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Hi #PortfolioDay I'm Élle • Freelance illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer Specializing in lush, detailed b&w art & passionate about occult history, symbolism & horror. Open for work in publishing, Tarot, TCGs/TTRPGs, private & commercial commissions ✉️babeandoak@gmail.com 🎨 babeandoak.carrd.co

Altar prayer card for the goddess Diana. A rectangular card has a black border with parts of the Orphic hymn for Diana surrounding it as a border in white text. In the bottom right are twin arrows over a crescent moon representing her and Apollo. In the bottom left and top right are white outlined 8 point stars. Inside the border is a marble shockwave black and grey pattern with white outlining that forms an arch at the top with lining to look like columns on both sides. In the middle is a stag skull with painted antlers of a diamond and star pattern. Behind the skull are smaller 8 point stars and cloud ripples. Above the skull is a scraggly branch of queen Anne’s lace with small dots above. In the top corners are two constellations for Sirius as her hunting dogs and Roman numerals for 13 and 8 for the date of the Nemoralia festival.

Night Magic - Black and white ink illustration of a magic filled Victorian house with an ominous surrounding. of a shrub framing the left side and bottom of the page. In the middle is a Victorian revival house with a spire to the right and a porch. Over the porch is a bison skull and the windows are celestial stain glass. The roof is black with cosmic looking weather vanes. 5 Crows are flying overheard from the back to the front of the house and the sky is The sky is textured with swirling pattern of lines and with black dot stars

Odette - black& white skateboard design of Odette's transformation and the Swan Maiden in folklore.
Illustration is a football skateboard shape. At the bottom curve is a black border followed by a porcelain edge filigree pattern with dashes/ lines. Inside the curve is a constellation design mimicking the star patterns of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria known as the "Swan Prince" castle. Grey stars on a white background with fine line ink. Above the border is a metal embossed moon medallion in grey with daisies and a moon. Large stylized white waves morphing into magical energy as they transform Odette are overtop the body of a painted outlined swan turned to the left with its wing folded down with speckled grey patterning mimicking vintage ballet costume patterns.
To the left of the swan is a large silver sacred heart with jewels, radial background, a sword vertically piercing it and an arch with three jewelled stars. Below is a rendered and outlined oval link chain winding behind the elements. To the right of the white swan is a faceted 8 point metal star with fleur de lis arm segments and a large diamond in the middle. Flying through the chain link is a Russian striped folk arrow. Above is the black swan counterpoint Odile flipped in reversed. Over top is a paisley like folk pattern of Russian like embroidery of flowers, vines and curved tear drops in flat toned greys. Above is a matching mirrored medallion of daises but with a sun instead for the time restraints of the spell from the ballet. The top curve is a tangle of branches/dark leaves in black on a lighter black background. Overtop are white fine line inked chamomile flowers in reference to Tchaikovsky's sister Aleksandra who inspired his ballets and the area of Russia they grew up. The border is split into white on the top & black on the bottom. Behind both swans are walls with a tile pattern of black 8 point stars lined in white on a grey background framing an empty space doorway is shaded wall moulding.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the share bsky.app/profile/cata...

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ElectroCeratops @ehrenenglish.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Getting a little more refined, here! Still a little ways to go. The background comes a bit later, I love busting out my washi masking tape. #SciArt #invertart #tigerbeetle

A six spot tiger beetle painting in progress

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LindenShieldARTs (she/they) @lindenshieldarts.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

"𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴, a chalice-shaped fungus with pronounced veins that is known for its constant, almost imperceptible, colour shifting." Inspired by Helvella acetabulum. I might have trypophilia, ahah. Sorry to those here who suffer from trypophobia. #TraditionalArt #Mushrooms

A photo of an open landscape-format sketchbook placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by a paint brush, a palette, watercolour pans, coloured pencils, a fountain pen, acrylic markers, crystals, and leaves. The sketchbook page features paintings of a fictional chalice-shaped mushroom with pronounced veins in soft yellow/pink/teal colours. In the top left corner is written, with purple ink: Helvella mutabilis.

