Violet Purple (@pilotaparda) — Bluesky Profile

1 month ago

Screenshot from internet search: an illustration of Mary and Jesus on a donkey, with Joseph beside them (all except the donkey with haloes), and the words “Feast of the Ass – the feast of the ass was a medieval Christian feast observed on 14 January, celebrating the Flight into Egypt.

So: happy... er, yes, well, happy this most holy of days to all who celebrate

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2 months ago

help i want the very expensive franklin expedition shirt

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2 months ago

I have so many questions

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2 months ago

A small vessel shaped like a hedgehog, with textured ridges on its body resembling quills. The object has earthy tones of green, brown, and beige, and features a flat, circular spout on top. It is displayed on a reflective surface in a museum setting

A charming #Greek terracotta aryballos in the shape of a hedgehog 🦔.
The vessel was used to hold oil. Dating 6th century BC.

On display at Antikensammlung München.

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2 months ago

This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable

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2 months ago

My name is Jacek and I love drawing all things related to nature, often featuring my characters in the unusual environments. #PortfolioDay

My prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/big....

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2 months ago

A poster for 'Falling in Love with Love: A History of Popular Romance: An Online Course' including front covers from the following books:
Fantomina by Eliza Haywood, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, The Sheik by E M Hull, The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer, Tabitha in Moonlight by Betty Neels, Indigo by Beverley Jenkins, Hen Fever by Olivia Waite, The Isle of the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri

I'm running a popular romance course at the University of Liverpool... but only if enough people sign up!

Come and join us!

www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-e...

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2 months ago

from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee

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2 months ago

Illustrations done in an early medieval manuscript & Pictish artwork inspired style of St. Columba and St. Oswald. L: Columba is dressed in a brown monk's habit and has a grey beard and thinning hair. He holds a book with a red and gold chequerboard pattern cover and a simple crozier. He is on an orange background with stylised representations of his 12 companions in red linework. In a section beneath, on a black background is the Loch Ness monster and fish. R: Oswald is dressed in a blue tunic with gold edges and a red cloak. He has chestnut coloured beard & long hair which is curled and long. He has a scabbard at his waist and holds out a silver plate of bread. He wears cross-gartered boots over green leggings. Below are 3 figures shown much smaller representing those he is giving alms to. Behind is a knotwork design in yellow, orangey red, and green.

An intimate scene at a party in 17th century France. Two vampire women gaze at each other, holding hands at a card table. They are radiant in pink, drops of blood on their lace. Around them other party goers in purple-blue, wearing half-masks, oblivious to the true nature of the women. Behind an intricate decorated mantlepiece in warm pale gold.

A drawing of Bathsheba Everdene from Thomas Hardy’s book ‘Far From The Madding Crowd’ within an oval. She stands amid lush green ferns, her long black curled hair worn loose. She wears a navyish mid 19th century riding habit with pink waistcoat, tan gloves & a red necktie. Four green caterpillars of the large white butterfly border the oval.

A medievalesque red dragon is coiled within a blue square border on a gold background.

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I'm Tiff, an illustrator of the historical & fantastical; I have a passion for well researched historical detail.
Lately I've done a lot for ttrpgs & book projects!
I'm available for long & short term projects.
💌tiffany.baxter@btinternet.com
www.tiffanybaxter.com

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2 months ago

hello #PortfolioDay
im an illustrator based in the uk. i love to draw things inspired by fantasy themes, fairy tales and ornamental design.
please take a look 🌿

✉️: tearabbit6@gmail.com
🌲 : linktr.ee/faungrove

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2 months ago

deets 〰️

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2 months ago

I am, daily bunny

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2 months ago

I’m planning a uk visit for late January/early February. Tentative locations include London, Glasgow. Suggestions re places to visit are most welcome. Meet-ups would be delightful

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4 months ago

Digital illustration of two ghosts in front of a red pagoda sitting on the water. Behind them is a lilac and pink sky with the sun setting. Above them is a cherry blossom tree and pink lanterns hanging from the branches.

Digital illustration of two ghosts facing each other in a sunflower field. They are floating above the flowers in front of a blue sky. The ghost on the right is holding a sunflower out to the ghost on the left.

Digital illustration of a ghost and a glowing jack-o-lantern huddled under a clear umbrella. They are standing at the base of a lush forest in the rain. The leaves around them glow orange from the light of the pumpkin.

Digital illustration of a ghost sitting on a bench holding an orange autumn leaves. Around them the leaves have turned orange and yellow. There are birch trees behind them. The ground is wet and reflects the bench. There is one floating leaf in the foreground, surrounded by many other fallen leaves.

Hello 🦋! Time to reintroduce myself. I’m Mary Ann and I draw little ghosts on little heartwarming adventures. I hope you find them as charming as I do 🥹🫶

👻 Art prints & stationery:
theghostegg.shop
👻 Patreon:
www.patreon.com/theghostegg
👻 IG:
www.instagram.com/theghostegg

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2 months ago

she’s an artist 💫

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2 months ago

Original watercolour depicting two stoats. One is on it hind legs looking directly at the viewer and the other is on all fours looking to the right. They are both light brown on the top and cream / white on the underneath. They are shown on rocky ground, with occasional little bits of greenery.

Original watercolour drawing of a bat flying in a cave. The bat is viewed from underneath. It has a light buff coloured tummy and medium brown on the rest of its body.

Whilst Edward Wilson (1872-1912) is primarily known as a polar explorer, taking part in the Discovery and Terra Nova expeditions with Captain Scott, he was also an accomplished natural history artist.

#DigitisedCollections #OpenAccess #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciArt #NatureInArt #ZoologicalArt

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2 months ago

Because he was elected president in fair and free elections. Moving on now.

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2 months ago

it's monday and i've reached my limit

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5 months ago

Still studying for my degree examination. Have deleted both bluesky and twitter apps to avoid timewasting, but I’m still on tumblr and discord if you feel like saying hi. Please pray for me and/or give me the name of that etsy witch 🙏

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6 months ago

google’s ai overview lies once again. “No credible reports of anyone spitting on Pinochet’s coffin” it claims, followed by three news articles reporting General Prat’s grandson spitting on his coffin

Feel free to metaphorically or literally spit on the coffins of warmongers. It’s a noble tradition

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6 months ago

I’ll be spending less time around here than usual for the foreseeable future. Got a date for my degree examination and it’s unpleasantly close

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6 months ago

This cute (and anatomically correct) little pipe clay Roman dog was discovered in Bath close to the temple of Sulis Minerva. In Roman religion, dogs were associated with the deities Diana and Aesculapius. #FindsFriday

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6 months ago

Esto:

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6 months ago

Netherlands ready to join Eurovision boycott over Israel The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can "no longer justify Israel's inclusion" in the event.

Netherlands ready to join Eurovision boycott over Israel

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6 months ago

Keeping busy

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6 months ago

painting of two capybaras enjoying a sunny day at the lake

two happy capybaras

prints to north america: www.inprnt.com/gallery/guil...

t-shirts, prints and much more to north america, europe and oceania: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1632...

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6 months ago

One of the plus sides of being Chilean is that there’s little drama involved when awful people die. We’ve been there, done that, and in the case of the grandson of one of Pinochet’s victims —an army general who he had murdered by car bomb in Buenos Aires— queued for hours just to spit oh his coffin

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6 months ago

Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members amid reports vessel was returning to shore Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ while US Congress demands justification for attack

Whose life matters?

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6 months ago

a black cat stands in the middle of a path that winds through a brightly lit field.

A dream of the fields
study

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6 months ago

ancient friends

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