iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Woah there, forgot you existed again for a moment. Will I get better at posting here? Probably not. Anyway, new Lady Knight print for the monthly club is coming along nicely ⚔️ A4 watercolour #darkart #fantasyart #watercolour #ladyknight

Work in progress watercolour painting of a lady knight with a dark / evil vibe, painted in watercolour 🪶

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A little portrait ACEO because these will always be one of my favourite things to draw. Painting faces like this just feels a bit like home. Watercolour ACEO! 2.5 x 3.5 inches. On eBay now! ebay.us/m/CHCnRk #aceo #miniatureart #expressionist #portraitpainting #sketch #watercolour

ACEO miniature portrait painting in blue and pink

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What's the ACEO community like on Bluesky? This is one of three that I have up at the moment that are ending this evening (1 hour!) and is probably my personal favourite of the bunch. Barn owl drawn in acrylic marker. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. #birdart #owls #acrylic #aceo #miniatureart

Miniature ACEO drawing of a barn owl in acrylic markers against a red underpainting.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Some work in progress photos of a new mixed media painting. Watercolour & acrylic ink (so far) on paper. 'Forget Me Not' as a working title. The black really makes it. Although kind of like that bright corner... What do you think? #expressionistart #watercolour #portraitart 🪶

Work in progress mixed media portrait of a woman and forget me not flowers. Watercolour and acrylic ink.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The first time I've ever tried carving text in lino and, sure it needs some cleaning up, but I am SO happy with how this print turned out. The concept, the finish. I love it. #darkart #linoprint #fantasyart

Lino print of a ruined archway with sword, decaying back into plants with the phrase 'Everything Ends'

Lino block of a ruined archway with sword, decaying back into plants with the phrase 'Everything Ends'

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

A little ACEO from yesterday! Painting small used to scare me because I thought I had to do fine details... Turns out that's completely unnecessary. Painted in watercolour & gouache. 2.5 x 3.5 inches! #mixedmediaart #sketch #aceo #miniatureart #painting #portraitart #expressionist

ACEO miniature portrait - art cards editions and originals - 2.5 x 3.5 inch portrait painting in watercolour & Gouache

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Painted / drew this owl to match a few I did last month. Really enjoying birds lately... Watercolour, promarker and micron pen mixed media. Let me know if you'd like the original before it goes on my shop update next Friday 🪶 #birdart #owls #mixedmediaart #sketch #painting

Watercolour and pen owl drawing / painting in yellow & blue.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

30 minutes of sketching for two of my original Patrons this evening. They can never know what to expect, because I constantly change style and subject, so I hope they don't mind 😂 Watercolour portraits, forget me not and forsythia. #sketch #watercolourportrait #watercolorpainting #portraitart 🪶

Watercolour sketch portraits with flowers.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I thoroughly enjoyed doing some watercolour and pen mixed media drawings last month. This is one of my favourites. Also unusual for me to use red for this much of a painting, but I love it. #owl #owlart #birdart #mixedmedia #watercolourpainting #pendrawing #birds #sketch 🪶

Watercolour and pen drawing / painting of an owl against a red, orange, yellow and black background.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

This painting is about feeling like your head is about to explode. It's called Mind Decay, and was painted at a time when I was experiencing a little relapse of the Big Sad ™️. I'm painting another skully painting at the moment, so wanted to reshare this one #watercolour #darkart #mentalhealth 🪶

Watercolor painting of a face overlayed with a skull, expressing a feeling of overwhelm. A representation of mental health issues.

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Thanda ✨ SDCCMálaga B03 @thandaart.com · 24/03/2026

That feeling when you finish an illustration you hate and can’t stop seeing all the flaws over and over again… then regret sending it and start thinking you’re the worst artist ever 🫠

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A lot of trusting the process to be done on this one. Watercolour, acrylic ink and gouache self portrait. *Hopefully* will be part of a group exhibition. #workinprogress #paintingprocess #watercolorpainting #mixedmedia #selfportrait #expressionist 🪶

Work in progress self portrait in green.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I don't normally do little sketches or anything before a bigger painting, because when they turn out like this I don't want to paint them bigger in case they don't turn out so good. Damn, I love this. Watercolour portrait & skull. #sketch #watercolourpainting #darkart #expressionistart

Closeup of a watercolour face and skull in an expressionist style.

Full painting/sketch of a portrait in pink, blue and yellow overlaid with a skull.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Lino purists look away. . . Did a test print on this, saw lots of chatter marks... Decided to keep them because it looks human in a world so quickly moving away from humanity. Really happy with how this looks ✨ #linoprint #fantasyart #weirdart #eyes #printmaking #stars 🪶

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I really have been enjoying owls lately. (And a stray heron in there too). The two bigger ones are on their way to the US at the moment, the smaller ones are ACEOs up for auction until Saturday 🎉 #birds #birdart #owls #mixedmediaart #watercolour #pendrawing 🪶

Watercolour and pen drawings of owls and herons in a messy fantasy style.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Okay I'm obsessed with owls and pen drawings right now. This little guy is an ACEO that's now on my eBay, and he's my favourite so a little more expensive than the others (still £8... For original art). #watercolourpainting #mixedmedia #birdart #owls #sketch #aceo #fantasyart 🪶

Watercolour and pen drawing of an owl - ACEO card.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This little dude is very haunted looking. Kind of tempted to make it into a card with a punny saying like 'have a hoot' or something silly like that. I also don't know that people would buy it. #watercolour #mixedmediaart #birdart #owls #sketch 🪶

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The theme for my Feb print club was magic owls, but I'm a little behind on the originals for the couple of people who get them. This one is not particularly magical, but he is cute. Will be finished in pen #owl #birdart #watercolor #painting #sketch #mixedmediaart 🪶

Watercolour sketch of an owl on a tree, pencil and watercolour.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A little original painting that's looking for a home! I painted this deer back in 2020....2021? Can't remember off the top of my head. It was one of three in a similar style, but both the others have homes now and this one is lonely! £20 including UK delivery if anyone would like it 😊

Cropped image of a watercolour and Gouache portrait of a deer in purple and teal.

A5 watercolour and gouache deer portrait.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Painted this for my print club and may I just say I love her. I mean it's technically me, but whatever. The colours, the vibes, the petal wings? 😍 It's a bit more whimsical than usual but god I love her. #watercolourpainting #fantasyart #illustration #characterart #snailmail 🪶

A watercolour & gouache painting of a spring blossom witch with petal wings in a green and pink colour palette

Close up of a fantasy nature witch watercolour illustration.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

How I imagined Vin from Mistborn. I think the contrast of her hair against the pale colours works really nicely, although part of me wishes I'd done some sort of background. Tempted to mock this up as a cover for my portfolio. #bookish #cosmere #watercolorportrait #fantasy #characterart 🪶

Watercolour portrait on paper of Vin from Mistborn, by Brandon Sanderson.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant / Happy St David's Day! We've finally had some actual sun in Wales, and I've noticed a lot of daffodils popping up. I painted this portrait last year as spring sprung. I always intended to make it a floral portrait series..maybe it's time. #watercolourart #wales #flowers 🪶

A watercolour & Gouache portrait of a woman in yellow, with daffodils

Work in progress expressive painting. Mixed media.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Last night I released some new art for the first time in a while, this was one of the paintings. It's called Dream Softly, and is loosely inspired by The Apparition by Sleep Token, as well as fantasy, dark fairytales, and dreams. Watercolour on paper, 10x14 inches #weirdart #watercolor 🪶

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Today on the easel 🎨 It's been a while since I've done this many 'personal' (ie. Not for commission or print club) paintings. Literally, months. I really enjoyed it, and it reminded me why I decided to give art a proper chance. I need more of this. #fantasyart #painting #weirdart #mixedmedia 🪶

Two paintings - one watercolour of a woman hauntingly floating above a man, and one of a hand holding a sword painted in acrylic

