Julien (The Beaver Pond Shop)
@julienthepotter.bsky.social
Potter, sculpter, illustrator. Art will save the world ❤️ 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. In honor of my uncle, who this weekend, in a severe mental heath crisis, still made an effort to call me his nephew instead of his niece, I am choosing to stay visible today despite being scared and exhausted by the world. Trans people will always exist. Lead with ❤️
March 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. In honor of my uncle, who this weekend, in a severe mental heath crisis, still made an effort to call me his nephew instead of his niece, I am choosing to stay visible today despite being scared and exhausted by the world. Trans people will always exist. Lead with ❤️
I spent DAYS on decorating a tea set, cryptid themed mugs, and a few other pieces. Today I opened the glaze kiln and only THREE pieces are sellable, and one is a re- fire from last week. 😫
March 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I spent DAYS on decorating a tea set, cryptid themed mugs, and a few other pieces. Today I opened the glaze kiln and only THREE pieces are sellable, and one is a re- fire from last week. 😫
The Yeti is real.
March 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Yeti is real.
Mothman lives.
March 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Mothman lives.
I haven’t eaten cereal in years (I’m a savory bitch) and suddenly today all I want is Raisin Bran. I ate two bowls for lunch and would absolute love to have more. I’ve never liked Raisin Bran? The body is bodying, I guess. 🤷♂️
March 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I haven’t eaten cereal in years (I’m a savory bitch) and suddenly today all I want is Raisin Bran. I ate two bowls for lunch and would absolute love to have more. I’ve never liked Raisin Bran? The body is bodying, I guess. 🤷♂️
Soulmate mug!
In Greek mythology people used to be born with two faces, four arms, and four legs. Zeus was jealous of their power and so he split them down the middle into people as we know today. Now people spend their lives searching for their other half.
In Greek mythology people used to be born with two faces, four arms, and four legs. Zeus was jealous of their power and so he split them down the middle into people as we know today. Now people spend their lives searching for their other half.
March 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Soulmate mug!
In Greek mythology people used to be born with two faces, four arms, and four legs. Zeus was jealous of their power and so he split them down the middle into people as we know today. Now people spend their lives searching for their other half.
In Greek mythology people used to be born with two faces, four arms, and four legs. Zeus was jealous of their power and so he split them down the middle into people as we know today. Now people spend their lives searching for their other half.
Resting heart rate: 127 bpm
Studio temp: 90+ degrees
Pots to glaze: 45 ish?
Death: imminent
Studio temp: 90+ degrees
Pots to glaze: 45 ish?
Death: imminent
March 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Resting heart rate: 127 bpm
Studio temp: 90+ degrees
Pots to glaze: 45 ish?
Death: imminent
Studio temp: 90+ degrees
Pots to glaze: 45 ish?
Death: imminent
Pottery means thinking you’re a genius and ahead of the game until the week before a market, when you suddenly realize all your work is awful and you don’t have enough. Guess who is working nonstop until their market this weekend.
March 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Pottery means thinking you’re a genius and ahead of the game until the week before a market, when you suddenly realize all your work is awful and you don’t have enough. Guess who is working nonstop until their market this weekend.
Got stuck EIGHT TIMES trying to find a vein for my colonoscopy. Three different people and an arm ultrasound later…. 😑
March 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Got stuck EIGHT TIMES trying to find a vein for my colonoscopy. Three different people and an arm ultrasound later…. 😑
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Look, I’m getting a colonoscopy tomorrow and spending today on the toilet, but I’m still calling my representatives. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE.
March 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Look, I’m getting a colonoscopy tomorrow and spending today on the toilet, but I’m still calling my representatives. YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE.
This is Gertrude. She’s the only thing keeping me sane right now.
March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is Gertrude. She’s the only thing keeping me sane right now.
Continuing work on this sculptural pot. After this week in our country, this is feeling pretty autobiographical.
March 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Continuing work on this sculptural pot. After this week in our country, this is feeling pretty autobiographical.
My therapist is slowly helping me form a mental health and regular healthcare team of entirely trans/ non-binary folks and I wish for everyone the kindness and understanding of being treated and helped by people who actually respect and understand you.
March 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
My therapist is slowly helping me form a mental health and regular healthcare team of entirely trans/ non-binary folks and I wish for everyone the kindness and understanding of being treated and helped by people who actually respect and understand you.
I’m having so much trouble getting out of bed, or doing anything, really. This depression is conniving. So today I cuddled my pup, drank lots of coffee, and read LOTR where I know without a doubt that good will triumph over evil.
March 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I’m having so much trouble getting out of bed, or doing anything, really. This depression is conniving. So today I cuddled my pup, drank lots of coffee, and read LOTR where I know without a doubt that good will triumph over evil.
I depend on social security disability to survive. I have CPTSD, OCD, major depressive disorder, ulcerative colitis, endometriosis, and other health issues. I live with my parents, I work as much as I possibly can running my own business, and receive SSD and I still BARELY can afford to live. 1/2
February 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I depend on social security disability to survive. I have CPTSD, OCD, major depressive disorder, ulcerative colitis, endometriosis, and other health issues. I live with my parents, I work as much as I possibly can running my own business, and receive SSD and I still BARELY can afford to live. 1/2
F*cking try me.
February 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
F*cking try me.
Trying to figure out if my feeling like I’m dying is actually a disease, or if it’s just my body viscerally responding to the state of the world.
February 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Trying to figure out if my feeling like I’m dying is actually a disease, or if it’s just my body viscerally responding to the state of the world.
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Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
February 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
Making teeea 🎶 making tea potttss 🎶
February 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Making teeea 🎶 making tea potttss 🎶
Ever have weird moments in therapy where you just stare intensely at each other without speaking for way too long?
February 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Ever have weird moments in therapy where you just stare intensely at each other without speaking for way too long?
This is my favorite mug right now, made for me by a fellow potter friend. The person on it reminds me to breathe and embrace myself as I am. #trans #loveyourself
February 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is my favorite mug right now, made for me by a fellow potter friend. The person on it reminds me to breathe and embrace myself as I am. #trans #loveyourself
Trying to break my pattern of unhealthy intense friendships/ relationships by being honest and vulnerable, and setting boundaries for myself. Can’t say it doesn’t suck though.
February 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Trying to break my pattern of unhealthy intense friendships/ relationships by being honest and vulnerable, and setting boundaries for myself. Can’t say it doesn’t suck though.
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I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
Slowly getting back to work. These designs will be stained darker at the bisque stage.
February 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Slowly getting back to work. These designs will be stained darker at the bisque stage.