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Victoria Woolley

@natureartvic.bsky.social

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Zoologist, wildlife artist, photographer, writer & speaker. Raising awareness and funds for wildlife through art. www.forgottenlittlecreatures.com https://mademe.co.uk/shop/woolley-wildlife/

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 2d

This year seems like a bumper year for fungi, so many species and abundance in the woodland.

#fungi #fungifriday

Fly agaric mushroom with a bright red top with white spots and a white stalk coming out of the moss to the right of the frame woth a soft pale and green background and a dash of orange from an out of focus tree

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 7d

Awwww

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Bath Nature @bathnature.bsky.social · 8d

Brown Roll-rim (Paxillus involutus) at Stockhill Wood. A deadly poisonous species that causes the immune system to attack red blood cells.
#nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #ukwildlife #bathnature #fungi #mushroom

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 8d

NEW COLLECTION NEWS

Meet Thistle the Highland Cow.

A brave little Highland cow ready to take on whatever is needed & spread some much needed happiness, cuteness & love.

The Thistle is a symbol of devotion, bravery, determination and protection against evil.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 15d

I spent some time at the BärenPark in Bern yesterday morning.

The bears are preparing for hibernation, and it was lovely to watch them eating and snoozing.

I have lots of inspiration and ideas for artwork and projects going forward.

#bears #inspiration

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 21d

A stunning view on an autumn hike yesterday.

#autumn #Switzerland

Blue sky with mountians in the background and trees and green meadows in the foreground.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much ☺️

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 27d

😂😂
Could you imagine an 8m secretary bird 😂😳
Thank you so much.

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 27d

8cm tall not 8m 😂😂

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 27d

This has definitely been one of the hardest birds to create for my Wild Woolley Friends Collection.

After many hours surrounded by photos from every angle of Angola from the Hawk Conservancy, I've made a secretary bird.

Measuring 8m tall and made from 100% wool plus felt for the head feathers.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · 29d

Needle felted Gentoo and emperor penguin chicks, some adorable cuteness for the weekend.

#birds #scriart ##wildlifeartist

Needle felted wool gentoo penguin chick on the left (grey with white tummy, peach feet and orange beak) and emperor penguin chick on the right (pale grey with black feet, head and beak with white eye and throat patch)
Both in my hand for size.

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Katie Croonenberghs Art @kamakru.bsky.social · 29d

What does it take to paint a dragon? Perhaps some crushed up garnet! Starting with the base layer at this stage.
It's always a pleasure to paint my favorite fantasy creature into my favorite type of landscape ⛰️🌲

#dragons #WIP #painting #watercolor #traditionalart #PNW

The artist painting a dragon that is partially finished. The dragon is a light red-brown color, it perches on a twisted tree with a forest underneath. Text at the top reads Return to the Hidden Summit, and text underneath reads katie croonenberghs, Kamakru.com

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Jenny M. @littletig2.bsky.social · 29d

My last birds for Birdfest Hawaii are done! The extinct Hawai'i Mamo was revered by the Ali'i for their golden yellow feathers.
At Birdfest, prices are higher than last time. Supply is extremely limited. See comments for more info.
#SciArt #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #BirdArt #Birds #Hawaii

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you so much Clive. 🥰
It was a really lovely day.

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you so much Paula ☺️

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Sep 10

The perfect birthday.

A lovely day with Chris, a good swim, homemade brownie, raclette and wine.

It's been a long time since I've felt this relaxed.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Sep 9

Pretty much my days and weeks right now and making the most of it.

When I get home, things all go a bit crazy busy with work and impending C5/C6 spinal surgery.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 30

After all the rain, the moody mountains emerge.

Black and white photo of clouds highlighting the layers in the mountains

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 29

Morning, hope everyone is well.

This week, the decision was made that I would require surgery on my C5 vertebrae.

I am currently working on a big shop update for the end of Sept ahead of the surgery.

This will include the 1st batch of Christmas decorations and some new animals.

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you so much ☺️

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 27

Aww thank you 😊
Not sure what it is about pigeons though.

Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 27

I've been asked a lot for pigeons, so I designed one based on the rock dove.

#birds #wildlifeartist #pigeon

Needle felted rock dove (pigeon) in my hand.
Pale grey body with orange feet, dark orange eyes, dark grey beak and tail, bands of purple and green around the neck and 2 dark grey bands on the wings.

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mossworm.bsky.social @mossworm.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lynceus are the funny ball ones

Lynceus is a spherical crustacean with a bivalved carapace like a clam and two black eyes very close together

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Victoria Woolley @natureartvic.bsky.social · Aug 26

How my wool painting of a Siberian eagle owl came to life.

#birds #wildlifeartist

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · Aug 25

I saw so many white-winged crossbills this past winter up at Sax-Zim Bog. I paired them with tamarack, one of my favorite plants from the area!

#BirdArt #SciArt #FineArt #Watercolor #AnimalArt

Detailed watercolor painting of male and female white-winged crossbills. The red and yellow birds are hanging upside down on tamarack branches with pinecones.

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