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J.C.S.—Artist

@beamup.bsky.social
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I am an artist. A real artist. Like the kind that is one mad weekend away from chopping an ear off ….

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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Got the sea sponges out. Great start to a 18”x24” acrylic on canvas. #bskyart
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
On a bridge in Alaska today…. “We are not distracted from the Epstein files”
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
For Dolly youtu.be/FM8zRjl2uLU?...
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Drive By Truckers 18 Wheels of Love Live Extended
YouTube video by gran pappy
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Just gooping away
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
So 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
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It’s gettin weird in here….. #bskyart #painting #impasto
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Another thick #impasto painting on the easel. Really digging the textures….. and the colors…. #bskyart #painting
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We 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
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Some new texture work on the easel. “The Shallows” 12”x16” acrylic on canvas #bskyart
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Night two of Grateful dead type weirdness. The BEAM is soooo much fun to play
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Made some glorious noise last night with Terrapin Flyer. All hail Drumz and Space
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Reminiscing about the years I spent turning chocolate bunnies into Zombies! Twas a laborious and sweet endeavor. #bskychocolate
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I 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.
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Dumbest timeline EVER!
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This 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?...
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Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Grateful Dead
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I know, I know. It’s old but wtf? It’s completely apt youtu.be/iKEZoY-TMG4?...
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The Dirty Fucking Hippies Were Right (original version)
YouTube video by joeyess
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Post op pic. That’s gonna leave a mark
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
1st day post surgery. Owie. youtu.be/P9NuzRZDKwM?...
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Decompression Transposition Surgery on Elbow by Dr. William Hoffman
YouTube video by Christian Hospital
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Couldn’t be on point more in this day and age…. youtu.be/v8h5VdIe33o?...
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James McMurtry "We Can't Make It Here"
YouTube video by Music Fog
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I picked the carcass of a Costco chicken after having dinner and got 24 taquitos out of it….. go me
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/04/2026
Q: 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?
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Sometimes ribs are the only thing that fits the bill
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
My cats spring resting fur….. May have to paint this…..
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
A quick dive says this is not a debut, but it couldn’t be more apt right now. Well done. #clash #brucespringsteen youtu.be/ucOn4mJ8JK8?...
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Clampdown(Clash Cover). Live. Los Angeles. CA. 07.04.2026
YouTube video by Yan Foss
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Another close up of a different section of a piece on the easel. Pallet knife layers. #bskyart #painting
Pallet knife clouds
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Close up of a section of a piece on the easel. I love pushing colors. #bskyart #painting
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Current play list. I know, I know, it’s so old. But so am I. This is the shit. The pinnacle of live psychedelics. #gratefuldead
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
It's ALWAYS the right time for some Bob Marley Song-War
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
So 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.
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Six 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.
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Well it was fun while it lasted
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
WWIII SUCKS
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
BlueSky 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/jcsartist
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JCS-Artist | Substack
I 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...
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Ok deadheads. One of my favorite Bob tunes. Quirky, weird, outstanding. youtu.be/1xAQMrOIkOk?...
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Black-Throated Wind (Live at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO, 6/28/1991)
YouTube video by Grateful Dead
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The world has gone insane. But at least I got to be in the middle of a Sharknado today….so there is that
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Good morning from Belize……
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Too cold outside. Time for a tropical watercolor to warm the soul. #bskyart
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Rest 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.
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
New 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
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
I love texture. The thicker the better. 8”x8” Acrylic on Canvas. Is abstract still a thing? #bskyart
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
So 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
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
On 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?...
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Frank Zappa Muffin Man Live 1977 HD
YouTube video by schuerbuikske
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Honestly…. If you have never read this series. Do it!! www.goodreads.com/book/show/29...
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The Middle Kingdom (Chung Kuo, #1)
The Year is 2190. China has once again become a  world …
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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David Gans @dgans.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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Making Dark Chocolate Hilarious
Dark chocolate is very serious business. That’s why this ad for Bournville dark chocolate, which takes aim at dark chocola
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Rest in Peace Todd Snider. youtu.be/F5hlil50vi4?...
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Todd Snider - Conservative Christian, Right Wing, Republican, Straight, White, American Male
YouTube video by Farm Aid
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J.C.S.—Artist @beamup.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Sometimes you feel abstracted…… Distracted? #bskyart
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phoenixrising @mmcarthur.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
"We have art so that we shall not die of reality."
- Friedrich Nietzsche
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