I never know what to do with frills. Precisely because they're such obvious 'billboards'.

A big part of my art practice was making intricate drawings with a pen, minute details, building up an image with tiny marks and shapes. I don’t work in this way as much now but I loved the process.

Hey! It is my BIRTHDAY today and I am OLD. I know that most people will be outside, enjoying life BUT should you choose to shackle yourself to a screen instead, why not check out/share/re-watch/rate/review/shout at my film DUCKS? www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8vZ... ko-fi.com/moonjam 🎂🦆🍞🦆🎂

Great Horned Owl WIP #BirdArt #OwlArt #art

Beyond thrilled that 'DUCKS' has been selected as an official Vimeo Staff Pick! 😍 vimeo.com/1186702261 #vimeostaffpick #vimeo #animation #cgi #shortfilm #ducks

In their final year, all research science students are required to take one semester of Maniacal Laughter.

It feels good to have found time to create some personal art over the last month!

Rustle Rustle Rustle #PenAndInk #art #humanart #nature

Spoke to Animation Mentor about DUCKS and making your own independent short films: www.animationmentor.com/blog/alum-aj... (warning, large blurry picture of my large blurry face)

There's a discount running in my print shop at the moment to help soothe my injured car (primarily via her mechanic's bill) so if you've had your eye on something, use the code FECKINGCAR at checkout to get 10% off. Browse prints drawn and printed in aul' Ireland here - www.ciaraioch.com/artprints

For your consideration, UK folks. A petition to get Parliament to lay bare and scrutinize Palantir's role in our public services.

If only the guy who came on had enough ironic awareness to do the James Brown cloak routine

The #BookmarkProject auction ends tomorrow (May 19)! Supports building a school library for kids and community in Zimbabwe. Here’s the link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/bookmarkproj... #art #BookSky #kidlit #ArtSky

Oona appears in my mini book of monsters 3! You can get your copy here: buff.ly/pr107fj Pre orders open till 28th May. #monster #monsterinabottle #glassbottle #monsterart #silly #art

[Sir David Attenborough voice] 'They'll continue this bizarre ritual for about an hour, by which time, both will be dead: the puffer fish from exhaustion; the seahorse simply from embarrassment. We don't know why they do this. Puffer fish are idiots' #b3d #blender #animation

[Sir David Attenborough voice] 'They'll continue this bizarre ritual for about an hour, by which time, both will be dead: the puffer fish from exhaustion; the seahorse simply from embarrassment. We don't know why they do this. Puffer fish are idiots' #b3d #blender #animation

I have been tediously ill for a full week. One nice thing that's kept my spirits up has been people sharing, reviewing & commenting on 'DUCKS' - even the negative ones! If you haven't watched it, please take a look. And if you enjoyed it, please consider sharing it with others. Thank you! 🦆

Hey everyone! I wanted to update my pinned post. ✨I have 5 years experience as an animator in the games industry. 🎨Looking for Animation, Concept Art, QA, Administrative, and other similar roles. 💼 Open to Remote or anywhere on the West Coast of the US. Thank you! #animator #animation

So turns out now would be a VERY good time to treat yourself to a print, if you've had your eye on one - and there's 10% off when you use the discount code FECKINGCAR at checkout for a limited time. Shop here: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints #SpéirGhorm

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Rustle Rustle Rustle #PenAndInk #art #humanart #nature

Watch DUCKS right now! youtu.be/L8vZbIeAdAw?...

Old Town malarkey

My painting of a Blue Jay from 2023 fits perfectly into today's #BirdOfTheDay theme - #blue. #watercolor #art #traditionalart #bskyart #painting #birdart

SUMMER STORM The classic battle between darkness and light. 12x12” • Golden Fluid Acrylic on Ampersand Claybord #summer #storm #contrast #light #shadow #lightwins #landscape #painting #blueskyart #artwork

I think the clocks in UK go back tonight. Or forward. Not sure. Is it forward

Meet POOB! I have accidentally made a whole new animated short film, which I'm delighted to share will have its World Premiere at @pictoplasma.bsky.social Berlin in May. Come along! #animation #3d #shortfilm #poob #pictoplasma

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Sharing a cloudscape painting for #scape day! Tisha Mark ©2024, Storm's End, oil on linen, 20"x16" Original is available on my website: tishamark.com/product/stor... #art #painting #SciArt #ArtSky

I'll no doubt make a few tweaks when I have looked at it again with fresh eyes, but my quartet of Blackadders is pretty much done. #caricature #art

If you see this, post a robot.

Some outside scribbling. Despite the sunshine, March is far too early for that carry on 🥶 Now convinced that 'au plein air' is french for 'there's a drip at the end of your nose' #art #penandink

Savage Strangehollow is finally here! A book filled with strange and dangerous creatures from the vast enchanted forest. Be warned, explore at your peril! You can find all the books in the series here: buff.ly/Q9Smlqg #bestiary #creature #cottagecore #hobbitcore #fairytales #folklore #fae #art

HAPPY WORLD WILDLIFE DAY I LOVE AMINALS #art #animals #studies #worldwildlifeday

Prints etc available. www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/3440...

Trotting this out again for #WorldWildlifeDay. Thirty Animals, each drawn at 1" square. Pencil on marker paper, 2018.

After-lunch stroll in the garden 🌸🌿✨ Remember my first post here? It's actually part of a larger piece (2nd image). I put a lot of love and care into this piece, and I'm very proud of it. 😊

Fiery evening sunlight on rainclouds near Asheville. Appalachian Sunset 8”x8” oil

10% OFF SALE off everything for the whole of March. Use code MAR10 at checkout davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com #illustration #art #sale #humancreator #illustrator

a short breakdown of the process of making that tiny lego car with my tired old voice narrating:

look! a landscape I drew!! #art #illustration

The Afanc was a legendary creature that would thrash about in its pool sending floods along Conwy river

This is making the rounds uncredited once again, so... 🤷‍♀️

Calling all bird-loving artists! This month’s bird is a Green Jay! 💚 Draw! Paint! Sculpt! We hope you'll join us. Posting day is March 25th. Rules and Full Size Ref. Photo here: birdwhispererproject.com/participate/ #birds #art #BirdWhisperer

Here he is in full.

It is nice to be on one of the few remaining types of social media that isn't absolutely riddled with genAI sloptivity. They may take our images and videos but I'll be damned if they take our pithy short-form written existential angst

A small atmospheric seascape for you. Tisha Mark ©2026, Soft Peaceful Sunset No. 2606, oil on Arches oil paper, 6"x4" Original works on paper (including this one!) are available on my website: tishamark.com/product-cate... #art #painting #SciArt #bsnm #ArtSky