Carol Creech
@ccreechstudio.bsky.social
Artist, maker and medical librarian inspired by science and nature. Curious about everything! Amateur naturalist with a background in geography and public health. Sciart 🐡 | Botanical 🎨 | Bookbinding | Gardening 🌱 | Nature | Libraries
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It has been minute since I introduced myself. Hello! I am Carol, the artist and maker behind CCreech Studio. Curiosity leads the way here! More specifically, curiosity about the natural world and a deep pull to create. I do lots of drawing, but also love the tactile challenge and satisfaction of
Check it out! My willow tree is blossoming! I had no idea that this is what they look like as I have only seen cut branches with the silver catkins in late winter. Beautiful, yellow flowers are coming out of the catkins now. I am in spring mode for sure!🌱 #willowtree #pussywillowblossom #catkins
February 18, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Check it out! My willow tree is blossoming! I had no idea that this is what they look like as I have only seen cut branches with the silver catkins in late winter. Beautiful, yellow flowers are coming out of the catkins now. I am in spring mode for sure!🌱 #willowtree #pussywillowblossom #catkins
In looking for some larger paper for intuitive doodling, I found a couple of sweet botanical studies. Magnolia buds and a star magnolia blossom. Looking forward to spring! 🌱🎨🐡 #graphitestudies #botanicalart #magnoliabranch #starmagnoliablossom
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
In looking for some larger paper for intuitive doodling, I found a couple of sweet botanical studies. Magnolia buds and a star magnolia blossom. Looking forward to spring! 🌱🎨🐡 #graphitestudies #botanicalart #magnoliabranch #starmagnoliablossom
This dried piece of succulent has a really neat texture of lines and cavities and inspired this doodle. A base of black walnut ink wash, added black ink along with some added color from alcohol markers and voila! 🎨🌱 #intuitivedoodle #blackwalnutink
February 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This dried piece of succulent has a really neat texture of lines and cavities and inspired this doodle. A base of black walnut ink wash, added black ink along with some added color from alcohol markers and voila! 🎨🌱 #intuitivedoodle #blackwalnutink
I did something a little different with this one. I used white and silver gel pens to add some doodles on top of the mica watercolor paint in this circle. A rather wintery, but bright feel. 🎨 ❄️ #intuitivedoodle #silverpen #whitepen
February 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I did something a little different with this one. I used white and silver gel pens to add some doodles on top of the mica watercolor paint in this circle. A rather wintery, but bright feel. 🎨 ❄️ #intuitivedoodle #silverpen #whitepen
Ah! I remembered that I have black walnut ink I made last fall, so I painted a few more of my doodle backgrounds. I really like the one that I partially painted with water and then added ink to. I tilted it to let the pigment flow and let it dry. 🎨 #blackwalnutink
February 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Ah! I remembered that I have black walnut ink I made last fall, so I painted a few more of my doodle backgrounds. I really like the one that I partially painted with water and then added ink to. I tilted it to let the pigment flow and let it dry. 🎨 #blackwalnutink
Slowly tidying up my studio and finding some fun things! Most of you are aware of my *slight* leaf obsession…this is a drawing of one of the largest sycamore leaves I found and pressed a couple of years ago. This is actual size and approx 14”x14”! 🎨🐡🌱 #sycamoreleaves #botanicalart #leafdrawing
February 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Slowly tidying up my studio and finding some fun things! Most of you are aware of my *slight* leaf obsession…this is a drawing of one of the largest sycamore leaves I found and pressed a couple of years ago. This is actual size and approx 14”x14”! 🎨🐡🌱 #sycamoreleaves #botanicalart #leafdrawing
What a gorgeous, sunny day! Cold (maybe 18), but so pretty. ☀️ #wintersun #coldbutsunny
February 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
What a gorgeous, sunny day! Cold (maybe 18), but so pretty. ☀️ #wintersun #coldbutsunny
Started on the painted shapes this weekend, too! Picked green since I am longing for spring 😂 I really liked how the paint created these tree-like shapes, but they also make me think of continents. 🎨 #watercolor #ink #intuitivedrawing
February 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Started on the painted shapes this weekend, too! Picked green since I am longing for spring 😂 I really liked how the paint created these tree-like shapes, but they also make me think of continents. 🎨 #watercolor #ink #intuitivedrawing
A colorful set from last night’s creative play. I wanted to use markers for color, something I don’t do often. I very fun! I completed each one individually, but found they almost work together as panels. Neat! 🎨 #markers #ink #drawing #intuitivedrawing
February 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
A colorful set from last night’s creative play. I wanted to use markers for color, something I don’t do often. I very fun! I completed each one individually, but found they almost work together as panels. Neat! 🎨 #markers #ink #drawing #intuitivedrawing
The photos don’t quite capture how beautiful the shimmer is in this Glacial Rivers paint by @beampaints — it has mica in it and is just magical! 🎨#beampaints #glacialriverspaint #shimmerywatercolor
February 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
The photos don’t quite capture how beautiful the shimmer is in this Glacial Rivers paint by @beampaints — it has mica in it and is just magical! 🎨#beampaints #glacialriverspaint #shimmerywatercolor
Remember the watercolor doodle challenge from last Feb.? I thought it would be fun to try again. I am not working with any specific prompts, but *am* starting with some circle and hexagon background shapes that I have added watercolor to. Some winter art fun. What are you experimenting with now? 🎨
February 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Remember the watercolor doodle challenge from last Feb.? I thought it would be fun to try again. I am not working with any specific prompts, but *am* starting with some circle and hexagon background shapes that I have added watercolor to. Some winter art fun. What are you experimenting with now? 🎨
Caught a beautiful view of the almost full moon last night though some cloud cover along with Jupiter to its lower right. Just gorgeous! 🌕☁️
January 31, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Caught a beautiful view of the almost full moon last night though some cloud cover along with Jupiter to its lower right. Just gorgeous! 🌕☁️
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Ooof! NOAA issued a:
<< G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch >>
Peep the latest #SpaceWater #Aurora data 🔭🧪
<< G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch >>
Peep the latest #SpaceWater #Aurora data 🔭🧪
Homepage | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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January 19, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Ooof! NOAA issued a:
<< G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch >>
Peep the latest #SpaceWater #Aurora data 🔭🧪
<< G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch >>
Peep the latest #SpaceWater #Aurora data 🔭🧪
Took advantage of the clear night and spotted Jupiter. I was able to use the big camera to get a half-decent shot with some moons! The second photo is Saturn and Uranus. Both are a bit blurry, but not too bad! #jupiterandmoons #saturnanduranus #planets
January 18, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Took advantage of the clear night and spotted Jupiter. I was able to use the big camera to get a half-decent shot with some moons! The second photo is Saturn and Uranus. Both are a bit blurry, but not too bad! #jupiterandmoons #saturnanduranus #planets
Opening up commissions for custom, hand-drawn house portraits and pet portraits! These make wonderful gifts. I just completed several over the holidays and received really lovely notes from the recipients. #houseportraits #petportraits www.ccreechstudio.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Opening up commissions for custom, hand-drawn house portraits and pet portraits! These make wonderful gifts. I just completed several over the holidays and received really lovely notes from the recipients. #houseportraits #petportraits www.ccreechstudio.com
Enjoying the snow, but also also enjoying the thought of summer wildflowers. I started a series nearly 2 years ago and am looking forward to continuing it! #wildflowers #inkandcoloredpencil #bluelobelia #cardinalflower #prairieconeflower 🌱🎨🐡
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Enjoying the snow, but also also enjoying the thought of summer wildflowers. I started a series nearly 2 years ago and am looking forward to continuing it! #wildflowers #inkandcoloredpencil #bluelobelia #cardinalflower #prairieconeflower 🌱🎨🐡
The miscellaneous projects continue! Remember all those leaves I couldn’t stop picking up last fall? Most went under paper towels and books. I was surprised to see how many retained their color, so into self-laminating pouches they went! #leafpreservation #fallleaves #driedleaves 🎨🍁🌱
January 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
The miscellaneous projects continue! Remember all those leaves I couldn’t stop picking up last fall? Most went under paper towels and books. I was surprised to see how many retained their color, so into self-laminating pouches they went! #leafpreservation #fallleaves #driedleaves 🎨🍁🌱
After finishing the last house portrait earlier this week, I spent sometime playing last night with a circle cutter and card stock. No ideas in mind, just an interest in shape and color. What do you find yourself playing with, artistically? #curiosity #artplay #rainbow #coloredcircles
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
After finishing the last house portrait earlier this week, I spent sometime playing last night with a circle cutter and card stock. No ideas in mind, just an interest in shape and color. What do you find yourself playing with, artistically? #curiosity #artplay #rainbow #coloredcircles
It has been minute since I introduced myself. Hello! I am Carol, the artist and maker behind CCreech Studio. Curiosity leads the way here! More specifically, curiosity about the natural world and a deep pull to create. I do lots of drawing, but also love the tactile challenge and satisfaction of
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
It has been minute since I introduced myself. Hello! I am Carol, the artist and maker behind CCreech Studio. Curiosity leads the way here! More specifically, curiosity about the natural world and a deep pull to create. I do lots of drawing, but also love the tactile challenge and satisfaction of
Started playing with journaling on my calendar! Added some color, made a few notes for January. I also decided to make circular cutouts for each full moon this year and note the weather conditions, sketch what I saw (or didn’t see), etc. 🐡🎨🌕 #calendar2026 #naturejournal
January 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Started playing with journaling on my calendar! Added some color, made a few notes for January. I also decided to make circular cutouts for each full moon this year and note the weather conditions, sketch what I saw (or didn’t see), etc. 🐡🎨🌕 #calendar2026 #naturejournal
Glad I took some photos of the Wolf supermoon last night! We may have clouds tonight. It was so beautiful and large in the sky. Check it out if you can tonight! 🌕
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Glad I took some photos of the Wolf supermoon last night! We may have clouds tonight. It was so beautiful and large in the sky. Check it out if you can tonight! 🌕
Happy New Year’s Eve! Looking forward to a creative, nature-filled 2026! Still need a calendar? My downloadable, Circular Celestial Calendar is a great way to track sky-phenomenon and also add your own notes throughout the year. 🌕🌎
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December 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happy New Year’s Eve! Looking forward to a creative, nature-filled 2026! Still need a calendar? My downloadable, Circular Celestial Calendar is a great way to track sky-phenomenon and also add your own notes throughout the year. 🌕🌎
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And a hearty welcome to all the new followers of late! I hope you enjoy my artistic meanderings and share your own!
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
And a hearty welcome to all the new followers of late! I hope you enjoy my artistic meanderings and share your own!
2025 Year in Review! I don’t usually get around to this, but thought it would be fun to recap my artistic explorations for the year. And explorations and experiments seemed to come forth, including a revival of an old favorite in pen and ink art. 🐡🎨🌱
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
2025 Year in Review! I don’t usually get around to this, but thought it would be fun to recap my artistic explorations for the year. And explorations and experiments seemed to come forth, including a revival of an old favorite in pen and ink art. 🐡🎨🌱
Beautiful, cold, clear and sunny day for a winter solstice walk! #matthaeibotanicalgardens @matthaeinichols #wintersolsticewalk
December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Beautiful, cold, clear and sunny day for a winter solstice walk! #matthaeibotanicalgardens @matthaeinichols #wintersolsticewalk