CarolineBletsis
@carolinelb.bsky.social
Artist and knitter of impossible things
As I can't work out how to post my Etsy shop listings on here, just a note to say I paint pet portraits on commission and am free at the moment...
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
As I can't work out how to post my Etsy shop listings on here, just a note to say I paint pet portraits on commission and am free at the moment...
Hot off the easel, Walker, watercolour on paper. Will be in my Etsy shop soon. #bear #originalpainting #Katmai
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hot off the easel, Walker, watercolour on paper. Will be in my Etsy shop soon. #bear #originalpainting #Katmai
Sometimes I get asked to make the strangest things...a mini crochet lobster wearing a Santa hat. Don't ask...
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Sometimes I get asked to make the strangest things...a mini crochet lobster wearing a Santa hat. Don't ask...
I don't just paint bears, I take pet portrait commissions too - feel free to get in touch if that's what you are after, Christmas is not too far away!
October 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I don't just paint bears, I take pet portrait commissions too - feel free to get in touch if that's what you are after, Christmas is not too far away!
A much better photo this morning in proper daylight. Hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Will be for sale in my Etsy shop shortly. I'm now free for commission.
October 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A much better photo this morning in proper daylight. Hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Will be for sale in my Etsy shop shortly. I'm now free for commission.
Hot off the easel - the hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get the colours to show up properly, will have to try again tomorrow with a proper camera.
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hot off the easel - the hops on our pergola in August, acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get the colours to show up properly, will have to try again tomorrow with a proper camera.
Hot off the easel - bear 719 in watercolour on paper. Private commission.
August 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hot off the easel - bear 719 in watercolour on paper. Private commission.
Came across this magnificent clump of "lords and ladies" on our dog walk this afternoon. Also discovered a new path through woodland that hasn't been destroyed by the developers...
August 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Came across this magnificent clump of "lords and ladies" on our dog walk this afternoon. Also discovered a new path through woodland that hasn't been destroyed by the developers...
Got my copy of the new Nudinits book which will be on sale soon. That's my tea cosy design on the front cover - more cheeky patterns inside! That was a lot of work...
August 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Got my copy of the new Nudinits book which will be on sale soon. That's my tea cosy design on the front cover - more cheeky patterns inside! That was a lot of work...
When I bought this cheap little water feature from Lidl I didn't realise it would prove such a lifeline for the small birds in our garden. They bathe in it, drink from it& insects also land for a drink. I've topped this up twice today. Also, I get to watch it all from the comfort of my armchair!
July 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When I bought this cheap little water feature from Lidl I didn't realise it would prove such a lifeline for the small birds in our garden. They bathe in it, drink from it& insects also land for a drink. I've topped this up twice today. Also, I get to watch it all from the comfort of my armchair!
Went to a car boot/market this morning and saw this - wtaf? If this was in my house I'd never sleep again... #stuffofnightmares
July 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Went to a car boot/market this morning and saw this - wtaf? If this was in my house I'd never sleep again... #stuffofnightmares
A little watercolour study of an arctic fox we saw at Wildwood Trust in Kent last month while we visited the bears.
June 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
A little watercolour study of an arctic fox we saw at Wildwood Trust in Kent last month while we visited the bears.
On Thursday we fed bears...
May 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On Thursday we fed bears...
Hot off the easel, Poppy in acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get a decent photo of it, the light reflects off the paint and makes the highlights too bright. But you get the drift!
April 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hot off the easel, Poppy in acrylics on Dalerboard. Can't get a decent photo of it, the light reflects off the paint and makes the highlights too bright. But you get the drift!
We now have fish!
March 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We now have fish!
My name's Caroline Bletsis and I paint bears! (And dogs!)
March 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My name's Caroline Bletsis and I paint bears! (And dogs!)
We have new tenants!
March 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We have new tenants!
Finally completed the bridesmaids posies for my son's wedding next month. My hands have just about recovered from te teeny-tiny crochet.
March 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Finally completed the bridesmaids posies for my son's wedding next month. My hands have just about recovered from te teeny-tiny crochet.
Got a lovely surprise in the post this morning - not only the book I bought, but a freebie as well, both signed. Thanks Tom @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social I'm looking forward to reading them both!
March 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Got a lovely surprise in the post this morning - not only the book I bought, but a freebie as well, both signed. Thanks Tom @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social I'm looking forward to reading them both!
This is what I spent a good part of last year working on! That's my tea cosy! Book is out in September.
March 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is what I spent a good part of last year working on! That's my tea cosy! Book is out in September.
Hot off the easel, Walker in watercolour on paper. #bear #WildlifeArt
February 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Hot off the easel, Walker in watercolour on paper. #bear #WildlifeArt
Hi to my new followers - here's a dawgie instead of a bear. I do paint other subjects!
February 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Hi to my new followers - here's a dawgie instead of a bear. I do paint other subjects!
Hot off the drawing board - mixed media on paper, private commission.
January 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hot off the drawing board - mixed media on paper, private commission.
I've really been up against it this week, but I've finished the double dog portrait that was commissioned as a Christmas present - hoping I can send it special delivery tomorrow. Now I can concentrate on Christmas...
December 22, 2024 at 5:28 PM
I've really been up against it this week, but I've finished the double dog portrait that was commissioned as a Christmas present - hoping I can send it special delivery tomorrow. Now I can concentrate on Christmas...
I can finally show this now it's been delivered to a very happy recipient - bear 747, who lives in Katmai National Park, painted in watercolour on paper. I'm so pleased with how this one turned out! #bear
December 17, 2024 at 2:07 PM
I can finally show this now it's been delivered to a very happy recipient - bear 747, who lives in Katmai National Park, painted in watercolour on paper. I'm so pleased with how this one turned out! #bear