#sundaygnomedays

[rachelillustrates]

A little bit of #orctober catchup 💫 (though technically I am not behind yet, since I had two days where I posted two #orcs in one drawing *fistbumps self*) It has been a very stressful week, one of our kitties has been very ill since Tuesday BUT has started to improve in the last couple of days, so I'm letting myself be a little hopeful and catch up a bit on posting (that means a new page of #tockthegnome for #sundaygnomedays tomorrow, too, dear readers!). I feel like this #orc is channeling that release, a bit, through that #hagstone and into #stars. Very grateful for the patience of all who follow my work, for all the well wishes we've recieved for our Mister Orpheus, and above all grateful that he is still with us 😽💕 If you're a pet parent too, give your furbabies an extra hug for me tonight, okay? ~~~ #orctober2020 #fae #faerie #pencildrawing #traditionalart #fantasyart #magic #hope #drawingchallenge #artchallenge ~~~~~~~ Image description in alt. text. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvr7m2DFiU/?igshid=10khhrt2s4f1n

[rachelillustrates]

Once again and always #sundaygnomedays 💗 Feeling very solid in my connection to the f #fae today – and though this was drawn a few weeks ago, it’s resonating with me a lot at this moment, as it shares a lot of colors with my rendition of the Great Glyph of the Sidhe (swipe to see!). More on the Great Glyph available in John Matthews’ “The Sidhe: Wisdom from the Celtic Otherworld.” (Which I highly recommend, it’s been essential to my own Faerie path 🖤) As scary as things are right now, and as much as some of us are grieving, I hope the day blesses you with Love and peace however you can receive them. ~~~*Also, #tockthegnome fans – keep an eye on my fees this evening, for a new page drops at 8pm today!*~~~ #faerie #gnome #gnomewoman #gnomesofinstagram #spiritual #devotional #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #bodypositive #sizepositive #earthelement #earthspirit #acorns #tree #leaves #roots #greatglyph #greatglyphofthesidhe #johnmatthews ~~~~~~~ Image description: first slide, a pencil drawing in soft pinks and greens of a plump Gnome woman, cradling an armful of acorns. Her long, loose hair is growing small leaves, and a similar pattern of leaves adorns her hat, with some floating off of the hat and off the top of the page. She looks melancholy, but sweet, surrounded protectively by a semicircle of dark green roots behind her. Second slide, a photo of the Great Glyph of the Sidhe as described by John Matthew's, set among a pagan faerie altar with several Gnome and faerie statues. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAllkgzDlui/?igshid=tswv9p8brmrf

[rachelillustrates]

Sunday Gnomedays 5-3-20 ~ Google Gnomes

Google recently re-released (or re-promoted, I thought it had been taken down but I might be wrong) their Gnome Toss game, originally posted June 10th, 2018 in celebration of Garden Gnomes and their original creation in Thuringia, Germany.

Firstly, OH MY HEART YAY IT'S BACK. And secondly, I couldn't resist drawing my two favorite Gnomes from the game, this time around. Many thanks to Gerben Steenks for designing them, and to everyone who worked on the game!!

Warms this quarantined Gnome's heart, to get to play it again, for sure 💚

(And if you haven't played it, click the bolded link above to check it out!! A lot of the design work, for the characters and the world, is posted there too!)

~~~

Patreon ~ Etsy ~ Ko-fi

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #sundaygnomedays , #mothersday edition!! Firstly, featuring Tock from #tockthegnome with her mother, Navette Corrigan, in honor of all mothers everywhere 💗 And secondly, swipe for some #giftart - something for my own mother @peglet13 featuring her beloved Moose (representing her) and a small Gnome (representing me!). The flowers are #narcissus , her birth flower (December) - And something for my mother-in-law @mommatwigknitter featuring her beloved bats (including three offscreen to indicate her two birth children and myself). 💐 #happymothersday to them and all other mothers, this day and all days. However/whoever makes up your family, and whatever circumstances are for you and yours right now, I hope you’re feeling loved and full of togetherness.💐 #mothersdaygift #mothersday2020 #mother #daughter #gnomes #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #bonusart #steampunk #victorian #bodypositive #sizepositive #moose #flowers #bat #bats #queen #hearts #traditionalart #fantasyart ~~~~~~~ Image description in alt. text. https://www.instagram.com/p/CABeNoijvYZ/?igshid=c2z8tbu1luc

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #sundaygnomedays everyone!! This one absolutely inspired by and drawn amongst my notes from some of the wonderful @changelingartist #changelingcon panels I attended this weekend. Special shoutouts to my friends @maeganccreates and @thedreamwood for making me aware it was going on, the whole collective for putting it on in the first place, and @amandamakepeace (also of @earthritualart ) for her Friday night panel that really resonated with me. As for this #gnome - she seems to harken back to the ancient past of the #tockthegnome Queendom, thus being an ancestor of Queen Arella and her progeny, Queen Adamine (who is currently in power). More on them and more backstory always available on my Patreon, link is in my bio. #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #backstory #gnomequeen #fairyqueen #gnomesarefaeriestoo #convention #inspiration #pencildrawing #comics #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #bonusart #bonusmaterial ~~~~~~~ Image description: a plump Gnome woman is drawn in pencil on white paper among many scribbley notes. Her hat includes a crown at its base, the points of which are fashioned to look almost like leaves, slightly rounded and organic. Her gown has long sleeves that are poofed out at her shoulders but tighter down to her elbow, where they flare out to flow down to her wrists. Her bodice is simple, a straight line cut across her bosom for the neckline, a simple brooch placed there, while her full, round skirt has two layers, the top one split open in front to show the layer underneath. Her shoulder length, wavy hair is loose in front, framing her face, while the rest is bundled up in a cloth and jeweled pins to hold it up under her hat. She looks stern, slightly sad but smiles with a bit of hope. Her right arm crosses her middle section, holding herself there, while her left hangs limp at her side. Her left hand loosely holds a long stemmed flower that resembles a pine cone or an artichoke, its blossom large and wide, hanging downward toward her skirts. A small pair of simple faerie wings stretch behind and over her shoulders, clearly springing from her back but not physically attached by the linework. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LNZuEDdEE/?igshid=13nyizllhjls1

[rachelillustrates]

Sunday Gnomedays 4-26-20 ❤ Featuring Tock of “Tock the Gnome,” and an important message!

“Remember Your Sovereignty.” By which I don’t mean that we’re all literal royalty. I mean sovereignty in the sense that we are all in charge of ourselves, and able to – allowed to – love and care for ourselves.

A LOT of external stuff is going on that we have no control over, and I know in my case I don’t really have control over all my internal stuff, either. My depression and destructive/obsessive thoughts have been running a gauntlet all over my head at random moments, lately. I can’t stop those thoughts from starting – BUT, I can choose where I put my energy in response. I can choose what to try to believe. About myself, about the world in general. Everything.

So for me, that means:

🌼 Doing kind things for myself, and trying to think of myself kindly.

🌼 Choosing the kind, optimistic option whenever I can.

🌼 Letting myself work on projects that are important to me – AND honoring commitments I’ve taken, as best I can.

🌼 If I fail at any of that, forgiving myself as quickly as I can and trying again the next day.

🌼 Letting myself be imperfect.

🌼 Remembering (as best I can) that my sovereignty – my divinity – comes from my connection to the Universe (we are all made of star stuff), that I am worthy and Loved, no matter what’s going on.

And by doing that, I get to bring that Love to others and encourage them to recognize their own sovereignty. The brighter we shine, the more light we shine on others. You know?

Sending you all much, much Love and wishes for self care. We’re in this together. And you’re awesome. If you can’t believe that yourself, please believe that I believe it.

~~~

Patreon ~ Etsy ~ Ko-fi

[rachelillustrates]

#sundaygnomedays time 🖤 #gnome #gnomesofinstagram #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #gnomesarefaeriestoo #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #crystals #artistsofinstagram ~~~ Image description: a bearded Gnome is pictured from the waist up and halfway hidden by the left side of the page. They look calm and content, eyes closed, their left arm bent at the waist, hand cradling a darkened heart (half of which is also hidden by the page's edge). A faerie wing is manifesting over their left shoulder, energy spiraling out across the rest of the page and off the right side. Two crystals sit decoratively atop the page, between the Gnome's hat and the top of the wing - one is an octahedron of flourite and the other is a pearly-looking piece of citrine. A pencil is placed diagonally at the bottom of the page, the sharpened tip almost touching the bottom of the wing. All are placed atop a textured black background, which fills the rest of the image space around the page and the pencil. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ew8A9DUGM/?igshid=1g1o98usummoh

[rachelillustrates]

#sundaygnomedays a bit early as I'm trying to keep ahead of myself (boy have I been working hard and am thusly tired). Not sure where she came from, or what her message is, but that's honestly a bit refreshing 🍃 I hope she figures her magic out someday. #gnome #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #traditionalart #fantasyart #bodypositive #sizepositive #bodypositiveart #magic #spell #nature #plants #plantmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/B66y0F1DJ0b/?igshid=m0vbjhexn7u3

[rachelillustrates]

#sundaygnomedays time, featuring a drawing I technically did last year but hadn't gotten to share yet 🖤 This was supposed to evoke Queen Arella of #tockthegnome backstory, in a moment of nature and healing, now paired with the strength of stones. ~~~ 2020 has been more of a stumble than a dance for me, so far, as most winters are. But I am grateful to be moving forward regardless of my level of grace. ~~~ Also, a small announcement - there will be no #worldbuildingwednesday post this week, as I work towards a commission deadline. WIPs on the next page will still be posted as often as possible (should have some more inkwork up later today, actually!), Webtoon episodes will be posted as planned, and existing bonuses are always available on #patreon . Link is in my bio. Thanks for your patience, dear readers 💗 Image description: a pencil drawing of a plump Gnome woman lays diagonally atop an open wooden box of tumbled gemstones. The woman has her arms crossed across her chest, protectively but lovingly. Her eyes are closed and she smiles as an invisible force of energy billows the skirt of her gown outward, blowing her long, wavy hair up into the sky behind her pointed hat. Her hat is decorated with twining vines that are sprouting leaves. Behind her is a structure of rootwork. #gnome #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #bodypositive #sizepositive #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #magic #nature #bonusart #gnomesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Ww0e3AbNm/?igshid=g2txf1zk6v9w

[rachelillustrates]

Happy much belated #sundaygnomedays 🐦 I'm having a lot of trouble holding everything together this week, everyone, so I'm #grateful for your patient enjoyment of my work, that we're all flawed beings doing the best we can to hold things down, and grateful that I got to draw this #gnome and #bird despite all the chaos and struggle. I'm glad, too, that every day I have another shot at doing better - and it's true, always always always, that if you don't give up, you can still win (winning just might not look like you expected 😅). #tockthegnome #webtoon update will be up a little later, as will a couple #patreon exclusives that are overdue. Hope you're all looking forward to it too! #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #bodypositive #sizepositive #bodypositiveart #selfcare #selfworth https://www.instagram.com/p/B8J8nG5D6_S/?igshid=e3zbo2aroyjb

[rachelillustrates]

