Briar Crawford
@briarcrawford.bsky.social
📚 Fantasy Author | 🎨 Artist | 🏰 History Nerd
Unleashing magic, one action-packed tale at a time.
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Current Novel: #WhereTheyLurk
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Unleashing magic, one action-packed tale at a time.
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Current Novel: #WhereTheyLurk
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Backup account: @briar.wandering.shop.ap.brid.gy
I had a dream about this moth creature, so I wanted to try drawing him.
Beyond him, I don't remember anything else about the dream.
#fantasy #fantasyart #fantasycreature #creature #creatureart
Beyond him, I don't remember anything else about the dream.
#fantasy #fantasyart #fantasycreature #creature #creatureart
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I had a dream about this moth creature, so I wanted to try drawing him.
Beyond him, I don't remember anything else about the dream.
#fantasy #fantasyart #fantasycreature #creature #creatureart
Beyond him, I don't remember anything else about the dream.
#fantasy #fantasyart #fantasycreature #creature #creatureart
I am not feeling great, so I put out a filled bowl with a sign (for trick-or-treaters) and my poor dog is getting his steps in.
He looks out the window until he sees people coming, then runs to the door, tail wagging. Realizing people are not coming in, he returns to the window.
#dogs #halloween
He looks out the window until he sees people coming, then runs to the door, tail wagging. Realizing people are not coming in, he returns to the window.
#dogs #halloween
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I am not feeling great, so I put out a filled bowl with a sign (for trick-or-treaters) and my poor dog is getting his steps in.
He looks out the window until he sees people coming, then runs to the door, tail wagging. Realizing people are not coming in, he returns to the window.
#dogs #halloween
He looks out the window until he sees people coming, then runs to the door, tail wagging. Realizing people are not coming in, he returns to the window.
#dogs #halloween
Fantasy writers steal from history constantly; the clothing, the etiquette, the architecture, the politics, the grotesque and the glamorous.
#fantasy #writing #writingfantasy #fantasywriter
#fantasy #writing #writingfantasy #fantasywriter
Using History For Fantasy Writing Inspiration
Fantasy writers steal from history constantly; the clothing, the etiquette, the architecture, the politics, the grotesque and the glamorous.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Fantasy writers steal from history constantly; the clothing, the etiquette, the architecture, the politics, the grotesque and the glamorous.
#fantasy #writing #writingfantasy #fantasywriter
#fantasy #writing #writingfantasy #fantasywriter
Does this look like a manta ray?
I wanted to make a sun-catcher for my 5-year-old neice who loves both rainbows and the ocean, but this is my first time trying wire art.
(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
#wireart #wireweaving #art #crafts #MantaRay #CrystalArt
I wanted to make a sun-catcher for my 5-year-old neice who loves both rainbows and the ocean, but this is my first time trying wire art.
(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
#wireart #wireweaving #art #crafts #MantaRay #CrystalArt
October 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Does this look like a manta ray?
I wanted to make a sun-catcher for my 5-year-old neice who loves both rainbows and the ocean, but this is my first time trying wire art.
(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
#wireart #wireweaving #art #crafts #MantaRay #CrystalArt
I wanted to make a sun-catcher for my 5-year-old neice who loves both rainbows and the ocean, but this is my first time trying wire art.
(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
#wireart #wireweaving #art #crafts #MantaRay #CrystalArt
I recently interviewed a historian! Here is the post:
Today we have a special treat: a Q&A with professor Jill Burke. Professor Burke is a historian with a talent for uncovering the real lives behind Renaissance-era beauty practices, standards, and trends.
