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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

the crisp dampness of fall, and the earthy smell of sugar beets being processed in a town five miles from here, all while we bundle up in our homes waiting for the blooms to return.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

the local raccoon family has returned, making occasional stops by the front porch to see if we have once again forgotten to take in the cat food for the night. Soon, the faint smell of rotting apples (from our apple tree) and cow manure drifting in from the local farms will be replaced with...

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Second Spring. Second Spring is what we call the brief period between the end of summer and the start of autumn. It's that moment when everything greens up and suddenly blooms one last time before fading away until next year. The bees are a buzz, squirrels are bustling along collecting food, and ...

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Lovely work! If you don't mind my asking, are you using vellum paper for this? If so, do you have a favorite brand? Inkjet, or laser printing? I used to use it quite a bit in my books, but stopped because printing on it was a nightmare, and it would ripple if there was the tiniest bit of humidity.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

live updates here: www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

...and now a past-dated letter has magically appeared stating that most of my consolidated loan is no longer eligible for PSLF. Anyone else seeing things like this with their account? Also, anyone able to direct me to resources, or knowledge of any upcoming lawsuit or challenge to this crap?

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

...to my IDR plan (Note: I was one of the folks not given an opportunity to opt out of the SAVE plan), as I had made all of my payments. I have been watching my account (yes, I download and screen shot the crap out of it before the clown took office).. @altnps.bsky.social @sonsofliberty.bsky.social

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

It started out as a geometric collage, but I didn't like it. I cut it up and and glued it together again. Still hated it. Cut it into a circle to try and salvage it and this is what I ended up with. 🤪 #art #artist #collage #collageart #analogcollage #mixedmediacollageart

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I haven't been feeling great lately, but I managed to make this little (3"x3") collage today. Certainly not my usual colorful palette, but I kind of enjoyed the challenge. #art #artist #collage #collageart #analogcollage #monochromaticcollage

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

More of my silliness to help me maintain some semblance of sanity. I know it's rough out there, but perhaps they might brighten your day a wee bit. Take care of yourselves. ❤️

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This is the one I'm a part of. If you look in the navigation bar there is a "Call to Artists" tab. It's the only one I participate in. I know there are more out there, but I'm not sure how to find the. This one found me over a decade ago and I still participate. :) www.postcardcollective.org

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The Postcard Collective

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Needed a mental break, so this is just a little something I whipped up yesterday. Tested out my new daring foot, and used part of my 10¢ bag of yarn clippings I found at The ReUse Market on Friday. 🙂 Over thirty mixed media postcards for a postcard exchange group I'm in. 😁

Photograph of a white postcard with colorful yarn scraps placed in the center, covered with a small torn piece od brown parcahment paper. There is freeform stiching in red thread that goes through the parchment and yarn attaching it to the white postcard. Three dashed lines, in pencil, have been drawn across the postcard, parchament paper, and stitching.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Made from leftovers of other projects. Blank book with painted, corrugated cardboard cover. #blankbook #handmadebook #art

Handmade book. The cover is made from corrugated cardboard and is brushed in green, yellow, blue, and white paint. A circle is cut from the front cover, exposing the textured, blue paper underneath.

Another photograph of the book. The book is open revealing decorative and textured paper in blue.

Another photograph of the book. The book is open revealing decorative and textured paper in blue and in grey.

Another photograph of the fronnt of the book.

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Austin Kleon @austinkleon.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I made a one-page version of the READ LIKE AN ARTIST zine you can print out and share with your book club, classroom, etc Download here: austinkleon.substack.com/p/how-to-rea...

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Some cool stuff going on here. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Okay, what is that awesome piece of machinery that staples and folds your zines? I'm thinking I need to step up my game now. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Letterpress owner and Lego geek here. I am just squealing with delight seeing this post. 😆

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Love this! Love the color palette. May I ask what ink are you using?

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Butter dish? I love this so much. It feels so happy. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

...and now for a brief intermission from all of our doomsday scrolling. Circus Peanut would like to remind you to "Take a break, visit a friend, laugh, make some art, whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. You have to stay sane to fight a good fight."

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Idaho has a bill requiring reading of the Bible every day in public schools. There has been pushback from some Christians because it places restrictions on the version of the Bible used and, therefore, does not allow for other versions of Christianity. I'm waiting for them to eat each other alive.

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100% Comics @100percentcomics.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Hey team - I am the founder of the Make More Comics Arts Grant and each year we give away a cash award to assist a creator or project in physical publishing. The due date for submissions is March 31st. Please consider applying today! 100comics996889703.wordpress.com/make-more-co...

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MMC Arts Grant

Submission Guidelines: The MMC Arts Grant assists comic book creators with small grants to assist in the costs in self-publishing their work. It is not the grants intention to fully support an arti…

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I'm in Idaho and it's happening here as well. Pre-Trump, this was a decent place to live. I lived in Missoula a while, and it was a wonderful community. I have such fond memories of the place, I'm so sorry to see this is happening there.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I have a very stressful job, and their Zen tea is my go-to tea. I may have to try this one. Sounds yummy. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A small piece I did a while back. Seems fitting right now. found object and mixed media. #art #mixedmedia #foundobject

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Weirdpunk Books @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We've got a little over 2 weeks until the SubClub closes. This has been the slowest year for subscribers since I first started it. And that makes a lot of sense given everything that's happening around us. It's a strain on our year too. This is our call for help. (Picture: last year's SubClub)

2024's SubClub offerings. A big Weirdpunk Sticker, both sides of the Exclusive Bookmark, 2 Exclusive Member Zines, an Exclusive Shirt with art my late-wife made that says "Weirdpunk Books Join Us in the Darkness," Red of Tooth & Claw by Matthew Mitchell and Sam Richard zine, and the following books: Infinity Mathing at the Shore & Other Disruptions by M. Lopes da Silva, Profane Altars: Weird Sword & Sorcery edited by Sam Richard, Love Skull by Emma Alice Johnson, and The Still Beating Heart of a Dead God by Sam RIchard.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thanks so much! 🙂

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Forthcoming 'zine/book covers. Used some leftover chipboard pieces from a former project #printmaking #art #zine #bookmaking #mixedmedia

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It's been an incredibly rough two weeks, so here is a little color and sparkle to perhaps brighten your day a bit. Remember to take care of yourself. Take a walk, eat some good food, be with your friends and/or loved ones, play some music, make some art. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

On Tues. & Thurs. I teach a printmaking class at school & it's what is keeping me sane during the ongoing chaos. These are some wee prints I made last year while trying out some new working methods. It's clear they aren't perfect, but I think that's one of the lovely things about them. #printmaking

Small unfinished prints of a pink house setting on a colorfield of green with a blue sky. In the sky is a grey cloud sitting directly over the house. One of the prints has rain pouring from the cloud onto the house.

Small finished prints, drying on a drying rack. The print is of a pink house setting on a colorfield of green with a blue sky. In the sky is a grey cloud sitting directly over the house and there is rain pouring from the cloud onto the house.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Yep, this sums it up for me right now. Not a dumpster fire, but close. Mixed media piece I made during Covid a few years back. #mixedmedia #art

Mixed media painting of a two story house on fire. Background is a teal blue and floral, vintage wallpaper pattern.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Thank you! Oh, and simply love your dolls. :)

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Sometimes I just need to make silly stuff. It really helps me deal with all of the bad sh*! happening. Say hello to Pizza Dude. He's and his pizza are papermaché. He's from a previous bad spell, but he has inspired me to make some much needed silly stuff today. Take time to take care of yourself. ❤️

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Thanks for the repost. ❤️

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I think this is referring to the article below in which it states, "The order calls for the Trump administration to take over the federal Central Valley Project in California" www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

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Trump seeks to circumvent laws on California's water amid wildfire response

Trump issued an executive order that threatens to cut off federal funding to California, directing a review of land and water management programs.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

brouhaha and the big topsy-turvy. I worked with a colleague on this project. Definately my aesthetic as opposed to hers, but we had fun. It's been up for 6 months and will be coming down in a week. The big guy is Bob and I can't wait to have him home. :) #printmaking #mixedmedia #art #installation

Photograph of "Bob" who is the featured character of the installation "brouhaha and the big topsy-turvy". Bob is pink and wearing only jeans and black high top sneakers. His head does not sit on his shoulders, but is actually become part of his belly.

Photograph of the installation "brouhaha and the big topsy-turvy". It is a mixed media installation using, tempera paint, acrylic paint, paper mache, and ink for the printmaking portions. It features a pastel and neon color plalette.

Detail shot of "brouhaha and the big topsy-turvy". A shouting, pink triangle shaped character.

Detail shot of "brouhaha and the big topsy-turvy". Two shouting, pink lightning bolt shaped characters.

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Thanks so much. ☺️

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

A little mixed media piece I made this past year. the clown and his sheep. I was experimenting with some new materials, time was short, so I'm sure it cold have been better, but I was pretty happy with the results. #mixedmedia #printmaking #art #collage #cardboard

An in-progress linoleum carving of a cortoonish male face.

A mixed media piece using a print of the carved linoleum face, pencil, and brightly colored materials such as tape, acrylic paint, circle shaped stickers, and marker. Created on a found piece of cardboard.

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✸ 𝕵𝖆𝖘𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖞𝖉 ✸ @jasminefloyd.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Friday night giveaway?! 🙂‍↕️ Open to everyone ofc 🙇🏻‍♀️💖✨ Just repost and you can be in with a chance to win your own lil fishy friend riso print 🐟 Winner picks which one! They’re also for sale in my Etsy 😊 jasminefloyd.etsy.com/listing/1862... (Plz enter so I don’t feel like a 🥔 lol)

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Hope @hopeamico.com · 22/01/2025

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👻 ghost in the dark mossy lands @sadcoreandpancakes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Call for collage art! A full spectrum of monochrome collages will be displayed at Collage-O-Rama in Seattle May 9 - June 7. No entry fees, and if you're new to Special Agent Collage Collective, participation earns you an official membership card. #collage #callforart #collageart

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22: Monochrome (Winter 2024) — Special Agent Collage Collective

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Alice @al13.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

In the process of moving to Bluesky. I have no clue how I'm going to start over & build up followers, or if I even have the energy to do it, but a challenge like this hasn't stopped me yet. Here's to meeting new friends and followers :) This is some of my more recent work. #art #mixedmedia

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