Blackbird painted in acrylic with yellow gorse. Still some gorse flowers and spikes to do.

Common frog sitting on a toadstool. Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper. #frog #britishwildlife

Young fox, so far. Acrylic on board. Still a way to go. Do I switch to oils for a softness? Beautiful reference photo by Jane Huntley #foxoftheday #fox #britishwildlife

Commission Lurcher collie cross with an intense gaze! Loved painting this one. #petportrait #lurcher

Pencil sketch of a young Dylan Thomas. Mechanical pencil on paper #pencilportrait

Deborah Lowe, contemporary stained glass artist, UK #WomensArt

Finished the primroses. Oil on stretched canvas. Can you spot the beetle?

Some primroses on the way. Oil on stretched canvas. #hurryupspring #primroses #floralart #oilpainting

Jamie Oldham - Blackbird. Oils.

Currently, about four or five long tailed tits on the feeder. Cant get a decent photo, so here's some I painted earlier. Oil on paper.

Couple of dog commissions on the go. Pretty much finished this beautiful face. Oil on stretched canvas. #dogportraits #petportraits

One of my favourite birds to paint. Goldfinches and Sowthistle from a few years ago. Oil on paper.

Nancy's first shoes My daughter's first shoes, a work in progress. Currently acrylic on canvas but will switch to oils.

An older painting from 2024 . Need to paint more cockatiels. They are so cheeky and yet so elegant! Acrylic on wallpaper #cockatiels #birdsofbluesky

Some toadstool homes on the way 🍄🍄🍄 #illustration #fairytale #forest

Dragonfly illustration Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper.

Finally finished this one. Two illustrations down, eight more to go. Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper.

@robcrank68.bsky.social and @alan678.bsky.social Thank you for everything you have done on your #BirdOfTheDay theme. I have had so much fun going through pictures to meet your challenges! Hope you have a good new year #Photography #Birds #EastCoastKin

Looking for an easy bake for tonight? Try my Vegan Sticky Golden Syrup Loaf Cake. It takes a few minutes to make the cake batter, then in the oven to bake while you do other things. www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2021/11/vega... If you bake, you probably have all the ingredients too. #dairyfree #vegan

Happy is the woman with her own lantern ✨✨ Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire Wintertide #hardwickhall #derbyshire #wintertidefestival

I have painted more robins than any other bird. This cheery, friendly bird always makes you smile. #robinoftheday #ukbirds #europeanrobin

Pencil and charcoal. Need to do more sketching. #pencilportrait #sketching

Today, I shall be mostly painting unicorns. #illustration #childrensbooks #magicalforest #unicorns

#HermitThrush #bird #drawing #art #artist Hermit Thrushes are symbols of stillness and contemplation in harsh times, as well as hope that things will improve soon. richard-laeton.pixels.com/featured/her...

My dog of the week. Archie was relaxing at Press Books and Coffee in Hednesford, after his hydrotherapy session.

Bullfinch and berries Oil on paper Detail from a bigger painting. I saw one on my dog walk yesterday - such handsome birds.

Went to such an inspiring talk tonight by Olivier Leger, an incredibly talented artist with a mission to help educate and save our oceans through the power of art. Check out his work and please share. www.olivierleger.co.uk #oceanart #saveouroceans #marinelife #sealife #seagrass #oceansciences

Different kind of commission. Illustration ideas using washy acrylic and coloured pencil. No idea what I'm doing but fun to have a play.

A little colour for this November evening. Toucan. Acrylic on wallpaper from a few years ago. #toucan #birdsinart #acrylicpainting #artforyourhome

Some fantastic ideas for vegan lunches 😋 I've used a few recipes that @tinnedtoms.bsky.social has generously shared and always super tasty.

More Macaw #birdart #parrot #illigersmacaw

Work in progress of an Illigers Macaw. Love his cheeky face 💚 #mccaw #parrotsofbluesky #birdpainting #oilpainting #michaelhardingoilpaints

Clarence, who looks every bit a Clarence. Haven't painted a cat in a while and missing those eyes. Acrylic on board. #ragdollcat #blueeyes #catsofbluesky #petportraits

More breathing space, 2024 one of the many etchings & engravings by printmaker Janis Goodman #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Not too far off with this one now. Made the background a little more dramatic. Now need to work on the ferns. Thanks to @logicaphotography.bsky.social for use of photograph 💚

Painting in progress of a young stag. Oil on stretched canvas. Thanks to @logicaphotography.bsky.social for letting me use her beautiful photograph and composition as reference.

Hey, did you know, when you order a book from Bert's Books, Bert points get credited to your account. Which you can then use to get money off your next order! Why not pop on and order yourself a treat?

Guinea pigs reading a story. Acrylic on canvas from a while ago. #guineapigs #reading #acrylicart

Fox acrylic on 12 inch round canvas. Art lovers, I have lots of paintings that can be paid in 3 instalments, perfect for Christmas gifts. Also, for US customers, artwork is exempt from tariffs. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com/listing/1701... #fox ##sciart 🐡 #art #blueskyart #MHHSBD

Little pop up 2week display or art at Mangia Mangia in Lichfield. Also they do the best pistachio filled croissants in the world.

My magnolia is doing weird things. In twenty years it's never produced whatever this is? Fruit?

Elgar's Dream of Gerontius conducted by Kazuki Yamada with the wonderful CBSO + CBSO chorus who were phenomenal. Sadly no Toby Spence but Benjamin Hulett was brilliant, as were Jess Dandy and Roderick Williams. #elgar #dreamofgerontius #cbso #birminghamsymphonyhall #kazukiyamada

A chubby crucian carp on the way. Found a lovely little oval frame so painting this on acrylic primed cardboard. Who knows if this will work! Lots to do and some hornwort weed for movement. #cruciancarp #carp #ukwildlife #rivers #nature

Trial run with wooden coasters with painted birds #robin #chaffinch #bluetit

My chrysanthemums painting www.verakober.com/floral

Bullfinch and bramble almost done. #ukbirds #bullfinch #nature #ukwildlife #birds

More hare Photo reference Frances Crickmore #hare #nature #ukwildlife #wildlifepainting

Robin in pencil. #sketch #tryingtosketchmore

'I came first through the warm grass Humming with Spring...' This little bee painting I've started made me think of Brian Patten's brilliant poem, The Bee's Last Journey to the Rose. #bee #ukwildlife

Some details from the wonderful Kedleston Hall today. Incredible craftsmanship, wall coverings, art and secret rooms - lots to see. #kedlestonhall #nationaltrust #derbyshire