Remembering those who bravery, courage, and sacrifice gave us the the freedoms we have today. 🇺🇸🕊️ www.instagram.com/p/DYwezxyFCu...

Thanks, Vonnegut. 💜

The only way I can manage the anxiety of all that is going on is to paint. Need a break, too? Zoom in on the details and get lost for a few minutes. Grew these in my garden. From seed to painting. 🌸 #art #painting #flowers #zinnias #garden #sciart #floralpainting #joy @bsky.art #botanicalart

Our public lands are not for sale.

Facts spoken by an ex-trumper...

Grateful for American Women Artists. “If Summer was a Flower” is a conversation filled with joy and love and awe. Thankful for this award. SOLD by Red Raven Art Co at my ‘Joy in the Garden’ show last spring. #sunflowers #floralpainting #art #sciart

Sunday. Painting and resetting to brace for another week of batshit newsfeed of happenings. #art #painting #flowers #floralart #zinnias #sciart

Soon the gray of winter will be replaced with saturated colors. Thank goodness. For now, I’m #painting #flowers—because there is joy in each delicate petal—and we do need that, right? #floralpaintings #findingjoy #botanicalartist

Need a doomscrolling break? Let me introduce you to Max, an American Kestrel, I recently painted from life. He’s a terrifying falcon (no he’s not, he’s adorable). #art #kestrel #bird #painting #sciart www.instagram.com/reel/DU2KsqS...

“All we can control In this silly and wildly perfect life, is the love that we choose to give out without any regard to ever getting it back in return.” ~ Tyler Knott Gregson Four floral paintings that feel like love. #love #flowers #floralpainting #sciart #botanicalart

There’s a lot that feels heavy right now and to be honest, I’ve found it difficult to step up to the easel without feeling guilty. But these past two weeks I’ve been planning flowers for the summer and thinking about what I wanted to paint, and feeling the need to create.. 🧵 1/4 #art #sciart

“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world…” — Robin Wall Kimmerer 🦋 A quiet moment in the studio from last summer. Observing, drawing, paying attention. #art #sciart #floralpainting #flowers #sunflowers #butterfly #joy

Folks, please don’t tell artists they shouldn’t be making or selling their art right now. For many, it’s how they pay the bills. Art is vital during times like this. ALL ART. Whether it’s a protest sign or a book cover or just a beautiful drawing. It’s part of the heart of humanity.

The Trump regime is smearing this man - Alex Pretti - as a “domestic terrorist.” We can’t let them get away with it. Alex Pretti was a patriotic American - far more so than the ICE agent who murdered him on the streets of Minneapolis today. Far more so than Trump, Stephen Miller, or any of them.

Things we need right now —->

Need a doomscrolling break? This was painted for a thematic group show called Taking Chances. It was a lovely change of pace to be a little freer with paint! See it in person through end of January at Red Raven Art Co. in Lancaster, PA. #art #sciart #floralart #painting #flowers #sunflowers #joy

Why does a new year always feel so good? I've reorganized & cleaned the studio, updated my #Notion workspace, & I'm finalizing my 1st quarter painting plan. What all do you do to start off a new year? (looked at this #iris #painting yesterday, and I can’t wait for irises to bloom again)

As #2025 slips away, i want to express #gratitude to all of you who find joy in the work I find joy in creating. Thank you to the galleries that have willingly shown my #paintings to the world. I wish every one of you a 2026 that is full of #joy and wonder and time spent outside in #nature.

Thank you all for being here, you’re all magical flowers. Wishing you all a lovely holiday, and hope you are celebrating in whatever way makes you happiest. 🎄🎁💚❤️🤍

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 14: for @keristars.bsky.social, here's me in orange. (Self-portrait based on a selfie in my pijamas + new earrings on Xmas Eve.) 8"ish x 10"ish, December 2020

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 14 “Tunnel of Fluff”, 2025

#art #artadventcalendar #bloomscrolling the christmas cactus has been outstanding this year with blooming from before Thanksgiving to now and more to come.

Feels like forever until cosmos bloom again, but for now I am very much enjoying the snow and below freezing temperatures. I like cozy things too. Who doesn’t? Whimsy / 6x6 in. oil & graphite #art #flowers #painting #botanicalart #sciart #floralpainting #cosmos #ArtAdventCalendar

Painted flowers surrounded by real flowers. Pretty poetic, don't you think? My art and notebooks can now be found in Malvern, PA at Whitford at Malvern Flowers. 🌸🎉 #art #botanicalart #flowers #floralart #painting #sciart

It’s not too late to do my #ArtAdventCalendar post! ‘Symbiosis’ Acrylic on panel Cascades frogs hunting prey with the sundew, hidden among mountain wildflowers, as pollinators buzz about. #artist #natureart #ranacascadae

Jazz night at Sawstone Brewery. #artadventcalendar #urbansketchers

Day ten (!) of #ArtAdventCalendar - December is zooming by. Here’s a painted stone from a few years ago with one of my all time favourite birds - a nightjar.

White flowers are summer's versions of snowflakes. ❄️ Joy No. 1 / 8x8 inch oil on panel. #artadventcalendar #botanicalart #floralart #art #painting #flowers #dahlias

Tomorrow, Dec. 10th, is the last day my minis will be available. 2-4x4’s and 2 bookmarks left! See what’s left > www.mercer-vernon.com/shop #art #painting #flowers #floralart #sciart #botanicalart

#ArtAdventCalendar day 5: Another framed painting, this time a fox. The background is fully coated with thin layer of pearlescent gold to match the frames! #art #traditionalart

These take ages to make but I love making them. Inspired by my local landscape this is the ancient chalk Uffington White Horse. This pot pulled itself apart in the kiln so I did some kintsugi to put it together and, somehow, it just adds to it. #ArtAdventCalendar #ukpotter #handbuiltpottery

If you’re missing sunflowers, here’s one that feels very much like sunshine. #artadventcalendar #art #painting #sunflower #flowers #botanicalart #sciart

Today was filled with #gratitude. I’m grateful for those willing to live with my work, those who send messages about #paintings they love, and nerdier messages about the table of contents in my notebooks… it’s the little things that truly bring us joy. And joy is one of the reasons I paint. #art

One day I heard a noise in my garage, opened the door and stood face to face with a giant Turkey vulture. 😳 it 💩 everywhere, I mean everywhere. But I still love seeing them hanging out in my trees every morning. Bookmark avail, details in ALT. #art #painting 🐡 #oilpainting #feather #books

I love offering this little collection for the holidays, they’re a joy to paint and I am so grateful to send them off into the world where I hope they continue to spread joy. They’re now Live in my shop www.mercer-vernon.com/shop/holiday...

Sneak peek! My holiday collection releases Sunday 11/30 at a secret time (I’ll share Sunday) Really love how these came together this year. I wanted light and bright, with a side of Hope. 🤍💛🤍 Which is your favorite? #art #painting 🐡 #flowers #botanicalart #floralart #artist #giftideas

A favorite first year dahlia collarette seedling from my garden. one of 4-4x4” minis in my Holiday Collection hitting my shop Sunday at a secret time. Sending an email Friday with the time, sign up here to receive it www.mercer-vernon.com/mailing-list... #art #flowers #dahlia #painting 🐡 #botanical

🌸 Bag the box stores & support artist, artisans, & craftspersons this holiday. If big art isn't in your budget I have $15 notebooks, plus all floral & skull prints are on sale through Dec 1. 👉🏽 Head www.mercer-vernon.com/shop to see all 12 prints. #art #flowers #skulls #botanicalart #giftideas

If you are out and about this holiday season, stop in one of these amazing galleries where I have a variety of works. Jawbone Gallery, Cape May NJ Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster PA Creative York, York PA Whitford at Malvern Flowers, Malvern PA #art #painting #flowers #floralart #botanicalart

🌼 Winter gloomies setting in? Here’s a little preview of a #daffodil mini from my holiday collection that hits my shop Sunday. If you want the time, it goes out to my email peeps Friday.. sign up here if you want the heads up link.mercer-vernon.com/signup #art #flowers #painting #sciart #florals

Artists & Art lovers! Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky! Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24

This is just insane. Thoughts?

Whimsical and fun, but also poetic reminders of the fragility of beauty. Cosmos bring joy to the garden. At sunset, I walk by gently petting snoozing bumblebees while whispering goodnight. Details in ALT text. #flowers #floralart #painting #botanicalart #cosmos #art #sciart

YES IT IS

Putting her fancy clothes on. She’s heading to Red Raven Art Co I. Lancaster PA for the Dec. Group Show. #art #painting #flowers #botanicalart #oilpainting #floralart #joy #joyful #sciart

Gah.. I miss ranunculus. Can’t wait for spring when these will bloom again. This painting hanging around the studio filled me with joy, now she’s heading to a gallery to find a home to share more joy. #art #flowers #soringflowers #painting #oilpainting #artist #botanicalart #sciart

Sunday insect drawing. I’m sad the growing season has ended. I miss fresh flowers already. #art #dahlia #flowers #butterflies #painting #floralpainting #botanicalpainting #sciart #artist

Trump and Republicans are illegally withholding SNAP benefits. Millions of children could go hungry. And this guy is shamefully playing golf.

Heads up!! Registration for a FREE timed entry ticket to Red Raven Art Company's Art4Everyone Black Friday event of over 300 4x4inch artworks for $50 ea. opens at 10AM TOMORROW. Tickets go in under 10 minutes! More info here: mailchi.mp/b236c3e44c4c...

Hope your Halloween was filled with, fun, laughter, and candy 🎃 Candy / 12x12 inch oil on panel #art #halloween #painting #skulls #boneart #oilpainting #stilllifepainting #candy