FortHouse Studios | Illustration | Portland, Maine

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FortHouse Studios

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Ski Dog

Ski Dog

If at First You Don't Succeed

If at First You Don't Succeed

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Sleeping Lion

Sleeping Lion

Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs

Dog Park

Dog Park

Fishing

Fishing

Three Blind Mice

Three Blind Mice

Mouth

Mouth

Dinos Distracted by Devices

Dinos Distracted by Devices

Campfire

Campfire

Alien Safari

Alien Safari

Mischief

Mischief

Kitchen

Kitchen

Marine Moose

Marine Moose

Jousting Armadillo

Jousting Armadillo

Escape Fate

Escape Fate

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Banjo

Banjo

Kazoo ORCAstra

Kazoo ORCAstra

Brewery

Brewery

Spiky and Pop

Spiky and Pop

Tandem

Tandem

Roar!

Roar!

sledding

sledding

Heimlich

Heimlich

children fo the world

children fo the world

Bunnies in Space

Bunnies in Space

Happy New Year 2020

Happy New Year 2020

Things on a Leash

Things on a Leash

Sculptural Illustration

Porcupine Pencil Holder

Porcupine Pencil Holder

Moose

Moose

Elephant

Elephant

Rhino

Rhino

Lion

Lion

Penguin

Penguin

White Rabbit

White Rabbit

Bigfoot

Bigfoot

Croc

Croc

Gwyn

Gwyn

The studio assistant was very good at work today. New stickers will be in the shop soon, I’ll keep you posted. Until then, they are currently available @second_rodeo_coffee_maine. Check them out, have a yummy drink, chow down on a breakfast sandwich. (I recommend the special. *ask for bluebs, trust me*)

The studio assistant was very good at work today. New stickers will be in the shop soon, I’ll keep you posted. Until then, they are currently available @second_rodeo_coffee_maine. Check them out, have a yummy drink, chow down on a breakfast sandwich. (I recommend the special. *ask for bluebs, trust me*)

How to draw a snail! #howtodraw #drawwithme

How to draw a snail! #howtodraw #drawwithme

How to draw a moose, the FortHouse way!
#howtodraw #moose

How to draw a moose, the FortHouse way!
#howtodraw #moose

Fail. Oh well. Everything is content.

Fail. Oh well. Everything is content.

Elephant doodle. #howtodraw

Elephant doodle. #howtodraw

How to draw a lobster, the FortHouse way! I’d love to see your lobsters, so don’t forget to tag @forthouse 😊. All ages encouraged 😁.
#howtodraw #lobster

How to draw a lobster, the FortHouse way! I’d love to see your lobsters, so don’t forget to tag @forthouse 😊. All ages encouraged 😁.
#howtodraw #lobster

Thank you Second Rodeo Horsies! 🤠

Thank you Second Rodeo Horsies! 🤠

Distracted/Undistracted installed at Tufts University!
#tufts #tuftsuniversity

Distracted/Undistracted installed at Tufts University!
#tufts #tuftsuniversity

Studio tour and quick update.
Finally cleaned up and organized, should be a much better use of the space. Already feels more functional. #Inspired #artstudio #studiotour #artist #artistlife

Studio tour and quick update.
Finally cleaned up and organized, should be a much better use of the space. Already feels more functional. #Inspired #artstudio #studiotour #artist #artistlife

I have great studio assistants. 😊

I have great studio assistants. 😊

Sexy Lighthouse Mechanic. This was inspired by the Megan Fox scene in Transformers when she was working on the car.
#transformers #meganfox #lighthouse #mechanic #girlmechanic

Sexy Lighthouse Mechanic. This was inspired by the Megan Fox scene in Transformers when she was working on the car.
#transformers #meganfox #lighthouse #mechanic #girlmechanic

Sexy Lighthouse Fireman. This series was originally inspired by the cliché sexy fireman and lighthouse calendars. Thought it would be silly to combine the two and make my own. First edition prints available before they make it into the shops. DM for details.
#fireman #firemancalendar #lighthousecalendar

Sexy Lighthouse Fireman. This series was originally inspired by the cliché sexy fireman and lighthouse calendars. Thought it would be silly to combine the two and make my own. First edition prints available before they make it into the shops. DM for details.
#fireman #firemancalendar #lighthousecalendar

Sexy Lighthouse French Maid style.

Sexy Lighthouse French Maid style.

Sexy Lighthouse Cowboy. 🤠 Yee haw!
Reach out for early prints of the Sexy Lighthouse series before they pop up in the shops.
#cowboy #lighthouse #fabio

Sexy Lighthouse Cowboy. 🤠 Yee haw!
Reach out for early prints of the Sexy Lighthouse series before they pop up in the shops.
#cowboy #lighthouse #fabio

Out lining line work and then filling it in is fun! And oddly therapeutic. I’m addicted. #arttherapy #sketch #sketchbook #doodle

Out lining line work and then filling it in is fun! And oddly therapeutic. I’m addicted. #arttherapy #sketch #sketchbook #doodle

Lighthouse Lifeguard Baywatch style. Imagine the image in slow motion. Ha. Art prints available before hitting stores for the whole series. *Buy one get one half off for followers* Direct message if interested.

#lifeguard #lighthouse #baywatch

Lighthouse Lifeguard Baywatch style. Imagine the image in slow motion. Ha. Art prints available before hitting stores for the whole series. *Buy one get one half off for followers* Direct message if interested.

#lifeguard #lighthouse #baywatch

Sexy Lighthouse Pin-Up.
Prints (5x7” of 11x17”) of all the Sexy Lighthouse series are available before they hit stores, just message me for details. 😊 *buy one get one 1/2 off discounts offered for multiples*

Sexy Lighthouse Pin-Up.
Prints (5x7” of 11x17”) of all the Sexy Lighthouse series are available before they hit stores, just message me for details. 😊 *buy one get one 1/2 off discounts offered for multiples*

This Sexy Lighthouse was inspired by George Costanza in the show Seinfeld. Do you recognize the scene?

#seinfeld #georgecostanza @jerryseinfeld @jalexander1959 @curbyourlarrydavid

This Sexy Lighthouse was inspired by George Costanza in the show Seinfeld. Do you recognize the scene?

#seinfeld #georgecostanza @jerryseinfeld @jalexander1959 @curbyourlarrydavid

Finally cleaned the studio. I’ll give a tour soon 😜. Finding all the pockets of time I can to get work did.
#dadlife #dad #dadandson

Finally cleaned the studio. I’ll give a tour soon 😜. Finding all the pockets of time I can to get work did.
#dadlife #dad #dadandson

Sexy Lighthouse Beach Babe style, inspired @sportsillustrated magazine’s #swimsuitedition

Sexy Lighthouse Beach Babe style, inspired @sportsillustrated magazine’s #swimsuitedition

Sexy Lighthouse Lumberjack style.

#lumberjack #lighthouse #maine

Sexy Lighthouse Lumberjack style.

#lumberjack #lighthouse #maine

Sexy Lighthouse Monroe style.

DM if interested in small (5x7”) or large (11x17”) prints before they get posted in stores.

#marilynmonroe #lighthouse

Sexy Lighthouse Monroe style.

DM if interested in small (5x7”) or large (11x17”) prints before they get posted in stores.

#marilynmonroe #lighthouse

@saddlebackmaine #saddlebackmountain #ski

@saddlebackmaine #saddlebackmountain #ski

Sexy Lighthouse Little Mermaid style.

#littlemermaid #lighthouse

Sexy Lighthouse Little Mermaid style.

#littlemermaid #lighthouse

Boingoingoing! The Sexy Lighthouse Series is growing!
The goal is to make the series available as prints (5x7” or 11x17” framed or unframed), stickers, and hopefully a calendar. If you’re interested in prints before I get them into the shops, let me know and I’ll get you on the list for a first edition.

#lighthouse #sexylighthouse #maine #mainelighthouse #michiganlighthouses #michigan #eastcoast #westcoast #stripping

Boingoingoing! The Sexy Lighthouse Series is growing!
The goal is to make the series available as prints (5x7” or 11x17” framed or unframed), stickers, and hopefully a calendar. If you’re interested in prints before I get them into the shops, let me know and I’ll get you on the list for a first edition.

#lighthouse #sexylighthouse #maine #mainelighthouse #michiganlighthouses #michigan #eastcoast #westcoast #stripping

It’s harder to have a baby studio assistant, but I seem to be more productive with the time I do have…when I have it. 😋

#fulltimedad #fulltimeartist

It’s harder to have a baby studio assistant, but I seem to be more productive with the time I do have…when I have it. 😋

#fulltimedad #fulltimeartist

Seagull fam.

#painting #seagull #kidlit #cartoon #illustration

Seagull fam.

#painting #seagull #kidlit #cartoon #illustration

Good studio assistants are hard to find, gotta teach ‘em young! 😉 First week successfully completed of juggling full-time Dad with full-time entrepreneur, while Mom is back at work. Less productive in some ways but more productive in others. So far so good! Enjoying this time together and being present. Grateful to everyone who has made this possible.

Good studio assistants are hard to find, gotta teach ‘em young! 😉 First week successfully completed of juggling full-time Dad with full-time entrepreneur, while Mom is back at work. Less productive in some ways but more productive in others. So far so good! Enjoying this time together and being present. Grateful to everyone who has made this possible.

Which version is better? It’s subtle, but there is a right and wrong answer.

Which version is better? It’s subtle, but there is a right and wrong answer.

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FortHouse Studios is run by illustrator/animator Joe Rosshirt in Portland, Maine. We specialize in developing engaging content for all ages and are passionate about 'Making Happy Happen'.

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