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nickelartstudio.bsky.social
🍁🖤 Nickel 🖤🍁
@nickelartstudio.bsky.social
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I'm an artist from 1989 and also Oregon but I'm mostly here to be a nuisance. Call me as you see me. See more at NickelArtStudio.com and join my Patreon as a free member for regular art updates.
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When you see this, post an image from your gallery to describe your mental health
Image of the botched restoration of Ecce Homo by Spanish painter Elías García Martínez, which was altered in 2012 when a local elder did her best to save the piece from moisture damage.
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Sketchbook dump! The first 2 are based off my latest fave book Aurethia Rising by Atlas Laika, and the rest is my usual sketchy nonsense.

I talk more in depth for free (and public) on Patreon, and post even more for my Cow Tippers™

www.patreon.com/c/NickelArtS...

and my buddy:
atlaslaika.carrd.co
A sketchbook sits open on a painterly, messy background. A watermark is in the corner that says "Nickel Art Studio." Ceramic cranes hold the book in place. On the page, sketches of snakes, fish, and monsters exist. A sketchbook sits open on a painterly, messy background. A watermark is in the corner that says "Nickel Art Studio." Ceramic cranes hold the book in place. On the left page, two people cuddle under blankets, and there are food items and other sketches around them, including a tree and someone standing with a punching bag. On the right, a watercolor study of a bell-shaped flower, showing both the side and the inside. A sketchbook sits open on a painterly, messy background. A watermark is in the corner that says "Nickel Art Studio." Ceramic cranes hold the book in place. Spanning both pages is a sketch of musicians sitting under a wooden structure. Music stands largely obscure the view. In the center, a man is conducting. A sketchbook sits open on a painterly, messy background. A watermark is in the corner that says "Nickel Art Studio." Ceramic cranes hold the book in place. The pages are filled with abstract shapes and lines, as well as some text that imply journaling has taken place with words such as "I'm tired of waking up wrong, when do I get to feel right" and "donde a, ou est, where is... my inspiration?"
August 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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A few examples of the goodies recently added to my shop!
A closeup of a watercolor art piece featuring a blossoming tree with a hidden feminine figure inside. The watermark text says "NickelArtStudio.com" A closeup of a fine art print featuring a beach scene, specifically a painting of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, and people walking the shoreline. The watermark text says "NickelArtStudio.com" A closeup of a sticker sheet featuring enticing-looking sushi designs, with Japanese script that translates to "I heart/ love sushi". The watermark text says "NickelArtStudio.com" Photo of an acrylic charm shaped like a ramune bottle. It sits on top of a drawing of a woman, specifically a player character from the tabletop RPG Shadowrun, after which the charm is also designed, featuring a stylized version of the 3rd edition logo. The watermark text says "NickelArtStudio.com"
July 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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If you've been considering purchasing from my shop, now is suuuuch a good time to do so! Fresh prints and charms, and restocked stickers of your favorite kawaii designs!

25% off everything Nickel Art Studio with code MOOCH for the whole month of July!

www.nickelartstudio.com/shop
A stylized chibi cow is holding its face in delight with its eyes closed, mouth open, and blushing. A voice bubble says "Sale!". A stylized chibi cow hangs from the ceiling, hooves pinching its own cheeks in excitement. It is looking at a voice bubble that says "I'm officially unemployed and want to keep it that way as long as I can!" The text on the bottom says "25% off everything Nickel Art Studio with code MOOCH thru July 31" Three voice bubbles say "Support on Patreon for as low as $2!" and "In-depth posts on projects!" and "Other stuff sometimes!" Pink text to the right says "swipe to peruse!" with an arrow A stylized chibi cow squeezes its face in delight. The voice bubble says "See you at NickelArtStudio.com and Patreon.com/NickelArtStudio!"
July 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Okay but like I'm mad about it. I know they were futzing with A I already but it has gotten just awful and ridiculous. Was it a great service? No but it made me practice a bit every day and I bonded over it with my husband for 4+ years and THEY'RE the ones being shitty, *I* shouldn't have to quit!
A pop up notification asking the user if they want to uninstall the Duolingo app (yes) A screenshot commorating the usage streak of Duolingo: 1567 days
May 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Everything sucks except these beautiful pink flowers, have a mental break and look!
A close up of a cherry blossom A bee visits a bundle of cherry blossoms A wide shot of pink and pale cherry blossoms with dark branches and green leaves against a bright sky A cropped view of a cherry blossom tree against a blue sky
April 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy National Agriculture Week! Diversity is the key to success when it comes to crossbreeding cattle, crops, and importing produce, and diversity is important for humans, too!

You can read more about these cows on my patreon for free! (or ask about your fave!)

www.patreon.com/collection/1...
A gathering of cartoon cows in a field. The one closest to the viewer is holding a rose, while the one next to it runs. A holstein (the typically most recognizable black and white breed) is wearing a hat and sitting next to a milk pail. Behind it is a cow with its tongue out. Another cow is flying a lantern with Taiwanese script hanging from it. Behind that, a Japanese cow flies windsocks shaped like fish. A Canadian cow eats a maple syrup treat while looking at a leaf. The cow in the very back is winking and wearing a bonnet. There is a watermark in the bottom corner that says "Nickel Art Studio" with icons for their website, patreon, bluesky, twitch, youtube, tumblr, and instagram.
March 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
Two mushrooms in front of a man-made lake. There are Canada geese in the background, then some trees and buildings. Thin branches mildly obscure the view, and there is a bushel of long grass on the right side. The water is reflecting large, fluffy clouds.
March 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Had too much fun with this month's mailouts, in ready for a little breaky-break before starting on April's. But if you wanna see what I'm up to... ⬇️

www.patreon.com/c/nickelarts...
Photo of mailouts for supports of Nickel Art Studio's patreon. A pink sticker sheet featuring images of hearts, crows , diamonds, and doodles with the words "pink power", "I like it", and "rawr". A pink piece of paper has a black block print of a grumpy frog wearing a crown. A buff frog character pokes out of the envelope, which says "thank you! Enjoy!" There are paper hearts scattered on the surface.
March 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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New timelapse video up where I talk about my new stronk frogges and how I learned to be chill with my gender. Downloads have dropped on Patreon, and stickers drop next week!

I partnered up with my bff @catandravendesigns.bsky.social whose product drop is this Friday 2/28!

youtu.be/xalrqbB3F2c?...
Three colorful, buff frogs pose in front of a blurry, abstract background. There is a watermark that reads "Nickel Art Studio" with social media iconography for instagram, Patreon, twitch, and youtube, as well as Nickel Art Studio dot com. There is a shiny crown above the pink middle frog. A cute chibi cow smiles with her mouth open and eyes closed, hooves holding her face. She is blushing and has sparkles near her eyes There is a voice bubble containing three colorful, buff frogs, implying that she is talking about them. There is a youtube logo and text that reads "Nickel talks at Nickel Art Studio". The background of the image is a blurry cabin and forest scene. A cute chibi cow smiles with her mouth and eyes open, hooves holding her face. She has sparkles near her eyes There is a square containing colorful mobile wallpaper images. The text above reads "Wallpaper drop". The images are colorful buff frogs and sparkling crowns on striped backgrounds. There is a patreon logo and text that reads "Downloads at Nickel Art Studio". The background of the image is a blurry cabin and forest scene. A pink, buff frog with a crown above her head poses in front of four bars of pink soap. The text reads "Pink Power Bundle. All four soaps plus strong frog sticker by Nickel Art Studio".
February 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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"Nickel, why do you listen to the same music you've been listening to for 20 years? Why don't you listen to anything new?"

Look, with timeless, still-relevant classics like Shatty Fatmas by AFI (1996 album Very Proud of Ya), what more could I possibly need?
Screencap of lyrics from the song Shatty Fatmas by AFI. The text reads "Tell me something I don't know. Your information's fucking faux. Don't you have somewhere to go? Your mouth is quick, your mind is slow." Accompanied by the image of a musical note. Screencap from the lyrics of Shatty Fatmas by AFI. The text reads "When you try to understand, I don't really think that you can. You relay fiction, facts you avoid. You're just like a fucking tabloid, you can never seem to get your information straight."
February 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Posting about my sewing journey as I make my first quilt over on Patreon for free members! It's uh... it's a learning process. I am definitely learning. It's not difficult at all.

www.patreon.com/c/NickelArtS...
A blurred image with text. The text reads "The Story Sew Far... 7 images, Nickel Art Studio patreon.com/NickelArtStudio" A sewing workspace. The work surface is cluttered with stacks of cut fabric, strips of sewn fabric, snacks, and coffee. A sewing machine sits to the right side. A gloved hand waits to grab the crepe that sits on the red and white fabric, which is decorated with Stardew Valley-themed cross stitches.
February 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Look the world is on fire and everything sucks, but I also sewed the first 3 rows of my first quilt last night, so I have that going for me!
Close up of a sewing machine and fabric. Two squares of different shades of green have been stitched together with white thread.
February 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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What a splendid time for shameless self promotion!

If you like cows, frogs, cute things and punk rock hullabaloo, then please check out my work! I love the PNW, silly stories with heart, and the organic process of artistic discovery. Ty!

nickelartstudio.com

#oregonartist #smallartist #selfpromo
An image promoting artist Nickel Art Studio on Patreon. Image includes a block print of a frog and crown on pink paper, a strong-looking pink frog with a gold crown flexing, two other strong frogs posing on a blue background, and previews of wallpapers featuring these pieces of art. The text reads "February Patreon rewards. Wallpapers! freebs (indicating some of the wallpapers), Mailouts! (mini print plus sticker)" and "Nickel Art Studio" accompanied by social media iconography. The background is filled with a clutter of candy-colored stars and hearts. Image promoting artist Nickel Art Studio on Patreon. The text below the title reads "Join free for updates; regular posting, freebies. Wallpapers, printables, discounts, and mailouts; month to bi-monthly goodies, starts at a mere two dollars, in-depth art talks; sketch and pic dumps, process blogs. Every dollar you give an artist is a dollar of independence!" Below is the logo for Nickel Art Studio accompanied by social media handles. The background is filled with a clutter of candy-colored stars and hearts. Two bottle-shaped acrylic keychain charms rest on top of two lanyards. There is a third bottle partially visible above. The background is a menagerie of colorful stars and hearts. The lanyard on the left features cartoon farm animals, the other lanyard features apple-looking creatures. There is text on the bottle which reads "ramune" in Japanese (hiragana). A promo image for Nickel Art Studio dot com. The background is a menagerie of sticker designs including ramune bottles, skulls, text, cartoon cows, frogs, etc. The text reads "Every day perks of shopping at nickelartstudio.com. Free shipping over forty dollars. Lots of downloadable options- no shipping required! You support your Oregon community, artists, manufacturers, and more! Patrons get coupons to use anytime, plus extra downloadables, printables, early access, and more!"
February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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"Dreamy Reprieve", one of my pieces I'm thinking a lot about lately cuz BOY it is difficult to stay positive right now. But we are gonna do our best.

#blockprint #linocut
Image name "Dreamy Reprieve. A block print of a large sheep carrying a human in a hammock. Celestial mobiles hang from the sheep's belly. White lines in the black indicate falling rain and darkness. Artist statement for the block print "Dreamy Reprieve." The text reads " Dreamy Reprieve. This piece is inspired by hardship, and the ways we cope. Sometimes the best solution to a problem is to just let it be. Ignoring a problem is of course detrimental, but there are times when a solution either takes time to come up with, or simply cannot be implemented until a later time, or the solution is worked on day by day, but those days are still difficult. So what do we do during those times? It is important to rest, and dream. Engaging with escapism isn’t always about procrastination. It can be a handy way to problem solve as well as give someone a much needed break. We all have dreams for the future world and our future selves, and when times get hard, it’s important to remember and focus on those dreams, and let them see us through our difficult days. Even if we are dreaming of something that will never happen, even if we’re dreaming of fiction. Especially, even. Fiction is not reality, but it can influence reality, and it allows people to address their many issues within a safe environment. So there’s no shame in dreaming a pretty little dream on dark, dark days. That’s how we get through hardship."
February 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Took a cute little quiz by @montereyaq.bsky.social and both my partner and I are isopods! We're so happy to be weird little critters together!

www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/deep...
An isopod, a deep sea crustacean. The text reads "you're an isopod- the easygoing companion! Like the giant Isopod, you adapt effortlessly to any situation and go with the flow. Your laid-back attitude makes you a breeze to be around, and your flexible nature ensures you're always up for new adventures. With your chill vibes and adaptable spirit, you're the go-to buddy for a stress-free and relaxed good time!"
January 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Two studies I did over the past week. I would very much love to paint more wild life. #painting #pnwartist
A painting of two elk sitting in the morning grass. One looks at the viewer, the other is facing away. Blurred trees and bushes are in the background. Painting of an elk hoof print in the sand. There is a broken sand dollar also.
January 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Updating my socials with a new pfp and banner. I really get a kick out of vomiting all my recent art into one place and looking at the absolute visual assault of colors and shapes.
A stylized cow is openly smiling, hooves on face squishing her cheeks. Her eyes are closed and have sparkles and bubbles. A collage of art pieces. Frogs, cows, skulls, jam jars, boba drinks, tamagotchis, fish, bandaids, himans taking baths, ramune bottles, stars, and hearts fill the space.
January 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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HUMAN ARTISTS, use only one piece to convince people to follow you
#artshare

#SpaceArt
A propaganda-style poster with a cow in a space suit looking up at a planet. Rockets and spaceships fly by in the background. The text reads "Hear the cattle call for victory! COWSMONAUT."
January 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Genuinely considering a USDA home loan and looking at starting a small farm... I think I should have been studying agriculture this whole time and kept art as a hobby...
A stack of books on foraging and eco-friendly farming tactics: A Year and a Day on Just a Few Acres by Peter Larson, Field Notes from a Fungi Forager by Ashley Rodriguez, Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown, and The Ecological Farm by Chelsea Green.
December 29, 2024 at 4:41 AM
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Free holiday color sheet for all the Stardew Valley lovers out there! I spent way too long making this one, but I can't argue with myself about how it turned out. It's available to the public on my Patreon! #printable #coloringsheet

www.patreon.com/posts/christ...
Three Junimos (forest spirits from the game Stardew Valley) play with Christmas boxes and supplies. There are ribbons, bells, gifts, and pillows on the floor. A tree, fireplace, and bookshelf are in the background, all covered with holiday decor.
December 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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Getting creative (cough cough cheap cough) with a gift for a young artist this year. Cute palette? Yes! Cheap crappy cakes that came with it? Not on my watch!
Photo of a small watercolor palette and paint Photo of drawings, watercolors, and a painted display easel. Bottles of paint and other desk decor are in the background. In the foreground is fingers holding a tip listing art tips. Photo of drawings, watercolors, and a painted display easel. Bottles of paint and other desk decor are in the background. In the foreground is fingers holding a tip listing art tips. A painted mini display easel and a watercolor palette. There are drawings on the table and paint and decor in the background.
December 22, 2024 at 12:57 AM
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25% off everything through Saturday!

nickelartstudio.com/shop
image of a happy cartoon cow hiding behind a banner advertising a sale on nickelartstudio.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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I decided to have a sale after all! Tell your family, tell your friends, tell people you don't know! 25% off through Saturday! #cybermonday #shopsmall
image of a happy cartoon cow hiding behind a banner. The text reads "Cyber Monday Week Sale" with 'Monday' crossed out. The text continues "use code CYBERTOOTH for 25% off everything in store! NickelArtStudio.com/shop." Extra text bubbles say "free shipping on $40", "get it gift wrapped", and "thru 12/15/24". Hands reach up from the bottom as if at a concert.
December 2, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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Small artist alert! No, I don't have any sales to offer, but I DO offer free shipping over $40 and gift wrapping! Please consider shopping small and supporting this Oregon artist! #shopsmall #giftsformusiclovers #oregonartist
List of everyday perks for shopping at NickelArtStudio.com. Text reads "Free shipping over $40, lots of downloadable options- no shipping required! You support your Oregon community, artists, manufacturers, and more! Patrons get coupons to use anytime, plus extra downloadsbles, printables, early access, and more!" Images of art fill the background. Text reads "gift wrap available!". Image is of two wrapped parcels with festive bows and tags on a flannel background. Text reads "art for music lovers!" Image is of a sticker that reads "melomania". Other music-themed sticker designs are in the background. Text reads "Frogs!" Image is a closeup of a frog with water running down its face while it smiles. A lily pad and lotus is on its head.
November 29, 2024 at 9:12 PM