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oleander.bsky.social
shel
@oleander.bsky.social
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painter, illustrator, aerialist, horror lit enthusiast.
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nervousjessica.bsky.social
Radiolaria are microscopic unicellular sea creatures that create skeletons from silica. Their skeletons are among the most beautiful and complex natural microstructures, resembling elaborate filigree. blog post: n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/blog/?p=9861
four radiolaria sculptures sitting on a black surface
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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apsciencebylyn.bsky.social
Just your normal classic bumblebee with the normal number of wings and totally a vegetarian, don't worry about it

(bumblebee mimic robberfly, of course 🖤)
Chonky black and yellow bumblebee-like robberfly, chilling on a green oak leaf. Side view Close shot of the creature's face; big black compound eyes and a yellow "beard" nearly covering the face Very close shot put the creature's point yellow face floof. It's almost like a lion's mane Close shot of one of the creature's feets, black with two claws and little orange flappy pads behind them
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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conniemenefee.bsky.social
Reflections ...
Bank shrubs and trees reflecting in pond Shrubs and grasses on hillside reflecting in pond
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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sophiecarr.bsky.social
Found an old photo of one of my favourite mushroom sightings - a magpie inkcap :) Haven’t seen any this year (or since); this was taken in a nearby woodland on this day in 2017.

#mushrooms
A black and white inkcap mushroom in autumnal leaf litter.
October 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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jajeumm.bsky.social
Finished painting of Thuidium cymbifolium (Hawaiian name: mākole mākō pi`i) #sciart #botanicalart #watercolor
Watercolor painting of Thuidium cymbifolium
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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conniemenefee.bsky.social
These are my not-classic monarch butterfly photographs from past years ... plus a photo from late September 2025 #Inverts
Orange and black butterfky hanging down from a branch Looking down at an orange and black butterfly making a "V" Orange and black butterfly in the woods, brown crumpled leaves nearby Orange and black butterfly on a pink zinnia
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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bigartthread.bsky.social
Self-portraits by American artist Lauren E Peters, 2020s, whose paintings explore costume and performance.
Painting in a bold, realistic style depicting a white woman wearing a big curly red wig, heart-shaped sunglasses, and red plaid coat, posing with attitude in front of a green and pink diamond wall. Painting in a bold, realistic style depicting a white woman wearing a layered blue wig and big white and maroon fur coat, posing looking over her shoulder at the viewer, with a desert landscape in the background. Painting in a bold, realistic style depicting a white woman wearing a pink wig that covers her eyes, a headband with bronze horns, and a pink and blue patterned outfit, posing with her head down in front of wallpaper with birds and floral designs. Painting in a bold, realistic style depicting a white woman with long red-brown hair wearing a lacey purple top and a gold headdress, posing with attitude in front of a green feathered wall.
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
oleander.bsky.social
They should invent a food that doesn't make my stomach hurt
October 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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conniemenefee.bsky.social
Tiny aster happenstance rock garden ...
Tiny asters growing in rock crevice
October 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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lotuscat.bsky.social
I was sure this gravel stuck in scrambled egg thing was Rhizocarpon geographica, but the lichenologist instructor said you’d never be sure about Rhizocarpons unless you do DNA test. Fascinating, anyway. Ikenotaira, Tomi, Nagano #Lichen #FungiFriends
チズゴケの仲間。同定はとても難しいそうだ。長野県東御市池の平 #地衣類
Close-up of the apothecia of Rhizocarpon lichen. Apothecia look like black gravels that are embedded in yellow, cracked thallus. Colony of rhizocarpon on rock. The thallus is smooth yellow with cracks throughout. Balck apothecia that look like gravels are seen.
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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kelseyelagunas.bsky.social
Merlin, Arthur Ross Pinetum, Central Park. My first time seeing one stationary and up close. #birds
Gorgous falcon called a Merlin perched high in a pine
October 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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clairecansick.bsky.social
Today's conundrum. Yes, that is where I've wiped my brush on the wall instead of bending down and picking up the cloth.
In progress painting of a wave with two skeletons within, holding hands. The surrounding wall is streaked with paint.
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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mstreefrog.bsky.social
Looking like a ghostly alien, a moon jellyfish floats in blue lighting at the Oregon Coast aquarium.

#BlueSkyMonday #photography
The jellyfish tank is always a thrill at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Newport, Oregon. Translucent jellyfish float in a column of water with blue/purple lighting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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theweeowl.bsky.social
The Wren is a tiny bird, almost round in shape with very short wings and a tail which is often stuck up vertically.
folksy.com/items/8570478

#Wren #Birds #BirdArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #ColourPencil #PenAndInk #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm
A small colour drawing of a little wren singing among the cherry blossom. The drawing shows the little brown bird sitting on a branch. The drawing has a bright pink background. The Wren is a tiny brown bird, it's almost round in shape with a fine bill, quite long legs and toes, very short round wings and a short, narrow tail, which is sometimes stuck up vertically. An original art work, please note that the frame is not included. Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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clairecansick.bsky.social
Today work in progress.
Partially painted image of two skeletons, top to toe, holding hands.
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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freeborn.bsky.social
Glasgow café, Amulet
A watercolour of a café interior with the barista in front of a table making a pour over coffee with another barista to the left
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
oleander.bsky.social
Trialed another apparatus tonight. This one may be my new favorite.
A woman positioned on her back within a steel lyra hoop
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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hgpennington.bsky.social
I am delighted to share that my botanical artwork “Heirloom Hibiscus” has been selected for the Association of Botanical Artists’ Autumn Online Exhibition 'Inspiration'.

See my piece here hgpenningtonart.com/...

Explore the full exhibition www.assocbotanicalar...
The drawing shows a tropical hibiscus bloom in soft salmon-pink and peach shades, with a deep purple centre. Three leaves can be seen behind the flower, and a gnarled stem with a single miniature leaf.
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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jordansorcery.bsky.social
If we make it illegal to steal paintings from the Louvre then the entire industry will be unsustainable
jeremykaplowitz.com jeremy kaplowitz @jeremykaplowitz.com · Aug 3
you don't understand. as someone who isn't inherently good at art, stealing paintings from the museum is the *only* way i'm able to express myself creatively. i wouldn't be able to paint beautiful portraits. but by breaking into a museum and stealing the paintings, now i am
October 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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artologica.net
For almost 10 years, artist Klari Reis created a petri dish painting every day #sciart www.adailydish.com?m=1
12 different petri dish paintings
October 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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catalyst-artworks.bsky.social
The final piece for cline house gallery. Pitcher plant from my trip to newfoundland this summer.

#botanicalart #bloomsky
Water soluble encaustic painting of a pitcher plant with its red and green leaves at different stages of opening up and becoming insect death traps. Several flowers and a bud grow up from the cluster of leaves.
October 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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ronjons.bsky.social
Deep Lake, East End
oil on canvas
22” x 28”
2025
A photograph of a freshly painted oil painting in front of the basalt and water subject matter that it was painted from. The painting is still on the easel and you can see the paint palette below.
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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jackgreenwoodart.com
#mountainmonday
This photo by Jack Greenwood shows a view across mountains near Barmouth in Wales.
October 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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artbyemilytull.bsky.social
This Swallow is swooping in looking for some motivation.....have you seen it?!

#BirdArt #MondayMotivation #WildlifeArt #embroidery #BlueskyMonday
A light blue fabric background with a hand embroidered Swallow head and the body is a light golden brown hand stitched outline of the shoulders and upper chest
October 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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edbyers.bsky.social
Just outside the New Mexico Museum of Art today.
Coffee and Baumann today!
#newmexico #santafe #art #artmuseum
Pyracantha tree with red berries outside of the New Mexico Museum of Art.
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM