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NO A/I Artist / illustrator / crazy about a new sci-fi project with my twin bro 'Anachron': www.smallwoodtwins.uk Illustrated Bang! with Sir Brian May and a cover for Arthur C. Clarke. Glass always half full unless I'm really really thirsty.

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you! 🤗

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JanaW Finearts @janaw-finearts.bsky.social · Sep 12

🍀 #introduction Update🍀

I’m Jana, a part-time #watercolor and mixed-media artist from Germany 🎨 I love capturing nature in small, vibrant Polaroid-style #paintings. Each piece is handmade at my kitchen table.
I sell via DM or polaroidpaintingsde.etsy.com

#LandscapeArt #art #nature #artforsale

watercolor painting sheet featuring four distinct landscape scenes arranged in a grid - two on the top row and two on the bottom. Each scene is labeled with a number and a title, and they vary in mood, color, and natural setting.

Top Left – “19 Reed” A sandy path winds through tall, golden reeds and grasses, leading toward a calm body of water. The scene is bathed in warm sunlight, evoking a peaceful, coastal or lakeside atmosphere. The colors are soft and earthy, with yellows, browns, and hints of blue.

Top Right – “20 Dead End” A rocky trail ends abruptly at a cliff edge, where a single tree stands in full bloom. The sky is dramatic, painted in rich pinks and purples, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The mood is contemplative, with a sense of isolation and beauty.

Bottom Left – “21 Purple” A vibrant field of purple flowers stretches across the foreground, with a distant tree line under a bright blue sky. The colors are bold and saturated, emphasizing the lushness and vitality of the landscape. It feels like a warm spring or summer day.

Bottom Right – “22 First Light” A rocky shoreline meets crashing waves as the sun rises over the horizon. The sky is filled with soft pastel tones—pinks, oranges, and light blues—capturing the gentle tranquility of early morning. The scene conveys freshness and renewal.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A vivid cluster of red and orange chili peppers hangs against a bright blue background, with touches of green stems and leaves adding contrast. The glossy highlights emphasize their smooth, curved shapes. Number 108 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A small lush island with bright green trees and large pale rocks sits in the middle of a calm, clear lake. The vivid reflections and detailed greenery evoke a peaceful summer atmosphere. Number 107 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A solitary tree with a thick canopy of green leaves and clusters of bright orange fruit stands on a sunlit coastal slope. Tall grasses and rocky patches surround its base, and in the background, the sea glistens in shades of blue under a pale sky. Number 103 is written in the bottom left corner.
Around the painting are a yellow and a white Posca marker, two watercolor pans, and a paint palette filled with various shades of blue.

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you Jana for your lovely comment and yes, the interaction 🤗 I will take your advice on board. You deserve a follow!

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · 8d

I find it difficult to post when my last five posts (all original work) fail to get a single interaction. One last try - an original pastel #painting of the peak district. 😔

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Jul 14

This painting in soft pastels (a new medium for me) took around 3 hours. I enjoyed the process especially getting my hands messy 😁 - there will be more to come!

#PastelArt #WildlifeArt #LeopardArt #AnimalArt #ArtCollectors

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · May 25

Not one but two pots of gold from a double rainbow.

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Mar 17

The car ahead looked vaguely familiar. As I got closer, the bumper sticker came into focus: "Don't follow me, I'm lost too!" A chill ran through me. That was my car.

My skin prickled, then began to burn.

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Mar 16

It's 1954. Anachrons continue to appear across the globe and mankind is at a loss to explain their origin. Original art, original story. #scifi #artbook #ANACHRON

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Mar 10

There is an asteroid out there with Earth's name on it. But this one has mine! It's my cover for an Arthur C Clarke book #Asteroid

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Mar 5

This is Anachron, a 1950s Sci-Fi narrative artbook coming to #Kickstarter soon. Sign up for 25% discount and be with us from the start. You'll also get your name in the credits! www.smallwoodtwins.uk

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Mar 1

Some lovely spring crocus growing outside my artist cabin. #artcabin

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David @davidsmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 27

Why Kickstarter? Apart from the obvious - funding, it's also about giving backers something special - bookmarks, prints, even naming a character. With Kickstarter, we have full creative control. We just need to get it over the line. Find out more and secure a 25% discount at www.smallwoodtwins.uk

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 26

A freehand airbrush doodle in Photoshop—sometimes, it's nice to just relax and paint!

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 24

This acrylic painting I created in 1987 just sold after more than 30 years in hiding. Back then, the internet didn’t even exist! It’s a cherished piece, one of my earliest sci-fi works. Another artist bought it, so I’m cool with that!

#artist #scifi

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 23

A 1950s sci-fi narrative artbook, Anachron will be launching on #Kickstarter soon. Everyday objects—until they appear across the world, impossibly vast, towering over the land. Take a look: www.smallwoodtwins.uk

A picture of a collosal submerged clock. Anachron, a 1950s sci-fi narrative art book.

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thanks Jon!

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 23

I think it was 'wow, I love it!'. I knew he would of course 😁

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 22

I had a big argument on FB after someone suggested my acrylic painting was AI. He even asked me to post a pic of me holding the painting. I obliged - but this didn't help. I don't use AI in my traditional or digital work. Is this what is in store for every artist? #artists

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 22

So this is the object, an old padlock and it might possibly make the cover for our #scifi book Anachron: This ordinary object will become collosal! www.smallwoodtwins.uk

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 20

The next clue! #scifi

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 19

What do you think this could be? This mysterious object will become the next Anachron—where ordinary things hold extraordinary dimensions—in our sci-fi novel Anachron.

Explore the mystery: www.smallwoodtwins.uk

#scifiart #scifi #novel #thingsarenotwhattheyseem #mystery

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Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Feb 17

I take a picture of an object like this brooch and make it collosal, painting it into a scene. No AI.

Everyday objects—until they appear across the world, impossibly vast, towering over the land. These is Anachron an illustrated sci-fi novel set in the 1950s www.smallwoodtwins.uk #art #novel

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Dec 12

Acrylic on art board. My birthday present to my identical twin bro. I knew he would love it of course, that's the advantage of being a twin!
#twin #spaceart

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Dec 11

A wintry walk down to my artist cabin in the woods. Watch for my slip half way down! #artcabin #ArtStudio #CreativeRetreat #CabinInTheWoods #WoodlandEscape #NatureWalk #snow #snowytrail

Brian @briansmallwood.bsky.social · Dec 10

I'm an artist working on a new illustrated sci fi novel called 'Anachron'. It’s a story filled with mystery and colossal everyday objects - all set in the 1950's. Anyone out there who would like to tag along? #SciFiNovel #AIFreeArt #SupportArtists #SciFiAdventure #SciFiFans #artcommunity