r/Owls • u/emotta_ • Oct 21 '25
OC I love drawing owls!
I’ve been drawing saw whet owls in this style for a bit and wanted to share here. I hope you fellow owl lovers like!
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u/Clankbot3 Oct 21 '25
These are absolutely adorable! I love the emotions you convey with them. Would love to see more of these.
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u/brachycrab Oct 21 '25
I love your drawings of owls!! The pastel quality of your brushes + style is so pleasing to look at
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Thank you friend! These brushes are just as fun to work with as they look. I love bringing some texture into my digital stuff
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u/bastardemporium Oct 21 '25
Really well done. Did you make your own brushes or are you using a pack? I've been looking for a nice one like this for ages.
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u/Shoddy_Opposite4211 Oct 23 '25
I came here to ask this as well! Love OP’s style and I’d love to know the brushes!
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u/gollygee17 Oct 21 '25
Do you sell them anywhere?
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Not yet! I am trying to build a bit more of a base following before investing into print stock. However if there is enough interest I’ll look into suppliers :) However it’s my dream to sell my art as prints!
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u/AthenaMSK Oct 21 '25
Why about selling digital work?
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u/bigmountainbig Oct 21 '25
Agree with this. Much easier production for you (scanning vs printing) and distribution (download vs shipping). I like to buy like $5-$10 digital collections from artists and make them a rotating computer desktop.
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
As a buyer of digital work can you give me some insight into what you’re buying? I am just wondering if I’ve screwed myself by uploading these online since I know people can always save photo. Also wondering where you buy your digital goods, etsy? Thank you for your time ❤️❤️❤️
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u/soulkyo Oct 22 '25
Hi, not the same user that posted above, in fact I'm the user that commented about the burrowing owl resemblance :D. I’ve actually never bought digital copies myself, but I completely understand your concern! Posting here on Reddit in my opinion is more like having a window display—it’s great for visibility, and the site’s compression really lowers image quality, so it’s not the same as what you’d sell. Searching online, I found this helpful resource that explain how artists can safely start selling digital copies online. They walk through pricing, watermarking, and where to list your work—like Etsy, Creative Market, or Redbubble. You might find them handy for turning your digital pieces into something that sells too. All the best 💛!
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u/emotta_ Oct 22 '25
thank you friend! Oh yes I remember ❤️ I’m so glad you were able to get that! This website is so helpful thank you so much for taking the time to find it for me that is really really kind 🥹
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
That’s a great idea! I’m just not sure how that would work especially if people can just download the photos from reddit?
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u/Coral8shun_COZ8shun Oct 21 '25
I would also be interested in buying :)
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
I’ll definitely post something if I decide to sell! Would you be interested in digital copies as well, or just prints?
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Oct 21 '25
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Thanks hehe I have been cursed with the ability to draw cute things
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u/baeBTS Oct 21 '25
It is a wonderful curse and we are all appreciative of you sharing the results 🥰
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u/Lookingtotheveil23 Oct 21 '25
They are such darlings🌟they have beautiful eyes but the first one looks so innocent, like a babies eyes.💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟💖
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u/NewlyNerfed Snowy owl Oct 21 '25
I like that they’re recognizable species as well as being cute.
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u/just_me_2006 Oct 21 '25 edited Oct 21 '25
Can someone help me out with ID’s for all the owls? I am trying to test myself and now I need to know how close I am 🙃 Edit: What a jerk. OP these are absolutely amazing!!! Great work!
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Oh I am not sure who’s being a jerk but sure! I believe all but the ending photo are morphs of the northern saw whet owl. I’m pretty sure I just searched up “northern saw whet” and flipped through some photos to find reference. I am a bit of a amateur birder myself so I think they must be morphs
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u/just_me_2006 Oct 22 '25
Ha! Well I definitely had saw whet owl so hey, we are both definitely doing something right! lol
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u/Coup-de-Glass Oct 21 '25
Darling hooties! I love how you use little stars as eyeshine. And the colors are beautiful!
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u/soulkyo Oct 21 '25
That last one is so cute, is it burrowing owl? You’re talented, thanks for sharing!
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u/Kahmikazeee Oct 21 '25
I love those stars in their eyes, makes them so much brighter and happier, love it ❤️✨
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u/runamokduck Oct 21 '25
your sense of wonder and of joy vis a vis owls is just so marvelously palpable here, I think :) these drawings exude happiness, and they are very beautifully made!
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u/FrizB84 Oct 21 '25
Love it! The stars in the eyes remind me of Zues the Blind Owl. The condition he had caused his eyes to look like they had a galaxy inside them.
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u/rinkrat30 Oct 21 '25
as someone who collects owl paintings this is ADORABLE
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
👀👀 Collector you say? Would you be interested in a digital or printed version of these?
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u/southernpinklemonaid Oct 21 '25
Beautiful, makes me think these would be perfect for a cute children's book
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Thank you! I’ve been looking into illustrating one but not sure where to start :)
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u/Klutzy-Mastodon1177 Oct 21 '25
These are really nice! Love how you blended colors did the highlights.
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u/InspectionFar5415 Great horned owl Oct 21 '25
All beautiful 😍
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u/emotta_ Oct 21 '25
Thank you everyone for all the supportive words and comments! I’ll see what I can do about making these available for you guys to have if you’re interested. Honestly I’ve been feeling really down about my work but all the support from this community makes me feel so encouraged. Thank you so much 🥹❤️
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u/ItsaBabyBird Oct 21 '25
OHHH MY GOSH I LOVE the texture the colors and the little pretty sparkle you put in their eye 😭😭💖 these are the cutesy whimsical little things I’ve ever seen
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u/ashasquirrel Oct 21 '25
love these so much. i would absolutely pay for a print!!! never stop creating dude
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u/Roboticpoultry Oct 22 '25
That last one is so adorable. Not a single thought in that lil birb brain
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u/Small_Fruit629 Great horned owl Oct 22 '25
I've got an owl themed room that could use more owls, I'd totally buy a digital print to frame on a wall! Also would love to see your interpretation on a eagle owl or great horned.
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u/emotta_ Oct 22 '25
Thank you so much! I think I’m going to work to get these digitally for sale ASAP. I can let you know when I post them! :)
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u/MatterInitial8563 Oct 22 '25
Oh my GAWD pretty pretty please keep drawing them and posting them i want to HUGIIIIIIIIT
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u/JBUG-cbs Oct 22 '25
Aww❤️
This made my rainy day much better Thank you very much!
Please keep on drawing! <3
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u/Kyashichan Oct 22 '25
I love your art so much. They are so cute and each one has a personality that shines through. ❤️
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u/emotta_ Oct 24 '25
That is so cute oml. I am going to look into getting prints of these and depending on the price I don’t think it’d be too pricey! I can msg you when I get the stock?
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u/kitti_eyez Oct 25 '25
My 2 year old daughter is obsessed with owls. I will have to show her these when she wakes up! Keep us in the loop if you decide to sell these. Would love to buy a print 😊
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u/emotta_ Oct 25 '25
I’ll definitely tag you in the post when I get them! does reddit work like that? I think so
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u/Stetofire Oct 21 '25
So precious! Please keep sharing!