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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Finished my Columbia Gorge Naturalist Field Course yesterday. I’m so grateful for the experience & knowledge imparted! My capstone was on edible 🍂 mushrooms in the area. I blacked out & have no idea what I said. My fellow naturalists said I should teach a class, so it must not have been too bad 😂

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy fall equinox! Autumn is an exciting time of year for change, of beautiful colors, the sound of rainfall hitting the leaves, & the smell of fresh air on a cool morning. Enjoy it! It’s kind of an exciting time to take inspiration from the land, tbh.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Some folks call me Michelley Morelli The morel mushroom season is starting to heat up! Life has felt so crazy & up in the air lately. I’ll be taking advantage of the season as best I can. PS. Don’t forget to pick up some trash while you’re out foraging, it’s good luck! 😉

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Hi hello. I still exist. 👋 I’m making some Japanese knotweed pickles inspired by @blackforager.bsky.social and @foragerchef.bsky.social My friend and I ran into a lot of invasives/medicinals at one of our morel mushroom foraging spots.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Vernal equinox mode, engage! My heart & soul re-entered my body yesterday. Best menty h day of 2026 🥹 Thankful for the spring awakening every year. A fresh start, a lot of growth & changes. Taking some time to imagine the positive future I want for humanity, so that I can fight to make it real.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Just a few more days to catch “Imagine” at Nanny Goat Gallery. I have a piece in the show! Some really incredible artists participated in this one. I wish I had been able to go see it in person. :)

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Prepping 6x6 panels for Keep It Wild! Art show in White Salmon, WA A portion of proceeds goes to @columbialandtrust 🖤 Affordable original art for an excellent cause! What should I paint?! I trend toward species found in the Columbia River Gorge. Last years paintings for reference 🎨🖼️⤵️ #art

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Got more yarrow, aster, & echinacea seeds planted today. I’m trying multiple methods because my fall sown wildflowers may have been TOO protected from elements this winter. I’m scared it’ll be full of weeds & grass if I don’t fill it up! Here’s a lupine emerging from its winter slumber to say hi. 👋

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

It’s almost time for morels! I’M SO EXCITED! Here’s a mushroom greeting card I made a long time ago now 🤓 #mushrooms #morels #foraging

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

buying into AI

3 panel comic

Panel 1: Blue Guy and Pink Guy.
Pink Guy: Ai will change EVERYTHING. Just give me a Shitload of money
Blue Guy: okey

Panel 2: Blue Guy hands over a massive stack of cash and says “How will it change everything?”

Panel 3: Pink Guy is running away as fast as he can with the money. He says “It’s a secret”

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I just looked at my #garden plans & dang, I’ve got a lot of 🧅 Garlic/garlic chives already out. A mystery allium (2nd pic.) Started chives, shallot, & onion inside! I’m also adding more greens & cabbage this year, in addition to my usual veg. What are you going to grow? #mygarden #growfood

Please ignore my abused houseplant in the background.

Mystery allium. Maybe a leek or a smaller garlic type? I’m tempted to pull one up but I want to give it a little more time. 😅

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Dia VanGunten / Writer @pinkzombierose.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

You’re welcome. Happy day! 😆

Scientists discovered a caterpillar that murders insects and stitches their dismembered body parts onto its back as armor

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Separating onion seeds. The larger ones came apart much easier. Not so sure these small ones are worth the effort. #seedsaving #gardenplanning #growfood

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Voyageurs Wolf Project of Northern Minnesota tags & documents grey wolf ecology & behavior: www.voyageurswolfproject.org The video you see here is confirmatory proof: Wolves. Love. Blueberries. As much as 83% of a wolf's calories in summer months comes from eating berries.

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

If you enjoy my nature and wildlife art pls consider getting a print, sticker or card in one of my shops! This is the slow season and boy is it slower than ever. 🍄🌲🌸🍂✨ My Shop: swordfernstudios.company.site Etsy: swordfernstudios.etsy.com #shopsmall #supportartists #art #naturedecor

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Ready to start seeing these meadow friends again over the next several months. HBU? That painters tape in the earlier stage is to block in a critter. Looking forward to sharing more of the beautiful complexities of our natural world with y'all. #animalart #naturepainting #wildlifeart #frogs

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Quick question! When you think of a wetland habitat, what animals and plants come to mind first? I’m planning my next piece and have ideas, but i’m curious what other folks think lives in a wetland. Here’s some of my wetland-ish art! 😊 #wildlifeart #conservation #conservationart #animalart

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J. BOO!👻ma @broccoliwizard.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

ICYMI: Trans people's IDs in Kansas were revoked overnight. They are: - Unable to drive - Unable to fly - Unable to leave the state on their own - Unable to apply for work - Unable to vote (Kansas has voter ID) - Unable to apply for driver's licenses in *any other state* /1

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hi! Here’s my painting of an alpine meadow titled “Symbiosis” Crafted after observing a favorite meadow in the MHNF in OR. for a couple of seasons. Most of my pieces are a well researched labor of love. Because of AuDHD, I have to be REALLY compelled to follow through! #artsky #animalart #frogart

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Here 4 the MOSS 🌱🌱🌱 + lichens, mushrooms, and long toed salamanders 🍀🦎🍄‍🟫🌱 Sweet hexagon piece from a group show in December. 🖤 #animalart #painting #natureart #artsky #wildlifeart

