J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Got the sea sponges out. Great start to a 18”x24” acrylic on canvas. #bskyart 0111
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/09/2026On a bridge in Alaska today…. “We are not distracted from the Epstein files” 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 26/08/2026For Dolly youtu.be/FM8zRjl2uLU?...youtu.beDrive By Truckers 18 Wheels of Love Live ExtendedYouTube video by gran pappy 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026So I found a couple of old paintings I did back in 1991. Tiny little 4”x6” acrylics. They aged ok but since they were not signed yet I am having fun “finishing” them…. #bskyart #painting 0121
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026It’s gettin weird in here….. #bskyart #painting #impasto 030
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Another thick #impasto painting on the easel. Really digging the textures….. and the colors…. #bskyart #painting 051
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 30/07/2026We are rapidly approaching the Days Between. Some 32 years post Garcia it still is, for me, a special time. I got the Terrapin Family Band on Saturday, Darl Star Orchestra on Tuesday, and I am playing my BEAM with a local band- State of Terrapin on Thursday. The Music Never Stopped! #gratefuldead 000
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Some new texture work on the easel. “The Shallows” 12”x16” acrylic on canvas #bskyart 041
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Night two of Grateful dead type weirdness. The BEAM is soooo much fun to play 031
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Made some glorious noise last night with Terrapin Flyer. All hail Drumz and Space 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Reminiscing about the years I spent turning chocolate bunnies into Zombies! Twas a laborious and sweet endeavor. #bskychocolate 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/06/2026I am a political junkie. I would prefer to paint. But this shit is out of hand. DJT is insane. The GOP are bunch of pedophile protectors. I piss down their necks. 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This was shot in Monterey… the night before a 3 day run. They invited all of us who were camping to come in and be the crowd. Good times! youtu.be/mzvk0fWtCs0?...youtu.beGrateful Dead - Touch Of Grey (Official Music Video) [HD]YouTube video by Grateful Dead 051
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/05/2026I know, I know. It’s old but wtf? It’s completely apt youtu.be/iKEZoY-TMG4?...youtu.beThe Dirty Fucking Hippies Were Right (original version)YouTube video by joeyess 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 23/05/20261st day post surgery. Owie. youtu.be/P9NuzRZDKwM?...youtu.beDecompression Transposition Surgery on Elbow by Dr. William HoffmanYouTube video by Christian Hospital 000
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Couldn’t be on point more in this day and age…. youtu.be/v8h5VdIe33o?...youtu.beJames McMurtry "We Can't Make It Here"YouTube video by Music Fog 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I picked the carcass of a Costco chicken after having dinner and got 24 taquitos out of it….. go me 030
Reposted by J.C.S.—ArtistAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/04/2026Q: What do you say to the American people who question how much longer this will take? Obviously you know they're having higher gas prices TRUMP: You're such a disgrace. Did you hear what I just said? How many years was Vietnam? 6752393648
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Sometimes ribs are the only thing that fits the bill 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/04/2026My cats spring resting fur….. May have to paint this….. 030
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/04/2026A quick dive says this is not a debut, but it couldn’t be more apt right now. Well done. #clash #brucespringsteen youtu.be/ucOn4mJ8JK8?...youtu.beBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Clampdown(Clash Cover). Live. Los Angeles. CA. 07.04.2026YouTube video by Yan Foss 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Another close up of a different section of a piece on the easel. Pallet knife layers. #bskyart #painting 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Close up of a section of a piece on the easel. I love pushing colors. #bskyart #painting 140
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Current play list. I know, I know, it’s so old. But so am I. This is the shit. The pinnacle of live psychedelics. #gratefuldead 061
Reposted by J.C.S.—ArtistRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/04/2026It's ALWAYS the right time for some Bob Marley Song-War 9741191138
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/04/2026So here we are. Deep into WWIII. It’s a slow burn with the fate of the world in the hands of a dementia addled Adderall addict spewing gibberish on the world stage while his “advisors” are hell bent on some kind of rapture. Fuck them. I piss down the necks of them all. 063
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Six years ago I had to close my shop because of Covid. It was the week before Easter and we were getting ready. In a quick thinking turn around we painted a mask on our cute flop eared bunny and VOILA! The Covid Bunny was born. It went viral. Big time. Online sales saved my company. 0115
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 03/03/2026BlueSky is cool and all but I have stories to tell. Long ones. Complicated ones. For now it’s free. First notes just went up open.substack.com/pub/jcsartistopen.substack.comJCS-Artist | SubstackI am an artist, master chocolatier, musician and Deadhead and feral reprobate. I have done more in 64 years than most ever dream about. Here is where I will tell the story. Click to read JCS-Artist on... 021
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Ok deadheads. One of my favorite Bob tunes. Quirky, weird, outstanding. youtu.be/1xAQMrOIkOk?...youtu.beBlack-Throated Wind (Live at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO, 6/28/1991)YouTube video by Grateful Dead 031
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 10/02/2026The world has gone insane. But at least I got to be in the middle of a Sharknado today….so there is that 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Too cold outside. Time for a tropical watercolor to warm the soul. #bskyart 010
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Rest in Peace to the most unique rhythm guitar player in the history of rock and roll. I had the privilege of not only knowing him but playing with him. His contributions to the background music of my life is unfathomable. A true rock star. 0122
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 19/12/2025New show is up! Hummingbird Estate. I can only upload 4 pics but there over 30 pieces on the walls. One sold in less than 24 hours!!!! #bskyart 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 08/12/2025I love texture. The thicker the better. 8”x8” Acrylic on Canvas. Is abstract still a thing? #bskyart 2102
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/12/2025So last year after I announced that my business would be closing after 24 years we entered the busiest holidays we had ever had -(going out of business sales are great for business 🤷🏻♂️)- I would come home all stressed out and pour my anxiety out on paper. “Anxiety” a series of pen n ink. #bskyart 031
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/12/2025On this day many years ago we lost the greatest American composer of the 20th century. The sheer amount of music this man put out in his career is un matched. He also ripped on guitar. Miss you man. youtu.be/HGV3yV9q4Q4?...youtu.beFrank Zappa Muffin Man Live 1977 HDYouTube video by schuerbuikske 020
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Honestly…. If you have never read this series. Do it!! www.goodreads.com/book/show/29...goodreads.comThe Middle Kingdom (Chung Kuo, #1)The Year is 2190. China has once again become a world … 110
Reposted by J.C.S.—ArtistDavid Gans @dgans.bsky.social · 21/11/2025kottke.org/25/11/making...kottke.orgMaking Dark Chocolate HilariousDark chocolate is very serious business. That’s why this ad for Bournville dark chocolate, which takes aim at dark chocola 131
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Rest in Peace Todd Snider. youtu.be/F5hlil50vi4?...youtu.beTodd Snider - Conservative Christian, Right Wing, Republican, Straight, White, American MaleYouTube video by Farm Aid 041
J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Sometimes you feel abstracted…… Distracted? #bskyart 072