Chet McDougle
violentlybrilliant.bsky.social
Chet McDougle
@violentlybrilliant.bsky.social
Chet McDougle is a multi­dis­ci­pli­nary artist based in the Upper Penin­sula of Michi­gan.
So grateful to have my piece included alongside so many wonderful objects made by so many wonderful people at the #furnsoc conference
June 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
May 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
May 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Good progress today. Sixty paper cranes, each with the name of a fallen Marine from Operation Enduring Freedom, added to my “Care Package” sculpture.
April 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
There are always opportunities for growth. Despite not being accepted into the program of my choice, I’m not discouraged. It only gives me that much more time to prepare myself for what lies ahead. Rejection isn’t necessarily the universe saying “no” it could just be, “not right now.” #failforward
April 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Took an opportunity to make a simple project more fun. I was asked to make a set of cornhole boards for a friend and I loathe pocket hole screws, so why not overengineer them with finger and lap joints? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
April 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Safety is cool af
March 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Slowly, but surely, the shop is coming together
March 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
March 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
There has been a ”fact” sheet going around with various percentages it claims reflect Canada‘s tariffs. Here is the actual information on Canadian tariffs

bit.ly/4hfdGlb

Sharing as an image due to character limit #tariffs #uspolitics # misinformation #dotheresearch
March 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Morning view. I’m happy to finally have time to spend in the #woodshop. #woodworking
March 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I have been too busy with training at work to get into the shop. I hope to remedy that soon! Here’s an ongoing project of mine titled Care Package. There aren’t enough words here for me to elaborate on what this piece means to me. Separated from the meaning though, I still think it’s a lovely form.
February 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I know that #handmaidstale is circulating people’s reading lists again due to the current political climate. Another great read that hits chillingly close to home is #prophetsong. This is the most grounded depiction of life after a political upheaval that I’ve read. #bookclub #goodreads #pageturner.
February 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today’s read. I have purchased this book no less than three separate times. I recommend for everyone, but especially if you are a creative looking for a deeper understanding of your practice. #artliterature #artbook
February 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Use your imagination, even if it’s just pretending that your dog is pretending that they are the captain of a gang of cutthroats in search of buried squeaky toys. 🎵What’s the story #Wishbone!!! 🎵
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
When I stumbled on this neglected statue while on a walk, there was a sadness and a beauty in its weathered state.

It seemed to me an allegory of the expectations we as a society place on women. Demanding serenity in the face of injustice and inequality daily.
#dobetter #womensrights
February 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Spiral Floor Lamp
2023

Cardboard is an unexpectedly beautiful material, but is quite finicky. It is both more and less responsive than wood. While it is quick to shape, it is slow to bring to a finished state. The results, however, are well worth the time it takes.
#woodworking #furnituredesign
January 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Connection/Connectivity is a common concern in my work. Both the literal connections between the bits and pieces that make up the world and the intangible connections between each of us. We are feeling beings, not passively floating through the ether, but actively resonating with our surroundings.
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This was one of the first woodworking projects I made during my undergrad. I was just gaining familiarity with the medium and wanted to incorporate a hand-carved element, as it is a more intimate process than machine work and requires you to be receptive to the material.
#woodworking #artists #craft
January 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dug up this gem while organizing my portfolio for my website. It’s giving #fightthepatriarchy

What do you think? #artistsofbluesky

#artactivism #blackandwhite
January 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM