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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Some new art! "Courting" 12x16, pastel. When a Great White Egret gets in a romantic mood and goes courting a mate, he raises his wings, shakes all his breeding plumage and does a little dance to get her attention. #art #painting #pastelpainting #birdart #birds

A great white egret in full breeding plumage. Sky blue, white and green leaves

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Trying to disract myself from all the chaos by doing some art. I haven't had a lot of creative energy the past few months. Kind of in a slump. But, Punch the monkey makes me happy and I enjoyed my time with him painting this. "Family", pastel, 9x12. #art, #pastel, #wildlifeart #punchmonkey,

punch the monkey with his toy orangutan being embraced by an older monkey. Colors of black, gray, pink and rust

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

From now until Christmas, I'm sharing some of my Christmas themed drawings. This is pen & ink #Christmas #drawing #artists #art

Black and white ink drawing of a balsam wreath with Oyster shells and a bow

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Happy 83rd Birthday President Biden! Boy, do I miss you as president.❤️ (My drawing from 2020)

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Going to the No Kings protest on Cape Cod. Thanks for the artwork!❤️

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This baby cardinal's parents were nearby watching,he was crying for them, but then took a tentative leap to the next branch, flapping his baby wings...then papa bird arrived and fed him a juicy worm. #birds #birdphotography #nature

A fluffy baby cardinal perches on a bush branch cries out for feeding

Papa cardinal feeds the baby bird a green juicy worm

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

As an artist who sometimes feels I should be doing so much more- From poet Amanda Gorman... "Being an artist is about how and why you touch people’s lives, even if it’s one person. Even if that’s yourself, in the process of art-making.” This self portrait is a charcoal drawing titled, "No Filters"

A black and white charcoal drawing of a woman gazing at the viewer

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Jesse Duquette @jesseduquette.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

For Malcolm X, born 100 years ago today

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It's Kentucky Derby Day! So I'm posting "The Final Turn" a pastel painting I did a while back. It's now available at Eastwind Gallery in Orleans. #art #blueskyartist #painting #KentuckyDerby #horseracing #horseart #horses

A pastel painting of a close up view of horses and their jockeys rounding the final turn at the Kentucky Derby

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A little 5x7 graphite drawing of a little sleeping cygnet. I think graphite is my favorite art medium. #birds #birdart #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdwatching #art

A graphite drawing of a sleeping cygnet in soft grays, whites and black, its beak nestled into its fluffy feathered back

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

At the Hands Off protest in Eastham, MA on Cape Cod. About 750 people, lots of honking and thumbs up support from passing cars!

Woman in hat holding small Canadian flag

Man holding sign that says Hands Off our National Parks

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It only works if we all stand up.

An editorial cartoon showing a crowd of people standing up to an evil strongman

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

This is scary as hell if true, but it fits with what we see happening now.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Follow Jesse. Incredible editorial art.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This is pastel painting,from my own reference photo. A momma egret on her nest in a tree in the Cypress Wetlands,Port Royal, SC. 8x10, pastel #birds #birdart #paintings #birdenthusiast #natureart #wildlifeart #blueskybirds #blueskyartists #birdlovers #art

A large white egret stands above her 2 eggs in a nest made of sticks. The background is shades of green leaves

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Do you use the float test? Drop a quarter size bit of your starter in a cup of water. If it floats, it's ready! This is the recipe I used ...and her website has so much info, recipes and videos. Great for beginners. I made delicious pancakes using discard. www.farmhouseonboone.com/beginners-so...

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

My first attempt at making sourdough bread was a great success! Crisp on the outside and soft and springy on the inside. I used heritage wheat from Sunrise Flour Mill. It was a long and sometimes confusing process, but now having done it, the next one will be easier. #sourdough #breadbaking #baking

A round loaf of bread with decorative slashes on the crust

Slices from a loaf of sourdough bread on a cutting board with a bread knife

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today's diplay of arrogance and bullying by Trump and Vance was disgusting. I painted this shortly after Russia invaded. His courage and his seemingly fearless resolve inspired the world. I'm still with him! "Zelenskyy" Watercolor 8x8 #Ukraine #art #watercolor #painting #Zelensky #artist

A portrait painting of Zelenskyy with a determined look. With yellow and blue background

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

"Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” -Rep. John Lewis

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday to John Lewis. Thinking about the man, his courage in the face of injustice, and all he stood for. Boy, we really need to make some Good Trouble, some necessary trouble, before it's too late. Who's with me? John Lewis, Good Trouble, 9x12,charcoal. #JohnLewis #art #drawing

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We have this mounted on a 6 foot pole with a cone shaped squirrel baffle, so they can't climb up. It's not close to any trees or bushes so they cant jump from them onto the feeder

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hah! You just named all the other birds who visited the feeder today. Along with Goldfinches and even a big Northern Flicker! It was a tight fit for him, but not being able to perch on the other feeders he enjoyed the easy landing on this one

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This is what is in the feeder. It's called Mealworm Medley from Harvest Seed & Supply. It contains Black Oil Sunflower Seed, Millet, Safflower Seed, Chipped Sunflower Seed, Striped Sunflower Seed, Peanuts, Dehydrated Mealworms, Milo. They like the suet too.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

My new bird feeder cam. It's been very busy with so many different birds! It records a video any time it sees bird motion. I didn't know that my Bluebirds had returned. Here are Mr & Mrs Bluebird. I love this thing! I have to admit it...I am a Bird Nerd #birds #birdphotography #CapeCod #ornithology

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Northern Flicker. It looks like a painting, but it's a photo I took. Maybe I should make it an actual painting! I love these frequent visits to my suet feeder ❤️ #birds #birdart #nature #woodpecker #NorthernFlicker

A Northern Flicker sits atop a suet feeder, showing ts beautiful colors. The background is soft yellows and orange.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

“I will not give into the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.” ~ Jim Acosta

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We've had quite a long month of frigid weather here on Cape Cod. This herring gull is braving the cold at the Coast Guard Light overlook in Chatham. #birds #birdphotography #seabirds #CapecCod #naturephotography

A seagull perches on a telescopic viewer at the overlook at Chatham Coast Guard light. The sky has striations of blue and yellow overall gray blue inlet

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The colors and patterns of the Northern Flicker are simply beautiful. They visit the suet feeder daily along with other downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers. Chickadees too. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #backyardbirds

A Northern Flicker woodpecker perched on a wire basket containing g suet

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Words to remember today. "When our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds of despair, and when our nights become darker than a thousand midnights,... Let us realize that the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK #resist #heroes

Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. Hands clasped, looking thoughtful

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

This is a charcoal drawing I did a few years ago. Perfectly illustrates the way I'm feeling now, anticipating the next 4 years. It's titled "Good Grief!" #art #drawing #wildlife #politics #resist #animalart

Black and white drawing of a chimpanzee with his hand on his head covering one eye.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Mute swan,graphite. The name “mute” comes from the fact that these swans are not very vocal. But they are very territorial and once they scare off any other birds, they call to each other and flap their wings in celebration - like a swan high-five. #birds #birdart #art #natureart #wildlife #drawing

Graphite Pencil of a swan floating on water with ruffled feathers on its wings.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I do belong to several artist groups on Facebook so it's very likely that I posted it. I also posted it previously on here way back when I started and had few followers. So I thought I'd share it again.

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Both, carbothello pencils for detail

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Mary Lou Foley @mlouarts.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

"Pretty in Pink" pastel, 10x10. No flamingos here on Cape Cod, except one who showed up in Cape Cod Bay last year, probably lost its way in a hurricane. Got us all very excited. #birds #birdart #art #fineart #nature #wildlife

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