Al Polston

⭐️ STORE OPENING ⭐️

SEPTEMBER 18th for Patrons

SEPTEMBER 19th for the general public

The store will be open! There will be new stickers, all my zines, new paintings, and my remaining prints. This is somewhat a clear out sale as well as a light drop of new paintings.

Patrons pledging $4 and above will receive a 20% discount code to be announced in a separate post. This EXCLUDES original paintings but applies to all other items.

Previews of available paintings wi...

Covid and the West

I went to the Chicago MCR concert earlier this month and as I was standing in the massive crowd I knew if I wasn't already sick I was going to be sick. The second I got home wouldn't you know it - I got covid. I had a southwest roadtrip planned a week and some change later and I desperately didn't want to miss it, so it was probably the first time ever I've rested so much when sick. By some miracle I did get better in time. Since it was a camping situation, it was easy to isolate even in my s...

Naming Our New Horse and His Diagnosis

Back in late June we adopted a free horse and I made a video introducing him. He came to me from who I now know is a horribly dishonest individual - so his origins are unknown despite the information I gave in the video. All I do know is he came to me emaciated and incontinent, which is a very uncommon issue in horses.

We decided to call him Cigar, Hunter picked it out and I often like using names he picks.

Shortly after his arrival I had the vet out to give him an overall exam ...

July Sketchbook

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June Sketchbook

A rather controversial sketch from my video discussing my dog attack. Many people felt like I didn't have the right to judge an entire breed by my own experience. Others agreed and had their own story to tell about this breed. At the end of the day, it's about responsible ownership and breeding for good characteristics. Often we talk about Pugs and French bulldogs as immoral and cruel to breed for their fl...

May Sketchbook

Many apologies for how late these monthly sketchbook uploads are. I'll be catching up to where we are now, so without further ado - here is May!

I often bring my sketchbook with me when I'm out, even if it doesnt make sense. I had my sketchbook at a bar when visiting Los Angeles and I like to have friends draw in my sketchbook. Here is a little sketch by our friend Spock. 2025-07-18 22:35:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Sketch Video Ideas

I’m planning ahead for some of my midweek sketch videos and want your input! Put a theme, word, concept, animal, etc in the comments and the ones with the most likes I’ll consider.

Hens & National Parks Animals

Here are the scans for the last two draw video pages!

Falling In Love At The Duck Party

Artwork from todays sketch video Falling In Love At The Duck Party

Toads and Cherries

Scan from today's sketching video - feel free to ask any questions about supplies, process, or anything else from the video today!

Something Finished Something in Progress

Hello! I’ve been a bit quiet on all my platforms — I’ve been traveling and then got sick. My usual follow up to a good time. I’ll be uploading videos to my YouTube again soon and here are some paintings I’ve been working on. The angus cow is a gift for a local farmer and the horse is using the colors leftover from the angus painting.

I’m hoping to feel better soon and get back to making more 🫡

April Sketchbook

Duck Season

A little sneak peak of April's sketchbook pages as well as a little life update.

I was not going to hatch any baby chicks or ducks this year since I wanted to focus on garden projects and improving the bird yard and facilities before adding more. BUT... a friend of mine is a member of a community garden in the city. They have a flock of birds of their own and wanted to add ducks to it and asked if I had any. I ended up caving (very easily) because with this I have the excuse of "well, t...

Donkey

Prairie Prince

Higher resolution upload of my piece Prairie Prince

March Wrap Up

It has been a busy month. With the weather getting warmer I've been working to prep my garden this year. I've been hauling in compost to amend my garden beds, fill them up with dirt, and getting plants in the ground before things get hot. The sooner I can plant trees and bushes the better they will adapt and I won't have the baby them as much during the summer. So far I'e planted three blueberry bushes, a new (and third) cherry bush, and a serviceberry tree. Aside from new additions I need to...

Painting Progress

Early photos and progress of my newest painting. This was a long abandoned idea I decided to pick up today. I started with a sketch and some acrylic border on wood panel almost a year ago. So picking it up today I’m painting over it in oil.

The extra limb was added because of a change in pose in the sketch, but the other limb showing through in the sketch seemed like an interesting idea. It plays into the theme for this piece that explores duality.

Sketchbook Update

Some pages from the sketchbook lately - exploring desert themes and pronghorns

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Q&A Extended Cut

Pronghorn Painting Preview

My newest painting. I still need to photograph it but here it is! Below are some progress shots

Tattoo Flash - Prairie

Tattoo flash with western themes!
As a patreon member you can take this flash to your own artist to get a tattoo. Also, for non members a one time purchase will grant you permission to use all 4 designs.

***These flash pieces are non-exclusive, meaning anyone who is a member or purchases can use the design, so they will not be one of a kind and will remain available even after used by an individual.