Closer look at the watercolour of a woman haunting a man from above.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

WIP of another acrylic hand. This one is at an angle that I'm less comfortable painting, the palm of the hand has always felt...awkward? Acrylic on oil / acrylic paper, work in progress! This will be released with a couple of other pieces on Friday. #fantasyart #acrylicpainting #paintingprocess 🪶

Work in progress painting of a hand holding a sword, in acrylic.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The final (ish? Might make some changes) painting and the reference photo I took in my kitchen. Now that I'm looking I can see issues, but hey, it's a study. #acrylicpainting #fantasyart #wip #handpainting #referencephoto 🪶

Acrylic painting of a hand and sword - pink & black background.

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Syd Mills @vetyyr.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The final transformation, the last judgement of souls and objects

A person is running to the right with an arm outreached. Visible on their back is a crisscrossed array of blue tattoos. They are facing a galloping horse. In the background: two fire-engulfed hands coming down from the top of the page, with strings wound around the fingers. Behind the hands is a large pale rock; behind the pale rock is a dark burgundy landscape. The night sky is a deep blue.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I'm very much a watercolour artist, but I'd rather just be an 'artist' and make art in whatever medium I fancy at a given time. Yesterday I gave acrylics a go (I've tried them twice in the last 6 years). Ngl, I did not trust the process. #paintingstudy #acrylicpainting #fantasyart #sketch 🪶

Messy acrylic painting - first painting stage.

Acrylic painting of a hand holding a sword taking shape.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Help! I'm trying to decide which painting should be the first to get a redo... I want to rework them to create deeper stories for each of them. 1 - split angel/demon 2 - vampire 3 - wolf girl 4 - mushroom druid Which would you pick? #illustration #fantasyart #watercolour #characterart 🪶

Black & white portrait of a female - half angel, half demon.

An expressionist watercolour of a female face with blood on her lips and running down her throat, where a man floats as a silhouette.

Portrait of a woman with red hair and a sun / moon mark, split down the middle with a wolf emerging.

A portrait of an elven woman with three eyes, green hair, mushrooms growing from her - a Spores Druid from DnD.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This painting has grown on me over the years since I painted it (start of 2024...I think?). I really love painting in an (almost) monochromatic colour palette - usually grey or blue. 'Shattered' watercolour on paper 10x14 inches Originals & prints available! #portraitart #expressionist #fantasy 🪶

A watercolour portrait of a woman with glass shattered over her eye. Inspired by songs by Sleep Token.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

WIP Wednesday for this Sleep Token inspired piece. Currently I'm calling her 'The Mother' but that will change. I'm really enjoying just painting stuff a little more loose and weird again after spending so long lost in commissions. #watercolourpainting #portraitart #weirdart #wip #expressionist 🪶

Work in progress painting of a woman leaning over a man. On close inspection, she is a dream creature, with 6 eyes and 3 hands.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I have been pitifully bad at actually practicing drawing over the last 1...2...3 years? I've been so focused on making 'finished' art that I've missed out on creating and improving. So now I have a whole sketchbook just for figure drawing and practicing etc. #sketchbook #drawing #painting 🪶

Sketchbook page of rough pencil sketched heads, feet, hands and body.

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Zé Burnay @zeburnay.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

A triptych I painted for the soft-cover edition of "The Book of Augurs". I painted these last year while I was going through a little digital painting renascence. Always nice to break away from the brush and ink every now and then. Out now. Order it at my shop via the link in bio or down below

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It's Friday the 13th! Here are some of the darker / spookier paintings I've made over the last few years. Definitely more to come, but how to balance that with the light and whimsical stuff that I paint the rest of the time... #darkart #illustration #watercolorpainting 🪶

Soft horror portrait of a woman with red dripping from her mouth, a smile on her face and a silhouette falling in a double exposure style.

