Joel Fleminger
@joelfleminger.bsky.social
Just trying to keep my senses with painting, bike rides and hopefully humor.
I prefer to have 3 to 5 paintings going at the same time so I can work actively on some while thinking passively about the others.
May 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I prefer to have 3 to 5 paintings going at the same time so I can work actively on some while thinking passively about the others.
Haven’t been good about keeping up on this platform but here are two current paintings in progress.
May 9, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Haven’t been good about keeping up on this platform but here are two current paintings in progress.
When approaching painting from an internal place rather than directly from life, the challenge is to resolve images that function both emotionally and pictorially.
My group show Funky Town will be up all of May at Sidestreet Arts in Portland.
My group show Funky Town will be up all of May at Sidestreet Arts in Portland.
April 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When approaching painting from an internal place rather than directly from life, the challenge is to resolve images that function both emotionally and pictorially.
My group show Funky Town will be up all of May at Sidestreet Arts in Portland.
My group show Funky Town will be up all of May at Sidestreet Arts in Portland.
The start of new things for showing at the purple door in Portland this October.
April 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The start of new things for showing at the purple door in Portland this October.
Painting while rejection letters trickle in. Pause and keep painting .
April 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Painting while rejection letters trickle in. Pause and keep painting .
Might have to title this one “I swear it’s not a turnip, or at least I didn’t mean to paint one”.
April 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Might have to title this one “I swear it’s not a turnip, or at least I didn’t mean to paint one”.
Some of the paintings I’ll have showing at Side Street galley next month in Portland.
April 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Some of the paintings I’ll have showing at Side Street galley next month in Portland.
In the past putting myself out there or acknowledging to myself that painting is what I want to do would shut me down. It’s weird to feel the opposite and even more invigorated.
Getting ready for the next show at Side Street Gallery with @erikarier.bsky.social.
Getting ready for the next show at Side Street Gallery with @erikarier.bsky.social.
April 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In the past putting myself out there or acknowledging to myself that painting is what I want to do would shut me down. It’s weird to feel the opposite and even more invigorated.
Getting ready for the next show at Side Street Gallery with @erikarier.bsky.social.
Getting ready for the next show at Side Street Gallery with @erikarier.bsky.social.
In addition to painting on canvas, I’ve picked up painting on ceramics to help @erikarier.bsky.social build her inventory for wholesale.
April 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In addition to painting on canvas, I’ve picked up painting on ceramics to help @erikarier.bsky.social build her inventory for wholesale.
One more.
If you aren’t able to stop by but are interested, here’s a link to the price list. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you aren’t able to stop by but are interested, here’s a link to the price list. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
April 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
One more.
If you aren’t able to stop by but are interested, here’s a link to the price list. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you aren’t able to stop by but are interested, here’s a link to the price list. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Feels good to say my show is up at Exquisite Creatures.
April 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Feels good to say my show is up at Exquisite Creatures.
Severance has so many details that make the show feel so rich, like all the serious coffee drinking.
April 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Severance has so many details that make the show feel so rich, like all the serious coffee drinking.
Last piece for my show at Exquisite Creatures going up tomorrow.
April 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last piece for my show at Exquisite Creatures going up tomorrow.
In the last year I haven’t felt funky but I was in a funk. So maybe funky town can be as opened ended as my friends catch phrase, “what a time to be alive”.
April 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In the last year I haven’t felt funky but I was in a funk. So maybe funky town can be as opened ended as my friends catch phrase, “what a time to be alive”.
Find someone who loves you as much as @erikarier.bsky.social loves her fork.
March 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Find someone who loves you as much as @erikarier.bsky.social loves her fork.
In spite of, and also in response to the stresses of the world, been having some very nice outings with @erikarier.bsky.social . Don’t know what the future holds but we’ll pull through together.
March 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In spite of, and also in response to the stresses of the world, been having some very nice outings with @erikarier.bsky.social . Don’t know what the future holds but we’ll pull through together.
What’s on the easel at the moment.
March 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What’s on the easel at the moment.
Fifi is always so glamorous.
March 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Fifi is always so glamorous.
So excited @erikarier.bsky.social got me the gift of gluten free hamantaschen!
March 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
So excited @erikarier.bsky.social got me the gift of gluten free hamantaschen!
Doing lots of stretching today of all kinds.
March 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Doing lots of stretching today of all kinds.
Pizza night with sausage, green peppers and home made sauce. Especially proud of the sauce.
March 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Pizza night with sausage, green peppers and home made sauce. Especially proud of the sauce.
The vibe is Post Modern Byzantine Expressionism.
March 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The vibe is Post Modern Byzantine Expressionism.
Last few months I’ve alternated between frustration that I haven’t finished more paintings and wanting to slow down and spend more time with each one. Been working these for a while and feel they are about ready to be put aside.
March 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Last few months I’ve alternated between frustration that I haven’t finished more paintings and wanting to slow down and spend more time with each one. Been working these for a while and feel they are about ready to be put aside.
Last few months I’ve alternated between frustration that I haven’t finished more paintings and wanting to slow down and spend more time with each one. Been working these for a while and feel they are about ready to be put aside.
March 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Last few months I’ve alternated between frustration that I haven’t finished more paintings and wanting to slow down and spend more time with each one. Been working these for a while and feel they are about ready to be put aside.
A sign of the times.
March 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A sign of the times.