Kim Herbst

@kiwifruitbird

Illustrator | Senior Concept Artist | Art Director | She/her 💖💙❤️ posts/opinions are my own www.kimherbst.com Tags: #pixelcat

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Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· 26d

#caturday - fashion pose

Photo of a white siberian cat laying on a small leather bag on top of a workout bench

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· 26d

So apparently IG's Meta slop assistant will give "Sources" it thinks are related to my work?? I tap the 3 lines and then tap Sources on a post. Maybe I don't want my work related to whatever source it THINKS is related?! I'm not affilated w/ Autodesk or Skillshare! I can't turn this crap off??

Screenshot from Instagram titled SOURCES with two hyperlinks below leading to Character Design software and a Skillshare class the artist is not affiliated with.

Screenshot of the artist's work on Instagram, a sketch of a man with flowers erupting from his chest cavity

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· 27d

My mistake for standing up.

A photo of a large white Siberian cat, looking smug as hell while taking up the entire seat of a green embody chair in a studio office.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 12

If you see this, qrp with your Night/Dark art 🖤

Black and white illustration of a two-faced, demonic ghost girl, wading in shallow water with plants behind her

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 9

Spotted on a bus station near me, they managed to tape the word bubble INSIDE the bus station ad's plastic siding 🔥

Photo of a Matisse painting of a woman looking over her shoulder, advertising a show at SFMOMA with a paper word bubble taped up near the woman's mouth stating "Ma chere, où sont les guillotines?" (My dear, where are the guillotines?)

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 8

Forcibly telling myself it's ok to draw the same subject matter over and over, this is perfectly fine. Boys and Flowers are ok to keep drawing. #illustration #sketches

Photo of a sketch illustration in Procreate of a man reclining back with his rib cavity hollow and open, filled with wildflowers and vines that wrap around him from the opening.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 4

Bluesky images working again? Ok! New cover art reveal for a book by @jendiagammon.bsky.social published by Android Press - The Dawn of Dusk and Twilight 💫💖 #illustration #bookart

Illustration of a woman standing before thr ocean during sunset, her hair billowing out behind her. She plays with a necklace held near her face, and a halo of feathery shapes surrounds her head.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 4

Quote with your fanart 💖

Illustration of Ginko from Mushi-shi sitting behind a moon gate opening, surrounded by light, foliage and strange insect like spirits. A stone lantern is in the foreground

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jul 3

An AI ad in SF is using this meme image on a bus stop near me so if anyone knows the original artist personally, maybe let Jake Clark know in hopes that he can sue for copyright (and yes it's the one slop corp that consistently advertises to Stop Hiring Humans, yet they keep stealing from humans).

Meme image of two comic panels, the first with two red buttons to choose between with a hand poised to press between them. 2nd panel has a man in red sweating profusely as he looks down at the buttons and must make a decision.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 28

Happy #PrideMonth from a Bi/Demi illustrator 💖💙💗

Photo of illustrator with a bi heart sticker on her cheek

Photo of a Pride Parade in San Francisco featuring a decorated trolley car with rainbows

Photo of a Pride Parade float in San Francisco for DFO with adorable little paper machine chubby airplanes

Photo of a Pride Parade float in SF for Playstation featuring their button icons in rainbow colors because corporate shilling etc etc

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 28

I was invited to Lucas Valley Ranch for the annual ILM Picnic and BBQ, so I managed to paint Lake Ewok 🌞 #pleinairpainting #artwork #gpuachepainting

Photo of a pleinair painting featuring a lake with trees lining the edges, a hill with rows of olive trees, and a dead tree branch in the foreground

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 19

Finally got around to listing up leftover merch to my Shop, from tabling laST YEAR. Yeesh. Trio of gold-foil card prints of creepy/dark/macabre stuff for those interested! www.kimherbst.com/shop/gold-fo... #merch #artprints

black and white illustration with gold foil featuring a harpy head and 6 black wings encircling her flowing hair

black and white illustration with foil, featuring a demonic figure cloaked in stars holding a beautiful woman's face

black and white illustration featuring gold foil moon patterns down a woman's back as she holds her hair up, she faces away from the viewer, surrounded by black flowers

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 17

Little enviro/color study this evening, based on a photo I took while camping on Angel Island last summer.

Illustration of a full moon in the sky during sunset, overlooking a foggy ocean with buildings along the water's edge

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 15

Ok, the tradition has continued. #soriku for #Pride Month, 2026. I'm trying new things with pushing color, trying to tell myself it's ok for doodles to be sketchy and not completely polished before sending it off. It's perFECTLY OKAY. 🌈

Illustration of Sora and Riku from Kingdom Hearts together, sharing Riku's jacket held over both of them as they laugh in a rainbow-colored sunshower.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 13

Someone put these lil guys on a crosswalk button near Japan Town and I had to snap a shot.

