Chet McDougle
@violentlybrilliant.bsky.social
Chet McDougle is a multidisciplinary artist based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Good progress today. Sixty paper cranes, each with the name of a fallen Marine from Operation Enduring Freedom, added to my “Care Package” sculpture.
April 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Good progress today. Sixty paper cranes, each with the name of a fallen Marine from Operation Enduring Freedom, added to my “Care Package” sculpture.
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There are always opportunities for growth. Despite not being accepted into the program of my choice, I’m not discouraged. It only gives me that much more time to prepare myself for what lies ahead. Rejection isn’t necessarily the universe saying “no” it could just be, “not right now.” #failforward
April 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There are always opportunities for growth. Despite not being accepted into the program of my choice, I’m not discouraged. It only gives me that much more time to prepare myself for what lies ahead. Rejection isn’t necessarily the universe saying “no” it could just be, “not right now.” #failforward
Making small progress on my website. What do y’all think? #artistsofbluesky
Violently Brilliant Designs – Violently Brilliant Designs
violentlybrilliant.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Making small progress on my website. What do y’all think? #artistsofbluesky
Reposted by Chet McDougle
SAVE THE DATE: 📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕓 4–530 pm.
The Architecture of Art: Wharton Esherick Panel Discussion
🪑Emily Zilber (Wharton Esherick Museum)
🪑Katie Hudnall and Tom Loeser (UW–Madison)
🪑Jodi Throckmorton (Kohler Arts Center, mod.)
Info: loom.ly/qLXFpxE
📷Esherick Museum
The Architecture of Art: Wharton Esherick Panel Discussion
🪑Emily Zilber (Wharton Esherick Museum)
🪑Katie Hudnall and Tom Loeser (UW–Madison)
🪑Jodi Throckmorton (Kohler Arts Center, mod.)
Info: loom.ly/qLXFpxE
📷Esherick Museum
April 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
SAVE THE DATE: 📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕓 4–530 pm.
The Architecture of Art: Wharton Esherick Panel Discussion
🪑Emily Zilber (Wharton Esherick Museum)
🪑Katie Hudnall and Tom Loeser (UW–Madison)
🪑Jodi Throckmorton (Kohler Arts Center, mod.)
Info: loom.ly/qLXFpxE
📷Esherick Museum
The Architecture of Art: Wharton Esherick Panel Discussion
🪑Emily Zilber (Wharton Esherick Museum)
🪑Katie Hudnall and Tom Loeser (UW–Madison)
🪑Jodi Throckmorton (Kohler Arts Center, mod.)
Info: loom.ly/qLXFpxE
📷Esherick Museum
Took an opportunity to make a simple project more fun. I was asked to make a set of cornhole boards for a friend and I loathe pocket hole screws, so why not overengineer them with finger and lap joints? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
April 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Took an opportunity to make a simple project more fun. I was asked to make a set of cornhole boards for a friend and I loathe pocket hole screws, so why not overengineer them with finger and lap joints? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Safety is cool af
March 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Safety is cool af
Slowly, but surely, the shop is coming together
March 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Slowly, but surely, the shop is coming together
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UW–Madison students are taking the rare opportunity to deeply study the works of Wharton Esherick, the pioneering wood craftsman and artist often called the father of the studio furniture movement.
Learn more: loom.ly/V_81tIM
#WhartonEsherick #StudioFurniture @uwmadison.bsky.social
Learn more: loom.ly/V_81tIM
#WhartonEsherick #StudioFurniture @uwmadison.bsky.social
Esherick Exhibition Sparks Inspiration for Students and Local Woodcrafters - Chazen Museum of Art
This semester, UW–Madison students are taking the rare opportunity to explore the work of Wharton Esherick, the pioneering wood craftsman and artist often called the […]
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March 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
UW–Madison students are taking the rare opportunity to deeply study the works of Wharton Esherick, the pioneering wood craftsman and artist often called the father of the studio furniture movement.
Learn more: loom.ly/V_81tIM
#WhartonEsherick #StudioFurniture @uwmadison.bsky.social
Learn more: loom.ly/V_81tIM
#WhartonEsherick #StudioFurniture @uwmadison.bsky.social
There has been a ”fact” sheet going around with various percentages it claims reflect Canada‘s tariffs. Here is the actual information on Canadian tariffs
bit.ly/4hfdGlb
Sharing as an image due to character limit #tariffs #uspolitics # misinformation #dotheresearch
bit.ly/4hfdGlb
Sharing as an image due to character limit #tariffs #uspolitics # misinformation #dotheresearch
March 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
There has been a ”fact” sheet going around with various percentages it claims reflect Canada‘s tariffs. Here is the actual information on Canadian tariffs
bit.ly/4hfdGlb
Sharing as an image due to character limit #tariffs #uspolitics # misinformation #dotheresearch
bit.ly/4hfdGlb
Sharing as an image due to character limit #tariffs #uspolitics # misinformation #dotheresearch
Morning view. I’m happy to finally have time to spend in the #woodshop. #woodworking
March 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Morning view. I’m happy to finally have time to spend in the #woodshop. #woodworking
I have been too busy with training at work to get into the shop. I hope to remedy that soon! Here’s an ongoing project of mine titled Care Package. There aren’t enough words here for me to elaborate on what this piece means to me. Separated from the meaning though, I still think it’s a lovely form.
February 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I have been too busy with training at work to get into the shop. I hope to remedy that soon! Here’s an ongoing project of mine titled Care Package. There aren’t enough words here for me to elaborate on what this piece means to me. Separated from the meaning though, I still think it’s a lovely form.
I know that #handmaidstale is circulating people’s reading lists again due to the current political climate. Another great read that hits chillingly close to home is #prophetsong. This is the most grounded depiction of life after a political upheaval that I’ve read. #bookclub #goodreads #pageturner.
February 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I know that #handmaidstale is circulating people’s reading lists again due to the current political climate. Another great read that hits chillingly close to home is #prophetsong. This is the most grounded depiction of life after a political upheaval that I’ve read. #bookclub #goodreads #pageturner.
Today’s read. I have purchased this book no less than three separate times. I recommend for everyone, but especially if you are a creative looking for a deeper understanding of your practice. #artliterature #artbook
February 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today’s read. I have purchased this book no less than three separate times. I recommend for everyone, but especially if you are a creative looking for a deeper understanding of your practice. #artliterature #artbook
Use your imagination, even if it’s just pretending that your dog is pretending that they are the captain of a gang of cutthroats in search of buried squeaky toys. 🎵What’s the story #Wishbone!!! 🎵
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Use your imagination, even if it’s just pretending that your dog is pretending that they are the captain of a gang of cutthroats in search of buried squeaky toys. 🎵What’s the story #Wishbone!!! 🎵
When I stumbled on this neglected statue while on a walk, there was a sadness and a beauty in its weathered state.
It seemed to me an allegory of the expectations we as a society place on women. Demanding serenity in the face of injustice and inequality daily.
#dobetter #womensrights
It seemed to me an allegory of the expectations we as a society place on women. Demanding serenity in the face of injustice and inequality daily.
#dobetter #womensrights
February 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
When I stumbled on this neglected statue while on a walk, there was a sadness and a beauty in its weathered state.
It seemed to me an allegory of the expectations we as a society place on women. Demanding serenity in the face of injustice and inequality daily.
#dobetter #womensrights
It seemed to me an allegory of the expectations we as a society place on women. Demanding serenity in the face of injustice and inequality daily.
#dobetter #womensrights
Spiral Floor Lamp
2023
Cardboard is an unexpectedly beautiful material, but is quite finicky. It is both more and less responsive than wood. While it is quick to shape, it is slow to bring to a finished state. The results, however, are well worth the time it takes.
#woodworking #furnituredesign
2023
Cardboard is an unexpectedly beautiful material, but is quite finicky. It is both more and less responsive than wood. While it is quick to shape, it is slow to bring to a finished state. The results, however, are well worth the time it takes.
#woodworking #furnituredesign
January 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Spiral Floor Lamp
2023
Cardboard is an unexpectedly beautiful material, but is quite finicky. It is both more and less responsive than wood. While it is quick to shape, it is slow to bring to a finished state. The results, however, are well worth the time it takes.
#woodworking #furnituredesign
2023
Cardboard is an unexpectedly beautiful material, but is quite finicky. It is both more and less responsive than wood. While it is quick to shape, it is slow to bring to a finished state. The results, however, are well worth the time it takes.
#woodworking #furnituredesign
Artists of BlueSky, share with your ceramicist friends!
#ceramicists #ceramics #pottery #artpractice #artgrants
#ceramicists #ceramics #pottery #artpractice #artgrants
January 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Artists of BlueSky, share with your ceramicist friends!
#ceramicists #ceramics #pottery #artpractice #artgrants
#ceramicists #ceramics #pottery #artpractice #artgrants
Instead of looking down on those who struggle with speaking your language, why don’t you speak in theirs? #kindnessisfree #esl #efl
January 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Instead of looking down on those who struggle with speaking your language, why don’t you speak in theirs? #kindnessisfree #esl #efl
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Trump doesn't care if the economy crashes and communities suffer. His goal is to force you and your family to accept a lower standard of living while he and his friends get richer. Cutting support for law enforcement, schools, small businesses and firefighters is chaos by design.
President Trump’s order freezing trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans sent officials at schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and many others into a frantic scramble to understand the extent of the directive. Here's what to know.
Order to pause federal spending creates deep uncertainty for schools, nonprofits and companies.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Trump doesn't care if the economy crashes and communities suffer. His goal is to force you and your family to accept a lower standard of living while he and his friends get richer. Cutting support for law enforcement, schools, small businesses and firefighters is chaos by design.