welcome in! i'm erin. or bun. and now that you're here, *you're* a bun! yah, we're all buns. don't overthink it. we’re all about uplifting, creative, wholesome, and inclusive energy here - we just wanna vibe together and make some art, ok? if you're about that life, hang out a bit and get frickin inspired. along with painting in acrylics, on stream you'll catch me experimenting with gouache paints, creating monthly spreads in my bullet journal, making emotes and stream elements in procreate, and gaming occasionally. common topics i enjoy yapping about include any and all things canadian, internet and pop culture, tea (the drinking and spilling of), movies and media, snowboarding, running, and dogs. want to learn more about me and my ever-changing artistic journey? check out my bio on my website [here](https://erinbunpaints.com/pages/about-the-artist-erin).

>**Tuesdays, 2pm PST** 🎨 >>5pm EST, 10pm GMT >**Thursdays, 2pm PST** 🎨 >>5pm EST, 10pm GMT >**Sundays, 11am PST** 🎮 >>2pm EST, 7pm GMT check out the [schedule page](https://www.twitch.tv/erinbunpaints/schedule) to automatically convert these times to your time zone. for a detailed weekly schedule updated with content plans for each stream, join the [bun discord](https://discord.gg/EK27Jx5)!

**art shop** [erinbunpaints.com](https://erinbunpaints.com/collections) original paintings, prints, stickers, plushies, merchandise *current status: OPEN!* **commissions** [erinbunpaints.com/pages/commissions](https://erinbunpaints.com/pages/commissions) custom acrylic paintings offered in a variety of sizes *current status: OPEN (booking for late May)

**watching me live** is support in itself, so thank you for being here! ♡ **purchasing my art** is the best way to support me, while also giving you something pretty to look at. if you're into what i create, check out my [art shop](https://erinbunpaints.com/collections). **gifts via my [thone wishlist](https://throne.com/erinbunpaints)** are an easy way to send me something physical! i try to keep my wishlist art/stream related, but there are some personal gifties in there too. **tips/donations** are a great way to support me directly, as they enable me to continue to stream and pursue my career in art. they are absolutely never expected, but always appreciated. - streamelements (donation appears in-stream, text-to-speech enabled for $1+): [https://streamelements.com/erinbunpaints/tip](https://streamelements.com/erinbunpaints/tip) - paypal: [paypal.me/erinbunpaints](https://paypal.me/erinbunpaints) - interac e-transfer for my canadian pals: erinbunpaints@gmail.com **subscribing on twitch** for [a small monthly fee](https://subs.twitch.tv/erinbunpaints) or [for free with amazon prime](https://gaming.amazon.com/links/twitch/manage) financially supports me while giving you benefits on twitch! enjoy ad free viewing, custom channel emotes, and a shiny subscriber badge to show that you're a supporter. to subscribe for free, check out step by step instructions [here](tinyurl.com/linktwitchprime). free subscriptions do not renew automatically, so make sure to resubscribe each month to myself or another creator - it's free dangit! even if not for me, pls use it to support the cause of jeff bezos not purchasing another mega yacht.

you can find me under @erinbunpaints literally [everywhere](http://linktr.ee/erinbunpaints). here's a lil breakdown with direct links: **youtube** *[youtube.com/erinbunpaints](https://www.youtube.com/erinbunpaints)* past step by step painting tutorials, all full length and un-cut. might make other video content soon idk **instagram** *[instagram.com/erinbunpaints](https://www.instagram.com/erinbunpaints)* my painting tutorial designs, completed commissions, personal artwork, bullet journal spreads, and the very occasional photo of myself when i'm feelin cute **discord** *[discord Invite](https://discord.com/invite/EK27Jx5)* stay connected with me and the community while i'm off stream - art share/help/resources, general chatting, gaming, movie nights, creative co-working (where i go to vibe out and paint while others create/work/chill, text only chat) **facebook** *[facebook.com/erinbunpaints](https://www.facebook.com/erinbunpaints)* the best place to see/RSVP for live free painting tutorials, and read long rambling detailed updates from me every now and then **tiktok** *[tiktok.com/@erinbunpaints](https://www.tiktok.com/@erinbunpaints)* i've literally never posted but this is where i will if i ever do

**full list of detailed rules [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LU7_Pe1cuDAo6nJCqV68jt8_RhNHtLYUWTl-Mu6P0Yc/).** overall if you are a good human bean and listen to/respect me and the bun mods, you'll be just fine! if you have questions, always feel free to ask. speedrun a ban by discriminating or being disrespectful in any way, testing limits, being creepy. bun mods and i will not hesitate to bonk based on a *bad vibe™*

## next free step by step acrylic painting tutorial [friday march 29, 5pm PST](https://www.facebook.com/events/1205631290408859/) ## about tutorials since may 2020 i have been livestreaming free step by step painting tutorials (i call them 'toots' for short hehe) to encourage people around the world to discover painting. there's no experience necessary, i demonstrate on my own blank canvas from start to finish over about a two hour period, and i leave time between each step to answer questions and chat. collect your supplies and paint along, recreate my design using a different medium, or use my stream as motivation to work on your own creative project! as a self-taught artist, i'm a firm believer that anyone can paint when given some light guidance and a lil confidence boost. relax, trust the process, and focus on enjoying the experience of creating ♡ ## private group tutorials looking for your next virtual team building event, birthday party activity, or fun way to connect with friends? book a group painting tutorial with me [here](https://erinbunpaints.com/pages/private-group-step-by-step-acrylic-painting-tutorials)! ## my materials - 16 x 20 canvas - acrylic paints: red, yellow, phthalo blue, black, white - brushes: large flat, medium round, small round - cup of paint water - towel or paper towel