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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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I am happy to announce an exhibition, this time in I am happy to announce an exhibition, this time in collaboration with the talented @paperceramicstudio ❤️ Our works can be seen and also purchased in @bazart_art_ 👌 
"Between heaven and earth" combines earthy ceramic works of Ilze Dilāne with my airy flock and is supplemented with several wonderful paper design lamps. 🥰
Boreal or Tengmalm's owlets. 🖤🖤 These fall i Boreal or Tengmalm's owlets. 🖤🖤 These fall into category "creepy but cute". 🤭 Very Halloween, I'd say. 🤗

Coloured pencils and pastel pigments on a paper. Reference @eriktig 🙏
Snowy owl. 🤍 This was the most difficult of all Snowy owl. 🤍 This was the most difficult of all the owls I'd drawn. 🥵 And halfway through I still wasn't sure if it wasn't a bin material. But there, trust the process - is what I have learned in my coloured pencil journey - and it paid off. I am glad with the result. Next... well, next will be something cute. ❤️
Coloured pencils and pastel pigments on a paper. Reference Linda MacMillan. 🙏
Who doesn't know a sparrow? Loud, social bird who Who doesn't know a sparrow? Loud, social bird who loves to chatter in smaller or larger flocks. 🖤 These two illustrations were part of the project "Birds at the feeders" that was developed in a collaboration with @lob_lv last year. This lovely pair is available together or seperately in my webpage (link in my profile). I think these would make an excellent gift as not only they are accurate captures if the species, but they would be gifts with added value - I will donate 30% of the income to Latvian Ornithology Society for their projects. ❤️ For more info please see the mentioned link or drop me a DM right here in Insta. 🙃 
#housesparrow #mājaszvirbulis #putnipiebarotavām #latvianartist #labdarība
The smallest one in the Europe's owl family - pygm The smallest one in the Europe's owl family - pygmy owl. 🖤 When stressed his head would puff up to a square sillhouette which from the first glance might look funny but when I think of the reason why, I feel sorry for the little pal. 😔 
Anyways.... reaching towards the next owl. 🙂 Care to guess, which one? 🤔

Coloured pencils on a paper. Reference @erik_karits
🙏 #Glaucidiumpasserinum #apodziņš
#pūce #putnilatvijā #latvijasputni #latvianartist
🌿 Art with added value — illustrations that s 🌿 Art with added value — illustrations that support bird conservation. Some original works from my “Birds at the Feeder” series are still available — created in collaboration with the Latvian Ornithological Society. Each drawing is carefully crafted to highlight the unique features of every bird species, combining scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity. 30% of proceeds are donated to support bird protection efforts.

📩 Browse and shop by clicking on the link "Bird illustrations" in my Insta profile.
Ural owl, a majestic predator with deceptively kin Ural owl, a majestic predator with deceptively kind facial expression. Though aggressive if aaproached during nesting season. 
Perhaps you've noticed that the owls dominate in my illustrations lately. I am currently working on a series of owls native to Latvia.  So more owlsome illustrations to come yet. 🤗 And who knows, there might be additional projects related to this series... 😇 Please note that the owl illustrations are not available for sale. All the available artworks can be seen in my webpage (link in my Insta profile). I do ship worldwide, currently sadly excluding US. Hopefully, it will soon change.

Coloured pencils on a paper. Reference @erik_karits 🙏

#urālpūce #Strixuralensis #pūce #LatvianBirds #latvianart #latviešumāksla
A new exhibition starts today, dear folks! ❤️ A new exhibition starts today, dear folks! ❤️ My birds are now visiting Ulbroka Music and art school. 🤗 I am very happy to have this opportunity to showcase my illustrations and paintings to my future colleagues in the art field. 🥰
Long ear owl or LEO. ❤️
Guess the next bird. 🤭

Coloured pencils on a paper. Reference Karen Jackson.
🎉 I’m super excited to take part in the upcom 🎉 I’m super excited to take part in the upcoming Art Riga Fair 2025 during the first week of October — with the opening event already on September 29 at 6 PM at the Railway Museum. Can’t wait to see you there! 🤗
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
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