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Charlotte Strawbridge
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#Artist based in #Scotland • #Painter oils of nature, wildlife, light • #Writer #WhenBeastsSpoke stories and thoughts inspired by animals I paint, trying to listen to what they’d like to teach us.

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Charlotte Strawbridge @cstrawbridgeart.bsky.social · Aug 24
Just a little background, if you don’t know my work… ‘When Beasts Spoke’ is a collection of illustrated thoughts from the animal’s perspective. Contemplations on anything from mindfulness, self-love, or gratitude, to observations on the little things and the joys of nature. And I paint the animals ☺️
Hare found herself lost in the enchantment of her favourite things; meadow gold, crispy seeds, gentle barley fields. She often found time just to sit and to be. After all, nothing was more important than being, and nothing more enchanting than being with your favourite things. Painting of a hare surrounded by dried seeds and grasses
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#ColourFriday A little nudge to remember to shop small this year.
For myself and a lot of my arty, crafty friends it means the world. Every sale is exciting, a relief, and lovely to know someone wants what we create. It means we can do what we love, so thank you 🙏💜
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Thanks to rebecca_strickson_illustration and hollytucker for the lovely graphics 🧡 A few of my bits and bobs Back local businesses
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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These two little ones are looking for a new home...
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Little Mouse Little Mouse
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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#WhenBeastsSpoke #Squirrel #WildlifeArt
Squirrel had spent what felt like forever gathering and burying nuts beneath the roots, leaves and frosty soil. Now, with the world soft and white, it was time to enjoy the rewards. She would eat, then rest, then eat again. And then probably have a nice big nap. Winter was the best.
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#ProcessVideo #ExhibitionSneakPeek
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Looks like Poppy and I have the same facial expressions. Turn to camera and gasp!😂🤣 thank you to all who came to today’s Green Gallery Christmas Fair, we will all be back tomorrow from 10-4 if you didn’t manage to get to us today. See you tomorrow!🤍
Poppy and me at our Christmas market Poppy and me at our Christmas market
November 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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❄️🎄✨All set up ready for tomorrow!
Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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A few of my favourites from the Green Gallery exhibition that is on at the moment. We have our Christmas fair running along side these gorgeous paintings this weekend.
See you there! 🤍❄️

Lucy Campbell
Stuart Buchanan
Christine Clark
Helen Tabor
Lucy Campbell Stuart Buchanan Christine Clark Helen Tabor
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Been surrounded by so much beauty these last few days, my photos don’t do it justice. Everywhere I’ve gone, the vast, open landscapes are framed by these gorgeous snow-capped bens. Feeling so grateful. Wish I could share the actual view with you all… my rubbish little phone photos will have to do
Scotland Scotland Scotland
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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#WhenBeastsSpoke #Robin
Robin had the best view in the garden, and with that came a certain responsibility. A place to watch over the souls below, especially in the winter, when the world hushed a little, and someone might be wishing to feel less alone. Robin liked to remind them that someone was near.
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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I have a confession.

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I wouldn’t say I’m super messy when I paint. Organised chaos would probably describe it best. My deep dark secret though…. I don’t squeeze the oil paints from the ends, I don’t roll them up neatly savouring each drop. I squish them in the middle and then deal with it/regret my life choices when the paint stars running out. Like a sad and confused toothpaste tube, my oils get squeezed randomly and without thought. Just wanted to get that off my chest. Also, don’t ask me about the state of my palette and colour mixing methods. Best not to think about it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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For anyone new to me and my work, a little video about me (and of course, Poppy) 🤍
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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#ExhibitionSneakPeek
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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#WhenBeastsSpoke
There's nothing better than a blank slate. To Hare, that blank slate was a field of freshly settled snow. Pure bliss. It represented new beginnings, new dreams, and had all the potential of a blank canvas. So inviting. She also just really enjoyed making the first paw prints.
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Brush with the Wild | Robin

Meet Robin – our friendly songster, perched on a branch or fence post, just as curious about us as we are about him. Seen as messengers from the spirit world, a gentle reminder that loved ones are never far away.

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#BrushWithTheWild #WildlifeArt #Robin
Robin
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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I have a small selection of canvases available, if you are looking to buy an original as a gift this year (or for yourself!)
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#wildlifeart #shopsmall
To sit with her wild, spring equinox, kestrel Sunlit Lapwing, with a whisper, out from the edge
November 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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When Fox slept, she got lost in her dreams. Utterly, completely and beautifully lost in magic and wonder. She had started to realise it was pretty much the same when she woke. If she paid attention, she could always be utterly, completely and beautifully lost in magic and wonder
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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#robin #timelapse #littlerobin #birdart
November 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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A rather soggy November day in Aberfoyle 🧡
Poppy and me Poppy and a waterfall Building in the middle of the wood
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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#WhenBeastsSpoke
Doe stood soundlessly among the trees, safely wrapped in the stillness of the sleeping woods. Here, the world felt far away and dreamlike. She passed her hours in soft reflection - foraging, walking, resting. What a magical way to spend a day.
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Just a few weeks before our Christmas fair.
Lucky to have the gorgeous Green Gallery in my village, and be part of the Christmas fair this year. These artists and many more fabulous creatives will be exhibiting and have stalls on the 22nd and 23rd November ❄️ Save the date! ❄️
The Big Christmas Exhibition and Christmas Fair Over two hundred paintings and carefully curated stalls. Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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When a plan starts coming together…
#ExhibitionSneakPeek
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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A nearby field, rocking the rule of thirds this morning. May have to paint this one #ruleofthirds #landscape
Autumn field photo
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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It’s getting a little chilly, so I think I’m allowed to post my new wintery products (and some gift ideas 😬🫣🎄)…
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Hope you like them!❄️💙
Winter collection 2025 Winter gifts
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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#ExhibitionSneakPeek
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Hare is looking forward to the largest, brightest, full moon of the year (Nov 5th)
#FullMoon #BeaverMoon #SuperMoon #WhenBeastsSpoke #MoonGazingHare #Hare #WildlifeArt
HARE WAITED AS QUIET FELL OVER THE EARTH. SHE FELT HERSELF CALM WITH THE FADING DAY. MOON CAME TO JOIN HER, AND TOGETHER THEY SAT AND LISTENED TO THE STILLNESS TOMORROW SHE'D BE WILD AGAIN, BUT TONIGHT SHE'D BE AS CALM AS THE WINTER AIR, AS SOFT AS THE SETTLING SNOW.
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM