Gretchen Cole
gretchencole.bsky.social
Gretchen Cole
@gretchencole.bsky.social
Aspiring Jesus-follower. Also your basic Grandma: birding, gardening, crafting, reading, volunteering.
“Steward of the forest #garden” I wasn’t feeling well today, so naturally I worked in the yard. Detailed the whole shade garden!

#collage #analogart #birdart #flowerart #homeremedies (I still feel sick, but my attitude is great :)
June 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Heiress of the aviary 2

“You are no longer slaves but children, and if children, then heirs”
“Consider the birds of the air”

#collage #analogart #paper #scissors #glue #bibleart #birdart
May 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Heiress of the aviary

First in the « heiress » series, based on Galatians 4:7, « You are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child, then an heir through God. »
Consider the birds!

#collage #analog #fussycuts #diecut #vintage #washi #stickers #birds #bibleart
May 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I think it’s done now
“March”
#collage #stickers #washi #scissors #glue #birds #flora #fauna #renewal
May 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
May 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Study for “Heiress of the forest garden.” (Galatians 4:7)

Some composition and value contrast issues— always my weak point
May 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Started this in a class today & finished it at home. The interplay of b&w and color was what I came for, but I stayed for the balance between close observation & leaving the viewer with something to do. #art #drawing #painting #mixedmedia #scienceart #funwithfriends
April 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
And the last set
April 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Here’s more
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Current views in the garden, thanks to @crazyidealist.bsky.social for asking
#gardening #flowers #spring #renewal #reaping
April 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’ll take some proper pictures later, but here’s a few random spring snaps
April 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Impression de la japonisme

Photos taken at the #PhiladelphiaMuseumofArt, found #flowers, #bird, & brick texture. #analogcollage
#art #japonisme #artaboutart
April 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just because I could

#collage #analogart #beach#summer

Photo from an old National Geographic

Images from Studio Crisalyn, Peter Pauper Press, and an Artistry in Mosaics catalog
April 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
West Chester showed up & showed out, filling a whole block from the old courthouse to the bank and from Gay to Market. Especially folks of a certain age, faithfully protesting this nonsense since around 1968 & not giving up till the American Dream is a reality for everyone! #Handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
March 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Have you heard I went to Cuba? This was the vibe.

#collageart #Cuba #travel #escape #coconuts
March 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
More about Cuba

#🇨🇺 #travel #embargo
March 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#Cuba is so beautiful!
March 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A moment of peace on this sad day
The Cathedral:
#Collage
painting by Adam Nicolson for The Plough
#art #birds #forest #peace

PS I included the image of the maple keys because for me, they are a symbol of abundance. There are so many every year! Plenty for food and for making more trees :)
March 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Highlights from the Struble Trail Friday. Paved trails can be lovely... and also don't always stay on the pavement if there is another path

#hiking #landscapes #water #photography #birds #ducks
March 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Quote: Neal Stephenson, Termination Shock
Sticker: Phantom Stickers on Etsy
March 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
March 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A congregation of starlings on a winter day
Cut origami paper on my photo

#birds #collage #art

PS: a small group of starlings can also be called a “chattering”
February 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
#goodnews overview as of today
February 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Winter at Greystone Hollow

My landscape photo, animals from field guides and other sources

#collage #art #chestercounty #birds
February 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM