First up is our poster artists @amylouioc.bsky.social Amy Louise is an illustrator and author who loves drawing silly things inspired by folklore and fantasy. Some of her projects include The Irish Mythology Tarot, Feathers, A Cork Fairytale. She's currently working on her next book.

I’m illustrating a tarot deck inspired by Irish Mythology. It’s time for the Ace of Swords ⚔️ Creidhne, Luchtaine and Goibhniu

I’m illustrating a tarot deck based on Irish Mythology. Next up is the Page of Swords, Aengus 🦢

I’m illustrating a tarot deck based on Irish Mythology. Next up is the Knight of Swords, the Morrígan 🗡️

I’m illustrating a tarot deck inspired by Irish Mythology. Next up is the Queen of Swords, Boann, the Goddess of the River Boyne 💧

I’m illustrating a full 78-card version of my Irish Mythology Tarot Deck. First up, the King of Swords, Manannán Mac Lir 🌊

I get so, so self-conscious whenever I make video content but one of my goals this year was to post more on YouTube! I’ve been quietly posting bits there all year so if you like artist vlogs & bits, considering checking it out! youtu.be/7ZXAFWKKqe0?...

Fixing My KidLit Illustration Portfolio ꩜ Creating a New Story

YouTube video by Amy Louise

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Feel like every Irish artist I know is struggling hard with the BIA application and what is or isn’t correct to present as proof. I’m second-guessing everything I’ve done since 2019 but I struggle with the sort of language attached to these things regardless. How’s everyone here doing?

New Arrival to our Local Comic Creators section! By @amylouioc.bsky.social ! Leaving for a long lunch shortly! Back 4-6 to log more comics and not-comics! littledeercomics.ie

Saipan is out now in UK cinemas - from reviews to recipes and deeper analysis, we covered the film from all angles during our Saipan Week, and you can read the full collection of articles here - filmindublin.ie/tag/saipan-w... Saipan Week artwork courtesy of @amylouioc.bsky.social

Have I mentioned here that I’m working on my Irish Mythology Tarot cards again? Finally expanding the original major arcana deck to include all 78 cards! I’m posting regular updates over on substack. I’ve the suit of swords planned and sketched, getting ready to finally start painting!

From January 5 - 9, Film In Dublin presents Saipan Week, five days of videos, essays and articles devoted to Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn's exploration of the explosive event ⚽️ Cork's own @amylouioc.bsky.social captures Keane as a man in a myth in our Saipan Week artwork 🗡

I actually like Dublin but it really feels like the city is actively trying to ruin itself sometimes. Like, the Complex is perfectly positioned, accommodates a huge variety of events and gives opportunities for creatives like why on earth can this be happening

The Complex, one of the last large arts and cultural spaces in Dublin City Centre are getting evicted on Jan 14th. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a blow this will be to the arts community in Ireland. Please sign the petition if you can, it takes only a minute! my.uplift.ie/petitions/sa...

Save The Complex in Dublin

I'm getting behind the The Complex Cultural & Arts space. Stop the eviction! Please sign & share

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GAME OVER for Kawafitober (late posting) The evil wizard has defeated you again!! What are you gonna do? #art

Thinking on this again because my intentions are to finally script a graphic novel I’ve had in my brain for 4 years. But, I’ve been flip flopping over whether to challenge myself to write the comic script or just write the story in full like a novel and break down from there

Amy Louise@amylouioc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Curious to know if NaNoWriMo exists in some shape or form this November? I know the website shut down but I’d still like to do some form of informal version to kickstart some projects

Started discounty for a little break from octopath traveler 2 and why am I stressed!!

Haven’t bought anything from the Shortbox Comic fair yet this year. Any bangers I should prioritize?

Not to America post but my brain can’t comprehend how they’re allowed demolish entire parts of the White House like is there not a system to protect historically significant buildings how is that allowed

More kawafitober drawings!! This prompt is Ghost Whisper 👻 #art

Curious to know if NaNoWriMo exists in some shape or form this November? I know the website shut down but I’d still like to do some form of informal version to kickstart some projects

Been triple-jobbing for the last while and the stress that’s putting on my brain is not good unsurprisingly but one of the festivals I work for (KIFF) is finally on this week (!!) finally (!!)

Btw these guys are in a little band and they like to practice in the rain because the acoustics are much, much better!! They swear by it!!

Amy Louise@amylouioc.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Just sitting on a log for Kawafitober !! #art

Just sitting on a log for Kawafitober !! #art

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! forms.gle/QrHfs4amtGwf...

Ooh I may have to buy this

Been listening to @gra-phite.bsky.social while working lately and it’s so lovely and chatty. Didn’t realise how desperately I wanted an art podcast that’s actually about the Irish art scene (also thank you for the shoutout!!)

Having 70% of my income decided by various arts co decisions is some laugh honestly I’m squinting at that budget allocation with 50 million prayers and I’m not stressed at all. Honestly.

Sock Demon for Kawafitober !!

Hate encountering things outside my little bubble. Like the subsection of people that are really against the basic income for the arts. Like I know there’s lots else to fund but it’s all different pots lads. Apples and oranges!