Terry
@artcoffeewords.bsky.social
Artist, History Enthusiast. Liberal. Degrees in graphic design and history/polisci. Trying to bring it all together.
I am still working on teaching the kitten about staying away from my palette while I paint. I think I have a system set up to keep her safe and clean. Today I did manage to paint this cupcake still life underpainting.
August 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I am still working on teaching the kitten about staying away from my palette while I paint. I think I have a system set up to keep her safe and clean. Today I did manage to paint this cupcake still life underpainting.
Still too shiny to get a good photo. Everything dries so slowly in this humidity. Fantasy Peonies 16x20 oil on canvas.
August 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Still too shiny to get a good photo. Everything dries so slowly in this humidity. Fantasy Peonies 16x20 oil on canvas.
Nesta has wings. She loves wearing stuff. Took to a harness immediately. Trying to not buy her all of the Halloween costumes too early since she is growing so fast. #catsofbluesky
August 28, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Nesta has wings. She loves wearing stuff. Took to a harness immediately. Trying to not buy her all of the Halloween costumes too early since she is growing so fast. #catsofbluesky
I am changing my username here. Anonymity hasn't been a big concern for me but lately I have felt the need for a little buffer between me and some conservative family. The "new" name is one I used for 20+ years but the people I want to avoid are not savvy enough to search beyond a real name.
August 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I am changing my username here. Anonymity hasn't been a big concern for me but lately I have felt the need for a little buffer between me and some conservative family. The "new" name is one I used for 20+ years but the people I want to avoid are not savvy enough to search beyond a real name.
Tried using alcohol marker for under painting a couple of small acrylic paintings. I have seen a couple of YouTubers do this and it seemed like something worth trying. Used browns and greys on the shrooms and did a straight grisaille on the teacup flowers. #artsky
August 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tried using alcohol marker for under painting a couple of small acrylic paintings. I have seen a couple of YouTubers do this and it seemed like something worth trying. Used browns and greys on the shrooms and did a straight grisaille on the teacup flowers. #artsky
We adopted a new kitten this weekend 🐈⬛ ca. She is 4 months old and the most affectionate and cuddly cat I have ever met. her name is Nesta. Expect to see her quite a bit. #catsky
August 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We adopted a new kitten this weekend 🐈⬛ ca. She is 4 months old and the most affectionate and cuddly cat I have ever met. her name is Nesta. Expect to see her quite a bit. #catsky
My husband surprised me with a set of gouache paints which I don't have much (any) experience with but had mentioned wanting to try. Used them to paint this tulip in a sketchbook. Finished it with watercolor pencil for more depth. #sketchbook #artsky #art #gouache
August 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My husband surprised me with a set of gouache paints which I don't have much (any) experience with but had mentioned wanting to try. Used them to paint this tulip in a sketchbook. Finished it with watercolor pencil for more depth. #sketchbook #artsky #art #gouache
Today's adventures in finishing projects. A little painting of mushrooms in acrylic on canvas. And a figurine of the Meowscular Chef palico from Monster Hunter (sculpt by NomNom Fugures). Now I need to clean my studio. #painting #art #3Dprinting #minipainting
August 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Today's adventures in finishing projects. A little painting of mushrooms in acrylic on canvas. And a figurine of the Meowscular Chef palico from Monster Hunter (sculpt by NomNom Fugures). Now I need to clean my studio. #painting #art #3Dprinting #minipainting
After some serious soul searching I realized I am not enjoying sewing at this stage in my life. With everything happening in the sewing business world it is discouraging. I don't want to spend tons of time sourcing all of my materials online and I don't enjoy upcycling. So I made some big changes.
August 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
After some serious soul searching I realized I am not enjoying sewing at this stage in my life. With everything happening in the sewing business world it is discouraging. I don't want to spend tons of time sourcing all of my materials online and I don't enjoy upcycling. So I made some big changes.
I took a break from sewing for a couple of months. During my "sewing break" I finished three more nightgowns and pieced and basted a quilt. Clearly, I am terrible at taking breaks. Next week I am going to start free motion quilting the quilt.
June 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I took a break from sewing for a couple of months. During my "sewing break" I finished three more nightgowns and pieced and basted a quilt. Clearly, I am terrible at taking breaks. Next week I am going to start free motion quilting the quilt.
I just turned my replies back to "everyone." I restricted them because I was getting a lot of weird spammy shit. But that reduced good interaction too. So we will see what happens.
