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Sarah Smith - Nature Artwork

@doedryadart

Artist with a love of wildlife biology and ecology, primarily using oil paints. Shop, prints, and other places: https://linktr.ee/sarahsmithart

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Thank you everyone for 1,800 follows! I'll never stop thanking you for your support!

Study of a Hyena, painted with oil on canvas.

This piece sold at MFF late last year; I'm always grateful when an original finds a great home 😊

09.03.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 140 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I absolutely love being a part of Every Day Original and hope to see them grow even more! They are a wonderful online gallery that promotes community, and offers artists the opportunity to be seen by a large number of collectors. If you don’t already follow or subscribe, definitely consider it!

09.03.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To loosen up I'll also cut up some cheaper surfaces into smaller sizes and just start painting, often studies but it could be just messing around. That makes you actually start painting and it feels easier to get motivated on a larger piece, for me. Making a small draft of the final piece helps too.

09.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

YES. I try to remember that this isn't some final piece that has to be amazing, you always learn and will always get better so just do what you can on the current piece. You can always remake an old painting, or touch it up (I've done that years later).

09.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peelin

09.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 159 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Shes Gone //mixed media

17x11

#nile #crocodile

06.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 180 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Zniw Adventure anniversary artwork, with Zniw (allured by the elusive pink backpack), Agu and Popoeilo

Zniw Adventure anniversary artwork, with Zniw (allured by the elusive pink backpack), Agu and Popoeilo

Hello, new folks! Hope you like adventures and dinosaurs, because we got plenty of both here! πŸ¦•

05.01.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 241 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you~

04.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the love on this painting 😊
I should mention I do have only 2 prints left:
lostthicket.etsy.com/listing/1791...

03.03.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the love on this painting 😊
I should mention I do have only 2 prints left:
lostthicket.etsy.com/listing/1791...

03.03.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β˜ οΈπŸ’œ

03.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, appreciate it!

03.03.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

QRP with your skull art.

02.03.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 172 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 12
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Hi! Here’s my painting of an alpine meadow titled β€œSymbiosis”

Crafted after observing a favorite meadow in the MHNF in OR. for a couple of seasons.

Most of my pieces are a well researched labor of love. Because of AuDHD, I have to be REALLY compelled to follow through!

#artsky #animalart #frogart

26.02.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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the demon's parlor - 2020 #surrealism #popsurrealism #sculpture #handmade #mixedmedia #ooak #noai #airdryingclay #polymerclay #art #artwork #ellenjewett #botanical #slowart #maximalism #wabisabi #sculpture #crocodile

06.11.2025 02:01 πŸ‘ 92 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A tiny sculpture of a betta fish with bright red fins and a purple body.

A tiny sculpture of a betta fish with bright red fins and a purple body.

sprite's repose - 2025 #surrealism #popsurrealism #sculpture #handmade #mixedmedia #ooak #noai #airdryingclay #polymerclay #art #artwork #ellenjewett #botanical #slowart #maximalism #wabisabi #sculpture #betta #miniature #fish

25.02.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital sketch study of 2 birds, black cheeked love birds sitting on a branch.

Digital sketch study of 2 birds, black cheeked love birds sitting on a branch.

February 2026 #BirdWhisperer project bird is the Black Cheeked LovebirdπŸ’š

#Bird #BirdArt #birdartist #ornithology #SciArt #NatureArt #WildlifeArt #lovebird #bskyart

25.02.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 354 πŸ” 80 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
Two Black-cheeked Lovebirds perched on a thin branch against a green background. They have mostly green plumage, although the tops of their heads are red, their cheeks are black and they have a bright orange patch just below their throats. They have vibrant red beaks. They're nestled against each other and one is nibbling at the other's beak.

Two Black-cheeked Lovebirds perched on a thin branch against a green background. They have mostly green plumage, although the tops of their heads are red, their cheeks are black and they have a bright orange patch just below their throats. They have vibrant red beaks. They're nestled against each other and one is nibbling at the other's beak.

15x15cm gouache painting of a pair of Black-Cheeked Lovebirds for the February 2026 #BirdWhisperer challenge.

Reference photo credit: Bernhard Jaeck

#gouache #BirdArt #Art

25.02.2026 05:41 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful, you capture their color and patterns so well!

25.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw thank you. 😊

25.02.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’œπŸͺΆ

25.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The colors are actually quite pretty, in the Condor there's a soft gradient from pinks to yellows and even purples.

25.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Another small Condor oil painting. "Ugly" vulture heads are fun to paint!

24.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 234 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

24.02.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They kind of are, and their mouths end so far in front of their eyes. Thanks!

24.02.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same!

24.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Another small Condor oil painting. "Ugly" vulture heads are fun to paint!

24.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 234 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
Small painting of a Condor perched on a ledge facing right, with a blue background.

Small painting of a Condor perched on a ledge facing right, with a blue background.

Small painting of a Condor from behind, with wings outstretched. It's walking on a high rocky ridge, with a simplified landscape.

Small painting of a Condor from behind, with wings outstretched. It's walking on a high rocky ridge, with a simplified landscape.

Two studies of California Condors! Oil paint on 5.5x8.5" paper. Amazing bird with a nearly 10 foot wingspan.
#sciart #oilpainting #birds

23.02.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 110 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Small painting of a Condor perched on a ledge facing right, with a blue background.

Small painting of a Condor perched on a ledge facing right, with a blue background.

Small painting of a Condor from behind, with wings outstretched. It's walking on a high rocky ridge, with a simplified landscape.

Small painting of a Condor from behind, with wings outstretched. It's walking on a high rocky ridge, with a simplified landscape.

Two studies of California Condors! Oil paint on 5.5x8.5" paper. Amazing bird with a nearly 10 foot wingspan.
#sciart #oilpainting #birds

23.02.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 110 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Beautiful!

23.02.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0