Bethan Stilgoe

Lancashire based portraiture artist. blog documenting fine art practice

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“Do less with more focus.” This is what I’m working on now. Drawing more and posting less. Thanks for sticking with me 😋 . . . . . . #bethanstilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #procreateart #procreateartist #digitalartists #ipadprocreate #digitalartwork #etsyukseller #innergrowth #hellosnow #artlifebalance #snowpainting #paintsnow #procreateartwork #natureartwork #womanartist #digitalartistsoninstagram #procreatepainting #digitalartistoninstagram #femaleartistsofinstagram #digitalartoftheday #inspiringquotesandsayings #etsyukshop #winterscene #digitalartpainting #procreateartists #digitalartoninstagram #procreate5x #digitalartofinstagram #etsyukseller https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCeyxqh0zn/?igshid=1gzpxw5so0ebj

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A little winter romance ❄️ I’ve been loving all the snow so much - it’s making January easier to take but that’s because I don’t need to drive in it - I’ve had bad experiences with that in the past! I hope you are all safe and well and enjoying the snow if you can ✌🏼 . . . . . . #bethanstilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #digitalpainting #procreateartist #discoverunder2k #digitalartwork #digitalartistsoninstagram #procreateartwork #etsyukseller #artmood #relationshipgoals❤️ #winterlove #procreatepainting #digitalartistoninstagram #femaleartistsofinstagram #coupleart #romanticart #digitalartoftheday #etsyukshop #printsale #artinthehome #digitalartpainting #procreateartists #digitalartistsofinstagram #etsyuksellers #artprintsonline https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ1VuvBhJm7/?igshid=cwaerzg3f90m

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In light of the new measures here in the UK I thought this commission I did for a Christmas gift serves as the perfect reminder of what’s most important and who we protect by keeping our distance. At times like this I like to think to the future and the parties that we’ll have when all this is over!! All the hugs and kisses and new memories we’ll get to make.

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It’s a stay in and be comfy in your pj’s kinda day! It was meant to be a get back on with things day but I’ve not been feeling it - there’s always tomorrow. I think it’s important to cut ourselves some slack once in a while - don’t you?!

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Hello 2021!! It’s a new year and so it’s time for a new approach (double tap if you agree) so... DON’T EXPECT - a post from me everyday DO EXPECT - variety - paintings and drawings - tutorials - and experimentation I want to produce and share more work that I’m proud of. I want each post to have purpose and value for you, my loyal followers. Orrrrr - if you’re NOT already following me and you like the sound of following someone who is passionate about creativity and value, then welcome to you new follower! . . . . . . #bethanstilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #strongwomen #womenwhodraw #discoverunder2k #ipadprocreate #digitalartwork #digitalartistsoninstagram #procreateartwork #womanartist #femaleartists #creativewomen #etsyukseller #newyearnewinsta #2021goals #2021vibes #instagoals #procreatepainting #digitalartistoninstagram #femaleartistsofinstagram #creativewoman #digitalartoftheday #digitalartpainting #procreateartists #digitalartoninstagram #procreate5x #digitalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjHy4gBrV8/?igshid=tl5fhubk3nrp

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It’s a shame that here in the UK we can’t go out an celebrate in any way - I would love to spend the evening with family playing games and talking. This year being over is definitely something to celebrate. It has been the hardest year for a lot of us so I urge you as we go into the new year to take time to think about all the good that has come out of this year and a prayer for the bad. I hope we all at least learned something - for me it’s really highlighted what’s really important in my life and helped me to feel gratitude for all the small blessings. Please share your life lessons from this year or a word that expresses your feelings for the new year. A word about this design - this is a remake from a card commission that I had - and being a non drinker myself I thought this was a good way to repose it and share it with you all! Please feel free to share this card and this message of love and hope with your friends!! My love to you all this New Years Eve!! Be safe and enjoy!! . . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #CardsByBethan #happynewyear2021 #happynewyear🎉 #digitalartist #shareablecard #procreateartist #etsyseller #newyearnewhope #endcovid19 #messgaeofhope #newyearnewstart #freshstart #sunset #cardillustration #illustrationartist #cheerstothat #cheersto2021🥂 #cheersto2021 #newyear2021 #bespokecards #bespokecardsforsale #uketsyseller #uketsysellers https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd9RD0BGB-/?igshid=1pbh55cbmo7sk

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I was asked to create this portrait of an ansestor from a handful of photos that they still had of this father and grandfather. I was honoured. I had hoped to be able to create more details but this turned out to be a much bigger challenge then I had anticipated. That said I learned a lot from it and am grateful that I gave this a go! Hopefully it will be loved and treasured for years. Swipe across to see what I was working from and check back tomorrow if you want to see the close ups!! And if you want to see a progress video check my reels for a brief snippet of the journey. #bethanstilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #artistoninstagram #digitalart #softpastel #procreateart #portraitdrawing #ipadpro #artist #digitalartist #ipadproart #digitalart #digitaldrawing #colouredpastelsrawing #digitalportrait #portraitartist #artistonyoutube #ansestorportrait #portraitfromoldphoto #softpastelsdrawing #softpastelart #timelapseart #bethanstilgoeportraiture #fineart #artist #fineartist #colouredchalk #coloredchalk #art_realism #etsysellers https://www.instagram.com/p/CJY-zExBC8G/?igshid=15nni63q5npol

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This will be the last of my Christmasy posts for the year - if you don’t county showing you over the next few days some of the things I’ve been working on to be gifted this Christmas 😉 I hope you all were safe and well this Christmas and that you were able to make the best of things. My thoughts are often with those who aren’t so lucky so if that’s you - know that you are not forgotten and don’t be afraid to reach out for support Merry Christmas one and all!! . . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #weloveillustration #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #illustrationlove #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #christianart #thechristmasstory #ldsmum #ldsartist #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist #wisemen #wisemenfromtheeast https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTzW0VBNNY/?igshid=1q6y3d3w351c3

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Got this game for Christmas!! 😀 Haven’t played it for years but it’s a classic and a fav. What’s your favourite board game? (at Shipley, Bradford, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRmLIeH36D/?igshid=h2uloupbyj9h

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Happy Christmas Eve!!! . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #weloveillustration #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #illustrationlove #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #christianart #thechristmasstory #ldsmum #ldsartist #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist #wisemen #wisemenfromtheeast (at Bethlehem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJLL3r2BG62/?igshid=1j05t8dtzrapm

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Well Insta family - it’s been a crazy year that’s for sure!! Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a much better 2021!! Feel free to share this e-card with with your peeps! . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #CardsByBethan #christmascard #sharethis #procreateillustration #illustrationgram #christmasdayillustration #openingpresents #itsallaboutfamily #familiesareforever #supportsmallbusiness #weloveillustration #femaleartists #etsyukseller #womenofillustration #instaillustrator #womenownedsmallbusiness #creativewoman #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJ28kFBeBY/?igshid=x1ulfgkipu6d

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While shepherds watched their flocks - for some reason this one wasn’t part on my last carousel- it’s blank where this should have been - so here you are 😋 Merry Christmas . . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #procreateartist #lukechapter2 #kingjamesbible #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #religiousart #christianart #maryandjoseph #ldsmum #ldsartist #christmasstory #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist (at Bethlehem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFC2aThmsZ/?igshid=kbkmastq6i5a

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A year ago today - enjoying a trip around Ireland 🇮🇪 I miss these times #throwbackfriday #discoverunder1k #mirrorselfies (at Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7vNr1nQjC/?igshid=1biys8frdby7

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When in thought about what I wanted to say to accompany this illustration I couldn’t help but think of all those who are without a roof over their head or a place to call home. So this is my gentle reminder not to forget them and maybe think about what you can do to make a difference. . . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #helpthehomeless #homelessnessawareness #homelessness #weloveillustration #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #illustrationlove #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #christianart #maryandjoseph #ldsmum #ldsartist #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist (at Bethlehem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3sLsmhyzr/?igshid=rpb3g0imwjoe

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I really enjoyed creating these series of nativity illustrations which next year I’ll offer as a set of cards ☺️ For now you’ll have to make do with the illustrated nativity story video on my YouTube channel (link in bio) . . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #weloveillustration #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #illustrationlove #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #christianart #maryandjoseph #ldsmum #ldsartist #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist (at Bethlehem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1CX4mB2L7/?igshid=syqn1zkiul93

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I’m going to tell you something I hope you already know ... and to do that we need to start with Mary and a visit from an angel ... And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (Luke 1:28) Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. (Luke 1:30) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. (Luke 1:31) BLESSED ART THOU AMOUNG WOMEN. What a thing to be told! Each of us can bless the lives of those around us and can make a difference no matter how small it may seem to us. We may never know what the greater impact could be. So I’m short - be kind and make a difference - your unique difference - your unique contribution to the world. To see my Nativity video use this address or the link from my linktree in my bio. https://youtu.be/PrQnL2lTZZM I hope you love it and share it around!! X . . . . . #BethanStilgoe #artistonyoutube #youtubetimelapse #weloveillustration #etsyukseller #nativityscene #ldsmom #illustrationlove #instaillustrator #christisborn #silentnight #instaillustrate #etsyukshop #womenofillustration #3wisemen #etsyuksellers #procreatedesign #illustratednativity #nativitytimelapseart #nativitytimelapsevideo #christianchristmas #nativityarteveryday #christianart #maryandjoseph #ldsmum #ldsartist #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #handmadeonetsy #ldsartist (at Bethlehem, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyaoxSBdTc/?igshid=4x6553ke7e5b

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This is how my Sundays been looking - except replace the book with a toddler and the open curtains with closed ones. But we’ve been chilling and stayed inside warm and cosy which makes a change for us. Usually the weekends are drives out to the countryside for walks. It’s been a nice change. How did you spend your weekend? . . . . . . #bethanstilgoe #bethanstilgoeart #selflove #illustrationgram #wallartdecor #discoverunder2k #cosynights #sitinawindow #windowseat #digitalartistsoninstagram #femaleartists #etsyukseller #etsymaker #womenofillustration #selfcareisntselfish #illustrationlove #cosychristmas #relaxwithabook #booklovers #christmasillustration #bookstagram #digitalartoftheday #instaillustrate #inspiringquotesandsayings #etsyukshop #digitalartpainting #procreateartists #digitalartoninstagram #etsyuksellers #christmastreeillustration (at Lancashire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvwe-EhxFB/?igshid=zcyuc4efl4eg