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Let’s make Halloween pumpkins! #halloween #halloweencrafts

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 3d

Using "Monster Mash" for this short, I have to mention (because it's one of very few "famous people" stories I have) that my Dad was friends with Bobby Pickett when they were kids. youtube.com/shorts/QJYPT...

Creating a large abstract artwork: Part 1. #abstractart

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 3d

Making a great big abstract painting with texture paste over a thrifted canvas. youtube.com/shorts/hCuCC...

Acrylic Painting: Flowers and Stars

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 4d

Sometimes, what you do to make a puppet work looks really crazy.

A plastic skull with a metal spring screwed into the jaw.

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 5d

I’ll check out the candidates. I’ll admit I only use MetaFilter to do the holiday gift exchange these days.

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 5d

My Mom has been in the process of this for years. It really does take a long time to rid a house of a lifetime of things, even if you're aggressive about it, without renting a series of dumpsters.

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 6d

More painting along with me. I've just been experimenting with setting up a camera when I paint...I have to work on a better camera angle, lighting, and placement. But still, if you have a few minutes, check it out and leave a comment, if you can! youtu.be/EkackeKe2Zk?...

Free art! Leaving my paintings to be found on a fall morning. #freeart #artdrop

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve never watched a minute of any of the Godfather movies. I know they’re masterpieces, but that type of film has never been my thing.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 7d

Inspired by a post I just saw in which someone admitted they hadn’t seen a single episode of Friends nor the film Love Actually… what cultural hole do you have that’s a bit weird for your generation?

I’ll go first: I haven’t seen Dirty Dancing.

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Birthday, fabulous!!

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 7d

Hiding another painting, this time along my way to the farmers' market. youtube.com/shorts/hBbrH...

Acrylic Painting: Purple Sky Blue Waves

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 7d

I made little pumpkins for my little ghosts to wear on their heads, and now they're perfect.

Two tiny ghost sculptures with pumpkins on their heads.

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 7d

Painting some abstract landscapes and sharing the process. This is a painting of purple clouds over crashing blue waves. I'm trying to get my channel going again, so if you're feeling generous, hop over to YouTube and leave a comment there. youtu.be/fUM3wSm7AaA?...

Framed Night Sky Painting (single painting)

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 8d

I've been painting a lot, so I've restocked a bunch of these, one of my bestsellers. xingcat.bigcartel.com/product/fram...

Acrylic painting of an abstract night sky scene. Each work is hand-painted and framed in a 6"x6" matted frame.

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 9d

Morning walk. Art inspiration: graffiti. youtube.com/shorts/PPVs6...

Art inspiration: graffiti/street art. #artinspiration #graffiti

Fall Sunset Cards (set of 2)

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 9d

I posted on Facebook a photo of some cards I made, and I said I'm prepping for art fairs, but they're also available on my website, and a friend asked when the art fairs were, because she'd like to buy my cards, which are also ON MY WEBSITE, and...well, I guess I'll sell them in November.

Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 9d

Available for purchase: xingcat.bigcartel.com/product/fall...

Hand-painted greeting cards featuring a sunset sky and fall trees. Set of 2.

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Xingcat @xingcat.bsky.social · 9d

I have no idea why I decided to re-start my YouTube channel after 6 years, but it's been fun re-learning how to edit videos. Paint an autumn card along with me! youtu.be/TeYZSmVP3o0?...

Paint an Autumn Card with Me