#sundaygnomedays time 💜 Floofy sheep in honor of my amazing Llove vending at #vklive today!! (Click or search @lladyllama to see the booth and amazing fiber gorgeousness, as well as @meshaknits and Momma Llama @mommatwigknitter 's pages, go take a look!). I now highly recommend drawing floofsome hugs when you miss someone, btw ---- and since this #gnome is clearly #tockthegnome framed, I think that little sheep got lost within the Gnomish cities, somehow, and this noble Gnome is bringing them back to the farms on the surface. Noble Gnomes don't get to interact with the life above very much, so I'm pleased she looks so lovingly comforted by the task! (More on the #gnomes of Tock's world always available on #patreon, of course! Link is in my bio.) Hope you all have a really lovely day 🐏💕 #gnomewoman #gnomesofinstagram #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #bonusart #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #sheep #wool #animal #friendship #love #pencildrawing #bodypositive #bodypositiveart https://www.instagram.com/p/B7gwSlOgIu5/?igshid=1wwc41w3hp35a

[rachelillustrates]

Some more #tockthegnome page 95 #wip . At least the sunlight coming in through my window approves of Onna's life choices 😅💚 More available on #patreon , link is in my profile! (And #sundaygnomedays proper will be up soon, just wanted to share this first.) #comics #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #orc #orcwoman #orcs #gnomes #steampunk #fantasy #bodypositive #sizepositive #queer #queercharacters https://www.instagram.com/p/B7glEqZgZcJ/?igshid=vvy0bjtm3uhk

[rachelillustrates]

Blessed #wintersolstice and early #sundaygnomedays everyone 🌞 (see my previous post for this year's #tockthegnome holiday drawing, btw). May the #light grow steadily and surely within each one of us, as the sun's light grows from now on, too!! #yule #yuletide #sun #sunlight #gnome #gnomewoman #peace #hope #winter #warmth #fae #faerie #bodypositiveart #bodypositive #sizepositive #traditionalart #fantasyart #pencildrawing #artistsofinstagram #gnomesofinstagram #gnomesarefaeriestoo #pagan #pagansofinstagram #faeriefaith https://www.instagram.com/p/B6WpYZyDzPm/?igshid=ibzfvxxgp9u6

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #sundaygnomedays everyone 🕯 And an extra hello to any new followers from @littleredwagonmarket - you may have seen me working on this there, and I'm very excited to share it now! #tockthegnome patrons, btw, can look forward to a special treat featuring this image for the holidays - any new sign-ups through this Friday, December 20th, will receive one too! Link to my #patreon is in my bio if you want to check it out ❤ I hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far. Remember to breathe and take care of yourselves. No one can give from an empty well🎄💕 #gnome #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #light #hope #holly #ivy #hollyandivy #mistletoe #holidays #yuletide #tomte #nisse #lantern #magic #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #victorian #traditionalcomics #fantasycomics #queercomics #indiecomics #patreonrewards #patreonbonus #bodypositive #sizepositive https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Gd-peAwuE/?igshid=1mev3771av5di

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #sundaygnomedays everyone, featuring two #gnomewings just created for @littleredwagonmarket !! The idea of my Gnome Wings is this - "If #gnomes are #faeries too, where did their #wings go? They fluttered off to bless others even more!" (All wool sourced from the amazing @lladyllama btw!) These two and many others will be with me at the market this weekend, come see them in person - and take some #whimsy home! - if you're #ithacany local! 🧚🏽‍♀️🎄💕 #gnome #tomte #nisse #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #needlefelting #fiberarts #wool #gemstones #redmalachite #key #fantasy #fantasyart #traditionalart #artistsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B5081PYAS9m/?igshid=1wc8h0iq6ilw1

[rachelillustrates]

Happy #sundaygnomedays to you all. Anybody else really ready for Fall? 🍁🍂💀🍂🍁 (Featuring my Gnomish version of #persephone in all her #underworld Queenly glory, because the reveal at the end of last night's #loreolympus was very inspiring 💗 The flowers are #statice by the way, standing for remembrance, sympathy and success). #gnome #gnomewoman #fae #faerie #spiritual #devotional #fairyqueen #goddess #greekmythology #pagan #victorian #faeriefaith #bodypositive #bodypositiveart #pencildrawing #traditionalart #fantasyart https://www.instagram.com/p/B2KG5TgjD32/?igshid=6qpp3zyihfqy