Peggy West
@pwestart.bsky.social
Printmaker, book artist, botanical illustrator, master naturalist, retired educator, letterpress printer and type collector in Peoria, Illinois.
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Peggy West
@pwestart.bsky.social
· Mar 8
My first post on Bluesky in celebration of International Women’s Day. Thank you to the Peoria Women’s Club for selecting “Take Note” as its 3rd place winner in its inaugural art exhibit of women artists. So grateful for this community of support and inspiration!
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
Latest book project…dandelion themed with a red Coptic binding. Honoring the first abundant honeybee pollen source of spring.
#handmadebooks #copticbinding
#handmadebooks #copticbinding
March 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Latest book project…dandelion themed with a red Coptic binding. Honoring the first abundant honeybee pollen source of spring.
#handmadebooks #copticbinding
#handmadebooks #copticbinding
Reposted by Peggy West
English Printmaker Clare Leighton,'Blackbird on Nest', 1935 #WomensArt #Spring
March 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
English Printmaker Clare Leighton,'Blackbird on Nest', 1935 #WomensArt #Spring
Reposted by Peggy West
In 20 years, the U.S. has lost 22% of its butterflies, a groundbreaking new study found. Look up population changes in your area here.
See How Butterfly Numbers Are Dropping Near You
Populations are falling in the United States, a new study has found. Look up what’s happening in your area.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
In 20 years, the U.S. has lost 22% of its butterflies, a groundbreaking new study found. Look up population changes in your area here.
Reposted by Peggy West
"My illustrious lordship, I'll show you what a woman can do."
-Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653)
Italian artist
#InternationalWomensDay
-Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653)
Italian artist
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
"My illustrious lordship, I'll show you what a woman can do."
-Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653)
Italian artist
#InternationalWomensDay
-Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653)
Italian artist
#InternationalWomensDay
My first post on Bluesky in celebration of International Women’s Day. Thank you to the Peoria Women’s Club for selecting “Take Note” as its 3rd place winner in its inaugural art exhibit of women artists. So grateful for this community of support and inspiration!
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
My first post on Bluesky in celebration of International Women’s Day. Thank you to the Peoria Women’s Club for selecting “Take Note” as its 3rd place winner in its inaugural art exhibit of women artists. So grateful for this community of support and inspiration!
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday