V A L D E N
@valdenrattenbury.bsky.social
Hi! I’m a 22 year old queer trans artist from the Bay Area. I’m currently studying for my BA at UC Santa Cruz. I hope you’ll stick around. If I have an account on another app my user is always valdenrattenbury :)
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@valdenrattenbury.bsky.social
· Jan 21
“Self Portrait,” Oil on 24”x36” Canvas, 2024
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.
Sketchbook Entry 01-23-25
Been in a fig mood recently I’m excited for summer to come. We made it through the darkest days of the year!!
Been in a fig mood recently I’m excited for summer to come. We made it through the darkest days of the year!!
January 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Sketchbook Entry 01-23-25
Been in a fig mood recently I’m excited for summer to come. We made it through the darkest days of the year!!
Been in a fig mood recently I’m excited for summer to come. We made it through the darkest days of the year!!
Sketchbook Entries 01-18-25 - 01-20-25
In light of how many emotions I’m feeling with the inauguration a lot of this doesn’t feel as relevant as it did when i created it, but sharing feels necessary nonetheless. Emotions overshadowed are still present.
In light of how many emotions I’m feeling with the inauguration a lot of this doesn’t feel as relevant as it did when i created it, but sharing feels necessary nonetheless. Emotions overshadowed are still present.
January 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sketchbook Entries 01-18-25 - 01-20-25
In light of how many emotions I’m feeling with the inauguration a lot of this doesn’t feel as relevant as it did when i created it, but sharing feels necessary nonetheless. Emotions overshadowed are still present.
In light of how many emotions I’m feeling with the inauguration a lot of this doesn’t feel as relevant as it did when i created it, but sharing feels necessary nonetheless. Emotions overshadowed are still present.
“Self Portrait,” Oil on 24”x36” Canvas, 2024
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.
January 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Self Portrait,” Oil on 24”x36” Canvas, 2024
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.
For many trans people our bodies are our enemies. As an artist though, I’ve always felt connected to my hands. I hope this painting can bring comfort to others in a time where comfort is hard pressed to find. Do not let them kill you.