Art

I am an artist and writer.

Though I’m not in the creative department at work, making art is a core part of who I am outside of my role as a strategist. I am an illustrator first and foremost, working mostly digitally on Procreate nowadays. I have also dabbled in creative writing and ceramics. My work typically investigates themes of queer womanhood, mental health, friendship, and Catholicism.

The Side Hustle: Custom Portraits

I draw custom portraits of pets and families! Check out my work on Instagram @caitlinomalleyart, or commission a portrait with this form.

I paint people, too! 👩🏽&zwj;❤️&zwj;👨🏽 I created this piece for my lovely future siblings-in-law, Janelle and Myasha, as a wedding gift. They celebrated their big day this weekend, and I loved being able to capture a little of their love in this p

This sweet goofy girl is Luna 🌝💫 Luna is a Southwestern pup, and her portrait colors were inspired by the Arizona desert landscape 🌵 I finished this piece with a moon and stars to reference her celestial name ✨ Yet another pup who was an absolute

Sweet Henry ✨ With this custom portrait, I really tried to capture the quirky and gentle energy of this little buddy. His family requested jasmine and mango details as a decorative nod to their South Indian household. I love adding personal details t

I’m bringing back the art account, with a newly refreshed purpose!

During the very beginning of the pandemic, I began taking portrait commissions from friends and family - creating custom illustrations of families, couples, dogs, cats - even g

Personal Illustration

Drawing was my first love. I use both traditional and digital media. I primarily draw portraits, but I doodle all sorts of things. Browse some of my pieces below.

Christine and Elenita

Darby + Kenny

Mother/Daughter Painting (Copy)

Samuel in the Desert

Loch Embrace

Deanna's Dog Family Portrait

Family Portrait for COVID Relief - The Gazdiks

Meryl the Cat

Pet Portrait for COVID Relief - May 2020

Riley and Me #2

Little Women - Meg March

Little Women - Jo March

Little Women - Beth March

Little Women - Amy March

Shelter in Place (Copy)

East Bay Backyard Birds

#ToonMe

Laura

Floating

Woman and Cat

Floating 2

Outside of writing for work, I write opinion pieces and poetry (which will hopefully be published soon). My work has been featured as a Medium Featured Story, and I have also been featured as a guest writer for We Are Next's weekly advice email. Check out my writing by clicking one of the links below.

Ceramics is a relatively new endeavor for me — I started taking classes with Joshua Margolis at the JCCSF in April 2018. I create what I call "illustrated pottery” using sgraffito carving + painting techniques.