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Jacky Taylor
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Seaside living writer & creative type, published in numerous anthologies. Reader & co-editor of @theforge.bsky.social literary magazine. Loves arts, landscape, books & crafts.
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
Bonus process video for #ArtAdventCalendar because in a world of increasing fakery I know sometimes it’s nice to see how things come together…
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
I’ve actually donated a bird illustration commission to #Creatives4Sudan charity auction so if you want me to draw your fave bird bid here and you’ll get a print too!

app.galabid.com/creatives4su...

#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar #Procreate
Text says, Bid to have me illustrate your favourite bird! Receive a print of it too! Images show an original illustration by loadofolbobbins of a Barn Owl in flight. The perspective is as if you were looking up underneath the owl as it’s swooping with claws beneath it to catch pray. It’s wings are together behind it caught in the upward flapping motion. The colouring of the owl is a combination of creams and browns with dark speckled markings across the body, underwing and head. The head of the owl is a slightly richer, almost orange brown. One big black eye can be seen looking beyond it’s claws, intensely focused and there’s a trail of brownish feather beneath it which look almost like a stripe that leads to the small pointed yellow beak. The background is inky wash in dark blue. Underneath this is an image of a hand drawing with an apple pencil on an ipad a sketchy illustration of a bird. Creatives for Sudan.
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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sarahstarrmurphy.bsky.social
Great mag, great judge!
flashfrog.bsky.social Flash Frog @flashfrog.bsky.social · 9h
We are SO excited to announce the details for our 5th annual Blue Frog flash fiction prize! And thrilled and honored to welcome @camilleuadams.bsky.social 💙🐸

flash-frog.com/contest/
A blue flier announcing contest details: The 5th annual Blue Frog flash fiction prize. Theme: “Family”. Guest Judge: Camille U. Adams. Jan 1st - 31st. $5 per story. $700 in prizes. On the left is a picture of Camille U Adams surrounded by trees with yellow leaves. Below the photo is the Flash Frog logo (a frog with glasses trying on a typewriter)
December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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mrchrisaddison.bsky.social
1. It's been A Year, hasn't it? Maybe this time we should start with something delightful and calming. In that spirit, here's Max Bruch's lovely lullaby, 'Wiegenlied der Hirten', cradle-song of the shepherds, as sung incredibly sweetly by the Gächinger Kantorei.

youtu.be/FqFwp_NiKAs?...
Max Bruch »Wiegenlied der Hirten« | Gaechinger Cantorey | Hans-Christoph Rademann
YouTube video by bachakademie
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December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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rachaeldunlop.com
Good morning all. Can I recommend following @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social, especially in December?
lbflyawayhome.bsky.social Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 1d
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1
‘The village’
Artist: SR Badmin
A village scene featuring lots of activity around a frozen pond with children skating, walking and playing
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
For my first #ArtAdventCalendar this year I'm going for the piece that I'm proudest of, I really had a good play and experiment with it and am so happy with how it turned out. I'd had the idea for a while and then everything clicked...

#ArtSky #WildlifeArt #Moths
An original digital illustration by Loadofolbobbins of a group of 23 moths of different colourful species flying and perching around a lit light bulb, surrounded by foliage. The foliage and light bulb are all drawn in black, in the top left is a section of trailing ivy which leads to two thin branches, on of which has a Kentish Glory moth clinging to it. The light bulb is hanging in the centre of the image from a woven single light cord and the edison style bulbs filament is glowing. In the bottom right corner of the image is a large leaf with an equally large female emperor moth perched on it, just above this is a series of tall grasses, one of which has a scarlet tiger moth clinging to it. There is also a small clump of grass in the bottom left corner of the image which very slightly obscure a large emerald moth beneath. The other moths include a mint moth, peppered moth, ethmia pusiela, scarce forester moth, barred hook-tip moth, ruby tiger moth, brimstone moth, mother shipton moth, blood-vein moth, cinnabar moth, schreckensteinia festaliella, large fruit tree tortix moth, elephant hawk moth, buff ermine, red underwing moth, hummingbird hawk moth, hypercallia citrinilis, chrysoclistra linnella and the herald moth. All of these are either perched facing or flying around the light bulb.
December 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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bylinesnetwork.co.uk
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers

By Philip O'Brien

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Works in progress: inside Hebden Bridge Open Studios
In and around Hebden Bridge, artists will open their workshops this December: from printing to silverwork and more – meet some of the makers
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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jerichowriters.bsky.social
🌟We're hiring!🌟
If you're an author or creative writing teacher, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for three tutors to join our fabulous team. Visit our website to find out more and apply before 5 December: zurl.co/RItsK
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
Just a heads up that this is actually open to bidders in the US, Australia and Canada as well as UK (listing is now corrected to reflect that) So go forth my international bird friends and bid....

app.galabid.com/creatives4su...

#BirdArt #SciArt #CharityAuction #Creatives4Sudan #Birds
Text says, Bid to have me illustrate your favourite bird! Receive a print of it too! Images show an original illustration by loadofolbobbins of a Barn Owl in flight. The perspective is as if you were looking up underneath the owl as it’s swooping with claws beneath it to catch pray. It’s wings are together behind it caught in the upward flapping motion. The colouring of the owl is a combination of creams and browns with dark speckled markings across the body, underwing and head. The head of the owl is a slightly richer, almost orange brown. One big black eye can be seen looking beyond it’s claws, intensely focused and there’s a trail of brownish feather beneath it which look almost like a stripe that leads to the small pointed yellow beak. The background is inky wash in dark blue. Underneath this is an image of a hand drawing with an apple pencil on an ipad a sketchy illustration of a bird. Creatives for Sudan.
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
Festive Fred the pigeon has entered the building! These beauties are all ready to be sent to backers but there's enough left over that they'll be available in my Holiday Shop....

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...

#PigeonSky #Illustration #GiftIdeas #Backerkit #ShopSmall #Pigeon #Christmas
a series of wooden illustrated pins and mini pins showing a pigeon cosplaying as various festive things including a gingerbread house, a Christmas tree, as santa, in a snow globe, as a wrapped present, with a red painted chest like a robin and as krampus.
November 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
There's lots of incredible lots up for grabs including amazing books, mentoring experiences, art, including a signed Loki doodle by the fab @louiestowell.bsky.social So go have at it people and bid for wonderful things to help wonderful people!

app.galabid.com/creatives4su...

#Creatives4Sudan #Art
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
I make each of my flower necklaces by casting real flowers in silver incl snowdrop & bluebells.
I also hand-sculpt much-loved bird species to make wearable versions incl wrens & blackbirds
20% off my jewellery atm with code TINYOWL20
Cut off day for🌲orders is Tue 25 Nov: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
My snowdrop necklace made by casting a real snowdrop in recycled silver My lily of the valley necklace made by casting a real lily of the valley flower in recycled silver My wren necklace, individually handmade like all my jewellery designs, made by sculpting a tiny wren in recycled silver My bluebell necklace made by casting a real English bluebell from a friend's garden in recycled silver
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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malachiwhitaker.bsky.social
"I will show you what a woman can do."
Artemesia Gentileschi
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
I forgot to add, you can follow this artist here on Bluesky!

👉 @jcurtisart.bsky.social
brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 10d
Energy of Starlings - by Somerset artist and printmaker, Jackie Curtis

More of Jackie's fabulous artwork, here: www.jcurtisart.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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mxfrankduffy.bsky.social
anyway I could do with a bit more cash this month (lol who couldn't) & so here are a few things available on my website. as always super grateful for any shares!

shop.frankduffy.co.uk #art #printmaking #witchsky
close-up of a linoprint in forest green of an antlered being with trees for hands and a triangle within a rayed sun between the antlers close-up of a linoprint of a gold stag a giclee print of the Mari Llwyd at night, stomping across the land two crows in love
November 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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gailmyerscough.co.uk
It's been a bit quiet lately when it should be picking up for Christmas.
If you're shopping for gifts, have a look at what I do.
Everything I make is designed here in Manchester and manufactured in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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ruththorpstudio.bsky.social
Hello... I'm an illustrator, designer and maker. Inspired by the natural world, incredible landscapes and a sense of adventure and storytelling, I like to play with colour, bold graphics and texture to create beautiful pieces that make people smile. ruththorpstudio.co.uk
Bright And Colourful Art | Ruth Thorp Studio
Ruth Thorp Studio offers bold and colourful illustrated art prints, cards and books. Inspired by the natural world, incredible landscapes and a sense of adventure and storytelling, Ruth plays with col...
ruththorpstudio.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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annieshaoart.bsky.social
BackerKit Holiday Market launching at 12 PM CST today! I'm very excited! Remember to check out my cross-collaborators' shops as well and score some freebies if you back 2 or 3 of our campaigns!

#BirdArt #SciArt #BSNM #holidayshop
Get Ready for Winged Wonderland
From Annie Shao Art - Get Ready for Winged Wonderland
www.backerkit.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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annieshaoart.bsky.social
For more bird art, check out @loadofolbobbins.bsky.social's holiday shop!
Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop Launch Party
Get excited about Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop on BackerKit - come join!
www.backerkit.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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annieshaoart.bsky.social
For science-themed gifts, check out @kathryngarner.co.uk's holiday shop!
Get Ready for Drawn to Cells? exCELLent Holiday Shop
From Kathryn Garner - Get Ready for Drawn to Cells? exCELLent Holiday Shop
www.backerkit.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
We are a go people....internet allowing, given today's shenanigans...

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...

#BackerKit #ArtistSupport #ArtSky #Merch #Illustration #ArtShop #BirdArt #SciArt
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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annieshaoart.bsky.social
I'm cross-collaborating with @loadofolbobbins.bsky.social and @kathryngarner.co.uk during this market! If you back 2 or all 3 of us, you'll get some freebie mystery stickers! Be sure to check out and follow their pages as well!
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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annieshaoart.bsky.social
@loadofolbobbins.bsky.social will have beautiful bird pins, stickers, cards, homewares and more!
Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop Launch Party
Get excited about Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop on BackerKit - come join!
www.backerkit.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
Any #SciArt #ArtSky #CraftSky folk wanna help 👇
louiestowell.bsky.social Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 16d
Creatives from any industry more than welcome to submit auction lots - whether it's a half hour chat about breaking into your industry, a piece of art, a poem, a curated booklist by a librarian, say! Sign up and more info here! #Creatives4Sudan #KeepEyesOnSudan www.sudancoup.com/auction
Creatives4Sudan Fundraising Auction — Keep Eyes On Sudan
Creatives coming together to raise life-saving funds for the people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan
www.sudancoup.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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loadofolbobbins.bsky.social
Just 1 week until all the fun of the first ever @backerkit.com holiday market kicks off! I'm going to have some real treats in my shop, including some special freebies if you shop early with me!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...

#Birds #Illustration #ArtShop #BSNM #ArtSky #ChristmasGifts
Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop Launch Party
Get excited about Loadofolbobbins Holiday Shop on BackerKit - come join!
www.backerkit.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM