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Brian
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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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A short walk from my home is the historic Newstead Abbey - once home to the poet Lord Byron. A frosty and beautiful day to go exploring! #Byron #newsteadabbey
Newstead Abbey
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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🍀 #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.
September 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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. 😔
Sunrise in the peaks.
October 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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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
July 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Not one but two pots of gold from a double rainbow.
Double rainbow
May 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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
March 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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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
March 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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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
March 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Some lovely spring crocus growing outside my artist cabin. #artcabin
March 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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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
February 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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A freehand airbrush doodle in Photoshop—sometimes, it's nice to just relax and paint!
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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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
February 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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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.
February 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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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
February 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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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
February 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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
A colossal gold brooch in a field.
February 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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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
December 12, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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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
December 11, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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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
December 10, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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"Butterfly Net". An acrylic painting I created long before digital art was even a thing. I taped a real net curtain to glass, placed art paper above, and traced every line with a technical pen. It was tough!

#AcrylicPainting #TraditionalArt #HandDrawn #ArtProcess #BlueskyArtists #ArtCommunity
A butterfly on a net curtain.
December 7, 2024 at 5:22 PM