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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The point of #indiebookstoreday is to give extra support to your local indies that provide events, education, + safe places for communities all year round. 📚 If you're complaining today that you didn't get free swag /books, or the sales / party weren’t big enough, then you're the problem.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Spring is here! 🌷🐇🐝🦢🦋 A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our show! My friends surprised me, my dad brought me flowers, and I sold two original pieces! 🥹 If you didn't get a chance to visit the reception, Flora & Fauna is on view at 701 Whaley until May 12th! #artshow

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The final animal in my SC sticker series is the Piping Plover. These cuties are usually around 7 in. and weigh less than 2 oz. This migratory bird spends its winters with us. We must protect their nesting habitats from disturbance. 🏝️ #wildlifeart #endangeredspecies #birding

Digital illustration of a Piping Plover and her baby

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Bewick’s Wren highly resembles our state bird, the Carolina Wren, but is extremely rare. Listed as State Endangered, they are mostly found in brushy thickets, and open farmlands. I love how round they can be and how they perch their tail so high. #southcarolina #wildlifeart #digitalart

A digital illustration of Bewick’s Wren, a bird listed as State Endangered in the state of South Carolina

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today I’m highlighting not one, but 2 South Carolina amphibians: the Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Threatened) & the Carolina Gopher Frog (Endangered). Both are found in SC’s Sandhills region. #endangeredspecies #southcarolina

Illustration of a pine barrens tree frog and a gopher frog, two endangered South Carolina species

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Today’s state endangered animal is the Coal Skink, a small lizard found at Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina’s highest peak. I chose to draw a juvenile coal skink, because their tails are this gorgeous blue that turns to brown in adulthood. #endangeredspecies #wildlifeart #stickersheet

A digital illustration of two coal skinks

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Today’s state threatened animal is the Carolina Pygmy Sunfish! This tiny freshwater fish is only found in the states of SC + NC. To protect this species, we must protect our streams and fresh water from pollution and habitat fragmentation. #endangeredspecies #wildlifeart #stickersheet

An illustration of two Carolina Pygmy Sunfish, an endangered species in the states of S.C. and N.C.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

My heart has been with my beautiful (and frustrating) state, and I’m doing what I can to raise awareness for our local South Carolina environment and threatened species. Today, I’m focusing on the red-cockaded woodpecker, listed as state endangered by the SC DNR. #endangeredspecies #wildlifeart

A digital illustration of two red-cockaded woodpeckers back to back, surrounded by a frame of bright red

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I am so proud of this show and how it all came together! Meredith, Tennyson, and I share a love of bold colors, patterns, and animals that gives our work a cohesive and complementary feel. On view now at 701 Whaley until May 12th! #artshow #folkart #artglery

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

"St. Patrick's Green", my piece inspired by stained glass and featuring 7 species of birds found in Ireland, is finished! I haven't felt this proud of a painting in a long time and it feels so good. #stainedglass #medievalart #endangeredspecies

Picture of Julie’s large watercolor piece “St. Patrick’s Green” inspired by stained glass and featuring seven bird species found in Ireland.

The painting is a landscape featuring a duck and swan in a pond, a pheasant and pair of lapwings in the field, a magpie and woodpigeon in a tree, and arctic tern flying in the sky. In the background are mountains and a bright sun.

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MossyPine 🍂 @bymossypine.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

🍂 SHOP UPDATE Tomorrow (2nd of March), I will have a bunch of new things available in my shop! Keep an eye out for new key chains, stickers and the newest Mossy Mail bundles! ✨ bymossypine.com #ArtShop #CuteArt

A raster with 4 different product photos displaying several stickers and key chains, all featuring black and orange cats. In the middle there is a text that says: Shop Update 4pm CET - 2nd of March

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Here’s some sneak peeks of my 16x20” work in progress! Inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds, this is the largest piece I’ve worked on in some time! I’ve been enjoying it immensely. #stainedglass #medievalart #watercolor

Closeup of a work-in-progress watercolor piece inspired by stained glass and featuring Irish birds

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Closeup time for our hook-billed kite friend! ☀️ “Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025. #endangeredspecies #medievalart #illustrator

A rectangular gouache and colored piece by Julie K. Art that features a hook-billed kite sitting on a branch against a background of medieval manuscript inspired patterns.

“Fly by Thy Wisdom”, Acryla gouache, colored pencil & ink on archival paper, 8” x 12”, 2025.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A closer look at my scarab beetle piece, “The Morning Sun” that will be on display at the upcoming Flora and Fauna show! Backgrounds are pictures I took in the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the MET. Watercolor on archival paper, 6” x 6”, 2025. #ancientegypt #watercolorillustration

Circular watercolor illustration inspired by patterns on ancient Egyptian coffins. In the center is a black scarab beetle.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

No but I NEED that peacock dress in my wardrobe STAT 🦚

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It’s been a while since I did an Acryla gouache x colored pencil piece. I always forget how much I enjoy the textures! This piece is called “Fly by Thy Wisdom” and features a Hook-Billed Kite.

