Paintings by Ceren McKay

02/13/2026

Today's lesson: The Speed of Art (vs. The Speed of Shipping)

The fact: I am a one-woman show, not a teleportation service. While my brain works at the speed of light, the physical reality of high-quality, made-to-order designer wearables involves production time and actual trucks driving across the continent.

The fix: Let’s be real. If you are looking for a physical Valentine’s Day gift today, you are officially living on the edge. Unless you have a time machine or a very motivated carrier pigeon, a package isn't arriving by tomorrow. To save your reputation, I’ve activated the "I definitely didn’t forget" emergency button: Digital Gift Cards are now live at CerenMcKay.com. It hits the inbox instantly, and you look like a visionary who planned this all along. No shipping, no sweat, just pure art.
https://cerenmckay.com/product/gift-card

Are you the person who has gifts wrapped in November, or are you currently staring at this post hoping for a miracle?

Pros, what’s the funniest "is it too late to order?" message you’ve ever received from a frantic customer?

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Everything in the Heartease collection begins right here on my easel. I spent weeks layering these strokes to capture a specific feeling of movement and energy before it ever became a design you can wear.

Watching the transition from a flat painting to a 360 degree wearable statement is my favorite part of the process. It is about taking fine art out of the gallery and bringing it into your everyday rhythm.

Every piece is made to order and designed to be inclusive for every body.

Explore the full collection at CerenMcKay.com

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

I'm starting this series for those of you who have any interest in painting but are currently paralyzed by the fear of actually touching the canvas. If you’ve ever looked at a blank surface and felt a wave of pure panic, you’re in the right place.

I’ll be covering some essential tips to keep your painting journey smooth, fun, and not a sticky, dried-brush nightmare, all while laughing at the chaos together.

Follow me if you want to be a part of this journey and share your beautiful (or chaotic) creations. (Or just to laugh at ours…) No judgment here! 😄

Today’s Lesson:

The Fact: Acrylics are basically the track stars of the art world. They dry in a blink, and if you aren't ready, your beautiful blend becomes a permanent textured wall.

The Fix: Keep a misting bottle in one hand and your coffee in the other. A tiny spray of water over your palette or canvas buys you those precious extra minutes to blend before the paint decides it's finished. Just... try not to mist your coffee by accident.

Tell me now:
If you’re a beginner: What is the one thing about painting that scares you the most?
If you're a pro: What's the one "mistake" you wish you'd known about sooner?
If you’re just here for the chaos: On a scale of 1 to "I just misted my latte," how's your day going?

02/05/2026

Guess which one is ChatGPT/ Gemini? 😅

Okay fine, I joined the trend 😅 But I did it with both Gemini and ChatGPT.
What I do might be a little too obvious in the one on the right.
Can you tell which AI made which caricature?
Post yours in the comments and let us guess what you do. 😄🙌

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

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01/30/2026

Sometimes the walls (or the bed!) just need a bit more soul. I’ve always believed that the things we surround ourselves with should reflect the layers of who we are.
No mass production, no corporate fluff. Just abstract expressions turned into functional pieces for your space.
Everything is made to order to keep things intentional and reduce waste.
Tap the link in my bio to see how these abstract pieces can transform your favorite corner. Shipping across the States and Canada.

01/10/2026

01/08/2026

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Slow fashion means quality over quantity, people over profits, and art over everything. 🌿 We are building a community for the art lovers, the underground spirits, and everyone who believes style has no boundaries. 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you for supporting an independent artist and choosing mindful, inclusive style.

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