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Every day I get a five-star review is a happy day :) Thank you <3

https://illustratedsongs.etsy.com/listing/167133995

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The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us!

https://illustratedsongs.etsy.com/uk/listing/704521383/sufjan-stevens-the-predatory-wasp-of-the

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Also back in stock and selling quickly!

The National - Pink Rabbits /// Song-inspired illustration /// by IllustratedSongs https://etsy.me/3xMp8nl

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Joining the #worldartday celebrations at @collectivebrew! Here are some of their beer cans and bottles, featuring my illustrations. Super proud of this little collection :)

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Hi all, a bunch of prints are back in stock now, including this mini set of illustrations inspired by Neutral Milk Hotel's In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. The shop is running at full steam -> https://www.etsy.com/shop/IllustratedSongs (Free shipping!)

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Björk's 'Unravel' inspired illustration is now available in my Etsy shop! etsy.com/shop/IllustratedSongs

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New Illustrated Song ✨Mr. Blue Sky✨ by Electric Light Orchestra (Private commission)

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Thanks so much to Sarah for including my Illustrated Songs in this year’s Small, Indie and Mighty Gift Guide!

The guide features 329 carefully curated gift ideas, 91 of which are under £10. Check it out at https://smallindieandmighty.com/theguide

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My "Holland, 1945" illustration looking stunning on Marcus' arm. Beautifully tattooed by Kimikarr Thomas <3

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New Illustrated Song - Unravel by Björk

"While you are away My heart comes undone Slowly unravels In a ball of yarn The devil collects it With a grin Our love In a ball of yarn He'll never return it So, when you come back We'll have to make new love"

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Another 40th Birthday gift, this time for Cheché - "Forty flowers for my favourite flower"

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Private commission - A Coat of Arms for Josh, featuring his favourite things. This is to accompany an actual Lordship Title Pack that his friends got him for his 40th Birthday. If you'd like to get a customized Coat of Arms for yourself or for that special Lord in your life, get in touch - www.barbarana.com

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Book jacket and 15 interior illustrations for Christopher Anstee's memoir ‘Polish The Crown’. We started working together on these artworks in 2017, slowly bringing Christopher’s poems to life. Feels so good to finally have this book in my hands!

“Polish The Crown is a powerful collection of memories, poems and beautiful illustrations that celebrate the extraordinarily ordinary life of a boy who grew up under the shadow of section 28. A boy who became a proud gay man, despite the life and times that once defined him.”

Chris is currently immersed in a worldwide book tour, with a special reading event in New York coming soon. Follow his journey at christopheranstee.com.

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Cover illustration for 51 Grados' new song 'Huella'. The latest in their song artworks collection.

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Book cover reveal! Cover art for Christopher Anstee's book Polish The Crown. It was a pleasure bringing Christopher’s ideas to life. Not only for the cover but also for several interior illustrations, inspired by his brilliant poems. The book will be launched soon, watch this space!

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One of my most popular Illustrated Songs: "Pink Rabbits" by The National. "I couldn't find quiet I went out in the rain I was just soakin' my head to unrattle my brain Somebody said you disappeared in a crowd I didn't understand then I don't understand now Am I the one you think about when you're Sitting in your faintin' chair drinking pink rabbits? And everybody was gone You were standin' in the street 'cause you were tryin' not to crack up It wasn't like a rain it was more like a sea I didn't ask for this pain it just came over me I love a storm, but I don't love lightning All the waters coming up so fast, that's right Am I the one you think about when you're Sitting in your faintin' chair drinking pink rabbits? And everybody was gone I was standing in the street 'cause I was trying not to crack I was solid gold I was in the fight I was coming back from what seemed like a ruin I couldn't see you coming so far I just turn around and there you are I'm so surprised you want to dance with me now I was just getting used to living life without you around I'm so surprised you want to dance with me now You always said I held you way too high off the ground You didn't see me I was falling apart I was a white girl in a crowd of white girls in the park You didn't see me I was falling apart I was a television version of a person with a broken heart And everybody was gone You were standin' in the street Cause you were trying not to crack up Now I only think about los angeles when the sun kicks out You said it would be painless The needle in the dark You said it would be painless It wasn't that at all You said it would be painless The needle in the dark You said it would be painless It wasn't that at all (when the sun kicks out) You said it would be painless The needle in the dark (when the sun kicks out) You said it would be painless It wasn't that at all" Print available at https://barbarana.com/SHOP/pinkrabbits.htm

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Private commission for Joe B, inspired by his childhood memories in the Isle of Man. A very personal gift for his brother on his wedding day.