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pattystormsart.bsky.social
@pattystormsart.bsky.social
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Graphite drawings, watercolor paintings, ceramic art, and photography inspired by the delicate and singular beauty of the natural world.

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Discovered a hidden woodland garden, just off the beaten path, bursting with rare Pink Lady Slippers #ladyslippers #orchids #bloomscrolling #flowers #naturephotography #spring #springephemerals
Photograph of a group of Pink Lady Slippers or Moccasin Flower (Cypridedium Acaule). They belong to the orchid family and have become somewhat hard to find due to their symbiosis with a particular fungus, their slow growth rate and unique propagation ecology.
May 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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White anemones symbolize sincerity and the fragility of life.
#watercolor #watercolorsketch #nature #floralart #springflowers #spring
Loose watercolor sketch of white anemones among purple and pink flowers with a hint of yellow green leaves
April 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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I paint a few new ones each year! Enjoy your spring and holiday!
Hollowed out eggs painted in various designs and bright colors with acrylic
April 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Watching spring bumble bees sipping sweetness and spreading life brought a smile and inspiration. #bee #bumblebee #watercolor #watercolorsketch #watercolorpainting #nature #wildlifeart #nature #inspiration #spring
Watercolor sketch of yellow and black bumble bee hanging heavily on a purple-pink clover flower
April 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Camelia - nature is providing some much needed cheer and optimism in this otherwise dark world
April 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others
- Jonathan Swift

#eagle #baldeagle #drawing #blackpaper #natureart #wildlifeart
White pencil on black paper drawing of bald eagle in profile. After more than 240 years as the unofficial symbol of the United States, President Biden signed legislation on Dec. 24, 2024, making the bald eagle the official national bird.
April 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Have you ever nibbled on your subject matter?!

#watercolor #watercolorsketch #watercolorpainting #sketch #fruit #grapes
Watercolor sketch of a bunch of red grapes, warm golden colors in the background and purples in the reflection. Subject matter was eaten once sketch was complete!
March 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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True nobility is to exercise power as a servant to all and a master of none. -Craig D. Lounsbrough

#graphite #drawing #wildlifeart #natureart #lion
Graphite pencil drawing of a male lion who intensely stares at the viewer
March 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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A burning sunset signals winter’s departure
Vivid reds, oranges and purples in the sunset over the water in Ocean City, MD
March 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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What’s going on?

#blackpaper #natureart #wildlifeart #drawing #animalart #raccoon #racoon
White pencil on black paper drawing of three little raccoon faces. They are huddled together looking at the viewer. They appear from the blackness hesitantly ready to scurry away at the first sign of danger.
March 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Comic relief crew

#drawing #birdart #ostrich #graphite #wildlifeart #natureart
Graphite pencil drawing of two ostriches, one staring at the viewer with a hint of a smile. A touch of comedy for those of us who feel like burying our heads in the sand.
March 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Keeping a watchful eye

#watercolor #fox #foxart #wildlifeart #animalart #watercolorsketch
Loose watercolor sketch of a red fox twisting back to look at viewer. Salt used for movement in the fox’s tail.
March 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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“If you don’t think then you shouldn’t talk.”
-The March Hare

#blackpaper #hare #hares #natureart #wildlifeart #lewiscarroll #marchhare #StandWithUkraine
Two hares drawn on black paper with white pencil. They appear watchful and ready to leap away. Their eyes are wide open and ears standing at attention! The term “mad as a March hare” comes from the fact that the hare mating ritual, in the spring, is filled with boxing matches, leaps and bounds and madcap chases! Many of us feel like frightened hares in an increasingly dangerous world, our eyes darting and watching for the next blow, but know that hares are mighty, nimble, and fierce fighters, and they are far from mad!
March 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Clinging to my inner tiger - courage, strength, protection and integrity

#tigerart #tiger #wildlifeart #natureart #animalart #drawing #graphite
Graphite drawing of tiger glaring at the viewer
February 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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The wolf - the essence of wisdom, unity, courage and freedom

#watercolor #wolfpainting #wolfart #wildlifeart #animalart #wolf
Watercolor painting of a wolf using light washes to give an airy feeling to the fur while focusing on the intensity of the eyes
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Out of the darkness!

White pencil on black paper

#owl #birdart #drawing #blackpaper #natureart #sciart #wildlifeart #nature
Using a white pencil on black paper to bring an owl into view. Working with this method is tricky as you have to think in reverse - the darks are already there, you have only to introduce the light.
February 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Any man who must say 'I am king' is no true king at all”. George R.R. Martin

#watercolor #wildlifeart #natureart #lion
February 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Growing up in Maine, I always had shells in my pocket
Watercolor journal sketch

#watercolor #naturejournal #natureart #oceanart #seashells #Maine
Mussel shell treasure - I was always fascinated that such soft creatures could create, seemingly blindly, such beautiful armor in cobalt, purple and pearl
February 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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All ears!
African Painted Dogs live in a social structure with an alpha pair. They take care of the young, ill and elderly allowing them to eat first.

#graphite #wildlifeart #animaldrawing #natureart
February 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Cooper’s Hawk, watercolor.
Super speed and stealth!

#birdart #wildlifeart #artshare #watercolorpainting #natureart #watercolorpainting
February 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Basking in BlueSky! So glad to be here…first post!
Graphite drawing
February 15, 2025 at 1:28 AM