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Wildlife artist and enthusiast.

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A green frog poking his head out of water but the water is a galaxy

A green frog poking his head out of water but the water is a galaxy

I had time during my reading week to give acrylics a go again after 5 years of watercolours. I struggled immensely, but was able to paint this cutie(8x8") for the gallery changeover & it sold this week. It makes all my struggles worth it to know someone enjoyed him enough to want to take him home.

12.07.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A rabbit hides in a thorny bush with yellow roses

A rabbit hides in a thorny bush with yellow roses

8.5"x11" Watercolor & Ink. #Art

26.06.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! =)

17.05.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pet portrait of a puggle named Layla

A pet portrait of a puggle named Layla

My mom's dog, Layla, passed away unexpectedly last year so I painted this in her memory to give to my mom for Mother's day.
#watercolor #petportait #Art

14.05.2025 00:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

What an appropriate piece for coming out or hibernation! Incredible, as always.

09.05.2025 20:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coming out of hibernation to post some new art ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿธ๐ŸŒธ
#art #toad #fantasy #gouache #watercolorpainting

05.05.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A rhino in a dreamy safari Landscape

A rhino in a dreamy safari Landscape

I was going to participate in the Endangart Challenge but only managed to do February's prompt: Uncharismatic. I started school in January and it's been really eating into my art time. =( Came out first semester with straight A's though, so can't complain too much.
Watercolor, Pencil Crayon & Ink

09.05.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This little guy is available ๐Ÿ‚
lostthicket.etsy.com/listing/1797...
#bsnm #art

19.09.2024 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 181    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A very green watercolor painting of a leopard frog in a marsh.

A very green watercolor painting of a leopard frog in a marsh.

Spring = frogs, yay!
#Mixedmedia #painting #art #Frogs

28.03.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trailer for "Snow Bear", the new personal animated short from legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise (The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Pocahontas, Brother Bear, The Rescuers Down Under...).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHY6...

26.03.2025 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 852    ๐Ÿ” 278    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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There is something that can be expressed only through fine and small art. I would like to pursue this on a daily basis.

#Illustration
#CommentPls
#RTpls

28.03.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 299    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I love your work! Thank you for sharing!!

18.01.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Watercolor and ink painting of two black swans, one larger and one smaller, swimming in a cloud in the sky. There are also tiny colorful fishes. There are silhouetted trees in the foreground. The scene resembles a lake-like aquarium. One-of-a-kind, painted on cold-press textured 140lb watercolor paper. Created by Tatyana โˆ™ razorberries.com

Watercolor and ink painting of two black swans, one larger and one smaller, swimming in a cloud in the sky. There are also tiny colorful fishes. There are silhouetted trees in the foreground. The scene resembles a lake-like aquarium. One-of-a-kind, painted on cold-press textured 140lb watercolor paper. Created by Tatyana โˆ™ razorberries.com

โœจSky Lakeโœจ Watercolor & ink painting

#watercolor #art

18.01.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love the colours in this! Beautiful!

15.01.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A crow on a fence covered in grape vines with a pumpkin patch in the background.

A crow on a fence covered in grape vines with a pumpkin patch in the background.

"Crow at Harvest" Watercolor and ink 8.5x11. I love how the grape leaves turned out but I think i need to work on my tree skills. Hehe.

15.01.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@adamtots.bsky.social for credit

15.01.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Man with a red hat shaking hand with another man with a LGB without the T, shirt, holding a "Gays against Drag Queens" sign. 
Red hat says: "We did it. We finally outlawed all the trans people and drag queens! Thanks for your help!"
Gay man says: "Happy to be of service." 
Gay man says: "So, who are we going after next?"
Red hat guy smiles. 
Gay man says: "I said who's next?"
Red hat guy smiles wider. 
Gay man says: "who..."
Red hat guy smiles really wide, indicating that the gay man is next.

Man with a red hat shaking hand with another man with a LGB without the T, shirt, holding a "Gays against Drag Queens" sign. Red hat says: "We did it. We finally outlawed all the trans people and drag queens! Thanks for your help!" Gay man says: "Happy to be of service." Gay man says: "So, who are we going after next?" Red hat guy smiles. Gay man says: "I said who's next?" Red hat guy smiles wider. Gay man says: "who..." Red hat guy smiles really wide, indicating that the gay man is next.

08.01.2025 02:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 566    ๐Ÿ” 48    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
A coyote leaps over a barbed wire fence

A coyote leaps over a barbed wire fence

Leaping into 2025 with audacity
#coyote #art

23.12.2024 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3212    ๐Ÿ” 1177    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Photo of a handcrafted sculpture depicting the species Amphioctopus marginatus, also known as the Coconut Octopus. So named for its iconic behavior of hiding in coconut halves. The octopus is mostly white with a silvery textured pattern and two rows of bluish semi translucent suckers on each arm. The sculpture is held up by the artist's hand over a black background.

Photo of a handcrafted sculpture depicting the species Amphioctopus marginatus, also known as the Coconut Octopus. So named for its iconic behavior of hiding in coconut halves. The octopus is mostly white with a silvery textured pattern and two rows of bluish semi translucent suckers on each arm. The sculpture is held up by the artist's hand over a black background.

๐Ÿ™โœจA Happy Coconut Octopus wishes you all a good start to your week ๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿ’

๐Ÿ™ ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฆ‘๐Ÿกโœจ #Clay #Art

13.01.2025 07:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 96    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, right back atcha! ๐Ÿ˜Š

10.01.2025 01:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Incredible!

10.01.2025 00:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a fantastic challenge to spread awareness of various endangered species! I hope I can do one for each month. =]

10.01.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic that reads "#EndangArt, 12 month challenge, 1 endangered species art piece per month in 2025 with optional prompts." The prompts listed are: January, Arctic and Tundra. February, Un-charismatic. March, forest. April, reptile. May, shoreline and water. June, colorful. July, desert. August, invertebrate. September, bird. October, mammal. November, fish. December, positive news. The image contains faded, retro images of an orangutan and a colorful fruit pigeon.

Graphic that reads "#EndangArt, 12 month challenge, 1 endangered species art piece per month in 2025 with optional prompts." The prompts listed are: January, Arctic and Tundra. February, Un-charismatic. March, forest. April, reptile. May, shoreline and water. June, colorful. July, desert. August, invertebrate. September, bird. October, mammal. November, fish. December, positive news. The image contains faded, retro images of an orangutan and a colorful fruit pigeon.

Thank you @blueappaloosa.bsky.social for the official hashtag for this #SciArt challenge, which will be #EndangArt !
1 art piece for an endangered species per month in 2025 with optional prompts.
Use alt text please, any style/medium/effort welcome, as long as it's human-made!
#ArtChallenge

03.01.2025 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 143    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15

It's been a little over a year since joining BlueSky! ๐ŸŽ‰

I've enjoyed my time here, and the community we share!
I wanted to assemble a starter pack because sharing the light of others' work and uplifting those around us is part of our DNA.

Please follow/ check out some artists on this list! โค๏ธ

09.01.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A squirrel jumping on a tree branch, mixed media painting.

A squirrel jumping on a tree branch, mixed media painting.

Squirrels are fun. Here's one I painted last January.

04.01.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 83    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Silhouette of a stegosaurus filled with pastel rainbow tie dye in a swirl pattern.

Silhouette of a stegosaurus filled with pastel rainbow tie dye in a swirl pattern.

I can finally share this now that itโ€™s finished! My embroidered Tie Dye Stegosaurus! #Embroidery #Dinosaur #Art #SciArt

01.01.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7937    ๐Ÿ” 699    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 254    ๐Ÿ“Œ 33

Wow! How cool is this? So much detail, I can't imagine how much patience you would need for something like this.

28.12.2024 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A gold berry stem printed fabric background with a hand embroidered Wren bird facing towards the left

A gold berry stem printed fabric background with a hand embroidered Wren bird facing towards the left

St Stephens Day
#WrensDay
"Tiddly Tope"
Thread painting -hand embroidery artwork
#birds

26.12.2024 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Sometimes I need a break from colour. Here is a charcoal drawing I did of a snow leopard.

28.12.2024 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A snowy owl with glowing yellow eyes in a winter scene.

A snowy owl with glowing yellow eyes in a winter scene.

Was inspired to paint this after our first week of snow. The nights were still and sounds were muffled by freshly fallen snow. Those nights always have such an eerie feeling to them. Here is a spooky snowy owl, watching, waiting...
Watercolor & Pencil Crayon. 8.5" x 11
#owl #art #winter

17.12.2024 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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