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Illustrator & writer of misadventures
Gouache & Watercolor • Comics & short stories
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What they post about
Kiara Maharaj is an illustrator and writer who specializes in gouache and watercolor art, focusing on comics and short stories. Her content often highlights her creative process, including character design for events like Mosstober and the development of her comic anthology. She actively engages with her audience on Patreon, offering behind-the-scenes insights and tutorials. The account showcases a blend of artistic techniques and storytelling, emphasizing her unique artistic journey.
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Gouache Artist Welcomes November
An artist welcomes November with a brief expression of enthusiasm for making art, alongside a gouache-themed post.
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Artist Shares Comic Development and Tutorials on Patreon
Amid uncertainty about social media policies, the artist is directing followers to Patreon for book logs, tutorials, artist alley preparation and page-by-page updates on a comic anthology. A free membership option offers updates without relying on social media algorithms.
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Parrot Wizards Take Shape in Hand-Painted Comic
The artist has shared a page from an in-progress comic anthology, painted entirely in gouache and watercolor. The story features parrot wizards, an idea developed over several years, with more lore and process updates available on Patreon.
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Two New Characters Bring Mosstober Collection to Ten
The artist has introduced two more Mosstober characters, bringing the 2026 collection to ten. One is Fossil the Tusk Seer, who sees fifth-dimensional beings feeding on human energy; the other responds to an “orange candlewax” prompt.
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Mosstober Adds Bracelet-Inspired Character and Phoenix Quill
Two new characters have joined the artist’s Mosstober 2026 collection. Kundalin and her lizard companion Kṛk draw on a prompt about shimmery scales forming a bracelet, while a second character takes inspiration from a phoenix quill.
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