Photo of a pair of tiny, pink and yellow duck figurines sitting on a crosswalk button with a red overstreet bridge in the background

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 11

Dragon posting! 🐲 #illustration

Illustration of a chronically ill boy in bed with a dragon resting its head on the end of the bed. The dragon's body transformed into a stairway up to a door of light. The room is a stark white, disappearing at the edges.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 10

Excited for the new Ocarina of Time - maybe they fixed that one spot I always got trapped at in the Water Temple (and omg how scary are the ReDeads going to be??) Throwback to a well-loved illustration I did years ago for a group show aptly titled "The F'ing Water Temple." #OcarinaOfTime

Illustration of Link from Ocarina of time, looking around a room of water and clouds with sword and shield in hand, he looks at a dead tree somewhat behind him. Navi the Fairy is at his shoulder, and in the water below, a shadowy Link has his sword raised overhead, ready to strike the unsuspecting man.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 9

this... still doesn't explain the different number of fingers on Donald's hands, and the old-school promo art of Goofy getting straight-up re-skinned. I don't wanna knock Jr's but it's all too sus.

promotional art of Disney character Goofy, jumping with his hands in the air, one knee is up

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 9

it just keeps getting worse. What the hell is this weirdly exTREMELY detailed shape in the distance? Why so much contrast for something way in the distance?

screenshot close-up of Mickey Mouse with a weird diamond shape behind him that has far too much contrast to be an object in the distance.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 9

Knowing how notorious Disney, I guess...*USED TO BE* for everything being "on-model" it's extra depressing that Donald has two different amounts of fingers for his hands. Also that is def an old promo pose for Goofy reskinned. Also ROFL THIS HAND. I am so sad they used slop for Kingdom Hearts.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 8

Congrats! Love the colors!! I'm Kim, an illustrator who works in gamedev. I love wings and wavy lines 🪽

Illustration of a lady knight in star-decor armor unsheathing a sword

Illustration of a white and black bird embracing with a golden halo around them

Illustration of a witch taking back a pyre of fire swirling up around her

Illustration of a winged figure decked in winged armor, they hold a glowing sword in front of them

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 6

#caturday

Photo of a white siberian cat sleeping on top of a couch in morning light

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· Jun 1

Happy #PrideMonth with some older pieces. 🏳️‍🌈 #Illustration #artwork

Illustration of Tenoh Haruka and Kaio Michiru from Sailor Moon, in wedding attire, Michiru being dipped back as they kiss in front of an aquarium with fabric and rose petals around them.

Illustration of Kingdom Hearts's Sora kissing Riku with light shining just below their faces

Illustration of Achilles taking his golden helmet from a concerned Patroclus, an ominous Thetus stares down from between them in the distance

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 31

If you're in the Bay Area there's a group show gallery opening on Thurs, 6-10pm at Cassa Jam in Fremont. Painted 3d printed N64 cartridges to celebrate the games released on N64 featuring 64 different artists.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 30

Some old black and white pieces from tbe past. #illustration #artwork

Black and white illustration of a long haired doll woman covering the eyes of a girl standing in front of her.

Black and white illustration of a large wolf beast with a woman curling into its fur

Black and white illustration of a floating demonic figure with feathery wings shading their facial features

Black and white illustration of a warlock with long earrings sporting a spiky witch hat, topped with a burning candle and a crow

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 29

Making something 10x more complicated than initially wanted and currently in the regret phase. Gonna push through but ugh.

Sketch illustration of a woman in red armor, her face is obscured by a burning letter, she is surrounded by sharp mechanical shapes

Sketch illustration of a woman in blue armor reading a digital letter made of light, it obscures her face. She is surrounded by organic looping shapes.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 25

#MarketingMonday - it's that time of the week: I have prints, cards, and pins available on my portfolio site: www.kimherbst.com/shop

screenshot of an online print shop featuring animals, magical goth hands, and harpy head enamel pins

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 24

A few sketches from Madrone Bar last week via Sketchboard's models. 2min, 5min, 5min, 10min #lifedrawing #sketches

Black and white sketch illustration of a model dressed in a traditional Korean gown extending her arm out

Color sketch illustration of a model dressed in a traditional Korean gown with her hand resting on a post

sketch illustration of a model dressed in a traditional Korean gown with hands clasped behind her back, facing away from the viewer

Sketch illustration of a woman in traditional Korean gown sitting backwards on a chair, resting her chin on her hand

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 23

Ancient illustration of mine - one of the last pieces I made while living in Brooklyn before moving to SF. I think this was used for the cover of Boston's Weekly Dig (before weekly newspapers died 🥲). ..Sometimes feel like my work peaked during this era. #illustration

Illustration of a woman with pink hair, a maroon scarf around her neck blows in the wind with ginkgo leaves on a branch above her. Her hair is becoming birds.in flight while her hand scratches down an Apple she's holding up.

Kim Herbst@kiwifruitbird· May 23

#caturday