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Ravynne Phelan a.k.a. Blackbird
@ravynnephelan.bsky.social
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Creator of Dreams of Gaia Tarot, Messenger Oracle, Seeker Oracle, and Dracones Loqui. Artist. Photographer. Witch. Genderqueer. ADHD. Quirky AF. Owned by a cat.
ART: https://www.ravynnephelan.com
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I won't be creating any art for the next month or so. I have Christmas orders to pack and a guidebook to finish writing. So, to keep this account at least moderately active, I will be posting a "card of the day" from one of my decks every day.

Today's card is from Seeker Oracle.

#witchsky #art
A graphic with the title "Card of the Day", with an image of a rainbow-coloured zebra and the words "not so black and white" underneath. Text is to the right of the image. It says, Dualistic dichotomies — good versus evil, right versus wrong, normal versus abnormal. We’d all like to believe that all aspects of our lives are so easily defined, so cut and dried. But it is not so black and white. Even the most simple of decisions may require deeper consideration than first anticipated. A seemingly simple situation may have a complex cause. Reality is more nuanced than dichotomous. Duality creates a divisive state, but between black and white exists an infinite spectrum of colours. There is no division or separation. There is the ... (go to next image) A graphic that says "Card of the Day" at the top. It is followed by the following text ... whole rainbow. Every experience, every situation, every moment is a more vibrant colour than black and white, and in colour, resides both the complexity and the truth. For all that we see, there is more that we do not see and need to discover. Understand that sometimes two who believe they are right can both be right. People can do wrong for all the right reasons and right for all the wrong reasons. Medicine for one, may be poison to someone else. A process that works for you, might not work for anybody else because we are all different. Not one of us sees the world in the way that you do. Put an end to black and white thinking. It is divisive. Instead, replace it with a more encompassing process that embraces multiple perspectives, compassion, and empathy. From the Seeker Oracle www.ravynnephelan.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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This 5"x7" gryphon is one of many originals available for purchase on the 22nd and 23rd. It is painted in acrylics on watercolour paper and will be matted to fit an 8"x10" frame.

Please join me at the Blackbird's Market next weekend.

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#MagicalBazaar #art #witchsky
a beautiful painting of a gryphon in warm gold and brown, with highlights and accents in blue.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Meet Death.

She is pretty, but she's much prettier in person.

Death is 8.5"x11.5" (A4), Acrylics on 300gsm cotton watercolour paper. She will be available for purchase during the Christmas Sale on the 22nd and 23rd
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#MagicalBazaar #art #illustration #witchsky
Acrylic painting of a female version of the archetype Death. She is dressed in a red, purple and black coat and gown. There is a skull floating between her gloved fingers.
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Progress at the end of the workday. I am really quite pleased with her so far; everything feels right. This really crappy photo does her no justice. I have painted her eyes, but you don't get to see until the painting is finished.

#art #traditionalart #archetypes #illustration #witchsky #wipart
An acrylic painting of a winged interpretation of the archetype Death. A wip of an acrylic painting of a winged interpretation of the archetype Death. A WIP drawing of a winged interpretation of the archetype Death.
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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My annual Christmas sale is in two weeks. Would love for you all to attend 💖

www.facebook.com/groups/theblackbirdsmarket

#MagicalBazaar
An info graphic about the ol' blackbird's Christmas sale on the 22nd and 23rd November.
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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My annual Christmas sale is in two weeks.

www.facebook.com/groups/theblackbirdsmarket

#artistsupport #art #illustration #witchsky
An info graphic about the ol' blackbird's Christmas sale on the 22nd and 23rd November.
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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This is Grien.

Grien is 11"x14" and has been painted in acrylics with lashings of gold metal leaf. It will be available for purchase during my annual Christmas sale, held at Blackbird's Market on Facebook.

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#art #traditionalart #dragons #witchsky #artistsupport
A fierce orange and gold dragon's head on a starry background. It is framed by a blue and gold knotwork that is surrounded by a background of blue and metallic golds.
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Today's progress. Knotwork is finished and the base colour is down for the dragon. Tomorrow, I get to spend the afternoon painting scales.

#wipart #art #illustration #dragons #witchsky #traditionalart
An acrylic wip painting of a fierce red dragon's head framed by a circular knotwork.
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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I've made a good start on my dragon. I'm working within my comfort zone, though. Dragons, knotwork, and lashings of shiny are my happy place.

I might even finish earlier that expected.

#wipart #art #illustration #dragons #traditionalart
A fierce dragon head surrounded by knotwork, metallic paint, and gold metal leaf. A fierce dragon head surrounded by knotwork, metallic paint, and gold metal leaf. A fierce dragon head surrounded by knotwork, metallic paint, and gold metal leaf. A drawing of a fierce dragon head surrounded by knotwork.
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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I've gone back to using traditional mediums for a while. There will also likely be a range of subjects shared over the coming weeks and months.

For now, a dragon finished and a dragon to begin. There will be lots of bling.

#art #traditionalart #dragons #illustration #witchsky #wippainting #wipart
A little blue dragon painted on a black background A drawing of a fierce dragon's head in a knotwork frame.
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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The 63 illustrations for my current publishing project have been completed. There are no more changes to be made, no more paintings to be finished.

The last two card illustrations - The Shifter's Portal and The Woodland Mother.

#oraclecards #fantasyart #digitalart #witchsky #art #illustration
A divine cat sits before the entrance of a magical portal in the trunk of a tree with rainbow leaves. A magical fae dryad with a crown of leaves and flowers, with a small dragon on her shoulder.
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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I am making the final push to finish the secret project. I'm being a bit of a perfectionist (normal for me). I need to view the entire body of illustrations and feel a sense of flow.

Pics: The Temple Cat and The Ugly Wanty

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #magic #witchsky #art #illustration
A giant cat-like being with dragon wings sits on a bed of moss with an amethyst crystal and two small dragons. A snail-like creature with an orange face, a weird little combover, and a poisonous mouth hoards his gold in his little white house.
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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The Elemental Guardian — ancient strength forged of stone, fire, water, and breath, watching over the seed of creation.

I have three paintings left to paint.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #magic #witchsky #art #illustration
A digital painting of a dragon of earth, air, fire, and water protects the seed of creation.
September 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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✨ The Portal of Hidden Potential ✨
Another step closer… only six more illustrations remain before my secret project is complete. This piece speaks of the treasures waiting to be discovered within us.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #magic #witchsky #art #illustration
A dragon/peacock chimaera holding a glowing green egg and a staff stands upon a glowing portal.
September 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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There's nothing like a course direction to move the finishing line just a tad. The last time I posted, I had four left. Tonight, despite sharing three illustrations, I still have seven left.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #magic #cats #witchsky #procreate #art #illustration
A large stone dragon in profile. He guards the entrance to a cave full of rainbow light. A small gold and pink dragon is perched upon a tree branch. There are bells, feathers, and acorns hanging from the branch, and a hole within the branch that is full of gems and coins. A golden dragon is wrapped around a set of scales that sit on a floating isle.
September 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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I am not certain how I feel about this one, but I've been painting roses for days, and I'm just a little over it 😆

These two are the Guardians of the Rose Portal. Four left.

#art #illustration #oracledecks #oraclecards #divinationtools #fantasyart #dragons #witchsky
A woman with dragon wings, dressed in a long cloak, surrounded by roses. A small dragon companion sits at her feet.
September 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This was more difficult than I thought it would be as I tend to use a range of colours across each painting.

#art #illustration #colorwheelchallenge #colourwheel
A colour wheel of art images
September 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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My attention has been snared by my secret project. There are now only five illustrations left, and I am going to do my utmost to have them completed within the next month.

This is The Heart-deep Portal.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #magic #cats #witchsky #procreate #art #illustration
A giant, horned, cat-like creature whose heart is a portal to other realms emerges from the ground within a forest.
September 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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There are now six remaining.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #snakes #dragonart #witchsky #procreate #art #illustration #procreate
A digital painting of a fiery dragon woman with a huge leafy dragon standing behind, shielding her with its wing and tail.
September 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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This beautiful critter is another illustration of the secret project, but do I go with this new version (dark) or the original (red)?

This is The Emergent One, and there are now 7 left.

#oracledecks #divination #fantasyart #snakes #dragonart #witchsky #procreate #art #illustration #procreate
A winged, cobra-like dragon in dark iridescent colours and silver elements. A winged, cobra-like dragon in flaming colours and golden elements.
September 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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✨ Emerging from the forest floor, the Myceliae remind us of the unseen connections that bind all life together. This painting is part of my secret project. 🍄🌿

I have eight paintings left.

#art #illustration #oracledeck #oraclecards #divination #fantasyart #faeryart #witchsky #artistsupport
A digital painting of a cute mushroom fae being dressed in pink and black gothic-vibe clothes. She is surrounded by mushrooms and has a little green dragon companion.
August 31, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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I have had this painting on my to-do list for a while. It is so gentle and pure. It's also available for purchase if interested.

Title: Kiss
Medium: Acrylics on 300gsm watercolour paper
Size: 8"x10"

#ArtistOnBluesky #Artlover #Art #Witchsky #FantasyArt
A dragon fae places a gentle kiss on the forehead of another dragon fae
August 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Once my secret project is completed, I have the sigil deck and Lenormand to finish. Then, I have decided to work on tarot decks exclusively. And because I now have to paint originals to pay the bills, I have made a start. This is Coyote - The Fool. A new journey begins.
#witchsky #tarotsky #art
An acrylic and coloured pencil painting of a young coyote dressed as The Fool
August 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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They are The Painter of Stars and The Huggle Dragon. There are now nine remaining card illustrations left to paint for this particular project.

#art #illustration #witchsky #oraclecards #dragons #dragonart #divination
A cosmic dragon in shades of purple and red through to gold. They have stars flowing from their tail. A digital painting of a giant moss-covered being who is wearing dragon wings. He is all big and soft and huggable. He is the The Huggle Dragon
July 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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I've had a busy day. I have named her The Purrrl. Details about the project she is to be a part of are exclusive to Patreon members.

It's now time to sleep 😴

#art #illustration #witchsky #oraclecards #cats #furangels #dreams #divination #patreon
a digital painting of a beautiful pearlescent cat with angel wings. She wears a gold bejewelled collar.
June 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM