Cath S
@cathsheard.bsky.social
Work in local govt. Widow, artist, partner. Living my best life despite tricky health! Well vaxxed.
Trying to capture the general shape the lone Quail that thinks he’s a chook.
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Trying to capture the general shape the lone Quail that thinks he’s a chook.
Lunch with friends in a very remote location. Alan’s gone with owner to look at recent work they’ve been doing. I’m sitting & drawing.
There’s 2 houses, 2 granny flats, bunk room, hunting lodge, 2 hunting huts, bee hives, dozens of chickens, deer, cows, goats etc. Just magic.
There’s 2 houses, 2 granny flats, bunk room, hunting lodge, 2 hunting huts, bee hives, dozens of chickens, deer, cows, goats etc. Just magic.
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Lunch with friends in a very remote location. Alan’s gone with owner to look at recent work they’ve been doing. I’m sitting & drawing.
There’s 2 houses, 2 granny flats, bunk room, hunting lodge, 2 hunting huts, bee hives, dozens of chickens, deer, cows, goats etc. Just magic.
There’s 2 houses, 2 granny flats, bunk room, hunting lodge, 2 hunting huts, bee hives, dozens of chickens, deer, cows, goats etc. Just magic.
The flowers are doing their thing.
February 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The flowers are doing their thing.
I’m fine but today has been a shit show.
Alan’s daughter is being a complete bitch to ppl post surgery.
Emergency closure of one of my libraries bc of asbestos scare.
Missed out at last minute hurdle on grazing block we wanted to buy. (Shh Rowan!)
Alan spilt iced coffee on our iced buns.
SIGH
Alan’s daughter is being a complete bitch to ppl post surgery.
Emergency closure of one of my libraries bc of asbestos scare.
Missed out at last minute hurdle on grazing block we wanted to buy. (Shh Rowan!)
Alan spilt iced coffee on our iced buns.
SIGH
a dumpster is on fire in a flooded area with the words everything 's fine below it .
ALT: a dumpster is on fire in a flooded area with the words everything 's fine below it .
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February 13, 2026 at 8:17 AM
I’m fine but today has been a shit show.
Alan’s daughter is being a complete bitch to ppl post surgery.
Emergency closure of one of my libraries bc of asbestos scare.
Missed out at last minute hurdle on grazing block we wanted to buy. (Shh Rowan!)
Alan spilt iced coffee on our iced buns.
SIGH
Alan’s daughter is being a complete bitch to ppl post surgery.
Emergency closure of one of my libraries bc of asbestos scare.
Missed out at last minute hurdle on grazing block we wanted to buy. (Shh Rowan!)
Alan spilt iced coffee on our iced buns.
SIGH
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Well worth 60 seconds of your time! 😂😂
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Well worth 60 seconds of your time! 😂😂
I’m not much of a fruit eater but I love Flattos. They’re only in the shops for a relatively short time. So good 🤤
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I’m not much of a fruit eater but I love Flattos. They’re only in the shops for a relatively short time. So good 🤤
Think I’m too tired and strung out - every comment on my last post brings more tears. Might put myself to bed!
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Think I’m too tired and strung out - every comment on my last post brings more tears. Might put myself to bed!
Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
I just read someone’s handle too quickly and thought was Mother of Meeps and now my eyes are watering. I miss her and know I’m not the only one.
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
I just read someone’s handle too quickly and thought was Mother of Meeps and now my eyes are watering. I miss her and know I’m not the only one.
I can hear noises in the kitchen. Will it be veges or noodles? #AlanCooks
February 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM
I can hear noises in the kitchen. Will it be veges or noodles? #AlanCooks
I want to cry. Alan’s daughter needs more support post brain surgery than she’d said. I’m NOT surprised. Being super independent doesn’t always work.
So, now juggling family dynamics, his time, my work, blah blah.
Ffs. 3 months since Tony died & going to be neck deep in more medical shit.
So, now juggling family dynamics, his time, my work, blah blah.
Ffs. 3 months since Tony died & going to be neck deep in more medical shit.
February 11, 2026 at 5:40 AM
I want to cry. Alan’s daughter needs more support post brain surgery than she’d said. I’m NOT surprised. Being super independent doesn’t always work.
So, now juggling family dynamics, his time, my work, blah blah.
Ffs. 3 months since Tony died & going to be neck deep in more medical shit.
So, now juggling family dynamics, his time, my work, blah blah.
Ffs. 3 months since Tony died & going to be neck deep in more medical shit.
Alan just got home. Checks the duck (so that’s what it is) in the slow cooker.
Looks at the pots of veges I’ve prepped & says - I was going to have noodles with it.
I’ve suggested the vege will keep for tomorrow night. Clearly noodle starved 😂
#AlanCooks
Looks at the pots of veges I’ve prepped & says - I was going to have noodles with it.
I’ve suggested the vege will keep for tomorrow night. Clearly noodle starved 😂
#AlanCooks
a bowl of noodles is being stirred by a pair of tongs
ALT: a bowl of noodles is being stirred by a pair of tongs
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February 11, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Alan just got home. Checks the duck (so that’s what it is) in the slow cooker.
Looks at the pots of veges I’ve prepped & says - I was going to have noodles with it.
I’ve suggested the vege will keep for tomorrow night. Clearly noodle starved 😂
#AlanCooks
Looks at the pots of veges I’ve prepped & says - I was going to have noodles with it.
I’ve suggested the vege will keep for tomorrow night. Clearly noodle starved 😂
#AlanCooks
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First tee of 2026 and it's a BANGER: Trees Please, feat. seven Aotearoa native tree species in a three-colour screenprint of verdant greens, plus painstakingly hand-lettered text (nearly killed me ngl).
Pre-order open: please do pre-order to help gauge demand and secure your size: pepperraccoon.com
Pre-order open: please do pre-order to help gauge demand and secure your size: pepperraccoon.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:57 AM
First tee of 2026 and it's a BANGER: Trees Please, feat. seven Aotearoa native tree species in a three-colour screenprint of verdant greens, plus painstakingly hand-lettered text (nearly killed me ngl).
Pre-order open: please do pre-order to help gauge demand and secure your size: pepperraccoon.com
Pre-order open: please do pre-order to help gauge demand and secure your size: pepperraccoon.com
My paint water is two white ceramic jars from a gold coin type shop. I remember when I bought them saying they look so lovely, I’ll wash my brushes & change the water every time I stop painting.
For the jury - exhibit A. 😖
For the jury - exhibit A. 😖
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
My paint water is two white ceramic jars from a gold coin type shop. I remember when I bought them saying they look so lovely, I’ll wash my brushes & change the water every time I stop painting.
For the jury - exhibit A. 😖
For the jury - exhibit A. 😖
I tend come home, sit & chat then end up cast for evening so no meal prep, too little art time.
Alan’s working, had put meat in slow cooker, so thought ok just do it.
I’ve prepared veges, prepped 3 breakfasts, washed dress I spilt lunch on. 30 minutes & it’s sorted.
Why do I put it off 😂
Alan’s working, had put meat in slow cooker, so thought ok just do it.
I’ve prepared veges, prepped 3 breakfasts, washed dress I spilt lunch on. 30 minutes & it’s sorted.
Why do I put it off 😂
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
I tend come home, sit & chat then end up cast for evening so no meal prep, too little art time.
Alan’s working, had put meat in slow cooker, so thought ok just do it.
I’ve prepared veges, prepped 3 breakfasts, washed dress I spilt lunch on. 30 minutes & it’s sorted.
Why do I put it off 😂
Alan’s working, had put meat in slow cooker, so thought ok just do it.
I’ve prepared veges, prepped 3 breakfasts, washed dress I spilt lunch on. 30 minutes & it’s sorted.
Why do I put it off 😂
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any artists who have done emerald city comic con before, how many of each print design do you typically bring? and how many of each size (postcard vs medium vs large print)? thanks!!!
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
any artists who have done emerald city comic con before, how many of each print design do you typically bring? and how many of each size (postcard vs medium vs large print)? thanks!!!
Got to laugh.
At park eating lunch. People on PD gardening nearby & woman’s yelling at roster for being noisy. So he calls back, & so on.
Voice sounds familiar so I look over. One of my library customers. Raises an eyebrow at me in greeting & saunters off.
At park eating lunch. People on PD gardening nearby & woman’s yelling at roster for being noisy. So he calls back, & so on.
Voice sounds familiar so I look over. One of my library customers. Raises an eyebrow at me in greeting & saunters off.
February 10, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Got to laugh.
At park eating lunch. People on PD gardening nearby & woman’s yelling at roster for being noisy. So he calls back, & so on.
Voice sounds familiar so I look over. One of my library customers. Raises an eyebrow at me in greeting & saunters off.
At park eating lunch. People on PD gardening nearby & woman’s yelling at roster for being noisy. So he calls back, & so on.
Voice sounds familiar so I look over. One of my library customers. Raises an eyebrow at me in greeting & saunters off.
I need a responsible adult to prep my breakfast please. I’m currently cast in the lazyboy.
a man is sitting in a chair with his feet up and eating a hamburger
ALT: a man is sitting in a chair with his feet up and eating a hamburger
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February 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I need a responsible adult to prep my breakfast please. I’m currently cast in the lazyboy.
Correction. The venison mince has, and I quote, “maybe too much Vegemite in it”. #AlanCooks
Tonight’s dinner is unflavoured venison mince, boiled cabbage and wraps. I’m very unsure about this. #AlanCooks
February 10, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Correction. The venison mince has, and I quote, “maybe too much Vegemite in it”. #AlanCooks
I watch a lot of art process videos. I’m seeing more & more artists do the “influencer waving their fingers over the journal/desk/materials” before their start. Why? It’s so unnecessary.
a man with a beard is smiling in front of a cubicle with a sign on the wall that says " priority "
ALT: a man with a beard is smiling in front of a cubicle with a sign on the wall that says " priority "
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February 10, 2026 at 6:05 AM
I watch a lot of art process videos. I’m seeing more & more artists do the “influencer waving their fingers over the journal/desk/materials” before their start. Why? It’s so unnecessary.
Tonight’s dinner is unflavoured venison mince, boiled cabbage and wraps. I’m very unsure about this. #AlanCooks
February 10, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Tonight’s dinner is unflavoured venison mince, boiled cabbage and wraps. I’m very unsure about this. #AlanCooks
Alan’s daughter is through her brain surgery & waking up. Now we wait to see how she is. Glad we’re over the first hurdle.
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Alan’s daughter is through her brain surgery & waking up. Now we wait to see how she is. Glad we’re over the first hurdle.
Alan’s daughter is having a 6-hour brain surgery today. There’s some risk to her memory so it’s a long day, and a long week.
Her sister is with her - she and Alan will swap over in a week when she needs less personal care.
Her sister is with her - she and Alan will swap over in a week when she needs less personal care.
February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Alan’s daughter is having a 6-hour brain surgery today. There’s some risk to her memory so it’s a long day, and a long week.
Her sister is with her - she and Alan will swap over in a week when she needs less personal care.
Her sister is with her - she and Alan will swap over in a week when she needs less personal care.
35 years since Dad died suddenly at 65. He was an old style grocer, Lion, gardener, hunter. Had been in the Navy.
The first anniversary without Tony.
The first anniversary without Tony.
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
35 years since Dad died suddenly at 65. He was an old style grocer, Lion, gardener, hunter. Had been in the Navy.
The first anniversary without Tony.
The first anniversary without Tony.
I’ve spent a quiet day with my art journal, as I realised I was a bit overwhelmed. Just mark making, outline shapes etc. Here’s a before and after…
February 8, 2026 at 7:27 AM
I’ve spent a quiet day with my art journal, as I realised I was a bit overwhelmed. Just mark making, outline shapes etc. Here’s a before and after…