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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · 8d

Anansi and Patoo: a Jamaican folktale. I first heard this story from a recording of Miss Lou, a Jamaican cultural advocate, singer, and folklorist. I hope you enjoyed my rendition! #caribbeanculture #folklore #jamaica #anansi #patoo

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · 9d

Folk art vs. Fine Art
#caribbeanculture #folkart #fineart #painting #artsky

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · 17d

What is folklore?
#Folkloremeaning #caribbeanmonth #caribbeanculture #caribbeanheritage #folklore

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · 22d

The Magic Orange Tree: a Haitian Folktale
#folktales #haiti #caribbeanculture #caribbeandiaspora

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · 29d

Today's 60(ish) second folktale: Yé and the Pumpkins, from Dominica. What island should my next folktale be from? #folktales #dominica #folklore #caribbeanculture #pumpkins

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm glad you like them! ☺️

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 14

Another folktale from Puerto Ricol! Let me know if you'd like me to make a series about caribbean folktales! #hummingbird #caribbeanculture #folklore #puertorico #folktales

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy Friday!
Today's folktale is about the little Coquí frog from Puerto Rico, cheering up everyone after a storm.
#caribbeanculture #folklore #puertorico #coqui #artsky #kidlitart #folktales

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ah, to be a perpetually exhausted pigeon 😅. Do you think this would be a fun sticker? #momlife #doodles #parttimeartist #kidlitart #illustration

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 6

Happy National Read a Book Day! I'm glad we were able to get a few good books from the library to start today. What are you reading? #booksky #folktales #kidlit #makingcomics #library

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’ve been experimenting with different styles, but my heart always returns to bringing Caribbean stories to life through art. #caribbeanculture #foodart #artsky #folklore #folkart #painting #oilpainting

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 3

Those look lovely!

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fellow artists, what are you working on? #folkart #ackee #caribbeanculture #artistsofbluesky #wipwednesday #oilpainting #painting

Canvas sitting in the easel as a person moves a paintbrush to make a painting of three ackee fruit in a branch.

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 1

Want a deep dive? Check out my most recent substack post: substack.com/@kaylawoodhu...

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art | Substack

✨️ Bringing Caribbean Folklore to life through art and storytelling ✨️

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hard to believe it's already September! As summer shifts to fall I'm shifting towards making art for myself rather than everyone else, and returning to some old writing projects. What are your creative goals for September? #caribbeanamerican #caribbeanculture #jamaica #folkart #folklore

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Aug 3

Artist Diaries: August
A new month means new opportunities for creativity and growth. Here's a glimpse into my plans for this month. Full deep dive is available kn my substack.

#artist #smallartist #fantasyart

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 27

And that's the 1st painting session done!
I wanted to paint the Shire in celebration of the upcoming release of the game Tales of the Shire! What's your favorite fantasy setting?
#fantasyart #cozyfantasy #middleearth #oilpainting

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 24

All this to say, if you'd like to commission me, check out my artistree!
artistree.io/kaylawoodhul...

#smallartisttips#smallartistsupport #artcommissions #artcommissionsopen

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 18

Just a Reminder:

You can have multiple passions.
Share the doodles, the paintings, the crochet penguin you made yourself. You don't have to niche your interests, you are free to share the things that excite you.
#reminders #reminderforyou #kidlitart #oilpainting #multipassionatecreative

Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 17

What are you working on? #artsky #kidlitart #oilpainting #fantasyart

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 12

What's your favorite kind of art? #artreveal #smallartist #oilpainting #mastercopy

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 11

If you see this post your purple art! 💜
#kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #merboy

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jul 2

30 days, 30 art pieces.
Here’s what I learned:
1. Not every piece has to be perfect
2. Creativity gets easier with practice
3. I finally figured out my process 😌
#30DayArtChallenge #ArtistJourney #CreativeProcess #Artsky #kidlitart #oilpainting

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jun 27

Day 27: River Mumma
Today is a small comic based on a Jamaican folktale about River Mumma. In it a Canadian man studying under a Jamaican bush doctor encounters River Mumma! Have you heard of River mumma?
#caribbeanheritagemonth #rivermumma #storytellingthroughart #artchallenge #minicomic #kidlitart

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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art @kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social · Jun 26

Around 5 we all feasted on a delicious meal, we always had room for grandma's rum cake. I never recall there being a single slice leftover, but everyone was happily full after this delicious dessert. #caribbeanheritagemonth #rumcake #drawing #futurepainting #artsky

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