Anton (ton-ton) Abela
@antonabela-art.bsky.social
Artist, illustrator, creator doing artworks focusing: human figures, creatures of legend, skellingtons, & teddy bears.
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"Astilbe" - 2025
Coloured Pencil on 135gsm Paper
20.4 x 14.4cm
... because some visions are as hauntigly beautiful as a delicate pink flower blooming in the dark shades of Spring.
#sketching #Reference #Female #Imagination #PinkOctober #Drawlloween2025 #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
Coloured Pencil on 135gsm Paper
20.4 x 14.4cm
... because some visions are as hauntigly beautiful as a delicate pink flower blooming in the dark shades of Spring.
#sketching #Reference #Female #Imagination #PinkOctober #Drawlloween2025 #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
October 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"Astilbe" - 2025
Coloured Pencil on 135gsm Paper
20.4 x 14.4cm
... because some visions are as hauntigly beautiful as a delicate pink flower blooming in the dark shades of Spring.
#sketching #Reference #Female #Imagination #PinkOctober #Drawlloween2025 #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
Coloured Pencil on 135gsm Paper
20.4 x 14.4cm
... because some visions are as hauntigly beautiful as a delicate pink flower blooming in the dark shades of Spring.
#sketching #Reference #Female #Imagination #PinkOctober #Drawlloween2025 #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
A creative / artist whom I think is best to check and follow
Work in progress.
Firefighter taking off clothes.
#gay #lgbt #watercolor #drawing #muscle #dom #firefighter
Firefighter taking off clothes.
#gay #lgbt #watercolor #drawing #muscle #dom #firefighter
October 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A creative / artist whom I think is best to check and follow
"Pookie Wookie Elfie Bear" - 2024
Graphite & Alcohol Markers on 240gsm Marbled Paper - 10.6 x 18 cm
From the series "W1nding D0wn": A fast asleep, post-Christmas Elf, protected by his Teddy Bear.
Pls DM for Price
#W1ndingD0wn #Figurative #Reference #Imagination #Male #Nude #Drawing #AntonAbelaArt
Graphite & Alcohol Markers on 240gsm Marbled Paper - 10.6 x 18 cm
From the series "W1nding D0wn": A fast asleep, post-Christmas Elf, protected by his Teddy Bear.
Pls DM for Price
#W1ndingD0wn #Figurative #Reference #Imagination #Male #Nude #Drawing #AntonAbelaArt
September 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"Pookie Wookie Elfie Bear" - 2024
Graphite & Alcohol Markers on 240gsm Marbled Paper - 10.6 x 18 cm
From the series "W1nding D0wn": A fast asleep, post-Christmas Elf, protected by his Teddy Bear.
Pls DM for Price
#W1ndingD0wn #Figurative #Reference #Imagination #Male #Nude #Drawing #AntonAbelaArt
Graphite & Alcohol Markers on 240gsm Marbled Paper - 10.6 x 18 cm
From the series "W1nding D0wn": A fast asleep, post-Christmas Elf, protected by his Teddy Bear.
Pls DM for Price
#W1ndingD0wn #Figurative #Reference #Imagination #Male #Nude #Drawing #AntonAbelaArt
.... just leaves you speechless!
August 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
.... just leaves you speechless!
... because I am the King of Odd...
Studies from 2016 of odd/morbid animal for my 'next' handmades 🖤
Do you think that these should be Handmade Plushies; or Air-Dry Clay Sculptures?
#allthelittlethings #sketches #ideas #lAArtsyElf #AntonAbelaArt #ArtsyTonTon
Studies from 2016 of odd/morbid animal for my 'next' handmades 🖤
Do you think that these should be Handmade Plushies; or Air-Dry Clay Sculptures?
#allthelittlethings #sketches #ideas #lAArtsyElf #AntonAbelaArt #ArtsyTonTon
August 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
... because I am the King of Odd...
Studies from 2016 of odd/morbid animal for my 'next' handmades 🖤
Do you think that these should be Handmade Plushies; or Air-Dry Clay Sculptures?
#allthelittlethings #sketches #ideas #lAArtsyElf #AntonAbelaArt #ArtsyTonTon
Studies from 2016 of odd/morbid animal for my 'next' handmades 🖤
Do you think that these should be Handmade Plushies; or Air-Dry Clay Sculptures?
#allthelittlethings #sketches #ideas #lAArtsyElf #AntonAbelaArt #ArtsyTonTon
Just love such intimate artworks that reflect mastery and confidence.
“Unfortunately your submission was unsuccessful” (2021) SOLD🔴
Oil on canvas
36” x 48”
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My first nude self portrait and one that’s been banned from most platforms. I learnt a lot and loved painting it. So glad it’s on someone’s wall #nude #nudeselfportrait #figurativeart #margateartist
Oil on canvas
36” x 48”
.
My first nude self portrait and one that’s been banned from most platforms. I learnt a lot and loved painting it. So glad it’s on someone’s wall #nude #nudeselfportrait #figurativeart #margateartist
August 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Just love such intimate artworks that reflect mastery and confidence.
"Daintily Allured" - 2025
Acrylic on Canvas
43 x 43cm
Childhood memories & being guided carefully.
Inspiration from a salvaged Maltese Tiles pattern.
Colour scheme for strength, love and joy: bold blue, subdued monochrome and pastel hues.
#reference #Traditional #Malta #TwistedTiles #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic on Canvas
43 x 43cm
Childhood memories & being guided carefully.
Inspiration from a salvaged Maltese Tiles pattern.
Colour scheme for strength, love and joy: bold blue, subdued monochrome and pastel hues.
#reference #Traditional #Malta #TwistedTiles #AntonAbelaArt
August 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Daintily Allured" - 2025
Acrylic on Canvas
43 x 43cm
Childhood memories & being guided carefully.
Inspiration from a salvaged Maltese Tiles pattern.
Colour scheme for strength, love and joy: bold blue, subdued monochrome and pastel hues.
#reference #Traditional #Malta #TwistedTiles #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic on Canvas
43 x 43cm
Childhood memories & being guided carefully.
Inspiration from a salvaged Maltese Tiles pattern.
Colour scheme for strength, love and joy: bold blue, subdued monochrome and pastel hues.
#reference #Traditional #Malta #TwistedTiles #AntonAbelaArt
Just a perfect shot
Awesome when one hasn't seen a ladybug on this island for ages...
Awesome when one hasn't seen a ladybug on this island for ages...
August 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Just a perfect shot
Awesome when one hasn't seen a ladybug on this island for ages...
Awesome when one hasn't seen a ladybug on this island for ages...
Long hot days mostly in the studio, creating a new 'body' of work 🙂
A morning with this not-so-little-anymore ball of sunshine after taking him for a manni-paddi...
Always great to feel all his joy, excitement and warmth 😊
#pooch #doglover #enjoythelittlethings #smile #AntonAbelaArt
A morning with this not-so-little-anymore ball of sunshine after taking him for a manni-paddi...
Always great to feel all his joy, excitement and warmth 😊
#pooch #doglover #enjoythelittlethings #smile #AntonAbelaArt
August 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Long hot days mostly in the studio, creating a new 'body' of work 🙂
A morning with this not-so-little-anymore ball of sunshine after taking him for a manni-paddi...
Always great to feel all his joy, excitement and warmth 😊
#pooch #doglover #enjoythelittlethings #smile #AntonAbelaArt
A morning with this not-so-little-anymore ball of sunshine after taking him for a manni-paddi...
Always great to feel all his joy, excitement and warmth 😊
#pooch #doglover #enjoythelittlethings #smile #AntonAbelaArt
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Bluesky pets! EXTRA FOOF 🐈
Tips/support is greatly appreciated via Ko-fi! 🐾 I offer digital pet sketches and also have a membership w/updates & comic sneak peeks @ ko-fi.com/rainbowofcrazy
#bsnm #art #artshop #supportartists
Tips/support is greatly appreciated via Ko-fi! 🐾 I offer digital pet sketches and also have a membership w/updates & comic sneak peeks @ ko-fi.com/rainbowofcrazy
#bsnm #art #artshop #supportartists
August 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Bluesky pets! EXTRA FOOF 🐈
Tips/support is greatly appreciated via Ko-fi! 🐾 I offer digital pet sketches and also have a membership w/updates & comic sneak peeks @ ko-fi.com/rainbowofcrazy
#bsnm #art #artshop #supportartists
Tips/support is greatly appreciated via Ko-fi! 🐾 I offer digital pet sketches and also have a membership w/updates & comic sneak peeks @ ko-fi.com/rainbowofcrazy
#bsnm #art #artshop #supportartists
Reposted by Anton (ton-ton) Abela
"A Message for a New Beginning" - 2025
Acrylic, & Objets Trouvè, on Reclaimed Wood (Door) - 24 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm
1st artwork of 2025: 'Wall Hanging Birds'
Depicting birds with inspiration from a Maltese Tiles pattern.
#reference #imagination #salvaged #Traditional #WallHangingBirds #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, & Objets Trouvè, on Reclaimed Wood (Door) - 24 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm
1st artwork of 2025: 'Wall Hanging Birds'
Depicting birds with inspiration from a Maltese Tiles pattern.
#reference #imagination #salvaged #Traditional #WallHangingBirds #AntonAbelaArt
January 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"A Message for a New Beginning" - 2025
Acrylic, & Objets Trouvè, on Reclaimed Wood (Door) - 24 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm
1st artwork of 2025: 'Wall Hanging Birds'
Depicting birds with inspiration from a Maltese Tiles pattern.
#reference #imagination #salvaged #Traditional #WallHangingBirds #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, & Objets Trouvè, on Reclaimed Wood (Door) - 24 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm
1st artwork of 2025: 'Wall Hanging Birds'
Depicting birds with inspiration from a Maltese Tiles pattern.
#reference #imagination #salvaged #Traditional #WallHangingBirds #AntonAbelaArt
Reposted by Anton (ton-ton) Abela
People ask me what my hobbies are.
One of them is definitely Books.
Not just reading books and getting lost in them but the smell of books, going to (used)bookstores and libraries.
Who’s with me?
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookThrifting
One of them is definitely Books.
Not just reading books and getting lost in them but the smell of books, going to (used)bookstores and libraries.
Who’s with me?
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookThrifting
December 27, 2024 at 8:26 PM
People ask me what my hobbies are.
One of them is definitely Books.
Not just reading books and getting lost in them but the smell of books, going to (used)bookstores and libraries.
Who’s with me?
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookThrifting
One of them is definitely Books.
Not just reading books and getting lost in them but the smell of books, going to (used)bookstores and libraries.
Who’s with me?
#BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookThrifting
Can you spot the Elf?
Best Wishes from this Little Munkie of an Arsty Elf (and also from Georgie, Janton, Doggo, KittyKat and Zebro !!)
Smile & have fun... but don't forget to think of others.
#AntonAbelaArt #lAArtsyElf #allthelittlethings #smile #christmas2024
Best Wishes from this Little Munkie of an Arsty Elf (and also from Georgie, Janton, Doggo, KittyKat and Zebro !!)
Smile & have fun... but don't forget to think of others.
#AntonAbelaArt #lAArtsyElf #allthelittlethings #smile #christmas2024
December 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Can you spot the Elf?
Best Wishes from this Little Munkie of an Arsty Elf (and also from Georgie, Janton, Doggo, KittyKat and Zebro !!)
Smile & have fun... but don't forget to think of others.
#AntonAbelaArt #lAArtsyElf #allthelittlethings #smile #christmas2024
Best Wishes from this Little Munkie of an Arsty Elf (and also from Georgie, Janton, Doggo, KittyKat and Zebro !!)
Smile & have fun... but don't forget to think of others.
#AntonAbelaArt #lAArtsyElf #allthelittlethings #smile #christmas2024
Could you believe I am a dog-person!!!
With 4 beauts: Lisa and Sally all comfy: head patting Tina; and Daisy trying to chew her way for attention.... 😊
Got many doggie kisses and cuddles... 🥰
#pooches #doglover #feelslikecuddles #AntonAbelaArt
With 4 beauts: Lisa and Sally all comfy: head patting Tina; and Daisy trying to chew her way for attention.... 😊
Got many doggie kisses and cuddles... 🥰
#pooches #doglover #feelslikecuddles #AntonAbelaArt
December 23, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Could you believe I am a dog-person!!!
With 4 beauts: Lisa and Sally all comfy: head patting Tina; and Daisy trying to chew her way for attention.... 😊
Got many doggie kisses and cuddles... 🥰
#pooches #doglover #feelslikecuddles #AntonAbelaArt
With 4 beauts: Lisa and Sally all comfy: head patting Tina; and Daisy trying to chew her way for attention.... 😊
Got many doggie kisses and cuddles... 🥰
#pooches #doglover #feelslikecuddles #AntonAbelaArt
Happy Friday the 13th y'all. "Ungaikyō: Haunted Mirror" - 2024. Acrylic, Charcoal, Chalk & Glow in the Dark Paint on Canvas Board. Available.
Mirrors can sometimes reveal trapped beings.
#painting #horror #male #imagination #reference #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Mirrors can sometimes reveal trapped beings.
#painting #horror #male #imagination #reference #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
September 13, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Happy Friday the 13th y'all. "Ungaikyō: Haunted Mirror" - 2024. Acrylic, Charcoal, Chalk & Glow in the Dark Paint on Canvas Board. Available.
Mirrors can sometimes reveal trapped beings.
#painting #horror #male #imagination #reference #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Mirrors can sometimes reveal trapped beings.
#painting #horror #male #imagination #reference #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Galerie Mooiman is looking for artists working that represent the male form. Kindly note that artwork submissions needs to reach the Gallery by the 25th August 2024.
If you are interested in participating, pls e-mail: galerie@mooi-man.nl
#drawings #illustration #artworks #figural #male #art
If you are interested in participating, pls e-mail: galerie@mooi-man.nl
#drawings #illustration #artworks #figural #male #art
August 10, 2024 at 8:40 PM
"Choo Choo Choo" - 2024
Mixed Media, on Bamboo Chopping Board- 14x25.7x1 cm
Ready to Hang
Price € 100 (incl. shipping)🇲🇹
The First from the series 'Toys and Tiles'. Preserving our culture and traditions 🇲🇹
#WoodenTrain #MalteseTiles #StillLife #MixedMedia #ToysandTiles #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
Mixed Media, on Bamboo Chopping Board- 14x25.7x1 cm
Ready to Hang
Price € 100 (incl. shipping)🇲🇹
The First from the series 'Toys and Tiles'. Preserving our culture and traditions 🇲🇹
#WoodenTrain #MalteseTiles #StillLife #MixedMedia #ToysandTiles #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
July 20, 2024 at 5:43 PM
"Choo Choo Choo" - 2024
Mixed Media, on Bamboo Chopping Board- 14x25.7x1 cm
Ready to Hang
Price € 100 (incl. shipping)🇲🇹
The First from the series 'Toys and Tiles'. Preserving our culture and traditions 🇲🇹
#WoodenTrain #MalteseTiles #StillLife #MixedMedia #ToysandTiles #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
Mixed Media, on Bamboo Chopping Board- 14x25.7x1 cm
Ready to Hang
Price € 100 (incl. shipping)🇲🇹
The First from the series 'Toys and Tiles'. Preserving our culture and traditions 🇲🇹
#WoodenTrain #MalteseTiles #StillLife #MixedMedia #ToysandTiles #artsyTonTon #AntonAbelaArt
My entry for the COPIC AWARDS:
copicaward.com/work/detail/...
"Luv Munkie-Bot" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Pencils, Fine Liners, & Paint Marker on 90gsm Upcycled Book Page - 22.9x16.4cm
#illustration #AlchoholMarkers #copicaward2024 #monkey #love #robot #imagination #recycled #AntonAbelaArt
copicaward.com/work/detail/...
"Luv Munkie-Bot" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Pencils, Fine Liners, & Paint Marker on 90gsm Upcycled Book Page - 22.9x16.4cm
#illustration #AlchoholMarkers #copicaward2024 #monkey #love #robot #imagination #recycled #AntonAbelaArt
Luv Munkie-Bot | COPIC AWARD 2024 OFFICIAL WEB SITE
Anton (ton-ton)
copicaward.com
July 1, 2024 at 9:27 PM
My entry for the COPIC AWARDS:
copicaward.com/work/detail/...
"Luv Munkie-Bot" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Pencils, Fine Liners, & Paint Marker on 90gsm Upcycled Book Page - 22.9x16.4cm
#illustration #AlchoholMarkers #copicaward2024 #monkey #love #robot #imagination #recycled #AntonAbelaArt
copicaward.com/work/detail/...
"Luv Munkie-Bot" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Watercolour Pencils, Fine Liners, & Paint Marker on 90gsm Upcycled Book Page - 22.9x16.4cm
#illustration #AlchoholMarkers #copicaward2024 #monkey #love #robot #imagination #recycled #AntonAbelaArt
Reposted by Anton (ton-ton) Abela
March 13, 2024 at 2:44 PM
"On the List" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Permanent Markers, Paint Markers, Watercolour Pencils, & Graphite on 190gsm Textured Paper
15 x 20cm
One of the balconies I always get transfixed at.
#drawing #facade #MalteseBalcony #traditional #landcape #references #Malta #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Alcohol Markers, Permanent Markers, Paint Markers, Watercolour Pencils, & Graphite on 190gsm Textured Paper
15 x 20cm
One of the balconies I always get transfixed at.
#drawing #facade #MalteseBalcony #traditional #landcape #references #Malta #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
May 1, 2024 at 5:33 PM
"On the List" - 2024
Alcohol Markers, Permanent Markers, Paint Markers, Watercolour Pencils, & Graphite on 190gsm Textured Paper
15 x 20cm
One of the balconies I always get transfixed at.
#drawing #facade #MalteseBalcony #traditional #landcape #references #Malta #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Alcohol Markers, Permanent Markers, Paint Markers, Watercolour Pencils, & Graphite on 190gsm Textured Paper
15 x 20cm
One of the balconies I always get transfixed at.
#drawing #facade #MalteseBalcony #traditional #landcape #references #Malta #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
"Besucher" - 2024
Acrylic, Charcoal & Chalk on Canvas Board. Price € 135 (not incl. shipping)
Looks different depending on lighting
The darkness also invokes other visitors that the mind does not comprehend.
#painting #drawing #horror #darkart #male #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, Charcoal & Chalk on Canvas Board. Price € 135 (not incl. shipping)
Looks different depending on lighting
The darkness also invokes other visitors that the mind does not comprehend.
#painting #drawing #horror #darkart #male #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
April 27, 2024 at 12:53 AM
"Besucher" - 2024
Acrylic, Charcoal & Chalk on Canvas Board. Price € 135 (not incl. shipping)
Looks different depending on lighting
The darkness also invokes other visitors that the mind does not comprehend.
#painting #drawing #horror #darkart #male #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, Charcoal & Chalk on Canvas Board. Price € 135 (not incl. shipping)
Looks different depending on lighting
The darkness also invokes other visitors that the mind does not comprehend.
#painting #drawing #horror #darkart #male #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
It is St. George's Day
"George of Lydda" - 2024
Acrylic - Chainlink, on Wood
26.5 x 24.6 x 14cm
Price €180 (incl. shipping)
... looking for a good and loving home 💚
#ChromaBurst #ColoursofMalta #Religious #figurative #Traditional #reference #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
"George of Lydda" - 2024
Acrylic - Chainlink, on Wood
26.5 x 24.6 x 14cm
Price €180 (incl. shipping)
... looking for a good and loving home 💚
#ChromaBurst #ColoursofMalta #Religious #figurative #Traditional #reference #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
April 23, 2024 at 8:56 PM
It is St. George's Day
"George of Lydda" - 2024
Acrylic - Chainlink, on Wood
26.5 x 24.6 x 14cm
Price €180 (incl. shipping)
... looking for a good and loving home 💚
#ChromaBurst #ColoursofMalta #Religious #figurative #Traditional #reference #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
"George of Lydda" - 2024
Acrylic - Chainlink, on Wood
26.5 x 24.6 x 14cm
Price €180 (incl. shipping)
... looking for a good and loving home 💚
#ChromaBurst #ColoursofMalta #Religious #figurative #Traditional #reference #imagination #AntonAbelaArt
"Lai Thai" - 2024
Acrylic, on Wood - 15 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Signed & dated by the Artist
Ready for Hanging
Price € 80 (price includes shipping)
... every culture tells a story of the Lady in White
#figurative #Traditional #Acrylic #ghost #imagination #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, on Wood - 15 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Signed & dated by the Artist
Ready for Hanging
Price € 80 (price includes shipping)
... every culture tells a story of the Lady in White
#figurative #Traditional #Acrylic #ghost #imagination #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
April 21, 2024 at 9:24 PM
"Lai Thai" - 2024
Acrylic, on Wood - 15 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Signed & dated by the Artist
Ready for Hanging
Price € 80 (price includes shipping)
... every culture tells a story of the Lady in White
#figurative #Traditional #Acrylic #ghost #imagination #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt
Acrylic, on Wood - 15 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Signed & dated by the Artist
Ready for Hanging
Price € 80 (price includes shipping)
... every culture tells a story of the Lady in White
#figurative #Traditional #Acrylic #ghost #imagination #artsytonton #AntonAbelaArt