A flat-lay photo of a painting on a desk, surrounded by artist materials like Holbein Gouache and Prismacolor colored pencils. The painting is of a hook-billed kite against a background of patterns inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

“And what I ask Of you, beloved, Far away Is to think at times… Of the strand of Howth Where a wave breaks“ -Pádraig Pearse 🇮🇪 #howthireland #howthcliffwalk #howthcastle

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Kilkenny Castle was a dream! When can i move in? #kilkennycastle

Julie looking at a tapestry at Kilkenny Castle

Julie looking at the stunningly painted ceiling of the Great Hall at Kilkenny Castle

Julie at a window of Kilkenny Castle that overlooks the rose garden

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth, a copy of which was on display at Kilkenny castle

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Sharing some stills + closeups of this piece I’m calling “I Disregard Your Earthly Treasures” I’ve been keeping an eye out for these beauties while in Ireland, but I think it’s still too cold + early for them to be about. (Still crossing my fingers though🤞) #medievalmanuscript #gouachepainting

A gouache and watercolor painting on a square piece of archival paper. The painting features an elephant hawk moth, a bright yellow, olive and pink moth, against a background pattern of bold colors and gold inspired by illuminated medieval manuscripts.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Oh, Ireland. I fear I may never leave you. 🇮🇪 #BlarneyCastle

Julie on the steps of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland, looking up at a blue sky

Julie sitting on the battlements of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland

Julie on the battlements of Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland

Julie walking up the Wishing Steps at Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

“Four Years Left”. Watercolor, gouache & India ink on recycled cotton rag paper, 8.5” x 8.5”, 2025. Here’s a look at my finished honeybee piece for an upcoming show! 🍯 #medievalart #honeybees #endangeredspecies #wildlifeartist

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

January felt simultaneously like the longest and shortest month in history. 🫠 I’m finding comfort in my animal companions and tender middle-grade books. I think We Could Be Rats takes the lead as my favorite! What was the best book you read in January? #januarywrapup #monthlyreads

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The Ghost Egg @theghostegg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Oh to be a little ghost painting outside at dusk ☁️🎨

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I ❤️ to read high fantasy, sci-fi, generational epics, + middle grade fiction. You can usually find me painting, cuddling my cat, watching Ghibli movies + Dropout, + playing DnD! My favorite games are ACNH, Stardew Valley, + BotW. I’m a Virgo INFJ 4w3. Do we have any in common? #BookSky #VibeCheck

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Hi #booksky! A lot of you might not know that when I’m not painting, I’m the Creative Director and a bookseller for a local indie bookstore! I have a reads account where I post my reads, recs, and ARC reviews. Going to try and be better about bringing those here, too. 📚 Instagram @ juliek.reads

Julie wearing an orange sweater in front of her bookshelf

A scrapbook-esque collage featuring pastel colors, patterns from art nouveau, and a picture of a book open on a desk with an illustration of a unicorn

A phone on a bookshelf, open to the audiobook of “Rosarita” by Anita Desai

Julie’s bookshelves! Three bookshelves against a blue wall

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Introducing my Egyptian Scarab Beetle painting! 🪲 I love these little guys. Ever since I saw the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the MET Museum, I haven’t been able to get these patterns and colors out of my head! #artistsonthreads #watercolorart #illustration

A watercolor and gouache painting of a scarab beetle on a circular piece of paper. The beetle is set against a background of ancient Egyptian inspired patterns and gold ink.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

2024 was tough and I’ve been disappointed with how little art I made. But here’s hoping 2025 will be full of colors and patterns! Starting off the year strong with this elephant hawk-moth piece. 🦋 #watercolor #illustration

A square watercolor piece featuring a bright pink and yellow elephant hawk moth against a background of bright patterns and colors, in a medieval illuminated manuscript style.

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Ennius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

27th December is the feast of St John the Apostle and Evangelist who is depicted here with his symbol. BL Egerton 608; the Four Gospels; 11th century; Echternach; f.133v

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Fiona McLees @mclees-fiona.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Some smoky colours for the depths of winter, including the very seasonal “pickling cabbage” (second image, bottom right). From Colour: Charted and Catalogued, A Key Reference for Pigmental Colours, by E. Fellowes (1922). Seen at the RCA’s Colour Library

A page of 12 colour swatches in various muted tones of pink, purple, and greenish-greys.

4 colour swatches, clockwise from top left: light pinky-violet (“Mauve”), light brownish-grey-pink (“Mauve Potato Flower”), deep brown-magenta (“Pickling Cabbage”), rich purple (“Purple Amethyst)

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David Mack @davidmackau.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Got to go inside the new, restored Notre Dame today. Incredible light. It all looks brand new somehow. Astonishing to think how they rebuilt this roof. Even crazier to think they were able to build this to begin with centuries ago.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

A portrait of a bunny named Cilantro from a few years ago, and a jackalope from my painting inspired by North American folk quilts! If you see this, post a bunny! 🐇 #illustration #petportrait

Watercolor pet portrait of a bunny named Cilantro. It is a white bunny with several brown and black spots on its face, and big pink ears.

