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Latest art pieces from Marta Gotlība

Welcome to my blog. Here, you’ll find my latest Instagram posts, offering a glimpse into my creative journey, works in progress, and the stories behind my illustrations and oil paintings. Stay a while, explore, and join me in celebrating the beauty of nature through art!

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Northern Hawk-Owl. 🖤 An occasional winter visit Northern Hawk-Owl. 🖤 An occasional winter visitor in Latvia.
Owls always ask for time and patience — their patterns are so intricate and fascinating. Still, I’ve set myself a goal: to create an illustrated collection of all owl species found in Latvia.

Which owl is your favorite? 🦉💛 Mine is pygmy owl, a cuteness overload. 🥰

Coloured pencils on A4 paper. Reference photo: Maksymilian Dobrozynski. 🙏
One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Fou One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret never to be told. 🖤

The traditional children's nursery rhyme states that two magpies means a good luck. So there, a painting of two majestic magpies is freshly finished. 🖤🖤
Oils on a linen, 2025. Reference A.Woodcock. 🙏
Here’s my newest framed oil painting – a grey Here’s my newest framed oil painting – a grey partridge (Perdix perdix) 🕊️
I loved painting every layer of its soft feathers and warm colors. There’s something so sweet and gentle about these birds — they just feel so lovable.
The painting is framed in a brown wooden frame with a soft copper-patina touch, ready to brighten up a cozy corner or become a heartfelt gift.

✨ A small piece of the wild, painted to bring warmth and stillness into your space. More info about this artwork can be found in my webpage (link in my Insta profile). 🤗
I’m very happy to share with you my new framed o I’m very happy to share with you my new framed oil painting of the European robin (Erithacus rubecula). The robin has always been one of my dearest birds — delicate, full of life, and so symbolic. 🧡 I truly enjoyed every hour of painting it, building up the soft layers of oil and watching the bird slowly come to life on the panel.

Now, with the frame, the piece feels complete and ready for a loving home. ❤️
You can find more details about this artwork in the Shop section of my website (link in bio). Or by writing me a DM. 🙂
Franko, the French bulldog. This commission was an Franko, the French bulldog. This commission was an absolute treat for me as I adore frenchies. 🥰🥰🥰 The illustration will be given as a gift. 
I do accept commissions on pet and bird portraits for the autumn/winter season. Please request the price list via DM.
Thank you for choosing my art to give as presents! Thank you for choosing my art to give as presents! 🥰 This lovely kingfisher lady was given to a friend. 💙
I am accepting commissions on bird, pet, and wildlife portraits for this autumn/winter. Please request the pricelist via DM. 🤗
This us a coloured pencil illustration, reference photo Wayne McGregor. 🙏
Two goldcrests in a spruce, oils on a stretched ca Two goldcrests in a spruce, oils on a stretched canvas. 2025. Signed, varnished, available. Link to the work is in my Insta profile 🤗

Ref Vincent van Zalinge.
Charm of the cherries 🍒❤️ I had these minia Charm of the cherries 🍒❤️ I had these miniatures for a while and I managed to frame them. The white framed one was purchased straight after posting in fb, but the dark framed one is available. DM me for details, if interested. 🤗
#cherrydrawing #radītslatvijā #latvianartist #foršiķirši
Short eared owl. 🖤 Second in my owl plan. 😊👌 The looks of this owl resembles with the leader of a music band Kiss. 😄
I imagine when they (owls) all are done and framed, and exhibited... this will be a spectacular moment 🤩 long way to go though, owls are slooooowly ilustrating objects. 
If you swipe to the last video in this post, you'll see my lovely assistant Traktors who is often in my lap when I draw. 🖤

Coloured pencils on a paper. Ref Les Liddle

#purvapūce #shortearedowl #owlsofinstagram #owlillustration #owlart #asioflammeus
Great grey owl. 🖤 And me in the last photo bein Great grey owl. 🖤 And me in the last photo being wrapped in a cosy cardi in almost middle summer. Come on, where is the warm weather? 🤷‍♀️ Are those 3 warm days were all the summer we get here in Latvia? 🙈 Tell me, is it better where you live? 🤔

Coloured pencils on an A3 paper, 2025. Reference Jessica Wessell. 🙏 
#ziemeļpūce #greatgreyowl #owlillustration #owldrawing
I would never believe how colourful is the magpies I would never believe how colourful is the magpies tail, if I hadn't found its tail feather on a street. Just look at that! 😍 The magpie isn't just black and white. It has wonderful colours in her outfit. 🥰 
Beautiful world of birds 🤗

Ref of the painting A.Woodcock. 🙏
#magpieart #magpies #feathers
Grey partridge in a sunset 🧡 This was a photo I Grey partridge in a sunset 🧡 This was a photo I could not resist, it had to be painted. 🥰
Oils on a panel (25×30cm), 2025.
Thank you @woody_1669 for the wonderful reference. 🙏
#greypartridge #partridgesofinstagram #laukirbe #putnilatvijā #birdart #birdpainting #latvianartist #latvianart #madeinlatvia
Weekend's approaching, any plans? 🤔 I've played Weekend's approaching, any plans? 🤔 I've played with the blues in the background of the magpies, and gonna let the glazing to dry properly before continuing. The summer here in Latvia warms up slowly (though the next weeks forecast is absolute crap, around 15-17 degrees C and rain, common that's not a summer! 🤷‍♀️). Hope the summer is better where you are. 🤗
#oneforsorrow #twoforjoy #magpies #magpieart #latvianartist #fridaymood #madeinlatvia #birdart
Life is like a glass of wine — full of color, mo Life is like a glass of wine — full of color, motion, and unexpected moments to be savored slowly, sip by sip. 🍷✨

This illustration is also available, the link to the shop can be found in my Insta profile. 🤗

#colouredpencilart
#realisticdrawing
#wineart
#glassofwine
#stilllifeart
#artinmotion
#originalillustration
#moderndrawing
#fineartforsale
#martagotlibaart
"As long as you're with me". A soft and heartwarmi "As long as you're with me". A soft and heartwarming illustration that would look beautiful in a nursery or child’s room. ❤
It tells a gentle story of friendship between a little dog and a teddy bear.
Click the shop link in my profile for more photos and details!

#nurseryart #dogandbear #illustrationlove #childrensroomdecor #friendshipstory #whimsicalart #artforchildren #cutewallart #originalillustration #artistsoninstagram
This pouty pug was created at the end of last year This pouty pug was created at the end of last year, in a whirlwind of inspiration — and for the first time, I tried a bold background. I'm so happy with how it turned out! ❤ The detailed miniature portrait is available to view and purchase in person at "Mākslas oranžērija" gallery, Elizabetes Street 63, Riga.
Remote purchase is also possible 🤗 The shop link with more detailed info and more photos in my Insta profile. 
Ref. charlesdeluvio (Unsplash).

#pugart #dogportrait #miniaturepainting #petportrait #boldbackground #puglove #dogillustration #artinriga #originalartwork #artistsoninstagram🤗 #mākslasoranžērija #mopsis #redbackground
Welcome to my newly refreshed art shop — where e Welcome to my newly refreshed art shop — where each piece tells a quiet story through color and line. Each piece is inspired by the quiet beauty of everyday life, the rhythms of nature, and the little wonders around us. If my art speaks to you — come take a look!
🛒 👉 the link to my web page is in my Insta bio.
#artshop #supportlocalartists #illustrationart #natureinspired #artforsale #smallbusinesslove #birdart #latvianart #contemporaryillustration #martagotliba
We did it! 🥰 The charity auction in collaborati We did it! 🥰 The charity auction in collaboration with @lob_lv  has come to a close. Out of 30 artworks, 17 were sold, raising an incredible €1332.50 in donations for bird conservation. ❤ I’m over the moon with this result – thank you so much to everyone who took part! 🙏
But it’s not over yet. The remaining pieces from the “Birds at the Feeder” collection are still available for purchase – and 30% of each sale will continue to be donated to support birds. 🐦 Browse the available illustrations in the shop of my webpage (link in my bio).
If you're interested, feel free to reach out via the contact form provided on the webpage or message me here. 🤗

Let’s keep doing good things together! ❤🐤

#BirdArt #CharityAuction #ArtForNature #BirdConservation #SupportWildlife #LatvianBirds #NatureInspiredArt #WatercolorArt #IllustrationArt #SupportArtists #GiveBack #BirdLovers #PutniPieBarotavām #LielaisPaldies
Species of year 2023 in Latvia - thrush nightingal Species of year 2023 in Latvia - thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia), ladybird (Harmonia axyridis), and  sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) in a composition as a gift to a little girl who was born that year. ❤️ 

Please note that I don't accept any commissions till approx mid summer. 🤗

Reference for the bird.@tomaszgrzegorczykwildlife
🙏
#Harmoniaaxyridis #luscinialuscinia #thrushnightingale #lakstīgala #smaržlapuroze #gadasugas #2023gada #gadaputns #Rosarubiginosa
He is no average Joe, the middle spotted woody has He is no average Joe, the middle spotted woody has a sparkling character and a sharp personality. He is ready to brighten up your workstation. ❤️ This is one of several woodpecker illustrations offered in the charity action I've mentioned before. 🤗 More detailed info can be found by pressing on a line in my bio. 👌

#putnipiebarotavām #putnilatvijā #charityauction #labdarība #akcija #latvianartist #mākslalatvijā
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