#non binary artist

[lufirel]

Starfox plush commission

[sugarcuestudios]

Power reveal!!!

Now you know our casts Traits. In Morality, people who possess traits are called Users. Users are only allowed 1 to 2 powers. Any more and the consequences are… Gruesome.

Colors don’t matter but the shade of the color does.

Anyways, next update will be a bit I have to work on ArtFight soon and my other webcomic.

For new people check out my ask blog comic @moralitycomic

[rum-inat3]

[cosmicenbyollie]

Is Ollie Haig the People's Artist?

Art Is A Freedom And Therapy That Can Communicate Stories And Emotions That We Don't Always Have The Words To Express.

Last 6 days and I’m 5th place and top 5. Hope this is the final stretch lol. I appreciate the votes y’all 😘

[meda-cat]

Happy Pride Month! 😍🌈

[lufirel]

Handmade Melanistic Red Fox plushie up for adoption in my Etsy shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4509063326/melanistic-red-fox-hand-made-stuffed?sh_rv=1&ref=shop_home_active_1&logging_key=1545680ca1e9b7f74e8bb701f0d5ce0b13feee5d%3A4509063326

[deadeyedfae]

Cancel Culture?

[harrie-leithillustration]

Spotlight On: The Fool in Fantasy

Following on from my last two posts about the symbolism and history of the fool as a character, I of course have to complete this spotlight with a shout out to my beloved Fool from Robin Hobb's epic fantasy series Realm of The Elderlings.

Reading these books was already a delight, satisfying my love of medieval history, misunderstood magic systems with tight restrictions, and deeply complex, imperfect characters. I really wasn't expecting to also come across the canonically non binary / gender fluid icon that is The Fool.

Echoing the jesters of European history, Hobb's Fool has status outside of normal societal roles. He is both an entertainer and deeply insightful, more honest than others at court, but rarely taken seriously. He is perceived as a freak by some, and treasured by others. Driving the plot forward by encouraging the main protagonist to journey into the unknown, the Fool also encompasses so much tarot symbolism it's like he's walked straight out of his own deck.

I drew this piece as an ode to how much I love this character. The joy in drawing for fantasy means I can lean on some medieval influences in fashion and patterns without having to worry too much about historical accuracy. Heraldic animals in the boarder link to different characters in the series, and the Fool's intrinsic connection to all of them.

~~~ Spotlight series This post is part of a series of spotlights on my artwork and some of the stories behind it. Search the tags leith spotlight and leith illustrates to see more of the series.

Prints Available Online You can purchase A5/A4 prints of this artwork on my website or Etsy store. (Add in the notes that you found me on tumblr for a free sticker with each purchase.)