A guide to ✨SWAP SHOP✨ www.instagram.com/p/DW9H6SKCKU...

The queen, Alysia Liu 👑 ❤️ Drawn in Procreate. #alysaliu #portrait #digitalart #procreate #clairelikestodoodle

✨ SWAP SHOP! COMING SOON!! ✨ A lot of my finished projects need a new home. I also need space for new projects. Hmm. Maybe there are some cool people out there who might have some cool things to swap for a piece or two... #artist #illustrator #crafter #clairelikestodoodle

A little ghost in a big world, wondering where his place is in all of this. ✨ Acrylic painting on canvas. Something different.

Oooh ACEOs are popular right now, maybe I should make some Bernard ones.

🖤 𝑀𝒶𝓁𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝒾𝓃 𝒲𝑜𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹 🖤 A watercolour portrait of Amy Lee in her iconic Malice in Wonderland dress from an old photoshoot. One of my absolute favourite photos of her.

Is anyone else's mental health being severely affected to a large extent by *gestures at everything*?

More bead embroidery inspired by @ansitru.bsky.social ✨ this time, I really went all out with the beads! I've found a new love for this kind of craft, I'm still learning but it is so much fun and whimsical. This piece in particular was a gift for my daughter who loves it very much 💖

I seriously thought I was safe from Twitter bullshittery over on Threads, alas the stupidity and ignorance has melted over and everyday it's just fascism and AI and ragebait.

This is the year I get more Whimsical. Full unhinged whimsy. Get ready for it.

#artvsartist2025 ✨ This year has clearly all been about colour and whimsy. Long may it continue. ❤️ #artist #illustrator #crafter #clairelikestodoodle

✨ SWAP SHOP! COMING 2026! ✨ Watch this space for more information in the new year. #artist #illustrator #crafter #clairelikestodoodle

I upset some men over on Threads by sharing an embarrassing anecdote about an ex. They took it VERY personally. Like, I don't care if you watch GILF porn my dude, that was not the point of my post but go off I guess...

A personal and professional win today. I had a very long chat with three year 11 girls and they told me I'm the ultimate girl's girl and they feel safe talking to me. ❤️❤️❤️

I'm thinking of doing a swap shop, where I offer pieces I've made and you offer me something to swap for it. Another art piece, a trinket, something cool you think I'd like, art supplies, your house - the options are endless!

What a pretty little guy. 🐸🌸 Swipe for something cheeky! #frog #crafter #clairelikestodoodle

Women are being raped, beaten and murdered everyday and all people can talk about is religion and skin colour. Misogyny is sadly universal.

I have been heavily inspired by @ansitru.bsky.social and decided to give bead embroidery a go. It's a very first wobbly first try but I love it. Need more beads and whimsy. 🌸🌼 Quote is from my beloved Esquie in @expedition33.bsky.social

I have decided to permanently close my Ko-Fi membership tiers. To put it bluntly, it has not been a successful endeavour and I have returned the energy by not providing the best rewards for those three kind souls who have supported me for all this time.

When a cabinet makes you so mad you just have to remove South Carolina. ✨ I love you Marcus. #marcustheworm #jouffa #roflgator #digitalart #illustration #artist #illustrator #crafter #clairelikestodoodle

Looking to actually sell some things in my shop before the end of the month! ko-fi.com/clairelikest...

We don't even have Tylenol in the UK, so how come my whole friendship group is autistic?

Return of the Doodleblogs! clairelikestodoodle.substack.com/p/doodleblog-1

My heart goes out to those parents of children in America who sent them to school one morning and had to bury them after they were gunned down in their classrooms.

Friends of Bernard over on Ko-Fi got a sneak peek today - if you like frogs, consider subscribing for just £2 a month! 🐸 ko-fi.com/clairelikest...

I finished Expedition 33. How I am supposed to carry on with my life now??

Hello! I don't usually do this but we've spent a small fortune on school uniform and clothes (via Vinted) for little bug as she's had a growth spurt, and I don't start my new job until next month so things are tight.

Did you know that Bernards love to read? ❤️📚 New handmade bookmarks in my Ko-Fi shop! Original art, drawn and painted in watercolours by me. (Friends of Bernard get a 20% discount in my shop remember!) ko-fi.com/s/363f7bc9e9

A new Substack post about the latest Culture Hustle and Stuart Semple disappointment. clairelikestodoodle.substack.com/p/culture-hu...

If I'm stood in front of you, trying to tell you that the reason I was angry about someone you did was because really I was upset and couldn't deal with just how upset I was... And you stand there with a blank face, scoffing an apple and say the weakest "I'm sorry you were upset" - I mean

Any Hare Apparent players here? 🐰👑 A rabbit token for Magic: the Gathering, hand drawn and painted with watercolours. Available to buy from my Ko-Fi shop! (Friends of Bernard get 20% off 🥰) ko-fi.com/s/635443dbcf

I'm in the Tesco car park in Stockton and someone is blasting Closer by NIN as they're parked up. Legend.

I'm having an absolute blast playing Expedition 33. I'm still in Act 2 but having a grand old time levelling and collecting things, it takes me back to playing JRPGs in my youth ❤️

KWEH! ❤️🐤 A chocobo inspired Bird token for Magic: the Gathering, hand drawn and painted with watercolours. Available to buy from my Ko-Fi shop! (Friends of Bernard get 20% off 🥰)

🌼 BECOME A FRIEND OF BERNARD ON KO-FI! 🌼 For only £2 a month on Ko-Fi, you get a whopping 20% discount in my shop, an exclusive monthly illustration, a sneaky peek at WIPs and unfinished projects as well as other goodies. And of course, the undying friendship of all the Bernards!

Jimmy Havoc, a rapist and violent abuser of women, is going to be returning to wrestling at Rise in October. He was named in Speaking Out and was let go by AEW due to the severe allegations against him.

I'm going to be revamping my Ko-Fi subscriptions this weekend before a little shop restock ❤️

Did a clearout yesterday and chucked a load of crafty supplies I had kept in case of a certain someone requesting a repair or new item from me. Felt good.

It's been 12 years today since my mom died. It was 19 years since my dad died back in March. There is a loneliness that comes with being an adult orphan that doesn't get spoken about often enough.

I've had three people message me after seeing the new Fantastic Four movie to say "Hey did you know that (wrestler) was in the film??" I found out when everyone else did, we haven't worked together in years and we don't speak these days. Don't know what happened.

I've just got to Act 2 of Expedition 33 and I was not prepared for the sheer amount of EMOTIONS that I am going through right now.

I am back on my bullshit. MTG friends rejoice!

It was the 14th anniversary of my ex's stepdad's passing yesterday (23rd) and I'm not ashamed to say I still miss him. He was a weird, funny, caring bloke who always made me feel welcome.

I have recently discovered Vinted for buying clothes and I love it. I've managed to get myself a whole new work wardrobe for a quarter of what I expected - plus I feel good about buying secondhand.

A recent argument in the comments section on a Facebook post about Kneecap has taught me that the English are more than happy to celebrate St Patrick's Day and, get drunk because their great great great great nan was Irish...

I just want to play my silly little card game but no, MTG Arena will not allow that because update go brrrr. Urgh.

My latest post on Substack - it's a long one! clairelikestodoodle.substack.com/p/at-least-i...

Currently writing a new Substack post on last week's AI nonsense!

Today is my last day at my corporate job. I'm actually sad to be leaving, this place has been great and the people are wonderful - it just wasn't for me. I'm having a long summer break before I start my new job in September ❤️