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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Stayed up later than I should have to get his other wing on! Still a ton of felting left to do (even just on the wings), but I just HAD to get his wings going! No, I will never learn how to take decent WIP photos of my work ever. At least no one will ever think my stuff is ai 😆

A needle-felted White Pelican in progress. His wings are stretched out.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Absolutely worth the wait for last year's Kneesvember project to be published!! I love it so much, it cured everything that's ever been wrong with me 😭❤️ @falseknees.bsky.social Every illustration is somehow both stunningly beautiful and cute as heck. +1000 hp restored

"A Noble Quest" by Joshua Barkman. The cover is all cute as heck warblers in colored pencil. I can't even.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Waiting for my boss to get here, thinking about how much I'd rather be working on HIM...

A needle-felted White Pelican in progress. He has one wing outstretched (I need to make the other one)

A needle-felted White Pelican in progress. You can see his lil wire legs and the wire that isn't quite attached yet for his wings. Lots of work left!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today turned out to be the most glorious chill-at-home-during-the-nor'easter day ever. Made chilli & corn bread, watched anime, played Big Walk with my siblings (in person bro & long distance sis), and cuddled Opal all day ❤️ 10/10 restful time.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's a very chilly morning. Both cats have piled on me and now I can't reach my coffee. Keep me in your thoughts.

Two black cats laying on me. One has my arm pinned. Send help

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Foxfeather Zenkova @foxfeather.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m not great at “promoting things.” I’d rather be out with the birds, covered in feathers, taking care of rehab cases, and sketching designs with a mug of tea. But we made something I’m really proud of, and I wanted to share it with you. We just added 19 new designs: tinyurl.com/v5sry3m8 🪶

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CordycepsWitch @cordycepswitch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just watched…it was everything I imagined and more. Pure cinema

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm finally, at the last minute, deciding what I'm bringing to my IVAD event tomorrow lol. I'm excited to share my setup! I don't expect to sell much, but the booth is free so I'm kinda taking the opportunity to show off all the new work I've made over the past year ❤️ Free art show!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Finally got back in with PT today but my insurance is so bad I have an obscene copay. Opted to make this my last appointment. The PT was really awesome, she consolidated all my workout sheets for me and gave me really great advice for how to approach the rest of my recovery. Appreciate her.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Oh you know I backed this when it popped up in my email last night. That King!!!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Everybody, everywhere: this is a super food! It's so good for you and you'll feel so healthy after you eat it! My digestive system at 2 am: lol

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Opal's vet appointment went pretty well. Starting some new meds to hopefully help her tummy, and the vet was happy with her current food. (Opal is also very happy with her current food lol) She's slowly improving, and was even excited to play with some new toys yesterday! Good job Sweet Bean 😭♥️

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We think Opal may have IBD. She's had some good nights recently, but last night was tough. She has an appointment for this Thursday, so I'm just hoping she can hold out til then so we don't have to torture her with an additional ride to the emergency vet...

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Time to tackle my conquered nemesis bird at last! I think I finally settled on a way to convey that Mythical Beast vibe I'm hoping for 😆 Stay tuned...

A needle-felted White Pelican in progress. He is standing on a wooden stand

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Opal has been having digestive issues again. Trying to switch her to a food that's meant for sensitive tummies- the transition is so slow and I can't tell if it'll help. She also has a heart condition, the whole vet process is stressful af to her so I try to avoid taking her, but I'm getting worried

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Just finished my latest cutie - a Blackburnian Warbler! Not only did we get some stellar views of one at Biggest Week this year, but they're in the logo for the new local birding club. Thinking of gifting him to the founder for all the fun walks and presentations ❤️ #birdart #sciart #needlefelt

A needle-felted Blackburnian Warbler standing on a sketchbook

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Officially diagnosed with frozen shoulder today, and got my cortisone shot. Boy did that feel weird. Currently achey, but hopefully all my inflammation will settle down even a little bit and I can see some actual improvements with PT soon. Bought my yarn for my cecropia caterpillar as a treat ❤️❤️

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Saw the cutest little chunky Cecropia caterpillar today while in the field 🥹 then found this pattern- I know what my next crochet project is gonna be!! www.etsy.com/listing/1101...

A Cecropia caterpillar by a pond, chowing down on some leaves

Cecropia caterpillar feets gripping the stem of a plant

Cecropia caterpillar's adorable little face and alien little colorful nobbies I just can't

Cecropia moth caterpillar chowing down and being extremely adorable and weird!!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My raptors are home from the Perspectives show ♥️ (all but the Kestrels, they sold!). My studio is getting pretty crowded! #birdart #needlefelt #sciart

Needle-felted Goshawk in flight, with a sculpted beak and doll eyes

Needle-felted Osprey in flight, with a sculpted beak, legs, and Shad

Needle-felted Red-shouldered Hawk in flight, with a sculpted beak and doll eyes

Needle-felted Broad-winged Hawk in flight, with a sculpted beak and doll eyes

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It's sinking in that this is my last year working with Spotted Lanternfly and I'm getting sad about it?! They're such goofy bugs. Been working with them for 6 years (!!) Def getting a tattoo after all is said and done, just have to decide the details.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Officially done with the neighbors! One day I'll get good photos of them ♥️ This project kept me going through my current medical issues, I've loved every moment working on them! Included a pic of the real neighbors who inspired these pieces. #sciart #birdart #needlefelt #embroidery

2 embroidery hoops: one with 2 Great Blue Herons and the other with a Great Horned Owl and 2 owlets. Both are in Great Blue Heron nests. Nests are mixed needle-felting, wire, yarn, and embroidery floss. Birds are needle-felted and trees are wet-felted with embroidery.

2 needle-felted Great Blue Herons on a mixed fiber art nest

A needle-felted Great Horned Owl mama with owlets in an old Great Blue Heron nest

A photo from this April if a pair of Great Blue Herons and a Great Horned Owl. Both groups are on old Great Blue Heron nests.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I don't have any formal art education so I apologize in advance when all my comments on art are just incoherent rambling and screeching! I just really like it and I don't have the words!!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Today I finished up the herons! Then I wet-felted a piece of fabric, chopped it up and stitched em in for the trees (I'm always working foreground to background, oops lol). These neighbors are almost done!!! #fiberart #birdart #sciart #wip

Two embrodiery hoops: the first has a needle-felted Great Blue Heron in a mixed fiber art nest in a tree, while the second has a Great Horned Owl mama with owlets in a Great Blue Heron nest

A pair of needle-felted Great Blue Herons in a mixed fiber art nest

A needle-felted Great Horned Owl mama with two owlets in an old Great Blue Heron nest made via mixed fiber arts

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today's episode of "I guess I have to fix my own injuries because I live in a medical hellscape": Operating under the assumption that I have frozen shoulder and other injuries have healed. Getting my mother's frozen shoulder PT routine and others off YouTube to start today. Wish me luck!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

There's nothing I want more right now than to go home and work on my heron nest!!! (This was some progress from last night) Gonna have to add some trees to both pieces when this nest is done. I WANNA WORK ON THEMMMMMM I DON'T WANNA WORK AT WORK

Two needle-felted Great Blue Herons in a mixed embroidery, yarn, and felted nest in progress. They're sewn into an embroidery hoop.

A needle-felted Great Horned Owl with 2 owlets in a mixed yarn, embroidery, and felted nest.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I have an MRI for my shoulder finally tomorrow and I'm crazy nervous. I don't remember my first one (it was right after my car accident and I was pumped full of drugs lol). Not only that but my insurance tried to deny my need for one. Dr's office said not to worry, they'll fight them on it. 'Murica

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Just applied for a really cool job, I hope I hear back!! There's nothing more stressful than writing applications in the Internet/AI age, I swear I drive myself crazy trying to figure out how to get myself in front of an actual person.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

My arm has kept me up for the past 2 nights now, almost 0 sleep. Really hoping the MRI next week gets some results. (And that I can even get it? I have 2 screws in my knee...) I need sleep 😭

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

"just trust the process" I say to myself through gritted teeth, as I do something I've never done before and am making it up as I go

Two embroidery hoops with blue fabric inside. One has 2 herons half-felted plopped on top, and the other has half a felted owl sitting in a triangle that's mostly felted wool with a triangle of wool felt sewn on the top layer. Haha hmmm

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

My chickadees are done! Please enjoy my horrifying attachments via staple gun 😆 #sciart #birdart #needlefelt

Needle-felted Mountain, Boreal, Black-capped, Carolina, and Chestnut-sided Chickadees perched on felted branches over a painted blue background on a wooden plaque.

The horrifying back of the plaque. I stapled all the wire to the wood and it's real spooky

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

More chickadee progress tonight! Happy with the subtle background, and gave them feet lol. Next step - wait for the bg to dry, seal it, and figure out how to assemble the entire piece 😅

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Started doodling and brainstorming my next piece, then got inspired to come back to my chickadees. Need to do some sanding so I can throw down some color on that background, but I'm pretty excited to get them all together! Bad pic is bad lolll

Needle-felted Mountain, Boreal, Black-capped, Carolina, and Chestnut-backed Chickadees perched on felted branches on a circular wooden background. Not finished yet!

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Been thinking about them again... Brainstorming a piece to immortalize them. Considering a mix of embroidery and felting, but not completely sure yet! I think embroidering the nest could be cool?

A Great Horned Owl sitting on her nest, which was a previous Great Blue Heron nest.

A pair of Great Blue Herons on a nest mere feet from a Great Horned Owl on a nest

A pair of Great Blue Herons tidying up an old nest

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

How do I tell her I have to leave in 10 minutes 😭 Bobo is being such a cuddlebug this morning... All I want to do is stay with her, my chronic pain is real mad today.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I hate writing an artist bio for myself so much aaaah just look at my art and don't ask about me dangit

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I've been using my 20(!!!!!) year old Copic markers again. Bobo is obsessed. Maybe she wants to draw some manga or something. Seriously though, the fact that many of these still have ink in them is mind-blowing to me.

A black cat (Bobo) inspecting my Copic markers

Bobo looking very judgy over my copics. I'm not sure what this face means.

Bobo sitting over my copics. She looks ready to start a project.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Oh hi I am learning all about digital art, please pray for me Definitely have to fix colors, and the halos around all the line art 😅😅 and give it an actual background and and and... This is so hard lmfao but I'm hopeful I'll get the design done in time to get a small batch of stickers made for IVAD!

A very wonky attempt at digitally coloring traditional line art for a sticker. A turkey vulture bust with glasses, holding a felting needle, and surrounded by feathers and wool.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

My dad LOVES my art and sneakily buys pieces to put in his office 🥹

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

!!! My @weightedwildlife.bsky.social turkey vulture came today!!! HE'S SO CUTE! I've never smiled that hard while opening a package before. He is the perfect pancake. Also his weight is just nice to hold and it's very comfy to lay under. 1000/10 stars somebody get me more so I can have a flock

A turkey vulture plush checking out Opal, a black cat. She is unphased by my shenanigans

The Weighted Wildlife turkey vulture plush on his side. Embroidered feet! All of the details are super nice

A close-up of the Weighted Wildlife turkey vulture plush's face and tag

Opal snuggling my arm. She's kind of like a weighted plush too.

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Did my second training hike alone this time- beat my last time up by 10 minutes despite the heat! Treated myself to breakfast and now waiting for my PT appointment for my arm. Hope I'll be mountain ready for once this winter!!

The view from summit. Sun wasn't out in full force yet but the gap is beautiful

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I tripped and fell in the preorder button oops

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Anybody have any half decent, free image editor recommendations? I'm designing a sticker and will want to tweak it and get it to the proper file size and type for the printer. Grandma is a traditional artist lol the last time I did anything similar to this was in Gimp 😅

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Finished my Yellow-headed Blackbird while waiting for my work truck in the tire shop. I would like to go home and have lunch now plz

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NeonSlushie 🔜 MAW @neonslushie.com · 29/06/2026

New Lil Buddies pins: ocean edition! 🌊🦀🪸 #myart / #merch

A collage of four enamel pins on paper backer cards. The pins are each tiny sea creatures, including a blue nudibranch sea slug, red crab, green eel, and yellow cuttlefish. The backer card features an outline of a critter keeper with water, sticks, and leaves in it that the pin is seated inside. Text on the backer card reads 'Lil Buddies - collectible pin by neonslushie' 🎨 #FurryArt #FurSale

A collage of four digital enamel pin designs on a blue water background. The pins are each tiny sea creatures, including a blue nudibranch sea slug, red crab, green eel, and yellow cuttlefish. Text on the image reads 'Lil Buddies - ocean edition - collectible enamel pins by neonslushie' 🎨 #FurryArt #FurSale

A collage of four enamel pins on my hand. The pins are each tiny sea creatures, including a blue nudibranch sea slug, red crab, green eel, and yellow cuttlefish. 🎨 #FurryArt #FurSale

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Went on a Yellow-breasted Chat sidequest today. Heard em but couldn't spot em. Luckily this beauty decided to preen out in the open, so I got a few phone shots through my 10's ♥️

A turkey vulture perched in a dead tree.

A turkey vulture perched in a dead tree, preening

A turkey vulture sunning and preening in a dead tree

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I present to you- feets! Feathers next. Also for your consideration- Opal in a hotdog bed ♥️

A needle-felted Yellow-headed Blackbird in progress

A black cat (Opal) laying in a cat bed that looks like a hotdog, lol

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Finally got PT for my arm & they can't see me again for a MONTH Office also made me sign forms saying there's something weird with my insurance and they may have to fight to get stuff covered?? Which I was never informed of hoorayy I love the American healthcare system 🙃 youtu.be/VAfy26xs6e0?...

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Navigating The American Healthcare System | South Park: The End Of Obesity

YouTube video by South Park Studios

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today Mr. Wolverine and I started (what we hope to be) our weekly ADK training regiment- hiking Mt. Tammany! Here's hoping to get in mountain shape this summer, instead of just jumping in cold turkey like I do every winter lololol

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Dancing Vulture @dancingvulture.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

And with the completion of Ms. Woodie, they're done!! Just have to do some touch-ups and sign them. Holy smokes did they take way longer than I expected (smaller wings will go faster, I said 🙃) but I'm so happy with the results! 2026 has been the year of the Wood Duck for me ♥️ #birdart #sciart

A needle-felted female Wood Duck in flight

A pair of needle-felted Wood Ducks in flight

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