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Ecology-inspired art for curious people, multimedia support for scientists, artists, and community advocates. Based in PNW, rooted in Alaska. they/any https://mossystonemedia.carrd.co/

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Kel | Mossy Stone Media @mossystonemedia.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's been quite a busy summer and that's continuing into my favorite season! Come see me at the zine fest at @outsidercomics.com in Fremont this weekend, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at Rose City Comic Con and @geekgirlcon.bsky.social later in the year.

A list of events bordered by drawings. The events are Outsider Comics Zine Fest on August 10 in Seattle, Rose City Comic Con September 5-7 in Portland, and GeekGirlCon November 8-9 in Portland. The drawings include a Douglas squirrel, a bleeding tooth fungus, and a triptych of how a slime mold, flower, and inky cap might change or receive different visitors throughout the day.

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tundragranite.bsky.social @tundragranite.bsky.social · 1d

On the ground reporting from devasted village of Nightmute, from the critical subsistence site of Umkumiut, and Toksook Bay. The brutal storm pushed salt water into many #subsistence fresh water areas. Many areas will have severe subsistence impacts #halong #alaska

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Halong takes heavy toll on Nightmute and seasonal camp at the heart of Nelson Island life

During the storm, wind speeds on the island reached 100 miles per hour and caused massive flooding of low-lying areas, floating homes off their foundations in Nightmute and destroying the subsistence ...

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Nick Bezio @beziostudio.bsky.social · 2d

Starting to fill in blocks of color and working on rendering some bull kelp for a project. #sciart

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Liz Ruskin @lizruskin.bsky.social · 7d

Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools. Conditions are dire.

“We're moving as fast as we can. We know that folks are miserable," incident commander says.

In one town, nearly the entire population is sheltering in the school. Toilets not working. alaskapublic.org/news/environ...

'Miserable': Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools in dire conditions

The state is evacuating the vulnerable and trying to find safe shelter for all. “We're moving as fast as we can,” the incident commander said. “We know that folks are miserable.”

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KP @hagofbolding.bsky.social · 7d

spooky sketch to get this idea out of my head

A bald faced hornet nest, made of layers and layers of papery material, in the rough shape of a skull. A few hornets fly around or perch on its surface.

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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 8d

"Kipnuk isn’t Kipnuk anymore. I pray they evacuate safely." – Kristy Fox, resident of Kipnuk wrote on Facebook after being evacuated by the U.S. Coast Guard with her family.

Roughly 600 people are still sheltering there at the local school and 400 people still in Kwigillingok, as of Tuesday.

Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 8d

In photos: Residents of western Alaska share storm damage of ex-Typhoon Halong, reports Corinne Smith with @alaskabeacon.com

In photos: Residents of western Alaska share storm damage of ex-Typhoon Halong | Alaska Beacon

As morning light hit flooded communities devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong on Sunday, local residents snapped photos of the storm damage across western Alaska communities.

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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 16d

Working on a bloödcheëp shirt. I'm proud of those letters.

A black tshirt design with a bald red cardinal in a circle surrounded by flames, with the word bloodcheep in red death metal style letters above it.

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Kel | Mossy Stone Media @mossystonemedia.bsky.social · 20d

Recently I've been mixing some audio for a project by Shawna Kenney and WHQR. Really enjoying learning about the ecology of the coastal Carolinas. First episode out now! #SciComm

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WHQR Presents ... Wild Things: The Plight of the Black Skimmers

Wild Things is a limited series podcast from WHQR, hosted by writer, journalist, and podcaster Shawna Kenney, focusing on the creatures and critters of Coastal Carolina — and the people who care for t...

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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 20d

Months after losing federal money, the Interior Department has stepped forward with a one-year reprieve for 14 small public broadcasting stations in Alaska.

14 small public broadcasting stations in Alaska will receive one-time grant funds

Months after losing federal money, the Interior Department steps forward with a one-year reprieve. Meanwhile, stations like KUCB in Unalaska are basking in love from afar.

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Prison Journalism Project @prisonjournalism.bsky.social · Sep 22

"Unable to speak English, this petite 75-year-old Korean man was thrown into the American criminal justice system to fend for himself," writes Andrew.

Happiness, Healing and Hot Jook: How I Found My Korean Prison Dad

Destiny intervenes in an Illinois prison and an incarcerated Korean man finds his prison dad to heal his wounded soul.

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Pam Wishbow @pamwishbow.bsky.social · 23d

This was the year I fell in love with salmon and now have a favorite type, I think I'm one step closer to being allowed to claim the PNW as a home

Pam Wishbow @pamwishbow.bsky.social · 23d

Every year I design stuff for the @waywardretreats.bsky.social welcome kit, it's one of the top things I look forward to every year. This time around I got to design a bandana, a funeral kit, and a mug. The retreaters are now outside of cell range so I get to post them. 2025 theme: Exquisite Corpse

illustrated bandana design of the lifecycle of the sockeye salmon

Examples of Illustrated funeral cards and stationary for a kit to properly mourn the projects that never made it

Examples of illustrations, top for a mug design that features ravens carrying poisonous plants. bottom, a close up of a turkey vulture funeral card design

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Sarah Smith - Nature Artwork @doedryadart.bsky.social · Sep 22

Zoomed out view, and a "before" picture. This was actually a rework of an older acrylic painting from 2015 (on right) I gave up on, at the time it seemed too difficult and I didn't like how it was turning out. I went over it all in oils using skills I learned since then.

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Tristan Ducharme @tisoffwork.bsky.social · Sep 21

Night heron looking for an early morning fish 🪶🌿📷

Night heron arching back while standing on branch over water

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Mx Morgan @mxmorgan.com · Sep 21

salmon lifecycle - ink and watercolor, about 4"x4" each, 2025

commission.

compilation of three diamond shaped painting of a salmon at a different life cycle phase. top painting is the salmon fry stage facing right, second is the ocean phase facing left, third is the spawning phase facing right.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · Sep 20

New film follows five years of Alaska Native families seeking justice for murdered loved ones, reports Corinne Smith for the @alaskabeacon.com

New film follows five years of Alaska Native families seeking justice for murdered loved ones | Alaska Beacon

A new documentary film profiles two Alaska Native families as they seek justice for their murdered loved ones.

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Kel | Mossy Stone Media @mossystonemedia.bsky.social · Sep 16

RJ’s classes are really cool and cover a huge swath of topics! Just signed up for my third one at Push/Pull

RJ | Carapace Illustration @carapacestudios.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hey friends, I hate doing this but I am short on rent this month and I could use your help.

This year has been absolute shit for your friendly neighborhood art friends.

Ways I am asking for help:

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RJ | Carapace Illustration @carapacestudios.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hey friends, I hate doing this but I am short on rent this month and I could use your help.

This year has been absolute shit for your friendly neighborhood art friends.

Ways I am asking for help:

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Kel | Mossy Stone Media @mossystonemedia.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thanks for the reminder on the block printing workshop!! Good luck and see you there 🙏

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indui @monstermonger.bsky.social · Sep 11

A dream of the fields
study

a black cat stands in the middle of a path that winds through a brightly lit field.

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j-stclair.bsky.social @j-stclair.bsky.social · Sep 14

Fall In Alaska

The leaves of the fireweed plants are more eye catching in some ways than the stunning purple flowers of summer.

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Neoriceisgood @neoriceisgood.bsky.social · Sep 14

1.000 WATER CREATURES! #pixelart #fish

tons of other seacreatures like crabs and squids

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Liz Butler @lizlagomorph.bsky.social · Sep 13

#SciArtSeptember Day 13: Bottleneck
Wisent herds have been reintroduced to Eurasia and now number in the thousands. All living animals are descended from 12 individuals.
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#SciArt #wisent #wildlife #conservation #sketchbook

A mixed media drawing of a wisent and her nursing calf. The wisent are both shown in shades of brown, with blue extremities.

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Skree Ghoulsen 🔜 LBX 105✨ @breebird33.bsky.social · Sep 13

widdle mushroom goil 🍄‍🟫✨

sketch of a figure with trumpet-shaped fungi for a head stands by some rocks and foliage in a dress, sweater, and shawl, holding a small basket

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citrus sapling 🍋 mcm lnd 2p7 @citrussapling.bsky.social · Sep 11

The patch display with all the new designs!! So happy with how they look together. Shop update will be next week 🤠

A collection of animal themed patches in a display, with designs featuring frogs, cats, birds, fish, and more.

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Kel | Mossy Stone Media @mossystonemedia.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you for all of the love #RCCC2025! The weekend turned around when my prints finally arrived, and I learned a lot for GeekGirlCon in November. Stay tuned for a short Etsy reopening between events!