Failed Art Studios
@failedartstudios.bsky.social
Hand cut, handmade, wood & resin bookmarks, glow light boxes, art stuff
failedartstudios.com
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I have no affiliation with Amazon and I did not consent to have my shop or products listed on their site with this “buy direct” scam. If you place an order through this unauthorized channel I will delete it.
December 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I have no affiliation with Amazon and I did not consent to have my shop or products listed on their site with this “buy direct” scam. If you place an order through this unauthorized channel I will delete it.
Just deleted my Etsy shop and it feels great. I deliberately started this business to make art and not work for others.
Etsy’s policies and moving-target-algorithm is simply bullshit disguised as opportunity. I get more views in my front driveway for free.
Etsy’s policies and moving-target-algorithm is simply bullshit disguised as opportunity. I get more views in my front driveway for free.
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Just deleted my Etsy shop and it feels great. I deliberately started this business to make art and not work for others.
Etsy’s policies and moving-target-algorithm is simply bullshit disguised as opportunity. I get more views in my front driveway for free.
Etsy’s policies and moving-target-algorithm is simply bullshit disguised as opportunity. I get more views in my front driveway for free.
This is the Zigzag bookmark with teak stain and beachy colors. I’m really curious what others might think of the colors, does it look beachy to you, too?
#books #art #woodworking #handmade #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx #atx
#books #art #woodworking #handmade #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx #atx
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is the Zigzag bookmark with teak stain and beachy colors. I’m really curious what others might think of the colors, does it look beachy to you, too?
#books #art #woodworking #handmade #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx #atx
#books #art #woodworking #handmade #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx #atx
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November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Here’s video of the Firewheel Daisy bookmark, bluesky won’t let me post a mix of video and pics.
#books #bookmarks #shopsmall #austintx
#books #bookmarks #shopsmall #austintx
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here’s video of the Firewheel Daisy bookmark, bluesky won’t let me post a mix of video and pics.
#books #bookmarks #shopsmall #austintx
#books #bookmarks #shopsmall #austintx
I know I haven’t posted for a while, it’s hard to keep up with multiple social media sites and still function as a business.
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
December 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I know I haven’t posted for a while, it’s hard to keep up with multiple social media sites and still function as a business.
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
December 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I know I haven’t posted for a while, it’s hard to keep up with multiple social media sites and still function as a business.
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
Anyways, here’s some of my latest items currently available on my website if anyone is interested in supporting a small art business in this shopping lull! (link in bio).
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’m preparing for holiday markets coming up this weekend and next month, but it looks like I’m going to get rained on all weekend. Business has been getting worse for me the closer we get to the holidays. It’s like the more I try the worse it gets, but I’ll keep going bcs this is all I have left.
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I’m preparing for holiday markets coming up this weekend and next month, but it looks like I’m going to get rained on all weekend. Business has been getting worse for me the closer we get to the holidays. It’s like the more I try the worse it gets, but I’ll keep going bcs this is all I have left.
I made a Texas Firewheel Daisy Bookmark, it’s my personal favorite Texas wildflower.
Available now on my website, and I’ll be at two markets this weekend, If your in the Austin area you should come by and say hi, and pick up the perfect gift for book and wildflower lovers! 📚✨
#books #shopsmall
Available now on my website, and I’ll be at two markets this weekend, If your in the Austin area you should come by and say hi, and pick up the perfect gift for book and wildflower lovers! 📚✨
#books #shopsmall
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I made a Texas Firewheel Daisy Bookmark, it’s my personal favorite Texas wildflower.
Available now on my website, and I’ll be at two markets this weekend, If your in the Austin area you should come by and say hi, and pick up the perfect gift for book and wildflower lovers! 📚✨
#books #shopsmall
Available now on my website, and I’ll be at two markets this weekend, If your in the Austin area you should come by and say hi, and pick up the perfect gift for book and wildflower lovers! 📚✨
#books #shopsmall
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The Frieran angle thing is so great because *every* artist knows that angle is tough. They've all been through it, learning the hard way how to do it.
