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Mavis Bickle

@mavisbickle.bsky.social

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Gloucestershire Artist, illustrator of small wildlife with a ‘weakness for night butterflies’ and wildlife gardening enthusiast. (VC33) Other special interests: Forteana, Archaeology and er..Sheds

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · May 22

#MothsMatter 🥰
Give them a helping hand and plant native 🌿

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 1h

November / Eppirata spec in garden this morning was new for the year 🎉 #teammoth

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 1d

10/10/25 29:15, perfect conditions but I’m still struggling to find anything particularly interesting 🫤
Red-green Carpet & Eudonia angustea NFYs #teammoth

Vine’s Rustic bottom left
Beaded Chestnut top right

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 4d

A Swallowtail looking like freshly washed linen came in early this morning and the Carcina quercana was on the sheet all night. Still waiting for something green … #teammoth

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 4d

I think most of us expected the cloud cover which didn’t happen until about 5…Just 12 of 7 here 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 5d

Gorgeousness

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful photo there whoosh, they just get better and better 👍🏼

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 5d

Erm.. this is a wowzer! Well done Dave

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 6d

These three again and about a dozen grey/brown things, unidentifiable if it weren’t for their size. Ah well #teammoth

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 6d

🥸 Thank you. Steve. 😆

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 6d

Oop, I have a turnip!

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 6d

Oh phew. I’m glad I won’t be alone with this predicament. Looks like a wrong un tonight but I’m rising to the challenge 🤪

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 6d

The cake looks amazing… even if it does have the odd moff in it 😋

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks 🙏

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

Ta Terry!

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

A bit of both.. if people want to buy anything it’s a bonus. I’ve mostly given up actual work (graphics and illustration) and now just paint what I want!

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

Cheers Paul 👍🏼

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks Ruth, I’m always happy to hear it 😘

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 8d

Well, you know what? You can but have a go. And if you don’t have any paint, Chri*tmas is coming…😁

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you Steve, & I’m pleased to hear it. Painting like this really helps ones observational skills so I would recommend!

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks muchly! Yes, I will be. Available next month hopefully 🙏

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you ☺️ and, yes. I’m working towards an exhibition in late November so should have all my ducks in a row by then.. will post some stuff on here soon

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Ah, thank you Debbie ☺️

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Like starting afresh! Looks like a great spot for it too

Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

A couple of little watercolour studies :
Food plant, Larvae and Moth
#teammoth #illustration

A painting of a Clifden Nonpareil on Poplar with its caterpillar

Painting of a Red Underwing on White Willow with its caterpillar

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Mavis Bickle @mavisbickle.bsky.social · 9d

Hurrah! Here’s hoping it fulfils all your hopes and expectations

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