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Aled Thompson
@aledthompson.bsky.social
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UK freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Wales

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Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social · Apr 8
Hey #PortfolioDay
I'm Aled and I'm a UK based illustrator and storyboard artist who's recently just made the jump to freelance. Open for commission at the moment.

✉️- [email protected]
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A lonely crow perched on a stump in front of a fallen log in a pine forest A pathway through a forest with sunlight shining through the trees A yew tree in the foreground in front an overgrown graveyard with a church in the background. Some moss covered fallen logs in a forest
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I thought I'd try something new with the background for this kestrel drawing - what do you think?
A kestrel - small bird of prey with grey and red feathers with spotted patterns perched on a branch and surrounded by abstract foliage shapes
January 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Bumblebear 🐝🐻
A bear with bee stripes, wings and atennas
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen Hapus!
Today is the Welsh version of Valentines Day, named after St. Dwynwen the patron saint of lovers who lived at Ynys Llanddwyn in Anglesey
A trail of seashells over green hills passing a stone cross and ending at a white old lighthouse with a background of sea and clouds over some mountains. Two puffins fly above
January 25, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Winter is tough 🦉 #sciart
A scene showing a confrontation between an owl and a hare in a winter forest scenery.
January 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Owl!
A front view of a round owl
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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The Cave
A view from a cave opening of a tree stump and some abstract foliage in front of a waterfall
January 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Opossum just wanted to say hi
An oppossum hanging upside down from a branch by its tail
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Hello #portfolioday

I'm a Welsh UK based freelance illustrator currently available for commercial work!

www.aledthompson.com
A crow on a mossy stump in a pine forest A horse diving through some seaweed underwater A fox crawling through colourful foliage A path with stone steps through a sun lit forest
January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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It’s #portfolioday once again! My name is Michelle and I’m based in the UK. Previous clients have included Metallica, Magic! The Gathering, Boom!, Anchorage Brewing, and more! Available for commercial work

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Photo of me and the work I’ve done for Metallica Digital art, my work. A celestial wolf head Digital art, a winged face goddess Anchorage Brewing beer can, my art. LETS GO
January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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I thought I'd try something new with the background for this kestrel drawing - what do you think?
A kestrel - small bird of prey with grey and red feathers with spotted patterns perched on a branch and surrounded by abstract foliage shapes
January 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Opening my ko-fi store back for the New Year, looking forward to getting back to some bird art!

Link in comments ✨
Bearded vulture perched on a branch Scops owl on a branch A Bluejay Mockingbird
January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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First post of 2026 - The Ravine ✨
A river running through a pine forest with a densely packed mossy bushy foliage
January 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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It's been a big year losing my job to AI and going freelance with my illustrations but I've never been happier with my work and I can't wait to show what I've been working on in the new year! 🎉
Hope everyone has a happy new years eve! ✨️
A crow on a stump in the woods A horse diving through some seaweed underwater A man holding a spear with a white dog with red eyes over one shoulder and a stag over the other, framed by twisted branches against a red sky, inspired by Pwyll prince of Dyfed of the Mabinogi A chunky bear stood in the woods
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Y Gwyliau • A Welsh Christmas🎄

This blogpost looks at the strange and fascinating traditions our Welsh ancestors practiced during the Christmas season🎄

hellohistoria.substack.com/p/y-gwyliau-...

#Wales #History #Christmas
A black-and-white photograph showing a family decorating a Christmas tree.
December 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Some more Mari Lwyd art
A side view of a horse skull covered in a white sheet and decorated with colourful flowers and ribbons
December 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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A Winter Farewell
Two foxes look at each other from across a shallow stream in a snowy forest with some snowy hills and a frozen lake in the background
December 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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On a nice, winter day 🐰 #sciart
A hare running across a field road in a wintery landscape.
December 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Finally time to post Mari Lwyd again! The Welsh festive tradition where a dressed up horse skull turns up at your door, insults you, and then steals your booze.
A horse skeleton dressed in a white sheet adorned with colourful ribbons, bells and flowers tosses a bottle of wine in the air
December 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Now I can finally post the full set together - A phoenix for each season 🍃☀️🍂❄️

15% off any prints with code GLMA3D on my inprnt store, link in comments!
A small green bird with orange tipped wings and long leafy tail feathers A peacock looking bird with golden yellow feathers perched on a tree branch A spiky red and orange birds with patterned tail feathers perched on a tree while fire spreads below A blue bird with patterned feathers perched on a frozen tree stump in the snow
December 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Winter phoenix ❄️
A bird with spiky blue feathers perched on a tree stump in the snow
December 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Fall Phoenix 🍂
A phoenix with spiky red and orange feathers and trailing patterned tail feathers, perched on a tree surrounded by flames while leaves are falling
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Summer Phoenix ☀️
A golden/yellow bird with a long slender neck and flowing tail feathers perched on a branch in a tree
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Spring Phoenix - A very exciting commission from my ko-fi store, a phoenix for every season 🍃
A small green bird with orange tipped feathers and long curling tail feathers perched on a branch
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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We've decorated so I think it's time to start sharing some winter themed art ❄️
A red fox is sat in a snow covered forest looking out over some snow covered hills lit by moonlight
November 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Eyvind Earle
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM