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Oak and Blackthorn
@oakandblackthorn.bsky.social
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Nature, folklore, and literary inspired art

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Instagram: @oakandblackthornillustration


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Including some sparkly and shiny ones! Check the link in my bio! #stickers #art #illustration
holographic sticker of a purple wolfhound glittery sticker of three turquoise fish stacked on top of each other
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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New stickers are up in my store!
sticker of a badger surrounded by oak leaves sticker of a yellow goose surrounded by lily pads sticker of a hare surrounded by orange poppies
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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A little 5x7 oil study of a rather majestic sheep I once spotted in the Lake District.

#landscape #painting #oilpainting #art #lakedistrict
April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Easter is fast approaching, but not as quickly as this hare! New print available in my shop for the spring season 🐇

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#illustration #art #easter
A hare on a pink background with purple flowers and green vines around it
April 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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It's National Unicorn Day! The unicorn was considered the natural enemy of lions; it's also the national animal of Scotland!

www.nts.org.uk/stories/the-...

#nationalunicornday #unicorn #art #illustration
A white and apricot lion and unicorn on a soft purple background, in a medieval tapestry-inspired style
April 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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A couple studies from my last visit to the UK

Acrylic gouache on heavy card

#art #artist #illustration #painting
Sketchbook with two gouache paintings. A hut tucked into a hillside and a twisty cypress on a green field with mountains in the distance.
April 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Late at night, the pines sway when the horned one passes.

#art #illustration #artist #folklore #nature #fantasy #cryptid #monster
A mossy green creature with horns and a deer skull face and a greyhound body turns to face the viewer from between a dark pine forest
April 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Get a Sophie sticker to slap on your computer or water bottle, and she can stare at you all day.

Link in bio
#sticker #art #illustration
A sticker of a calico cat with a vacant stare on a lavender background
April 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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A small study of a dandelion I saw on a walk. Acryla gouache and cleaned up a little in Procreate.

#art #painting #flowers #nature #gouache #procreate
March 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I'm tired

#illustration #art #skeleton #procreate #gouache #artist #illustrator
February 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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When in doubt...

#illustration #art #procreate
February 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Mortal enemies

#unicorn #lion #art #illustration #procreate
February 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Sophie is very dramatic and therefore approves this message 😂
February 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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This little creep is my favorite
February 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Funky fungi, featuring: Fly Agaric, Lion's Mane, Devil's Fingers, Wrinkly Peach, Ghost Pipe, Veiled Lady, Splitgill, Pixie Parasol, Basket Stinkhorn, and Inky Cap.

I love how descriptive mushroom names are: can you tell which is which?

#illustration #mushrooms #art #procreate #fungi #painting
February 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Just little guys. #illustration #procreate #art #dogs #painting
Kid lit style illustration of 3 dogs--a black chihuahua in a teal sweater, a brown pekingese in a blue handkerchief, and a blond shitzu in a fuchsia coat on a yellow background
February 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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A little portrait of my cat, Sophie. Not a thought in that head.

#illustration #procreate #cats #calico #art
illustration of a calico cat with a blue eye and a yellow eye on a purple background. Style is inspired by children's books and has lots of texture.
February 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Beware the tiny garden dragon that hides in the nasturtiums.

#dragon #art #procreate #illustration #snake #flowers
illustration of a red and black Gartner snake dragon with little legs coiled around nasturtium leaves
February 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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"Eat Your Veggies!"

#illustration #art #animals #procreate #cute
Illustration: Text says "Eat your veggies". a little box turtle sits surrounded by broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots. It looks happy.
February 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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"Climb"

#illustration #art #procreate #painting #vasquezrocks #nature
Illustration: a rocky desert trail leads into cliffs on a bright sunny day. Shrubs dot the pathway. The textures are chalky and impressionist.
February 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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"Away"

#illustration #art #procreate #nature
Illustration: a small figure with red-gold hair walks through a poppy field dotted with brown cows. She is heading toward a dark tree line while storm clouds build in the distance.
February 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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"The Wood Between the Worlds"

A scene from "The Magician's Nephew"

#illustration #art #procreate #narnia #books
Illustration: A boy and a girl in turn-of-the-century clothing peer into one of many small pools in the middle of a shadowy green forest.
February 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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"Hunted"

#art #illustration #nature #animals #procreate
Illustration: a soft red wolfhound and rabbit set up head to tail in an endless chase on a soft teal background
February 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM