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I'm a Scottish artist, painting and drawing nature: landscape, birds, insects, animals and flowers. You will find my work at 'The Wee Owl Art' on Folksy. Here's a link to my shop and more:
https://linktr.ee/The.Wee.Owl.Studio
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If you are looking for a gift for a bird watcher, I have a collection of my bird art available, including this great White Egret.
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#GreatWhiteEgret #Birds #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #Christmas #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small drawing of a Great White Egret bird standing in water with long grasses. A white heron like bird with black feet and legs and a yellow beak. The drawing is on light blue pastel paper. What was once a very rare bird in Britain and Ireland, the Great White Egret can now be seen throughout the year, often in association with other herons. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm). A small drawing of a Great White Egret bird standing in water with long grasses. A white heron like bird with black feet and legs and a yellow beak. The drawing is on light blue pastel paper. What was once a very rare bird in Britain and Ireland, the Great White Egret can now be seen throughout the year, often in association with other herons. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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One of my larger pieces at A4 size. Golden marigolds, oil pastel on toned paper. Would be a thoughtful and lasting gift for someone special...
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#Marigolds #FloralArt #Flowers #OriginalArt #OilPastels #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #bsnm
An A4 size original oil pastel painting of yellow marigolds with a pale yellow background and dark foliage. The painting is on peach toned pastel paper. Marigolds are the birth month flower for October. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Fine art oil pastel on toned pastel paper Size A4 (210 x 297mm / 8.3 x 11.7")
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A little panda drawing. A small original artwork at a small price that can be sent as a gift with a message if needed and will easily fit in a letterbox.
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#Panda #LetterboxGift #LetterboxArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A very small drawing of a giant panda with bamboo. This drawing is in colour pencil and has a loose painterly feel. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size). Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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A very happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends here. Hope you have a great day with lots of lovely food and drink to be grateful for.
Thanks to you all for your support over the years.
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#Thanksgiving #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy
A photo collage of some art that fits a Thanksgiving theme for today: A wild turkey, pumpkins, harvest mice, a soft toned autumn scene, horse chestnuts and a autumn scene on a sunny day with orange trees.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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A little seascape drawing with rolling waves. good decor for a costal home of bathroom. Visit my Folksy shop to find out more...
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#Seascape #Ocean #Waves #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #Christmas #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small drawing of a seascape with waves rolling onto a beach. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The Cabbage White butterflies are a familiar sight here, fluttering in abundance during late spring and summer.
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#butterflies #CabbageWhite #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasGifts #bsnm #bugsky
A drawing of 3 Cabbage White butterflies perched on tall yellow flowers with a blue background to the lower area of the composition. The drawing is on Black paper. The Cabbage White butterfly is a species that thrives in diverse habitats, these small to medium-sized white butterflies with dark wingtips and spots are a familiar sight, fluttering in abundance during late spring and summer. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm). Sold unframed
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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One of my larger pieces at A4 size. An oil pastel artwork that will give a feeling of peace to a room. Would also be a very special gift...
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#Landscape #OxeyeDaisies #OriginalArt #OilPastels #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
An A4 size original oil pastel painting of a patch of oxeye daisies with distant misty trees in the background and a grey sky. The artwork is on black pastel paper. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Fine art oil pastel on toned pastel paper Size A4 (210 x 297mm / 8.3 x 11.7") An A4 size original oil pastel painting of a patch of oxeye daisies with distant misty trees in the background and a grey sky. The artwork is on black pastel paper. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Fine art oil pastel on toned pastel paper Size A4 (210 x 297mm / 8.3 x 11.7")
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Original art gifts. Tiny affordable artworks that can be sent direct as a gift and will fit in a letterbox, If needed I can include a message for you on a card from my studio...
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#LetterboxGifts #Drawing #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts
A photo collage of some of my original letterbox gift art: A panda A mouse with berries fly agaric mushrooms a singing robin a swan with waterlilies
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I am a month late for this one really, but for bat lovers, goths and animal friends bats are good all year!
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#FruitBat #Bat #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #PencilSketching #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #bsnm
A very small pencil drawing of a fruit bat in flight with a group of bats flying behind him and the moon in the sky. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size). Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame. A very small pencil drawing of a fruit bat in flight with a group of bats flying behind him and the moon in the sky. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size). Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Today's theme on Folksy is letterbox gifts. I've gone all out creating a collection of small drawings that are affordable and will fit into a 4x6" frame.
here's my latest one, jellyfish...
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#Jellyfish #Drawing #ColourPencil #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #bsnm
A very small drawing in colour of jellyfish swimming in the dark ocean. The jellyfish are in tones of blue, pink and yellow on an ocean background of dark blues. The drawing is in colour pencil. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil on white acid free artist watercolour paper (postcard size). Approximately 4 by 6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm) will fit into a standard 4 by 6 inch photo frame.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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A vibrant sunset with orange, red and blue violet tones.
This artwork was created in oil pastel and it is available now in my Folksy shop...
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#landscape #sunset #OriginalArt #OilPastels #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #Christmas #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
An oil pastel painting of a sky with clouds and a colourful sunset with orange red and blue violet tones. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Fine art oil pastel on toned pastel paper Size A5 (21cm x 14.5cm)
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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An original artwork of monarch butterflies in flight with a paper cut out feel. Original art is a one of a kind gift that will be meaningful and lasting...
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#Butterflies #MonarchButterflies #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small drawing of a group of orange and black monarch butterflies in flight with a green background with abstract flowers. The drawing is on white paper. The name monarch is believed to have been given in honour of King William III of England, as the butterfly's main colour is that of the king's secondary title, Prince of Orange. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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If you know someone who has a black and white cat friend, this might be a nice little gift idea. An original drawing for just £35!
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#Cat #CatDrawing #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small original drawing of black and white cat looking over his shoulder. The drawing has a background of a panel of red Victorian style wallpaper. The drawing is on peach toned paper. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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A great gift idea for a houseplant lover. Lithops, pebble plants or living stones, whatever you call them, they are a favourite succulent for indoor growing...
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#Lithops #Houseplants #plants #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small drawing of Lithops plants, also known as stone plants. The drawing is on cream paper. It measures 5 by 7 inches. Lithops is a genus of succulent plants. They avoid being eaten by herbivores with their camouflage as small stones, and are often known as pebble plants or living stones. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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My little art shop has a collection of bird drawings and other nature subjects.
All one of a kind originals at affordable prices for gifts.
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#Birds #Owl #Turkey #Bullfinch #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #bsnm
A photo collage of some of my bird art: All of these are approx 5x7" (to fit a 5x7" photoframe) A pheasant in winter a northern lapwing a wild turkey a barn owl in flight a grey heron bullfinches with rowan berries.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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As we begin to leave my favourite season behind us, I am thinking of all the beautiful tones of autumn that we saw this year.
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#Landscape #Trees #Autumn #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small colour drawing of an autumnal landscape with orange and yellow trees in long grasses, there are mountains and blue skies in the distance. The drawing is on orange pastel paper. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodent, weighing only to 6g. My drawing of these little guys is available on Folksy...
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#OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
An A5 size drawing of harvest mice in a wheat field. The mice are climbing stalks of wheat. The artwork is in browns, beige and peachy tones. It is on peach toned pastel paper. Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodent, weighing only 4-6 grams. In the British Isles, harvest mice are mainly found south of central Yorkshire, although they do also occur in Scotland and Wales. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper Size A5 (148 x 210mm / 5.8 x 8.3")
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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My art shop has a collection of my original landscape and nature art. These ones are in a winter theme...
All one of a kind originals at affordable prices for gifts.
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#Winter #Landscape #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts
A photo collage of some of my winter themed artworks: A dense deep forest as snow starts to fall Two deer in a meadow in early winter A frosty rural scene with trees A cold frost morning scene with trees Foxes on a snowy night Trees laden with snow
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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This barn owl taking it's silent flight among the trees is available in my Folksy shop.
All the work I have for sale is original and affordable...
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#BarnOwl #Owl #Birds #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #ArtFromScotland #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small colour drawing of a barn owl at sunset, flying through trees, the drawing depicts the owl, grassland and trees with a red sunset sky. The drawing is on white pastel paper. Barn Owls have some extraordinary adaptations to help them hunt at night, such as silent flight, sensitive hearing and the ability to spot movement in very low light. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Indigo Milk Cap mushrooms can be found in southern and eastern North America but is most common along the Gulf Coast, Mexico, and Guatemala.
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A colour drawing of Indigo Milk Cap mushrooms, blue mushrooms with darker blue gills. These mushrooms can be found in southern and eastern North America but is most common along the Gulf Coast, Mexico, and Guatemala. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Madagascan moon moth also known as the comet moth is native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The adult moth cannot feed and only lives for 4 to 5 days.
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#Moth #Insects #bugsky #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasGifts
A small drawing of a Madagascan moon moth, a yellow green moth with brown spots and very long tails. It is sitting on a branch and has dark pink background. The Madagascan moon moth also known as the comet moth is native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The adult moth cannot feed and only lives for 4 to 5 days. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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These are closeups of some of the pieces in my letterbox art gift collection. Little original pieces and small prices.
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#SmallArt #LetterboxGift #OriginalArt #Drawing #ColourPencil #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A photo collage of three of my tiny letter box gift drawings. All original artworks that are the size of a small postcard. Will fit a 4x6" photo frame. A grasshopper a bee on lavender a ladybird on a snowdrop
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Cosmos are sun-loving plants with feathery leaves and saucer-like flowers. Their simple open flowers are guaranteed to brighten up a garden into autumn. These ones will brighten up a room all year!
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#OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
A small colour drawing of a bed of pale yellow cosmos flowers with a black background. The drawing is on warm toned beige paper. Cosmos are sun-loving, flowering plants with feathery leaves and saucer-like flowers in various colours. Their simple open flowers are guaranteed to brighten up any garden well into autumn. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I wonder if this grey heron drawing will find a place in someone's home for Christmas. If you are interested in purchasing for yourself or as a gift, please visit my shop...
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#GreyHeron #Birds #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ChristmasGifts
A small drawing of a grey heron standing among bulrushes, the drawing is in soft tones. Grey Herons are unmistakeable birds. They are tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can be found throughout the UK on on canals, ponds, lakes and rivers. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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If you are looking for a meaningful and long lasting gift for a special person, original art might be the idea you are looking for...
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#Landscape #FloralLandscape #OriginalArt #Drawing #OilPastels #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #ChristmasGifts #bsnm
An oil pastel painting of a tree in a patch of red poppies, the background is a peachy, yellow and grey mix. The painting has a dreamy feel. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Fine art oil pastel on toned pastel paper Size A4 (210 x 297mm / 8.3 x 11.7")
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM