Welcome to the creepy cute world of artist Jo Hards I am a self representing artist, based on a narrowboat in South Wales, on the threshold between the human…
7:12290 views · 1mo ago · 7:12
Sit back, relax and watch a little of my process, creating my original acrylic painting 'Queen of Crows' inspired by The Morrigan, Goddess of sovereignty and Queen of the battlefield. In Irish folklore, the Great Queen transforms into a crow, terrifying her enemies, proclaiming victory, and foretelling loss.
11:02116 views · 6mo ago · 11:02
When I dreamed of a magical spider with a moon and stars on it's back, I knew I wanted to paint it. Now I'm finally bringing my dream spider to life in acrylics, but what's the meaning behind this curious little creature? ... and how do I feel about real life spiders, living so close to nature on a canal boat?
9:55156 views · 6mo ago · 9:55
A springtime woodland walk got me thinking about the magical creatures who might live secretly in the forest among the bluebells. Join me in my narrowboat art studio, as I paint a whimsical night-time forest scene with a host of ghostly tree dwelling forest spirits
7:3486 views · 6mo ago · 7:34
Join me as I rediscover my love of acrylic painting after specialising in textile art for many years. In this video, I'm painting a ghostly figure emerging from a dark forest. She started as the ghost of an idea, but where will she lead us?
8:36204 views · 6mo ago · 8:36
What if we made a decision to let go, to let all the competing voices fade into the background and trust in our own ability to find the right path? What if we listened to our own inner voice? This painting tells a story about trees... or ghosts, or maybe it’s about the human experience of facing change
6:2335 views · 6mo ago · 6:23
If you’ve ever looked up at the full moon on a clear night and felt a deep sense of longing for a distant past you can’t quite remember, this painting is for you. Today, I'm painting a ghostly nature spirit basking in the glow of the full moon, but what does this new cycle mean for me as an artist?
5:35230 views · 1y ago · 5:35
From shy autistic kid, to boat dwelling artist, I've always felt like a lone magpie, picking up shiny rocks along the way. The one thing that's always carried me through the darker time of year is my love of art, and creating things for the other magpies out there.
10:55483 views · 1y ago · 10:55
Being a textile doll artist online, in a world of AI generated images, feels hard right now. With summer just a distant memory, and the weather turning cold and dark, I was in danger of hitting burnout. So, to cure the October blues, I decided to make a creepy cute miniature crow!
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7:35190 views · 1y ago · 7:35
Join me as I temporarily ditch the sewing machine and pick up my paint brushes to create a button eyed mermaid in ink and watercolour See what art I currently have for sale here Here's where you can find some of the items I used in this video
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8:57123 views · 1y ago · 8:57
Today, I'm burning an original illustration I spent a week creating. If you've ever felt frustrated with your art, this video is for you! Music courtesy of Epidemic sound - Find the perfect music for your videos with a 30 day free trial (paid link)
9:52123 views · 1y ago · 9:52
Today, I'm creating a cute illustration of a moon gazing hare, so grab a cuppa and join me as I experiment with Derwent Inktense and chat about the challenges of learning new art materials. Find original illustrations and prints here
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5:17114 views · 2y ago · 5:17
Ever since I was a child I've had a complicated relationship with crows, but whenever there's change in my life, I always find myself painting corvids. Today, I'm creating colourful illustration of three crows called Morrigan Macha and Badb, and chatting about the ways these feathered fiends have shown up at various points in my life.
13:181.9K views · 2y ago · 13:18
When you're an artist working in any creative field for a long time, you see a lot of change. You grow, you evolve, and you walk a tightrope between expressing yourself authentically and creating something that other people value and want to buy ... and that's not always easy! So, how do you know when it's time to move on and do something different?
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