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Give me back my heart

you wingless thing

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This summer has been a whirlwind of becoming a somewhat proficient gardener. I inherited several plants when my stepdad was killed, and over the course of the summer I've not only learned SO much about succulent and cactus care and propagation, but I've also found that I actually really enjoy just... Being outside, among my little garden. Pictured is just a VERY small selection of my garden. Perhaps over the next few days I'll post some more photos? Who knows, I might remember. #garden #plants #succulents #succulentsofinstagram #succ #succulove #containergardening #herbgarden #herbgardening #diygarden #diygardening #jadeplant #jadeplants #jadesucculent #jadesucculents #jadesucculent🌿 #nofilter #wnc #westernnc #ncgarden #ncgardening #wncsucculents #asheville #avl #828isgreat (at Old Fort, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE48iOynwLm/?igshid=twha0zir0ow4

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A little holy tiger, for my brother.

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A little bit of a progression lineup. I started spinning three years ago, today. Pictured is my very first attempt (top, white), second attempt (middle, white), fourth attempt (bottom right, pink/blue) and most recent (bottom left, orange) I think my consistency has gotten quite a lot better. I don't have a lot of time to work on spinning, but it is honestly one of the more enjoyable hobbies I have. #fiber #fiberart #merino #wool #spinning #handspun #dropspindle #dropspinning #handspinning #yarn #artyarn #woolyarn #ashevilleartist #avl #avlart #avlartist #ashevilleart #asheville #ashevillenc #sca #livinghistory #handmade #diy #wnc #wncart #wncartist #wnccraft #wnccrafts #folkart #folkartist (at Old Fort, North Carolina)

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Here are some photos I took today. <3

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Started playing in a new D&D campaign with an old friend that needed another player in his first game DMing. Made me a little (literally - she's 4'5") tiefling warlock. Did random rolls for all her features, got red leathery skin, arm scales, hooved feet and long slender tail. She likes strawberries. A lot. #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #dungeons&dragons #tiefling #warlock #fantasy #pc #hooves #horns #5e #tabletop #roleplaying #penandpaper #pen&paper

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Available from today through the month of June at the #a3lgallery in Old Fort, NC! Come on out and see all the lovely work in our show! #art #artist #artwork #gallery #avlartist #avl #avlwatercolorist #avlart #wnc #wncart #wncartist #wncartists #wncwatercolor #828 #828art #828isgreat #mermay #mermaid #coral #reef #octopus #ocean #underwater #space #fantasyart #scifiart #scifi #illustration #illustrator #freelance #holbeinwatercolors #holbein #micronpens #sponsorme #fish #vibrance (at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios)

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A shy mermaid hides among the coral, watching a diver and wondering what strange world such a creature must come from. Watercolor, approximately 9x12.

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Closing in on the finish line with this piece. If I never paint another little circle in my life, I can die happy. #art #artist #wip #watercolor #watercolorpainting #mermaid #mermay #avlwatercolorist #avlartist #avl #828 #828isgreat #wncart #wncartist #oldfort #holbeinwatercolors #holbein #contrast #fish #octopus #underwater #sea #sealife #fantasy #mythological #shymermaid #sparkles (at Old Fort, North Carolina)

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Been doodling a lot lately while working my way through some Netflix series. I really liked this lady so I put some color on her. #art #artist #watercolor #sketch #sketchbook #doodlesofinstagram #doodle #avlwatercolorist #avl #avlart #avl #wnc #wncart #wncartist #ncart #ncartist #halo #randomdoodles (at Old Fort, North Carolina)

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The Hermit

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First but of work on a long term project that I've been thinking about doing for literally years - tarot cards . Changing the suits a little to go better with the theme I'm using - here we have the 7 of Arrows (swords). So excited to finally be working on this! #tarot #mysticism #mystic #occult #pagan #nature #vultureculture #deadaninals #bones #avlartist #avlart #wncartiat #wncart #holbein #watercolor #cansonpaper #fox #chicken #rooster #thief #thievery #arrows #archery #tarotcards #decomposition #dusttodust #rot (at Old Fort, North Carolina)

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Working on adding a fox to my collection of painted critters. #wip #art #artist #avlartist #avlart #fox

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I painted this cutiepatootie a few days ago. Trying a few different things... I like how it came out.

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I've been fiddling with this off and on for the past few weeks. This is the first embroidery project I've ever done that is with 100% period correct materials - the base fabric is a linen handkerchief I made with drawn thread edges, and the stag is embroidered with a single thread of silk. #embroidery #stag #deer #avlartist #avlart #wncart #wncart #sca #societyforcreativeanachronism #opusanglicanum #handembroidery #silkembroidery #silk #needlework

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Another photo study...

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Been working on this little #coyote #watercolor #painting for the past few days. I need to post more of my #wip pieces, I think being able to see an artist's process is really important. Holbein watercolors + Prismacolor verithin pencils. Anyway. #avlart #avlartist #art #artist #artistoninstagram #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #wnc #wncartist #northcarolinaartist #ncartist #prismacolor #holbein #holbeinwatercolors (at Old Fort, North Carolina)