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Emma @emmasartworks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Things that grow on trees - found on a recent walk along the River Wear from Durham City - crabapples, conkers, Norwegian maple seeds, Ramalina lichen, beech nuts and sweet chestnuts. Watercolour painting. Seems to have been a good year for the beech and apples, less so for oaks. 🐡 #botany #lichen

Watercolour painting of nature finds from a recent walk along the River Wear from Durham City - crabapples, conkers, Norwegian maple seeds, Ramalina lichen, beech nuts and sweet chestnuts

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

There are horror novels written about that

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I still think it is magical that paintbis made from dirt

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I'm a Canadian non-binary artist who paints portraits, still life, plants, fungi, and anything that amuses me. Sometimes I incorporate sculptural elements. 🏳️‍⚧️🐡 #portfolioday

Oil painting of various alcohol bottles displayed in a cardboard box. Whisky and wine bottles line the back and a partially full bottle of golden cloudberry gin lies on its side with a toy blue whale on top of it. A giant moon snail shell sits in front of the gin. A blue tartan cloth spills out the front of the box.

A desperately hungry cat that has not eaten in 5 minutes stares in through a window at a chicken dinner displayed, half eaten, on a table inside. The dinner has chicken tea, rolls, fruit, cinnamon bun, and a minute amount of veggies.

Part of a crying face with baggy eyes painted on an un finished canvas.

3D wax sculpture on a wooden board of a lobster mushroom and pepper caps. The pepper caps are leaning away from the parasitic lobster mushroom like it might eat them. It might.

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Lizzie Harper Illustrator @lizzie-harper.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

These are three of the enormous variety of fungi that are currenlty fruiting in and around Hay-on-Wye (where I live). I was lucky enough to get to paint all three from life, while selling prints and cards in Hay castle, and chatting to visitors to the Fungitown festival last weekend #dreamjob

Brown #Roll-rim #Paxillus involutus #botanicalillustration of this poisonous #fungus illustrated from life at this year's annual #Fungitown festival in #Hayonwye. The fungus is brown with decurrent yellow gills stretching down the stipe, and a distinctive brown in-rolled wavy edge. The stipe is brown and there's detritus like soil and dead grass at the base. Cut to white, #watercolour #illustration

#Echinoderma hystrix #Fungus illustrated from life at this year's annual #Fungitown festival in #Hayonwye. This beautiful little white fungus does not have an English name. It is covered all over in brownish black scales, including on the stipe. There are small dark red blobs where the white gills touch the cap edge, these are fluid produced in a process called #gutteration. Cut-to-white #sciart #naturalhistoryillustration done in #watercolor #naturalhistoryillustration

#Scaberstalk #Bolete #Leccinum cyanobasaileucum #naturalhistoryillustration completed at Fungitown in Hay on wye. It has a very domed dark brown cap, a textured stipe (with soil at the base) and pale spongy hymeium. The #naturalscienceillustration shows slug damage on the cap where pale flesh shows through the brown colouration. Cut to white and illustrated #byhand

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Steven Strang @alchemicalrat.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Latest commission has been received so I can post it now. Flying With The Wind, acrylic on panel. A delight to work on, this was commissioned as a birthday gift for a dear friend.

Painting of a two-masted schooner sailing quickly in a choppy sea. She has gannet wings for sails. Based on a wonderful sailing trip with the recipient and on my brother’s explanations about how the sails of his boat act as airfoils

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Mike Z @mikez.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#Mysterium prompt 1: Autumnal Arboretum. I haven’t finished the piece I’ve been working on for this prompt, but ents never do anything that isn’t worth taking a long time to do.

A tree person whose leaves are autumn colors.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Very nice! Bird of paradise is such an explosive flower.

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Helen Whistberry @whistberry.northsky.social · 05/10/2026

Anyone have a nature photo they think would make a neat drawing and you don't mind my using it as a reference with proper credit? Birds, critters, flowers, plants? Drop one in a comment for my eternal gratitude 💜

Digital drawing of a bunch of yellow woad flowers against a black background.

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Straight Jacket Dreamer @paulmollon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Respectfully submitted for your approval of #BlueSkyArtshow #Art #fineart #traditionalart #fineartgallery #sciart the final completion of “Defiance” alt text for visually impaired, and a personal statement. As always ☮️💕😃⚧️

This is “Defiance” Loxodanta Africana (African Bush Elephant). The Elephant stands right in front of the viewer. It is a Vigilante Matriarch who understands and accepts her duty and authority of her Matriarchal position. She stands on the African Bushland in Defiance of any intruders that would harm herself, but most importantly and foremost others in her Herd. The Bushland recedes into the distance behind her. Trees of the Bushland are minimal compared to her massive and majestic stance. The Sky is a vibrant clear Blue representing clearness of though and understanding. A HIGHLY INTELLIGENT beautiful being.

