Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
@swordfernstudios.bsky.social
Artist | War-ravaged Portland. Painter, forager, photo industry freelancer, & creative.
Obsessed with fungi, & noticing the little things that make life wonderful. Texture & details make me happy!
🛒🛍️ https://swordfernstudios.etsy.com
Obsessed with fungi, & noticing the little things that make life wonderful. Texture & details make me happy!
🛒🛍️ https://swordfernstudios.etsy.com
Shipping out a postcard order, prepping painting panels 🎨, & dreaming of mushrooms on this fine Monday.
Chasing the good light™️ in my studio
These older mushroom illustrations make a cute postcard pack so I put them in my shops as a set! Snail mail is a special thing these days!
Happy Monday.
Chasing the good light™️ in my studio
These older mushroom illustrations make a cute postcard pack so I put them in my shops as a set! Snail mail is a special thing these days!
Happy Monday.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Shipping out a postcard order, prepping painting panels 🎨, & dreaming of mushrooms on this fine Monday.
Chasing the good light™️ in my studio
These older mushroom illustrations make a cute postcard pack so I put them in my shops as a set! Snail mail is a special thing these days!
Happy Monday.
Chasing the good light™️ in my studio
These older mushroom illustrations make a cute postcard pack so I put them in my shops as a set! Snail mail is a special thing these days!
Happy Monday.
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
If you’re buying presents for people this season, it’s probably more important now than ever to consider buying gifts from individuals, creators, and small businesses. These are the folks hit hardest by *gestures broadly* and if you have extra spending cash it’s a great place to put it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
If you’re buying presents for people this season, it’s probably more important now than ever to consider buying gifts from individuals, creators, and small businesses. These are the folks hit hardest by *gestures broadly* and if you have extra spending cash it’s a great place to put it.
Amanita Troupe.
Yes, another painting of mossy mushrooms for ya.
This is an old favorite. Inspired by a late summer afternoon on a solo foraging trip in the mountains. So serene and magical ☺️✨
I’d also like to live here, BTW.
Yes, another painting of mossy mushrooms for ya.
This is an old favorite. Inspired by a late summer afternoon on a solo foraging trip in the mountains. So serene and magical ☺️✨
I’d also like to live here, BTW.
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Amanita Troupe.
Yes, another painting of mossy mushrooms for ya.
This is an old favorite. Inspired by a late summer afternoon on a solo foraging trip in the mountains. So serene and magical ☺️✨
I’d also like to live here, BTW.
Yes, another painting of mossy mushrooms for ya.
This is an old favorite. Inspired by a late summer afternoon on a solo foraging trip in the mountains. So serene and magical ☺️✨
I’d also like to live here, BTW.
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
Food drive continues this weekend. We'll be collecting before and after the match. And then again later during the Timbers watch party starting at 5:30pm.
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Food drive continues this weekend. We'll be collecting before and after the match. And then again later during the Timbers watch party starting at 5:30pm.
When I checked in here this morning I saw that I had 30+ notifications.
I immediately thought, oh shit, what did I say now? Totally expecting to be getting destroyed about something.
I looked & realized it was folks reacting & sharing my posts. Thanks!
PS. Check out the clouds from last night 🙃
I immediately thought, oh shit, what did I say now? Totally expecting to be getting destroyed about something.
I looked & realized it was folks reacting & sharing my posts. Thanks!
PS. Check out the clouds from last night 🙃
November 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
When I checked in here this morning I saw that I had 30+ notifications.
I immediately thought, oh shit, what did I say now? Totally expecting to be getting destroyed about something.
I looked & realized it was folks reacting & sharing my posts. Thanks!
PS. Check out the clouds from last night 🙃
I immediately thought, oh shit, what did I say now? Totally expecting to be getting destroyed about something.
I looked & realized it was folks reacting & sharing my posts. Thanks!
PS. Check out the clouds from last night 🙃
Are there mycologists or publishers out there who need a Mycological illustration artist?
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Are there mycologists or publishers out there who need a Mycological illustration artist?
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
This is the only place I’d even ask this question. 😁
Putting it out in the world that I’d love to take on a detailed project & illustrate a fungi book!
Willing to build a portfolio if this is a possibility ⬇️
Big box stores won’t miss you this holiday season. It WILL make or break many small businesses.
I create nature art! Fine art prints, mugs, stickers, & original gifts
If you’d like to support my biz or like my shops. 🤗⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
I create nature art! Fine art prints, mugs, stickers, & original gifts
If you’d like to support my biz or like my shops. 🤗⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Big box stores won’t miss you this holiday season. It WILL make or break many small businesses.
I create nature art! Fine art prints, mugs, stickers, & original gifts
If you’d like to support my biz or like my shops. 🤗⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
I create nature art! Fine art prints, mugs, stickers, & original gifts
If you’d like to support my biz or like my shops. 🤗⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
I wanna live on this mossy nurse log with these tiny mycena mushrooms in the forest. 🥹
Who’s with me?!
Who’s with me?!
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I wanna live on this mossy nurse log with these tiny mycena mushrooms in the forest. 🥹
Who’s with me?!
Who’s with me?!
I like this tree.
November 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I like this tree.
Had the weirdest stress dreams last night. I need to go have some nature time, stat! 😵💫
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Had the weirdest stress dreams last night. I need to go have some nature time, stat! 😵💫
I just sold some art prints in my lonely Etsy shop. Yay! I’ve been feeling overstimulated and gloomy lately so that cheered me up a bit. ☺️☺️
My cold, blackened, weird art girl heart is warmed, y’all 🖤
My cold, blackened, weird art girl heart is warmed, y’all 🖤
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I just sold some art prints in my lonely Etsy shop. Yay! I’ve been feeling overstimulated and gloomy lately so that cheered me up a bit. ☺️☺️
My cold, blackened, weird art girl heart is warmed, y’all 🖤
My cold, blackened, weird art girl heart is warmed, y’all 🖤
Finally able to get back to some other small business chores today.
I’ve been cleaning up a little between paintings, assembling Thank You’s/freebies, stamping bags and shipping envelopes!
I enjoy adding little handmade touches where possible. AKA I like doing too much. It’s a proven fact. 🙃
I’ve been cleaning up a little between paintings, assembling Thank You’s/freebies, stamping bags and shipping envelopes!
I enjoy adding little handmade touches where possible. AKA I like doing too much. It’s a proven fact. 🙃
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Finally able to get back to some other small business chores today.
I’ve been cleaning up a little between paintings, assembling Thank You’s/freebies, stamping bags and shipping envelopes!
I enjoy adding little handmade touches where possible. AKA I like doing too much. It’s a proven fact. 🙃
I’ve been cleaning up a little between paintings, assembling Thank You’s/freebies, stamping bags and shipping envelopes!
I enjoy adding little handmade touches where possible. AKA I like doing too much. It’s a proven fact. 🙃
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
BREAKING NEWS: IKEA now include an enthusiastic yet unqualified assembly otter with every purchase.
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
BREAKING NEWS: IKEA now include an enthusiastic yet unqualified assembly otter with every purchase.
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
AAAAAAAAHHHHH
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
Your art isn’t bad just because it’s not selling right now.
We’re in a recession and people don’t know when they’re gonna eat next, nobody can afford fun things because the economy is crumbling. It’s going to be hard a while.
We’re in a recession and people don’t know when they’re gonna eat next, nobody can afford fun things because the economy is crumbling. It’s going to be hard a while.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Your art isn’t bad just because it’s not selling right now.
We’re in a recession and people don’t know when they’re gonna eat next, nobody can afford fun things because the economy is crumbling. It’s going to be hard a while.
We’re in a recession and people don’t know when they’re gonna eat next, nobody can afford fun things because the economy is crumbling. It’s going to be hard a while.
Autumn colors and pretty mushrooms?
Yes please.
Resharing, because daaaaaaaang. 🥰
Yes please.
Resharing, because daaaaaaaang. 🥰
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Autumn colors and pretty mushrooms?
Yes please.
Resharing, because daaaaaaaang. 🥰
Yes please.
Resharing, because daaaaaaaang. 🥰
When you blocked in an adorable fern in the background of a painting and then realize you have to paint over it.
Rip, little sword fern. 🌿
#art #painting #artistproblems #artsky
Rip, little sword fern. 🌿
#art #painting #artistproblems #artsky
a man is holding a hammer in his hand and saying `` i 'm a monster ! ''
ALT: a man is holding a hammer in his hand and saying `` i 'm a monster ! ''
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November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
When you blocked in an adorable fern in the background of a painting and then realize you have to paint over it.
Rip, little sword fern. 🌿
#art #painting #artistproblems #artsky
Rip, little sword fern. 🌿
#art #painting #artistproblems #artsky
"From the Depths" is a notable painting by William Balfour Ker, created in 1905, which illustrates the stark contrast between the wealthy elite at a lavish ball and the struggling working class depicted beneath the floor.
November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"From the Depths" is a notable painting by William Balfour Ker, created in 1905, which illustrates the stark contrast between the wealthy elite at a lavish ball and the struggling working class depicted beneath the floor.
Fall colors are in full swing in the Pacific Northwest!
Peak autumn vibes and a classic drizzle of rain.
Y’all it’s making me want souuup! It’s definitely soup season!
Pls enjoy my autumnal painting + a variety of fall themed emojis:
🍁🍄🟫🧺🍂🌧️☕️🎃🌲🍄☕️
Peak autumn vibes and a classic drizzle of rain.
Y’all it’s making me want souuup! It’s definitely soup season!
Pls enjoy my autumnal painting + a variety of fall themed emojis:
🍁🍄🟫🧺🍂🌧️☕️🎃🌲🍄☕️
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Fall colors are in full swing in the Pacific Northwest!
Peak autumn vibes and a classic drizzle of rain.
Y’all it’s making me want souuup! It’s definitely soup season!
Pls enjoy my autumnal painting + a variety of fall themed emojis:
🍁🍄🟫🧺🍂🌧️☕️🎃🌲🍄☕️
Peak autumn vibes and a classic drizzle of rain.
Y’all it’s making me want souuup! It’s definitely soup season!
Pls enjoy my autumnal painting + a variety of fall themed emojis:
🍁🍄🟫🧺🍂🌧️☕️🎃🌲🍄☕️
@brendanlh.bsky.social makes us the best Sunday breakfast. I didn’t catch photos, so here’s an oldie.
We savor each one of those summertime huckleberries 🥞🫐🍳
Foraging is such a beautiful way to connect with the land. I remember those days clearly, it’s not just foraging, it’s memories being made!
We savor each one of those summertime huckleberries 🥞🫐🍳
Foraging is such a beautiful way to connect with the land. I remember those days clearly, it’s not just foraging, it’s memories being made!
November 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
@brendanlh.bsky.social makes us the best Sunday breakfast. I didn’t catch photos, so here’s an oldie.
We savor each one of those summertime huckleberries 🥞🫐🍳
Foraging is such a beautiful way to connect with the land. I remember those days clearly, it’s not just foraging, it’s memories being made!
We savor each one of those summertime huckleberries 🥞🫐🍳
Foraging is such a beautiful way to connect with the land. I remember those days clearly, it’s not just foraging, it’s memories being made!
Artists pour so much effort into our work, plus running a business?!
There’s a tremendous amount of skill, time, & effort behind what we offer. Thats why every bit of support means a lot!
You don’t have to buy to support: Like posts, comment, or share. All wonderful ways to uplift a small biz.
There’s a tremendous amount of skill, time, & effort behind what we offer. Thats why every bit of support means a lot!
You don’t have to buy to support: Like posts, comment, or share. All wonderful ways to uplift a small biz.
November 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Artists pour so much effort into our work, plus running a business?!
There’s a tremendous amount of skill, time, & effort behind what we offer. Thats why every bit of support means a lot!
You don’t have to buy to support: Like posts, comment, or share. All wonderful ways to uplift a small biz.
There’s a tremendous amount of skill, time, & effort behind what we offer. Thats why every bit of support means a lot!
You don’t have to buy to support: Like posts, comment, or share. All wonderful ways to uplift a small biz.
An elegant, fancy, regal Psilocybe cubensis mushroom painting for ya. 💃🏻 👑
“Golden Teacher”
Acrylic on canvas
Art prints & more ⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
#shopsmall #supportart #art #artsky #fungi #mushroomart
“Golden Teacher”
Acrylic on canvas
Art prints & more ⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
#shopsmall #supportart #art #artsky #fungi #mushroomart
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
An elegant, fancy, regal Psilocybe cubensis mushroom painting for ya. 💃🏻 👑
“Golden Teacher”
Acrylic on canvas
Art prints & more ⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
#shopsmall #supportart #art #artsky #fungi #mushroomart
“Golden Teacher”
Acrylic on canvas
Art prints & more ⬇️
Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com
My other Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site
#shopsmall #supportart #art #artsky #fungi #mushroomart
“Shes dead, wrapped in plastic…”
Whipped us up some quick Twin Peaks costumes.
Happy Halloween!
Whipped us up some quick Twin Peaks costumes.
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“Shes dead, wrapped in plastic…”
Whipped us up some quick Twin Peaks costumes.
Happy Halloween!
Whipped us up some quick Twin Peaks costumes.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween 🎃💀👻
Poisons and Parasites
Acrylic on birch
8x10
#halloweenart #spookyvibes #spookyart #skullart #fungiart #macabreart #spookyseason #darkacademia #mementomori #darkart #gothart #entomologyart #botanicalillustration
Poisons and Parasites
Acrylic on birch
8x10
#halloweenart #spookyvibes #spookyart #skullart #fungiart #macabreart #spookyseason #darkacademia #mementomori #darkart #gothart #entomologyart #botanicalillustration
October 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃💀👻
Poisons and Parasites
Acrylic on birch
8x10
#halloweenart #spookyvibes #spookyart #skullart #fungiart #macabreart #spookyseason #darkacademia #mementomori #darkart #gothart #entomologyart #botanicalillustration
Poisons and Parasites
Acrylic on birch
8x10
#halloweenart #spookyvibes #spookyart #skullart #fungiart #macabreart #spookyseason #darkacademia #mementomori #darkart #gothart #entomologyart #botanicalillustration
Reposted by Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios
They put my words in another book!
I'm very grateful I got the chance to write about one of my all-time favorite visual artists, Ayami Kojima, for @lostincult.co.uk's Lock-On 006.
I'm very grateful I got the chance to write about one of my all-time favorite visual artists, Ayami Kojima, for @lostincult.co.uk's Lock-On 006.
October 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
They put my words in another book!
I'm very grateful I got the chance to write about one of my all-time favorite visual artists, Ayami Kojima, for @lostincult.co.uk's Lock-On 006.
I'm very grateful I got the chance to write about one of my all-time favorite visual artists, Ayami Kojima, for @lostincult.co.uk's Lock-On 006.