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The Pigcowtopus Project presents

Christine Samad

Artist. Maker. Poet.

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Book 5 is here. Growing, floating and blooming. Ne

Book 5 is here. Growing, floating and blooming. New dryads coloring book is on the way. 🎉🎉🤯 The teenager that carried her three notebooks of poetry around like a gremlin never imagined....the young woman who created the first Blossoming book never dreamed. The little girl that colored on the ironing board never believed. But here we are. I cannot wait for you to read it. You can find them on Amazon or in person at our next event. This one made me cry such happy tears.

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Link in bio! Bookmarks and sticker packs are now

Link in bio!

Bookmarks and sticker packs are now on my site 🙂 Each bookmark is handmade with love by yours truly. Handprinted, hand cut, hand packaged, hand tasseled. #thepigcowtopusproject

"Bloom Together" 20x20 Acrylic on Canvas. Black li

"Bloom Together"
20x20 Acrylic on Canvas.
Black light reactive.
Series: Garden Rising

I painted this piece Friday night at Bloom and will be adding a few more little details. I also started another piece, so I will be spending time in the studio this week as well as adding another section to my website! Bookmarks!!! I will post here when they are ready.

Today, however, I am relaxing, and cleaning and organizing in between because that is what helps me rest. Rest is required. 🥰

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Bloom on Franklin was a whole vibe and had me out

Bloom on Franklin was a whole vibe and had me out until 1am at age 35, but I would have stayed up alllll night just for the music, art, poetry and positive connection. Until we see each other again, take care, keep creating and inspire the character within! Check my stories for more photos and such.

@bloomonfranklin thank you for hosting such a beautiful event.
@djdonnieluv your set had my paint brush dancing the whole dang time!
@shelbysolmusic your voice is so beautiful and soulful and I was in heaven listening
@perception_hiphop your music a.k.a. poetry is the truth. Inspired!!!!

And to all my visual artist friends it was so goooood to see y'all again and make new friends!!!!!!!!

To anyone who came in and showed us love, thank you!!!!!

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Friday Night we will be at @bloomonfranklin starti

Friday Night we will be at @bloomonfranklin starting at 7pm in Tampa. Come catch the music, the art, the vibes and bring home some memories 🥰 #thepigcowtopusproject

OG Pigcowtopus! Storytime. In 2016 I started expl

OG Pigcowtopus! Storytime.

In 2016 I started exploring digital art. I had just self published my first children's book and I was interested in pursuing my craft, just for fun, with an open mind, but i did not think i could make and sell physical artwork. But I thought, if I make a little to fund my classroom, it would be cool. And if I write some books for my classroom, even better. I love digital creation and it taught me a lot about myself and what I wanted to draw. I drew for friends and family and kept trying new things from hair bows to jewelry to photos of my digital art.

One day, I asked my husband what I should draw, and he responded, Draw a pig, a cow and an octopus. I imagined he wanted me to draw these animals in a mad chase scene, but I instead grew a creature from my imagination like a mad scientist. He didn't stick right away, but this was the first drawing. I used all the Gimp tools. I explored and experimented until I felt comfortable creating physical pieces and teaching myself how to paint and color again.

Seven years later, I am doing the thing I love and sharing my art and poetry and stories with the community and I am just so proud of the persistence and growth. And the many leaps of faith we've had to take. Sometimes We float, sometimes We fall. We took so many baby steps over the years and are still in the beginning of our journey. I love to share my ideas because I know a lot of you love to be creative.

I say this all to say, Draw what you love. Draw what brings you joy. Draw just for you. Even if you are not ready. Even if you don't get far, let out your creations. Create what you love, whether it is art, food, dance, sculpture, fabric, words, movement, love. Be a mad scientist and discover the power of your imagination. Inspire the character within!

Thanks for following along.

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Do you see what I see? Black and gold mermaid just

Do you see what I see? Black and gold mermaid just flowed out as I listened to this album...putting it back in the rotation because it has been too long. I removed my vocals and left Alicia's from the recording 😅 but yeah... Stunning original art now available on the website. Just imagine putting it in a vintage frame and hanging it in your space. Link in bio. Free shipping. #thepigcowtopusproject

Wanted to take the time to say thank you to my Win

Wanted to take the time to say thank you to my Winter Haven family. I love growing with you and seeing you each year! Can you believe I showed up 3 years ago on that corner ❤️🤣 Thank you for all of the love. I am so excited to send a bit of happiness and hope to your homes with our art and pouches and poems. We will be back April 15th!

