James Alden
@aldenjames.bsky.social
Artist, Silver and Coppersmith with a bit of Pewter thrown in. Nature lover. From Colchester Essex, UK.
ACEO, trading card, watercolor. Purple Hairstreak butterfly on Oak leaf, (foodplant)
#aceo #tradingcard #butterfly #art #watercolor
#aceo #tradingcard #butterfly #art #watercolor
April 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
ACEO, trading card, watercolor. Purple Hairstreak butterfly on Oak leaf, (foodplant)
#aceo #tradingcard #butterfly #art #watercolor
#aceo #tradingcard #butterfly #art #watercolor
Liparus coronatus turning out more liparus coronatus.
Colchester UK.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife#insect
Colchester UK.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife#insect
April 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Liparus coronatus turning out more liparus coronatus.
Colchester UK.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife#insect
Colchester UK.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife#insect
Male Stag beetle Colchester UK.
#stagbeetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#stagbeetle#insect#nature#wildlife
April 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Male Stag beetle Colchester UK.
#stagbeetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#stagbeetle#insect#nature#wildlife
Watercolor illustration of Garden, Cream Spot and Jersey tiger moths. A4.
#tigermoths#art#illustration#painting#insect #nature
#tigermoths#art#illustration#painting#insect #nature
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Watercolor illustration of Garden, Cream Spot and Jersey tiger moths. A4.
#tigermoths#art#illustration#painting#insect #nature
#tigermoths#art#illustration#painting#insect #nature
Angle Shades moth, Colchester Essex.
#moth#insect#nature
#moth#insect#nature
April 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Angle Shades moth, Colchester Essex.
#moth#insect#nature
#moth#insect#nature
Rose Chafer beetle, Colchester Essex UK. Seems to have made a comeback around here after being scarce for a while.
#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
April 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Rose Chafer beetle, Colchester Essex UK. Seems to have made a comeback around here after being scarce for a while.
#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
A scene from our local wood Colchester UK. I call it Stoney Hill Autumn, that is what we dubbed it as kids albeit the reason escapes me as the track is pure mud. Soft pastel on Winsor and Newton paper.
#art#landscape#softpastel#nature#autumn
#art#landscape#softpastel#nature#autumn
April 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A scene from our local wood Colchester UK. I call it Stoney Hill Autumn, that is what we dubbed it as kids albeit the reason escapes me as the track is pure mud. Soft pastel on Winsor and Newton paper.
#art#landscape#softpastel#nature#autumn
#art#landscape#softpastel#nature#autumn
A weevil, Liparus Coronatus, notable species in the UK. In need of conservation.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
April 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A weevil, Liparus Coronatus, notable species in the UK. In need of conservation.
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
#weevil#beetle#insect#nature#wildlife
Green Tiger beetle, Colchester Essex UK.
#beetle#insect#predatoryinsect#nature#wildlife
#beetle#insect#predatoryinsect#nature#wildlife
April 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Green Tiger beetle, Colchester Essex UK.
#beetle#insect#predatoryinsect#nature#wildlife
#beetle#insect#predatoryinsect#nature#wildlife
925 silver ring twin shank formed from 1.5mmm round wire, leaves either side of jasper cabochon stone in arub over setting.
#handcrafted#silversmithing#handmadering#jasper
#handcrafted#silversmithing#handmadering#jasper
April 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
925 silver ring twin shank formed from 1.5mmm round wire, leaves either side of jasper cabochon stone in arub over setting.
#handcrafted#silversmithing#handmadering#jasper
#handcrafted#silversmithing#handmadering#jasper
ACEO, Small Copper butterfly, watercolor painting.
#art#watercolorart#butterflyart#insect#nature
#art#watercolorart#butterflyart#insect#nature
April 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ACEO, Small Copper butterfly, watercolor painting.
#art#watercolorart#butterflyart#insect#nature
#art#watercolorart#butterflyart#insect#nature
Red Underwing moth, feeding on an over ripe banana that I hung up for butterflies.
#moth#insect#nature#redunderwingphoto
#moth#insect#nature#redunderwingphoto
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Red Underwing moth, feeding on an over ripe banana that I hung up for butterflies.
#moth#insect#nature#redunderwingphoto
#moth#insect#nature#redunderwingphoto
925 silver Viking sword themed sword ear rings, cast, hook fitting.
#earrings#silver#925#sword#viking#jewellery
#earrings#silver#925#sword#viking#jewellery
April 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
925 silver Viking sword themed sword ear rings, cast, hook fitting.
#earrings#silver#925#sword#viking#jewellery
#earrings#silver#925#sword#viking#jewellery
Watercolor sketch, autumn feast, the last of the Butterflies are getting worn and ragged, feasting on the last of the Blackberries.
#art#watercolor#autumn#painting#nature#butterflies
#wildlife
#art#watercolor#autumn#painting#nature#butterflies
#wildlife
April 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Watercolor sketch, autumn feast, the last of the Butterflies are getting worn and ragged, feasting on the last of the Blackberries.
#art#watercolor#autumn#painting#nature#butterflies
#wildlife
#art#watercolor#autumn#painting#nature#butterflies
#wildlife
Sallow catkins or Pussy Willow, watercolour illustration. Cheers up the spring and butterflies and bees love it.
#watercolor#illustration#painting#spring#wildflower
#watercolor#illustration#painting#spring#wildflower
April 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sallow catkins or Pussy Willow, watercolour illustration. Cheers up the spring and butterflies and bees love it.
#watercolor#illustration#painting#spring#wildflower
#watercolor#illustration#painting#spring#wildflower
Reposted by James Alden
Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade, watercolour illustration A4.
April 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade, watercolour illustration A4.
Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade, watercolour illustration A4.
April 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade, watercolour illustration A4.
Reposted by James Alden
925 Silver Viking themed sword pendant on fine 18" curb chain, leather handle.
April 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
925 Silver Viking themed sword pendant on fine 18" curb chain, leather handle.
925 Silver Viking themed sword pendant on fine 18" curb chain, leather handle.
April 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
925 Silver Viking themed sword pendant on fine 18" curb chain, leather handle.
Black Hore Hound with Small Magpie moth, water colour A4.
April 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Black Hore Hound with Small Magpie moth, water colour A4.
Viking style Seax pendant,925 Silver on 18" Silver light curb chain. Mahogany handle.
April 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Viking style Seax pendant,925 Silver on 18" Silver light curb chain. Mahogany handle.
Sea aster, watercolour illustration A4. Grows around the coasts of East Anglia and heralds the end of summer as dwindling daylight triggers it to bloom.
April 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Sea aster, watercolour illustration A4. Grows around the coasts of East Anglia and heralds the end of summer as dwindling daylight triggers it to bloom.
Sterling Silver ring, shank 2.5 d wire, flowers formed from flattened grains, stone, 6mm amethyst.
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Sterling Silver ring, shank 2.5 d wire, flowers formed from flattened grains, stone, 6mm amethyst.
Watercolour illustration on Creeping Thistle . A4 size.
April 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Watercolour illustration on Creeping Thistle . A4 size.
Watercolour illustration of Spurge, Bedstraw and Striped Hawk moths. Life size .
April 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Watercolour illustration of Spurge, Bedstraw and Striped Hawk moths. Life size .