A portrait combining a skull and a face, with the eye staring out of the blue and purple skull.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A small hand study in preparation for some bigger works. I'm really enjoying using acrylic ink for backgrounds lately - there's something incredibly satisfying about not having to layer like with watercolour to get that saturation. #fantasyart #sketchbook #mixedmedia #painting #art 🪶

Watercolour and acrylic ink hand sketch - anatomy practice

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Always sad when the paint dries and it's not as vibrant as it was, but I'm really happy with this sketch. It feels like the 'old' me. Considering making her into a bigger painting but I have a long to do list... Some kind of swamp witch. Watercolour on paper - 5x7 inches 💚🌿 #sketching #fantasy🪶

A swamp witch sketch - painted in watercolour on cold pressed paper - moody dark expressionist portrait.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Sharing some older art that hasn't been seen much here since meta is ☠️ This is Duality - originally inspired by Alkaline by Sleep Token but it's definitely taken on a life of its own. Watercolour - 10x14 inches Lino print - A4 on mulberry paper #darkart #expressive #portraitart 🪶

Dark art watercolour portrait of a woman - half angel half demon.

Dark art lino print portrait of a woman - half angel half demon.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Over Christmas I was suffering art block - honestly I still am. This raven in acrylic ink, watercolour, and gouache was a small break from that. #ravens #corvid #animalart #birdart #expressive #mixedmedia #painting

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

A dragon! A winter dragon specifically. I asked people to vote on this month's painting and it was my bad for giving people purple as an option when that made doing the whole winter thing mildly more difficult. This was painted for my print club! #dragons #fantasyart #mixedmedia #watercolor #art

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Some sketches from the last few weeks. I was working with a vampire / raven theme so stuck with the red and black palette. I can't tell which of the portraits is my favourite - I love the swirls of the second one but I love the expression of the first. #art #sketching #fantasyart #expressionist

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

10 minute dragon sketch I've wanted to paint dragons for a while, but have a bit of art block rn, so I just did a little sketch to get the feel for them. #fantasyart #watercolour #dragons #darkfantasy #sketchbook #sketch

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Quick little kingfisher sketch for a Patron. This is 5x5 inches and took around 15 minutes all in. #watercoloursketch #sketch #animalart #wildlife #kingfisher #watercolourpainting

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

It's been a long time since I've shared new originals. These three are all rather different, but I think that reflects my style quite accurately. They're a mix of expressionist watercolour, dark fantasy, tarot inspired - and there's plenty more to come. #darkart #watercolorart #fantasyart #painting

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It's been a very long time since I posted here, but hey ho. Here are two 5 minute sketches I did recently. #sketchbook #sketching #mixedmedia #watercolorsketch #watercolor #pencilsketch

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Oops, forgot this place existed again. Not for not liking it, just for life being busy. Here's my latest painting, called Welcome Home. It's about a journey to another world and embracing who you might become. Prints via Patreon. Mostly watercolour, some acrylic. #weirdart #fantasy #mixedmedia

Watercolour, gouache and acrylic portrait of a female figure with two sets of eyes, painted in blue pink and yellow. She appears to be an eldritch entity hovering over a forest of thin black tree trunks, with footprints disappearing into thin air.

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I left this as it is because I don't want to ruin what is honestly (and I know I say this A LOT) one of my favourite sketches....ever? She's a 5x7 watercolour sketch for a Patron 🌿 #watercolor #painting #portraitart #watercolourpainting #sketch #sketchbook #expressionism

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I finished this painting last week and today one of my best friends bought it 🎉 Sometimes I feel weird selling to friends or family, but then I think if they want to support me and love the art as much as anyone else who would buy it, why should I feel awkward?

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Sharing this because I'm unlikely to get around to painting it anytime soon, so the digital sketch will have to do. I think I'd do it in gouache or acrylic, rather than my usual watercolour. #sleeptoken #sketch #vessel

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_tkeh_ / Tessa @tkehart.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I finished painting the daffodils 🌼 I opted to leave them very loose because I find flowers hard to paint and like how sketchy it looks. I'm glad I took the leap to paint the background black, too. #watercolor #art #wales #watercolourpainting #mixedmedia #expressionism

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