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Abbe Fardon
@abbefardon.bsky.social
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Painter living in Derbyshire UK
I love birds, animals, books and music. Instagram www.instagram.com/manorhouseart
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Currently, about four or five long tailed tits on the feeder. Cant get a decent photo, so here's some I painted earlier. Oil on paper.
Two long tailed tits perched on bramble with dark greeny blue background one faces forward the other looks adorably, over his shoulder.
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Couple of dog commissions on the go. Pretty much finished this beautiful face. Oil on stretched canvas.
#dogportraits
#petportraits
Golden Labrador head and shoulder oil painting. Pale blue/ green background with darker flecks.
January 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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One of my favourite birds to paint. Goldfinches and Sowthistle from a few years ago. Oil on paper.
Two goldfinches feeding on Sowthistle. Yellowy green background.
January 17, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Nancy's first shoes
My daughter's first shoes, a work in progress. Currently acrylic on canvas but will switch to oils.
Work in progress of a child's first shoes. Dark blue Clarks buckled shoes. Pale background.
January 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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An older painting from 2024 . Need to paint more cockatiels. They are so cheeky and yet so elegant!
Acrylic on wallpaper
#cockatiels
#birdsofbluesky
Two white cockatiels perching in a magnolia tree. One in profile and one looking ahead.
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Some toadstool homes on the way 🍄🍄🍄
#illustration
#fairytale
#forest
Work in progress of some toadstools that are homes of forest pixies. Autumn leaves fall and shadowy pixies look on.
January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Dragonfly illustration
Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper.
January 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Finally finished this one. Two illustrations down, eight more to go.
Acrylic and coloured pencil on paper.
A young child sleeps surrounded by a wreath of honeysuckle and ivy. Fairies sprinkle sweet dream magic ✨
January 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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@robcrank68.bsky.social and @alan678.bsky.social
Thank you for everything you have done on your #BirdOfTheDay theme. I have had so much fun going through pictures to meet your challenges! Hope you have a good new year #Photography #Birds #EastCoastKin
a small yellow bird with grey and white wings and tail, a lesser goldfinch, perches on a honey locust branch
December 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Looking for an easy bake for tonight? Try my Vegan Sticky Golden Syrup Loaf Cake. It takes a few minutes to make the cake batter, then in the oven to bake while you do other things.
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2021/11/vega...
If you bake, you probably have all the ingredients too.
#dairyfree #vegan
Sticky Golden Syrup Cake in a lined loaf tin.
December 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Happy is the woman with her own lantern ✨✨
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire Wintertide
#hardwickhall
#derbyshire
#wintertidefestival
Me dressed in red scarf and hat and furry coat, holding a lantern. Another light shines above me. Top of steps in Hardwick Hall.
December 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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I have painted more robins than any other bird. This cheery, friendly bird always makes you smile.
#robinoftheday
#ukbirds
#europeanrobin
A series of robins in various poses, painted in oil and acrylic.
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Pencil and charcoal. Need to do more sketching.
#pencilportrait
#sketching
Pencil and charcoal sketch of a man leaning on hand. Eyes staring intently at viewer.
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Today, I shall be mostly painting unicorns.
#illustration
#childrensbooks
#magicalforest
#unicorns
Unicorn in a golden magical forest. Bees on a pale yellow flower in foreground.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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#HermitThrush #bird #drawing #art #artist

Hermit Thrushes are symbols of stillness and contemplation in harsh times, as well as hope that things will improve soon.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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My dog of the week. Archie was relaxing at Press Books and Coffee in Hednesford, after his hydrotherapy session.
Small older terrier in light blue fleece bathrobe.
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Bullfinch and berries
Oil on paper
Detail from a bigger painting. I saw one on my dog walk yesterday - such handsome birds.
Painting of a male bull finch on a slender branch with red berries. Toned green background getting darker to the right.
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Went to such an inspiring talk tonight by Olivier Leger, an incredibly talented artist with a mission to help educate and save our oceans through the power of art. Check out his work and please share.
www.olivierleger.co.uk
#oceanart
#saveouroceans
#marinelife
#sealife
#seagrass
#oceansciences
An painting in acrylic and ink or Atlas, the sea turtle carrying the weight of the world by artist Olivier Leger.
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Different kind of commission. Illustration ideas using washy acrylic and coloured pencil. No idea what I'm doing but fun to have a play.
Rough paint and pencil sketch of child asleep with forest climbers and plants around him. Two fairies cast light.
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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A little colour for this November evening.
Toucan. Acrylic on wallpaper from a few years ago.
#toucan
#birdsinart
#acrylicpainting
#artforyourhome
Painting of a toucan, in profile against large green jungle leaves. Red nasturtium flowers in the foreground.
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Some fantastic ideas for vegan lunches 😋 I've used a few recipes that @tinnedtoms.bsky.social has generously shared and always super tasty.
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🥕🌽🍅 Looking for fresh, easy & tasty vegan lunch inspiration? 🥪 Say hello to 150 Vegan Sandwich Ideas, your ultimate guide to plant-based sandwich bliss!
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Print it out or keep on your phone for ideas when shopping
#vegan #veganfood #vegansky #veganrecipes
Book cover of 150 East Vegan Sandwiches.
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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More Macaw
#birdart
#parrot
#illigersmacaw
Illigers Macaw. Painting in progress of bird perched on branch with profile to the viewer. Greeny blue background.
October 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Work in progress of an Illigers Macaw. Love his cheeky face 💚
#mccaw
#parrotsofbluesky
#birdpainting
#oilpainting
#michaelhardingoilpaints
Work in progress of an Illigers Macaw perched on a thick branch. Pale greeny blue washed out background.
October 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Clarence, who looks every bit a Clarence. Haven't painted a cat in a while and missing those eyes. Acrylic on board.

#ragdollcat
#blueeyes
#catsofbluesky
#petportraits
A ragdoll cat reclining on a pale blue sofa with bright blue eyes looking to the side.
October 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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More breathing space, 2024 one of the many etchings & engravings by printmaker Janis Goodman #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
Print in in blue and black, looking up to bare black tree silhouettes in a forest as two birds fly in between
October 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM