Akire Bubar<p><a href="https://toot.cat/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>art</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/illustration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>illustration</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/avianart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>avianart</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/sparrow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sparrow</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/housesparrow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>housesparrow</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/patreon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>patreon</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/poetrycomicschapbook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>poetrycomicschapbook</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/supportartists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>supportartists</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/selfpublished" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>selfpublished</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/supportselfpublishedauthors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>supportselfpublishedauthors</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/BodyLanguage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BodyLanguage</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/facialexpressions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>facialexpressions</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/happyart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>happyart</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/joyful" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>joyful</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/joy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>joy</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/joyfulmoments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>joyfulmoments</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/makingcomics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makingcomics</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/natureillustration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natureillustration</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/RobbieSquirrel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RobbieSquirrel</span></a> <a href="https://toot.cat/tags/dailyart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>dailyart</span></a></p><p>I needed to draw a joyful sparrow for the mini-comic I'm working on, & I think this fits the bill (ba-da-bump! Sorry, couldn't resist...). Drawing this sparrow made *me* joyful. What's giving *you* a boost these past few days? Big or small, I'd love to know. Let's amplify the bright moments by sharing them!<br>You can see the post that goes with this here:<br><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/92898393?pr=true" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">patreon.com/posts/92898393?pr=</span><span class="invisible">true</span></a><br>If you're a patron, you can see this sketch at 4 different stages along the way:<br><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/process-sparrow-92769262" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">patreon.com/posts/process-spar</span><span class="invisible">row-92769262</span></a><br>...And if you're not a patron, why not? Membership starts at only $1 a month. You get access to lots of cool art, process posts, and a behind-the-scenes look at WIPs as they unfold, plus occasional downloads, discounts, and more. <br>Also, holy crap, the holidays are almost here! And _First Flight_, my chapbook of poetry comics & graphic mini-memoir, makes a great gift. You can find chapbooks, prints, and stickers in a variety of combinations in my store, or you can just order the chapbook for $15 — shipping to US addresses is free! Find out more about _First Flight_ & place your orders here:<br><a href="http://akire.art" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="">akire.art</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br>Need shipping to Canadian addresses? I've got you covered! Check out the Canadian listings here:<br><a href="https://akirebubar.square.site/shop/ship-to-canada/3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">akirebubar.square.site/shop/sh</span><span class="invisible">ip-to-canada/3</span></a><br>I haven't had a chance to figure out Canadian shipping for art-print packages yet, but I'll happily do this upon request. Message me here or email me at akire-at-akire-dot-art if you're interested, and I'll figure out pricing for you & get that set up.<br>So tell me - what's making you even just a little bit happy these days?<br>❤️<br>[heart]</p>