This is what Leadership is really about. It is about accepting your duties and performing them honestly and dutifully. It is not about taking advantage of others who are less than, physically, emotionally or economically. She represents for me my own personal feelings about what I need to do to protect OUR Democracy and privileges that come with Democracy. I Shall Forver Remain absolutely Defiant of Fascism, Racism and any Theocratic Government. YOU WILL NOT GET AROUND ME YOU MUST GO THROUGH ME FIRST 😡
☮️💕😃⚧️

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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I have new brooches! Six hand embroidered animal wearable pieces of art. These are the last that I am making this year. Find all of the designs here: www.emilytull.co.uk/store/c13/br... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #embroidery #WildlifeArt

a bright white background with six hand embroidered animal brooches. Hedgehog, Frog, Otter, Harvest Mouse, Badger and Fox.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Studio Space Ottawa Open House starts tomorrow. 2477A Kaladar Ave, Ottawa Friday, 2nd oct 5-9pm Saturday, 3rd oct 10am-4pm #ottawa #botanicalart #painting #art

A wall of small paintings by this artist all of which are for sale at the Open House. Painting subjects include mushrooms, bones, trilobites, dildos, portraits, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Another wall of paintings. This time of botanical subjects including flowers and mushrooms. A portrait hides in the corner.

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The Wee Owl Studio, Art 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theweeowl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A little hare portrait. A small original artwork that can be sent direct as a gift and will easily fit in a letterbox. folksy.com/find/item/86... #Hare #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #ColourPencil #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #NatureArt #bsnm

A postcard size drawing of a hare with windblown grasses in yellow and brown autumnal tones. The drawing has a blue background.
An original art work, please note that the frame is not included.
Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size).
Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame.

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Noll @nollthere.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#SciArtSeptember - Day 9 - Ivory Ivory Leaf Beetle #Art #SciArt

Digital art of an ivory leaf beetle surrounded by a decorative floral pattern.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Loved it but was creeped out by the bot flies.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Looking at the pic, I think you are right. Mine has only dots and is missing those white stripes.

An incredibly iridescent green beetle posing in a sunbeam on leaf litter.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I think I saw that beetle in Mer Bleu.

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LindenShieldARTs (she/they) @lindenshieldarts.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What I saw irl VS What I saw in my head Can you tell that I am fully ready for autumn? 🙃 Find the full painting process on my Patreon: patreon.com/lindenshieldarts #TraditionalArt #Painting #Gouache #Forest

An image split in two, showing on the left side a photo of a mossy tree in a sunlit forest, its twisting roots partly lifted above the ground. The image on the right shows the same tree transposed into a moody, misty, wet mountain forest. Two glowing yellow eyes now peer out from the dark cavity under the roots.

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Lee Madgwick @leemadgwick.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Rupture Oil and acrylic on canvas 1.1M x 1.1M #art #handpainted #humanart #painting #tree

A large tree split down the middle in a vast rolling landscape. Painted by Lee Madgwick.

*All of my paintings are hand painted. No AI tools or generators are, and never will be, used at any stage in my creative process*

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Underpainting of the final one in this set #wip

Finally the final underpainting in the box of curiosities painting series. This painting has a multi sided face sculpture with the happy face in the light and the scewming fave in the shadow. The box also contains a bottle of marbles with a tiny clay teapot on top of it. A scallop shell rests against the back of the box and giant pink barnacles sit peaking into the light at the front.

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C.R. Gill Art @catalyst-artworks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Studio Spaces Ottawa is having its annual open house and art sale on October 2nd-3rd. My studio will be open to visitors. Come visit me! #artottawa #ottawaartist

Studio Space Ottawa 7th Annual Open House and Art Sale.
Studio Space Ottawa.
Vernissage: Friday, October 2, 2026, 5pm to 9pm.
Continues: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10am to 4pm.
2477 Kaladar Avenue.
Www.studiospaceottawa.ca
You're invited to tour our talented artists' vibrant studios.

Photo of a clay studio.

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Ele Willoughby @minouette.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today’s #SciArtSeptember prompt is the colour saffron which made me think of a particular yellow-orange mushroom. This is a hand-carved lino block reduction print of a clump of poisonous, Eastern jack-o-lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus illudens) on a hardwood tree stump. 🧪

As described this is my 8” x 10” linocut reduction print of a clump of several Eastern jack-o-lantern mushrooms in yellow-orange with glow-in-the-dark gills against a decaying tree stump with textured bark in grey, brown and black, and ground with dead leaves with green in a corner of the background. The print is signed and numbered by me, Ele Willoughby, 2024.

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