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@oleander.bsky.social
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at war with my immune system right now; posting sporadically.
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oleander.bsky.social
Since I made this post, I have rapidly lost a large amount of my body weight and I am now undergoing testing for IBD.

I really wish I would stop accidentally blogging the onset of my chronic illnesses.
oleander.bsky.social shel @oleander.bsky.social · Oct 29
They should invent a food that doesn't make my stomach hurt
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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catiecreating.bsky.social
Recent commission of Broad-tailed hummingbirds and Gambel's quail gathering round scarlet hedgehog X fishhook cacti hybrids in celebration of the Sonoran Desert. Acrylic on birch, 36x48 inches.

#sonorandesert #hummingbirdart #quails #cacti #acrylicpainting #paintingcommission
Bright red flowers adorn four scarlet hedgehog X fishhook cacti hybrids. A male Broad-tailed hummingbird perches atop one bloom, and a female flies towards one. A female, male, and three Gambel quail chicks trot around the base of the cacti. All is painted on a birch wood panel; the grain of the wood is visible in the background. The artist stands holding the 4-ft tall wood panel with birds and cacti painted on it. A large saguaro cacti stands tall behind them, and a cholla cacti bursts about behind them as well. The cloud is overcast. Detail image zoomed in of the painting showing the bright red cacti flowers and numerous needles, the head of the mail Gamble's quail, and both of the Broad-tailed hummingbirds (one perched, one flying).
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM
oleander.bsky.social
The only perk to being bedridden sick is that I have already finished 9 books this year
January 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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cstrawbridgeart.bsky.social
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#30daysofart
#FlowersOfScotland
#30Flowers
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30 canvas project 30 canvas project
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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moma.bsky.social
Dan Flavin, untitled (to the "innovator" of Wheeling Peachblow), 1968
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136099
Helena Rubinstein Fund
January 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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indikon.bsky.social
From this morning.
A backlit rusty brown sycamore leaf. Assorted lichen on a fallen branch. A pale primrose flower being photobombed by a hairy brown paw. A backlit copper coloured leaf.
January 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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conniemenefee.bsky.social
American Goldfinches (images from my photographs) 🪶
Heart shape around three gold finches
January 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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bigartthread.bsky.social
Lamp sculpture by multidisciplinary Mexico-based Cuban American artist and designer Jorge Pardo, 2010s-20s.
Hanging glass lamps with undulating shapes in yellow, purple, red, and blue. Large hanging sculptural lamp with metal and plastic elements of curving coral circles criss-crossed with curving blue lines. Hanging lamp sculpture of geometric glass forms in yellow, purple, and red. Installation view of colorful abstract wall murals and bright orange and green plastic lamps hanging from the ceiling.
January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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laurabundesen.bsky.social
This seems like a good day to share: how it started….how it’s going. Improvisational stitching for my current work in progress (the really big brain 😉). Kind of fun I’m working with green during the lead up to Christmas 🎄

#ArtAdventCalendar Day21 #FiberArt #Solstice
A mandala handstitched on canvas cut into a circle in greens and gold with purple sequins at 6 points on the outside. The inside of the mandala is a crystal The stitched mandala is being stitched onto a larger piece of canvas that has the number 17 in red in the left corner. Improvisational stitching in mostly greens with a variety of stitches blurs the lines of the mandala
December 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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georgeouthwaite.bsky.social
Red Clay (2)
Digital painting
of a muddy puddle in a tractor track
December 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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artbyemilytull.bsky.social
I can't let #NationalRobinDay go by. These birds have always been a popular subject.
"Lift Off"
European Robin hand embroidered thread painting artwork.
www.emilytull.co.uk/store/p291/l...
#birds #WildlifeArt #embroidery #StunDay
A pale khaki green square fabric background. Going across the square from the bottom left corner to the top right are three hand embroidered European Robins (bottom standing , the others in flying poses)- the bodies are stitched line drawings and each face area is in full detail. Helping to outline the birds is scraps of a pale mint green netting and on the right hand side a jagged edge piece of light blue floral lace.
December 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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pauljwillson.bsky.social
The pale veil of daybreak
Lake District
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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