Songandbranch
@songandbranch.bsky.social
Ceramic artist, silly lady, queer and ttrpg player. I am a humanist and I have an interest in nature - all of it (birds are my favorite though). Former wildlife biologist and corporate drone. I have a chronic illness so no more 'real' jobs - self employed.
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I have the hardest time believing it, but yes. I do need it.
April 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I have the hardest time believing it, but yes. I do need it.
Been making little box dioramas with my miniatures. One of my favorite authors, the quote is unfortunately topical from a book about eugenics. The dinosaur is a reference to another of his books. #mixedmedia #art
April 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Been making little box dioramas with my miniatures. One of my favorite authors, the quote is unfortunately topical from a book about eugenics. The dinosaur is a reference to another of his books. #mixedmedia #art
There is a special magic watching my Fantasy Grounds window. In anticipation of a session 0 on tuesday I have left it open for my players and as I am going about my day I see people log in and create or tweak their characters. It's like having a very special bird feeder, only it's my friends. #ttrpg
March 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
There is a special magic watching my Fantasy Grounds window. In anticipation of a session 0 on tuesday I have left it open for my players and as I am going about my day I see people log in and create or tweak their characters. It's like having a very special bird feeder, only it's my friends. #ttrpg
Here is my dog Kazzy. I am supposed to be making art but I am instead online talking to people. Which has resulted in nothing but sadness because complicated thoughts are impossible in a short format. She's a cute dog though. I am going to go make things. #dogsofbluesky #dog #mutt #cattledogcross
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Here is my dog Kazzy. I am supposed to be making art but I am instead online talking to people. Which has resulted in nothing but sadness because complicated thoughts are impossible in a short format. She's a cute dog though. I am going to go make things. #dogsofbluesky #dog #mutt #cattledogcross
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I just loved the framing on this shot of a Curve-Billed Thrasher.
March 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just loved the framing on this shot of a Curve-Billed Thrasher.
Epically tiny and beautiful jumping spider! Still a bit too cold and windy to see any here in New Mexico, but soon!
Walked several miles and poked through countless patches of brush and swamp grasses today to find one (1) tiny Chalcoscirtus diminutus lad because I was at a new spot and knew they had to be out there because the habitat was right. He did not disappoint 🖤
#EmotionalSupportSpood
#EmotionalSupportSpood
March 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Epically tiny and beautiful jumping spider! Still a bit too cold and windy to see any here in New Mexico, but soon!
I did need a bit of good news. I hope we all get to see more butterflies.
Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
March 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I did need a bit of good news. I hope we all get to see more butterflies.
March 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I was afraid to move these monster sculptures to the drying rack last night and I still am kinda scared . Delicate little dudes when they are greenware. #art #monster #ceramic #sculpture
March 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I was afraid to move these monster sculptures to the drying rack last night and I still am kinda scared . Delicate little dudes when they are greenware. #art #monster #ceramic #sculpture
Tiger, almond for scale. #ceramic #sculpture
February 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tiger, almond for scale. #ceramic #sculpture
The stocking up process for spring markets has begun.
February 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The stocking up process for spring markets has begun.
Good morning! It's market orientation day. Counting my lucky stars that my bracket is 10:30am so I have time to warm up :D This is where we make sure documents are up to date, they show us the tokens (these work with SNAP because this market gives folks double value on fresh food with SNAP).
February 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Good morning! It's market orientation day. Counting my lucky stars that my bracket is 10:30am so I have time to warm up :D This is where we make sure documents are up to date, they show us the tokens (these work with SNAP because this market gives folks double value on fresh food with SNAP).
@optimisticsoap.bsky.social I am having problems concentrating on work, self care and care of others. I remembered I had this card from an order of yours. So I am going to leave it on my keyboard to remind myself that the work of an artist is about love. Have courage. #inspire #dontgiveup
February 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
@optimisticsoap.bsky.social I am having problems concentrating on work, self care and care of others. I remembered I had this card from an order of yours. So I am going to leave it on my keyboard to remind myself that the work of an artist is about love. Have courage. #inspire #dontgiveup
I had the opportunity to go to Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It is amazing and a precious link to the living Pueblo culture (and beyond) in the SW. It is in dire need of protection from the avarice of our current administration. #nationalparks #whatwestandtolose #resist
February 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I had the opportunity to go to Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It is amazing and a precious link to the living Pueblo culture (and beyond) in the SW. It is in dire need of protection from the avarice of our current administration. #nationalparks #whatwestandtolose #resist
Thinking of better and much warmer times in April of 2024 in Robinson Park, Albuquerque for the Saturday Grower's Market. I have a lot of trepidation for what this year will hold, but at least there shall be sunshine. #albuquerque #newmexico #farmersmarket #art #ceramic
February 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thinking of better and much warmer times in April of 2024 in Robinson Park, Albuquerque for the Saturday Grower's Market. I have a lot of trepidation for what this year will hold, but at least there shall be sunshine. #albuquerque #newmexico #farmersmarket #art #ceramic
And we shall pick up the bones
Scattered though they be
I shall carry them
With what scraps I have
Where the wind blows
And where it takes me
We shall pick up the bones
Where they will aid us
A crutch for me
A club for thee
A splint for those who need it
#quickpoem #writing #depression
Scattered though they be
I shall carry them
With what scraps I have
Where the wind blows
And where it takes me
We shall pick up the bones
Where they will aid us
A crutch for me
A club for thee
A splint for those who need it
#quickpoem #writing #depression
February 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
And we shall pick up the bones
Scattered though they be
I shall carry them
With what scraps I have
Where the wind blows
And where it takes me
We shall pick up the bones
Where they will aid us
A crutch for me
A club for thee
A splint for those who need it
#quickpoem #writing #depression
Scattered though they be
I shall carry them
With what scraps I have
Where the wind blows
And where it takes me
We shall pick up the bones
Where they will aid us
A crutch for me
A club for thee
A splint for those who need it
#quickpoem #writing #depression
Today my DnD party entered the temple of wealth and fortune. The bard was told to play for the gods and rolled a 1, so the god of fortune's statue dropped its wheel at the foot of the bard. Then another player said "How dare you despoil the temple of the golden toilet!" #ttrpg #badbard #dnd5e #dnd
February 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I recently started playing with a new online group. As per usual with me, I feel self conscious. The first session I got cramps and spent a fair portion standing and in pain so the folks on the other end could just see my midriff until it stopped hurting (due to my spondylarthritis I cramp often).
February 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I recently started playing with a new online group. As per usual with me, I feel self conscious. The first session I got cramps and spent a fair portion standing and in pain so the folks on the other end could just see my midriff until it stopped hurting (due to my spondylarthritis I cramp often).
Check out this pretty baby! Love this spider art!
Jazz hands!
Commission by @franzanth.bsky.social of a very flashy arachnid
Acrylic ink, pencil, and iridescent watercolors on hotpress paper
Commission by @franzanth.bsky.social of a very flashy arachnid
Acrylic ink, pencil, and iridescent watercolors on hotpress paper
February 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Check out this pretty baby! Love this spider art!
It isn't all anxiety, I am getting ready for a Valentine's show so of course I have been making some heart bowls too. #ceramic #art #heart #valentinesday #ceramicstudo #artist #artinprogress
February 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
It isn't all anxiety, I am getting ready for a Valentine's show so of course I have been making some heart bowls too. #ceramic #art #heart #valentinesday #ceramicstudo #artist #artinprogress
Hey, I feel like posting today. I did cold finish acrylics on this paper clay mask today. She's hopefully going to a gallery even though I feel like it's an ugly piece and I did it in a fit of despair for everything. Read the alt text for the full description. #art #ceramic #climatechange
February 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Hey, I feel like posting today. I did cold finish acrylics on this paper clay mask today. She's hopefully going to a gallery even though I feel like it's an ugly piece and I did it in a fit of despair for everything. Read the alt text for the full description. #art #ceramic #climatechange
So much effort to disentangle from my other social accounts. I want *this* to be THE account but unfortunately for an artist events are listed on the Zuckerfuckerberg sites so I am stuck. So I think what I will do is put minimal things on them and link back here for more. #art #socialmedia
January 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So much effort to disentangle from my other social accounts. I want *this* to be THE account but unfortunately for an artist events are listed on the Zuckerfuckerberg sites so I am stuck. So I think what I will do is put minimal things on them and link back here for more. #art #socialmedia
Yay! Seems forever since I ran a game, back to my 5e homebrew campaign today. The party is up against two ice hags and their pet goats and their habit of eating the goats whole only for them to come back to life after healing the hag a little bit. The goats all have dumb names. #ttrpg #feywild #dnd
January 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM