Debra Styer Illustration
@debrastyer.bsky.social
Artist and Illustrator with a love of history, literature and a good ghost story. https://bio.site/debrastyer
Day 2: Echo
#folktaleweekecho
This is inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. Echo, a talkative young nymph known for her voice, starts talking a little bit too much to the goddess Juno's hubby, Jupiter. Juno curses Echo by taking away her voice and only letting her repeat the last few words she hears...
#folktaleweekecho
This is inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. Echo, a talkative young nymph known for her voice, starts talking a little bit too much to the goddess Juno's hubby, Jupiter. Juno curses Echo by taking away her voice and only letting her repeat the last few words she hears...
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Day 2: Echo
#folktaleweekecho
This is inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. Echo, a talkative young nymph known for her voice, starts talking a little bit too much to the goddess Juno's hubby, Jupiter. Juno curses Echo by taking away her voice and only letting her repeat the last few words she hears...
#folktaleweekecho
This is inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses. Echo, a talkative young nymph known for her voice, starts talking a little bit too much to the goddess Juno's hubby, Jupiter. Juno curses Echo by taking away her voice and only letting her repeat the last few words she hears...
#FolktaleWeek2025
Day 1: Night
Here is my ode to New England and the darkest of stories, Washington Irving's, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Introducing our hero, Ichabod Crane, (the noble and dorktastic school teacher) as he is chased through the darkness of night by the evil Headless Horseman.
Day 1: Night
Here is my ode to New England and the darkest of stories, Washington Irving's, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Introducing our hero, Ichabod Crane, (the noble and dorktastic school teacher) as he is chased through the darkness of night by the evil Headless Horseman.
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
#FolktaleWeek2025
Day 1: Night
Here is my ode to New England and the darkest of stories, Washington Irving's, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Introducing our hero, Ichabod Crane, (the noble and dorktastic school teacher) as he is chased through the darkness of night by the evil Headless Horseman.
Day 1: Night
Here is my ode to New England and the darkest of stories, Washington Irving's, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Introducing our hero, Ichabod Crane, (the noble and dorktastic school teacher) as he is chased through the darkness of night by the evil Headless Horseman.
Here's my little ode to childhood friendships and the spirit world. This haunted watercolor painting, "The Gift of the Spirits" is showing at City Art Gallery in San Francisco until November 2nd. Hope you can stop by and say hello. Here's to all the spooky things... #illustration #ghosts #halloween
October 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Here's my little ode to childhood friendships and the spirit world. This haunted watercolor painting, "The Gift of the Spirits" is showing at City Art Gallery in San Francisco until November 2nd. Hope you can stop by and say hello. Here's to all the spooky things... #illustration #ghosts #halloween
The Official Folktale Week Prompts are here! Come join us on Instagram. www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
October 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Official Folktale Week Prompts are here! Come join us on Instagram. www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
Just a simple reminder...#nokings #nokingsinanerica #protestfrog
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Just a simple reminder...#nokings #nokingsinanerica #protestfrog
It's Happening...Time for Folktale Week 2025!
October 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's Happening...Time for Folktale Week 2025!
Happy Spooky Month! Please join me this Friday, October 3rd for the opening of the October group show at City Art Gallery (828 Valencia Street, San Francisco). Here's a peek at my new paintings. I hope you like them...Stop by and say hello if you can.
October 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Happy Spooky Month! Please join me this Friday, October 3rd for the opening of the October group show at City Art Gallery (828 Valencia Street, San Francisco). Here's a peek at my new paintings. I hope you like them...Stop by and say hello if you can.
New portrait for the October group show at City Art Gallery in SF. This is Miseria, Greek goddess of depression and anxiety, standing in forced silence. I have been pretty 'miserable" these days, but am still looking for signs of hope. What about you? Show opens Fri,Oct 3rd (828 Valencia St, SF).
September 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New portrait for the October group show at City Art Gallery in SF. This is Miseria, Greek goddess of depression and anxiety, standing in forced silence. I have been pretty 'miserable" these days, but am still looking for signs of hope. What about you? Show opens Fri,Oct 3rd (828 Valencia St, SF).
My piece for the Banned Book show at Cottage Valley Library in New York. The opening is today.
I decided to illustrate "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank back in April and couldn't imagine then just how far backwards our country would be heading in just a few months...it's so horrific.
I decided to illustrate "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank back in April and couldn't imagine then just how far backwards our country would be heading in just a few months...it's so horrific.
September 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My piece for the Banned Book show at Cottage Valley Library in New York. The opening is today.
I decided to illustrate "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank back in April and couldn't imagine then just how far backwards our country would be heading in just a few months...it's so horrific.
I decided to illustrate "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank back in April and couldn't imagine then just how far backwards our country would be heading in just a few months...it's so horrific.
Playing around with #LillasStylePlay2025 Day 1: Nutella.
Here's a shout out Nutella's Number 1 fan, Iggy! #illustration #watercolor #squirrel #makeartthatsells
Here's a shout out Nutella's Number 1 fan, Iggy! #illustration #watercolor #squirrel #makeartthatsells
September 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Playing around with #LillasStylePlay2025 Day 1: Nutella.
Here's a shout out Nutella's Number 1 fan, Iggy! #illustration #watercolor #squirrel #makeartthatsells
Here's a shout out Nutella's Number 1 fan, Iggy! #illustration #watercolor #squirrel #makeartthatsells
Just a little teeny painting while I look forward to upcoming forest adventures. #chipmunk #illustration
July 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just a little teeny painting while I look forward to upcoming forest adventures. #chipmunk #illustration
THIS FRIDAY (June 6th) Please join me for the opening of the June Group show at City Art Gallery (828 Valencia Street, San Francisco). Stop by and check out my new portraits as well as the work of over 20 incredible Bay Area artists. #illustration #watercolor #sanfrancisco
June 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
THIS FRIDAY (June 6th) Please join me for the opening of the June Group show at City Art Gallery (828 Valencia Street, San Francisco). Stop by and check out my new portraits as well as the work of over 20 incredible Bay Area artists. #illustration #watercolor #sanfrancisco
Here's a sneak peek at one of the new pieces I'm working on for the upcoming June group show at City Art Gallery in San Francisco. I'll admit the last few months of worries are definitely hitting hard...#illustration
May 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Here's a sneak peek at one of the new pieces I'm working on for the upcoming June group show at City Art Gallery in San Francisco. I'll admit the last few months of worries are definitely hitting hard...#illustration
May 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
May 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Finally got some of my folktale week prints in the shop! Say hello to the fabulously creepy, child eating witch, Baba Yaga and her chicken foot house. I am sure she would be happy to meet you ...
bluehourstudio.etsy.com/listing/1860...
#babayaga #illustration
bluehourstudio.etsy.com/listing/1860...
#babayaga #illustration
March 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Finally got some of my folktale week prints in the shop! Say hello to the fabulously creepy, child eating witch, Baba Yaga and her chicken foot house. I am sure she would be happy to meet you ...
bluehourstudio.etsy.com/listing/1860...
#babayaga #illustration
bluehourstudio.etsy.com/listing/1860...
#babayaga #illustration
Today's pretty...turning off the news and painting all the lovely things. This was inspired by my trip to Longwood Gardens and their incredible Orchids. #illustration
January 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Today's pretty...turning off the news and painting all the lovely things. This was inspired by my trip to Longwood Gardens and their incredible Orchids. #illustration
Folktale Week 2024
Day 7: Blossom
On the last day of #Folktaleweek2024, I wanted to leave with a bit of light and hope. Here's my portrait of the Roman Goddess "Flora". She is the goddess of flowers, spring and fertility.
#folktaleweekblossom
Day 7: Blossom
On the last day of #Folktaleweek2024, I wanted to leave with a bit of light and hope. Here's my portrait of the Roman Goddess "Flora". She is the goddess of flowers, spring and fertility.
#folktaleweekblossom
November 25, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Folktale Week 2024
Day 7: Blossom
On the last day of #Folktaleweek2024, I wanted to leave with a bit of light and hope. Here's my portrait of the Roman Goddess "Flora". She is the goddess of flowers, spring and fertility.
#folktaleweekblossom
Day 7: Blossom
On the last day of #Folktaleweek2024, I wanted to leave with a bit of light and hope. Here's my portrait of the Roman Goddess "Flora". She is the goddess of flowers, spring and fertility.
#folktaleweekblossom
inspired by the Mexican story of La Loba (aka La Huesera) or the "Bone Woman" who crawls over the land searching for lost bones. Once found, she stands over them and sings. Her voice brings flesh, fur and life back to the body. She continues and the creatures open their eyes and breath once more.
November 24, 2024 at 12:50 AM
inspired by the Mexican story of La Loba (aka La Huesera) or the "Bone Woman" who crawls over the land searching for lost bones. Once found, she stands over them and sings. Her voice brings flesh, fur and life back to the body. She continues and the creatures open their eyes and breath once more.
#FolktaleWeek2024 Inspired by Grimm's Fairytale "Jorinda and Joringel". It is a story of two loves that go for a walk and forget to watch out for the nearby witches castle. Soon, they are encircled 3 times by and owl and suddenly Jorinda is turned into a Mockingbird. Can Joringel save his love?
November 22, 2024 at 6:20 AM
#FolktaleWeek2024 Inspired by Grimm's Fairytale "Jorinda and Joringel". It is a story of two loves that go for a walk and forget to watch out for the nearby witches castle. Soon, they are encircled 3 times by and owl and suddenly Jorinda is turned into a Mockingbird. Can Joringel save his love?
Folktale Week Day 2: Gate
This was inspired by the Japanese Folktale, "The Ogre of Rashomon". The story is about the brave knight, Watanabe, who fought the giant Ogre who terrorized on the villagers at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto...
This was inspired by the Japanese Folktale, "The Ogre of Rashomon". The story is about the brave knight, Watanabe, who fought the giant Ogre who terrorized on the villagers at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto...
November 19, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Folktale Week Day 2: Gate
This was inspired by the Japanese Folktale, "The Ogre of Rashomon". The story is about the brave knight, Watanabe, who fought the giant Ogre who terrorized on the villagers at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto...
This was inspired by the Japanese Folktale, "The Ogre of Rashomon". The story is about the brave knight, Watanabe, who fought the giant Ogre who terrorized on the villagers at the Gate of Rashomon in Kyoto...
Folktale Week, Day 1: Mist
Inspired by the British Folktale "The Green Mist", a story of a dying girl who is saved by a green mist in hopes she will hang on just a bit longer. The girl says, "I swear I'd ask no more than to live as long as the one of those Cowslips that grow by our gate each year".
Inspired by the British Folktale "The Green Mist", a story of a dying girl who is saved by a green mist in hopes she will hang on just a bit longer. The girl says, "I swear I'd ask no more than to live as long as the one of those Cowslips that grow by our gate each year".
November 18, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Folktale Week, Day 1: Mist
Inspired by the British Folktale "The Green Mist", a story of a dying girl who is saved by a green mist in hopes she will hang on just a bit longer. The girl says, "I swear I'd ask no more than to live as long as the one of those Cowslips that grow by our gate each year".
Inspired by the British Folktale "The Green Mist", a story of a dying girl who is saved by a green mist in hopes she will hang on just a bit longer. The girl says, "I swear I'd ask no more than to live as long as the one of those Cowslips that grow by our gate each year".
After almost 15 years, I finally deactivated my Twitter account. Feeling pretty good to not see all the awfulness that Twitter had become. Here's to bluer skies....
November 15, 2024 at 2:40 AM
After almost 15 years, I finally deactivated my Twitter account. Feeling pretty good to not see all the awfulness that Twitter had become. Here's to bluer skies....
I so am excited to once again be co-host of this amazing Instagram art challenge...This will be our 7th year of Folktale Week, and I am happy to be part it again. Here's this years prompts if you want to join along.
More info: www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
www.instagram.com/debrastyer/
More info: www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
www.instagram.com/debrastyer/
October 21, 2024 at 6:16 PM
I so am excited to once again be co-host of this amazing Instagram art challenge...This will be our 7th year of Folktale Week, and I am happy to be part it again. Here's this years prompts if you want to join along.
More info: www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
www.instagram.com/debrastyer/
More info: www.instagram.com/folktaleweek/
www.instagram.com/debrastyer/
It's Happening! It's time for #Folktaleweek2024!
I am excited to host once again. (This will be our 7th year)
Find out more on here: www.instagram.com/p/DA0-02yPxD2/
#illustration #Folktaleweek
I am excited to host once again. (This will be our 7th year)
Find out more on here: www.instagram.com/p/DA0-02yPxD2/
#illustration #Folktaleweek
October 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM
It's Happening! It's time for #Folktaleweek2024!
I am excited to host once again. (This will be our 7th year)
Find out more on here: www.instagram.com/p/DA0-02yPxD2/
#illustration #Folktaleweek
I am excited to host once again. (This will be our 7th year)
Find out more on here: www.instagram.com/p/DA0-02yPxD2/
#illustration #Folktaleweek