Jess Lancaster Design | nature artist

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Jess Lancaster Design

Hello!

Welcome to Jess Lancaster Design, home of original artwork by Jessica Lancaster! My work seeks to capture the beauty of our natural world by exploring color, shape and a merging of flora and fauna.

Come with me to a world of whimsical creatures, colorful creations, and childlike wonder!

a painting of a hedgehog covered in leaves

a shadowbox with a polymer clay moth painted like a deathshead moth

Come with me on a walk in the woods…

The rain fell softly on the canopy but all I could feel was gratefulness for the trees above protecting me.
As I walked, the ground trodden beneath my feet, made barely a sound.
All around, the sound of birds, along with the pitter patter of the rain and the occasional gentle murmur of water over fallen branches, carried me through the dense woods.
I marveled in the beauty of it all and wondered how we had strayed so far from being at one with nature…all in the name of “progress”.
I breathed slowly in and out, continuing on my way, and felt at home.

JL 5/7/25

Come with me on a walk in the woods…

The rain fell softly on the canopy but all I could feel was gratefulness for the trees above protecting me.
As I walked, the ground trodden beneath my feet, made barely a sound.
All around, the sound of birds, along with the pitter patter of the rain and the occasional gentle murmur of water over fallen branches, carried me through the dense woods.
I marveled in the beauty of it all and wondered how we had strayed so far from being at one with nature…all in the name of “progress”.
I breathed slowly in and out, continuing on my way, and felt at home.

JL 5/7/25

A little late posting, but this bear went home with a lovely couple (that also bought a moth painting the year before) during Anderson Soirée. This is probably one of my favorites I’ve done so far and I’m really flattered and excited that they wanted to add more of my art to their home!! 😊🥰
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#bearpainting #bearart #bearstagram #barenecessities

A little late posting, but this bear went home with a lovely couple (that also bought a moth painting the year before) during Anderson Soirée. This is probably one of my favorites I’ve done so far and I’m really flattered and excited that they wanted to add more of my art to their home!! 😊🥰
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#bearpainting #bearart #bearstagram #barenecessities

Hope everyone had a hoppy Easter yesterday! 🐰💐
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#rabbitlovers #hoppyeaster #hophop

Hope everyone had a hoppy Easter yesterday! 🐰💐
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#rabbitlovers #hoppyeaster #hophop

First painting of 2025 ✅

#raccoonlover #raccoonart #raccoons #animalartist

First painting of 2025 ✅

#raccoonlover #raccoonart #raccoons #animalartist

Highly recommend making your own Valentine’s card. 😊🥜🍇
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#valentinesdaycards #pbandj #youandme #pbj

Highly recommend making your own Valentine’s card. 😊🥜🍇
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#valentinesdaycards #pbandj #youandme #pbj

Nala, aka Po-ta-to, aka Sweet Potato, aka Tater Tot, aka Tater Tot Nacho Bar!! 🥔 You’ve been in our lives for 6 months now and I’m so happy to say we made the right choice in bringing you home. I can’t imagine not having you as part of our family. We love you, even though you bite sometimes. 😂☺️

#petportraitsofinstagram #pugstagram #puglove #sweetpotato #pugtato

Nala, aka Po-ta-to, aka Sweet Potato, aka Tater Tot, aka Tater Tot Nacho Bar!! 🥔 You’ve been in our lives for 6 months now and I’m so happy to say we made the right choice in bringing you home. I can’t imagine not having you as part of our family. We love you, even though you bite sometimes. 😂☺️

#petportraitsofinstagram #pugstagram #puglove #sweetpotato #pugtato

I haven’t drawn on my iPad in ages, but I really wanted to do this little mushroom cottage. I still prefer traditional media, but I think this turned out cute! What do you think??

#mushroomcore #cottagecore #mushlove #cottagecoreaesthetic

I haven’t drawn on my iPad in ages, but I really wanted to do this little mushroom cottage. I still prefer traditional media, but I think this turned out cute! What do you think??

#mushroomcore #cottagecore #mushlove #cottagecoreaesthetic

Trying to set up an e-commerce website be like…😅😂

#sendhalp #sendchocolate #smallbusinessowner #smallbizlife

Trying to set up an e-commerce website be like…😅😂

#sendhalp #sendchocolate #smallbusinessowner #smallbizlife

Here’s another custom project I completed, back in 2023. The client requested little nests with eggs representing the gift recipient’s children. I loved creating these with watercolor - such a cute gift!

#watercolorartist #givethegiftofart #artgifts #watercolorillustration #watercolorartwork

Here’s another custom project I completed, back in 2023. The client requested little nests with eggs representing the gift recipient’s children. I loved creating these with watercolor - such a cute gift!

#watercolorartist #givethegiftofart #artgifts #watercolorillustration #watercolorartwork

Hello out there! Finally Christmas is over so I can share this custom painting I did for a client as a Christmas gift for their stepmom who loves horses. I was so thrilled to have someone request a painting “in my style”. What an honor! 🥰

#horsepainting #customartwork #horselover #horsesofinstagram #horseart

Hello out there! Finally Christmas is over so I can share this custom painting I did for a client as a Christmas gift for their stepmom who loves horses. I was so thrilled to have someone request a painting “in my style”. What an honor! 🥰

#horsepainting #customartwork #horselover #horsesofinstagram #horseart

It’s the MOST WONDERFUL TIME of the year! 🫠😵‍💫😂

#artistsoninstagram #artistproblems #tappedout

It’s the MOST WONDERFUL TIME of the year! 🫠😵‍💫😂

#artistsoninstagram #artistproblems #tappedout

Just a few of the lovely things you can find at the link in my bio! 🎄📚🎅🏻

#christmasgiftideas #booklover #bookmarkshop #mushroomlover #mushroomart #christmasornament

Just a few of the lovely things you can find at the link in my bio! 🎄📚🎅🏻

#christmasgiftideas #booklover #bookmarkshop #mushroomlover #mushroomart #christmasornament

New notepad design! ICYMI in my stories, I introduced this new notepad to my s h o p. Perfect size for jotting down reminders, a quick grocery list, or even a note to Santa! 🎅🏻 📝

#notepads #ginkgo #ginkgotree #ginkgobiloba #shoppinglist #lettertosanta #notetoself

New notepad design! ICYMI in my stories, I introduced this new notepad to my s h o p. Perfect size for jotting down reminders, a quick grocery list, or even a note to Santa! 🎅🏻 📝

#notepads #ginkgo #ginkgotree #ginkgobiloba #shoppinglist #lettertosanta #notetoself

An afternoon greeting…🌞🐸🐰🦊
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#frogart #frogsofinstagram #rabbitlovers #rabbitart #foxart #quietmoments #cozyvibes

An afternoon greeting…🌞🐸🐰🦊
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#frogart #frogsofinstagram #rabbitlovers #rabbitart #foxart #quietmoments #cozyvibes

This “Scowling Owl” as I called him, found a home this weekend at Browse & Stroll. 💜💚🩵
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#owlart #owlsofinstagram #owlsoftheday #owllover #owlartwork #loveowls

This “Scowling Owl” as I called him, found a home this weekend at Browse & Stroll. 💜💚🩵
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#owlart #owlsofinstagram #owlsoftheday #owllover #owlartwork #loveowls

If this is your vibe…👀📚✨
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#bookstagram #booklover #booksofinstagram #bookobsessed #bookaesthetic #bookshelf

If this is your vibe…👀📚✨
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#bookstagram #booklover #booksofinstagram #bookobsessed #bookaesthetic #bookshelf

I know lots of people are already in Christmas decorating mode, but I’m still over here feeling fall. 🍂🍄💛
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#bookmarkpainting #booklover #bookstagram #bookmarksofinstagram #bookworms

I know lots of people are already in Christmas decorating mode, but I’m still over here feeling fall. 🍂🍄💛
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#bookmarkpainting #booklover #bookstagram #bookmarksofinstagram #bookworms

I realize I never shared this moth painting that I completed back in April! This little moth was perched on our fence one day, so I snapped a few shots to save for later. (⬅️ for pics) I think he looks pretty heroic or maybe he’s just enjoying the wind in his wings. 😊🧡
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#mothart #mothsofinstagram #moths #mothsandbutterflies #moth

I realize I never shared this moth painting that I completed back in April! This little moth was perched on our fence one day, so I snapped a few shots to save for later. (⬅️ for pics) I think he looks pretty heroic or maybe he’s just enjoying the wind in his wings. 😊🧡
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#mothart #mothsofinstagram #moths #mothsandbutterflies #moth

All of these paintings found new homes this past Saturday at @greerartsandeats 🍄. It was such a busy day, and despite the brief interlude of rain, such a great event! One of my goals for this year was to do “bigger” shows and I’m so glad I took the leap! ✨
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#lifeofanartist #mushroomaesthetic #mushroomlover #mushroomart #mushlove

All of these paintings found new homes this past Saturday at @greerartsandeats 🍄. It was such a busy day, and despite the brief interlude of rain, such a great event! One of my goals for this year was to do “bigger” shows and I’m so glad I took the leap! ✨
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#lifeofanartist #mushroomaesthetic #mushroomlover #mushroomart #mushlove

Finally put a sticker on my favorite water bottle.
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#armadillos #armadillos #stickerartist #stickerart #stickeraddict

Finally put a sticker on my favorite water bottle.
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#armadillos #armadillos #stickerartist #stickerart #stickeraddict

Bringing back an oldie - Miss Greta is still available and looking for a home to haunt this Halloween or all year long! 👻🐍

#halloweenart #spookyart #spookyaesthetic #skullart #belladonna #snakelovers

Bringing back an oldie - Miss Greta is still available and looking for a home to haunt this Halloween or all year long! 👻🐍

#halloweenart #spookyart #spookyaesthetic #skullart #belladonna #snakelovers

Lil close up of this castle door painting. Or does it lead to a secret garden? Or a labyrinth? So many possibilities…🧚‍♂️🧌🚪
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#labyrinth #secretgarden #fantasyartist #magicdoor #castles #gardengate #fairycoreaesthetic

Lil close up of this castle door painting. Or does it lead to a secret garden? Or a labyrinth? So many possibilities…🧚‍♂️🧌🚪
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#labyrinth #secretgarden #fantasyartist #magicdoor #castles #gardengate #fairycoreaesthetic

Making old designs new again - new blank notecards! ✨🙂
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#Notecards #stationarylover #stationarydesign #carddesign #animalartist

Making old designs new again - new blank notecards! ✨🙂
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#Notecards #stationarylover #stationarydesign #carddesign #animalartist

Finally! A magical little door has emerged from what was once an oops moment. Maybe it was attending my first Renaissance Fair this past weekend, or maybe it was just my lack of creativity this summer, but however it came about, this adorable castle door is complete. 😅

#renaissancefaire #fairydoor #magicalart #fairycoreaesthetic #fairytale

Finally! A magical little door has emerged from what was once an oops moment. Maybe it was attending my first Renaissance Fair this past weekend, or maybe it was just my lack of creativity this summer, but however it came about, this adorable castle door is complete. 😅

#renaissancefaire #fairydoor #magicalart #fairycoreaesthetic #fairytale

Armadillo Part Deux 🌺 It’s giving grandma muu-muu vibes, right?? Like she’s going to invite you in for a cuppa… I love her. 😁

#armadillo #armadillos #muumuu #animalartist #oldladygang #animalsdressedashumans

Armadillo Part Deux 🌺 It’s giving grandma muu-muu vibes, right?? Like she’s going to invite you in for a cuppa… I love her. 😁

#armadillo #armadillos #muumuu #animalartist #oldladygang #animalsdressedashumans

Should I share more personal things on here? Seems like the rules don’t apply anymore or are there are no rules. 🤪 #pugloversclub #ilovemypug #pugmom #pugpuppy #pugstagram

Should I share more personal things on here? Seems like the rules don’t apply anymore or are there are no rules. 🤪 #pugloversclub #ilovemypug #pugmom #pugpuppy #pugstagram

“No one’s going to buy that. It’s too red.” - my son. 🤣

If you’re in need of an art critique, I highly recommend children. They don’t hold back. 😂😂😂

“No one’s going to buy that. It’s too red.” - my son. 🤣

If you’re in need of an art critique, I highly recommend children. They don’t hold back. 😂😂😂

A little slice of our summer. 😎💦🍉 Not a lot of time for art, but there were good trips and time spent with friends, birthdays to celebrate, lots of swimming & video games, the loss of our old lady pug Molly, the welcoming of our new pug Nala, and finally getting back to creating! Happy to be back in a routine, but missing those lazy summer days.

A little slice of our summer. 😎💦🍉 Not a lot of time for art, but there were good trips and time spent with friends, birthdays to celebrate, lots of swimming & video games, the loss of our old lady pug Molly, the welcoming of our new pug Nala, and finally getting back to creating! Happy to be back in a routine, but missing those lazy summer days.

Just the latest in my series of leafy animals…🍃🐻

Just the latest in my series of leafy animals…🍃🐻

Hi there! I know I’m a little late, but I did want to wish everyone a happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤎🖤 Sending you all lots of love and hugs! 🌈💖

Hi there! I know I’m a little late, but I did want to wish everyone a happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤎🖤 Sending you all lots of love and hugs! 🌈💖

Cranked out some new bookmarks in preparation for my upcoming markets. Swipe ➡️ to see where I’ll be later this month! 🖼️ 📚

Cranked out some new bookmarks in preparation for my upcoming markets. Swipe ➡️ to see where I’ll be later this month! 🖼️ 📚

When you love painting, but aren’t always in love with what you paint…😅😂

Just a little silly reel for your Friday! Have a good weekend folks! 🥸
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#sillyreels #artistproblems #artistlife #artisthustle #arthumor #sillyart

When you love painting, but aren’t always in love with what you paint…😅😂

Just a little silly reel for your Friday! Have a good weekend folks! 🥸
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#sillyreels #artistproblems #artistlife #artisthustle #arthumor #sillyart

“Well Clarice, have the lambs stopped screaming?” 😈 (If you don’t know the reference, we can’t be friends. 😆)

I don’t think I ever shared this on the grid! This Death’s head hawk-moth was sculpted from polymer clay and then painted in acrylic. I really enjoy the process of making these pieces even if it is a bit tedious at times!

“Well Clarice, have the lambs stopped screaming?” 😈 (If you don’t know the reference, we can’t be friends. 😆)

I don’t think I ever shared this on the grid! This Death’s head hawk-moth was sculpted from polymer clay and then painted in acrylic. I really enjoy the process of making these pieces even if it is a bit tedious at times!

It’s always exciting when someone wants my work for their home, and I’m happy to say that this moth found a home with a lovely couple at Soirée this weekend! 😊🩵🦋

It’s always exciting when someone wants my work for their home, and I’m happy to say that this moth found a home with a lovely couple at Soirée this weekend! 😊🩵🦋

I guess you could say I’ve been on a moth and butterfly kick lately…💙🤍✨

I guess you could say I’ve been on a moth and butterfly kick lately…💙🤍✨

The blue and orange never quite sat right with me, so I gave this little butterfly a glow up! ✨✨✨ I like her much better now, hbu?? 🙂

The blue and orange never quite sat right with me, so I gave this little butterfly a glow up! ✨✨✨ I like her much better now, hbu?? 🙂

New moth sticker coming with me this weekend to market! 🩵
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#mothsofinstagram #mothlove #lepidoptera #mothsandbutterflies #stickershop

New moth sticker coming with me this weekend to market! 🩵
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#mothsofinstagram #mothlove #lepidoptera #mothsandbutterflies #stickershop

Felt like painting some ginkgo leaves, so I did. 😌
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#ginkgo #ginkgobiloba #tinyart #leaflover #springleaves

Felt like painting some ginkgo leaves, so I did. 😌
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#ginkgo #ginkgobiloba #tinyart #leaflover #springleaves

Foreeehhhver and a day is how long it took me to complete all these tiny vials. 😅
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#mushroomlover #mushroomart #curiosities #fairywings #fairycore

Foreeehhhver and a day is how long it took me to complete all these tiny vials. 😅
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#mushroomlover #mushroomart #curiosities #fairywings #fairycore

Finally had an idea for sharing my most recent moth art, inspired by Spanish moon moths! Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, and I have ideas for a few more!
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#mothsofinstagram #spanishmoonmoth #mothlove #lepidoptera #mothart

Finally had an idea for sharing my most recent moth art, inspired by Spanish moon moths! Pretty pleased with how this one turned out, and I have ideas for a few more!
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#mothsofinstagram #spanishmoonmoth #mothlove #lepidoptera #mothart

New sticker alert!! 🚨 I just can’t resist - it’s like having a mini piece of art that you can slap on your water bottle, in a journal or decorate your belongings with. Where do you put your stickers??
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#stickerapp #stickerslap #owlsofinstagram #squirrels #stickerart

New sticker alert!! 🚨 I just can’t resist - it’s like having a mini piece of art that you can slap on your water bottle, in a journal or decorate your belongings with. Where do you put your stickers??
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#stickerapp #stickerslap #owlsofinstagram #squirrels #stickerart

Happy Monday - let’s dive right into the week with an incredibly vulnerable post shall we? 😅 I think listening to Brené Brown is affecting me, lol.

But seriously, how do you combat loneliness? Do you reach out to friends? Do you turn inward even more? Is this even something that you struggle with? Leave me a comment below and let’s talk about it. 👇🏼🗣️
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#vulnerability #lonelyartist #lonelinessthoughts✨ #loneliness #artistthoughts

Happy Monday - let’s dive right into the week with an incredibly vulnerable post shall we? 😅 I think listening to Brené Brown is affecting me, lol.

But seriously, how do you combat loneliness? Do you reach out to friends? Do you turn inward even more? Is this even something that you struggle with? Leave me a comment below and let’s talk about it. 👇🏼🗣️
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#vulnerability #lonelyartist #lonelinessthoughts✨ #loneliness #artistthoughts

“Owl” be watching you 👀🦉. As if you give a hoot. Ok, time to put my “talons” to better use and get back to making art. Seriously though, where are my birds of a feather who enjoy making bad puns? Raise your hand 🙋🏻‍♀️😆
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#birdlovers #owlsofinstagram #owllovers #owlart #badpuns #sillyjokes

“Owl” be watching you 👀🦉. As if you give a hoot. Ok, time to put my “talons” to better use and get back to making art. Seriously though, where are my birds of a feather who enjoy making bad puns? Raise your hand 🙋🏻‍♀️😆
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#birdlovers #owlsofinstagram #owllovers #owlart #badpuns #sillyjokes

Tiny mushroom jar! 🍄✨ I repurposed these vials from a DIY whiskey kit I gave my husband that didn’t quite pan out. I have about 6 more to play around with, and I think I might try making some tiny wings to go in a couple. 🦋 We’ll see how it works out!
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#mushroomart #mushroomlove #curio #specimens #witchvibes

Tiny mushroom jar! 🍄✨ I repurposed these vials from a DIY whiskey kit I gave my husband that didn’t quite pan out. I have about 6 more to play around with, and I think I might try making some tiny wings to go in a couple. 🦋 We’ll see how it works out!
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#mushroomart #mushroomlove #curio #specimens #witchvibes

Doing my best David Attenborough impression. 😆 In other news, squirrel stickers are here!! 😁
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#squirrellover #squirrels #squirrelsofinstagram #davidattenborough #natureartist #funnyanimalvideos

Doing my best David Attenborough impression. 😆 In other news, squirrel stickers are here!! 😁
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#squirrellover #squirrels #squirrelsofinstagram #davidattenborough #natureartist #funnyanimalvideos

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a little throwback to a card I made for my Valentine, aka my hubs. Today marks 19 years of being together! ❤️🥰🐻
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#happyvalentinesday❤️ #homemadecards #loveday❤️ #poohbear #poohloveshoney #winniethepooh

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a little throwback to a card I made for my Valentine, aka my hubs. Today marks 19 years of being together! ❤️🥰🐻
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#happyvalentinesday❤️ #homemadecards #loveday❤️ #poohbear #poohloveshoney #winniethepooh

Here’s a little something I did just for funsies last month. Hoping that maybe it’ll encourage me to read more! I’m usually a slow reader since I only read at night and it makes me sleepy. 😴😅 How ‘bout you? Do you read?
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#archerandolivenotebook #readingjournal #readmorebooks #bujospread #journalideas

Here’s a little something I did just for funsies last month. Hoping that maybe it’ll encourage me to read more! I’m usually a slow reader since I only read at night and it makes me sleepy. 😴😅 How ‘bout you? Do you read?
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#archerandolivenotebook #readingjournal #readmorebooks #bujospread #journalideas

Dancing this one off my desk and into my growing leafy animal series! 💃🏻🦉🍂 I loved getting to paint another owl - I have several more I’d like to do as well! On to the next animal!!
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#owlart #owllovers #owlpainting #greyowl #greatgreyowl #natureartist

Dancing this one off my desk and into my growing leafy animal series! 💃🏻🦉🍂 I loved getting to paint another owl - I have several more I’d like to do as well! On to the next animal!!
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#owlart #owllovers #owlpainting #greyowl #greatgreyowl #natureartist

Not me, realizing I never shared these new bookmarks…👀🙈😅
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#booklovers #bookmarksofinstagram #bookmarkshop #booklovergift #bookstagram

Not me, realizing I never shared these new bookmarks…👀🙈😅
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#booklovers #bookmarksofinstagram #bookmarkshop #booklovergift #bookstagram

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