STEVE LARDER ILLUSTRATION.

Illustrator.  Rum Lad zine. 

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I drew this at the end of 2018 with vague plans to include it in something but it never saw the light of day.   Things have changed since then, along with my own theories and thoughts thanks to discussions with informed pals and research but I still think about this a lot.

Also this was cut up from a page and formatted for instagram as best I could so the layout might look a bit odd.

https://iqhc.bandcamp.com/album/urko

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Just scanned in and started cleaning up pages for a new issue of Rum Lad Zine. Dig it. #zines #rumlad #rumladzine #art #comic #fanzine #comiczine #illustration #smart #nowthenduckyoualright https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bqulNp3rD/?igshid=8onsjt20bzhn

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Hello it's me (You know, Steve). Believe it or not it'll soon be Spring, so here's two spot illustrations of a March Hare with some Daffs unt Egg and a Skull avec Snowdrops and Bugs. I've made them into either a postcard or greetings card set, so you can send it to your mates, dog or whatever I don't mind. Follow the link in my bio to my Etsy Shop if you want to grab them (why not). Believe. #illustration #spring #spring #pagan #march #marchhare #easter #daffodils #egg #aegg #snowdrops #art #witchcraft #greetingscards #postcard #stevelarderillusration #moichendise https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XI2FGp7gj/?igshid=1umsgj2dmehzw

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Second Print Drop of January - based on Tregeseal East Stone Circle (also known as The Dancing Stones), one mile NE of the town of St. Just in Cornwall. Link to purchase in my profile. #stonecircle #prehistoric #megalithic #ninemaidens #weird #pagan #neolithic #stjust #cornwall #solstice #witch #folklore #myth #tregesealstonecircle #archaeology #yomping #ohaye https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TZSeTpjJb/?igshid=ca37wf3994e5

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Here's my first new print of 2020, available through my etsy shop as always. Link in my profile. #coven #witch #piskie #magic #spell #witchcraft #forest #art #ritual #dance #solstice #illustration #print #rumlad #ink #yesduck https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JBfHpJncj/?igshid=bn7p7ek8rfbb

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WARNING SIGNS OF SATANIC BEHAVIOUR. #heavymetalmusic #areclusivebehaviourpattern #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/B60-vSEpNO3/?igshid=1cw0sdtwkcrpt

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#wip #illustration #art #megalithic https://www.instagram.com/p/B6YDXawJlTs/?igshid=n83kvauu3usp

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LOOK! 'Oil of Vervain' is a solo project I've been working on for a while, and thanks to the recording efforts (and endless patience) of @matt_diecast I've managed to record my first EP, released on cassette and bandcamp. 'Missing Time' has 5 tracks of extra terrestrialized, unexplained phenomena inspired songs, recorded in secret (redacted) government bunkers (Can neither confirm nor deny). The neon green cassettes are limited to 20, contain a download code and the first 10 orders will receive an original, signed Alien lad drawing. Listen and/or buy a tape via the link in my profile or visit oilofvervain.bandcamp.com #iwanttobelieve #drone #synth #ufo #secretgovernment #greys #flyingsaucersexist #folk #ambient #area51 #aliens #aaaaaliiiens https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CmbWCJPRs/?igshid=1smshxvt2wr3n

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A work in progress. #illustration #wip #ohright https://www.instagram.com/p/B19nmwFJDcW/?igshid=anfcgsmfh3uy

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Remember these guys? I had the three covers of Cryptogram Puzzle Post I illustrated (with lush colours by @jack_fallows) printed up and put up for sale in my Etsy shop. They've come out looking like a real good treat UMPF! Link in bio, as ever #illustration #art #cryptogram #occult #witch #pagan #puzzle #print #spells #tarot #sigil #charms #comic #crow #elmtree #folkhorror #zines #alchemy #ciphers #codes #bangin https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ovrogpHs0/?igshid=87kjfozssmdl

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Extremely happy to share this cover for my final contribution to 'The Stone Leaves' - a Cryptogram Puzzle Post side trilogy. I drew and inked, while the project's creator, @jack_fallows did the colours. Ta to Jack for their endless patience in our collaborate efforts. The physical version will be available soon. #cryptogrampuzzlepost #puzzles #ciphers #codes #riddles #spells #witchcraft #alchemy #ritual #magic #folkhorror #folkhorrorrevival #illustration #storytelling #mailgame #zines #selfpublishing #tarot #occult #puzzlebox #puzzlesubscription #puzzlestory #smallpress #playbymail #boardgames #chooseyourownadventure #rpg #art #roleplayinggame #comic https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIuCU-JJxI/?igshid=11k6h97llhxxn

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New little witchy mate postcard! This time it's three rat pals nosing around doing some research. I bet Willow would like this until she went all cold turkey. Buy it from my etsy or if you like get set of 6 different ones! Link in bio! #illustration #art #postcard #rat #rodent #magic #magick #occult #witchcraft #witch #witchesofinstagram #pagan #wicca #mugwort #crystal #candles #woo https://www.instagram.com/p/ByniqRmJ-A_/?igshid=a0zgwpqy5qza

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Gonna be here for a while. Send biscuits and podcast recommendations. #wip #illustration #elmtree #ink #ohright https://www.instagram.com/p/BykY2DEJg_s/?igshid=oggnavef4zte

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My contributor copies of Cryptogram Puzzle Post, issues 2.1 and 2.2 (Spring) are up and available from my Etsy Shop (link in bio). It's come out beautifully thanks to @footprintworkerscoop and I'm chuffed my cover illustrations get to be a part od this project. Details below... Created by @jack_fallows, Cryptogram Puzzle Post is a monthly bundle of interlinking puzzles, codes, ciphers, riddles, spells and illusions inspired by witchcraft and alchemy; designed to conjure an intriguing and meditative reaction in the gamer and art appreciator alike. Each issue stands alone and contains a series of numbered puzzles (i-vii). The solution to the first puzzle will give you a clue about how to solve the second and so on until you reach a final answer. Submit your answer to the e-mail to check its accuracy; or submit it with the other two envelope’s answers from this season to unlock a secret art prize. The envelopes are roughly A5-size and full-colour laser printed and the interior pages are all two-colour risograph prints. All envelopes will be packed in a standard mail envelope when orders are sent. The second of the guest-created mini series 'The Stone Leaves', which will run Mar-June 2019. This extra special season is its own stand-alone micro adventure, taking place in the Cryptogram universe but following a new character - Otto, a reclusive magic user who is coaxed out of retirement. Written and designed by Alexi Conman, the series also features cover illustrations by Steve Larder and, in this particular instalment, internal illustrations by D Newman and cover colours by Jack Fallows. As this is a stand-alone arc, it is perfect for first time readers. But seasoned readers will also be rewarded with backstory relevant to our main storyline. What will this mean for Anna's story when we return to her in June? Read to find out! #cryptogrampuzzlepost #puzzles #ciphers #codes #riddles #spells #witchcraft #alchemy #ritual #magic #folkhorror #folkhorrorrevival #illustration storytelling #mailgame #zines #selfpublishing #tarot #occult #puzzlebox #puzzlesubscription #puzzlestory #smallpress #playbymail #boardgames #escaperoom #chooseyourownadventure #rpg https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiYnQJp-mv/?igshid=10mayhu759md9

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Behold! The latest (in both senses of the word, thanks to me) contribution to @jack_fallows Cryptogram series, 'The Stone Leaves'. Cryptogram Puzzle Post is a monthly illustrated puzzle story. Each envelope contains a bundle of interlinking puzzles, codes, ciphers, riddles, spells and illusions inspired by witchcraft and alchemy. The digital version needs one small tweak and then the fine folks at @footprintworkerscoop will be printing it next week. I had loads of fun drawing this cover and Jack Fallows once again took it to another level with the colours. Just look! #cryptograms #cryptogrampuzzlepost #puzzlebox #puzzlestory #illustration #art #alchemy #occultart #occult #witchcraft #witch #puzzlesubscription #monkey #zine https://www.instagram.com/p/BxmOHXvJ01J/?igshid=1vsmif1jcj5nm

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Drew a thing for local venue/studio, JT Soar here in Nottingham. Big thanks to @vinosangre for the printing job. Available from @jtsoar if you want one - £10 for the tees (Gildan Heavy Cotton), £7 for a tote or both for £15. #alienpunx #jtsoar #punk #ufo #aliens #unexplainedphenomena #ancientaliens #iwanttobelieve #ohright https://www.instagram.com/p/BvyyPJlljy7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zkzia6vr462k

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Beyond chuffed with this collaboration with @jack_fallows, who did a banging job at colouring one of my illustrations for the cover image of Cryptogram - A monthly puzzle story put out by Jack's own inky, fair hands. This is the first of three I'm contributing to, and the initial installment of Year 3 for Cryptogram, a mini-series entitled 'The Stone Leaves'. Been pals with Jack for years so to have a hand in creating something together was an absolute joy. Expect more next month! #cryptogrampuzzlepost #cryptograms #puzzles #ciphers #codes #riddles #spells #witchcraft #alchemy #ritual #magic #folkhorror #folkhorrorrevival #illustration #storytelling #mailgame #selfpublishing #tarot #occult #puzzlebox #puzzlesubscription #puzzlestory #smallpress #playbymail #boardgames #escaperoom #chooseyourownadventure https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwvfP7pN1Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xfvopzcjerjy