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…
"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
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
“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
“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
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
Having varnished this 6 months ago, it's been sitting around waiting for a frame. Now I can show off Melangell's Cloak at the gallery. This was my first time using oils since my art college days, 30 years ago. Looks good in its floater frame, I think. #art #oilpainting #celfcymru #welshart #painting
April 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Having varnished this 6 months ago, it's been sitting around waiting for a frame. Now I can show off Melangell's Cloak at the gallery. This was my first time using oils since my art college days, 30 years ago. Looks good in its floater frame, I think. #art #oilpainting #celfcymru #welshart #painting
Oriel 6 will be open till 5pm today, then 11am-5pm Saturday 29th & 12pm-3pm on Sunday 30th for the Other Worlds Exhibition. Feel free to drop in if you're down in the 'Creative Quarter' and have a look. Oriel 6, Church Street, Llantwit Major. #valeofglamorgan #wales #southwales #art #artexhibition
March 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Oriel 6 will be open till 5pm today, then 11am-5pm Saturday 29th & 12pm-3pm on Sunday 30th for the Other Worlds Exhibition. Feel free to drop in if you're down in the 'Creative Quarter' and have a look. Oriel 6, Church Street, Llantwit Major. #valeofglamorgan #wales #southwales #art #artexhibition
Opening March 26th at Oriel 6, Church Street, Llantwit Major. Other Worlds, a joint exhibition of my own and @chriscrow.bsky.social's work - There'll be original art, sculptures and prints to see & buy. #artexhibition #welshart #celfcymru #artgallery #llantwitmajor #valeofglamorgan #wales #art
March 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Opening March 26th at Oriel 6, Church Street, Llantwit Major. Other Worlds, a joint exhibition of my own and @chriscrow.bsky.social's work - There'll be original art, sculptures and prints to see & buy. #artexhibition #welshart #celfcymru #artgallery #llantwitmajor #valeofglamorgan #wales #art
#FolkloreThursday Crows have a long history of association with witches, both as familiars or essential to spell casting. It was believed they could fly between this & the spirit world, cementing the relationship with the witchy kind. Inspired by that association I made this artwork, Madam Bird #art
March 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#FolkloreThursday Crows have a long history of association with witches, both as familiars or essential to spell casting. It was believed they could fly between this & the spirit world, cementing the relationship with the witchy kind. Inspired by that association I made this artwork, Madam Bird #art
#FolkloreThursday Tasseomancy (reading tea leaves) & spinning wheels often feature in Welsh folklore, being favourites of both trad Welsh ladies & witches. My piece is called "In Annwn, Everything is Fine - An Accord of Sorts" and nods to those traditions #tasseomancy #divination #welshfolklore #tea
March 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
#FolkloreThursday Tasseomancy (reading tea leaves) & spinning wheels often feature in Welsh folklore, being favourites of both trad Welsh ladies & witches. My piece is called "In Annwn, Everything is Fine - An Accord of Sorts" and nods to those traditions #tasseomancy #divination #welshfolklore #tea
#FolkloreThursday Some witchy folklore from North Somerset. Fanny Pope gained a reputation for being able to transform herself into a hare, to lure hunters to her grandson’s inn, the Poult Inn. She was once almost caught, but her efforts helped the business. Picture is my own. #hare #witch #somerset
March 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#FolkloreThursday Some witchy folklore from North Somerset. Fanny Pope gained a reputation for being able to transform herself into a hare, to lure hunters to her grandson’s inn, the Poult Inn. She was once almost caught, but her efforts helped the business. Picture is my own. #hare #witch #somerset
Progress update on Blodeuwedd oil painting. A productive day yesterday, got some flesh tones down and advanced other bits of the picture, still lots to do though. #art #wip #oilpainting #folklore #mabinogion #welshart #painting #welshfolklore #flowers
March 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Progress update on Blodeuwedd oil painting. A productive day yesterday, got some flesh tones down and advanced other bits of the picture, still lots to do though. #art #wip #oilpainting #folklore #mabinogion #welshart #painting #welshfolklore #flowers
Took some time out today to do a sketchbook piece. Was doodling figures in dynamic poses, watching the Apprentice last night. Did a couple of little sketches & sized this up today. It's called Departure, and maybe I will develop it into something else in the future. #art #ink #ghost #welshart #draw
March 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Hey Kaitlyn!, Here's a recent sketchbook piece called First Communion.
March 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hey Kaitlyn!, Here's a recent sketchbook piece called First Communion.
#FolkloreThursday Welsh folklore tells of "gwynt traed y meirw" or "the wind that blows over the feet of corpses" - an easterly wind which foretold either a death or good fortune, depending on local tradition. Named because corpses were buried with feet facing east, from where this wind originated.
February 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#FolkloreThursday Welsh folklore tells of "gwynt traed y meirw" or "the wind that blows over the feet of corpses" - an easterly wind which foretold either a death or good fortune, depending on local tradition. Named because corpses were buried with feet facing east, from where this wind originated.