#history #historian #renaissance #RenaissanceEra #makeup
#history #historian #renaissance #RenaissanceEra #makeup
Renaissance Beauty Was Hardcore: Makeup, Mercury & Midnight Bathhouses
Today we have a special treat: a Q&A with University of Edinburgh professor Jill Burke, a historian who has a talent for uncovering the real lives behind Renaissance beauty practices, standards, and trends. If you need world-building inspiration or are just a fan of history, you'll soon find that professor Burke is a wealth of information.
fantasyfablesguild.wordpress.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I recently interviewed a historian! Here is the post:
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Drawtober 16-20: Spellbound Princess
I wished that traditional art came with an undo button while drawing this one hahaha
#drawtober #fantasy #art #drawing
I wished that traditional art came with an undo button while drawing this one hahaha
#drawtober #fantasy #art #drawing
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Drawtober 16-20: Spellbound Princess
I wished that traditional art came with an undo button while drawing this one hahaha
#drawtober #fantasy #art #drawing
I wished that traditional art came with an undo button while drawing this one hahaha
#drawtober #fantasy #art #drawing
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Drawtober 6-10: Toad Astrologer
This one survived me dripping water on it and my dog stepping on it haha.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
This one survived me dripping water on it and my dog stepping on it haha.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
October 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Drawtober 6-10: Toad Astrologer
This one survived me dripping water on it and my dog stepping on it haha.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
This one survived me dripping water on it and my dog stepping on it haha.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
I love it when the fog makes it look like i am on an island surrounded by clouds. Those workers on the bridge must have had an amazing view.
#photography #photo #nature #sunrise
#photography #photo #nature #sunrise
October 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I love it when the fog makes it look like i am on an island surrounded by clouds. Those workers on the bridge must have had an amazing view.
#photography #photo #nature #sunrise
#photography #photo #nature #sunrise
I had a tiny square of wood, so I tried to carve a tiny ghost. 👻
#ghost #woodcarving #halloween #whittling #art
#ghost #woodcarving #halloween #whittling #art
October 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I had a tiny square of wood, so I tried to carve a tiny ghost. 👻
#ghost #woodcarving #halloween #whittling #art
#ghost #woodcarving #halloween #whittling #art
I saw this pumpkin at the dollarstore, and couldn't help but think it had the potential to be much scarier.
So, I repainted it, drilled a hole to feed in some string lights, and tada! 🎃
#halloween #jackolantern #pumpkin #scary #crafts #art
So, I repainted it, drilled a hole to feed in some string lights, and tada! 🎃
#halloween #jackolantern #pumpkin #scary #crafts #art
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I saw this pumpkin at the dollarstore, and couldn't help but think it had the potential to be much scarier.
So, I repainted it, drilled a hole to feed in some string lights, and tada! 🎃
#halloween #jackolantern #pumpkin #scary #crafts #art
So, I repainted it, drilled a hole to feed in some string lights, and tada! 🎃
#halloween #jackolantern #pumpkin #scary #crafts #art
Drawtober 1-5: Candlelit Messenger
I used a metallic gell pen for the orange glow.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
I used a metallic gell pen for the orange glow.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
October 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Drawtober 1-5: Candlelit Messenger
I used a metallic gell pen for the orange glow.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
I used a metallic gell pen for the orange glow.
#art #drawing #halloween #drawtober
I just came across a shop that makes the fantasy nerd in me happy, but sadly my wallet is empty, so I will have to settle with just sharing them.
The shop is called "Celtic Fusion," and the quality (including the fabric types) look great.
celticfusiondesign.com
#celtic #fantasy #fantasynerd
The shop is called "Celtic Fusion," and the quality (including the fabric types) look great.
celticfusiondesign.com
#celtic #fantasy #fantasynerd
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I just came across a shop that makes the fantasy nerd in me happy, but sadly my wallet is empty, so I will have to settle with just sharing them.
The shop is called "Celtic Fusion," and the quality (including the fabric types) look great.
celticfusiondesign.com
#celtic #fantasy #fantasynerd
The shop is called "Celtic Fusion," and the quality (including the fabric types) look great.
celticfusiondesign.com
#celtic #fantasy #fantasynerd
September 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I have a story in this book!
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
My contribution is the story
"Baobhan sith," which is a retelling of an old Scottish horror folktale.
Hint: Baobhan-sith are a fae type somewhat similar to a vampire.
#scottishfolklore #folklore #fae #fairies #horrorstories #horrorbook #horror
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
My contribution is the story
"Baobhan sith," which is a retelling of an old Scottish horror folktale.
Hint: Baobhan-sith are a fae type somewhat similar to a vampire.
#scottishfolklore #folklore #fae #fairies #horrorstories #horrorbook #horror
🌑 It begins. 🌑
The Into the Dark Kickstarter is officially LIVE!
34 tales of dark fantasy & fantastical horror — haunting, harrowing, and unforgettable.
Back today and help us bring this anthology to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
#IntoTheDark #Kickstarter #DarkFantasy #HorrorBooks
The Into the Dark Kickstarter is officially LIVE!
34 tales of dark fantasy & fantastical horror — haunting, harrowing, and unforgettable.
Back today and help us bring this anthology to life!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
#IntoTheDark #Kickstarter #DarkFantasy #HorrorBooks
Into the Dark
A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology
www.kickstarter.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I have a story in this book!
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
My contribution is the story
"Baobhan sith," which is a retelling of an old Scottish horror folktale.
Hint: Baobhan-sith are a fae type somewhat similar to a vampire.
#scottishfolklore #folklore #fae #fairies #horrorstories #horrorbook #horror
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
My contribution is the story
"Baobhan sith," which is a retelling of an old Scottish horror folktale.
Hint: Baobhan-sith are a fae type somewhat similar to a vampire.
#scottishfolklore #folklore #fae #fairies #horrorstories #horrorbook #horror
September 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This free #InternetArchive book might help some fantasy writers out there:
"Medieval swordsmanship : illustrated methods and techniques"
by John Clements
archive.org/details/Medi...
#writingfantasy #fantasywriter #writing #fantasy #medievalists #swords
"Medieval swordsmanship : illustrated methods and techniques"
by John Clements
archive.org/details/Medi...
#writingfantasy #fantasywriter #writing #fantasy #medievalists #swords
September 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This free #InternetArchive book might help some fantasy writers out there:
"Medieval swordsmanship : illustrated methods and techniques"
by John Clements
archive.org/details/Medi...
#writingfantasy #fantasywriter #writing #fantasy #medievalists #swords
"Medieval swordsmanship : illustrated methods and techniques"
by John Clements
archive.org/details/Medi...
#writingfantasy #fantasywriter #writing #fantasy #medievalists #swords
Here is my second attempt at that drawing, but this time drawn digitally instead of with ink.
#dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #fantasy #drawing #knight
#dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #fantasy #drawing #knight
August 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Here is my second attempt at that drawing, but this time drawn digitally instead of with ink.
#dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #fantasy #drawing #knight
#dragon #dragonart #fantasyart #fantasy #drawing #knight
I like the idea of this random drawing I did, but I'm not happy with the inking or proportions. Maybe I will try again digitally 🤔
#drawing #art #traditonalart #dragon #knight #fantasyart
#drawing #art #traditonalart #dragon #knight #fantasyart
August 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I like the idea of this random drawing I did, but I'm not happy with the inking or proportions. Maybe I will try again digitally 🤔
#drawing #art #traditonalart #dragon #knight #fantasyart
#drawing #art #traditonalart #dragon #knight #fantasyart
August 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I came across these "tavern signs" that separate your bookshelves by genre, and thought they were a cute idea so I wanted to share them. They are made by a shop called "Ambrosia & Honey."
shopambrosiaandhoney.com/collections/...
#reading #read #books #bookshelf
shopambrosiaandhoney.com/collections/...
#reading #read #books #bookshelf
August 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I came across these "tavern signs" that separate your bookshelves by genre, and thought they were a cute idea so I wanted to share them. They are made by a shop called "Ambrosia & Honey."
shopambrosiaandhoney.com/collections/...
#reading #read #books #bookshelf
shopambrosiaandhoney.com/collections/...
#reading #read #books #bookshelf
