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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist

@maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social

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Artist who depicts human emotions through corvids and foxes. Deep thoughts that can take one down textured acrylic and ink rabbit holes. www.maryjeanruhnke.com

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you very much!!

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · 3d

It sure does - so glad it was as juried in.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · 3d

I traveled to see my painting “The Weight of Your Stillness” hang in a museum — the lone crow among bright landscapes, holding space for grief in a room full of life.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Sep 13

For people who adore crows - six crow babies hatched and are on my website! www.MaryJeanRuhnke.com

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Let’s see what constellations we can find,” thought Fox.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Aug 28

Bringing in some night pollinators among the huge white detura blooms.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 LIMITED EDITION DROP 🚨
The next 10 orders will receive a FREE 9”x7” print of “Fall Dreaming” — professionally printed on Fine Art Velvet paper, signed and numbered by me. 🍂✨

This piece has never been released as a print. Buy any item from my website or Meta Shop to qualify.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jul 23

The best thing to do after finishing a painting is to sit with it.

I watch the paint dry—literally & mentally.

In that stillness, the piece starts to speak.
Colors settle. Shapes shift meaning.
What felt finished starts to feel open again.

That’s where new ideas live—in the pause.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jul 9

A special request came in for an exclusive limited edition run of prints for Flying Horse Gallery in Sisters, Oregon of “Moonlight Mischief”. Only ten 16”x20” prints will be available. $240 each. I’m embellishing them with variegated gold metal leaf.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 20

The protective powers of a mother are on full display in “I’ll Shelter You”. #motherhood #arttherapy #fox #foxpainting

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 20

So peaceful. Looks like it will turn out splendid.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 20

I fluctuate between small and large works. I really don’t have a go-to size. My brain gets bored so changing sizes helps keep me interested. Sometimes the small ones inspire larger versions. These are a few of my latest small works.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 12

Subtle rainbow of colors in this adorable fox pup.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 5

I’m one of the 55 artists who have been selected for A Vision of Nature: American Women Artists exhibition at the National Sporting Library & Museum in Virginia starting October 3, 2025. 55 exceptional works were chosen out of 531 impressive entries.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thoughts of my children, taking a summer trip, and being fearless have been coming through in my latest small works.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · May 20

“I’ll just be in your shadow,” said Kit.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 30

New items are now available on my website! I’m also running a collector promotion - buy 2 get a 3rd free through the month of May. Applies to all items.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 28

I’ve had to force myself to become a day creator. It’s been better for my family and health.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 28

The melody to his song did come through my head as I wrote it.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you!

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you for enjoying the details.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 28

Great advice - I just did as I didn’t think this app allowed it. Thank you for connecting with me through my creations.

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 27

“The Weight Of Your Stillness” - a moment suspended in grief — a crow grieving the loss of its mate, unable to move forward from the place where its body rests. Devoted, the crow longs for time to stop. The stillness is heavy, the future seems blank.

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Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 27

Thank you!!

Mary Jean Ruhnke Artist @maryjeanruhnkeart.bsky.social · Apr 27

It was a healthy way to channel my grief. Thank you for seeing the care I placed into it.