Welcome to Christy Illustrates
Dark whimsy illustrations & strange little worlds
Step into a world where ink and watercolor build places that feel familiar but never quite right.
Christy Illustrates creates dark whimsical artwork inspired by crooked houses, quiet stories, and the strange beauty hidden in ordinary things. Each piece is a small world of its own. A world that’s meant to be collected, displayed, and lost in for a moment.
Whether you’re here for a print, an original, or a commission, you’re invited to explore and find the piece that feels like it already knows you.
Fresh, Feisty & Looking for a Wall
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Prints
Make a statement and decorate your walls with sass! Grab a print that highlights how awesome you are!
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Commissions
Custom pieces made just for you. Whether it’s personal, playful, or a little weird, I’ll create something that actually feels like yours.
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Wood Burned Art
Add a little burnt sass to your wall, desk, or anywhere that could use a touch of dark humor!
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Originals
One-of-a-kind original paintings & mixed media pieces. No duplicates. No recreations. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
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Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
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$8.00
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
$8.00
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
$8.00
Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.
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Christy Illustrates – Dark, Sassy, and a Little Burnt
I’ve always been drawn to the weird, the witty, and the wonderfully twisted. Art has been my escape, my rebellion, and my way of turning life’s chaos into something that makes people smirk, laugh, or feel just a little more understood. I started creating because, like many of us, I needed an outlet—something that wasn’t just about surviving but about thriving through humor, sarcasm, and a love for the beautifully odd.
From digital illustrations to woodburned art, I mix dark, sassy, and slightly creepy elements with a pop of humor—because why shouldn’t skulls and mushrooms come with a side of attitude? My designs aren’t just art; they’re little reminders that even in the toughest times, you can still find something to smile (or snicker) about.
behind the sass
Stories Behind the Work — context, mood, and meaning for select pieces.