A closeup of a gouache painting inspired by North American folk quilts, focusing on a running jackalope (hare with antler horns).

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Devin Elle Kurtz @devinellekurtz.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Waiting by the window

A digital illustration of a red and white Shiba Inu sleeping by a window. The dog is perched on an armchair with its head resting on a small table. Outside the window is wisteria. The colors are brown, green, yellow, and a pop of purple.

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

It's finally getting cold, and the birds are becoming r o u n d

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

One of my favorite pieces from 2022! I challenged myself to make an artwork using a primary color palette. The original is still available in my sh🌻p! “Chiru & Pheasant”, Gouache and Colored Pencil, 9” x 12”, 2022. juliekart.etsy.com/listing/1312...

Flatlay view of the painting “Chiru & Pheasant”, featuring Lady Amherst’s Pheasant resting in a tree and two chiru in the foreground, with medieval inspired pattern work in the background.

Gouache and Colored Pencil, 9” x 12”, 2022.

Close-up view of the painting “Chiru & Pheasant”, featuring Lady Amherst’s Pheasant resting in a tree and two chiru in the foreground, with medieval inspired pattern work in the background.

Gouache and Colored Pencil, 9” x 12”, 2022.

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Kate Franklin @melucene.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

tangential to my research on OT reception/representation in medieval #Armenia but too astounding to ignore, this depiction of the Tree of Jesse from 14th c Vayots Dzor Matenadaran 206, fol. 258v

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

100 new friends on this 🦋 app - wow, thank you! Here’s some butterfly art over the years to celebrate!

Up close photo of an art nouveau inspired watercolor piece, with a focus on a banner featuring butterflies and beetles

An up close photo of a watercolor piece inspired by medieval manuscripts featuring two butterflies on a background of gold

butterfly magnets made with polymer clay and gouache, featuring all sorts of species of butterflies and moths

A magnet in the shape of a moth and decorated with Cecropia patterns

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Little Ghost @littleghostelli.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

hi hello! i make art!

a figure with a deer skull in a black cloak, holding a staff in one hand and lavender in the other.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 20/11/2024

Still not feeling great, looking through the illustration work of Natalia Trepenok (b. 1953) to cheer myself up so I'm sharing some with you too! Some of the best animals in the business IMO. #FromTheInspirationFolder #illustration #NataliaTrepenok

Illustration by Natalia Trepenok (b. 1953). Cow wearing a hat with a girl sitting on its shoulder.

Illustration by Natalia Trepenok (b. 1953). Crane with a frog on its beak.

Illustration by Natalia Trepenok (b. 1953). Wolf and rabbit at the door, goat on top of it throwing a shoe at them.

Illustration by Natalia Trepenok (b. 1953). Goat and pig on the town square.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

If you see this, post your bird art 🕊️

Watercolor painting by Julie K. Art in a medieval manuscript style, featuring an owl.

Watercolor painting by Julie K. Art in a medieval manuscript style, featuring a heron.

Watercolor painting by Julie K. Art in a medieval manuscript style, featuring a caracara bird.

Watercolor painting by Julie K. Art in a medieval manuscript style, featuring a harpy eagle.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I’m the dungeon master of a DnD game set in the ASOIAF universe, taking place about fifty years after the events of Game of Thrones! I made my adventuring party these little mood boards for fun! #gameofthrones #dnd #asoiaf

“Dorina Nightshade: Changeling Rogue Assassin”

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Ami Thompson @amithompson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The lord of The rings - Eowyn

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cc 🌷 @ccsartcafe.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Coming soon ✨️🩷 11.22.24

Photo of washi tape depicting quilt blocks and sleeping cats and dogs

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

If you see this, post something green 🌿 A Ghibli study from years ago while testing new gouache paints!

A small painting study of a scene from studio Ghibli in an open sketchbook: a grassy field with a few flowers in the foreground, and blue sky with clouds in the background.

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Julie K. Art @juliekart.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Hi there! My name is Julie and I’m an artist & illustrator. I paint endangered species with a medieval twist. 🎨✨ I love my two cats, art history, working at a local bookshop, illuminated manuscripts, and cozy video games. Welcome! ✤ Shop: Etsy.com/shop/juliekart ✤ Gallery: JulieKArt.com/gallery

Julie standing in front of the “Unicorn in the Garden” Tapestry at the Met Cloisters.

A gouache painting inspired by “Unicorn in the Garden”, but the Unicorn has been replaced with a rhino.

A gouache painting featuring a mother rhino and her calf in an illuminated manuscript style.

A watercolor painting featuring a running tiger as arrows are shot at it. Inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts.

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