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Erika Rier
@erikarier.bsky.social
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Interdisciplinary artist making ceramics and zines while secretly writing science fiction novellas.

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I’ve been keeping up with my daily comics but the last few days have been more me working through my own shit, today is more fit for public consumption.
One panel comic between a woman doing a headstand and a snake cat Cat: you’re really sucking it at finding any sort of balance, aren’t you Woman: well, I’m killing this headstand Cat: you can’t actually do a headstand, this is just a drawing Woman: I did an job drawing this headstand, that must count for something Cat: not so much
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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All set up for Portland Zine Symposium!!!
November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Portland, Oregon! Swing by Portland Zine Symposium today and say hello!
PORTLAND Zine SYMPOSIUM @PSU SMITH MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION BALLROOM NOV 8"+9" 11-5m FREE ENTRY! PLEASE WEAR A MASK!
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Finished cutting a fresh stack of one of my newer zines, In These Tangled Webs, just in time for vending at Portland Zine Symposium Sunday, November 9th!
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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I AM FUCKING RELAXED
Daily 3 panel sketchbook comic between a woman and a cat Panel one: Cat: take a deep breath…relax, everything is going to be ok Woman eyes closed <<panting >> Panel two Cat: Let’s try to slow that breathing down and relax Woman eyes closed tighter <<panting intensifies>> Panel three Cat: I SAID FUCKING RELAX woman eyes wide open
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This Saturday, November 8 th at 4pm @flemenem and I will be giving a little artist talk at @thepurpledoorpdx.bsky.social about our show CACOPHONY, our creative process, and what it’s like to be a couple creating art alongside each other for 25 years. Come out, look at art, maybe have a sip of wine.
Cacophony artist talk, a conversation w/Erika Rier & joel fleminger, Saturday, November 8th, 4pm at the Purple Door Gallery, 3557 Division, Portland, Oregon
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Everything is totally normal and fine here.
Daily 3 panel sketchbook comic featuring a woman and a cat First panel Woman: ok, I think I’m going to get everything finished on time Cat: yeah, you’re doing great! Second panel Woman: how could you say that, I’m so far behind! Cat: yeah, um, right Third panel: Woman: everything is ok, I’ll get done what I can and if it’s all a disaster it’s my fault Cat: are you alright?
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Just packed up some student pieces for pick up from a Creepy Containers Workshop. Come make cute things with me!

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November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Just unloaded a really great kiln, friends.
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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I might have watched baseball last night but you will never actually catch me wearing a baseball cap.
3 panel comic between a lady wearing a baseball cap and a cat Panel 1: Cat: So I hear you watched some baseball last night Lady: I did Panel 2 Cat: did you enjoy it? Lady: I think I did Panel 3 Cat: So are you a baseball guy now? Lady: never you scoundrel!
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Winter classes are now live! Make a plan to beat the winter doldrums now by being an early bird sign-up for my little classes in my cozy Portland, Oregon art studio. Classes also make excellent holiday gifts 😉

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PUT YOUR HANDS to WORK 12 WEEK CLASS to SUPPORT a SUSTAINABLE ART PRACTICE TUESDAY EVENINGS JANUARY6些_ MARCH 24th w/ Erika rier WITCHY CERAMIC INCENSE BURNERS JANUARY 3I- FEBRUARY 14 Workshop with erika Rier CHARACTER MUGS JANUARY 31- FEBRUARY 7 Workshop with Erika Rier little FIREPIT CREATURES MARCH 15-MARCH 8th WORKSHOP w/erika rier
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The endless capitalist hustle is crushing my soul.
Daily morning sketchbook comic in the panels between a woman wearing skulls in her hair and a cat First panel Cat: What do you want to talk about today? Woman: I’m a shell of a human being Second panel: Cat: well, that’s a real conversation killer Woman: I have no thoughts, no vibes Third panel: Cat :Got a touch of the ennui my guy? Woman: I exist outside of time & space Cat: ooooo-k
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Hey, Portland, Oregon! Have you had a chance to check out my show CACOPHONY at @thepurpledoorpdx.bsky.social yet? If not you should go check it out this weekend!!!!
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Get yourself a spooky treat, 20% of flash sale on ceramics & zines, use code: SPOOKY20

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Flyer with ceramics and hand lettering which reads: Halloween flash sale 20% off ceramics & zines through 11/2 Use code “spooky20”
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Yes, Fifi is eating the notebook
Daily sketchbook comic in 3 panels between a lady and a cat Panel 1: Lady: I’m hungry Cat: do you want eggs and toast? Lady: No Cat: waffles? Panel 2 Lady: No Cat: hot cereal Lady: No Cat: granola Lady: No Panel 3 Cat: … Lady: I’m hungry.
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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I make weird ceramics and complicated handmade comics! Below are some of the ceramics.

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A selection of handbuilt and handpainted ceramics that have little faces and word bubbles.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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It’s Thursday which means I’ve added a few new ceramics to my site, including this giant creature.

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Is it a lady wearing the costume of a cat wearing a sweater, or is a cat wearing a sweater eating a lady? Could go either way!
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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I need about 10 extra hours a day right now to get everything done in my list.
3 panel comic between a cat and a woman Panel 1 Woman: I have so much stuff to do, how am I going to get it all done? Cat: you’re not Panel 2: Woman: wow that’s a really unhelpful thing to say Cat: I’m here to give you a realistic perspective Panel 3 Woman: Why i hate that perspective Cat: I don’t care
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Come spend time with me in my cozy Foster Powell studio and learn ceramics OR come take my new 12 week class, Habit Practice Ritual about getting you to build a sustainable art practice. Spots are limited and I’ll be running a little early bird special, classes release Saturday at 10am❤️
WINTER CLASSES 2026 RELEASE on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14! CLASS SCHEDULE: • HABIT • PRACTICE - RITUAL 12 WEEK CLASS to CREATE a SUSTAINABLE ART PRACTICE JANUARY 6th - MARCH 24th • CREEPY CONTAINERS JANUARY 13th or FEBRUARY 14th • CHARACTER MUGS JANUARY 31'- FEBRUARY 7** • WITCHY INCENSE BURNERS JANUARY 3ISt - FEBRUARY 14th • FIREPIT CREATURES MARCH 1st- MARCH 8th
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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For sure, my current mental state
3 panel comic w it a woman and a cat. First two panels neither says anything. Third panel woman says: everything is totally fucked, isn’t it? Cat responds: yup
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Behold this cute freaking ceramic thing I’m making.
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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NGL, it’s a pretty scary time for everyone and it feels obvious to say that it’s a terrifying time to be a full-time working artist. I’m definitely trying to stay focused on the positive and really hoping that folks come out for artists during the holiday season but 😬
The paneled comic between a cat C and a woman Panel one Cat: you’re having a pretty rough time, aren’t you buddy? Woman: yeah Panel two: Cat : I know this will sound annoying, but you have to stay focused on the positive as much as possible, focus on the task at hand Panel 3 Woman: I know you’re right. I have to trust that people will find ways to support the arts despite everything and that I will be ok
October 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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A comic about how I had no plan when I started said comic.
Sketchbook comic of a woman sitting in a stool across from a stack of three cats Woman: What the fuck are you guys up to? Top cat: we’re trying to get your attention Woman: you got it, now what? Top cat: we hadn’t planned that part
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Little spooky season kitty ring dish.

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Handpainted porcelain cat ring dish wearing a crown of skulls and an angry flower.
October 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Another favorite plate from my show at The Purple Door in Portland, OR on view through most of November.

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Wall mounted ceramic plate of a green haired woman with loads of eyes saying: at least I can sleep when I’m dead.
October 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM