The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?

This baby cardinal's parents were nearby watching,he was crying for them, but then took a tentative leap to the next branch, flapping his baby wings...then papa bird arrived and fed him a juicy worm. #birds #birdphotography #nature

As an artist who sometimes feels I should be doing so much more- From poet Amanda Gorman... "Being an artist is about how and why you touch people’s lives, even if it’s one person. Even if that’s yourself, in the process of art-making.” This self portrait is a charcoal drawing titled, "No Filters"

For Malcolm X, born 100 years ago today

It's Kentucky Derby Day! So I'm posting "The Final Turn" a pastel painting I did a while back. It's now available at Eastwind Gallery in Orleans. #art #blueskyartist #painting #KentuckyDerby #horseracing #horseart #horses

Sentinels of the Marsh, pastel, 9x12 #art #painting #landscape #pastelpainting #natureart #artist #trees #fineart

A little 5x7 graphite drawing of a little sleeping cygnet. I think graphite is my favorite art medium. #birds #birdart #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdwatching #art

At the Hands Off protest in Eastham, MA on Cape Cod. About 750 people, lots of honking and thumbs up support from passing cars!

It only works if we all stand up.

This is scary as hell if true, but it fits with what we see happening now.

Follow Jesse. Incredible editorial art.

This is pastel painting,from my own reference photo. A momma egret on her nest in a tree in the Cypress Wetlands,Port Royal, SC. 8x10, pastel #birds #birdart #paintings #birdenthusiast #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdlovers #art

My first attempt at making sourdough bread was a great success! Crisp on the outside and soft and springy on the inside. I used heritage wheat from Sunrise Flour Mill. It was a long and sometimes confusing process, but now having done it, the next one will be easier. #sourdough #breadbaking #baking

Today's diplay of arrogance and bullying by Trump and Vance was disgusting. I painted this shortly after Russia invaded. His courage and his seemingly fearless resolve inspired the world. I'm still with him! "Zelenskyy" Watercolor 8x8 #Ukraine #art #watercolor #painting #Zelensky #artist

Happy Heavenly Birthday to John Lewis. Thinking about the man, his courage in the face of injustice, and all he stood for. Boy, we really need to make some Good Trouble, some necessary trouble, before it's too late. Who's with me? John Lewis, Good Trouble, 9x12,charcoal. #JohnLewis #art #drawing

Today is a good day to focus on Love. #birds #birdart #paintings #birdenthusiast #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdlovers #birdnerd #birdwatching #art

Let's focus on love today!❤️ #birds #birdart #paintings #birdenthusiast #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdlovers #birdnerd #birdwatching #art

My new bird feeder cam. It's been very busy with so many different birds! It records a video any time it sees bird motion. I didn't know that my Bluebirds had returned. Here are Mr & Mrs Bluebird. I love this thing! I have to admit it...I am a Bird Nerd #birds #birdphotography #CapeCod #ornithology

Northern Flicker. It looks like a painting, but it's a photo I took. Maybe I should make it an actual painting! I love these frequent visits to my suet feeder ❤️ #birds #birdart #nature #woodpecker #NorthernFlicker

“I will not give into the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.” ~ Jim Acosta

We've had quite a long month of frigid weather here on Cape Cod. This herring gull is braving the cold at the Coast Guard Light overlook in Chatham. #birds #birdphotography #seabirds #CapecCod #naturephotography

The colors and patterns of the Northern Flicker are simply beautiful. They visit the suet feeder daily along with other downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers. Chickadees too. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #backyardbirds

Words to remember today. "When our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds of despair, and when our nights become darker than a thousand midnights,... Let us realize that the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK #resist #heroes

This is a charcoal drawing I did a few years ago. Perfectly illustrates the way I'm feeling now, anticipating the next 4 years. It's titled "Good Grief!" #art #drawing #wildlife #politics #resist #animalart

Mute swan,graphite. The name “mute” comes from the fact that these swans are not very vocal. But they are very territorial and once they scare off any other birds, they call to each other and flap their wings in celebration - like a swan high-five. #birds #birdart #art #natureart #wildlife #drawing

"Pretty in Pink" pastel, 10x10. No flamingos here on Cape Cod, except one who showed up in Cape Cod Bay last year, probably lost its way in a hurricane. Got us all very excited. #birds #birdart #art #fineart #nature #wildlife

I do have to catch up with HGTV...

Great Blue Heron, pastel, 9x12. This painting was sold to someone who said it was his "spirit bird". His wife had passed away and I think this bird was special to them. I feel so privileged, and grateful, that something I can do can bring comfort to someone. #birds #art #birdart #wildlife #nature

#resolutions #newyear

Ink and colored pencil. I like crows. They don't bother with my seed feeders but will occasionally visit the suet. #birds #crows #art #drawing #inkdrawing

This is a pastel portrait of my son. He's very proud of his Irish heritage. The reference photo was taken at a pub in Ireland. #art #drawing #painting #fineart #pastel #portrait #irish #ireland

#ArtAdventCalendar Merry Christmas from Cape Cod!❤️ "Up On A Rooftop" Pen & ink #drawing #inkdrawing #art #fineart #Christmas

#ArtAdventCalendar "Nativity Story" pen & ink #drawing #inkdrawing #Nativity #art #fineart #drawing #Christmas

#ArtAdventCalendar Merry Christmas! #inkdrawing #drawing #Christmas #art #ChristmasCard

#ArtAdventCalendar A pen and ink drawing titled "Lighting the Way" #art #Inkdrawing #drawing #fineart #Christmas

#ArtAdventCalendar I love Pelicans! Pastel,9x12 #birds #birdart #natureart #wildlifeart #painting #drawing #fineart #art

#ArtAdventCalendar Pastel painting, 9x12. #natureart #wildlifeart #deer #nature #wildlife #art #pastel #painting #fineart

#ArtAdventCalendar A goldfinch done in colored pencil. Mine have flown South for the Winter, but the chickadees, titmice and nuthatches are sticking around. I still occasionally see a bluebird. And lots of woodpeckers on the suet. #birds #birdart #natureart #wildlifeart #art

Pleased to have caught this bluejay in flight. It's not as sharp as it could be, but I'm an artist, not a photographer,lol... but I do take pictures for reference. I like how the sun gives it a nice glow. #birds #birdart #ArtAdventCalendar #photography #naturephotography

Red-bellied Woodpecker. We're so fortunate to see these beautiful #birds at our suet feeder almost every day. This is a colored pencil drawing, 8x10. #ArtAdventCalendar #birdart #drawing #art #natureart #wildlife

A graphite drawing of my beautiful granddaughter when she was 2. My little princess. Loves dresses,and dancing and singing.Turns 5 this month. She has opinions now, lol. Loves doing art with Nana. Lives far away. We'll see her next week.❤️ #ArtAdventCalendar #drawing #art #graphitedrawing #portrait

When I draw portraits of musicians,listening to their music as I draw, I not only hear it, I connect to it and feel it with each stroke. A portrait in charcoal of Willie Nelson. At 91, we're lucky to still have him. But, the music never dies.❤️ #ArtAdventCalendar #music #countrymusic #drawing #art

A memorial pastel painting, "Newman, loyal friend" my brother's constant companion, went with him everywhere. Favorite place was riding in the truck next to his human, watching the world go by. #ArtAdventCalendar #art #painting #dogs #petportrait #animalart #dogart

Pen and ink drawing of a humpback whale and her calf. We are fortunate that they visit Cape Cod every Summer. Seeing them up close on a whale watch boat is very moving and memorable. #ArtAdventCalendar #inkdrawing #art #drawing #whales #natureart #wildlifeart