RJ | Carapace Illustration
@carapacestudios.bsky.social
Author, artist, art teacher, experimenter.
https://linktr.ee/rjmakes
https://linktr.ee/rjmakes
Last year, I published a book called Draw Bugs! This Saturday, you can draw bugs with me at Mudlark Oddities. www.eventbrite.com/e/draw-bugs-...
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last year, I published a book called Draw Bugs! This Saturday, you can draw bugs with me at Mudlark Oddities. www.eventbrite.com/e/draw-bugs-...
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New stuff in our TRINKET BOX! You can swap trinkets with us any time at our in-person events. Our next one is the Haunted Christmas Market, Dec 13-14, at Magnusson Hanger 30. See you there?
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New stuff in our TRINKET BOX! You can swap trinkets with us any time at our in-person events. Our next one is the Haunted Christmas Market, Dec 13-14, at Magnusson Hanger 30. See you there?
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Cosigned. Every time I hear nonblack folks say woke the way white conservatives do, it makes me scream internally. When you misuse woke, you are frustrating the Black people around you (if you don't have any Black people you know in your life that's another topic but anyway!)
Stop using the word "woke" the way white conservatives do. "Staying woke" just means to be aware of the ways structural inequality and police violence harm Black (and sometimes other oppressed) communities.
The term you all want is "politically correct"
The term you all want is "politically correct"
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Cosigned. Every time I hear nonblack folks say woke the way white conservatives do, it makes me scream internally. When you misuse woke, you are frustrating the Black people around you (if you don't have any Black people you know in your life that's another topic but anyway!)
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Have You Seen My Cats? (2025) is a comic chronicling my cats weird little habits. Available on my patreon right now, but slowly releasing to the public every week. Here's the cover. 🌻
www.patreon.com/c/Berntkat/p...
(1/18)
www.patreon.com/c/Berntkat/p...
(1/18)
August 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Have You Seen My Cats? (2025) is a comic chronicling my cats weird little habits. Available on my patreon right now, but slowly releasing to the public every week. Here's the cover. 🌻
www.patreon.com/c/Berntkat/p...
(1/18)
www.patreon.com/c/Berntkat/p...
(1/18)
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I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I think medieval beekeeper outfits could be the strongest look in the entire history of fashion.
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support the arts, small businesses, local restaurants, bookstore, libraries, artists, writers, musicians...
you want to see in the world
I bought a pound of coffee today from a local coffeeshop instead of Starbucks. These things matter.
you want to see in the world
I bought a pound of coffee today from a local coffeeshop instead of Starbucks. These things matter.
Be the reason your local independent bookstore stays in business.
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
support the arts, small businesses, local restaurants, bookstore, libraries, artists, writers, musicians...
you want to see in the world
I bought a pound of coffee today from a local coffeeshop instead of Starbucks. These things matter.
you want to see in the world
I bought a pound of coffee today from a local coffeeshop instead of Starbucks. These things matter.
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A VERY Hammer&Hemlock Christmas this weekend at The Cove on Bainbridge Island! Come on out and treat your tree to some offbeat ornaments.
November 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A VERY Hammer&Hemlock Christmas this weekend at The Cove on Bainbridge Island! Come on out and treat your tree to some offbeat ornaments.
Now until 9 pm at Mudlark Oddities!
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Now until 9 pm at Mudlark Oddities!
It wouldn't be a night before a market without going on a panicked zine folding binge.
See you tomorrow at Mudlark Oddities?
See you tomorrow at Mudlark Oddities?
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It wouldn't be a night before a market without going on a panicked zine folding binge.
See you tomorrow at Mudlark Oddities?
See you tomorrow at Mudlark Oddities?
Did you know you can still sign up for this class ? 👀 tabling registrations through Nov 11. You haven't missed any of the good stuff yet.
BOOK ARTS starts tomorrow!
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Did you know you can still sign up for this class ? 👀 tabling registrations through Nov 11. You haven't missed any of the good stuff yet.
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www.simpletix.com/e/fantasy-cr... wanna learn how to look at nature and paint creatures like me? Well you can, at @pushpullseattle.bsky.social this December!
Fantasy Creatures from Dinosaurs Tickets | Push/Pull
Want to learn how to draw more interesting monsters and fantasy animals? Start by reconstructing extinct animals by reading their bones!
www.simpletix.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
www.simpletix.com/e/fantasy-cr... wanna learn how to look at nature and paint creatures like me? Well you can, at @pushpullseattle.bsky.social this December!
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A Better World is possible if we want to imagine it. There are so many things that can be improved upon. What are your ideas? What can we work towards? Give the possibilities shape and definition, and then maybe we can strive towards it...
More info & submit: www.pushpullseattle.com/news/call-fo...
More info & submit: www.pushpullseattle.com/news/call-fo...
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A Better World is possible if we want to imagine it. There are so many things that can be improved upon. What are your ideas? What can we work towards? Give the possibilities shape and definition, and then maybe we can strive towards it...
More info & submit: www.pushpullseattle.com/news/call-fo...
More info & submit: www.pushpullseattle.com/news/call-fo...
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NEW UPCOMING CLASS!!!
www.simpletix.com/e/fantasy-cr... wanna learn how to look at nature and paint creatures like me? Well you can, at @pushpullseattle.bsky.social this December!
Fantasy Creatures from Dinosaurs Tickets | Push/Pull
Want to learn how to draw more interesting monsters and fantasy animals? Start by reconstructing extinct animals by reading their bones!
www.simpletix.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
NEW UPCOMING CLASS!!!
BOOK ARTS starts tomorrow!
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BOOK ARTS starts tomorrow!
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
No human being is illegal by existing.
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
No human being is illegal by existing.
Human artist- use one piece to convince other humans to follow you (plants & animals also welcome to follow)
Tiger Trout, 2025. Ink and watercolor on paper.
Tiger Trout, 2025. Ink and watercolor on paper.
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Human artist- use one piece to convince other humans to follow you (plants & animals also welcome to follow)
Tiger Trout, 2025. Ink and watercolor on paper.
Tiger Trout, 2025. Ink and watercolor on paper.
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Come make mini leather journals with us :)
Made by @rosiepringle.com and @carapacestudios.bsky.social
Made by @rosiepringle.com and @carapacestudios.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Come make mini leather journals with us :)
Made by @rosiepringle.com and @carapacestudios.bsky.social
Made by @rosiepringle.com and @carapacestudios.bsky.social
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POV: Looking for juuuust the right charms for our brand new mini leather journals.
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
POV: Looking for juuuust the right charms for our brand new mini leather journals.
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#Tolkientober day 17: parents
“And at times, when Eärendil returning drew near again to Arda, [Elwing] would fly to meet him, even as she had flown long ago, when she was rescued from the sea, […] like a white bird, […] as she soared in joy to greet the coming of Vingilot to haven.”
“And at times, when Eärendil returning drew near again to Arda, [Elwing] would fly to meet him, even as she had flown long ago, when she was rescued from the sea, […] like a white bird, […] as she soared in joy to greet the coming of Vingilot to haven.”
October 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#Tolkientober day 17: parents
“And at times, when Eärendil returning drew near again to Arda, [Elwing] would fly to meet him, even as she had flown long ago, when she was rescued from the sea, […] like a white bird, […] as she soared in joy to greet the coming of Vingilot to haven.”
“And at times, when Eärendil returning drew near again to Arda, [Elwing] would fly to meet him, even as she had flown long ago, when she was rescued from the sea, […] like a white bird, […] as she soared in joy to greet the coming of Vingilot to haven.”
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Happy [belated] National Fossil Day! Before CT scanning and photogrammetry, fossil were hand drawn like this series of traditional carbon dust illustrations. I miss those days. Photos of my illustrations alongside the actual fossils #NationalFossilDay, #SciArt, #PaleoArt, #paleontology, #CarbonDust
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy [belated] National Fossil Day! Before CT scanning and photogrammetry, fossil were hand drawn like this series of traditional carbon dust illustrations. I miss those days. Photos of my illustrations alongside the actual fossils #NationalFossilDay, #SciArt, #PaleoArt, #paleontology, #CarbonDust
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Riff Raffers have finished their first group project zine! Swing by and grab a copy, or download the PDF to print your own!
Some of the zines folks made at our F the Fourth event are also now available for download! www.pushpullseattle.com/riffraff.html
Some of the zines folks made at our F the Fourth event are also now available for download! www.pushpullseattle.com/riffraff.html
October 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Riff Raffers have finished their first group project zine! Swing by and grab a copy, or download the PDF to print your own!
Some of the zines folks made at our F the Fourth event are also now available for download! www.pushpullseattle.com/riffraff.html
Some of the zines folks made at our F the Fourth event are also now available for download! www.pushpullseattle.com/riffraff.html
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Went to a cat acrylic painting class tonight with my boyfriend @pushpullseattle.bsky.social! Host was amazing and kind and fun :) if you're in the seattle area and like cats and like painting go give it a whirl! Beginner friendly and good vibes ✌️
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Went to a cat acrylic painting class tonight with my boyfriend @pushpullseattle.bsky.social! Host was amazing and kind and fun :) if you're in the seattle area and like cats and like painting go give it a whirl! Beginner friendly and good vibes ✌️
Restock incoming @pushpullseattle.bsky.social !
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Restock incoming @pushpullseattle.bsky.social !