March 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I just turned my replies back to "everyone." I restricted them because I was getting a lot of weird spammy shit. But that reduced good interaction too. So we will see what happens.
It has been a weird sewing week. Went to a local guild quilt show on Saturday. It was nice. Quaint. Bought a mini quilt frame at a local shop and was told "quilting should not be political". Practiced with the frame a bit using my Juki. 1/2
March 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It has been a weird sewing week. Went to a local guild quilt show on Saturday. It was nice. Quaint. Bought a mini quilt frame at a local shop and was told "quilting should not be political". Practiced with the frame a bit using my Juki. 1/2
Started working on an Everest Belt Bag from Center Street Quilts today. Only finished the quilting. Scissors outer fabric is a Moda print. Thimbles lining is some clearance cotton from a local quilt shop. Loving the pink thread. Tomorrow it turns into a bag. #sewsky #sewing #bagsewing #quiltsky
March 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Started working on an Everest Belt Bag from Center Street Quilts today. Only finished the quilting. Scissors outer fabric is a Moda print. Thimbles lining is some clearance cotton from a local quilt shop. Loving the pink thread. Tomorrow it turns into a bag. #sewsky #sewing #bagsewing #quiltsky
A quick project for today. I need to do some actual computer work but I couldn't focus so sewing time instead. A simple cotton nightgown with pockets. Pattern is the Orchard top from @helenscloset.bsky.social Fabric is quilting cotton from Joann (super soft washed). #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewing
March 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A quick project for today. I need to do some actual computer work but I couldn't focus so sewing time instead. A simple cotton nightgown with pockets. Pattern is the Orchard top from @helenscloset.bsky.social Fabric is quilting cotton from Joann (super soft washed). #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewing
Bag I made last Fall. I have been carrying it a lot lately. Outside is upcycled denim with the back pockets used. Inside is fuchsia Island Batik. Embroidery file and purse pattern are both from Urban Threads. The purse pattern is a freebie and very simple to sew up. #bagsewing #sewing #sewsky
March 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Bag I made last Fall. I have been carrying it a lot lately. Outside is upcycled denim with the back pockets used. Inside is fuchsia Island Batik. Embroidery file and purse pattern are both from Urban Threads. The purse pattern is a freebie and very simple to sew up. #bagsewing #sewing #sewsky
This week's finish. #marchdress top by @helenscloset.bsky.social in IL019 linen from fabric-store.com. Added some simple machine embroidery detail to the front panel. #garmentsewing #sewsky #sewing
March 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This week's finish. #marchdress top by @helenscloset.bsky.social in IL019 linen from fabric-store.com. Added some simple machine embroidery detail to the front panel. #garmentsewing #sewsky #sewing
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I enjoy being wordy. My longer posts are going to move from here to my blog (not currently live but I am getting there). So I am not deleting posts so much as moving them if you see something disappear. It is easier to manage them all in one place.
February 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I enjoy being wordy. My longer posts are going to move from here to my blog (not currently live but I am getting there). So I am not deleting posts so much as moving them if you see something disappear. It is easier to manage them all in one place.
This is the Tamarack coat by @grainlinestudio.bsky.social in black and metallic gold insect print by Moda. Lining is a black microfiber sheet. Cotton batting. Zipper closure. Finished in early January. Pants are SOS from Patterns 4 Pirates made in ponte many years ago. #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing
February 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This is the Tamarack coat by @grainlinestudio.bsky.social in black and metallic gold insect print by Moda. Lining is a black microfiber sheet. Cotton batting. Zipper closure. Finished in early January. Pants are SOS from Patterns 4 Pirates made in ponte many years ago. #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing
Here is the @helenscloset.bsky.social #cameronbuttonup that I cut out for my husband on Sunday all finished. Added 4 inches to the length because he is tall. The man loves his loud shirts. #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing
February 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Here is the @helenscloset.bsky.social #cameronbuttonup that I cut out for my husband on Sunday all finished. Added 4 inches to the length because he is tall. The man loves his loud shirts. #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing
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Do not comply in advance. Stand in the way of those who would subvert what the flag represents.
We do not kneel to a would-be king.
Be the friction that slows their progress.
We do not kneel to a would-be king.
Be the friction that slows their progress.
February 20, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Do not comply in advance. Stand in the way of those who would subvert what the flag represents.
We do not kneel to a would-be king.
Be the friction that slows their progress.
We do not kneel to a would-be king.
Be the friction that slows their progress.