All set up and ready to roll in Portland ME today at the New England Odd & Unusual Show from 10-6 today and 10-4 tomorrow. Bonus offspring photobomb.

Hey everyone, we have some big news to share!

Working class people have the same interests.

Graham Planter for US Senate to replace MAGA Susan Collins in Maine www.grahamforsenate.com Amplify Support Donate Volunteer Knock doors Write postcards/letters Follow/Like Recruit #VoteBlueAndGetOthers2JoinU #TheVoteIsTheAntidote #SaveDemocracy #TaxBillionaires

Just a heads up. I was able to schedule my COVID vaccine appointment. Online it will ask “do you have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 virus.” Click yes and it will allow you to schedule an appointment. No questions asked. No proof required. Pass it on.

Watercolor "Crow and Rising / Cascading Fern" series I've been working on recently. The originals are available, either through my site featherdust.storenvy.com or if you send me an email/message, I can create a custom invoice for you, which saves the handling fee. 🪶

Hello! I am still alive. The TLDR version is: -Got laid off from company I worked at for 15 years in February. -Looking for a new job was a full-time job. -Started new job, learning entirely new field = much tired. I've got a lot of catch-up on scanning+art sharing and its a bit daunting 😅

I pledge Allegiance to a Moral Code: to protest the Rule of Law if it turns against justice, when it oppresses the disenfranchised, when it divides and conquers and makes allies into enemies.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at #themainerenaissancefaire it was great getting to chat with so many interesting people. And welcome to my new followers XD My next show is New Englands Odd & Unusual Show in Portland, Oct 12-13th.

Goodbye my friend.... Nadine: gotcha day 1/17/17- 7/15/25

Nearly completed Toothless plush for my renfaire booth. Wires in the wings, floppy construction. I still have to make and attach the tail prosthetic. Forgive the explosion my studio is currently, it's full on crunch time. #plush #httyd #toothless #nightfury #handmade #merihsaan #customplush

Another friend in progress for Renfaire inventory. I had these sewn and in a bin for the last 2 years and finally managed to get the motivation to finish them. Shannon minky construction with resin safety eyes and 3D printed claws. #plush #toothless #httyd #dragon #merihsaan #handmadeplush #fanart

Introducing this years flock of gryphons for my upcoming shows. Next two are the Magickal Market at the Lewiston Armory 7/19-20, followed by The Maine Renaissance Faire Aug 2-3 at the Acton Fairgrounds. See you there! #plush #handmade #merihsaan #themainerenaissancefaire

SO MANY brands are going to be affected by this it’s insane

What’s Next?

More Ren Faire stuff. Feather fascinator that looks like a flying bird. #costuming #renaissance #steampunk #fascinator #feathers

This is my moms house. We have been fighting with the contractor who screwed us. We have no money left to finish any repairs and without help she will lose the house. gofund.me/76aeb717

This is my moms house. We have been fighting with the contractor who screwed us. We have no money left to finish any repairs and without help she will lose the house. gofund.me/76aeb717

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Arrows (Swords). Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6" I felt this was an appropriate time to post this card. Meaning in the Alt text. #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #sevenofswords #gryphontarot #merihsaan

"River Pearl" A random sketch that became a pile of scales last year

What a beautiful piece of art.

It’s not finished yet, but here’s a little sneak peek at the latest piece in the Moonlit March series! #opossumart #animalart #oilpainting #oilpaintingprocess

Time to play with feathers. Going to be restocking fascinators for ren faire. #millinery #renaissancefaire #themainerenaissancefaire #fascinators #feathers

Finally scanned this painting I posted a WIP of a while back. Didn't change much but I wanted to keep it loose. The glow effect was made by wiping thin paint over the mushrooms when everything was dry. Oils on board, 9x12" #art #oilpainting

Portland, Maine reporting in!

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Cups. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6" Meaning in the Alt text. This card fought me both in conception, and execution. #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #sevenofcups #gryphontarot #merihsaan

There's a lot going on, God knows, but don't miss that the President of the United States is using the full force of the Federal government, as well as tax dollars, to punish a state because its Governor... refused to do as he instructed. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Seven of Wands. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6" Meaning in the Alt text. Right now we all need to be the Seven of Wands #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #sevenofwands #gryphontarot #merihsaan

AOC: Fox News and the right-wing would have you believe that these American values are something out of The Communist Manifesto. But let me tell you Fox News, I don’t believe in healthcare, labor, and human rights because I’m a Marxist.. I believe it because I was a waitress.

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Here’s a cheat sheet with all the phone numbers for the US Senate. I have a feeling we’ll be calling them a lot in the near future.

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Wands. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6" #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #sixofwands #gryphontarot #merihsaan

🔥 WATCH: “WHERE’S ELON MUSK?? If he found so much waste and fraud, why isn’t he here explaining it? You know why… because he’s out to privatize social security.” Rep Larson lights up the DOGE con in committee.

THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford University have developed a dual-antibody treatment that remains effective against ALL SARS-CoV-2 variants by targeting a less-mutable part of the virus. This breakthrough could lead to longer-lasting therapies that OUTPACE viral evolution. 🧪🧵⬇️

“Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” – John Lewis

I started making leather masks 10 years ago. Since then, I have created hundreds of custom masks for folks around the world to celebrate their special occasions. One day I would love to vend at Mardi Gras in New Orleans! #mask #maine #artist #mardigras #maskmaker #leathercraft

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Arrows. Watercolors, Inks on canson coldpress 4x6" I was working on this card when JoAnn Fabrics announced their bankruptcy. #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #sixofswords #sixofarrows #gryphontarot #merihsaan

New Card Art Day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Cups Watercolors and ink on canson cold press. 4x6"

posting this old piece again for no reason whatsoever

New Card Art Day! Gryphon Tarot: Six of Coins Watercolors and ink on canson coldpress. 4x6"

Today I had to do something I never thought I'd have to do. JoAnn Fabrics has been my home for 18 years and the liquidation has started at my location and 533 others across the country. Remember that there are 15k people who will be losing their jobs shortly myself included.

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

If I could ask everyone for a HUGE favor today. Please use 5calls to contact your representatives. Ask them to support the NIH and NSF and work to reverse the decision to cap their funding. These cuts will devastate research institutions and jeopardize scientific progress. 5calls.org/issue/nih-ns...

New Card Art day! Gryphon Tarot: King of Coins. Earthbound gryphon of unknown composition. Inks on canson coldpress 7x10" #illustration #art #fantasyart #furryart #drawings #tarotcard #tarot #kingofcoins #gryphontarot #merihsaan

Yesterday’s live is now on YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?featur...