Repost from @aclu_nationwide
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his is from 2014 in our archives. We can’t believe we still have to say this six years later, but Black youth deserve to live in a world where saying “I matter” is not a controversial statement. #BlackLivesMatter
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0O3U9h1BL/?igshid=no8fc4f4s7kw
Today my son and I painted side by side and I decided to add to this painting I started so long ago.
#acrylicpainting #abstractpainting #pdxart #washingtonartist #pnwpainter #momartist (at Vancouver, Washington)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAbOlZzhmfL/?igshid=sqpnvhaci5hd
Repurposed my studio light as a grow light for my new little plants. That pumpkin in the middle is a superstar. It’s been nice to reconnect with nature and focus on slow progress. I’m happy to be creative again.
#pnwgardening #gardenglowup2020 #gardeningtherapy #seedstarting (at Vancouver, Washington)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZm1q4hE-C/?igshid=3aypssk2m3fe
I really love our bright red solo-cup-DIY-hummingbird-feeder hanging from the apple tree. Everything is green and gloomy but this. So I’m calling it art.
#pnwgardening #diy #hummingbirds (at Vancouver, Washington)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAWLhxkhT7D/?igshid=hz5s3es9ymdt
Experimenting with different kinds of paintbrushes. These marks were made with a wine cork and some q-tips bundles together with a rubber band. Thanks for the idea @walktalkplay
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#artmom #paintexperiment #portlandartist #winecorkcrafts
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAPh5MTBGpL/?igshid=u354vdpecwts
Starting something new and weird. #needlefelting #needlefelt #pdxartist #fiberarts
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZMXeLhGsV/?igshid=1lrea45t6aqvh
It’s been so hard to do anything but the bare minimum. It’s harder too because our son is not old enough to understand what’s happening so we have to uphold a sense of normalcy in this very not normal time. That means no long ranting sessions, no cathartic sobbing in the corner, no screaming lol. Just fighting the anxiety day to day and creating a calm place for him while my insides are churning. This week is somewhat better but the first two were hard. I attempted to finish this butterfly in those two weeks and it didn’t quite fit in with my existential crisis. You can see the left side is calm, neat, and smooth while the right side is jittery and wondering what’s the point and do I really have any time left on this earth but do any of us really???? I pretty much stabbed it until it became a little warped and I’m taking it as a little experiment in anxiety. I hope everyone is taking this time to reflect on what really matters and what you want to leave on this world. #needlefelting #anxiety #needlefelted #butterfly #existentialcrisis #crafting (at Vancouver, Washington)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-d5-FiB3cG/?igshid=1vxcd3i1oxy8b
Spring is here. Hold your loved ones close and keep your boundaries in place. I’ll still be creating these butterflies and donating money but I will also be offering freebies to send to cheer anyone up and also taking commissions for little pieces since every little bit helps. Either way - donate, gift, or support, let’s connect in a safe and inspiring way. 💓 send me a message if you’re interested.
#pdxart #fiberart #pdxartists #herecomesthesun #butterflies #needlefelted #havehope #latinxartist (at Vancouver, Washington)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B95GIVEh5zj/?igshid=1xvpfr9llgpkn
Adding a hand-blended mix of blue, purple, gray, and green to the wing.
#needlefelting #needlefelt #butterfly #wipart #fiberart #pnwarts
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9n7hK0Bhi1/?igshid=1i8jbxynhiqm
