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Jess Fink🍉🌈 @jessfink.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Trans people have always existed and always will, in every culture, since the beginning of the human race. We will always be here, they cannot stop us. (From Ancient Mesopotamian Transgender and Non-Binary Identities - by Morg Daniels ) www.academuseducation.co.uk/post/ancient...

A screenshot from an article featuring a photo of a stone carved artwork, showing ancient writing and depicting the Goddess Inanna. The Goddess has wings, she holds a scepter in one hand and has one leg bent and resting on a lion's back. The text reads "of people living outside the gender binary in ancient Mesopotamia. The words of Enheduanna, Inanna’s High Priestess in the city of Ur in the 23rd Century BCE, attest to this. In her Passionate Inanna she writes: ‘To destroy, to create, to tear out, to establish are yours, Inanna. / To turn a man into a woman and a woman into a man are yours, Inanna.’ (115-131). The exact meanings of the original Sumerian cannot be known for sure; the passage could instead relate simply to gender stereotypes, but this is not the only instance of ancient references to people living outside the gender binary. "

A screenshot from an article, the text reads "In Sumerian times, priests for Inanna known as the gala were said to have been created by the god Enki to sing laments for her, one of their central roles in her temple. From the beginning of the Old Babylonian Period, their role was heavily expanded, and mourning rites originally sung by women replaced over time by members of the gala. Men who joined the priesthood in devotion for Inanna became women for all intents and purposes, adopting female names and singing in the Sumerian eme-sal dialect, reserved for feminine speakers to render the speech of female gods. The gala were heavily involved in her temples, performing elegies and lamentations, presiding over religious rites and healed and looked after the sick and poor. They were respected members of the community, closely related"

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scare-cadus (is this anything) 🎃 @birdapp.rip · 15/02/2026

the Black Panthers were right

IF YOU'RE UNEMPLOYED IT'S NOT BECAUSE THERE ISNT ANY WORK
JUST LOOK AROUND: A HOUSING SHORTAGE, CRIME, POLLUTION; WE NEED BETTER SCHOOLS AND PARKS.
WHATEVER OUR NEEDS, THEY ALL REQUIRE WORK.
AND AS LONG AS WE HAVE UNSATISFIED NEEDS, THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE.
SO ASK YOURSELE, WHAT KIND OF WORLD HAS WORK BUT NO JOBS. IT'S A WORLD WHERE WORK IS NOT RELATED TO SATISFYING OUR NEEDS, WORLD WHERE WORK IS ONLY RELATED TO SATISFYING THE PROFIT NEEDS OF BUSINESS.
THIS COUNTRY WAS NOT BUILT BY THE HUGE CORPORATIONS OR GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACIES.
IT WAS BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO WORK. AND, IT IS WORKING PEOPLE WHO SHOULD CONTROL THE WORK TO BE DONE. YET, AS LONG AS EMPLOYMENT IS TIED TO SOMEBODY ELSE'S PROFITS, THE WORK WONT GET DONE.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

In case you all didn't have plans-- I'm hosting a drop in card collage event this Saturday at my studio from 12-7pm. Come make a goth themed card or piece of art. Sliding scale $10-15 to help cover supplies and tools. Lots of themed items to mix and match.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Meanwhile I will be debuting my fun little light up art project on Friday. Here is a little snippet. Otherwise come say hi at my studio and check it out starting at 6pm, February 6

A plastic human skeleton seated and illuminated with a black light with a UV reactive glowing bug suspended in the air nearby

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Damn the propaganda machine is hard at work this weekend. The documentary that no wanted or asked for went from being reported as a total flop and playing to empty theaters to "Best documentary debut in over 10 years in its opening weekend" implied grossing $8million...

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

January really is just "hold my beer" energy. Need something to look forward to and perhaps help ground you? Check the classes for this month! Learn about zines, printing tote bags, or Polaroid Emulsion

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

There was a comment in response to a comic about being excited seeing a mushroom cloud after getting rejected for work the 27th time and it's still haunting me... "It's easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of Capitalism"

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Have you checked out my new studio space yet? No? Make plans to come downtown Portland this weekend. Im hosting the last artist pop up of 2025 on Saturday December 6 from 1-5pm featuring Alexis of Twisted Mistress. Come get your gothy gifts fresh from the press. #portlandoregon #giftshopping

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Lissa Johnston @lissaj.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Great time visiting Portland last week. Our hotel (the Moxy) hosted a pop-up craft fair one evening. Had to have this tee bc Halloween, natch. And the cards I bought are so cool, I will probably never send them and just keep them for myself. Art by @dancingheron.bsky.social

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Looking for a little adventure? Come check out this month's pop up market at my studio. I'm hosting Died in the Wool and RuiRabbit. RuiRabbit will be holding block carving demos all afternoon. I will be available to help sign you up for the next block Printing on Textiles class. Nov 15 and Dec 20

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Today's word of the day Ornamental Monstrosity Happy Halloween

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Bohdan Pavuk @bpavuk.neocities.org · 26/12/2024

if you see this post, your actions are: - if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this - if you don't have a spare buck, just repost your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

One of the things I love about my studio location is the two story windows that perfectly frame the autumn colors. I can sit on my couch and feel okay in those moments.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Hosting a linoblock carving class this Saturday, Oct 25 from 2-4pm at my studio and will be taught by Carla Bartow. Seats still available if you are looking to learn a new skill, or hone an existing one. Sliding scale $45-65, includes supplies. Email graveraimentstudio@gmail.com if interested

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Also nothing like starting the day where you are given some information that would have me prepping for a convention that is a week away, only to be told it was a system error an hour later.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Eventhough its only been a couple weeks since I started opening up on Wednesday at the studio, hanging back at home feels weird like I am playing hookie. But its because there is a very important UPS package I am waiting on. Being self-employed can be a really weird space sometimes

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Did little renovating on my Patreon page. If you haven't been in a while, its worth a peek. www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...

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What's New at Grave Raiment Studio Oct 2025 | Grave Raiment Studio

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Fairly quiet day at the studio. Did some printing. Skeleton longs to be friends with the wire spiders.

Plastic decoration skeleton POV of downtown portland

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Dropping some new product/designs this week at the studio. New shirt, patch, and bandana! Also a special design for pants, towels, and back panels. And on Friday, I'm hosting a local Printmaker (IG cripplecraft), so bring something to be printed on. I will have fabric and paper scraps available.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Hosting a monthly market pop up at my studio tomorrow. It's a perfect excuse to come downtown, enjoy some art, pop next door for some excellent coffee at Sinister and perhaps a walk? 12-5pm 609 SW 3rd, Portland Oregon

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Went to a little business/customer meet and mingle. Everyone was registered, but when the host greeted me, didn't know who I was nor what I did. Felt really out of place. Ran into a mutual and their friend and chatted most of the time.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Have you been to my studio yet? The next monthly pop up is happening Saturday, October 4. Loving the artist line up and there will be some fun activities to enjoy.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Hi all! Just offering a very gentle reminder that my GoFundMe is still open and right now I am trying to come up for the remaining $300 I need to pay September's rent for the studio BY THIS FRIDAY. Any support matters, even if it is sharing this gofund.me/5a7461e9 Also venmo jdheron (jdcox)

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Donate to Support Grave Raiment Studio, organized by JD Cox

Hi My name is JD (they/them) and I have been running my brand, Dancing Heron, since 2006. … JD Cox needs your support for Support Grave Raiment Studio

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☆ ollie ☆ @hournoon.com · 16/09/2025

it feels difficult to ask for help, and admit that I have to slow down. but exercising reaching out and trusting in community care is so important in times like we’re experiencing. sending love, ♡ ollie ♡

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Feeling really demoralized today. First Thursday was a bust and feeling uncertain about the future. Trying focus on printing some restock in the studio today. Having to dig deep to find my grit. What the one or two things you do to keep your spirits up?

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

In better news-- while I don't have a table RCCC, I will be at my own BRICK AND MORTAR this weekend! I am hosting a monthly pop up of local artists on Saturday 12-5pm. Hop the max to the downtown to 3rd and Morrison.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Still don't have access to business credit or loans. The one loan baron that my credit union looks at is still under 600 while everything else is well above. I need to raise more money to cover my Geek Girl Con booth fee (first payment is due Sept 9) Here's what's for sale (amps, markers, synth)

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Good news-- I was accepted into Geek Girl Con & Market of the Beast. Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees. One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

telling the barista I want my espresso sloppy-style

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Feeling bummed. I wanted to do a stamp rally with artists at RCCC with my print studio until someone pointed out that RCCC prohibits stamp rallies. So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?

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Liv “Leev” Rainey-Smith @livraineysmith.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I cannot unsee The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout. Now you are also cursed with this image.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Portland Pride Festival is this weekend and as part of the festivities I'm holding a grand opening celebration at my new store front/print studio! @queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person. Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.

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The Partial Historians 🏺 @partialhistorians.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🍆Just swinging in the breeze That’s right, it’s #PhallusThursday and our offering is this bronze beauty. Part man, part phallus, all ready to run up your good fortune. Most likely used as a Tintinnabulum, we hope this artefact at least chimed with good taste. #AncientBluesky🏺 #AncientRome

Image description: a Roman bronze tintinnabulum shaped as a phallus with the legs of a person apparently running through the air. It also seems to have had wings, it’s own phallus, and maybe even a tail. Dating from the C1st–C2nd CE, it is held by the Altes Museum, Berlin, Germany. Photo credit to Gary Todd via Flickr.

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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 03/07/2025

Ancient Assyrian gardeners were a different breed.

Eagle-headed figure who appears to be harvesting a plant

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Found a fun use for screen transparencies I used before switching to paper and baby oil.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A quick shop update. Got some work up on the wall, a general floor layout. Just need to get more signs and more art up.

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

A little video of the studio Friday of last week just before the soft opening. Looking forward to sharing updates, new merch, and mural installations.

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☆ ollie ☆ @hournoon.com · 16/06/2025

☆ shop.hournoon.com ☆ preorders live!! restocking old designs for 2 weeks, and a new one dropping tomorrow!! ♡ patrons get a discount code for merch preorders: patreon.com/hournoon

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Holding a soft opening of my studio today from 4-8pm in conjunction with Sinister coffee. We are both hosting local artists. Come by for a snack, chat and learn more what each business is doing and have planned for summer

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Hi all! I am posting on the behalf of my co-fiend who runs Carnal Abyss (a custom silicon dildo company). She's currently seeking a protégé to train in silicone pouring and who could take over the production side of the business when she moves out the country in a few months.

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Carnal Abyss home

fantasy silicone custom artisanal adult toy dildo shop

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Pete Ellison @peteellison.com · 09/06/2025

My web shop is now re-open! Some current screen printed tees & tank designs are almost sold out (some sold out yesterday at ART THROB!) I won't be reprinting any of my current designs so grab 'em while you can! www.peteellison.com/shop

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

While I didn't have a breath taking moment seeing the stands with people twirling my scarf design in the air (it was 95f, wtf with a heavy woven scarf) It was still impactful being on the giant screens. Was told while leaving that someone said "that's the person who designed the scarf"

JD Cox standing with the Timbers lumberjack holding pride night scarf that says Portland timbers

JD Cox holding up a soccer fan scarf in rainbow colors that say Portland timbers up the crowd behind the stage

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Saw a notification that my fico score went up. Just paid off my PayPal debt! My score went up 3 points. Just shy of the minimum I need to qualify for a business credit line. 🙃 If you want help my studio get the best start possible, hit up my GoFundMe gofund.me/5a7461e9

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Donate to Support JD's First Brick-and-Mortar Shop, organized by JD Cox

Hi My name is JD (they/them) and I have been running my brand, Dancing Heron, … JD Cox needs your support for Support JD's First Brick-and-Mortar Shop

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Studio update time! Got some coats of red down. Need to get a telescoping pole to do edging details. Did a couple coats black in the rest of the space (so forgot to snag a couple pics). Vision is starting to come together

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Elle Skinner @elleskinner.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Tiny painting club is a $20/month tier on my painting where you get a mystery painting in the mail each month! Hop on it before the 30th and you can get your first painting next week :3 www.patreon.com/elleskinner

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creating Comics & Illustration

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Dancing Heron @dancingheron.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

So I have been part of a buy nothing group on FB and the admin just posted recently that they want to charge a monthly subscription to have access to the group. A group about exchanging free goods and services.

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a woman wearing a red knitted hat and scarf is talking to another woman .

ALT: a woman wearing a red knitted hat and scarf is talking to another woman .

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Erika Rier @erikarier.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Finished cutting a fresh batch of Walking Mountains. Even though I released this book a few years ago it remains my most popular. This book is the first one where I decided to hand cut each page. The story follows a group of women who have been forced from their home and are in search for a new one.

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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Prepare your eyeballs for the latest LGR vid 👀 youtu.be/uvXY99HysrU Exploring how N.E. Thing Enterprises created Magic Eye images! Their 3D illusions were everywhere in the 90s, but did you know they sold a program to generate your own on a DOS PC? Let’s dive into some stereogram history!

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How 1990s Magic Eye 3D Images Were Made

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