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

When in doubt, fruit study. Unearthed some ooold (older than me) oil pastels. Trying to not lose my mind while stuck at home. Plus, practicing low stakes creativity is something I’ve been lacking. The constraints of not being able to focus on details is good in this case. 😄👍 #art #artpractice

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Grass widow watercolor painting. I’ve been too sick to go see them. I bet they’re getting going out there though! The last pic is the print in a vintage hand carved frame my mom found at an estate sale out in the country. Isn’t it beautiful?! #watercolor #art #floralart #botanicalart

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I’m now offering free shipping on all US orders over $35 on my Etsy! Hoping to drum up some sales, it’s been extra slow! Hopefully I can get some eyes on my shop. I would be so grateful if you’d check it out & maybe favorite some items to help me get seen by new folks! swordfernstudios.etsy.com

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The stars aligned and I was able to print out some fresh greeting cards! I’ve been running low on this one. Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to not feel like I’m in a depressed burnout state nearly single day. I would make all the art that’s stuck in my head! I need to go on a hike. 😅🥲

Overhead photo looking down on a wood table with a greeting card. I was able to get some fresh cards printed out! Photoshop didn't crash, printer didn't smear the ink, the proofing went well first try. Sounds simple, right? Especially if you've done a task a thousand times before. I swear, if a printer or cricut machine is involved in your process you know what I'm talking about. Epson updates its software every other day.
Now I feel like I can design some new cards. If you have any prints you'd like as a card, Imk!

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Micah @rincewind.run · 19/02/2026

this is why the whole “oh, suffering creates great art” thing is bullshit you know what’s conducive to art? a roof over your head and food on the table you know what isn’t? stressing out over where the fuck the rent money is going to come from

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Some moody shots of The Crow and the Pitcher (plus mushrooms!) My take on one of Aesop's Fables. Created for the Fables Of Time with Poetic Tiger Gallery last November. It still needs to be adopted! The Crow and the Pitcher 9 × 12 inches Acrylic on birch #contemporaryart #crowart #symbolicart

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Sent an original off to its new home & got a small order out today. Fingers crossed we get a wee bit of snow in the next day or two! It’s been so freakishly warm this winter, hoping we can get rid of all the billionaires & turn this good green earth around soon! Anyway, that’s all for now. 😇☺️🤷🏼‍♀️

Sent an original off to its new home & got another order out today. Fingers crossed we get a wee bit of snow in the next day or two!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The Winter Chanterelle Acrylic painting of a cute lil yellowfoot mushroom in a bed of moss, with a moody forest background. I wanna live in this magical forest scene. 🍄‍🟫🥰 #foresttherapy #mushroomart #fungi

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

1/2 Hey pals, my friend is running an Instagram auction to raise money for her dogs surgery. The auction starts today & includes beautiful handmade goods like jewelry, art, ceramics, yarns, & more! Go to @oreandstonecrearions on IG to bid. I donated a framed original mushroom painting! ⬇️

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

If you’ve been to Leach Botanical Garden you’re aware of what a special place it is. I went in January, it was beautiful and peaceful to have that escape, to meander the tranquil grounds right in SE PDX. Please support them! I’m thinking of auctioning off original art to make a nice donation 🖤

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Studio Assistant 1. "Helping" me "cure" my quick sketch. See what happens when I walk away?! I was going to add a fern frond and share it to main. Hopefully he didn't cure it too much. 🥴 #art #artist #sketch #charcoalart #wip #cats #catsofbluesky

Grey cat sitting right on top of my charcoal drawing in progress. Lookin back at me as he enjoys the sun.

Caption: Studio Assistant 1.
"Helping" me "cure" my quick sketch. See what happens when I walk away?! I was going to add a fern frond and share it to main. Hopefully he didn't cure it too much. 🥴

#art #artist #sketch #charcoalart #wip #cats #catsofbluesky

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It’s Superb 🦉 Sunday! Here’s a Pygmy Owl study. These precious pals are ferocious hunters considering their tiny size. Kind of like me 🤷🏼‍♀️ Oddly enough, I was dreaming about owls last night. Maybe it was my cold med induced slumber. Maybe it’s Maybelline. 🤔 #birdart #owlsketch #Superbowl

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Still sick. I didn’t get much done today. I was able to get the new stickers up on my non-Etsy site though! swordfernstudios.company.site

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Sick day. Laaame. Here’s a cute sticker with my art on it 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Taking a stab at pressing some ferns. I was pruning some of the old fronds back and decided to keep some of the less haggard trimmings to repurpose. Went over lightly with an iron. Now smooshing them under a heavy acrylic block with a textbook on top. Fingeys crossed they turn out!

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

What platforms are artists / small biz using as shops these days? I have Etsy, an Ecwid shop, & Squarespace (used as a portfolio.) My main shop is Ecwid, & it’s a pain imo. I’d like to switch to something easier to manage & less clunky. Maybe Square, or add a shop to my squarespace? #smallbusiness

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Michelle F Mitchell | Sword Fern Studios @swordfernstudios.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

New Camassia Quamash sticker! I recall seeing a meadow of camas as a teen & thinking it was lupine. I didn't understand the details, but I knew to take it all in because it was important. Recently added to Etsy, along with 3 other sticker designs. #naturejournal #botanicalstickers #floralart #art

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 03/02/2026