To a non-artist it doesn't seem like a hard problem. A non-artist who only wants to be seen as an artist, will use genAI instead of learning it.
To a non-artist it doesn't seem like a hard problem. A non-artist who only wants to be seen as an artist, will use genAI instead of learning it.
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Frieran angle thing is so great because *every* artist knows that angle is tough. They've all been through it, learning the hard way how to do it.
To a non-artist it doesn't seem like a hard problem. A non-artist who only wants to be seen as an artist, will use genAI instead of learning it.
To a non-artist it doesn't seem like a hard problem. A non-artist who only wants to be seen as an artist, will use genAI instead of learning it.
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A closer look at one of Báez’s ciguapa figures, a feminine, dangerous, and seductive Dominican mythological creature.
I've seen her several times and thought she was crouched down in shallow water. Now it seems like she is riding a wave.
Truth was the bridge (or an emancipatory healing), 2024
I've seen her several times and thought she was crouched down in shallow water. Now it seems like she is riding a wave.
Truth was the bridge (or an emancipatory healing), 2024
August 31, 2024 at 5:45 PM
A closer look at one of Báez’s ciguapa figures, a feminine, dangerous, and seductive Dominican mythological creature.
I've seen her several times and thought she was crouched down in shallow water. Now it seems like she is riding a wave.
Truth was the bridge (or an emancipatory healing), 2024
I've seen her several times and thought she was crouched down in shallow water. Now it seems like she is riding a wave.
Truth was the bridge (or an emancipatory healing), 2024
I painted this half-asses sunset the other day, I like how it turned out, but the whole point was to chop it up into a bunch of little tags for my bookmarks and boxes.
I’m very pleased with how they turned out, and now people will know the design names while perusing my work, yay. 🧚🏻♀️✨
#art #books
I’m very pleased with how they turned out, and now people will know the design names while perusing my work, yay. 🧚🏻♀️✨
#art #books
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I wish I could afford to hire someone to deal with social media. I’ve never cared for it, I’m half introvert/half extrovert, I do better irl and I make the majority of my sales at live markets, but I need to promote my business online now and I can’t avoid it anymore. How do people do this for fun 😩
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I wish I could afford to hire someone to deal with social media. I’ve never cared for it, I’m half introvert/half extrovert, I do better irl and I make the majority of my sales at live markets, but I need to promote my business online now and I can’t avoid it anymore. How do people do this for fun 😩
I thought this bookmark would sell a long time ago, it’s one of my favorites, but I guess it’s just me hahaha
It’s available on my website if you like it, too (link in bio).
#handmade #books #woodworking #resinart #smallbusiness
It’s available on my website if you like it, too (link in bio).
#handmade #books #woodworking #resinart #smallbusiness
November 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I thought this bookmark would sell a long time ago, it’s one of my favorites, but I guess it’s just me hahaha
It’s available on my website if you like it, too (link in bio).
#handmade #books #woodworking #resinart #smallbusiness
It’s available on my website if you like it, too (link in bio).
#handmade #books #woodworking #resinart #smallbusiness
I did it and I didn’t mess it up, yay!
New sign for my booth 😌
New sign for my booth 😌
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I did it and I didn’t mess it up, yay!
New sign for my booth 😌
New sign for my booth 😌
I made a sign for my vendor booth. Gonna color it with red AF resin to ward off the thieves.
I'll post a pic of it finished tomorrow if I don't mess it up first.
#handmade #art #woodworking #smallbusiness
I'll post a pic of it finished tomorrow if I don't mess it up first.
#handmade #art #woodworking #smallbusiness
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I made a sign for my vendor booth. Gonna color it with red AF resin to ward off the thieves.
I'll post a pic of it finished tomorrow if I don't mess it up first.
#handmade #art #woodworking #smallbusiness
I'll post a pic of it finished tomorrow if I don't mess it up first.
#handmade #art #woodworking #smallbusiness
I’m thinking about adding a small used book selection in my art shop, what do you think?
I’ve already had people ask to buy the display books I use for my handmade bookmarks, so I’m considering it.
#books #bookmarks #art #smallbusiness
I’ve already had people ask to buy the display books I use for my handmade bookmarks, so I’m considering it.
#books #bookmarks #art #smallbusiness
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I’m thinking about adding a small used book selection in my art shop, what do you think?
I’ve already had people ask to buy the display books I use for my handmade bookmarks, so I’m considering it.
#books #bookmarks #art #smallbusiness
I’ve already had people ask to buy the display books I use for my handmade bookmarks, so I’m considering it.
#books #bookmarks #art #smallbusiness
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Holidays are here. History books about the truth of American history with discounts are the best gifts in these challenging times. Check my book Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery, 680 pages, and 40 % with code WELCOME 40 press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Holidays are here. History books about the truth of American history with discounts are the best gifts in these challenging times. Check my book Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery, 680 pages, and 40 % with code WELCOME 40 press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
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"Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery"
by Ana Lucia Araujo
"Based on 20 years of research, this book serves as a comprehensive history and expands that history by providing a truly transnational account that emphasizes the central role of Brazil…"
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
#History
by Ana Lucia Araujo
"Based on 20 years of research, this book serves as a comprehensive history and expands that history by providing a truly transnational account that emphasizes the central role of Brazil…"
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
#History
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery"
by Ana Lucia Araujo
"Based on 20 years of research, this book serves as a comprehensive history and expands that history by providing a truly transnational account that emphasizes the central role of Brazil…"
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
#History
by Ana Lucia Araujo
"Based on 20 years of research, this book serves as a comprehensive history and expands that history by providing a truly transnational account that emphasizes the central role of Brazil…"
@uchicagopress.bsky.social
#History
Make art, drink water, take your vitamins.
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Make art, drink water, take your vitamins.
I’ll be a vendor at The Market at Zach this holiday season! You can stop by and visit on Nov 29th & Dec 13th at Zach Theater’s People’s Plaza for a day of festive shopping, creativity, and community. And be sure to snag a unique gift for your friends and family!
#ZachTheater #austintx #shoplocal
#ZachTheater #austintx #shoplocal
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I’ll be a vendor at The Market at Zach this holiday season! You can stop by and visit on Nov 29th & Dec 13th at Zach Theater’s People’s Plaza for a day of festive shopping, creativity, and community. And be sure to snag a unique gift for your friends and family!
#ZachTheater #austintx #shoplocal
#ZachTheater #austintx #shoplocal
Hey everyone! I made sun catchers! Check it out!
Hand cut, handmade, wood & resin, original designs, stainless steel necklace chain with added bead work, so pretty!
Available now at failedartstudios.com
#suncatcher #woodworking #resinart #shopsmall #smallbusiness
Hand cut, handmade, wood & resin, original designs, stainless steel necklace chain with added bead work, so pretty!
Available now at failedartstudios.com
#suncatcher #woodworking #resinart #shopsmall #smallbusiness
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Hey everyone! I made sun catchers! Check it out!
Hand cut, handmade, wood & resin, original designs, stainless steel necklace chain with added bead work, so pretty!
Available now at failedartstudios.com
#suncatcher #woodworking #resinart #shopsmall #smallbusiness
Hand cut, handmade, wood & resin, original designs, stainless steel necklace chain with added bead work, so pretty!
Available now at failedartstudios.com
#suncatcher #woodworking #resinart #shopsmall #smallbusiness
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Anyone in Austin who likes bookmarks can come by and check out my handmade wood & resin bookmarks at the Arboretum tomorrow!
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Anyone in Austin who likes bookmarks can come by and check out my handmade wood & resin bookmarks at the Arboretum tomorrow!
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
Anyone in Austin who likes bookmarks can come by and check out my handmade wood & resin bookmarks at the Arboretum tomorrow!
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Anyone in Austin who likes bookmarks can come by and check out my handmade wood & resin bookmarks at the Arboretum tomorrow!
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx
I’ll also have new wood and resin glow light boxes, and a small batch of sun catchers, too!
Great for gifting! 📚✨
#shopsmall #shoplocal #austintx