Kinda forgot I have blue sky! Here's a sculpture I did today #ceramic #art #NewMexico #handmade #jackalope #sculpture

I have the hardest time believing it, but yes. I do need it.

More tins.

Been making little box dioramas with my miniatures. One of my favorite authors, the quote is unfortunately topical from a book about eugenics. The dinosaur is a reference to another of his books. #mixedmedia #art

There is a special magic watching my Fantasy Grounds window. In anticipation of a session 0 on tuesday I have left it open for my players and as I am going about my day I see people log in and create or tweak their characters. It's like having a very special bird feeder, only it's my friends. #ttrpg

Here is my dog Kazzy. I am supposed to be making art but I am instead online talking to people. Which has resulted in nothing but sadness because complicated thoughts are impossible in a short format. She's a cute dog though. I am going to go make things. #dogsofbluesky #dog #mutt #cattledogcross

I just loved the framing on this shot of a Curve-Billed Thrasher.

Epically tiny and beautiful jumping spider! Still a bit too cold and windy to see any here in New Mexico, but soon!

I did need a bit of good news. I hope we all get to see more butterflies.

The next load is coming along. #ceramic #art #selfemployment #artiswork #studioceramics #sculpture

I was afraid to move these monster sculptures to the drying rack last night and I still am kinda scared . Delicate little dudes when they are greenware. #art #monster #ceramic #sculpture

Tiger, almond for scale. #ceramic #sculpture

The stocking up process for spring markets has begun.

Good morning! It's market orientation day. Counting my lucky stars that my bracket is 10:30am so I have time to warm up :D This is where we make sure documents are up to date, they show us the tokens (these work with SNAP because this market gives folks double value on fresh food with SNAP).

@optimisticsoap.bsky.social I am having problems concentrating on work, self care and care of others. I remembered I had this card from an order of yours. So I am going to leave it on my keyboard to remind myself that the work of an artist is about love. Have courage. #inspire #dontgiveup

I had the opportunity to go to Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It is amazing and a precious link to the living Pueblo culture (and beyond) in the SW. It is in dire need of protection from the avarice of our current administration. #nationalparks #whatwestandtolose #resist

Thinking of better and much warmer times in April of 2024 in Robinson Park, Albuquerque for the Saturday Grower's Market. I have a lot of trepidation for what this year will hold, but at least there shall be sunshine. #albuquerque #newmexico #farmersmarket #art #ceramic

Inadvertently found a great spot to set my glasses - my raku ceramic toad. #art #ceramic #handmade #raku

And we shall pick up the bones Scattered though they be I shall carry them With what scraps I have Where the wind blows And where it takes me We shall pick up the bones Where they will aid us A crutch for me A club for thee A splint for those who need it #quickpoem #writing #depression

Today my DnD party entered the temple of wealth and fortune. The bard was told to play for the gods and rolled a 1, so the god of fortune's statue dropped its wheel at the foot of the bard. Then another player said "How dare you despoil the temple of the golden toilet!" #ttrpg #badbard #dnd5e #dnd

I recently started playing with a new online group. As per usual with me, I feel self conscious. The first session I got cramps and spent a fair portion standing and in pain so the folks on the other end could just see my midriff until it stopped hurting (due to my spondylarthritis I cramp often).

Check out this pretty baby! Love this spider art!

It isn't all anxiety, I am getting ready for a Valentine's show so of course I have been making some heart bowls too. #ceramic #art #heart #valentinesday #ceramicstudo #artist #artinprogress

Hey, I feel like posting today. I did cold finish acrylics on this paper clay mask today. She's hopefully going to a gallery even though I feel like it's an ugly piece and I did it in a fit of despair for everything. Read the alt text for the full description. #art #ceramic #climatechange

So much effort to disentangle from my other social accounts. I want *this* to be THE account but unfortunately for an artist events are listed on the Zuckerfuckerberg sites so I am stuck. So I think what I will do is put minimal things on them and link back here for more. #art #socialmedia

Yay! Seems forever since I ran a game, back to my 5e homebrew campaign today. The party is up against two ice hags and their pet goats and their habit of eating the goats whole only for them to come back to life after healing the hag a little bit. The goats all have dumb names. #ttrpg #feywild #dnd

Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2025. I'll give it a shot I guess

Party conversing about a bad god. A thesis. #ttrpg #fantasy #worldbuilding #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons

Never has there been a more honest, truth-telling President in my lifetime Just one of the things that set Jimmy Carter apart from the pack #ThankYouJimmyCarter #RIPJimmyCarter

Hello! Busy holiday? Don't forget your self care. Sunday is when I organize my meds for the week. Remember to take it easy and don't spend your time with bad company. #chronicillness #selfcare #takeiteasy #spondylitis

Is this what's happening when I get stuck at the car mechanic and the lobby TV is stuck on Fox News? (Ok I will read it now it actually sounds interesting).

My last inperson game in May. I was hoping to run something over the holidays but my friends didn't take any time off. I built the table by salvaging old furniture and of course I painted/made all the models. Miss this a lot. #ttrpg #inperson #gametable #fantasyminiature

Been nice to paint a few things. This is a resin print I bought a couple years ago. It kept breaking so I pieced it back together and I decided to play more on fish than dragon - love a tricolor koi! #fantasyminiature #miniature #koi #dragon #dragonfish #ttrpg

Critical role had a nice sale on a set of monsters and so I treated myself to this gear warden - I had to dip it in boiling water to position the blades and repainted it. It is now ready to haunt my friends. #fantasyminiature #criticalrole #dnd #ttrpg #monster

AD&D and Gurps. I play 5e and Pathfinder (mostly) now. Gurps was ... well it is Gurps, those of you who know KNOW what it was like. I had fun not because of the system but because of the people I played with. I wouldn't try it again (and it was a game about cars and didn't hold my interest).

"Why don't you sell more online?" Shipping has gotten worse. It's more expensive and things are getting lost and broken more often. This commission piece. I am very upset. I have shipped 5k things with very few breakages. I know I packed this well but it didn't help. #ceramic #etsy #art #sadartist

'I'd Cross the Mountains and Seas to be with You' a very large 1ft diameter slab ware bowl with kitties. suitable for watering a spoiled pair of cats. #artadventcalendar #ceramics #sculpture #catart #ceramicart #forsale

I am doing my shipping for my etsy shop right now. I have my stock in a little room that is barely used so it's also where my dogs have their auto feeders. Like yes, seems bougie to have timed feeders for my dogs, right?

My gaming is definitely a cope for me. My physical issues prevent me from going places or holding a normal job or being invited to things (or having the ability to go) so online games help. Currently no games until Jan 2 so I feel uneasy and unmoored. #ttrpg #isolation #chronicillness #fuckthis

Yesterday in line to pick up a roast for xmas dinner. "You need a number." I don't have a number. "Oh no" Lady behind me, "It's fine." Man behind her, "It's an imaginary number." Me to the butcher "Just call out the square root of -1" The man laughs. I made a nerd's day. #nerd #math

I think Mia is a pretty clever dog. However her bone hiding skills leave something to be desired. This is located right outside the back door and she took about ten minutes 'burying' her treasure in two twigs and some dust bunnies. #dogs #dogsofbluesky #hidden #doglogic

Love it!

#artadventcalendar a little blue eyed arctic fox sculpture - the white is the clay body I use with clear glaze. #art #ceramic #ceramicart #fox

Howl off! #dogsofbluesky #howl #dogs

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends: 1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration; 2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you; 3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

Gorgeous sphinx moth.

Last night's game went well (there were magic goats!). No game on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve so it feels like it will be a long forever before we meet again. Time is so limited and I want more time playing with them. Good players are so precious <3 #ttrpg #dnd #gamescheduling #loveyourplayers

At 11am I was seized with the urge to give my party a holiday adventure. After writing a few hours I have magic goats, hags, the north wind, a wild hunt and a child. Of course I do. With vast apologies to Celtic Mythology, folklore and probably some Rankin Bass cartoons. #ttrpgs #dnd #holiday

For #artadventcalendar a miniature! These tiny colorful monsters are quite popular and I am very sure this one sold on Saturday. #art #ceramic #handmade #monsterart #monster