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I’m finally painting again and being brave enough to fail…on Wood!

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OC Winter Rose Fairy WIP gouache on wood panel. Old illustrations in background as reference, photo Nicole Anne Nov. 04, 2026
November 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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All the birds and squirrels who call these backyard suburban forests home, appear to be a bit anxious for safe shelter and food before the storm.

#birdstories #boatmanor
An adult red-shafted northern flicker taking a rest and watch from the top. Personal photo collection Nicole Anne. Nov 04,2026
November 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Grey skies and a dampness to the cool air has hit this corner of the world. An Atmospheric River is coming. The starlings attacked a juvenille flicker protecting the nest. Crowes stepped in to break it up. Bertie and Ernie know how to shut down an unfair fight.

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Grey skies coming; an Atmospheric River to be specific is coming to the west coast. The Spanish swamp oak tree referred to as BOAT look a deep rich rusty iron red. Head bowed and a little defeated but holding and strong. A rescue plane is seen in the distance with a bit of emergency aid supplies to be dropped off. A red-shafted northern flicker rests at the top of BOAT. Personal photo collection Nicole Anne. Nov 04,2026
November 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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A dragon on fire 🔥 🐉 🔥
At least mother looks happy

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October 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Mother is tired. But her heart is growing, holding, and strengthening every day.

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Mother aka BOAT (Big Oak Acorn Tree) is on fire in this mid season of life. Limbs have been torn off and healed and new branches of growth. Stronger but battered against the great fall and winter storms which are getting stronger every year. This year she is holding on longer, her leaves of fire. Holding for all the protection she can. For all her children. Her friends. Those who call her home. The ending is good… But the journey was hard. This is what she’s been healing and preparing for. It will be her greatest battle yet against the storm. Some say it’s super El. Nino. But she has been preparing for this fight since she was born. A big Spanish Swamp Oak Tree in BC Canada near the south west coast. It is home to many animals. Mostly multigenerational birds. And now squirrels too. The best looks like a heart. Sometimes the tree looks like a peaceful mother holding onto their child. Beautiful in her stillness. At other times she looks like a dragon 🐉 on fire 🔥 (Dragon and fire emoji above) Mother’s heart. A squirrel nest A woman sits by the fire outside In the South Coast of British Columbia Canada. She sits in the cold with her friend BOAT- A big Spanish swamp oak tree. Taking some time to herself. The day has heen long. But it is dark now. The chikdren are safe. They are loved. The woman sits by the fire in the cold trying to cool down her internal heat. Shes a woman on fire too just like BOAT. A woman with CTPSD and one too many dysabilities for how young she feels in her heart and besides she doesn’t even look disabled; she is reminded often. The journey has been long indeed. But there is always Hope and knowing that she can make it. She’s done it before, she’ll do it again and she is Loved and she loves back. She is healing.
October 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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It’s 4pm somewhere
Friday Birding Hour?
👀At that BC PNW OCT Sky Blue

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October 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Like Fried Green Tomatoes…
“Secrets in the Alt….”

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October 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Today Freddy is showing up a lot at the feeder. I’m pretty sure we’re leaning towards female Anna’s hummingbird buuuuuuut #birdssky please correct this if this is a juvenile male I will happily be corrected.

#annashummingbird #LBC #boatmanor 🪶 #birdstories
October 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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(Is this what it feels like to be hunted by velociraptors)

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October 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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It’s starting to really look like fall here at BOAT manor

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A Spanish Swamp Oak Tree that Nicole refers to as BOAT short for Big Oak Acorn Tree is starting to take on the deep dark shades of red as well as the other neighbours trees. The Japanese stewartia is now fully red. Everything else is remaining green except everything that’s dead in the pots which are normally filled with flowers still at this time of the year but that this is life. You can only do so much and got to pick your spoons. And I don’t have any garden fairies around here but I really could use some if you know some.
October 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Working on the 4the panel to finish up the 3rd page of BOAT manor and then I’ll post it and touching up some mistakes on pages 1&2. Trying to decide where I’m going to keep a running copy. Maybe my website? Start a free Patreon? Decisions decisions #ink #Sketch #wip #comic #illustration #boatmanor
October 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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I’m Nicole Walker an Author-Illustrator currently working on a personal project for Inktober called Garden Fairies: B.O.A.T. Manor

Always looking for an audience & representation.

nicole@westcoastfloraandfauna.ca

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Page 2. Calelunda a Garden Fairy helps collect materials for an Eurasian Collard Dove to build a nest at B.O.AT. Manor. Comic and Art Work by Nicole Walker Page 1. Forget-Me-Not a Garden Fairy helps creating a safe and calm environment for all creatures at B.O.A.T. Manor. Mr Mustache stays much more chill and leave the juncos alone when the cat mint is maintained and reserved for him. Comic and Art Work by Nicole Walker
October 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A little behind for Day 2 but enjoying where this one is going and enjoying the binge in the background while I ink. #wip #ink #comic #illustration #boatmanor
WIP inking panels and watching some sunny in Philadelphia. Cal has a different approach than Mac when helping others move into a new home Comic: BOAT Manor by Nicole Walker
October 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Day 1 Come along on a journey with me if you like critters, birds and Garden Fairies in B.O.A.T manor for the month of October & maybe into November (if I’m being realistic)

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Comic Panels for Inktober2025 Garden Fairies: B.O.A.T. Manor (Big Oak Acorn Tree) Two Juncos eat seeds happily while Mr Mustache the cat unbothered rests amongst some cat mint that the Garden Fairy Forget-Me-Not reseeds regularly to keep the feline chill and uninterested in their feathered friend’s activities. Panels: Juncos state: wonder what keeps mustache so chill? The other replies: No idea but I’ll take it! The sign in the third panel reads: Cat Mint Patch: reserved for Mr Mustache
October 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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I feel so much better. I was so behind after last week. But I am now feeling caught up. I’m onto the last panel for rough sketches. Then I can actually pencil.

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Unfinished Panel Wip. Last day for Inktober 2025 and last page of Boat Manor by Nicole Walker
September 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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I need to stop for today but I kind of want to keep going. It’s that all or nothing and I really like completing tasks. But I think 13 pencil rough sketch panels are enough for today. Probably in my best interest to ice this wrist now.

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WIP pencil panel sketch for inktober day 25 Inferno by Nicole Walker. The callous on the middle finger is red and returning from her school days.
September 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Working at the pediatric Dentist today with both kids. Feeling very behind but up to date 15 panel on pencil rough sketches.

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Inktober Garden Fairies BOAT Manor by Nicole Walker WIP illustration pencil sketches Inktober Garden Fairies BOAT Manor by Nicole Walker WIP illustration pencil sketches
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM