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Delicate art of nature with the ethereal embodiment of the feminine soul by artist, April M. Harris It's almost meditative and relaxing.
For me, art is a form of expression where we can reimagine the world in a more vibrant and magical way. I try to create work that raises up the good things in life focusing on beautiful flowers and plants, animals and creatures real and imagined and the fantastical. I like to tell stories from imaginary places inspired by the world God created. Creative-minded, spiritual, with a heart full of fire
01/01/2026
Happy New Year! First
10/05/2025
09/12/2025
New episode in this series!
Business Need-To-Knows | The iSpot Mentorship: Session 3 | Starting at 45
Business Need-To-Knows | The iSpot Mentorship: Session 3 | Starting at 45 In this series I'm taking the steps for the first time to follow a long-time dream of working as an illustrator. This episode I walk through my experience wi...
09/07/2025
New artwork!
Fisher Apple — INKEDAPRIL A high-quality print, meticulously signed by the artist April Harris, depicts a fisher price vintage Apple toy for babies.
09/05/2025
The next episode of this series is on YouTube!
Positioning & Promoting Your Work | The iSpot Mentorship: Session 2 | Starting at 45
Positioning & Promoting Your Work | The iSpot Mentorship: Session 2 | Starting at 45 In this series I'm taking the steps for the first time to follow a long-time dream of working as an illustrator. This episode I walk through my experience wi...
09/01/2025
I’m uploading some recent work onto the website! This one is lovely for those who enjoy cozy fall vibes ☕️🍓✨
Between the Pages of Time — INKEDAPRIL 8×10 high-quality print, carefully signed by the artist, April Harris. This digital painting depicts a cozy cottage witch nestled comfortably in the sturdy branches of a large oak tree. She sits peacefully with her cat familiar, enjoying a quiet moment of tea and fresh strawberries while immersing ...
08/28/2025
Second episode of this series is out today!
Preparing for the meeting + Self Assessment | The iSpot Mentorship: Session 1 | Starting at 45 In this series I'm taking the steps for the first time to follow a long-time dream of working as an illustrator. This episode I walk through how I self-asses...
08/22/2025
I’ve been working on some fun things and want to share my experiences with this new journey with you all!
An adventure into professional illustration at an older age In this series I'm taking the steps for the first time to follow a long-time dream of working as an illustrator. This year I have taken various steps forward...
07/22/2025
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April Harris (@inkedapril) I’m sharing my 10 year olds creations! He builds these original creatures and I’m in awe!
07/21/2025
I’m a local Alabama artist, starting up a Substack! Going to be interesting!I will be sharing podcast stuff, blogs, art etc. come follow!
April Harris | Substack I’m a multifaceted creative, passionately curious and forever learning. I host and produce a podcast called "Art Talk with April" to support and celebrate the creative journeys of other artists.
07/09/2025
Detail shots of this experiment in procreate! I’m using the brushes by another artist (I’ll have to look it up!) I typically use 2 different brushes, a pencil brush and a watercolor brush. Then eraser or course… but that’s what I use AND it’s the same textures and techniques I would use traditionally.
That’s purposeful. It’s a consistency of medium and subject matter that really helps me continue to improve my style.
I have used various brushes from different creators, but it’s always a pencil and a watercolor combination that I use throughout. I’ve played with some organic brushes for leaves, branches, grass but those aren’t as good as creating it originally vs a “stamp”, just isn’t varied enough.
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07/08/2025
Last episode is out tonight for Season 6! Go check out part 1 and 2 with the amazing holliconger !
Season 6 | Episode 14: Interview with Artist Holli Conger Part 2 — INKEDAPRIL Holli Conger speaks with April Harris of Art Talk with April, about her journey as an artist, illustrator, and licensing artist. Holli shares the ups and downs of finding her niche, changing course and exploring many different channels and media to be a successful creative. Working with agents, the
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I am an artist, illustrator and designer located in Hoover, AL. I grew up playing with fairy creatures and chasing butterflies in the small town of Prattville, AL. I loved to play outside and climb in the creek behind my childhood home. When it would rain, my brother and I could play in the rain for hours. I always loved the sound of rain on the leaves as I sat beneath them. I have always loved to draw and went into art classes in high school. It was the one subject that I could make all A's in and it truly helped me through those tough teenage years. I then graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a degree in Graphic Design. I have been a graphic designer throughout my professional career, but have always leaned on the illustrative side. At night, once my little ones go to bed, I pull out my art supplies and get to work.
For me, art is a form of expression where we can re-imagine the world in a more vibrant and magical way. I like to tell stories through my art, from imaginary places inspired by our world to exploring healing through my own personal spiritual journey.
For a long time I struggled against following what I thought others would want me to do (people pleasing) vs. doing what I knew I was meant to do. It’s sad to say that I see this struggle all around. We’re often told to not follow our passions, but in today’s world there are doors open to us that never existed before…mainly through technology and the internet. I hope that through my work and journey, I can inspire and motivate others to take this journey too.