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Susie Batsford - Illustration, Art & Pattern Design
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Handpainted folk floral design in rich reds and greens with the text "Welcome to my Blog," created by Susie Batsford of The Illustrarium.

"This photo captures my creative process behind an anthropomorphic giraffe in Tudor clothing. It shows the initial painted sketch with carefully selected color swatches, alongside the working version of the final piece. Each element reflects the rich details and whimsical charm that define my artwork."

There's No Time Like The Present.

January 3, 2016

I've been procrastinating for months on beginning my blog, but today I read something that resonated with me, by Eckhart Tolle: "Always say 'Yes' to the present moment... surrender to what is.  Say 'Yes' and see what happens...".

It seems as though where I am now is as good a place as any to start, so here is what I am currently working on, an anthropomorphic giraffe in Tudor costume.  Combining three of my great passions; history, nature and art...

In African Animals, Animals in Clothes, Anthropomorphic, Fine Art, Illustration Degree, Paintings, Watercolour Painting, Work in Progress
← African Leopard in Historical ArmourIn the beginning →

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