My postcard sets had been my most popular item for years, but a few months ago sales just stopped. So I thought I'd try some simple research - looking at this listing, is there anything you'd suggest to make it more attractive? (Price, options, description, etc) www.etsy.com/uk/listing/6...

As true today as when I posted it 1 month ago. Makes you think.

I'm extremely excited to report that, for the first time, we have a resident Thrush that visits the garden. Here's an awful photo of it.

Introduce yourself with what almost killed you! Hi, I'm Mr Being Born 11 Weeks Early.

Sketch of a little Magpie Pastel and fineliners #art #birds #nature

Apt.

Want to know what the UK would look like under Farage? Look at the US right now. The US far-right *is* the UK far-right, with the same people pulling all the strings on both sides of the Atlantic. The useful idiots are different, but the ideas, the tactics, and the funding are the same

"Spineless Angel" A new print I've been working on and got done just in time for the #InverteFest art book!

Well, 2025 was the year I exhibited (and sold) 2 drawings in an actual real exhibition, surrounded by incredible pieces of art. I'd like to thank everyone who has liked, shared, commented on or even just looked at my work this year. You lot are awesome.

Folks, this is a stunning collection of insect photos. Incredible species, expertly captured. Enjoy!

I've finished an absolute delight of a bug illustration! Green Tortoise Beetle, which is now a species I'll be looking for as I'm yet to see one in person and I've been missing out! Big thanks to @franzanth.bsky.social and his incredible array of bug photos. 🎨🐡 #invertebrate #beetle

Here might about midnight Devils their matins spell (Old old digital painting)

I didn't draw many bugs this year, but I did finish this vibrant Saiva cardinalis. Find out some fascinating facts about it* on my website: martynwarren.com/gallery/spot...

#DumpTrump Foil #Farage... both Putin's puppets...

Give the gift of hundreds of bugs this year with the OWLFLY HOLIDAY SALE! All orders above $40 USD are eligible for free shipping anywhere in the world (within our normal shipping range) with the coupon code BUGBOOK2025, now through December 31st. Restrictions apply. www.owlflyllc.com/publishing

Well, I finally did it. I deleted my account on 'X'. 12,000 followers vapourised instantly. But I can't continue to exist on a platform run by such a massive, dangerous bellend.

I'm keen to speak with any creatives who have lost work because of generative AI, for something I'm writing. If this is you, please DM me. Thank you!

Artist! Quote with your most detailed art! Okay look the background isn't super detailed but argh I remember the wrist cramps from doing all the details on the grouse feathers! 🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt

Artist! Quote with your most detailed art! ✒️

Folks, do you ever think that having a true grasp of how the world works makes you sound like a conspiracy theorist to those who don't? Knowing how much damage is being caused by the wealthy minority and their control of media and governments sounds quite tinfoil hattish.

Shame on you, BBC.

By this point we have lots of regulars who participated in most, if not all of the previous art books. But I also like seeing new names because they keep things fresh. If you know other artists working with invertebrate subjects, please encourage them to submit something!

Hi #bugsky, I draw bugs.

If you’ve “Followed All” in my SciArt Starter Pack before, make sure to do so again. Added some new people! 🐡🧪🎨

The year is 2027. All human jobs have been replaced by AI. No-one has any money to buy anything.

Starmer's CV should simply read 'Farage lube'. What a pathetic waste of a PM.

Top tip: Save yourself precious life time & energy by not posting or promoting your creative projects & shops on bluesky. You'll have the same results but without the hassle.

If I win the lottery I'd buy a nice cottage in the countryside, then spend the rest of my days rewilding some land, gardening, drawing and cooking. It would never even cross my mind to become an evil transphobic nazi. Folks, the wrong people in this world have the money.

Capturing the knobbly surface of this Trichodes alvearius was a real challenge #ArtAdventCalendar

Happy to answer any questions, but I'm afraid my process amounts to nothing more than 'spend ages drawing it'.

Missed yesterday's sale? You can still get 25% off all week! Just use discount code YDTOGA0X through December 9th. #BlueskyNightMarket

A Heteropteryx dilatata for today's #ArtAdventCalendar.

Another #ArtAdventCalendar offering, this time Goliathus orientalis. One of my earliest pieces, I drew this using Rebelle on my PC.

A truly stunning piece...

Happy International Day of People With Disabilities! Today I'd like everyone to remind themselves that not all disabilities are visible, and that nobody owes a stranger an explanation for how they are using accommodations or aids.

Double-barred Finches are sometimes referred to as Owl Finches, I love the beautiful black & white markings on their wings! rachelhollis.com/product/doub... #drawing #art #birds #birdart #wildlife

I definitely won't remember to do an #ArtAdventCalendar every day, but here's a harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) drawing. It's a classic example of me spend far, far too long drawing details that are imperceptible in the final image.

Admittedly, I don't know the full details of the imminent removal of trial by jury for some uk crimes, but my thinking is that it could be a positive. The general public is easily deceived, vote with their guts and are suspicious of facts. They voted for Brexit and Tories. In short, they're thick.

For my first #ArtAdventCalendar this year I'm going for the piece that I'm proudest of, I really had a good play and experiment with it and am so happy with how it turned out. I'd had the idea for a while and then everything clicked... #ArtSky #WildlifeArt #Moths

Make it a criminal offence to be an obnoxious Russian asset cunt whose only purpose is to coerce an unintelligent and easily manipulated population into (once again) hastening their own demise. Yes, I'm fucking sick of seeing that walking, talking knobcheese Farage constantly popping up in my feed.

Modern medicine is an absolute marvel. What a time to be alive. (This is post-hernia-op Martyn speaking).

Let's see them bring the same energy to oppose Russian-funded political corruption, fossil fuel- enabled planetary destruction or billionaire-sponsored asset hoarding and trickle-up economics, shall we? www.bbc.com/news/article...

There should no one against this, if you are in the UK (like me) sign it! If it can get millions the press might start running with it and it'll put pressure on our gov to not simply ignore it!

Would anyone be interested in a small (A5ish) book of my insect illustrations once I reach 50 drawings? Or happy to wait another 10 years(ish) for me to reach 100 and do it as a proper large format book? Thoughts welcome...

I sure hope we overthrow the billionaires in my lifetime.

Just a little reminder to enjoy the #art process. Something that colored pencils have taught me is the importance of taking the time that things need to be properly done, enjoying the slowness instead of feeling frustrated by it. #animalart #pencil #coloredpencil #sciart #birds

I'm very pleased to be booked in for my hernia op next week, but the upshot is that my Etsy shop will then be closed for about a week. So, if you had your eye on a Christmas present for a bug enthusiast, this week is the best time to place an order. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Mart...

This really is essential reading. Sadly, like most topics, those that really need to understand this will probably not engage.

Science Museum (2025)

Really looking forward to Black Friday, where everything is reduced back to the price it was before they all found out they could inflate the prices of everything.