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Deanna Lynch
@495creative.bsky.social
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Multi-disciplinary artist, currently focusing on non-objective painting & photography
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495creative.bsky.social
So many babies this time of year
#vancouverisland #spring #wildlife #urbanwildlife
This is a photo of a yearling black bear, rubbing on a power line pole in our yard This is a photo of a young deer napping in a sunny part of the yard This is a photo of a male flicker on the top of a topped tree with their nest in it. There is a nestling popping its head out of the nest This is a photo of the same tree with the mother flicker feeding the baby bird
May 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
495creative.bsky.social
This is Chonks, he use to be the neighbourhood stray that would sneak in our house at night to eat. After about 4 years of earning his trust he felt safe enough to come hide out after he had been in a bad fight. He is the sweetest cat, love that he decided to live with us
#caturday #straycat
Chonks, the stray cat sitting in the open window waiting until he felt it was safe to sneak into the kitchen to eat. Once I knew he was coming in, there was always an open window for him to come in to eat and to get out of the bad weather when needed This was Chonks after he came back from the vet after his fight, he was covered in deep bite wounds. Even being in so much pain he was a sweet fella, he never tried to bite or even growl at me or the vet A pic of my feet and Chonks feet out stretched on the couch, hanging out watching tv and getting some belly rubs
May 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
495creative.bsky.social
This was the first album that I bought when I was a kid…still love this song
#genx
blueskyoldschool.bsky.social OldSchool @blueskyoldschool.bsky.social · Apr 28
46 YEARS AGO TODAY on April 28, 1979, "Heart of Glass" by Blondie reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
April 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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youranoncentral.bsky.social
Canada as you vote, here is a reminder of who the Trump, Musk, Netanyahu and Modi ally Pierre Poilievre really is. #cdnpoli
youranoncentral.bsky.social Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Jan 7
Pierre Poilievre has been in politics for 20 years, he's written 0 legislation; has one of the highest pensions in government. He's voted against the environment & climate nearly 400 times, derailed legislation to benefit workers, and voted against affordable housing initiatives.
April 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
495creative.bsky.social
#neverpoilievre
jenstden.bsky.social Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Apr 8
I wrote about putting Poilievre's "biological clock" talk in context with right-wing trends which emphasize baby makin'.

For instance, he's appeared on Jordan Peterson's show, talking about "traditional values" alongside a pretty extreme anti-abortion ad. #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Why Poilievre’s Biological Clock Talk Makes Us See Red | The Tyee
Right-wing politics has a fixation on baby-making right now, and it’s weird.
thetyee.ca
April 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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CTV cancelled Rachel Gilmore’s fact-checking segment after political pressure from Poilievre’s Conservatives. Leaked audio shows execs caved due to “distraction” from online backlash. A major blow to press freedom.
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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lesliewlove.bsky.social
Heads up North #vancouverisland, you have anti-abortion candidates:
Aaron Gunn, North Island - Powell River, Conservative
Paul Macknight, North Island - Powell River, People's Party of Canada.
You all need to vote strategically for the NDP!
#canadaelection #vote
Smart Voting .ca graph showing polls for North Island Powell River there's a split vote on the left and Conservatives are leading the riding. Vote NDP in Powell River to have the best chance at beating the Conservatives in the Federal Election 2025.
March 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
495creative.bsky.social
Adding messages to the material. This is the wool from my baby dress and I am encoding it with painted messages
#vancouverislandartist #conceptualart #mixedmediaart #canadianartist
March 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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lesliewlove.bsky.social
I started a Vancouver Island (ish) Artists Starter Pack, for us art lovers looking to connect! 🎨💞
I have room for more; I am just getting started. Let me know if you'd like to be added or have suggestions.
Appreciate you, and thanks for supporting the arts!
go.bsky.app/CaUZV8X
March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
495creative.bsky.social
Deconstruct to reconstruct - taking apart the clothing I wore a baby to use in new projects, a start of a series exploring family, expectations, outcomes and autonomy

#wip #selfportrait #art #photo #vancouverislandartist
Yellow and white knitted baby dress from 1972 Yellow and white ball is wool from baby dresses from 1972. White balls have messages encoded on the wool Black and white self portrait photo on translucent acrylic skin, suspended inside a white frame with crocheted white wool from my baby sweater from 1972. Title “Others” 24”x24” artist statement "Although we might each feel like isolated islands seeking connection, no islands have a greater impact on us than the individual members of our own families. While we are unique individuals within this family archipelago, the shared history and bonds profoundly shape who we are. Our familial roots are deeply embedded in us, but it is our responsibility to determine how the past will shape our future."
March 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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WATCH: The gloves are off! It’s been an under-reported scandal for quite a while that Pierre Poilievre refuses to apply for security clearance. It was a scandal EVEN BEFORE the most recent efforts to undermine Canada’s democracy, sovereignty and economy from Trump, Musk and the GOP.

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Why Won’t Pierre Poilievre Get His Security Clearance?
YouTube video by Justin Trudeau
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March 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
495creative.bsky.social
First fire pit of the season, Monkey loves to snuggle by the fire too
#everydayiscaturday #catsofbluesky #vancouverisland
March 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
495creative.bsky.social
The herring run is a sure sign that spring has come to #vancouverisland. The #herringroe attach to the seaweed and become exposed at low tide. They look beautiful in the evening light... we really do live in an amazing place.

These photos are from mid March 2023

#oceanlife #photography
Herring roe on seaweed herring roe attached to seaweed that is growing from a shell herring roe attached to seaweed that is growing from a shell herring roe attached to seaweed that is growing from a shell
March 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
495creative.bsky.social
Maybe we should also be looking at the actions of International Democracy Union and Stephen Harper too
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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davidebybc.bsky.social
We honour and remember firefighters, volunteer and professional, who lost their lives protecting our communities.

Heroes like Devyn Gale, whose courage and selflessness inspires and guides us.

They were truly the best of us.
March 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
495creative.bsky.social
One of my favourites!
March 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
495creative.bsky.social
Maybe Harper should spend less time on Canadian politics and more time dealing with the so called center right members of the International Democracy Union
March 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
495creative.bsky.social
Everyday is #caturday at our house
February 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
495creative.bsky.social
Spending the weekend getting photos of some new paintings.

#Painting #inkart #photography #behindthelens
A photo of the new finder in my camera focused on one of my paintings
February 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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hyperallergic.com
Andy Warhol’s mother, Julia Warhola, was a Carpatho-Rusyn immigrant and an artist in her own right who rarely gets the credit she deserves for her influence on her son’s career.

Learn more about her story here: https://shorturl.at/T88lf
February 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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cheknews.ca
The owners of the world famous tourist destination say it will reopen this summer with limited food services, and rebuild for 2026.
Telegraph Cove to reopen and rebuild after fire
The owners of the world famous tourist destination say it will reopen this summer with limited food services, and rebuild for 2026.
cheknews.ca
February 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
495creative.bsky.social
Finishing up this painting. Would love to see what others are working on
#painting #nonobjectivepainting #blysky.art #vancouverisland #InkPainting
February 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
495creative.bsky.social
I don’t intend on getting too political on here, but I came across a post today that indicated that our former Prime Minister Stephen Harper was seen entering the White House, that got me a bit curious. I had read previously that there was a group that has been managing a number of the 🧵
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
495creative.bsky.social
I have a friend who is working on a website for me, so it has (once again) forced me to get photos of my work organized. Today's focus was photography and came across these that I thought I'd share
#vancouverisland #macroPhotography #poppy #poppies
a red poppy with a green bud beside it on a soft grey and blue background a wet, vibrant green poppy bud on a bright purple background A petal less poppy with vibrant green pollen covered stamens surrounding a bright pink pistil
February 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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moma.bsky.social
Louise Nevelson, Hanging Column (from Dawn's Wedding Feast), 1959

https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136144
Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Fund
December 17, 2024 at 8:26 AM