Fantasy watercolor painting in greens browns and purples. A forest scene, mossy and leafy undergrowth with a pale purple-brown forest in the background. The focus is a snaggly tree trunk creature with glowing yellow eyes, looking at a spider that is spinning out of the tree-creatures head.

Watercolor spot illustration on a white background: A purple, furry creature with gangly-sort of limbs holds a green weed with roots in its little fist. It's looking up at the sky with yellow eyes, and has four sparkly horns growing from its head along with some little green leaves. Cute? Maybe?

A watercolor painting of two strange furry creatures perched on a snow-covered branch. The background is a snowy blue and white. The creatures are singing and are all wrapped up together in a thick red knit scarf.

watercolor painting: The painting is of a tree canopy with strawberry birds perched around it. In the foreground is a large strawberry bird with teeth and jam dripping down onto the branch below.. where a bird appears to be missing.. oh no.

Hi #portfolioday !

I create strange and wonderful creatures in watercolor + gouache.
Most of my portfolio beasts are from my book-in-progress (2027),
but I'm hoping to work for MTG or other publishing projects illustrating strange dudes, faeries, and forest beasts.

MelissaSueStanley.com

A brownish coloured hairless monster with dappled markings and four blue ears and three orange eyes and a grin with an overbite.

I found Bruce here at the bottom of the garden last week, eating slugs! At least my seedlings will be safe from them. Bruce is part of my new book, launching on the 21st! You can get notified here: tinyurl.com/mbom3
#monster #sillymonster #cute #artbook #goblincore

watercolour painting of a little yellow, pink and orange monster with a big grin (although gummy), large green wide set eyes and long pointy ears and some small horns.

Dear little Ernest here is looking for his forever home. You can adopt him as part of my Mini Book Of Monsters launch on the 21st. He's a very special little guy and will bring cheer to any home. Get notified of launch here: buff.ly/AuT1vbh
#monsterart #cutemonster #adoption #adopt #cute #artbook

It’s horrifying. NH is all about the outdoors and forests.

Needlefelted dog with crochet blanky

Dexter is complete and off to his new home. This was a fun commission. I made him a little crochet blanket.
#needlefelteddog

graphic of 8 gold-plated greek goddess enamel pins (hekate, persephone, nyx, artemis, eris, athena, medusa, and nemesis) with text above that reads "which figure of the dark pantheon guides you?" and button at the bottom that reads "take the quiz!"

Some people choose their goddess.

Some people realize she was already theirs.

I created a short quiz to see which Dark Pantheon figure aligns with you most right now.

It takes less than two minutes to complete.

Take the quiz and comment below - who did you get?
👉 app.youform.com/forms/vepvjqg0

A group portrait of Hedel, a bison like character, Veidat, a mantis like character, Brirun, a rhino like character, Taq, a cat like charactrer, and Umaii a sea slug like character,

I finally learned how to make one of these quizzes!
Which Astra Fauna Character Are You?
app.youform.com/forms/hj8g1vq1

See which alien researcher you're most like and why!
I juuuust made it, so if you could take it and let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it a lot!

Thank you Joseph

A holographic plate on which whistles are being 3d printed. The holographic pattern is four pointed stars.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings. This is a close up of the knitting

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings. This image shows the reverse side of the shawl where the base of the shawl is black and the pattern is orange.

Monarch Butterfly Double Knit Shawl Whistle Fund Auction

Starting Bid - $1
Minimum Bid Increase - $5

Place bids by commenting on this post (ie $450)

Bidding is open on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook.
Auction runs Feb. 13 at 4pm CST through Feb 16th at 6 pm CST.

1 hour snipe guard in effect.

a chubby green six legged squidgy monster with a pale green tummy, purple feet and tail. He is laughing happily and his eyes are closed in glee.

This spring I'm launching a brand new Mini Book Of Monsters! Diddy little creatures to put giggles in your tummy and smiles on your face. Get notified of launch here:
buff.ly/MbjucyL

This is Gareth. He enjoys crochet and making friends.

#monster #cutemonster #monsterbook #watercolour #art

NH motto is live free or die and trust me, a lot mean it. No helmets or seatbelts.

Some states don’t require it. I know lots that plug belt in behind them just to stop the warning.

Photograph of a sculpture in progress on a messy artists desk. The sculpture is a yellow furry creature with blue and purple horns and blue eyes, and wearing a teal knit scarf. The creature is holding a blue pencil in one hand and a tiny sketchbook in the other, with some doodles of bees seen on the pages.

He wants to show you his sketchbook.

✨ ✏️ 🐝 💛

My newsletter is a great place to find out more about new creatures: eepurl.com/dq3kjj

🧶 #wool #knit #knitsky

Ohoho, I'm heading to Portland next week for my first convention of the year! On the one hand, I do like to hibernate in my art cave for the winter; on the other hand, Portland is a very short drive away. I always have a good time, raiding their bookstores and food trucks if nothing else!

a woman is smiling while holding a cardboard box full of bottles of paint Alt: a woman is smiling while holding a cardboard box full of bottles of paint

I hate moving, my body is letting me know just how old I am. This is when you realize you have to much crap. Time to seriously downsize. Although the oldest says I have too much wool and art supplies. Can there ever be too much?

lol. My new address is same. I live in one town but they won’t deliver mail. Next town over does :)

Dog dressed as ghost

Dog dressed as ghost

Dog with pumpkin

Dog with pumpkin

My fur babies ready for Halloween. Lira & Mylo, too cute. #aussie #dogsincostume #fall

World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuilding

So many species are being eliminated by the greed of some humans that we have entered an era of extinction that resembles the death of the dinosaurs. We are part of nature and every loss diminishes us

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Knitted jumper in grey and blue partially complete

Still plugging away at the Qanik a pattern by Linka Nuemann. The only time I’ve done a swatch & even though gage is right as are measurements I think it’s looking huge. #2025twtsweaterkal

Soooo close to 200 backers, can we get there today? 😍

Drawing of a yellow-shafted Northern Flicker feather in graphite and col-erase pencil

✨Giveaway!✨ Seems silly to celebrate a number. But a gift for one of my followers that I hope helps spread some happy in these times—that might be worthy. 🪶 💛

Like and Comment to enter! Winner will be announced Sept 20th.

A grid of four wildlife artworks. Top left clockwise - Hand embroidered horned sheep head on white fleece fabric background. A hand embroidered sparrowhawk head and shoulders in profile facing to the right on a grey blue fabric background. A hand embroidered mountain hare head looking to the right on layered light green netting on olive green Hessian fabric background. A hand embroidered black bear face on a white polystyrene circle on a black background.

A small selection of my hand embroidered wildlife artworks; Sheep, Sparrowhawk, Mountain Hare and Black Bear.
#NationalWildlifeDay #embroidery #ArtYear

Various pages and spreads from the Thornclaw Manor artbook including lots of dark art creatures and architecture.

The Thornclaw Manor art book is full of mystery and intrigue... And it's still available for purchase... Get it from me or through Ingram Spark using this link! steveellisartist.com/store/books

#Art #DarkArt #Thornclaw #TCManor

a blue beetle in flight with loads of spines growing from the head and thorax which glow red at the ends. The wings are yellow and the body is dark pink.

The Glowspine Beetle is one of the many insects to be found in Strangehollow. Learn about it and the creatures it preys upon in my book launching on 16th Sept! You can get notified of launch here: buff.ly/jpbhbUT
#watercolour #insect #artbook #creatureart #crowdfunding

Thought I was only one who hated ribbing. Always get stuck there and of course sleeve island. Rarely make clothes because of it.

Start of knitted sweater in grey and teal

The Qanik hoodie. Pattern is a Linka Neumann from her Wilderness Knits. This is my first steek and first time using Alafosslopi. Bit like knitting with straw :) I’d forgotten how quick it can be using a 10 needle and bulky. I usually use 4 and fingering sport weight.

Just add “on Zoom” after every fortune…

Dr. Tamsin Astor sent me this late last night. And we swear this is true for you if you come to our workshop in September.

* Creativity
* Habits
* Mindset

Join my mailing list to be an early bird.

Never have never will. I like to think for myself.

A textile illustration of a mare and foal created from scraps of pink, purple, lavender, orchid, green, yellow, teal, aqua, turquoise, blue, ivory and white fabrics against a blue sky and peach tan background

Wild horses appear in meditation. They continue to grace my
#textileart.
All of my work supports endangered animals. Please share
⬇️
linktr.ee/lorraineturn...

#SciArt #fabricart #ArtShow #ArtYear #smArt #animalart #embroidery #horse #artquilt #fiberart #fabriccollage #stunday #savingwildhorses