Maya Varano

Would it be alright if I shared this to the herpetology feed from my zoology account?

Made a new friend today!

Hey Tito <3

#WitchSky

The anthrocon/furry episode of The Pitt has spoken.
Santos would absolutely have a dragon fursona

Trans Rights are Human Rights. Identity is not a bureaucratic artifact. No government has authority over the soul. To our trans community: you are seen here. You are not alone.

Trans rights are human rights.
Identity is not a bureaucratic artifact.
No government has authority over the soul.
To our trans community: you are seen here. You are not alone.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #WitchSky #LGBTQRights #HumanDignity #Identity

a small painting of a rainbow sky over a sunrise, done with watercolor pencil and white gel ink on a piece of 4×6 watercolor paper. the clouds are done in white ink, and are blended into the colors of the sky itself for added depth. Below the sunrise is a simple rendering of a prairie, the horizon lined with pine trees. Darker pine trees are placed in the foreground (bottom corners of the canvas). Washi paper was used to create a bare border around the painting. Written along the bottom: Maya Varano, Feb 2026

Sherbet Sunrise
🌈☀️☁️🌲

going to make it a habit to do more micro-paintings.

#art #painting #illustration #watercolor #ink #nature #sunrise #landscape #artistsofbluesky

Photos

#art #oilpastel #illustration #painting #artistsofbluesky #nature #landscape #flowers #meadow #mountains #trail

#boost

20 hours later, I started and finished this #masterpiece with the help of Artist's Loft pastels and two 2-liters of Coke Zero.

I call this one "Rocky Pollen Trail" 🪻 🌼🏵️🏔️

#art #oilpastel #artistsofbluesky #illustration #painting #pastels #nature #landscape #mountains #trail #meadow #flowers

Finished and listed this art book, featuring every print (that fits) from 2024-25 in a hand bound book. Check it out, or at least check out the flipthrough video on YouTube!
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#printsky #printmaking #bookbinding #smallbusiness #witchsky #druidsky

bought some Windsor & Newton oil paints and fixative spray. first W&N products i've ever owned; i'm moving up as an artist

You are not required to attend every emotional emergency you’re invited to.

Some storms are not yours to weather. 🌩️💫

#WitchSky

Sensitive souls don’t need thicker skin – they need clearer boundaries. ✨

Protect your energy like you would your time. 🧿
Both are sacred. 💜💫

#WitchSky

Imbolc altar in the Glastonbury Goddess Temple. A large painting of the goddess as Glastonbury Tor, white candles, flowers, frame drums and white cloth as decorations.

It was wet, wild, and windy - but I braved the weather to head to Glastonbury and spend some time in the Goddess Temple. The Imbolc altar is absolutely divine 🤍

#WitchSky #PaganSky

Oops!?

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I’ve had this headdress canvas for so long and have never know what to do with it. Last night I grabbed it and my paints, thinking I would add some gold accents… uh no, instead this came clawing out of me
#artistsky #witchsky
#art #nooneisillegalonstolenland

Cleaning altars and some other spaces today 🖤 and I just feel this looks kinda cute 🥰

#malewitches #witchsky #aphrodite

February 17th - A Journey with Goddess.

Chang'e - Chinese goddess of the moon.

Today is the start of Chinese New Year, and so who better to celebrate than Chang'e at this start of the lunar new year. Famed for her exquisite beauty, her moon palace, and her beloved pet the Moon Rabbit.

#WitchSky

A snowy mountain under a twilight, starry sky.

How's every doing this new moon! Also, it's the start of the Lunar New Year and the start of Ramadan today at sunset.
Are any of you doing anything magical? Low key or otherwise. #WitchSky

Sit with your journal or a candle. Let your thoughts surface without judgment. Reflection is powerful. ✨

#WitchSky

🌙The vulture beak of the new moon pierces through any remaining decay to make passage for new growth.🌙

Fire Horse burns away the remnants & fuels our way forward. 🔥🐎

#NewMoon #WitchSky #PaganSky #DruidSky
#LunarNewYear

☀️ Aquarius
🌙 Taurus
🍞 Aries

My cat Jericho, orange tabby with a white mustache and white paws, sleeping on a black leather couch. He thinks he's so innocent lol

I see you too have an orange doofus 😺

Badass garden btw 🌻

My cat, Jericho, an orange tabby with a white underbelly, lying back on a fuschia beanbag chair, his feet in the air, arms extended in a confused fashion. His feet are in the air and legs are spread.

My cat, Jericho, an orange tabby with a white underbelly, lying back on a fuschia beanbag chair, his feet in the air, arms tucked in close to his chest. His feet are in the air and legs are spread.

Jericho, orange tabby with some white on his face and chest, sitting up on a black leather couch, one arm resting on my iPad, which has a pink leather cover. He's staring into the camera with a serious expression.

Jericho, orange tabby, lying on a stack of my paintings. He's finally lying still to peer into the camera after rolling around on and rubbing his face all over the paintings.

Orange bastard

#witchsky #cat #orangetabby #familiar #funnypets #funnycats #himbo

Another week, another plant painting 🥰🌿

Infographic on spotting self-sabotage in communities. Three signs: 1) Dilutes the Purpose – off-topic nitpicking; 2) Replaces Curiosity with Caution – fear or futility messaging; 3) Drains Morale – leaves people discouraged. Passing comments add clarity, use curiosity not fear, and leave participants stronger.

Infographic on countering sabotage. C Concrete facts- verify; O Orient to purpose; M Mind morale; P Protect the point; A Acknowledge don’t accuse; S Steer to solutions. Each step pairs with research showing how clarity, purpose, empathy, and small actions restore cooperation.

So we've been trained to sabotage our own movements from within and it worked on all of us I'm afraid! ESPECIALLY if you're marginalized. But here's how to stop it. Save these. These go in your phone now. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE.

damn, Maya, you really did it this time 💪🏼 🎨 🖍️ ✨

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i think i may be ready to use oil paints in the near future.

sunrise tidal wave #oilpastel study, 8"×11"

#art #artistsofbluesky #ocean #wave #sea #illustration #landscape

A state of Aphrodite with flowers at the base at a temple site in Cyprus. The sun is setting in the background.

February 14th - A Journey with Goddess.

It is Valentine's Day, and who else should we celebrate but Aphrodite.

I took this photograph at her temple site in Cyprus; I visit this sacred island of her birth every year to renew my relationship with the Goddess who reminds me to love myself.

#WitchSky

Playfulness isn’t frivolous – it’s a form of self-care and energy alignment.

Take five minutes today to just wander, doodle, or daydream. Who knows what adventure awaits...✨

#WitchSky

this is already so hypnotizing to look at, especially the eyes. what medium(s) are you using?

My current work in progress.

#dragons #cat #cats #art #artprints #illustration #witchsky #fantasyart