Great time visiting Portland last week. Our hotel (the Moxy) hosted a pop-up craft fair one evening. Had to have this tee bc Halloween, natch. And the cards I bought are so cool, I will probably never send them and just keep them for myself. Art by @dancingheron.bsky.social

Looking for a little adventure? Come check out this month's pop up market at my studio. I'm hosting Died in the Wool and RuiRabbit. RuiRabbit will be holding block carving demos all afternoon. I will be available to help sign you up for the next block Printing on Textiles class. Nov 15 and Dec 20

Today's word of the day Ornamental Monstrosity Happy Halloween

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One of the things I love about my studio location is the two story windows that perfectly frame the autumn colors. I can sit on my couch and feel okay in those moments.

Hosting a linoblock carving class this Saturday, Oct 25 from 2-4pm at my studio and will be taught by Carla Bartow. Seats still available if you are looking to learn a new skill, or hone an existing one. Sliding scale $45-65, includes supplies. Email [email protected] if interested

Also nothing like starting the day where you are given some information that would have me prepping for a convention that is a week away, only to be told it was a system error an hour later.

Eventhough its only been a couple weeks since I started opening up on Wednesday at the studio, hanging back at home feels weird like I am playing hookie. But its because there is a very important UPS package I am waiting on. Being self-employed can be a really weird space sometimes

Did little renovating on my Patreon page. If you haven't been in a while, its worth a peek. www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...

Fairly quiet day at the studio. Did some printing. Skeleton longs to be friends with the wire spiders.

Dropping some new product/designs this week at the studio. New shirt, patch, and bandana! Also a special design for pants, towels, and back panels. And on Friday, I'm hosting a local Printmaker (IG cripplecraft), so bring something to be printed on. I will have fabric and paper scraps available.

Hosting a monthly market pop up at my studio tomorrow. It's a perfect excuse to come downtown, enjoy some art, pop next door for some excellent coffee at Sinister and perhaps a walk? 12-5pm 609 SW 3rd, Portland Oregon

Went to a little business/customer meet and mingle. Everyone was registered, but when the host greeted me, didn't know who I was nor what I did. Felt really out of place. Ran into a mutual and their friend and chatted most of the time.

Have you been to my studio yet? The next monthly pop up is happening Saturday, October 4. Loving the artist line up and there will be some fun activities to enjoy.

Hi all! Just offering a very gentle reminder that my GoFundMe is still open and right now I am trying to come up for the remaining $300 I need to pay September's rent for the studio BY THIS FRIDAY. Any support matters, even if it is sharing this gofund.me/5a7461e9 Also venmo jdheron (jdcox)

it feels difficult to ask for help, and admit that I have to slow down. but exercising reaching out and trusting in community care is so important in times like we’re experiencing. sending love, ♡ ollie ♡

Feeling really demoralized today. First Thursday was a bust and feeling uncertain about the future. Trying focus on printing some restock in the studio today. Having to dig deep to find my grit. What the one or two things you do to keep your spirits up?

In better news-- while I don't have a table RCCC, I will be at my own BRICK AND MORTAR this weekend! I am hosting a monthly pop up of local artists on Saturday 12-5pm. Hop the max to the downtown to 3rd and Morrison.

Still don't have access to business credit or loans. The one loan baron that my credit union looks at is still under 600 while everything else is well above. I need to raise more money to cover my Geek Girl Con booth fee (first payment is due Sept 9) Here's what's for sale (amps, markers, synth)

Good news-- I was accepted into Geek Girl Con & Market of the Beast. Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees. One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350

telling the barista I want my espresso sloppy-style

Feeling bummed. I wanted to do a stamp rally with artists at RCCC with my print studio until someone pointed out that RCCC prohibits stamp rallies. So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?

I cannot unsee The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout. Now you are also cursed with this image.

Portland Pride Festival is this weekend and as part of the festivities I'm holding a grand opening celebration at my new store front/print studio! @queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person. Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.

🍆Just swinging in the breeze That’s right, it’s #PhallusThursday and our offering is this bronze beauty. Part man, part phallus, all ready to run up your good fortune. Most likely used as a Tintinnabulum, we hope this artefact at least chimed with good taste. #AncientBluesky🏺 #AncientRome

Ancient Assyrian gardeners were a different breed.

Walford Graham Robertson #illustration #WalfordGrahamRobertson

Found a fun use for screen transparencies I used before switching to paper and baby oil.

A quick shop update. Got some work up on the wall, a general floor layout. Just need to get more signs and more art up.

A little video of the studio Friday of last week just before the soft opening. Looking forward to sharing updates, new merch, and mural installations.

☆ shop.hournoon.com ☆ preorders live!! restocking old designs for 2 weeks, and a new one dropping tomorrow!! ♡ patrons get a discount code for merch preorders: patreon.com/hournoon

Holding a soft opening of my studio today from 4-8pm in conjunction with Sinister coffee. We are both hosting local artists. Come by for a snack, chat and learn more what each business is doing and have planned for summer

Hi all! I am posting on the behalf of my co-fiend who runs Carnal Abyss (a custom silicon dildo company). She's currently seeking a protégé to train in silicone pouring and who could take over the production side of the business when she moves out the country in a few months.

My web shop is now re-open! Some current screen printed tees & tank designs are almost sold out (some sold out yesterday at ART THROB!) I won't be reprinting any of my current designs so grab 'em while you can! www.peteellison.com/shop

While I didn't have a breath taking moment seeing the stands with people twirling my scarf design in the air (it was 95f, wtf with a heavy woven scarf) It was still impactful being on the giant screens. Was told while leaving that someone said "that's the person who designed the scarf"

Saw a notification that my fico score went up. Just paid off my PayPal debt! My score went up 3 points. Just shy of the minimum I need to qualify for a business credit line. 🙃 If you want help my studio get the best start possible, hit up my GoFundMe gofund.me/5a7461e9

Studio update time! Got some coats of red down. Need to get a telescoping pole to do edging details. Did a couple coats black in the rest of the space (so forgot to snag a couple pics). Vision is starting to come together

Tiny painting club is a $20/month tier on my painting where you get a mystery painting in the mail each month! Hop on it before the 30th and you can get your first painting next week :3 www.patreon.com/elleskinner

So I have been part of a buy nothing group on FB and the admin just posted recently that they want to charge a monthly subscription to have access to the group. A group about exchanging free goods and services.

Finished cutting a fresh batch of Walking Mountains. Even though I released this book a few years ago it remains my most popular. This book is the first one where I decided to hand cut each page. The story follows a group of women who have been forced from their home and are in search for a new one.

Prepare your eyeballs for the latest LGR vid 👀 youtu.be/uvXY99HysrU Exploring how N.E. Thing Enterprises created Magic Eye images! Their 3D illusions were everywhere in the 90s, but did you know they sold a program to generate your own on a DOS PC? Let’s dive into some stereogram history!

It’s #PhallusThursday and here’s to the ancient Greek lady tending to her own phallic garden. Could this bring her good fortune? We certainly hope so! This red-figured pelike dates to c. 440 BCE and, while Attic in origin, it was found in Nola, Campania. #AncientBluesky🏺

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Had a fairly successful bins run today and found some cool pieces, lots of vintage black denim that will be come patches and found a "shall not be named" branded tie and promptly threw it to the ground to get stomped on. Its the little things sometimes that help the revolution move along.

ART♡THROB #5 is June 8th! Join us for a pop-up of local LGBTQ+ illustrators & artists. Featuring: Eric Kostiuk Williams, River On Mars, ZOOT, Caen, jefferydraws, Matt Simas, Lil Darnie, Pete Ellison June 8th 2025, 4-8PM Black Eagle, 457 Church St, Toronto Free, 19+ Only www.peteellison.com/artthrob

Gofundme update-- made the $1200 goal over the weekend. Currently at 33% funded, which is so exciting! Thank you for everyone who has helped so far. New goal is $3000 so I can buy a nice washout station(one I don't have to McGyver) and flash dryer for curing stuff onsite gofund.me/5a7461e9

Took a moment, but finally finished embellishing these bandanas and are now ready to purchase in my shop www.dancingheron.com/product/boun... #sphinxart #leatherharness #ifyouknowyouknow

Cryptid Heart shirt up in my shop finally! I'm pleased with this design, I crammed so many good pals in there! thegorgonist.etsy.com/listing/4305...

Partial restock of hankies I have another run of crows to do and wrap up the embellishing on my sphinx bandanas. Hopefully printing up some new stuff here very soon. Be sure to check out all the stuff I have up for pre-order to help fund opening Grave Raiment Studio. dancingheron.com