Aw I love this! Its interesting - when I was researching how to dress my enslaved characters in this scene, I came across a snippet from Seneca saying the senate decided there would be no enslaved uniform as it would show everyone how strong their numbers were and lead to revolt

Taking a break from comics today to start a small batch of these guys to sell.

I'll be setting up a Big Cartel shop called Cassowary Dad but in the meantime please DM me if you'd like first dibs on these 3 hand-painted air dry clay sculptures, approx. 12x10cm, £120 each (UK shipping incl). #sciart

Currently working on a ✨nighttime✨ version of this scene! Maybe not classroom appropriate

Giant pointy finger picture to show where the site of Roman Coria is on the other side of the Tyne

Giant pointy finger picture to show where the site of Roman Coria is on the other side of the Tyne

Sheep bums

Little lamb who watched us pass

Heron in the Devils water

Today’s wander was around Corbridge, just a stones throw away from Hadrians Wall 🏛️🌿🐑

#FrescoFriday with Laocoon and his sons being killed by the snakes sent by the gods becuase he opposed bringing the wooden horse into Troy.

From the atrium of the House of Laocoon at Pompeii (VI.14.30), now on display at the MANN.

#AncientBlueSky🏺

Snippet of the illustration write-up that shows the image source for the gladiator graffiti

Yes well spotted!!🧡

Art by flaroh illustration. Close up of the couple and the thermopolium

Art by flaroh illustration. Close up of the road and togate man

Art by flaroh illustration. Closeup of the children and nursemaid.

April’s illustration is here and it is DETAILED (took 34 hrs of drawing!) As well as marking Romes upcoming birthday next week, I created this illustration to show off the vibrant colours and personalities that made up the Ancient Roman world 🏛️🧡🌿

Yeah some “historians” have a proper meltdown when they learn Africa also borders the Mediterranean 🙄

Yeah it’s usually bot accounts making snide dog whistles and it’s just urgh. Block and delete go a long way tho

Every day I come closer to deleting my FB page and wow is posting an illustration of a diverse Roman street scene speeding this feeling along 🙃

Close up of man with donkey cart and people by the fountain

Closeup of two women hanging laundry on the balcony

Close up of person scaling a ladder in the garden

More details 🏺🌿

Art by flaroh illustration; on the left, a couple are walking past the thermopolium wearing their finery. On the right, two children play in the road with their dog while their nursemaid orders them onto the pavement. Behind them, a matrona enters the street from some steps, shielding her eyes from the sun while her attendant holds a parasol. Across the road from the two, a togate man and his two attendants walk towards the thermopolium and are acknowledged by one of the old-timers at the door. Moving further to the background, a donkey cart loaded with amphora approaches the stepping stones. To its left two people chat at the fountain, and a child plays with his doll next to the man. Above, people look out from windows and balconies, gossiping or doing household chores.

My illustration of Life in a Roman Street 🏛️🍷🌿🚶🏻‍♀️

Thank you!🧡

Thank you!! Daily lives are so much fun to draw 🧡🧡

Accidental fascinus 🫣

Ooh adding this to my list!

Sneak peek of the step by step process

Finally, If you want to learn more about this piece, I have a write up on my Patreon. It outlines who I depicted, how I portrayed them, and why. Also It includes a version of the street with no characters, plus a nighttime mockup tor an upcoming illustration, and a step by step process!

April sticker. http://PATREON.COM/FLAROH

Pledge to my Patreon in April to receive this print and sticker. http://PATREON.COM/FLAROH

This month my patrons have had early access to this piece and the extensive write-up, as well as wallpapers, the hi-res file, and the mailed A6 print and sticker (The sticker is my favourite characters 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩).

Patreon.com/flaroh

Art by flaroh illustration. The street scene next to the colour inspirations. In my Patreon write up I have created informative collages of all the visual sources used for graffiti, buildings, etc., (like this one)

This street is curved, which is unusual for a Roman street, but not impossible. The colours were inspired by the pinks, teals and yellows in Roman frescoes

I was also inspired by reconstructions of Pompeii by Jegou and Henniquiau who use a soft palette rather than blinding white and red.

Art by flaroh illustration. Close up of the couple and the thermopolium

Art by flaroh illustration. Close up of the road and togate man

Art by flaroh illustration. Closeup of the children and nursemaid.

April’s illustration is here and it is DETAILED (took 34 hrs of drawing!) As well as marking Romes upcoming birthday next week, I created this illustration to show off the vibrant colours and personalities that made up the Ancient Roman world 🏛️🧡🌿

Art by flaroh illustration; on the left, a couple are walking past the thermopolium wearing their finery. On the right, two children play in the road with their dog while their nursemaid orders them onto the pavement. Behind them, a matrona enters the street from some steps, shielding her eyes from the sun while her attendant holds a parasol. Across the road from the two, a togate man and his two attendants walk towards the thermopolium and are acknowledged by one of the old-timers at the door. Moving further to the background, a donkey cart loaded with amphora approaches the stepping stones. To its left two people chat at the fountain, and a child plays with his doll next to the man. Above, people look out from windows and balconies, gossiping or doing household chores.

My illustration of Life in a Roman Street 🏛️🍷🌿🚶🏻‍♀️

Nothing beats a Mediterranean archaeology site in April 🌼💐🌺 sound on for birds!

Nothing beats a Mediterranean archaeology site in April 🌼💐🌺 sound on for birds!

Fish mosaic at the temple

Fish tails made of three lines and a tail opposite the main temple

Close up of temple mosaic frieze

Details of the wall fish mosaics at the temple, which was built onsite at the villa 🐟 I wonder if the little half fishes made of three lines and a tail are supposed to he fish skeletons on the ocean floor?

View of the temple with fish mosaic

GPOY with cubiculum/bedroom mosaic floors

For #RomanSiteSaturday I’m at the Roman villa at Milreu, Portugal 🏛️🇵🇹🌿

Thank you!! I can’t wait ☺️

Seeing this in person in a few days!🇵🇹🏛️

ALSO does anyone have any recs for things to do/see/eat in Faro?

Hope it goes well! 🧡

Oh wow what an amazing experience! V jealous!