Acorn Whimsy

Acorn Whimsy Photographer Jody Hildreth creates fine art photography with acorns and other natural objects.
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These whimsical creations make great gifts for family and friends.

A humble shepherd tends his flock. His name: John Lemmon. Normally, his sheep are the picture of calm - munching sweet...
09/08/2026

A humble shepherd tends his flock. His name: John Lemmon. Normally, his sheep are the picture of calm - munching sweet green grass, then flopping down at his feet for a good, thoughtful ruminate. Lately, though? Well... they've gone a little wild. Out of nowhere — BONK! — a headbutt sends poor John tumbling end over end down hillsides. His flock baaing in laughter as gravity does it's thing. Quiet nights are interrupted by constant bleating. This usually calm flock now scatters like autumn leaves in a whirlwind. John runs like a chicken with his head cut off trying to keep them together. "Something has to be done to calm these woolly beasts," he mutters to himself.
Can you guess where this story is going?

Artist's Note: I captured this scene at Rahinnane Castle. This amazing castle is actually in someone's backyard. Just pull up and hand the owner a few Euros and you get access to the ruins. We have had the most adorable kitten accompany us during our visit. He made the best tour guide until I discovered one of my acorn sheep in his mouth!

It's National Acorn Squash Day! Here is a throwback to when I created an Acorn Whimsy character using what else... acor...
09/07/2026

It's National Acorn Squash Day! Here is a throwback to when I created an Acorn Whimsy character using what else... acorn squash.

It's National Pet Rock Day! Are you old enough to remember this silly fad from the 70's? Well, in Dark Oak Forest it's...
09/06/2026

It's National Pet Rock Day! Are you old enough to remember this silly fad from the 70's? Well, in Dark Oak Forest it's not a fad, it's a lifestyle! Lots of the acorn folk have rock pets of their very own. Take Birch Thistleberry and his best friend, Jasper. They start every day with a brisk walk. Jasper can do all the basic dog tricks: sit, play dead, and roll over (though that last one only works when they're on a hill). He is a sedentary pup by nature (or should we say, sedimentary). His biggest motivation for getting out of the house each morning? The fire hydrants, of course!

Artist's Note: The other day I was looking ahead to upcoming whacky holidays and saw Pet Rock Day. I knew I had to do something. I debated having an acorn character taking care of a single small rock, but then I thought it would be fun to make a pet out of rocks. I had lots of small smooth pebbles I collected on a trip to the beach. I glued these together to make Jasper (everything about him is rock except the tail). The fire hydrant I made a few days ago, getting inspired by our evening jaunts around our small village. I looked at the fire hydrant on our street corner and my mind saw it broken down into acorn shapes (I know, my mind goes to some odd places!). This hydrant is made completely out of acorns - all different species and sizes.

09/05/2026

I am working with on a fun collaborative project. She is an acorn artist from Germany and we have been following and commenting on each other’s work for several years now. Maren had the great idea to do a project together. I am way behind on my end of the project, but started working on it today. Stay tuned for more of this project that I am so excited to work on.

It's National Cheese Pizza Day and Pete Zaman is in a glorious floury frenzy over at Dark Oak Dough. Pizzas to prep! Cu...
09/05/2026

It's National Cheese Pizza Day and Pete Zaman is in a glorious floury frenzy over at Dark Oak Dough. Pizzas to prep! Customers to feed! Pete is a true master — spinning, tossing, twirling, and shaping dough into the tastiest pies this side of Dark Oak Forest. Stop by his shop for a slice and a show. You won't want to miss it!

Get cracking... it's National Macadamia Nut Day! Meet the Clurichaun, an Irish creature of folklore that is similar to ...
09/04/2026

Get cracking... it's National Macadamia Nut Day! Meet the Clurichaun, an Irish creature of folklore that is similar to a Leprechaun except this little fella enjoys causing mischief at pubs and breweries. This one, named Lorcan, caused so much trouble in Ireland that he was run out of the country. He hopped islands and landed at MacDonald's Irish Pub in the fair city of Liverpool. He spends his days drinking copious amounts of ale, plucking strings on the pub's upright piano, and pinching the ankles of drunk patrons.

Artist's Note: Before my trip to Ireland I read up on some of their mythical creatures from folklore. I loved hearing about the Clurichaun. I already had a Leprechaun that I built from two Macadmia nuts. To make it fit into a pub scene, I crafted a beer stein. I wanted it to look like beer was spilling out of the stein. To make this effect, I painted some resin on the outside of the mug which was hardened with a UV light. Can you guess what other mythical creature I built for this trip?

September is Read A New Book Month, and Lotta Paiges is very serious about it. Her goal is one new book a day! This vo...
09/03/2026

September is Read A New Book Month, and Lotta Paiges is very serious about it. Her goal is one new book a day! This voracious reader never, ever leaves home without a book tucked under her arm. Today she has found the perfect bench with the perfect view, and cracks open "The Great Acorn Heist." Lotta is never a silent reader, oh no. She reads with wiggles and whispers and great dramatic voices, until the whole book comes bounding to life. Before long, the local wildlife catches wind of the tale. A squirrel drops by for a listen, hoping this story might help him with his fall harvest.

Artist's Note: I captured this image in Shenandoah National Park at Hightop Mountain on the Appalachian Trail.

The Brown Knight guards the entrance to a castle, long rumored to be the final resting place for the Holy Grail. A vali...
09/02/2026

The Brown Knight guards the entrance to a castle, long rumored to be the final resting place for the Holy Grail. A valiant knight on a noble quest to find this priceless relic asks politely for safe passage. The Brown Knight firmly declines. SWISH! One swift slice of the blade and the Brown Knight's arm is now lying on the ground. His response? "Tis but a scratch!". Another quick slice removes the Brown Knight's right arm. "It's just a flesh wound," the injured knight calmly replies. With two more swings the Brown Knight is completely immobile, threatening to bite off his opponent's legs. All of this drama and the Holy Grail was no where to be found in the castle.

Artist's Note: Hopefully, most will recognize this as a parody of the classic movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I have always loved the humor in that movie and wanted to recreate one of the more famous scenes with my nutty characters. I photographed this from outside the Tower of London.

09/01/2026

Here is a look at how I photographed some scenes with the Tower of London as a background. Tomorrow morning I will be sharing a parody of a famous 1970’s movie shot here. Any guesses what it might be?

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