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Merih`Saan
@merihsaan.bsky.social
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~*Maine*~ Fantasy Artist | Plush Sewist
She/her | Demi/Ace/Poly | Mate to Crayder and Rehkal
Dragon/gryphon otherkin
AuDHD
Creator of The Gryphon Tarot illustrated deck (in progress)
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All set up and ready to roll in Portland ME today at the New England Odd & Unusual Show from 10-6 today and 10-4 tomorrow. Bonus offspring photobomb.
Nightwing Galleries Studio booth setup showing hanging and binned artwork Nightwing Galleries Studio booth setup showing feathers, fascinators and my kid. Nightwing Galleries Studio booth setup showing hanging and binned artwork Nightwing Galleries Studio booth setup showing hanging and binned artwork
October 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at #themainerenaissancefaire it was great getting to chat with so many interesting people. And welcome to my new followers XD

My next show is New Englands Odd & Unusual Show in Portland, Oct 12-13th.
August 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Goodbye my friend....
Nadine: gotcha day 1/17/17- 7/15/25
July 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The lightfury and Toothless plushes standing together atop a pile of fabric bolts. He has his wing over her.
July 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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And the lightfury as well. This pair will be available at The Maine Renaissance Faire Aug 2/3.
A white lightfury plush is standing atop a pile of fabric bolts. She is the mate to Toothless.
July 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Nearly completed Toothless plush for my renfaire booth. Wires in the wings, floppy construction. I still have to make and attach the tail prosthetic. Forgive the explosion my studio is currently, it's full on crunch time.
#plush #httyd #toothless #nightfury #handmade #merihsaan #customplush
A handmade plush of Toothless standing on top of several bolts of fabric. Inventory for Merihs renaissance faire booth. A handmade plush of Toothless standing on top of several bolts of fabric from a different angle. Inventory for Merihs renaissance faire booth.
July 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Another friend in progress for Renfaire inventory. I had these sewn and in a bin for the last 2 years and finally managed to get the motivation to finish them. Shannon minky construction with resin safety eyes and 3D printed claws. #plush #toothless #httyd #dragon #merihsaan #handmadeplush #fanart
A closeup photo of an unfinished plush of Toothless who is a black dragon called a nightfury. He has green eyes. A fuller body shot of the unfinished toothless plush.
July 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Introducing this years flock of gryphons for my upcoming shows. Next two are the Magickal Market at the Lewiston Armory 7/19-20, followed by The Maine Renaissance Faire Aug 2-3 at the Acton Fairgrounds. See you there!
#plush #handmade #merihsaan #themainerenaissancefaire
Photo is of 7 different handmade.gryphon plushes of varying shades of brown, grey, tan and black. Photo is of 7 different handmade.gryphon plushes of varying shades of brown, grey, tan and black. Angle of the photo os from above and behind.
July 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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More Ren Faire stuff. Feather fascinator that looks like a flying bird.

#costuming #renaissance #steampunk #fascinator #feathers
Image is a teal blue and rust hair piece with a bird skull suspended by a chain. Peacock, rooster and ring necked pheasant feathers.
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Arrows (Swords). Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6"

I felt this was an appropriate time to post this card.

Meaning in the Alt text.

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #sevenofswords #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is of a seated brown gryphon with its back to the viewer. There are sheaves of 3 arrows on either side of its head, and they hold one in their right foretalons. Seven of Swords Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings: Deceit, lies, trickery, cheating, theft, underhanded, scheming, dangerous/risky behaviour, enemy masquerading as friend, spying, lack of conscience, strategy, resourceful, flexible, escaping detection, getting away with it, adaptable, courage, daring, sharp wit, mental manipulation, cunning, overly rational Reversed Meaning Guide Seven of Swords Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings: Confessing, coming clean, turning over new leaf, conscience kicking in, ignoring warnings, pathological liar, serial cheat, slander, dangerously two-faced, malicious, con artist, blackmail, unworkable strategy, being outsmarted, getting caught, running away from consequences, coward, no backbone, stealing credit, military,
May 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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May 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Time to play with feathers. Going to be restocking fascinators for ren faire.
#millinery #renaissancefaire #themainerenaissancefaire #fascinators #feathers
May 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Cups. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6"
Meaning in the Alt text.
This card fought me both in conception, and execution.

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #sevenofcups #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a watercolor painting showing a gryphon sitting behind a table with its front paws in a "make your choice" gesture. The tablecloth is a rich purple, with 7 golden chalices set upon it. From top left to right: empty chalice, chalice full of a beverage, chalice full of fine silks/cloth. Next row has two, one filled with gemstones, and one with a snake. The bottom row has two chalices, one filled with grapes, and the other with grains. These represent choices. Seven of Cups Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings: Lots of options, choices, multiple possibilities, opportunities, picking and choosing, decisions, procrastination, dreaming, fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, imagination, hallucinations, meditation Reversed Meaning Guide Seven of Cups Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings: Reality, clarity, sobriety, poor choices, lack of choice, opportunities or options, lack of spiritual growth, feeling trapped, avoiding issues, decisiveness, reality check, missed opportunities, focusing on the superficial/materialistic
April 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Wands. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6"
Meaning in the Alt text.

Right now we all need to be the Seven of Wands

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #sevenofwands #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a watercolor drawing of a gryphon standing on a hill facing slightly towards and to the left of the viewer. The sky behind them is blue with clouds, the grass green. There are a series of seven staves lined standing up in front of them. Meaning: Seven of Wands Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings: Standing up for beliefs, fighting your corner, protective, defensive, determined, challenging, opposing, stamina, holding your own, taking high road, maintaining control, territorial, assertive, forceful, relentless, strong will, under attack, blame, harassment, scapegoat, resisting, busy, hectic, demanding Seven of Wands Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings: Folding on your beliefs, giving in/up, admitting defeat, yielding, quitting, surrendering, weakness, being timid, lack of courage/ self-belief/ stamina, failing to defend/ protect, resolution, compromise, scandal/losing moral authority/ control/ power/respect, sharing territory, being overbearing, worn down, burn-out, exhausted
March 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Wands. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6"

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #sixofwands #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a watercolor painting depicting a brown falcon and cougar gryphon striding triumphantly in front of a hill where six red pennants are flying on poles (the wands). The lighting is sunset, but the gryphon is stepping towards the light. Six of Wands Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings: Success, victory, winning, having the advantage, triumph, achievement, praise, acclaim, awards, recognition, applause, goodwill, fame, celebrity, fans, well-wishers, supporters, crowds, being in the spotlight, riding high, being a leader, stability, strength, confidence, self-esteem, pride, sharing your victories, campaign trail Reversed Meaning Guide Six of Wands Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings: Failure, lack of achievement/recognition/ support/ confidence/ endurance, losing, disadvantage, disgrace, being hunted, ill-will, mob/ pack mentality, treachery, disloyalty, disappointment, broken promises, being a follower, weakness, fame hungry, diva, arrogant, egotistical, pride before a fall, unsuccessful campaign https://www.thetarotguide.com/six-of-wands/
March 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Arrows. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6"

I was working on this card when JoAnn Fabrics announced their bankruptcy.

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #sixofswords #sixofarrows #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a watercolor painting of a gryphon struggling in high seas, with 6 red-fletched arrows float nearby. The storm is receding into the distance, with the pouring rain still visible. The shoreline is nearby, the gryphon steadily reaching towards it. The meaning of the Six of Swords is that you are experiencing a transition of some kind, but one that is not happy and filled with regret. This transition will most likely be the result of decisions you made in the past, and now they are forcing you to leave something behind in order to move forward. Despite your sadness, you need to remember that moving on is the ideal option for your future. Life is filled with moments when you are going to be forced into letting go of things that you have become attached to. This will be challenging. The Six of Swords shows the sadness that you may be feeling, but you have to remember that the pain will not last, so you should look instead to the future for strength. In life, there will be times that the only way to fix a problem is to leave it and move to start anew. You may feel like this is the coward’s way out, but escape is the only approach that is left when you have tried all other methods. The important part is to plot your new course that will lead you to happiness. The Six of Swords in this case, is to plan using your logic, clarity, and objectivity about where you are now, where you have been and where you want to go. Intuition can help, but you need to think logically to ensure your success.
March 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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New Card Art Day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Cups
Watercolors and ink on canson cold press. 4x6"
Image is of a young seeming brown owl and wolf gryphon. The figure is sitting with its back to the viewer, and is holding the string to a red kite flying against a clear blue sky. To its right there are 6 golden chalices that are sitting upright and filled with what is likely to be wine. The rest of the background is bright and airy, invoking the image of being one of those clear, bright summer days that we remember from childhood. The Six of Cups upright generally represents generosity, naïve happiness, and childhood. It can stand for you wanting to return to a happier time, whether it was when you were a child, teenager, or young adult. Many times, these memories are things of the past, which reflect the aspects of ourselves that have vanished. You may feel that remembering these times is the only way to feel happy. The Six of Cups appearing in a reading seems to indicate that while we may look upon the past with a happy eye, we must avoid living in it. The Six of Cups can also mean that you are be returning to a familiar place. This could be your hometown, an old friend’s home, a school, or any place that holds a lot of meaning for you. You are seeking to reconnect with people from your past. Bringing back old memories reminds us of our childhood, a time when things were simpler. You may be seeking the comfort and warmth of people that unconditionally love you. https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/six-of-cups-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
February 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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New Card Art Day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Coins
Watercolors and ink on canson coldpress. 4x6"
Image is a watercolor painting showing 6 gold coins with pentacles embossed into them above a set of scales topped with a gryphon's head. Underneath each dish there is a pile of gold coins, a larger pile on the left, a smaller pile on the right. There are two brown and tan banded feathers laying on the surface in front of it. Six of Pentacles Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings: Gifts, generosity, charity, donations, money, community, assistance, support, employment, sharing, kindness, wealth, prosperity, power, authority, control, investors, giving/receiving, gratitude, being valued, being well paid, rewards for hard work, fairness, equality Six of Pentacles Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings: Lack/abuse of generosity, abuse of power or position, gifts with strings attached, subservience, inequality, lack of charity, scams, fake charity, extortion, unemployment, lack of investment, underpaid, undervalued, bad debts, poor financial decisions, greed, meanness, gullibility, kiss-ass
February 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: King of Coins. Earthbound gryphon of unknown composition. Inks on canson coldpress 7x10"

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #kingofcoins #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a black and white ink drawing of a earthbound gryphon seated facing right. He holds a claw topped sceptre in his left paw, and sports a heavy gem studded collar with a pentacle on it, and a simple crown. He is surrounded by rocks with circles and spirals etched into their surfaces. In the background is a willow tree.
February 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: King of Wands
Gryfalcon and Snowleopard gryphon. Inks on canson coldpress 7x10"

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #kingofwands #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a black and white drawing of a male gyrfalcon and snowleopard gryphon sitting back on his haunches and facing left. He clasps a staff topped with a gem in a clawed setting in his front paws, and sports a simple coronet with a gem on his forehead, a heavy gem-studded collar around his neck, and gem studded cuffs around his wrists. He has heavy black banding on his wings and crest feathers. King of Wands Keywords UPRIGHT: Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour REVERSED: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
January 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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These assholes, except the black one. She's my furbaby.

#cats #furbabies
Gus Gus is a male orange tabby laying on a teal blanket. He is very fat. Not my cat Gus Gus again, orange tabby laying in sunbeams on a teal blanket. He is still fat cat. Image is of a male grey tabby cat up close and personal in my face. This old asshole was keeping me company earlier this week when I was down with a fever. Also not my cat. Image is of a small black longhaired female cat laying curled up in a cardboard box. Said box is on the floor with a space heater nearby. She loves her space heater and is a much happier old lady. She is my cat. She also hates the boy cats and hisses every time she sees them. Boss lady for sure.
January 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: King of Swords(Arrows)
Harpy eagle and lion gryphon. Inks on canson coldpress 7x10"

#illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard
#tarot #kingofcups #gryphontarot #merihsaan
Image is a black and white ink drawing of a male harpy eagle and lion gryphon. He is seated facing left, holding an arrow tip up in his right foretalons. He sports a pointed crown with a large gem set it in it on his forehead, and cuffs around his wrists and tail. The back ground is arboreal, with branches, orchids and vines inked in. King or Swords meaning: The King of Swords appearing in a reading suggests that you should remain objective in your current situation - you must establish truth by sticking to the facts. The King of Swords and his intellectual power implies that you will need to use your intellect to make your point known and attain your goals. Besides your experience and education, you should be sharp and observant, to see deeply into problems that come your way. The King of Swords meaning also shows that you need to be stern in your role while ensuring that you have clarity of mind at all times. When judging a situation, you need to consider all the possible consequences to make an appropriate judgment. You will need to leave your emotions out of the judgment so as to maintain rational thinking at all times. The King of Swords meaning suggests that you should take time to reason with others and be candid with the observations that you have made. As far as your personal life goes, the King of Swords urges you to use your intellect and logic to maneuver the path that lies ahead. You will need to confront the issue at hand and make a sober decision. The King of Swords implies that you should be able to look at any situation and make a decision with complete impartiality. He can also be an indicator of the high ethical standards that the King of Swords demonstrates. https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/king-of-swords-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
January 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Working in the colors for the 6's suite for The Gryphon Tarot

#tarot #tarotcards #sixofcups #sixofwands #sixofswords #sixofcoins #gryphontarot #art #fantasyart #furryart #merihsaan
My workspace with an in progress tarot card sheet taped to a board, with a watercolor pallette, brushes and water jar on the right. 6's suite for the Gryphon Tarot.
January 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Another gryphon going into the inventory bin. This particular fur is a bitch to get under my machine but it finishes beautifully. #plush #customplush #fantasyart #furryart #sewing #merihsaan #gryphon #griffin #griffon
Image is a photo of an unfinished plush gryphon with grey fur on its front, white fur on its back half. Grey wings with white tips, grey feet and blue eyes.
January 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Ive also been working on more stock for my inperson shows this coming year. Next event will be the Spring Into the Weird Faire in April.
#plush #gryphon #customplush #merihsaan #griffin #art #furryart #fanrasyart
Image is a photograph of a black plush gryphon, with yellow feet and beak. The wing tips are grey and eyes are red. The plush has not been stuffed yet and is laying on its side.
January 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM