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Rick Lieder
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Paintings | Photographs
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Night falls, fireflies light the path.

#rabbit #urbannature #naturephotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #firefly #lightningbugs #fireflies #InverteFest #Rabbits #bunny #AnimalPhotography
A European rabbit sitting quietly amidst a dense, dimly lit garden setting. Surrounding it are glowing fireflies, luminous, contrasting beautifully with the dark, shadowy background. A secret moment caught. The color palette is subdued, dominated by deep greens and browns, punctuated by the yellow lights of the fireflies, evoking a magical atmosphere.
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Old Grudges

#ornithology #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #finches
#birdnerd #natgeowild #bbcwildlife
Tension between a house finch couple, mid-flight against a softly blurred green background. Wings are spread wide, feathers splayed in a way that conveys motion, energy, and grace.
October 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Silencing the crickets, swallowing moonlight, in late October.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #blackbird #wings #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #noiretblanc #blackandwhite #Halloween #autumn #fallvibes #nightphotography
A grackle in mid-flight, its wings fully extended, an intense gaze and presence. Freedom, mystery, and an otherworldly noir, Halloween aura.
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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André Leon Talley •

• Fashion icon
• Born October 16, 1949

#Vogue #Fashion #Style #portrait #portraiture #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #illustration #commission #bornonthisday #vogue #AnnaWintour #MetGala #BlackDandy #BlackStyle #AndreLeonTalley
Pen and ink portrait of André Leon Talley, a minimalist line drawing handled like a watercolor painting. Expressive eyes and a thoughtful, cheerful expression.
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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A woodpecker juggles the sunset.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #woodpecker #Michigan #sunset
A woodpecker mid-flight, wings unfurled, a flicker of red atop its crown. Behind it, spheres of light, orbs of scattered sunlight.
October 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Just finished judging a photography contest in Indiana.
Here’s a Blue jay on the way out.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #contest
A blue jay in mid-flight, intense gaze, wings spread wide, striking blue feathers accentuated by delicate white and black markings.
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Notice anything about this map?

Taken directly from CNN .com, an ad for Otto Insurance.

How are you fighting AI Slop?

#ai #aislop #ShutAIDown #cnn #AntiAI #NoAI #TechBros #Tech #Conjob #WebDesign #AdFatigue #fuckai #advert #slop #maps #ads
AI Slop
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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A local grackle on its way to Chicago.

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #Grackle #blackbird #flight #wings #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #noiretblanc #blackandwhite
Close-up image of a grackle, one wing partially extended, revealing intricate feather details and a sense of motion. The monochromatic palette evokes a powerful and mysterious atmosphere.
September 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Man Ray • Born August 27, 1890

"The streets are full of admirable craftsmen, but so few practical dreamers." —1945

#ManRay #BOTD #Photography #photographie #surrealist #surrealism #LeeMiller #monochrome #photosky #artsky #art #arthistory #modernart
A close-up of a face, eyes wide open, with long, delicate eyelashes. Large teardrops positioned both under the eyes and on the cheek resemble drops of glass or crystal.
August 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Happy 135th birthday George Herriman!

#KrazyKat #GeorgeHerriman #OTD #comics #comicstrip #comicstrips #comicsstudies #popculture #cartoonist #NationalCartoonistsDay #cats
Happy 135th birthday George Herriman!
August 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Musician and composer Joseph Daley, RIP.
Legendary tuba player, trombonist, euphonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.

1949 -2025

#portrait #Music #jazz #thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #tuba #jazzmusic #portraiture #livemusicnyc #manhattanjazz
Portrait of musician and composer Joseph Daley. Legendary tuba player, trombonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.
August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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“My library is well-furnished: books, a chair, and a cat.
All else is vanity.” • Mark Twain

#WorldCatDay #InternationalCatDay #CatsofBlueSky #FurBallFriday #cats #companion #furry #furryart #commission #penandink #BlueSkyCats #ItsACatsLife #animalart
Subtle and poetic watercolor painting of a graceful, alert cat with large, expressive ears.
August 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Amy Winehouse •

Gone too soon, 14 years today.

• Pen & ink

#thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #jazz #portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #artwork #traditionalart #artcommunity #painters #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper #AmyWinehouse
#backtoblack
Pen and ink portrait of Amy Winehouse, a minimalist line drawing with fluid strokes emphasizing the contours of her face and hair. Expressive eyes and a thoughtful, melancholic expression.
July 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Evening in my backyard, a mother White-tail grooms her fawn, bolting soon after spying me.

#naturelovers #deer #urbannature #naturephotography #puremichigan #photography #wildlifeart #fineartphotography #mother #bambi
A tender moment between a white-tailed deer and its fawn set against a lush, verdant backdrop. Deep greens of the surrounding foliage create a rich, almost immersive atmosphere, making the viewer feel as though they are quietly witnessing a private scene in the forest. The play of light and shadow enhances the peaceful mood, highlighting the smooth textures of the deer's fur and the delicate spots on the fawn. The subtle inclusion of purple flowers adds a gentle pop of color, enriching the scene without overwhelming it. The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the creatures and the cool, dense greenery adds depth and dimension, pulling the viewer into the environment.
July 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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For World Firefly Day, a drifting lightning bug glows, a tiny fireball flickering just out of reach of small fingertips.

#flight #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #summer #firefly #lightningbugs #fireflies #WorldFireflyDay
For World Firefly Day, a lightning bug glows at dusk, flying past garden flowers in search of a mate, a tiny fireball flickering just out of reach of small fingertips.
July 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Reckless • Black-capped Chickadee

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #chickadee #flight #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #birdsinflight #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #wings #sun
Close-up of a cute Chickadee in mid-flight, its masked black and white face alert, with wings spread and wings glowing from . Background is blurry with blues and greens.
July 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Sly Stone • 1943 - 2025

#Musicsky #portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #traditionalart #artcommunity #painters #blacksky #blackhistory #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper #SlyStone #soulmusic #rockmusic #slyandthefamilystone #slyandthefamilystone
Pen and ink portrait of musician Sly Stone • Born 5 June 1898
June 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Federico García Lorca • Born 5June1898
Only mystery allows us to live

#Spain #poetry #blueskypoetry #FedericoGarcíaLorca #Lorca #portraitdrawing #portrait #drawing #penandinkdrawing #penandinkportraits #inkonpaper #penandink #penartist #caricatureartist #drawink #expressiveart #inkdrawing #pastel
Pen and ink & pastel portrait of Spanish poet and playwrite Federico García Lorca • Born 5 June 1898 “Only mystery allows us to live”
June 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Good girls have sharp claws . . . Portrait of Mynx via @lostmirror.bsky.social
Dilute tortie kitten lying on a brown carpet perch, sunlight pink in her ears, gaze on the camera, one paw showing her claws
June 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Marilyn Monroe on what would have been her 99th birthday.

#portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #artwork #traditionalart #artcommunity #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper #cinema #movies #marilynmonroe #Hollywood #film #Actress #SexSymbol #Icon
Pen and ink portrait of Marilyn Monroe on her 99th birthday. American actress, model and sex symbol. Long after her death, she remains a pop culture icon.
June 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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And Awaaay We Go!

Near sunset, a Blue jay swipes a seed to end the day.

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #Bluejay #wings
A brilliant blue Blue jay captured in flight, wings spread, on an overcast spring day
May 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Happy birthday Miles Davis!

Born May 26 1926

Pen & ink

#thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #jazz #MilesDavis #portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #artwork #traditionalart #artcommunity #painters #blacksky #blackhistory #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper
Pen and ink portrait of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis
May 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Garden dragon

Newborn mantids are here, more than half of my ootheca have hatched.

#naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #naturalhistoryillustration #insectart #natureartist #mantis #prayingmantis #sunlight #garden
A close-up of a praying mantis nymph on a flower lit by the sun.
May 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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A Tufted Titmouse steals colors from a sunset.

#flight #bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #Titmouse #sunset #prism #wings
A Tufted Titmouse in flight at sunset, its wings like a prism, breaking the light into colors.
May 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A bumblebee on a search for pollen is a zigzagging blur, flying through sun-drenched aster blooms.

#naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #bees #naturalhistoryillustration #insectart #natureartist #beeart #pollination #sunlight #flight
Dreaming of bees A bumblebee on a search for pollen is a zigzagging blur, translating the language of flowers as it flies through sun-drenched aster blooms.
May 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM