David W J Lloyd
@davidwjlloyd.bsky.social
🏴 Welsh artist whose figurative work inhabits the liminal space between folklore & modernity, drawing deeply from his homeland's rich culture. Working across paints, pencils & digital. Art shown at Y Lle Celf & Royal Cambrian Academy.
Impressive November the 1st skies down at the beach with the dog. A good little hike, the sea was whipping up a foam and the light moving up and down the channel like the waves.
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Impressive November the 1st skies down at the beach with the dog. A good little hike, the sea was whipping up a foam and the light moving up and down the channel like the waves.
Dusk over the old town hall, the nights are really drawing in…
September 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Dusk over the old town hall, the nights are really drawing in…
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Rhiannon in Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed really said:
“Let me humiliate this man in a magic bag so I can marry the other one.”
Welsh myth doesn’t play.
#Mabinogion #Rhiannon #Pwyll #WelshMyth #LoveTriangle
“Let me humiliate this man in a magic bag so I can marry the other one.”
Welsh myth doesn’t play.
#Mabinogion #Rhiannon #Pwyll #WelshMyth #LoveTriangle
August 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Rhiannon in Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed really said:
“Let me humiliate this man in a magic bag so I can marry the other one.”
Welsh myth doesn’t play.
#Mabinogion #Rhiannon #Pwyll #WelshMyth #LoveTriangle
“Let me humiliate this man in a magic bag so I can marry the other one.”
Welsh myth doesn’t play.
#Mabinogion #Rhiannon #Pwyll #WelshMyth #LoveTriangle
"Blodeuwedd"
Oil Paints
In Welsh mythology, she was conjured from broom, meadowsweet, & oak blossoms by magicians, as a bride for Lleu Llaw Gyffes. I wanted to depict a being caught between the wild magic of her floral origins & the solidness of her human form #oilpaint #art #welshart #mabinogion
Oil Paints
In Welsh mythology, she was conjured from broom, meadowsweet, & oak blossoms by magicians, as a bride for Lleu Llaw Gyffes. I wanted to depict a being caught between the wild magic of her floral origins & the solidness of her human form #oilpaint #art #welshart #mabinogion
September 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"Blodeuwedd"
Oil Paints
In Welsh mythology, she was conjured from broom, meadowsweet, & oak blossoms by magicians, as a bride for Lleu Llaw Gyffes. I wanted to depict a being caught between the wild magic of her floral origins & the solidness of her human form #oilpaint #art #welshart #mabinogion
Oil Paints
In Welsh mythology, she was conjured from broom, meadowsweet, & oak blossoms by magicians, as a bride for Lleu Llaw Gyffes. I wanted to depict a being caught between the wild magic of her floral origins & the solidness of her human form #oilpaint #art #welshart #mabinogion
“Thinking About You Fondly”
Pencils
The starting point was an antique CDV portrait that I developed in a sketchbook piece. I’m undecided if she’s creating a being with her hair, or dismantling him. Either way, for me, it’s a piece steeped in desire, longing and resignation. #art #pencilart #wales
Pencils
The starting point was an antique CDV portrait that I developed in a sketchbook piece. I’m undecided if she’s creating a being with her hair, or dismantling him. Either way, for me, it’s a piece steeped in desire, longing and resignation. #art #pencilart #wales
September 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Thinking About You Fondly”
Pencils
The starting point was an antique CDV portrait that I developed in a sketchbook piece. I’m undecided if she’s creating a being with her hair, or dismantling him. Either way, for me, it’s a piece steeped in desire, longing and resignation. #art #pencilart #wales
Pencils
The starting point was an antique CDV portrait that I developed in a sketchbook piece. I’m undecided if she’s creating a being with her hair, or dismantling him. Either way, for me, it’s a piece steeped in desire, longing and resignation. #art #pencilart #wales
Ahhh, so that's how baby ice cream vans are made... 🤔
Spotted on Saundersfoot Beach t'other day. 😀
#saundersfoot #saundersfootbeach #pembrokshire #wales
Spotted on Saundersfoot Beach t'other day. 😀
#saundersfoot #saundersfootbeach #pembrokshire #wales
August 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Ahhh, so that's how baby ice cream vans are made... 🤔
Spotted on Saundersfoot Beach t'other day. 😀
#saundersfoot #saundersfootbeach #pembrokshire #wales
Spotted on Saundersfoot Beach t'other day. 😀
#saundersfoot #saundersfootbeach #pembrokshire #wales
It’s funny because it’s true…
July 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It’s funny because it’s true…
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This is "The Thames at Cookham" by Walter Steggles from 1931. It was the oil painting from which a Shell poster of the same title was derived in the same year. #WalterSteggles #Cookham #EastLondonGroup
July 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This is "The Thames at Cookham" by Walter Steggles from 1931. It was the oil painting from which a Shell poster of the same title was derived in the same year. #WalterSteggles #Cookham #EastLondonGroup
Some photos I took from this past weekend at Llantwit Major Beach. Lovely big skies with atmospheric sun rays and light. #llantwitmajor #sunrays #beach #severn #wales
June 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Some photos I took from this past weekend at Llantwit Major Beach. Lovely big skies with atmospheric sun rays and light. #llantwitmajor #sunrays #beach #severn #wales
Dusk sky walking back to the car from work last night. #cowbridge #dusk
June 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Dusk sky walking back to the car from work last night. #cowbridge #dusk
The Mari Morgen are mischievous water spirits from Welsh & Breton folklore. They could be both alluring and deadly, and likened to mermaids without tails. Their ability to manipulate water would often see them blamed for floods and heavy rain. #FolkloreThursday - Art: Mari Morgen Startles A Heron
June 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Mari Morgen are mischievous water spirits from Welsh & Breton folklore. They could be both alluring and deadly, and likened to mermaids without tails. Their ability to manipulate water would often see them blamed for floods and heavy rain. #FolkloreThursday - Art: Mari Morgen Startles A Heron
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The Long Man of Wilmington, Eric Ravilious, 1939. It depicts the landscape of the Wilmington Giant chalk man cut into the side of a hill on the South Downs in East #Sussex. The original artwork is in the collection of V&A.
May 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The Long Man of Wilmington, Eric Ravilious, 1939. It depicts the landscape of the Wilmington Giant chalk man cut into the side of a hill on the South Downs in East #Sussex. The original artwork is in the collection of V&A.
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Whenever I drop something or knock something over that leaves a big mess on the floor, I look straight up and open my arms like I'm Neil Buchanan finishing a Big Art Attack.
May 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Whenever I drop something or knock something over that leaves a big mess on the floor, I look straight up and open my arms like I'm Neil Buchanan finishing a Big Art Attack.
“Blodeuwedd”
Oil on canvas board
Inspired by the old Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd, the magical maiden created from flowers and later transformed into an owl. This was very much based around the initial stages of her life. It’s finished, but will need a coat of varnish.
#art #blodeuwedd #welshart #oils
Oil on canvas board
Inspired by the old Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd, the magical maiden created from flowers and later transformed into an owl. This was very much based around the initial stages of her life. It’s finished, but will need a coat of varnish.
#art #blodeuwedd #welshart #oils
May 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“Blodeuwedd”
Oil on canvas board
Inspired by the old Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd, the magical maiden created from flowers and later transformed into an owl. This was very much based around the initial stages of her life. It’s finished, but will need a coat of varnish.
#art #blodeuwedd #welshart #oils
Oil on canvas board
Inspired by the old Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd, the magical maiden created from flowers and later transformed into an owl. This was very much based around the initial stages of her life. It’s finished, but will need a coat of varnish.
#art #blodeuwedd #welshart #oils
A commission piece I worked on last week. Bit of a challenge, as you can see hiw damaged the original photo was. I’m always open to commissions, just drop me a message here or visit the Commissions page at daytripart.com for prices and more info. #art #commissionsopen #commission #pencilart
May 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A commission piece I worked on last week. Bit of a challenge, as you can see hiw damaged the original photo was. I’m always open to commissions, just drop me a message here or visit the Commissions page at daytripart.com for prices and more info. #art #commissionsopen #commission #pencilart
The suns hiding a bit today, so here's a shot from a couple of days ago, all blossoms and buttercups, the story of this spring so far... #blossoms #buttercups #spring
May 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The suns hiding a bit today, so here's a shot from a couple of days ago, all blossoms and buttercups, the story of this spring so far... #blossoms #buttercups #spring
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The most enigmatic Welsh monster is the gwyllion (the "twilight wanderer"). Some say it's a fairy hag who leads travelers astray, others say that it's a ghost or a wandering lunatic. Merlin learned prophecy from gwyllions he met as he himself wandered insane in the forest.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
April 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The most enigmatic Welsh monster is the gwyllion (the "twilight wanderer"). Some say it's a fairy hag who leads travelers astray, others say that it's a ghost or a wandering lunatic. Merlin learned prophecy from gwyllions he met as he himself wandered insane in the forest.
#WyrdWednesday
#WyrdWednesday
“Thinking Of You Fondly…” Sketchbook piece that sort of came to life in the initial drawing. Opened a load of new photo purchases on my TikTok live earlier today, then choose one to do an off-the-cuff drawing from. This was the result.
#art #ink #welshart #drawing #sketchbook #inks #skeleton
#art #ink #welshart #drawing #sketchbook #inks #skeleton
April 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Working in the sketchbook as it’s as much as I can commit at the moment. Have a few ideas on the go for future development. This one’s called An Exchange, Of Sorts, and is a nod to the old Tylwyth Teg and their mischievous ways. #art #sketch #fairylore #tylwythteg #welshart #wales
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Working in the sketchbook as it’s as much as I can commit at the moment. Have a few ideas on the go for future development. This one’s called An Exchange, Of Sorts, and is a nod to the old Tylwyth Teg and their mischievous ways. #art #sketch #fairylore #tylwythteg #welshart #wales
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I had a near-death experience a few years ago. I blacked out and saw angels, stars and the face of God before I came round again. I can't tell anyone the full story though, which is that I was straining too hard to expel a stubborn turd at the time.
April 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I had a near-death experience a few years ago. I blacked out and saw angels, stars and the face of God before I came round again. I can't tell anyone the full story though, which is that I was straining too hard to expel a stubborn turd at the time.
Quite chuffed with these photos my daughter took of me in the gallery. She's doing GCSE photography, so I thought it would be good to put her through her paces. Needed to get some shots for the new website that's on its way. Even had me hair cut and shaved especially... 😂 #artist #art #artgallery
April 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Quite chuffed with these photos my daughter took of me in the gallery. She's doing GCSE photography, so I thought it would be good to put her through her paces. Needed to get some shots for the new website that's on its way. Even had me hair cut and shaved especially... 😂 #artist #art #artgallery
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The unusual burial chamber at Lligwy, #Anglesey, was once the HQ of a #witch. Thrown off a ship for some mischief or other, a fisherman rescued her and she asked him to take her to the cromlech. There she gave him a charm made of snakeskin which brought him good luck all his life.
#FolkloreThursday
#FolkloreThursday
April 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The unusual burial chamber at Lligwy, #Anglesey, was once the HQ of a #witch. Thrown off a ship for some mischief or other, a fisherman rescued her and she asked him to take her to the cromlech. There she gave him a charm made of snakeskin which brought him good luck all his life.
#FolkloreThursday
#FolkloreThursday
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A disappointing result for Welsh hopeful "Whosehorseisthatpony" in yesterday's Grand National, she was still in the Guinness tent as the winner crossed the line and was later arrested for urinating on public transport.
April 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A disappointing result for Welsh hopeful "Whosehorseisthatpony" in yesterday's Grand National, she was still in the Guinness tent as the winner crossed the line and was later arrested for urinating on public transport.
Nights starting to feel nice, the pub garden’s full, it’s still light and I just saw me first bats of the year, flapping around the back gardens… 🦇🦇🦇
April 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Nights starting to feel nice, the pub garden’s full, it’s still light and I just saw me first bats of the year, flapping around the back gardens… 🦇🦇🦇