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Elisabeth Alba
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New England illustrator of fantasy art, divination decks, and maps. All human made!

www.albaillustration.com
Shop: https://albaillustration.etsy.com
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elisabethalba
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Elisabeth Alba @elisabethalba.bsky.social · Nov 17
Hi there! I'm Elisabeth. I live in Mass, have 2 kids, am married to @murphyillustration.bsky.social, + am currently working on the Whimsy Woods Tarot for Llewellyn (my 3rd tarot deck, but this one was my idea!). I'm really into animal art lately. Here's a few recent paintings. Nice to meet you all!
The Fool card from the upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot. A basset hound minstrel sings on a cliff, the town below. Owl companion shouts a warning. This deck will be written by Deborah Blake. A red dragon with its hoard of treasure. 9 of Pentacles from the upcoming 78 Tarot Medieval deck. Illustration of an otter and badger couple strolling down Cockburn St in Edinburgh. Illustration of two witchy cats making a mess while brewing a potion.
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Good fortune to you on this fine Caturday!

"Tarot Cat" art by Elisabeth Alba
ink, watercolor, acryla gouache
Illustration of black cat seated, paw on tarot cards spread out on a table. The deck is a cat version of the Everyday Witch Tarot (all the witches are now cats). There are also other items on the table, like crystals, candles, rune stones, and herbs.
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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"Even in the deepest and darkest forest, the moon will always shine through and give light to those who seek it." 🌝

"The Moon" from Tarot of the Owls.

I have signed tarot decks (full size + mini versions), prints, and stickers at albaillustration.etsy.com! The minis make great stocking stuffers!
The Moon from Tarot of the Owls, illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, written by Pamela Chen, published by Llewellyn. This image is an open landscape with bare trees on either side, full moon with owl face in the starry sky. A great horned owl is silhouetted in front of the moon. Below, a rabbit, chipmunk, and crawfish look up at the owl from the grass and a small stream. Photograph of the full size deck - the box it comes in, guidebook, and cards.
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Huzzah! Adventure awaits!

Knight of Swords from a collaborative medieval tarot deck that may never see the light of day... but at least I made fun art for it!

The original painting is available at www.albaillustration.com/original-art...

#rat #dog #tarot #knight
Illustration of a rat knight riding on a galloping hound, sword held aloft. There is a castle in the background, green grass, and blue sky with clouds.
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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"Even in the deepest and darkest forest, the moon will always shine through and give light to those who seek it." 🌝

"The Moon" from Tarot of the Owls.

I have signed tarot decks (full size + mini versions), prints, and stickers at albaillustration.etsy.com! The minis make great stocking stuffers!
The Moon from Tarot of the Owls, illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, written by Pamela Chen, published by Llewellyn. This image is an open landscape with bare trees on either side, full moon with owl face in the starry sky. A great horned owl is silhouetted in front of the moon. Below, a rabbit, chipmunk, and crawfish look up at the owl from the grass and a small stream. Photograph of the full size deck - the box it comes in, guidebook, and cards.
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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My 5th blanket design, and my personal favorite so far. I love the stars! ✨

You can find tapestry blankets of this and 4 other designs in my shop at www.albaillustration.com/original-art...! 100% cotton, machine washable, made in the US. Throw over the couch, use as a bed topper, hang on the wall!
Photograph of tapestry blanket held up so it is in view - it's a celestial blue sky with stars. A black cat, sea turtle, and red fox are positioned in a circle in the middle. Around them is a spellbook, a magic wand, a potion bottle, and a black pointed hat, all floating over the celestial background. The blanket folded.
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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"Plunge boldly into the thick of life and seize it where you will, it is always interesting."
- Goethe

This valiant Knight of Swords is from the upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot I'm creating with Deborah Blake, to be published by Llewellyn in 2027. The knights in this deck ride magnificent poultry! 🪿
Illustration of a squirrel knight, sword held aloft as it rides on the back of a squacking goose, wings outstretched.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Hi, looking for some illustration work at the moment, send me a message if you'd like some art for your project. You can also email me at olliemnjones@gmail.com
Thanks!
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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"The Pumpkin Patch" 🍂
ink/watercolor/acryla gouache

A commission for a patron in my Not-So-Tiny Collector Tier on Patreon. No commissions spots open, but I do have a print tier if you want to collect small signed prints of my art! (+ worldwide shipping is free!) www.patreon.com/elisabethalba
Illustration of an otter and badger walking on a path in a pumpkin patch during a windy Autumn day. The badger holds a large pumpkin and is looking back at the otter, who is talking. The otter is pulling a wooden hand cart filled with pumpkins/gourds.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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My 5th blanket design, and my personal favorite so far. I love the stars! ✨

You can find tapestry blankets of this and 4 other designs in my shop at www.albaillustration.com/original-art...! 100% cotton, machine washable, made in the US. Throw over the couch, use as a bed topper, hang on the wall!
Photograph of tapestry blanket held up so it is in view - it's a celestial blue sky with stars. A black cat, sea turtle, and red fox are positioned in a circle in the middle. Around them is a spellbook, a magic wand, a potion bottle, and a black pointed hat, all floating over the celestial background. The blanket folded.
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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"Hearth" 🔥
Art by Elisabeth Alba

#cats #winter #cozy
An ink and watercolor illustration of the interior room of an old cottage, the kitchen. There is a blazing hearth with pots and pans, a bench with a plate of scones, a barrel filled with more firewood, and a stool with a black cat sitting on top. Outside the window is night and a snow-covered fir tree.
November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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"Plunge boldly into the thick of life and seize it where you will, it is always interesting."
- Goethe

This valiant Knight of Swords is from the upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot I'm creating with Deborah Blake, to be published by Llewellyn in 2027. The knights in this deck ride magnificent poultry! 🪿
Illustration of a squirrel knight, sword held aloft as it rides on the back of a squacking goose, wings outstretched.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Work continues on third Gwelf book while other commercial commitments intrude (MTG). Head down. No breathers.

Squad Leader - Watercolour.
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Egbert. A little sculpture I made last year. I want to make more time for sculptures in '26!
#monster #airdryclay #ladollclay #sculpture #monstersculpture #cutesculpture #cute #cutecreature
a side on view of a chubby little blue monster sculpture with short ams and legs sitting on my hand, he has a pink bottom and a black horn on top of his head and a silly grin on his face. a side on view of a chubby little blue monster sculpture with short ams and legs sitting on my hand, he has little pink feet and a black horn on top of his head and a silly grin on his face.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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"The Pumpkin Patch" 🍂
ink/watercolor/acryla gouache

A commission for a patron in my Not-So-Tiny Collector Tier on Patreon. No commissions spots open, but I do have a print tier if you want to collect small signed prints of my art! (+ worldwide shipping is free!) www.patreon.com/elisabethalba
Illustration of an otter and badger walking on a path in a pumpkin patch during a windy Autumn day. The badger holds a large pumpkin and is looking back at the otter, who is talking. The otter is pulling a wooden hand cart filled with pumpkins/gourds.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Huzzah! Adventure awaits!

Knight of Swords from a collaborative medieval tarot deck that may never see the light of day... but at least I made fun art for it!

The original painting is available at www.albaillustration.com/original-art...

#rat #dog #tarot #knight
Illustration of a rat knight riding on a galloping hound, sword held aloft. There is a castle in the background, green grass, and blue sky with clouds.
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Only 5 sets left!
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This just in! ✨
I have a limited number of sets of 5 Hobbiton-in-the-snow greeting cards w/ envelopes at www.albaillustration.com/original-art.... They feature gold foil on the front + a hopeful message from the kindest, most loyal character in fiction (who also happens to be our son's namesake!).
Photograph of the greeting cards held in a hand, along with envelopes. The greeting card features an illustration of Hobbiton covered in snow, with inviting warmly lit windows, smoke coming from chimneys, and snow covered and bare branch trees. The back of the greeting card features the quote from Samwise Gamgee: "Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer."
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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"Hearth" 🔥
Art by Elisabeth Alba

