Adam Byatt
@adambyattwriter.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Artist. Drummer. Can be coaxed into shenanigans if offered donuts & a strawberry milkshake.
Writer of suburban realism/literary fiction at #TheDrumAndPage (i.e. my study)
https://afullnessinbrevity.wordpress.com
@handwrittenpages (Insta)
Writer of suburban realism/literary fiction at #TheDrumAndPage (i.e. my study)
https://afullnessinbrevity.wordpress.com
@handwrittenpages (Insta)
Oh hai!
Let's pray.
Let's pray.
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Oh hai!
Let's pray.
Let's pray.
Remember blowing ink spots all over the page and getting headspins?
Yeah, I did that on the weekend and used the shape as the basis for a #ContinuousLineDrawing
And yes, lilies only have 5 petals, not 6 (artistic licence, ok)
Ink, felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#SingleLineDrawing
Yeah, I did that on the weekend and used the shape as the basis for a #ContinuousLineDrawing
And yes, lilies only have 5 petals, not 6 (artistic licence, ok)
Ink, felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#SingleLineDrawing
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Remember blowing ink spots all over the page and getting headspins?
Yeah, I did that on the weekend and used the shape as the basis for a #ContinuousLineDrawing
And yes, lilies only have 5 petals, not 6 (artistic licence, ok)
Ink, felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#SingleLineDrawing
Yeah, I did that on the weekend and used the shape as the basis for a #ContinuousLineDrawing
And yes, lilies only have 5 petals, not 6 (artistic licence, ok)
Ink, felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#SingleLineDrawing
Lego Legs
What is "legs" in your language?
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
What is "legs" in your language?
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
November 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Lego Legs
What is "legs" in your language?
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
What is "legs" in your language?
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
FICTION FRIDAY
The Prophet
I met a prophet in the freezer aisle at Woolies yesterday. He was reading the back of the box of frozen fish and I saw in his green shopping basket a packet of heat-in-the-oven dinner rolls.
Dinner for one? I asked.
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
The Prophet
I met a prophet in the freezer aisle at Woolies yesterday. He was reading the back of the box of frozen fish and I saw in his green shopping basket a packet of heat-in-the-oven dinner rolls.
Dinner for one? I asked.
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
FICTION FRIDAY
The Prophet
I met a prophet in the freezer aisle at Woolies yesterday. He was reading the back of the box of frozen fish and I saw in his green shopping basket a packet of heat-in-the-oven dinner rolls.
Dinner for one? I asked.
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
The Prophet
I met a prophet in the freezer aisle at Woolies yesterday. He was reading the back of the box of frozen fish and I saw in his green shopping basket a packet of heat-in-the-oven dinner rolls.
Dinner for one? I asked.
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
Rose
Pentel Dude Brush Pen and Jasart Coloured Pencils
What is it about the rose that is the central symbols in western literature?
#TheDrumAndPage
#PentelFudeBrushPen
#JasartColouredPencils
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
Pentel Dude Brush Pen and Jasart Coloured Pencils
What is it about the rose that is the central symbols in western literature?
#TheDrumAndPage
#PentelFudeBrushPen
#JasartColouredPencils
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Rose
Pentel Dude Brush Pen and Jasart Coloured Pencils
What is it about the rose that is the central symbols in western literature?
#TheDrumAndPage
#PentelFudeBrushPen
#JasartColouredPencils
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
Pentel Dude Brush Pen and Jasart Coloured Pencils
What is it about the rose that is the central symbols in western literature?
#TheDrumAndPage
#PentelFudeBrushPen
#JasartColouredPencils
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
Couldn't resist a quick single continuous line drawing of the flower before I head to bed to face Monday.
Peace
Peace
November 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Couldn't resist a quick single continuous line drawing of the flower before I head to bed to face Monday.
Peace
Peace
November 16, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Remember that time you made perfect mashed potatoes and how you've been chasing that high ever since.
Keep pursuing, my friend.
#TheDrumAndPage
Keep pursuing, my friend.
#TheDrumAndPage
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Remember that time you made perfect mashed potatoes and how you've been chasing that high ever since.
Keep pursuing, my friend.
#TheDrumAndPage
Keep pursuing, my friend.
#TheDrumAndPage
Pulled everything out of my school pencil case to look for something, found it, then arranged everything in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Not featured are all of my whiteboard markers that live on my desk at school.
Teachers, show me your pencil cases.
#TheDrumAndPage
Not featured are all of my whiteboard markers that live on my desk at school.
Teachers, show me your pencil cases.
#TheDrumAndPage
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Pulled everything out of my school pencil case to look for something, found it, then arranged everything in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Not featured are all of my whiteboard markers that live on my desk at school.
Teachers, show me your pencil cases.
#TheDrumAndPage
Not featured are all of my whiteboard markers that live on my desk at school.
Teachers, show me your pencil cases.
#TheDrumAndPage
FICTION FRIDAY - Cheese Toasties
The linen press was emptied of all the beach towels and stacked on top of the dining room table by two enthusiastic cubby house builders. The chairs were pulled out to make room under the table...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
The linen press was emptied of all the beach towels and stacked on top of the dining room table by two enthusiastic cubby house builders. The chairs were pulled out to make room under the table...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
FICTION FRIDAY - Cheese Toasties
The linen press was emptied of all the beach towels and stacked on top of the dining room table by two enthusiastic cubby house builders. The chairs were pulled out to make room under the table...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
The linen press was emptied of all the beach towels and stacked on top of the dining room table by two enthusiastic cubby house builders. The chairs were pulled out to make room under the table...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
A lovely start to my day.
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A lovely start to my day.
Paper Daisy
Felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#ArtlinePens
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
Felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#ArtlinePens
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Paper Daisy
Felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#ArtlinePens
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
Felt pen and coloured pencil on A5
#TheDrumAndPage
#ArtlinePens
#SingleLineDrawing
#FlowerArt
#ContinuousLineDrawing
The graffiti tunnel at Sydney Uni.
Next time I swing through here I'm bringing some markers and will put up a single line drawing on the wall.
#TheDrumAndPage
#ContinuousLineDrawing
#SingleLineDrawing
Next time I swing through here I'm bringing some markers and will put up a single line drawing on the wall.
#TheDrumAndPage
#ContinuousLineDrawing
#SingleLineDrawing
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The graffiti tunnel at Sydney Uni.
Next time I swing through here I'm bringing some markers and will put up a single line drawing on the wall.
#TheDrumAndPage
#ContinuousLineDrawing
#SingleLineDrawing
Next time I swing through here I'm bringing some markers and will put up a single line drawing on the wall.
#TheDrumAndPage
#ContinuousLineDrawing
#SingleLineDrawing
FICTION FRIDAY
Turning Tides
As the turning of the tide reached its peak he watched the water in its pace eat away at the small wall of sand carving into it, calving chunks of sand that tumbled into the turbulent wash and dissolved...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
Turning Tides
As the turning of the tide reached its peak he watched the water in its pace eat away at the small wall of sand carving into it, calving chunks of sand that tumbled into the turbulent wash and dissolved...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
FICTION FRIDAY
Turning Tides
As the turning of the tide reached its peak he watched the water in its pace eat away at the small wall of sand carving into it, calving chunks of sand that tumbled into the turbulent wash and dissolved...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
Turning Tides
As the turning of the tide reached its peak he watched the water in its pace eat away at the small wall of sand carving into it, calving chunks of sand that tumbled into the turbulent wash and dissolved...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
I received this absolutely gorgeous gift from my sister and my niece's today.
They are learning embroidery (I assume to impress Mr. Darcy) and used my drawings as a template.
I am totally chuffed & considering having it properly framed.
Thank you S and K and @simplymrsbest
They are learning embroidery (I assume to impress Mr. Darcy) and used my drawings as a template.
I am totally chuffed & considering having it properly framed.
Thank you S and K and @simplymrsbest
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I received this absolutely gorgeous gift from my sister and my niece's today.
They are learning embroidery (I assume to impress Mr. Darcy) and used my drawings as a template.
I am totally chuffed & considering having it properly framed.
Thank you S and K and @simplymrsbest
They are learning embroidery (I assume to impress Mr. Darcy) and used my drawings as a template.
I am totally chuffed & considering having it properly framed.
Thank you S and K and @simplymrsbest
I have a small whiteboard to use with the group I exercise with and I'd left it in the car.
So today, we have Car Quote Of The Day.
"I have two words for you: therapy."
Bonus points if you can name the movie it is from.
#TheDrumAndPage
#CarQuoteOfTheDay
So today, we have Car Quote Of The Day.
"I have two words for you: therapy."
Bonus points if you can name the movie it is from.
#TheDrumAndPage
#CarQuoteOfTheDay
November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I have a small whiteboard to use with the group I exercise with and I'd left it in the car.
So today, we have Car Quote Of The Day.
"I have two words for you: therapy."
Bonus points if you can name the movie it is from.
#TheDrumAndPage
#CarQuoteOfTheDay
So today, we have Car Quote Of The Day.
"I have two words for you: therapy."
Bonus points if you can name the movie it is from.
#TheDrumAndPage
#CarQuoteOfTheDay
Psalm 23
Inspired by the work of @sacrocubism
The Scriptures point to One who knows and cares, who seeks the lost sheep, cares for them, has compassion and is deeply moved for the sheep.
I'd like to work on my own sacred iconography but as pointillism pieces.
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
Inspired by the work of @sacrocubism
The Scriptures point to One who knows and cares, who seeks the lost sheep, cares for them, has compassion and is deeply moved for the sheep.
I'd like to work on my own sacred iconography but as pointillism pieces.
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
November 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Psalm 23
Inspired by the work of @sacrocubism
The Scriptures point to One who knows and cares, who seeks the lost sheep, cares for them, has compassion and is deeply moved for the sheep.
I'd like to work on my own sacred iconography but as pointillism pieces.
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
Inspired by the work of @sacrocubism
The Scriptures point to One who knows and cares, who seeks the lost sheep, cares for them, has compassion and is deeply moved for the sheep.
I'd like to work on my own sacred iconography but as pointillism pieces.
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
Every house needs an ice cream container of miscellaneous buttons. The posh ones have glass jars of buttons. They will come in handy during the coming apocalypse when we discard notes and coins for bartering buttons.
#TheDrumAndPage
#TheDrumAndPage
November 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Every house needs an ice cream container of miscellaneous buttons. The posh ones have glass jars of buttons. They will come in handy during the coming apocalypse when we discard notes and coins for bartering buttons.
#TheDrumAndPage
#TheDrumAndPage
FICTION FRIDAY
just out of frame
Aaron checked the barbeque hotplate was off, waved his hand over it and felt the heat it retained and headed to the outdoor table with a platter of sausages, steaks, and chicken kebabs...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
just out of frame
Aaron checked the barbeque hotplate was off, waved his hand over it and felt the heat it retained and headed to the outdoor table with a platter of sausages, steaks, and chicken kebabs...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
October 31, 2025 at 8:25 AM
FICTION FRIDAY
just out of frame
Aaron checked the barbeque hotplate was off, waved his hand over it and felt the heat it retained and headed to the outdoor table with a platter of sausages, steaks, and chicken kebabs...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
just out of frame
Aaron checked the barbeque hotplate was off, waved his hand over it and felt the heat it retained and headed to the outdoor table with a platter of sausages, steaks, and chicken kebabs...
#TheDrumAndPage
#FictionFriday
#VeryShortStory
Yesterday @ajebec posted a new batch of portable graffiti in the local area. I knew where it was, grabbed the car keys and went on an impromptu excursion in the rain to snaffle a piece (I left other pieces behind to be snaffled up).
Currently it's on the fridge but I'll repost it somewhere else soon
Currently it's on the fridge but I'll repost it somewhere else soon
October 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Yesterday @ajebec posted a new batch of portable graffiti in the local area. I knew where it was, grabbed the car keys and went on an impromptu excursion in the rain to snaffle a piece (I left other pieces behind to be snaffled up).
Currently it's on the fridge but I'll repost it somewhere else soon
Currently it's on the fridge but I'll repost it somewhere else soon
On a lovely serendipitous day, Love Your Bookshop Day, @zoegaet and @estee.estee launched their new picture book, Being Indy (@westwordschildrens)
It is a remarkable story of helping children know who they are and what they can become when they understand the power of their identity.
It is a remarkable story of helping children know who they are and what they can become when they understand the power of their identity.
October 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
On a lovely serendipitous day, Love Your Bookshop Day, @zoegaet and @estee.estee launched their new picture book, Being Indy (@westwordschildrens)
It is a remarkable story of helping children know who they are and what they can become when they understand the power of their identity.
It is a remarkable story of helping children know who they are and what they can become when they understand the power of their identity.
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The Position of Contemplation During the Process of Metabolic Transmigration
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
October 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
The Position of Contemplation During the Process of Metabolic Transmigration
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
#TheDrumAndPage
#SundaySketch
#SundaySideQuest
#AYearOfSundaySketch
FICTION FRIDAY - drought
It has slipped into your pockets and the grit caught under your fingernails causes you to notice the lawn is looking a bit brown and even though you start to give it attention and turn the sprinkler on with increasing frequency...
#FictionFriday
It has slipped into your pockets and the grit caught under your fingernails causes you to notice the lawn is looking a bit brown and even though you start to give it attention and turn the sprinkler on with increasing frequency...
#FictionFriday
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
FICTION FRIDAY - drought
It has slipped into your pockets and the grit caught under your fingernails causes you to notice the lawn is looking a bit brown and even though you start to give it attention and turn the sprinkler on with increasing frequency...
#FictionFriday
It has slipped into your pockets and the grit caught under your fingernails causes you to notice the lawn is looking a bit brown and even though you start to give it attention and turn the sprinkler on with increasing frequency...
#FictionFriday