Jess K. Barnett
iwasalicebefore.bsky.social
Jess K. Barnett
@iwasalicebefore.bsky.social
Abstract artist (CCA resident), self-employed copyeditor, husky mom, anti-fascist.
THIS WKND: Pls come see me at @springcitymillstudios Sat & Sun, 11/15-11/16, 11 am-3 pm on Sat and 11 am-4 pm on Sun.

I'm also at CCA Sat, 11/15, 7-10 pm, for the art party and fundraiser.

Please come see new & old worx! #cheltenhamcenterforthearts #springcitymillstudios #pennsylvania #pennart 🎨
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Join me at 2 upcoming events!

@scmillstudios.bsky.social event: 11/15-11/16, 11-4 each day, FREE

CCA event: 11/15, 7-10 pm, tickets $35, free parking

Visit websites & social media for details!

#cheltenhamcenterforthearts #springcitymillstudios #scms #artfestival #artevents #pennsylvaniaarts 🎨
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Reposted by Jess K. Barnett
Toad looked out of his window. “These messy leaves have covered everything,” said Toad.

He took a rake out of the closet. “I will run over to Frog’s house. I will rake all of his leaves. Frog will be very pleased.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Photos from the recent #nokings protest in Philly. On 11/4 I’ll travel to DC to participate in the #refusefascism demonstration.
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Current #wip from my CCA residency. Mixed media (homemade plant ink, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, silicone oil, pastels, watercolor, colored pencils, to name several) #abstractart

Plus, a photo of some really pretty autumn clouds from two days ago.
October 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NEWS! I was selected as a resident artist at Cheltenham Center for the Arts. My residency will include a group show in May 2026. Also, I still have my studio at @scmillstudios.bsky.social through Dec and will participate in the 11/15-16 Holiday Art Festival. cheltenhamarts.org/about-us/res... COME!
September 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Update: some WIPs + me and @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social in Lewes at Raas.
August 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Reposted by Jess K. Barnett
“Bursting”
8” x 8”
Cold wax and oil on panel

#Lines with pops of #orange attempting to contain the energy and #BreakingTheRules🧡

#smArtist #abstractAug #SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #contemporarypainting
August 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just some highlights from the past week. @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social accepted an offer on his townhouse! 🎉. We move Sept 1 (to near University City in Philly).
August 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Yay, go Concord! 👊
Here are some good signs from #goodtrouble day in Concord NH today! 😃

#nokings #resist
July 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reposted by Jess K. Barnett
Thinking about this painting, which I sold a few years ago. The architecture is, partly, reconstructed from imperfect memories of an uncle’s house I often visited growing up. He built it himself, and my favorite room was a “no unattended children allowed” formal sitting room, all in blues.
July 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Reposted by Jess K. Barnett
July 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
One of my favorite #MrShow sketches, and “I’m prideful and honorable of that.” youtu.be/BpWuJxuD5xM?...
Mr. Show with Bob and David - Lifeboat
YouTube video by beadbop
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July 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Yesterday was my birthday! The big 45. 🎉 Plus, a pic of today’s epic garden haul. 🪴
July 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Attn all on SNAP or govt assistance who voted for Dump: Here’s what his bill is doing to you (courtesy of Axios): President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" makes deep cuts to the social safety net — including SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, and health benefits for the poorest Americans.
July 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
One of the best bday gifts I’ve ever received: a #CuddleClones version of my beloved woolly, Kent, which I like to call “Kent II: Electric Boogaloo.” Kent II looks exactly like my Kent! Notice the spots on his nose, blue and brown eyes, & bandana. TYSM, @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social ❤️❤️
June 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Took some photos on my walk tonight and considered creating an art project titled “Desire Path.”

This song paired perfectly with the cadence of my stroll tonight. youtu.be/DGhN2O6Eh6g?...
June 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Happy solstice, and to many more. A few photos from the past 24. ☀️
June 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Today @antiwillitarianism.bsky.social + I celebrated our two-year anniversary. We went to #MissRachelsPantry, our go-to for special occasions. I am so lucky to be with you; I love you and can’t wait to see what the coming year brings. ❤️❤️❤️ @missrachelspantry.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM