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Mandasmews
@mandasmews.bsky.social
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PDX artist finding inspiration in travel, history, and the antics of my mischievous cats - creative musings with a touch of wanderlust.
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A shield held candles & stories at the ICE facility memorial, raised not in defense, but in devotion.

A reminder: don’t lose your humanity.

If you're able attend there's a Vigil Wed 6/25, 6pm at 4310 SW Macadam.

Take care of yourselves by bringing protective gear & a mask

#Portland #pdx
A sidewalk memorial made up of LED candles, framed photos, roses, and printed stories of people affected by ICE. The items are gently arranged on a plastic shield and folding chair, symbolizing care and protection. A red camping chair and backpacks are visible nearby. Digital flyer for a community vigil titled "ICE OUT OF PORTLAND." The event is on Wednesday, June 25th at 6pm at 4310 SW Macadam. Attendees are invited to bring items for an altar and protective gear. The flyer invites people to share a story, song, or poem by emailing iceoutofportlandvigil@proton.me. Community requests include candle donations, a sound system, and a used bookshelf. The background features glowing candles in a dark setting.
June 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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I’ll be handing out these flags at today’s #NoKings protest because I believe in the power of our people. Our history is complicated, but when we stand up for democracy with care and courage, we can make it better. That’s the true American spirit I’m proud to carry here in #pdx. I hope you join! 🌈🇺🇲❤️
Woman holding a handful of American flags with photos and paintings in the background
June 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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I’m joining the No Kings protest this week as a neighbor who believes in justice and the power of community. We’re not a faceless crowd - we’re artists, teachers, parents, and caregivers channeling anger into hope and care. These moments matter. Join us. #NoKings
Watercolor painting of statue of Liberty holding a heart
June 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Getting excited #yardsale #pdx #portland #tabor

www.northtabor.org/2025/03/yard...
Map showing the location of yard sales in North Tabor. The map is loaded with 28 locations
May 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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#panda #pandacat
Close-up of black and white cat with a pink nose
May 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Cats for the win #catsofbluesky
Tabby cat stealing lettuce from a hydroponic tower
May 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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This cat has seen one too many clunky event apps.

We made Liveframe to fix that, just scan a QR code and share a photo or message.

It’s our last day on Peerlist for Launch Week!

Got ideas or feedback? We’d love to hear it:
peerlist.io/sparkstonepd...

#CatsOfBluesky #IndieDev #buildinpublic
Fluffy orange and white cat trying to smile Fluffy orange and white cat looking stunned
May 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Only 19 hours left to vote on Peerlist!

Our tiny team made a tool to bring people together, now we’re on the edge of the leaderboard.

Lend us a click before the clock runs out!
Vote here: peerlist.io/sparkstonepd...

#UXDesign #IndieMakers #Peerlist #BuildInPublic #CommunityBuilding #AntiMeta #pdx
Man with purple shirt and beard staples flyer for Liveframe on telephone poll
May 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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A mixed media sketch inspired by a hike in the #pnw you can see my studio buddy in the background #blueskyartshow #green #tabbycat
Watercolor sketch of a forest with a mountain in the background. The painting is very loose and is primarily green and blue. There is a tabby cat peeking out from behind the painting.
May 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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we’re out here putting up flyers for an imaginary party because everyone deserves to feel included wherever they are.
we made LiveFrame to help make that happen. Vote for us on Peerlist if you like weird, welcoming tech.

peerlist.io/sparkstonepd...

#IndieTech #EventTech #CreativeTools #Peerlist
A smiling woman with long hair and glasses gestures playfully toward a wooden post displaying two framed posters. One is for the “Garden Party for Imaginary Friends,” and the scene is set in a lush garden with a yellow house in the background. A hand holds up a colorful “Garden Party for Imaginary Friends” flyer in front of a mural featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland, including Alice, the Mad Hatter, and playing cards. A “Garden Party for Imaginary Friends” flyer is attached to a wooden utility pole wrapped in faux flowers and garlands. Above it, a ceramic hand sculpture juts out from the pole. Bright blue buildings and a quiet street complete the whimsical scene.
May 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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what if a qr code could start a party? we posted flyers for a “garden party for imaginary friends” 25 strangers joined via liveframe: no app, no scroll, just shared moments.
what would you create with it? it’s still live: liveframe.app/live/053k93e...
#communitytech #creativeevents #portland #pdx
colorful street art photo featuring stickers and layered graffiti. One prominent sticker reads "All Cats Are Beautiful." Shared by user 'jåson' with the hashtag #AllCatsAreBeautiful. Post A fluffy white and orange cat resting inside a round opening of a carpeted cat tree. Shared by user 'Catrick'. Background includes various bags and furniture. A user-submitted photo showing a narrow dirt path winding through a lush, green forest with tall trees and ferns. Caption reads, "Good morning, sweet neighbors!" Poll Results Screenshot A dark-themed digital poll titled "Favorite part living in the neighborhood?" with options and percentage bars showing votes: "The cats who know everyone's name" (40%) and "The quiet magic in everyday things" (27%) are the most popular choices.
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Tabor Neighbors Yard Sale is almost here! Still time to add your house to the map. Hosted by North Tabor, open to all. Hunt for treasures + meet neighbors! #yardsale #pdx #portland #keepportlandweird #community #thrift
Colorful illustrated poster for "North Tabor Neighbors Yard Sale 2025," surrounded by drawings of a bird, radio, books, plant, lamp, teapot, clock, cowboy boot, camera, sunglasses, globe, and pink tank top on a hanger.
April 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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On our way to a @strongtownspdx.bsky.social meetup, we got delightfully sidetracked helping a beekeeper collect a swarm! Portland has folks on call for bee season! A good reminder that helping each other really does make our corners of the world brighter. #supportpdx #beekeepers
Bees going into an Amazon box that is closed with a small opening An open cardboard box with hundreds of bees
April 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The face of a baby angel that locked herself in the pantry closet last night #tabbycat #sunshine #catsofbluesky
Tabby cat laying in a sunny window next to a green plant and globe lamp
April 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Reposting this piece for Earth Day. It's about the fragility of the planet we share.

If interested you can see it for sale here: brassworksgallery.com/collections/...

#earthday #blueskyart #watercolor #art #mood #grief
April 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Finished work ✨

Inspired by experimenting with the relationship between art and emerging technology.

#showyourwork #blueskyart #painting #time #technology
Close up of a painting of a young girl with a yellow clock behind her broken into many parts. The painting is yellow, red, black and orange with white sketch marks. A full view of a painting of a young girl with a yellow clock behind her broken into many parts. The painting is yellow, red, black and orange with white sketch marks. There is a deconstructed cityscape in the background
April 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Zeitgeist #spotify #music
Screenshot of a Spotify playlist, the title is recession pop pink pilates princess evening
April 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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More progress ✨ #workinprogress #blueskyart #painting #art
A painting of a girl with a large yellow clock behind her, the clock is cracked and fragmented. There are drips of red paint across the painting.
April 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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My studio buddy #blueskyart #tabbycat #studio #cat
Grey tabby sitting on a white cluttered desk. In the background is a bookshelf with art supplies, books, a painting and a vase in the shape of a cat.
March 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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A little loud, but what isn't these days #workinprogress #painting #time #art #blueskyart #mood
A painting on an easel features a dark, atmospheric cityscape with a large, glowing yellow clock face at its center. A woman's face, partially illuminated, emerges from the clock. Abstract circular shapes, some in yellow and black, float around the composition. The background consists of deep reds, blacks, and hints of blue, depicting a futuristic or dystopian city with towering structures. In the surrounding space, printed references of the artwork are pinned to the wall.
March 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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My current coping strategy 😅 #workinprogress #painting #time #technology
A work-in-progress painting on an easel features a bold, abstract composition with a dark background. The central focus is a large, glowing yellow clock or circular object, partially framing a stylized portrait of a woman in warm tones. Surrounding the figure and clock are abstract shapes, lines, and brushstrokes in red, yellow, and blue, giving the painting an urban, cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic. Some areas of the painting appear unfinished, with sketch lines and unpainted portions. The studio setting includes paintbrushes, tubes of paint, and reference images pinned to the wall.
March 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Twin?
Black and white cat looking at phone screen
February 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Vancouver N3
A couple standing in front of a light up pink sign that says Lover
January 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Instead of doom scrolling try doom drawing

#art #sketchbook #cat #pdxart
January 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Brushing of the sketchbook for the new year #sketchbookart #pdxart #art #sketchbook
January 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM