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Kayla Macedo

@artbymacedo

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🌞 chicago based artist ⭑ illustrator
Mini pet portraits, mail club + more ⬇️

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“conversations in the girls bathroom” ❤️ this one is near and dear to my heart as one of my favorite things about being a girl is the conversations you encounter in the girls bathroom. the energy is always welcoming and supportive no matter what conversation is going on. it’s meant to be chaotic to the eye as I’m sure many are aware of how hectic a girls bathroom can be at the club on a saturday night.

there’s lots of details all done intentionally so come take a peek up close at this fun acrylic painting at the girlhood exhibition on Nov. 2nd from 6-9pm @amber.agave along with other gorgeous pieces from many talented girlies. I’ll be sharing a process video of this one soon so be on the lookout of that. ❤️
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#girlhood #girlhoodart #art #acrylicpainting #artist #painting #girlhoodpainting by @artbymacedo

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2 years ago

It’s my birthday today and what better way to celebrate by releasing a set of prints of my recent painting. There are only 45, all numbered, signed and 30% of all proceeds will be donated to @mw_bondfund, an organization that helps families affected by ICE. Thank you for loving this piece as much as I do. I’m so glad you can have it in your home now. Dm me if you are interested in purchasing a print 🖤
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#acrylicpainting #illustrator #latinaartist by @artbymacedo

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10 months ago

This was a long time in the making, and it’s a special one. It is a short story of unconditional love, and the lengths we go to for our loved ones, even when they are slowly slipping away from us.
This story is dedicated to my dog Yoshi, who passed away back in September of 2025. I started writing it over a year ago, when he began to get sick. I didn’t touch this story for a few months after losing him, but I finally got to finish it. And I’m so glad I did because although he is no longer by my side, he forever lives in this book. Im so happy to have published my very first book and to be able to share it with you all.
I am going to be hosting a book signing event @pinkowlcafe on Saturday April 25th, and I would love if you could make it! It is a free event. I will have other artwork on display and there will be coffee available for purchase as well. It will be a fun time to drink some coffee, read and connect with art or others. Swipe to see the info flyer for more details. Cheers! ☕️ 📕
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#bookillustrator #traditionalillustration #humanmadeart by @artbymacedo

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6 months ago

POV you’re cool and sign up for my October’s mail club 🌞

4x6 postcard print!

Sticker sheet!!

Sign up anytime in October, link in bio 🧡

#chicagoillustrator #latinaartist #mailclubsubscription #stationaryartist #artistinchicago by @artbymacedo

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I’m so glad you’re here! 🙂‍↕️🫶

#latinaartist #chicagoillustrator #petportraitartist #liveillustrator #childrensbookillustrator by @artbymacedo

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This Saturday I’ll be at Rally for Rescues Fall Fest illustrating pumpkin themed pet portraits 🌞 thank you to @pawsandclawscatrescue for the invite and for hosting! Swipe to the end for the info flyer & hopefully I’ll see y’all there 🧡

#chicagoartist #chicagoillustrator #watercolorillustrations #liveillustration #petportraitart by @artbymacedo

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Had the best time live illustrating some furry friends at Puppies & Pilates! Thanks to @pendrychicago for having me 🌞

Come find me at Rally for Rescues this Saturday where I will also be live illustrating!

#chicagoillustrator #latinaartist #artistinchicago #liveartist #watercolori̇llustrati̇on by @artbymacedo

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Every month you’ll receive a limited edition 4x6 postcard print, limited edition sticker sheet, and a letter inspired by all the mundane and exciting things Mowgli (my 5 month old mini dachshund) encounters on his walks. Every month I will also be donating 10% of proceeds to an animal shelter. Subscribe to the Paw Paw Post to get something fun in the mail every month and to help out furry friends in need 🫶
Sign up any time in October to receive this Halloween themed postcard print and sticker sheet. Link in bio 🌞

#chicagoillustrator #latinaartist #artistinchicago #petillustration #watercolorillustration by @artbymacedo

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Kicking off October with #peachtober26oak , online orders & an 8x10 commission of Ruffles 🐶 let’s see if I can stick with #peachtober all month 🍂

#traditionalart #chicagoillustrator #petportraitartist by @artbymacedo

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17 days ago

October please be as good as September 🌞

#latinaartist #illustratorinchicago #artistinchicago #petportraits #monthinthelifeofanillustrator by @artbymacedo

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I’m Kayla, an artist + illustrator based in Chicago who loves focusing on creating nostalgic and humorous art that is a reflection to the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Thanks for watching 🌞

#illustrator #artistinchicago #fyp #traditionalart #chicagoillustrator by @artbymacedo

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[SOLD]“Bubbles” 5x7 watercolor and ink | starting bid is $10 | bidding ends 10.2.26 at 6pm
Comment your bids!
Shipping (US only) +$5

The 4th piece to my “When We Were Kids” series. It is inspired by all things fun + growing up as a Mexican American in the early 2000s.

#latinaartist #chicagoillustrator #artistinchicago #nostalgicart #paintingwithwatercolor by @artbymacedo

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