#cats #winter #cozy
An ink and watercolor illustration of the interior room of an old cottage, the kitchen. There is a blazing hearth with pots and pans, a bench with a plate of scones, a barrel filled with more firewood, and a stool with a black cat sitting on top. Outside the window is night and a snow-covered fir tree.
November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Cozy Caturday Cottage Cats! 🐈🔥

Art by Elisabeth Alba
Created with ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache

Prints at albaillustration.etsy.com
Illustration set in a cozy Victorian cottage kitchen/living space. A cat sits on the ground by the hearth, reading a book. Another cat sits in a nearby rocking chair, knitting a blanket.
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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This just in! ✨
I have a limited number of sets of 5 Hobbiton-in-the-snow greeting cards w/ envelopes at www.albaillustration.com/original-art.... They feature gold foil on the front + a hopeful message from the kindest, most loyal character in fiction (who also happens to be our son's namesake!).
Photograph of the greeting cards held in a hand, along with envelopes. The greeting card features an illustration of Hobbiton covered in snow, with inviting warmly lit windows, smoke coming from chimneys, and snow covered and bare branch trees. The back of the greeting card features the quote from Samwise Gamgee: "Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer."
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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This just in! ✨
I have a limited number of sets of 5 Hobbiton-in-the-snow greeting cards w/ envelopes at www.albaillustration.com/original-art.... They feature gold foil on the front + a hopeful message from the kindest, most loyal character in fiction (who also happens to be our son's namesake!).
Photograph of the greeting cards held in a hand, along with envelopes. The greeting card features an illustration of Hobbiton covered in snow, with inviting warmly lit windows, smoke coming from chimneys, and snow covered and bare branch trees. The back of the greeting card features the quote from Samwise Gamgee: "Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer."
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Our annual Deck the Halls auction is live!
Check it out on our facebook page - www.facebook.com/media/set?va...
Deck the Halls auction banner - santa and his sleigh over a city Nov 10th - Nov 14th
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This regal osprey is the Queen of Cups for an upcoming collaborative medieval deck. 6x10 inches, ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache.

It's currently got a starting bid of $300 in the Changeling Artist Collective 'Deck the Halls' auction at www.facebook.com/media/set/?s... (40% off its usual price!)
Illustration of an osprey wearing a crown, perched on a piece of driftwood with wings spread, looking down at a pile of pretty seashells, rocks, and a large golden chalice.
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I've been a member of the Changeling Artist Collective for years + we are relaunching monthly auctions starting this week with our Deck the Halls event!

www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...

If you don't use FB that's totally okay! I can take anonymous bids. These are 4 of my 8 offerings.
Playful penguins leaping into water from an iceberg under the sun. From the Everyday Witch Oracle - Affirmation for Healing the Heart. A father comforts his daughter on a couch in front of a fireplace. Cozy home vibes. Two of Swords from Tarot of the Owls - an owl with closed eyes sits on a rock in a snowy landscape, wings folded forward holding two crossed swords. Painting of two kittens laying on a purple celestial blanket, tangled in yarn.
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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This regal osprey is the Queen of Cups for an upcoming collaborative medieval deck. 6x10 inches, ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache.

It's currently got a starting bid of $300 in the Changeling Artist Collective 'Deck the Halls' auction at www.facebook.com/media/set/?s... (40% off its usual price!)
Illustration of an osprey wearing a crown, perched on a piece of driftwood with wings spread, looking down at a pile of pretty seashells, rocks, and a large golden chalice.
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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What news does the raven bring tonight? 🐦‍⬛

This magical corvid, from the Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle, has been turned into a tapestry blanket!

See tapestries at www.albaillustration.com/original-art...

Woven in the US via jacquard loom. Throw over your bed or couch or hang on the wall!
Photograph of a tapestry blanket being held up on display. It features an image of a raven perched on a stump, wintry mountainous landscape in the background and an aurora borealis and stars in the sky.
November 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM