Layla Hale
@hale-the-hare.bsky.social
MRI Radiographer | Working on a long term #fantasy #book, making #art and #illustrations and #maps for the #worldbuilding that I craft around the words full of pages. | I take plain paper & glass + ink & imagination = mundane becomes extraordinary!! 🫙🖊✍️🍷
I know that just 4 #worldbuilding maps in one year might be few and far between, but it's for the love of the detail and tiny, intricate landmarks, roads, hills and the history that I #write for my #fantasy #book that takes up time.
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#wipsnips #booksky #writingcommunity #drawing #illustration
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#wipsnips #booksky #writingcommunity #drawing #illustration
November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I know that just 4 #worldbuilding maps in one year might be few and far between, but it's for the love of the detail and tiny, intricate landmarks, roads, hills and the history that I #write for my #fantasy #book that takes up time.
😁✒️
#wipsnips #booksky #writingcommunity #drawing #illustration
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#wipsnips #booksky #writingcommunity #drawing #illustration
Have been experimenting with different styles recently with my #glasspainting and decided to do a blue tit on a branch of rose hips.
As much as I enjoy #painting the cartoonish stuff I usually do, I loved how the bird turned out. But maybe be a bit more gentle with the #ink.
#drawing #art #artsky
As much as I enjoy #painting the cartoonish stuff I usually do, I loved how the bird turned out. But maybe be a bit more gentle with the #ink.
#drawing #art #artsky
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Hope the train is still in service, I'd like to join if that's okay?
@nushdeco.bsky.social
@zim2918.bsky.social
@robertbohan.bsky.social
@anafi.bsky.social
And usually I'll paint jars and bottles, but I'd like to offer some of my other stuff.
Hope you like it?
@nushdeco.bsky.social
@zim2918.bsky.social
@robertbohan.bsky.social
@anafi.bsky.social
And usually I'll paint jars and bottles, but I'd like to offer some of my other stuff.
Hope you like it?
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Hope the train is still in service, I'd like to join if that's okay?
@nushdeco.bsky.social
@zim2918.bsky.social
@robertbohan.bsky.social
@anafi.bsky.social
And usually I'll paint jars and bottles, but I'd like to offer some of my other stuff.
Hope you like it?
@nushdeco.bsky.social
@zim2918.bsky.social
@robertbohan.bsky.social
@anafi.bsky.social
And usually I'll paint jars and bottles, but I'd like to offer some of my other stuff.
Hope you like it?
I made a small #sketch and a #storyboard for this short story I'm working on.
I've been #writing this #wip for a while and sometimes I struggle to #create ideas for how I want it to go.
So I've done some #conceptart for it to help me draft ideas.
What do you think?
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#amwriting #BookSky #books
I've been #writing this #wip for a while and sometimes I struggle to #create ideas for how I want it to go.
So I've done some #conceptart for it to help me draft ideas.
What do you think?
🐦⬛🐇
#amwriting #BookSky #books
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I made a small #sketch and a #storyboard for this short story I'm working on.
I've been #writing this #wip for a while and sometimes I struggle to #create ideas for how I want it to go.
So I've done some #conceptart for it to help me draft ideas.
What do you think?
🐦⬛🐇
#amwriting #BookSky #books
I've been #writing this #wip for a while and sometimes I struggle to #create ideas for how I want it to go.
So I've done some #conceptart for it to help me draft ideas.
What do you think?
🐦⬛🐇
#amwriting #BookSky #books
A year ago I asked my sister to buy me glass painting pens because I wanted to try a new hobby.
I've been collecting glass instead of throwing it, and transforming them into little art pieces!
I'd like to do something with them involving charity one day. 😁
#upcycling #art #glasspainting #drawing
I've been collecting glass instead of throwing it, and transforming them into little art pieces!
I'd like to do something with them involving charity one day. 😁
#upcycling #art #glasspainting #drawing
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A year ago I asked my sister to buy me glass painting pens because I wanted to try a new hobby.
I've been collecting glass instead of throwing it, and transforming them into little art pieces!
I'd like to do something with them involving charity one day. 😁
#upcycling #art #glasspainting #drawing
I've been collecting glass instead of throwing it, and transforming them into little art pieces!
I'd like to do something with them involving charity one day. 😁
#upcycling #art #glasspainting #drawing
This is the 4th map been #drawing to #illustrate my #writing.
I don't have a name for it, it's simply called the land of the Forest Gentry.
What do you think?
#drawing this area is giving me more buzz, as I've already incorporated it into my #fantasy #wip!
#writingcommunity #BookSky #amwriting
I don't have a name for it, it's simply called the land of the Forest Gentry.
What do you think?
#drawing this area is giving me more buzz, as I've already incorporated it into my #fantasy #wip!
#writingcommunity #BookSky #amwriting
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is the 4th map been #drawing to #illustrate my #writing.
I don't have a name for it, it's simply called the land of the Forest Gentry.
What do you think?
#drawing this area is giving me more buzz, as I've already incorporated it into my #fantasy #wip!
#writingcommunity #BookSky #amwriting
I don't have a name for it, it's simply called the land of the Forest Gentry.
What do you think?
#drawing this area is giving me more buzz, as I've already incorporated it into my #fantasy #wip!
#writingcommunity #BookSky #amwriting
You know what? Not bad for something that would have been thrown in the recycling. I'm glad I #upcycled it, because out of all the #glasspainting I've done so far. This #floral #abstract design has been the most unexpectedly fun out of all of them.
It's going to be a beautiful vase.
#art #drawing
It's going to be a beautiful vase.
#art #drawing
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'm stuck with this children's story I'm working on, and I was thinking about it at work.
I saw a robin fly up to a ward window when on break, sing, then fly down and land near where the daffodils bloom.
People will call it silly, but I definitely feel someone 'up there' is trying to help out now.
I saw a robin fly up to a ward window when on break, sing, then fly down and land near where the daffodils bloom.
People will call it silly, but I definitely feel someone 'up there' is trying to help out now.
October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm stuck with this children's story I'm working on, and I was thinking about it at work.
I saw a robin fly up to a ward window when on break, sing, then fly down and land near where the daffodils bloom.
People will call it silly, but I definitely feel someone 'up there' is trying to help out now.
I saw a robin fly up to a ward window when on break, sing, then fly down and land near where the daffodils bloom.
People will call it silly, but I definitely feel someone 'up there' is trying to help out now.
Impulse bought a very fine hedgehog house because my sister took a pic of one in our garden. Also, a neighbour's garden may be cleared of #wildlife.
Not #decorated a #hedgehog house before. Did tiny #floral #paintings on the doorway, then some giant #artsy sunflowers and tulips.
Hope they love it.
Not #decorated a #hedgehog house before. Did tiny #floral #paintings on the doorway, then some giant #artsy sunflowers and tulips.
Hope they love it.
October 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Impulse bought a very fine hedgehog house because my sister took a pic of one in our garden. Also, a neighbour's garden may be cleared of #wildlife.
Not #decorated a #hedgehog house before. Did tiny #floral #paintings on the doorway, then some giant #artsy sunflowers and tulips.
Hope they love it.
Not #decorated a #hedgehog house before. Did tiny #floral #paintings on the doorway, then some giant #artsy sunflowers and tulips.
Hope they love it.
Alright, #worldbuilding #ideas for the next region of my #fantasy map; Midalladly...
- A mad-man who spent his life carving images of the 'true fae' into the land.
- A small dragon who helped a castle #create the most beautiful gardens in the North with mysterious seeds.
#booksky #writing #wip
- A mad-man who spent his life carving images of the 'true fae' into the land.
- A small dragon who helped a castle #create the most beautiful gardens in the North with mysterious seeds.
#booksky #writing #wip
October 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yay to these slow-paced Sunday afternoons where I can just sit and do #drawing.
I'm creating a hoodie made of life experiences, that everyone can relate to in some way.
Not sure what to put on the water bottle or the bag yet. Just making this #art is bringing up fond memories.
#wip #abstract #pen
I'm creating a hoodie made of life experiences, that everyone can relate to in some way.
Not sure what to put on the water bottle or the bag yet. Just making this #art is bringing up fond memories.
#wip #abstract #pen
October 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I was visiting somewhere that was a big part of my uni days. And, I don't know why, but I got hit hard by nostalgia.
I wanted to make something to represent it all. All those 5 years.
The clothes and bag is going to be made of memories and milestones.
#art #BlueSky #drawing #abstract #inspired
I wanted to make something to represent it all. All those 5 years.
The clothes and bag is going to be made of memories and milestones.
#art #BlueSky #drawing #abstract #inspired
October 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I was looking in my #sketchbook, and I found another piece of #art I did that inspired a big part of the #fantasy #story I'm #writing.
Death is a single dad to a goddess.
I'm not telling you the rest and spoiling it. 😉🍃🍂
But, I'll leave you with one, critical hint...
Breadcrumbs, a web of them.
Death is a single dad to a goddess.
I'm not telling you the rest and spoiling it. 😉🍃🍂
But, I'll leave you with one, critical hint...
Breadcrumbs, a web of them.
September 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I was looking in my #sketchbook, and I found another piece of #art I did that inspired a big part of the #fantasy #story I'm #writing.
Death is a single dad to a goddess.
I'm not telling you the rest and spoiling it. 😉🍃🍂
But, I'll leave you with one, critical hint...
Breadcrumbs, a web of them.
Death is a single dad to a goddess.
I'm not telling you the rest and spoiling it. 😉🍃🍂
But, I'll leave you with one, critical hint...
Breadcrumbs, a web of them.
Well, it's took an entire Saturday afternoon and many cups of tea to keep me going...
But, doesn't it look fab? It's going to make a fine vase. I even added another little hoglet somewhere on the bottle. Can you spot where he is?
#BlueSky #artist #glasspainting #upcycle #creative #British #art
But, doesn't it look fab? It's going to make a fine vase. I even added another little hoglet somewhere on the bottle. Can you spot where he is?
#BlueSky #artist #glasspainting #upcycle #creative #British #art
September 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Love quiet #Sunday afternoons. Found another bit of glass to #upcycle and #draw on.
Had a #fun #idea. I asked my dad for the beer bottle he was going to get rid of.
When it's done, it'll look like the little hedgehogs are walking out from under the #flowers in the vase.
#artist #BlueSky #creative
Had a #fun #idea. I asked my dad for the beer bottle he was going to get rid of.
When it's done, it'll look like the little hedgehogs are walking out from under the #flowers in the vase.
#artist #BlueSky #creative
September 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We all doubt our ability to make beautiful things. If our #art & #stories will be looked at with the same admiration and love that we look at this Cathedral with.
But you know, the people who made all this had those same doubts too.
And look at what we have to show for it. ❤️
#BookSky #inspiration
But you know, the people who made all this had those same doubts too.
And look at what we have to show for it. ❤️
#BookSky #inspiration
September 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We all doubt our ability to make beautiful things. If our #art & #stories will be looked at with the same admiration and love that we look at this Cathedral with.
But you know, the people who made all this had those same doubts too.
And look at what we have to show for it. ❤️
#BookSky #inspiration
But you know, the people who made all this had those same doubts too.
And look at what we have to show for it. ❤️
#BookSky #inspiration
Hey, come here, I've got something to show you.
Remember a little while ago I began #drawing the frame for a deep sea siren #artwork?
Well here she is! She's finally finished! 😁
Now what do I call her? She's going to need a name. I've already made for her in my #story #wip.
#amwriting #BookSky
Remember a little while ago I began #drawing the frame for a deep sea siren #artwork?
Well here she is! She's finally finished! 😁
Now what do I call her? She's going to need a name. I've already made for her in my #story #wip.
#amwriting #BookSky
September 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I can't tell you what, but something happened that's stuck with me, and I think about it often now.
I was thinking about it again, and heard branches moving, looked up. It was a Robin.
I can't explain it, but it inspired me to use go back to this and start a story. I think it'll help people.
I was thinking about it again, and heard branches moving, looked up. It was a Robin.
I can't explain it, but it inspired me to use go back to this and start a story. I think it'll help people.
September 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I can't tell you what, but something happened that's stuck with me, and I think about it often now.
I was thinking about it again, and heard branches moving, looked up. It was a Robin.
I can't explain it, but it inspired me to use go back to this and start a story. I think it'll help people.
I was thinking about it again, and heard branches moving, looked up. It was a Robin.
I can't explain it, but it inspired me to use go back to this and start a story. I think it'll help people.
I'm starting a new #wip...
I dreamt about this beautiful alien/faerie hybrid...
Now, I've no idea where she might fit into my #writing, but I'll make a home for her. 😁🖋
Bare with, I'll soon turn this rough outline into something stunning.
#illustration #BookSky #fantasy #art #drawing #amwriting
I dreamt about this beautiful alien/faerie hybrid...
Now, I've no idea where she might fit into my #writing, but I'll make a home for her. 😁🖋
Bare with, I'll soon turn this rough outline into something stunning.
#illustration #BookSky #fantasy #art #drawing #amwriting
August 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I'm starting a new #wip...
I dreamt about this beautiful alien/faerie hybrid...
Now, I've no idea where she might fit into my #writing, but I'll make a home for her. 😁🖋
Bare with, I'll soon turn this rough outline into something stunning.
#illustration #BookSky #fantasy #art #drawing #amwriting
I dreamt about this beautiful alien/faerie hybrid...
Now, I've no idea where she might fit into my #writing, but I'll make a home for her. 😁🖋
Bare with, I'll soon turn this rough outline into something stunning.
#illustration #BookSky #fantasy #art #drawing #amwriting
I've done it! I lost count of how many hours and cups of tea were involved, but I've finally finished the third map in my #worldbuilding collection!
Now I just have to #write up the lore and history for it. Still not finished doing the previous write-up. 😅
#booksky #illustration #art #amwriting
Now I just have to #write up the lore and history for it. Still not finished doing the previous write-up. 😅
#booksky #illustration #art #amwriting
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I've done it! I lost count of how many hours and cups of tea were involved, but I've finally finished the third map in my #worldbuilding collection!
Now I just have to #write up the lore and history for it. Still not finished doing the previous write-up. 😅
#booksky #illustration #art #amwriting
Now I just have to #write up the lore and history for it. Still not finished doing the previous write-up. 😅
#booksky #illustration #art #amwriting
I've been sick recently, so I had absolutely no energy to do any #artwork.
But I had a look back through my #sketchbook, and I just don't remember #drawing this.
I drew a giant deep ocean #dragon the size of a city. Look at those teeth, like a box of needles...
#bluesky #fantasy #ideas #abstract
But I had a look back through my #sketchbook, and I just don't remember #drawing this.
I drew a giant deep ocean #dragon the size of a city. Look at those teeth, like a box of needles...
#bluesky #fantasy #ideas #abstract
August 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I hope you're all having a lovely, cosy Sunday. I'm in Scarborough, 100+ miles from home, and working my 3rd 12hr shift.
The sun is warm, there's a gentle breeze, I got some lovely photos of the beach...
And our unofficial mascot Percy is here just chilling too. ❤️
#Sunday #Sundayvibes #bluesky
The sun is warm, there's a gentle breeze, I got some lovely photos of the beach...
And our unofficial mascot Percy is here just chilling too. ❤️
#Sunday #Sundayvibes #bluesky
August 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I hope you're all having a lovely, cosy Sunday. I'm in Scarborough, 100+ miles from home, and working my 3rd 12hr shift.
The sun is warm, there's a gentle breeze, I got some lovely photos of the beach...
And our unofficial mascot Percy is here just chilling too. ❤️
#Sunday #Sundayvibes #bluesky
The sun is warm, there's a gentle breeze, I got some lovely photos of the beach...
And our unofficial mascot Percy is here just chilling too. ❤️
#Sunday #Sundayvibes #bluesky
I love #drawing scenes and #concept #art for my #story. It's a #book, that's still very much in the making.
Helps to #create a visual #prompt sometimes and then #write out and add to the #wip.
Plus, I got a lovely #illustration out of it. 😁
The story is getting there!
#booksky #amwriting
Helps to #create a visual #prompt sometimes and then #write out and add to the #wip.
Plus, I got a lovely #illustration out of it. 😁
The story is getting there!
#booksky #amwriting
August 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It's been one of those weeks. Well, 2 weeks to be honest. Just been so busy with life. Haven't done much writing either...
But I found a little time to draw half a map. It's come along in leaps and bounds from the last post! ❤️
#drawing #art #mapmaking #illustration #booksky #amwriting #fantasy
But I found a little time to draw half a map. It's come along in leaps and bounds from the last post! ❤️
#drawing #art #mapmaking #illustration #booksky #amwriting #fantasy
July 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's been one of those weeks. Well, 2 weeks to be honest. Just been so busy with life. Haven't done much writing either...
But I found a little time to draw half a map. It's come along in leaps and bounds from the last post! ❤️
#drawing #art #mapmaking #illustration #booksky #amwriting #fantasy
But I found a little time to draw half a map. It's come along in leaps and bounds from the last post! ❤️
#drawing #art #mapmaking #illustration #booksky #amwriting #fantasy