Snow elves can be found in the cracks of the world, hiding under garden steps and making their homes in log piles. They’ve readily adapted to living alongside humans, and much prefer building their homes up against a sturdy foundation. In the dead of winter they are often out and about enjoying the snow, so […]
Whatley’s Wildlife
Magna Hydrophiinae – Sea Serpent in a Bottle
The Magna Hydrophiinae (commonly called a sea serpent) starts out no bigger than an inch long. They’re hatched in briny riverbeds with deep pools that allow them to hunt and grow before they make the journey to the ocean. The name sea serpent can be deceptive, as these aquatic creatures rarely inhabit seas, and tend […]
Baby Octopus in a Seashell – Handmade Ocean Sculpture
Baby octopuses are a regular in my shop, and here is the latest. They live in genuine seashells I’ve ethically sourced myself, and are based off of the Atlantic octopus. They make great desk buddies, are happy to guard your library, or be a part of your curiosity collections and other rare finds. See […]
Alios the Summer Spirit – Handmade OOAK artdoll
Alios is a summer spirit from the stories of old. Arriving on silent hooves with the first tulips of spring, the creature brings spring in its wake and shakes sunlight from its antlers. Alios is sold. This was a commissioned sculpture, but see Etsy for available creations. Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatleyswildlife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatleyswildlife/ My […]
Cardamom the Wolf Cub – OOAK Handmade Poseable Doll
Little Cardamom is the smallest canine to ever step paw into my workshop. We had a heavy snow fall but this kit doesn’t seem to mind. She’s seeing snow for the first time, and her photoshoot took longer than planned owing to the cold and her love for chasing snowflakes. Eventually we had to retreat […]