responsibly.

If I deliver the Okayest, I’ve succeeded.

Anything above that is exciting and a pleasant surprise for everyone involved.

Where can I see your newest projects and whatever strange thing I’m making this week?

The best place to follow along is Instagram:

@black_heart_artistry

That’s where I share new artwork, works in progress, behind-the-scenes studio life, questionable ideas that somehow become real projects, and the occasional appearance by the cat supervisors.

Why are you so funny?

People ask me this all the time.

I always give the same answer:

Mental health and childhood trauma.

You’re welcome.