Listening to bird song as I ready myself for battle (gardening) in war-torn Portland. #portland

The beargrass is working its chanterelle magic again! I remember the season I discovered that they like to grow together. It was an unforgettable experience! 🥹✨

I just lowered the price of this Woodland Mushrooms 3 print set on Etsy! 🙃 swordfernstudios.etsy.com/listing/1612... #shopsmall #artshop #mushroomart #cottagecore #mushroomcore #goblincore #allthecore #etsy

Me: “I photographed the sweat bees on the cosmos today” I was reminded that out of context, that sentence is kinda wild. 🤣😜 Anyway, these little bees seem to have made an end of season reemergence. Or maybe they’re small & I’m blind. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #garden #flowers #mygarden #bees

Working on a painting for an upcoming exhibition today. Wish me luck! I’ll share some progress pics soon. Until then, enjoy this dramatic landscape from 🍄 foraging. I believe it dumped rain shortly afterward. 😅 #art #painting

Some cute mushroom pictures and waterfalls from my mini adventure yesterday! I’m so grateful to live near such beautiful areas. I only wish I had my real camera to capture it a little better. 😅

Happy fall y’all. Get some fresh air, be among the trees, & touch moss. We could all use some grounding in nature before shit gets worse. 🎨 One of my old favorite paintings of mushrooms in the moss and ferns. It reminds me of magical foraging days. 😌 #art #artsky #magicalrealism #nature #mushrooms

"Fascism is a temper tantrum disguised as an ideology" is a great line

Howdy 👋 Here’s one of my favorite watercolor paintings “Grass Widow” Tiny, dazzling flowers dapple sun-drenched hillsides during the early spring bloom at the east end of the Columbia River Gorge, bordering Oregon & Washington. #PNW #artsky #flowers #floral #art #artoftheday #painting

Just wrapped art department at a photoshoot for one of the big 👟 brands in PDX. After being out of my usual freelance work for months it felt SO good to stretch those creative muscles again. I’m hoping it helps me get some momentum back to complete some paintings! #freelance #creative #styling

The one good thing about this “run America like a business” nightmare is that more people are beginning to realize how corrupt and craven many businesses truly are. Take notes. Never forget how they abandoned us. Don’t forgive their complicity.

When you pull up to the spot and have to tinkle so you don’t have your knife yet. Amateur move! The chanterelles are flushing in this area! I always find nice clusters here. The longevity of the season varies due to elevation. Thankful for the beargrass magic ✨🌿🍄‍🟫 #mushrooms #foraging #beargrass

Silly gardening question: Butternut squash growers, should I leave them alone until they’re perfectly ripe, or can you pick them a little early & counter ripen? I’ve got a couple more on the vine, if that makes any difference. #gardening #mygarden

We’re finally getting a proper rain here in PDX. Excited for all the mushrooms that will soon pop out to say hello! Something about it is hopeful. ☺️ I haven’t been in a great spot mentally, so maybe I’m grasping a bit 🥲😅 #mushrooms #art #foresttherapy #nature

More chicken of the woods to cleanse your feed. 🐓🌲🍄🐓🌲🍄 🐓🌲🍄🐓🌲🍄 It would be fun to incorporate this mushroom into a painting. #mushrooms #chickenofthewoods #mycology

My body does NOT know how to regulate temperature. I currently look like a tomato. How silly 😅🍅🥵🔥 IYKYK 🤷🏼‍♀️ #audhd #nd

Morning, Bluesky! Pacific Tree Frog and Amanita Muscaria Watercolor on cold press paper 2023 An old favorite of mine. I’ve got prints, mugs, and shirts with this charming little fellow in my shops! Links below #art #artsky #traditionalmediums #mushroomart #watercolor

Following up my last post with another short king. This time in watercolor! I’ve always got porcini on my mind this time of year. #shortking #porcini #mushrooms #art

Executive dysfunction is level 10 today. Ugh! Here’s a cool photo of a mushroom to make up for it. It’s a tiny king bolete that is shaped more like a giant mature king bolete! Lol #mushrooms #porcini

Damn, I’m tired from cleaning up the yard today. Due to me ignoring anything that isn’t my garden (lol) it needed some TLC. Like the pears & apples that went from unripe to rotten & never hit the sweet spot so I could actually use them. I hate when I feel like I wasted part of the harvest. 😭

Found a big ol’ stump covered in Chicken of the woods yesterday! Ended up with some nice chanterelle buttons too! Many buttons had become moldy due to the yo-yo weather we’ve had. Kind of a bummer even though I encounter it at some point every year. #mushrooms #foraging #chickenofthewoods #oregon

An old favorite of mine, mushroom nerd approved! With little facts for each one the back. I got a run of slightly imperfect postcards, so you may have seen one of these as a freebie if you’ve ever ordered from me. Set of 4 Illustrated Fungi Postcards: swordfernstudios.etsy.com/listing/1130...

Tis the season! My painting of a Pacific Golden chanterelle on a chilly and magical autumn day. Golden Hour Chanterelle Acrylic on birch 8x10 Original painting available at Antler Gallery in PDX. #art #painting #artcollector #autumn #mycology #mushroomart #artsky #traditionalart

Portland, it’s raining!!! Dang, we really needed this. I didn’t expect any rain today so this is quite the treat.

It’s gonna cool down & feel like fall weather soon. I’m excited for a little rain! 🌧️🍂 Today I start working on a print release of some of my non-commission 2025 paintings. FYI: I just renewed a bunch of items in my Etsy shop if you’re looking for some prints! #art #artsky #nature #pnw

Question: is being this cute even allowed? Ash is looking more like his ancestor, Earl Grey these days. Still miss Earl so much. ❤️‍🩹 The second photos features both goobers. Remy (goblin) and Ash (confused) 😄 #cats #catsofbluesky

My other painting I created for the Keep It Wild art show that benefited @gorgefriends.org Camassia Quamash, acrylic on panel. Inspired by the Catherine Creek area at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. While sold, i’m hoping to make prints of these soon! #art #artist #painting #PNW

You cannot listen to the Epstein survivors talk about their horrific ordeals and not feel waves of heartbreak, shame and anger. Furious fucking anger.

My painting, Bleeding Heart & River Morel Created for the Keep It Wild art show benefiting @gorgefriends.org The Columbia River Gorge holds a special place in the hearts of Oregonians & Washingtonians. Featuring endless waterfall hikes & gorgeous wildflower displays. #artsky #pnwart #natureart

Speak up now if you care about the benefits of roadless areas for biodiversity, ecosystem services, & wilderness experience! Proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule: www.regulations.gov/document/FS-... Comments due 9/19: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS...

1/2 Prepping another Etsy order 🖤 It feels REALLY good to have orders coming in again! Thanks to all who’ve ordered or shared my work! I (sure I’m not alone here) experienced in person events & online sales TANK the last year. The timing was BAD y’all ⬇️

I got another order 🥹 Thanks y’all! I appreciate the sales and shares! It’s coming at a time I could really use it. #art #artprints #shopsmall #smallbusiness

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New video: THE 7 LEVELS OF DUNGEON CRAWLERS Decided to try my hand at a YouTube trend for once. It’s a very unserious categorization, but I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you guys enjoy it! And if you’re at PAX, find me and tell me your favorite Hotdogs! youtu.be/52rUw9oL890?...

Mother Earth is watching. Don't be complicit.

Bring home some art this weekend — Free shipping on prints, stickers, & stationary now through Tuesday 9/02 in my Etsy shop! swordfernstudios.etsy.com/listing/1400... #art #etsy #homedecor #shopsmall

Tiny harvest today. I’ve got a lot of processing of other veg to do, plus garden chores I’ve been putting off due to the heat. Planning? What’s that?! I never planted my fall garden so I might just add some cilantro, more onion and that’s it. 🤷🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ #gardening #mygarden #veggiegarden #bloomscrolling

King bolete mushrooms high in the cascades today 🥰🐽🍄🧺 #mushrooms #porcini #pilz

Rock Looked Way Cooler Wet

A couple of my prints looking nice in this vintage frame! My mom found the crusty old frame at a sale in the country. It cleaned up pretty well! I would have taken better pics but there’s a cat sleeping on one of my arms. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #artprints #vintageframe #art #artsky

The lights are on. Is anybody home? Ash being Ash 😅 #cat #cats #kitten #catsofbluesky

YAY! I got an order after a long spell of no activity in my shops! THANK YOU to folks who’ve made an order or shared my art. ☺️ I’ve been focused on creating, but still need to pay bills. Please consider supporting small biz! We could definitely use it right now. 🔗 to shops 👇 #shopsmall #art

Garden gift 🎁🪶 But also pickling cucumbers, green beans, snap peas, & strawberries 😅 #birds #Flowers #garden #mygarden #gardening #flower #gardeningfeed

"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt #trees #art #nature #landscape #bluesky #photo #photography

Portland is facing an extended heat wave, with temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees today. Tomorrow is expected to be even hotter. In response, Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency, and will have cooling centers open today and tomorrow. www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/08...

Chasing elk & finding their leftovers in the alpine meadows. Follow the trail of Milk Duds 😜 I would love to actually see this herd some day, it’s gotta be massive. Might need to camp out & ignore mushrooms just to experience it! #mushrooms #porcini #foraging #elk

Would y’all like to see behind the scenes photos & video? A lot of prep is unboxing/prepping panels. “Watch me seal, sand, & gesso this panel” not very entertaining. Maybe my inspo & application tips would be helpful to someone? 🤔 Trying to post again w/o taking away from the art! #art #artsky

My painting of a Fox skull & toxic plants & mushrooms Poisons and Parasites Acrylic on birch 8x10 Fun fact: The plants/mushrooms all have medicinal uses as well. #PNW #artsky #art #shopsmall