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Oak and Blackthorn
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Nature, folklore, and literary inspired art

Check out the store! oakandblackthorn.square.site

Instagram: @oakandblackthornillustration


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Including some sparkly and shiny ones! Check the link in my bio! #stickers #art #illustration
holographic sticker of a purple wolfhound glittery sticker of three turquoise fish stacked on top of each other
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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New stickers are up in my store!
sticker of a badger surrounded by oak leaves sticker of a yellow goose surrounded by lily pads sticker of a hare surrounded by orange poppies
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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New stickers are up in my store!
sticker of a badger surrounded by oak leaves sticker of a yellow goose surrounded by lily pads sticker of a hare surrounded by orange poppies
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Selling two 5x7 originals for $125 each through my shop: oakandblackthorn.square.site

#painting #art #landscapeart
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Made some tweaks to this little 5x7 to refine the boats and add the little hikers in #art #painting #oilpainting.
Oil painting of lindisfarne castle on hill with bay in front. Two hikers pass overturned row boats on the shore.
April 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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A little 5x7 oil study of a rather majestic sheep I once spotted in the Lake District.

#landscape #painting #oilpainting #art #lakedistrict
April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Easter is fast approaching, but not as quickly as this hare! New print available in my shop for the spring season 🐇

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#illustration #art #easter
A hare on a pink background with purple flowers and green vines around it
April 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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It's National Unicorn Day! The unicorn was considered the natural enemy of lions; it's also the national animal of Scotland!

www.nts.org.uk/stories/the-...

#nationalunicornday #unicorn #art #illustration
A white and apricot lion and unicorn on a soft purple background, in a medieval tapestry-inspired style
April 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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A couple studies from my last visit to the UK

Acrylic gouache on heavy card

#art #artist #illustration #painting
Sketchbook with two gouache paintings. A hut tucked into a hillside and a twisty cypress on a green field with mountains in the distance.
April 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Late at night, the pines sway when the horned one passes.

#art #illustration #artist #folklore #nature #fantasy #cryptid #monster
A mossy green creature with horns and a deer skull face and a greyhound body turns to face the viewer from between a dark pine forest
April 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Late at night, the pines sway when the horned one passes.

#art #illustration #artist #folklore #nature #fantasy #cryptid #monster
A mossy green creature with horns and a deer skull face and a greyhound body turns to face the viewer from between a dark pine forest
April 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Get a Sophie sticker to slap on your computer or water bottle, and she can stare at you all day.

Link in bio
#sticker #art #illustration
A sticker of a calico cat with a vacant stare on a lavender background
April 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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My store is live! Prints, stickers, and even a dad hat are currently available to order! Be sure to keep an eye on future updates, as more designs will be added over time!

Please share if you know anyone who would want some nature/folklore-inspired art!

#illustration #art #nature #folklore
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April 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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A small study of a dandelion I saw on a walk. Acryla gouache and cleaned up a little in Procreate.

#art #painting #flowers #nature #gouache #procreate
March 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I'm tired

#illustration #art #skeleton #procreate #gouache #artist #illustrator
February 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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When in doubt...

#illustration #art #procreate
February 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Mortal enemies

#unicorn #lion #art #illustration #procreate
February 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Funky fungi, featuring: Fly Agaric, Lion's Mane, Devil's Fingers, Wrinkly Peach, Ghost Pipe, Veiled Lady, Splitgill, Pixie Parasol, Basket Stinkhorn, and Inky Cap.

I love how descriptive mushroom names are: can you tell which is which?

#illustration #mushrooms #art #procreate #fungi #painting
February 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Just little guys. #illustration #procreate #art #dogs #painting
Kid lit style illustration of 3 dogs--a black chihuahua in a teal sweater, a brown pekingese in a blue handkerchief, and a blond shitzu in a fuchsia coat on a yellow background
February 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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A little portrait of my cat, Sophie. Not a thought in that head.

#illustration #procreate #cats #calico #art
illustration of a calico cat with a blue eye and a yellow eye on a purple background. Style is inspired by children's books and has lots of texture.
February 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Beware the tiny garden dragon that hides in the nasturtiums.

#dragon #art #procreate #illustration #snake #flowers
illustration of a red and black Gartner snake dragon with little legs coiled around nasturtium leaves
February 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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"Eat Your Veggies!"

#illustration #art #animals #procreate #cute
Illustration: Text says "Eat your veggies". a little box turtle sits surrounded by broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots. It looks happy.
February 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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"Climb"

#illustration #art #procreate #painting #vasquezrocks #nature
Illustration: a rocky desert trail leads into cliffs on a bright sunny day. Shrubs dot the pathway. The textures are chalky and impressionist.
February 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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"Away"

#illustration #art #procreate #nature
Illustration: a small figure with red-gold hair walks through a poppy field dotted with brown cows. She is heading toward a dark tree line while storm clouds build in the distance.
February 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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"The Wood Between the Worlds"

A scene from "The Magician's Nephew"

#illustration #art #procreate #narnia #books
Illustration: A boy and a girl in turn-of-the-century clothing peer into one of many small pools in the middle of a shadowy green forest.
February 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM