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susankmann.bsky.social
Art is medicine for the soul! Creating art to breathe & calm during my #longcovid journey. Check out my online store to buy you own little bit of art calmness.
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How is everyone’s Friday been so far? Last night we tried out some Japanese supernatural cat inspired art for our zoom illustration group. How many cats do you see? #kaibyo #cat #art #illustration #drawing #artist

'Cherry in Bloom' painting by contemporary U.S impressionist style painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt #Spring

Such sad news about author LJ Smith. Her books & Christopher Pike were my obsession in my teens. I loved her Night World Series & have been patiently waiting on book 10, which should have been out over 1/4 of a century ago. I’ll still keep checking to see it its out. #RIPLJSmith

When your neighbours who are foster carers nip round with teeny tiny twin boys, to get some paint to make a footprint Mother’s Day card for their bio mum & you get to do it! So cute. #nojudgement

The beauty of nature’s inspiration is that it’s always just outside your door—waiting in the rustling leaves, the shifting clouds, and the quiet whispers of the wind. #reflection #mindfulness #selfreflection #innerpeace #dailymotivation #thoughtoftheday #deepthoughtsoftheday ##WednesdayWisdom

Wow

Silence fell like a soft snow, deep and quiet, leaving footprints only in memory. Finished my snow scene painting. #art #artist #artprints #treeartist #treeartwork #treephotography #dreams #treeart #acrylic #winter #artchallenge #arttherapy #happylittletrees #trees #frozen

The snow whispered secrets only the trees could understand. My latest work in progress. #art #artist #artprints #treeartist #treeartwork #treephotography #dreams #treeart #watercolour #winter #uksnow #snowwatch #artchallenge #arttherapy #happylittletrees #trees #frozen

A quiet promise of spring—delicate, yet resilient. ❄️✨ #Snowdrop #spring #watercolour #artist #learningcurve #workinprogress #WatercolorArt #BotanicalIllustration #FloralArt #SpringAwakening #DelicateBeauty #NatureInspired #ArtLover #FlowerPainting

So postural hypertension, had me pass out while at the office today! Terrrifed my colleagues, guess that’s one way to continue to work from home. However, the bruising is not so great. Any bubble wrap suits available? Anyone have it, have any advice? Tips? #posturalhypotension #longcovid

#SaveTheBees 🐝🌼

Tried to paint the sheer joy of daffodils. Turns out, capturing sunshine in a tube is harder than it looks. Results may vary! ☀️🌼 #daffodils #springflowers #springpainting #yellowflowers #springvibes #botanicalart #natureinspired #paintingfun #abstractflowers

Don't Miss Out! Art Clearance Sale: Limited stock and limited time only. Clearing some space for a new collection, coming soon! susankmann.com #artprints #artprintsuk #artprintsale #ArtPrintsOnline #artprintsforall #artprintsonline #artwork #artworkforsale #calming

I am just one of millions with LC/ME/CFS. I am still here, for that, I’ll always fight. I am better than where I was, but I’m still not who I was before covid. My husband, family & extended family/friends have been my safe place, my reason for fighting,

Today is #longcovidawareness day, but everyday is long covid awareness when you are living with it every day. 4 1/2 years for me, 3 of which I had to learn to breathe again, I still struggle, I still live in fear. Then there’s the brain fog which stopped me doing the writing I loved.

Don't Miss Out! Art Clearance Sale: Limited stock and limited time only. Clearing some space for a new collection, coming soon! susankmann.com #artprints #artprintsuk #artprintsale #ArtPrintsOnline #artprintsforall #artprintsonline #artwork #artworkforsale #calming #calmingvibes #NatureInspired

Throwback to some snow drops I drew for my mum a few years back. She loves snow drops & it's her birthday coming up, & the sunshine, it might just be time to give it a go, see if I've improved. What do you think? #Snowdrops #art #artideas #spring #springflowers #artjourney #throwbackthursday

It’s tough when your mind feels full and everything is swirling around at once. Sometimes, writing things down or just taking a few deep breaths can help create a little space in all the chaos.#artspace #organising #overwhelm #artsupplies #weekendvibes

I think I’m finished my new tree artwork. What do you think? Do I stop now or keep adding tree mesh? #art #artist #tree #treeart #penandink #dotart #dotartpainting #arttherapy #happylittletrees #weekendvibes

Happy #worldbookday to all the authors, illustrator, readers & book lovers. Here’s a #throwback to my Alice in Wonderland rabbit, created on our zoom illustration class. Hope you’ve had a fun day celebrating or a sneaky few chapters in a quiet moment. #WorldBookDay2025 #WBD2025 #aliceinwonderland

Be more tree - they remind us that growth takes time, strength comes from deep twisty roots, and even the smallest leaves can reach for the sky. #wordsofpeace #wordsofwisdom #quotes #quotestoliveby #wednesdaythought #wednesdaywisdom #tree

Every time I watch the news, I feel it should be a throwback to the late 80s early 90s tv show, Spitting Image. Then horrified it’s not! And repeat!

We weren’t going to have pancakes for dinner as 2 kids had football training, but it wouldn’t be the same at the weekend. So, pancakes for dinner it was. I’ve made them every year for dinner in pancake day, just a little later than normal. Pancakes make everyone smile!

Looking for some #PancakeDay inspiration? How about these? It's an 11 year old post, but still a good one! Pancake Possibilities with Warburtons: www.thebrickcastle.com/2014/02/panc... #shrovetuesday #pancakes

With spring, creeping its way in… I printed an A3 print of one of my best sellers on my wee art shop to see how it looked. I have to say I was pleased, it’s huge, crisp, clear & shiny. I have this print & more on my site. #smallbusiness #spring #cherryblossom #art #artprint

Bringing this tree to life, one line at a time. Still a work in progress, but the details are starting to take root! #PenAndInk #DrawingProcess #InkDrawing #Sketching #ArtInProgress #WorkInProgress #ArtVideo #CreativeProcess #ArtistAtWork #TraditionalArt

A sneak peak at the some work in progress, hopefully have some more done over the weekend. What plans do you have? #art #artist #artprints #treeartist #treeartwork #treeart #penandink #artchallenge #arttherapy #happylittletrees

Acrylic painting inspired by Edvard Munch's Love and Pain, also known as vampire 🧛‍♀️for last nights awesome zoom illustration class, it was a lot of fun to create. #art #edvardmunch #vampire #loveandpain #illustration #acrylic #inspiring

Bare trees remind us that even in the coldest seasons, beauty remains. #art #artist #artprints #treeartist #treeartwork #treephotography #dreams #treeart #watercolour #winter #uksnow #snowwatch #artchallenge #arttherapy #happylittletrees #trees #frozen

So the wave painting has another twist and turn, it glows in the dark. I love nighttime mode. What do you think? #Handmade #nighttimepainting #glowinthedark #glow #BeachLover #NatureArt #SoothingArt #SeaWaves #OceanArt #WavePainting #WaterArt #blacklightpaint #glowindarkpaint #AcrylicPainting

This fortnight's virus update has taken about 10 day's work to put together, and is 7,000 words. So someone has to read it... The Brick Castle: COVID-19 Coronavirus, HPAI H5N1 Avian Flu and other virus UK and World News Update 21st February 2025: www.thebrickcastle.com/2025/02/covi...

Ride the wave of the weekend, let the rhythm of relaxation wash over you! #Handmade #WallArt #Decor #BeachLover #NatureArt #SoothingArt #SeaWaves #OceanArt #WavePainting #SeascapePainting #OceanWaves #CoastalArt #WaterArt #BlueAesthetic #Art #Painting #Artist #acrylicpaintings

Join me for some Easter themed witch crafts at Bewdley Library on Saturday 12th April for the @stepintostories.bsky.social 🙂 #StepIntoStories #BewdleyFestival #kidlit #Easter #writing #crafts

Dipping my toe back in with an autumn painting I did for someone. I was a bit behind in the season, but thought it would bring some colour to your feed. #art #artist #artprints #treeartist #treeartwork #treeart #acrylic #autumn #artchallenge #arttherapy #happylittletrees

Hello, I’ve not posted for a while as I’ve been feeling overwhelmed & trying to get my head around a few more things I’ve been diagnosed with to add to my list of things that long Covid have caused. Anyway, I’ll be back to posting some art. Hugs to all who needs it.

There's nothing like a sunny day and something beautiful to look at to warm your insides. My lovely friend and talented artist @susankmann.bsky.social sent us these pictures as a gift, and they suit my house and my taste perfectly. She was spot on. #independentartist #artofbluesky #artistonbluesky