Anyway, for my new followers, welcome! My name is Christine, and my husband Russ and I love meeting new faces and sharing our art, imagination and stories with you all!!! I am so happy to connect and share light and love.

Thank you for believing in our dreams and sending a like, a follow, or by taking home a dose of color and vibrancy!!! You are amazing!!! Keep shining, growing and inspire the character within!!!!

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Come find us in Central Park in Winter Haven, FL a

Come find us in Central Park in Winter Haven, FL and flip through our original Watercolors. One of a kind art at its finest! We also have some one of a kind paintings and painting pouches. We will be there until 4pm. #thepigcowtopusproject

Come find us on the corner by the car show in Wint

Come find us on the corner by the car show in Winter Haven Central Park until I pm! #thepigcowtopusproject

Come see our new work at Central Park in Winter Ha

Come see our new work at Central Park in Winter Haven courtesy of Victor Smith Law Group and Ridge Art Association. Saturday and Sunday 10-4 ❤️ These are framed in the rack. #thepigcowtopusproject #winterhavenfl #weekendtodo #floridatodo #supportlocalart #supportcreators

I will have a few new mermaids in the rack this we

I will have a few new mermaids in the rack this weekend at Central Park Art Fest in Winter Haven. She is 9x12. #watercolor #mermaid #mermayiscoming #thepigcowtopusproject

Meet us at our spot this weekend in Winter Haven 😊 Same spot on the corner of Central. #floridatodo #weekendplans #tampabaytodo #floridaarrist #shoplocal #supportcreators

Spent the day at Dunedin Myth Con with some awesom

Spent the day at Dunedin Myth Con with some awesome folks. And sold a few originals. Thanks to everyone who stopped by as well as the pups who gave us puppy kisses. Ready to go home and snuggle 🥰 #thepigcowtopusproject

This song has kept my heart over the years. Keep o

This song has kept my heart over the years. Keep on rising. Layer after layer. Detail after detail. Your presence holds more power and comfort than you know. The first stages of growth happen where no one can see. #thepigcowtopusproject #whimsicalart #keepgrowing #keepreaching #keeprising

Working on some small dryads today in between chor

Working on some small dryads today in between chores and such. Still a few final touches, but I should be done with these soon. So much detail 🙂 These strong, feminine, powerful beings are waking up to start a new day, a new season, a grand rising. I am heading off to bed! #thepigcowtopusproject

Good morning!!!! I updated my site with the 8x10 a

Good morning!!!! I updated my site with the 8x10 and 9x12 watercolor pieces I have ready to go. Finally taking the time to get my square site up has been nice and will be easier for me to update in the future. For now I am doing small releases until I get a handle on it. Shipping is free! DM me with any questions or site issues! Snag them up before I bring them to an event this weekend! Link in bio.

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Remember when I said honor your tears and then vis

Remember when I said honor your tears and then visualize your rise! My therapist said thinking about what you are going to do for a while before making a plan for the first step is part of the process! Love and light! Clearing my drafts 🥰 #thepigcowtopusproject #christinesamad #whimsicalart

This man right here has my heart and is the best s

This man right here has my heart and is the best supporter, collaborator, lover, husband, best friend ever. Period. This weekend was hot! Thank you to everyone who came in and spent some time, listened to our imagination and were kind humans. Special thank you to anyone who bought a sticker, patch, poem, bookmark, book and of course, original one of a kind painting or sculpture. You made our dayssss. To all my new artist friends, you all are rockstars! To everyone online encouraging us, you are a light. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by good artist souls and I was soaking in all of the talent and inspiration. Spending the time this week to refuel and ship out orders. I will also be dropping a bunch of watercolors on the site this week, which I know some of you have been so patient for. So I will let you know when!!!!

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Rise and Shine! Getting ready for day 2 of the Blo

Rise and Shine! Getting ready for day 2 of the Bloomin Arts Fest on the main streets of Bartow until 4pm today. Come see the new work in person and take home something special to brighten up your space and your day. Don't forget to look up! I will be live painting again today. #thepigcowtopusproject

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