Dancing Vulture
@dancingvulture.bsky.social
I like and do a lot of things! Here you'll find:
fiber art - birds - bugs - nature - mountains - rivers - lifting - jiu-jitsu - kitties
fiber art - birds - bugs - nature - mountains - rivers - lifting - jiu-jitsu - kitties
I used to feel like I should be secretive about my processes, but now I take the same over sharing, excited stance as I do with my science job. Ask me anything!
Always happy to answer questions (I have quite a few process videos on my insta as well)
The main one I get is what I use; Watercolors, microns, and white acrylic for the most part. Almost 100% of my art is traditional.
The main one I get is what I use; Watercolors, microns, and white acrylic for the most part. Almost 100% of my art is traditional.
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
December 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I used to feel like I should be secretive about my processes, but now I take the same over sharing, excited stance as I do with my science job. Ask me anything!
Excited to be in talks of becoming the new compiler for my favorite local Christmas Bird Count... Not sure if I'll be the top guy or part of a group, but it sounds fun!
I love our local CBCs. I participate in 2 every year with my dad and brother and I prefer them over actual Christmas ngl
I love our local CBCs. I participate in 2 every year with my dad and brother and I prefer them over actual Christmas ngl
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Excited to be in talks of becoming the new compiler for my favorite local Christmas Bird Count... Not sure if I'll be the top guy or part of a group, but it sounds fun!
I love our local CBCs. I participate in 2 every year with my dad and brother and I prefer them over actual Christmas ngl
I love our local CBCs. I participate in 2 every year with my dad and brother and I prefer them over actual Christmas ngl
How am I supposed to drag myself to the gym after work when the sun clocks out an hour before I do?
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
How am I supposed to drag myself to the gym after work when the sun clocks out an hour before I do?
I'm happy for people who had this experience. My Christmases looked beautiful but were incredibly stressful as far back as I can remember. I much prefer my tiny tree, kitty stockings, and escaping to the mountains for the actual holiday. STILL unlearning things tied to this season.
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I'm happy for people who had this experience. My Christmases looked beautiful but were incredibly stressful as far back as I can remember. I much prefer my tiny tree, kitty stockings, and escaping to the mountains for the actual holiday. STILL unlearning things tied to this season.
You guys see those $800 Prada brooches?
I couldn't stop thinking about how silly they are (here's some single crochet on a safety pin, gimme money). Obviously had to make my own. Needle-felted turkey vulture head and tiny key for charms, because I said so.
I couldn't stop thinking about how silly they are (here's some single crochet on a safety pin, gimme money). Obviously had to make my own. Needle-felted turkey vulture head and tiny key for charms, because I said so.
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
You guys see those $800 Prada brooches?
I couldn't stop thinking about how silly they are (here's some single crochet on a safety pin, gimme money). Obviously had to make my own. Needle-felted turkey vulture head and tiny key for charms, because I said so.
I couldn't stop thinking about how silly they are (here's some single crochet on a safety pin, gimme money). Obviously had to make my own. Needle-felted turkey vulture head and tiny key for charms, because I said so.
Describe your cat's personality with one photo
(Opal and Bobo)
(Opal and Bobo)
November 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Describe your cat's personality with one photo
(Opal and Bobo)
(Opal and Bobo)
I am Far Too Broke for buying stuff right now. I also am struggling with some pain issues so I can't take custom orders. Weemp womp.
You can buy art from me though if you want! I also have a book out and have a few copies on hand if you want one. No pressure tho
linktr.ee/dancingvultu...
You can buy art from me though if you want! I also have a book out and have a few copies on hand if you want one. No pressure tho
linktr.ee/dancingvultu...
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Melissa Benzinger McGlynn - Wildlife Fiber Art - Author of "To Open a Mind's Eye" - Wildlife Biologist
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I am Far Too Broke for buying stuff right now. I also am struggling with some pain issues so I can't take custom orders. Weemp womp.
You can buy art from me though if you want! I also have a book out and have a few copies on hand if you want one. No pressure tho
linktr.ee/dancingvultu...
You can buy art from me though if you want! I also have a book out and have a few copies on hand if you want one. No pressure tho
linktr.ee/dancingvultu...
Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild:
- California Condor
- Periodical Cicada
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Short-eared Owl
- Blanding's Turtle
- California Condor
- Periodical Cicada
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Short-eared Owl
- Blanding's Turtle
Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild:
- Tufted Puffin
- Orca
- Tanuki
- Moray eel
- Peregrin Falcon
- Tufted Puffin
- Orca
- Tanuki
- Moray eel
- Peregrin Falcon
Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild:
Coyote
American Kestrel (eating a sparrow)
Red fox
Turkey vulture (kettling above!)
Coyote
American Kestrel (eating a sparrow)
Red fox
Turkey vulture (kettling above!)
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild:
- California Condor
- Periodical Cicada
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Short-eared Owl
- Blanding's Turtle
- California Condor
- Periodical Cicada
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Short-eared Owl
- Blanding's Turtle
Finally finished the right panel (just have to sew in the ends)! The big back piece is next... The real struggle will be to not overdo it and hurt myself again lolll
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Finally finished the right panel (just have to sew in the ends)! The big back piece is next... The real struggle will be to not overdo it and hurt myself again lolll
Tendinitis is really bumming me out, basically can't do anything.
Tomorrow is another day...
Tomorrow is another day...
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Tendinitis is really bumming me out, basically can't do anything.
Tomorrow is another day...
Tomorrow is another day...
This project... I actually got too into it and gave myself some minor crochet elbow 😅 So I have to take the week without crocheting and then be very mindful about breaks and not overdoing it! Why must crochet be so addicting and yet so repetitive motion injury inducing...
Pattern by Biyabimi !
Pattern by Biyabimi !
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This project... I actually got too into it and gave myself some minor crochet elbow 😅 So I have to take the week without crocheting and then be very mindful about breaks and not overdoing it! Why must crochet be so addicting and yet so repetitive motion injury inducing...
Pattern by Biyabimi !
Pattern by Biyabimi !
Art show last night was a blast! The quality of work was excellent, got to chat with folks I hadn't seen in forever, and overall just a super fun time. I hope they do more group shows!
For any Pocono people, this show is at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center and will be up for the rest of the year!
For any Pocono people, this show is at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center and will be up for the rest of the year!
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Art show last night was a blast! The quality of work was excellent, got to chat with folks I hadn't seen in forever, and overall just a super fun time. I hope they do more group shows!
For any Pocono people, this show is at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center and will be up for the rest of the year!
For any Pocono people, this show is at the Brodhead Creek Heritage Center and will be up for the rest of the year!
It's so weird to have winter activities I actually look forward to while also having seasonal depression lol
Energy please come back
Energy please come back
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It's so weird to have winter activities I actually look forward to while also having seasonal depression lol
Energy please come back
Energy please come back
Welp, back to work. For how stupid that was, I'm grateful for all the time I was able to spend making art!! I finished 5 projects, my witch hat, darned my socks, and started my first crochet piece of clothing. I really needed that.
Gonna doy best to keep the art momentum going.
Gonna doy best to keep the art momentum going.
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Welp, back to work. For how stupid that was, I'm grateful for all the time I was able to spend making art!! I finished 5 projects, my witch hat, darned my socks, and started my first crochet piece of clothing. I really needed that.
Gonna doy best to keep the art momentum going.
Gonna doy best to keep the art momentum going.
Bird art you say 👀
These are just pieces I completed this year, but I have so much gotdang bird art it'd make your head spin! 😆
This is fun to look at. I think I created more work this year than the previous 5 combined ♥️
These are just pieces I completed this year, but I have so much gotdang bird art it'd make your head spin! 😆
This is fun to look at. I think I created more work this year than the previous 5 combined ♥️
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Bird art you say 👀
These are just pieces I completed this year, but I have so much gotdang bird art it'd make your head spin! 😆
This is fun to look at. I think I created more work this year than the previous 5 combined ♥️
These are just pieces I completed this year, but I have so much gotdang bird art it'd make your head spin! 😆
This is fun to look at. I think I created more work this year than the previous 5 combined ♥️
I've never heard of InvertFest before but it looks so cool! Just submitted my big boy, Cronus. Hope he makes the cut!
I made Cronus for a call for art back in 2014-2015. The place closed submissions the day before I finished him due to the influx of art, so he's lived in my stairwell ever since!
I made Cronus for a call for art back in 2014-2015. The place closed submissions the day before I finished him due to the influx of art, so he's lived in my stairwell ever since!
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I've never heard of InvertFest before but it looks so cool! Just submitted my big boy, Cronus. Hope he makes the cut!
I made Cronus for a call for art back in 2014-2015. The place closed submissions the day before I finished him due to the influx of art, so he's lived in my stairwell ever since!
I made Cronus for a call for art back in 2014-2015. The place closed submissions the day before I finished him due to the influx of art, so he's lived in my stairwell ever since!
Reposted by Dancing Vulture
#InverteFest season is almost here, which means it's time to submit your bug & slug art! The form closes at 100 entries.
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#InverteFest season is almost here, which means it's time to submit your bug & slug art! The form closes at 100 entries.
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
Find more info, download past art book, and submit here:
invertefest.com/#artbook
I finished my barred owl fledglings last week and just dropped them off for a local art show this morning ♥️ I haven't shown my work in person since May. I'm really excited to get out there for this nature-themed show!
Opening reception Friday November 14!
Opening reception Friday November 14!
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I finished my barred owl fledglings last week and just dropped them off for a local art show this morning ♥️ I haven't shown my work in person since May. I'm really excited to get out there for this nature-themed show!
Opening reception Friday November 14!
Opening reception Friday November 14!
I guess this would be a good time to toss out there that I do have a lil shop and there's work in there for anyone interested! I mostly needle-felt small bird soft sculptures, but there's other pieces in there too ♥️
dancingvulturedesigns.square.site
dancingvulturedesigns.square.site
dancingvulturedesigns.square.site
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I guess this would be a good time to toss out there that I do have a lil shop and there's work in there for anyone interested! I mostly needle-felt small bird soft sculptures, but there's other pieces in there too ♥️
dancingvulturedesigns.square.site
dancingvulturedesigns.square.site
I have been on the constant verge of opening up for commissions for the past month and a half, but I KNOW the moment I do, the govt will open back up and I won't have time to do them. I can just feel it lol.
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have been on the constant verge of opening up for commissions for the past month and a half, but I KNOW the moment I do, the govt will open back up and I won't have time to do them. I can just feel it lol.
Just finished my brother's Xmas gift. I'll explain in a thread below, but it's a little American Dipper paddling an inflatable kayak 😆 I couldn't get the idea out of my head, so here he is! Totally needle-felted and so small!
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Just finished my brother's Xmas gift. I'll explain in a thread below, but it's a little American Dipper paddling an inflatable kayak 😆 I couldn't get the idea out of my head, so here he is! Totally needle-felted and so small!
My favorite fuzzy Halloween socks are pretty beat up with holes in the bottom. Figured I'd practice darning with embroidery floss and see how it holds up!
Not the cleanest but I've learned a lot and I love the way the woven embroidery floss looks.
If it doesn't work out, they'll be used as stuffing.
Not the cleanest but I've learned a lot and I love the way the woven embroidery floss looks.
If it doesn't work out, they'll be used as stuffing.
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My favorite fuzzy Halloween socks are pretty beat up with holes in the bottom. Figured I'd practice darning with embroidery floss and see how it holds up!
Not the cleanest but I've learned a lot and I love the way the woven embroidery floss looks.
If it doesn't work out, they'll be used as stuffing.
Not the cleanest but I've learned a lot and I love the way the woven embroidery floss looks.
If it doesn't work out, they'll be used as stuffing.
Flu shot got me feeling like doodoo but it's better than getting the actual flu! Resting today under strict Opal supervision.
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Flu shot got me feeling like doodoo but it's better than getting the actual flu! Resting today under strict Opal supervision.
Finished my dad's Xmas present the other day- a red-breasted nuthatch! These guys are so adorable, I always love to see em!
We love our winter migrants, they tell us that the Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon ♥️
We love our winter migrants, they tell us that the Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon ♥️
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Finished my dad's Xmas present the other day- a red-breasted nuthatch! These guys are so adorable, I always love to see em!
We love our winter migrants, they tell us that the Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon ♥️
We love our winter migrants, they tell us that the Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon ♥️
Nothing like climbing in the Gunks to get the adrenaline going! I repelled myself for the first time today and have never been that terrified in my life, but I did it! I need a nap!!!
Also for those who don't know, I am TERRIFIED of heights, but the view from the top was incredible ❤️
Also for those who don't know, I am TERRIFIED of heights, but the view from the top was incredible ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Nothing like climbing in the Gunks to get the adrenaline going! I repelled myself for the first time today and have never been that terrified in my life, but I did it! I need a nap!!!
Also for those who don't know, I am TERRIFIED of heights, but the view from the top was incredible ❤️
Also for those who don't know, I am TERRIFIED of heights, but the view from the top was incredible ❤️