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Bil Donovan

@bildonovan.bsky.social

Fashion Artist/Educator/Author Always searching for the Light in the Darkness. Sharing my passion of art through documentary, master classes & illustration. www.illustrationdivision.com Bil donovan www.bildonovanlimited.com

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Yup! And everyone I know does the same. Now that would be a poll to take.

03.10.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I be in Laguna it’s not for Dior it’s for a charity

26.09.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mary!!! I have posted here but it’s not a big audience. Yes I’ll be in LA 10-16-22

25.09.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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25.09.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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AUGUST SCP calendar Summer Wind #ibizia #fashionillustration #luxurytravel

18.08.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Drawing Marathon class with Peter Hristoff @schoolofvisualarts.bsky.social

06.08.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer Loving #breathe #watercolor #ink #illustration #fabrianopaper

03.08.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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21 Year Marine Corps Infantry Combat Veteran.

09.06.2025 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 866    πŸ” 363    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 42

Was gifted a singing class. Amazing :)

06.06.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Incredible private tour of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.Curated by Andrew Bolton and Monica L. Miller, Professor and Chair of African Studies, at Barnard College, Columbia University. The exhibit is enlightening, inspiring, and solemn. @metmuseum.org @metcostume.bsky.social #SuperfineStyle

27.05.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank YOU

22.05.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@metmuseum.org #fashionillustration #masterclass

18.05.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love Sargent and Love the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, so what a honor to facilitate a master class in conjunction with the Sargent and Paris exhibition.
@metmuseum @johnsingersargent #sargentandparis #metcreativepractice Wow! SOLD OUT !!! Wow

18.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Just stunning

12.05.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to popular demand (and only 6 days before Mother's Day ) we have added a few more watercolor orchids for MOM. Www.bildonovanlimited.com

05.05.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We love All MOM's! I've painted a series of Orchids in watercolor to honor the special people in our lives for Happy Mothers Day.The work is signed by the artist on the front and titled and signed on the reverse. Love Bil & Ken.
For information please visit www.bildonovanlimited.com
#mothersday

02.05.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s always a thrill to see your work in print, a rarity today. #thegreatgatsby #Fscottfitzgerald #washingtonpost #illustration #watercolor #daisy

17.04.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Great?

07.04.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media hereβ€”but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.

β€”With love,
Your American allies.

05.04.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 83777    πŸ” 19635    πŸ’¬ 1897    πŸ“Œ 1145

Love this!!!!

20.03.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pride and Prejudice Deluxe Edition: Incredible honor to illustrate Austen’s Classic. Pemberley Estate.
#prideandprejudice #janeausten #illustration #bookillustration #watercolor #classicnovels #literature

16.03.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I loved exercises in class and now I get to share my exercises with my class at SVA. 2 master classes in London on 03/29 presentation with a V&A class and a very masterclass with the MET. TBA

15.03.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It looks like you are the disaster to your constituents of which I was one until today. Bye Bye Felicia!

14.03.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As an educator and alumnus of The School of Visual Arts I am proud to be included in this exhibition curated by Peter Hristoff who led me on the path to discovering my voice through fine art during this dark period in my life. #sva #aids #actup #art #activism #exhibition

13.03.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dots All #fashionillustration #charm #findinglight #elegance #femalebeauty #femineallure #watercolor #ink #nature #grace #beautyofnature

09.03.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fashion Illustration Masterclass With Christian Dior Artist-in-Residence Bil Donovan & Iconic Looks by Zandra Rhodes

Always honored to share my love of drawing and watercolor through masterclasses especially in a favorite city London. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashion-il...

07.03.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I can always use a little Audrey #audreyhepburn
#brushandink #glamour #beauty #style #givenchy #fashionillustration #edithhead

06.03.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank You

04.03.2025 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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March and the promise of Spring at South Coast Plaza #breathe #fashion #Spring #glamour #style #chic #watercolor #cherryblossoms #Fashionillustration

03.03.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Intelligence,honor Integrity and class

02.03.2025 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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