Hi I am mos! I paint landscapes and portraits in acrylics and digital paint with a focus on light and color. I take commissions and sell my work on my website! # I stream every Sunday at 6PM PST ...and maybe some random streams in between! # [Monkeyonstrike.com](http://www.monkeyonstrike.com) * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/monkeyonstrike) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/monkeyonstrike/) * [mos@monkeyonstrike.com](mailto=mos@monkeyonstrike.com)

I go by mos (which is pronounced like moss) which is short for Monkey on Strike. I used to stream every day in 2015, then I worked with Adobe, got hired at Twitch, and started streaming less. I decided to stream regularly again in 2021! The aim of this channel is to create a positive space for artists and art enthusiasts. I want to share my process to show that anyone can create. I hope to inspire you and find inspiration from you! * Please keep it positive and constructive. * Be nice to other humans. * Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, assholes, and any other riff raff.

**Can I commission you? Buy your work??** > Yes that would be awesome! Feel free to email me at mos@monkeyonstrike.com for commission inquiries on my digital paintings. I don't take many commissions though. I also sell my work on **[monkeyonstrike.com](http://www.monkeyonstrike.com)** **....meatballs?** > Aren't we all just meatballs made of stardust? It's a fun way to say that we are all made of star stuff, just sacks of meat of mostly water. My emotes are little meatballs. **What happened to the wig?** > I used to run a PG channel trying to embody the good vibes of Bob Ross. I still strive to have a chill factor to my channel but I probably will not be putting on a fake afro anytime soon. This is also not a PG channel anymore. >:) **Didn't you used to work for Twitch?** > Yes! I joined the Creative team in 2015 as a community marketing manager. A role was made for me to help officially launch Creative to support creative broadcasters. I ran contests, charity events and influencer campaigns, along with the artist alley and gallery at Twitchcon. I left in 2019 to focus on my health and my art. **Do you have recommendations for drawing supplies?** > I've put together **[this Amazon List for drawing](https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFCK55PCK3UMA5TDPSQSGRWIBUFQ/3SNM7KSIXKYGJ?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=monkonstri-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9773d39527d92e7d55e8f269545398f7&camp=1789&creative=9325)**. For about $50 you can have a high quality drawing setup that I use. There's also a great Wacom tablet that I started on for about $200. *If you purchase through the link it supports me!*

I've also started playing around with music! You can find my tunes on all major music platforms under Monkey On Strike. Find me on **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/y6nxdzsx3ewq1c28j01mebjvf?si=eb38ef86945d4fec), [Itunes](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/monkey-on-strike/1593526967)**, Amazon Music, and more! * [Dinosaurs Don't Believe in Meteors](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/monkeyonstrike/dinosaurs-dont-believe-in-meteors) : Some chill electronic music and 80s inspired songs. * [Grip it and Rip it and Bust](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/monkeyonstrike/grip-it-and-rip-it-and-bust) : A silly album including some songs I commissioned.

Your support is super appreciated but absolutely not necessary. When you watch, chat, or check out my work on social media and my website it supports me! If you are interested in going above and beyond you can: * Subscribe to get some meatball emotes! * **[Tip me with this link!](https://streamelements.com/monkeyonstrike/tip)** * Buy something fun for me off of **[my wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TXXZDMDYHIGF?ref_=wl_share&_encoding=UTF8&tag=monkonstri-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1fb49a574e290f4a90ae67d2441146eb&camp=1789&creative=9325)** * **[Buy something for yourself on Amazon using my link!](https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=monkonstri-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=bf560fdc4a44b8b2c0f018cb76544a38&camp=1789&creative=9325)** *If you purchase through my Amazon links, it supports me through Amazon Associates with a tiny commission!* * **[Buy prints of my work off my website!](http://www.monkeyonstrike.com)**