Hi! TODAY is the last day to ship for a likely christmas delivery! We need to have your packages to the post office by 2PM PT, so we’re thinking that about noon PST will be our cutoff, though we’ll do what we can do get your order shipped ASAP
Every year? or two? I write a reintroduction to share in hopes that you all will write back and introduce yourselves to me. So, here goes!
My little dog and mentor Miko is on my lap, trying to get me to put my phone down to remember the real world. We live in the PNW with my wife Danielle and our other dog Elsa.
My art is about how I am learning to love this life, starting out by seeing it for what it is. Being alive and mortal, loving and needing love — these are no small tasks.
As a kid I worried about and tried to take care of adults. I was then a “high achieving” teen and young adult who was serious about school and struggling to stay alive outside of it. I finished my bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at age 19 and did a master’s and doctorate by 30, at which point I began experiencing disability and could no longer work full time. I did though begin painting for the first time, which was something I could do at home in bed. I did eventually work for years as a physical therapist, and having insurance for therapy & healthcare changed everything. In the evenings, my art practice grew.
I’ve now had over 12 years of sharing my life with Danielle, who has showered me with day in day out care, humor, support, snacks, romance, all sorts of creative accommodations — the most genuine companionship on every level. These days she & I run britchida full time together. The dogs want me to mention that they do it full time too.
I think I’m doing pretty well now. For me that means I’ve slept most nights, I’ve chatted a few friends, and I’m able to write this to you all now, though I’ve still had a couple panic attacks this week and some half days in bed.
I’d love to get to know you all more. There’s no satisfaction in sharing personal work like this with thousands of strangers- I want friends. Be my friend! 💛 When did you become connected to my work? What’s your dogs name? How’s your mental health? What are you up to today? Do you like to draw? What else do you like?? (you can comment here or join the group hug on this Instagram post - can’t wait to hear from you!)
B.
❄️ news ❄️
Noon today is the shop deadline for likely delivery by Christmas. shop art
We’re covering US shipping costs on orders $75+!
Annual Patreon memberships are 15% off! You get art in your mailbox all year (or gifted to the mailbox of someone you love) while helping to keep my work going. All December print and/or sticker tier Patrons get this year’s holiday gift too, which is a $15 shop credit. VIEW PATREON
✨art links✨
New prints (full range of sizes of the new series!)
HI Brit! Thanks so much for your art and your inspired adds to the social media world. I have a beagle rescue from rural West Virginia named Dixon who is a spunky cool pooch who is plenty anxious, but also super charming.
I found your art in West Virginia this summer at an adorable print shop in Thomas, WV - the 4x6 print "select your gender" - so reinforcing to me as a queer genderfluid being who has to be closeted in a number of zones in my life. I so much appreciate you sharing your story, and I resonate so much with the mental health journey.
Yesterday was a really rough day in my dissociative identity disorder/ptsd/anxiety/depression/ perfectionist/over-achiever world. I experienced abuse and neglect in my childhood that I am continuing to learn about, and frequently get temporarily floored by. But I also own a climate and weather policy consulting firm. So yeah - plenty of contrasts. I am determined to positively change the world, but navigating my inner world as it continues to morph within me is super super hard some days/weeks/months.
Most of my creativity has come through music in my life - whether playing a few instruments in the past or DJing on the radio, parties or in yoga classes/festivals. A few years ago I had to extract myself from a very toxic and cult-like yoga community, though... And it is so sad to observe the people who I was surrounded by there --- most had been abused or neglected in childhood. I am figuring out what my next creative endeavor is as it relates to music... Thank you so much for how much you "lift me up" with your art and posts.
My name is Kira. I think I found your art through Tumblr. ADHD memory is making that a little unsure. I have one border collie mix, named Hazel. She's my sweet cuddlebug. Though I wish she warmed up to new people faster. My mental health is in a decent place this morning. But it helps that I've got all my little puzzle pieces of management plans in place for the moment. Between ADHD, minor anxiety and depression, and sleep problems, I'm grateful to be in a good place today. The rare winter morning sun for my corner of the PNW also helps. Today I'm hoping to get my kitchen clean and to phone chat with a friend for Christmas this afternoon. I'm also hoping to enjoy a nice slow day with some tea. I love to draw. I've not been doing as much of it this year, to my disappointment. But I have done a large amount of crochet though. Thanks to the ADHD, I go through seasons of creative endeavors. So, I'll cycle through drawing with pencil or watercolor, digital art, crochet, embroidery, acrylic pouring, art journaling, sewing and quilting, and so on. This means my art space is a constant disaster too. I'm grateful to always have something interesting to fall back on, even if my chances of mastery are low.
Though one creative staple for me is fiction writing. I've got a novel started and I've done Nanowrimo a couple times. One day I hope to actually put that story out to share. Beyond that, I like video games, fashion, interior design, reading (when I have the bandwidth), story telling (and listening), dogs, and cats. I love your take on the intersection of art and healing. I feel like so many pieces resonate with my own journey too. So, thank you for what you do. 💜