Cortlan
@ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
Hand Lettering & Calligraphy • Prone to fits of fangirling • X Files enthusiast • Coffee lover • she/her
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Cortlan
@ceedoubleubee.bsky.social
· Feb 4
Hi new followers! I’m Cortlan, a hand lettering and modern calligraphy artist based near Louisville KY! Some things I love making: digital & analog lettering quotes that speak to me plus custom chalkboards and windows for clients. Other things I love: ☕️ 🐈⬛ ⚽️
Snail mail season! There’s nothing quite like sending (or receiving) a handwritten card during the holidays.
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Snail mail season! There’s nothing quite like sending (or receiving) a handwritten card during the holidays.
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Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
I’ve been decking out windows with garland, ornaments, and all the festive touches, one little detail at a time! Holiday windows are just a little something...extra with all the tiny lines and special sparkles that make them shine.
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I’ve been decking out windows with garland, ornaments, and all the festive touches, one little detail at a time! Holiday windows are just a little something...extra with all the tiny lines and special sparkles that make them shine.
🫠🎉😂😩🫠 @racingloufc.com going to penalties with the Spirit!
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🫠🎉😂😩🫠 @racingloufc.com going to penalties with the Spirit!
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As always, today is a great day to support artists, writers, creators of all sorts. If you have the means, buy a book, sign up for someone's Patreon, commission an art piece. It's also a lovely day to leave a nice comment, post a short review, spread the word about someone's work. Everything helps.
November 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As always, today is a great day to support artists, writers, creators of all sorts. If you have the means, buy a book, sign up for someone's Patreon, commission an art piece. It's also a lovely day to leave a nice comment, post a short review, spread the word about someone's work. Everything helps.
Holiday window season is in full swing, and I only have two spots left before Thanksgiving! ✨ If you're dreaming up custom holiday signage or a festive storefront in Louisville, now’s the time!
https://f.mtr.cool/ooflqlioro
#CustomLettering #HolidayWindows #Louisville
https://f.mtr.cool/ooflqlioro
#CustomLettering #HolidayWindows #Louisville
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Holiday window season is in full swing, and I only have two spots left before Thanksgiving! ✨ If you're dreaming up custom holiday signage or a festive storefront in Louisville, now’s the time!
https://f.mtr.cool/ooflqlioro
#CustomLettering #HolidayWindows #Louisville
https://f.mtr.cool/ooflqlioro
#CustomLettering #HolidayWindows #Louisville
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the holiday season is a great
time to support teeny businesses like ourselves ❄️✨
here’s just a handful of our bracelets. limited stock available. earrings, necklaces and even stickers available too!
treat yourself this weekend😉
madewithsash.etsy.com 🛍️💖
25% off orders £45+
#bsnm #handmade #promosky
time to support teeny businesses like ourselves ❄️✨
here’s just a handful of our bracelets. limited stock available. earrings, necklaces and even stickers available too!
treat yourself this weekend😉
madewithsash.etsy.com 🛍️💖
25% off orders £45+
#bsnm #handmade #promosky
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
the holiday season is a great
time to support teeny businesses like ourselves ❄️✨
here’s just a handful of our bracelets. limited stock available. earrings, necklaces and even stickers available too!
treat yourself this weekend😉
madewithsash.etsy.com 🛍️💖
25% off orders £45+
#bsnm #handmade #promosky
time to support teeny businesses like ourselves ❄️✨
here’s just a handful of our bracelets. limited stock available. earrings, necklaces and even stickers available too!
treat yourself this weekend😉
madewithsash.etsy.com 🛍️💖
25% off orders £45+
#bsnm #handmade #promosky
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My goal for the day is one new patron. Any sign ups or signal boosts are very much appreciated.
As a patron, you'll support my art, my writing, and my life. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
As a patron, you'll support my art, my writing, and my life. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My goal for the day is one new patron. Any sign ups or signal boosts are very much appreciated.
As a patron, you'll support my art, my writing, and my life. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
As a patron, you'll support my art, my writing, and my life. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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Ornament season has officially taken over my workspace. Coffee, twine, paint… everywhere.
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ornament season has officially taken over my workspace. Coffee, twine, paint… everywhere.
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
Ornament season has officially taken over my workspace. Coffee, twine, paint… everywhere.
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ornament season has officially taken over my workspace. Coffee, twine, paint… everywhere.
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
It’s messy, it’s festive, and it’s my favorite kind of chaos.
#HolidayArt #ChristmasOrnament #Lettering
Here’s a peek at the chaos before the magic because every hand lettered piece I create starts with a whole lot of scribbles, coffee, and good intentions.
Tell me: Are you ready for the holiday season this year?
#HolidayArt #Lettering
Tell me: Are you ready for the holiday season this year?
#HolidayArt #Lettering
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Here’s a peek at the chaos before the magic because every hand lettered piece I create starts with a whole lot of scribbles, coffee, and good intentions.
Tell me: Are you ready for the holiday season this year?
#HolidayArt #Lettering
Tell me: Are you ready for the holiday season this year?
#HolidayArt #Lettering
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For Small Business Saturday (and every day), consider supporting independent arts, crafts and more direct from creators right here on Bluesky! I worked with @davis.social to make the #BlueSkyNightMarket feed; add it here to shop: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Creators, check the flyer to participate!
Creators, check the flyer to participate!
November 25, 2023 at 5:15 PM
For Small Business Saturday (and every day), consider supporting independent arts, crafts and more direct from creators right here on Bluesky! I worked with @davis.social to make the #BlueSkyNightMarket feed; add it here to shop: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Creators, check the flyer to participate!
Creators, check the flyer to participate!
The first custom ornament orders of 2025 are rolling in!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #Christmas #ChristmasOrnaments
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #Christmas #ChristmasOrnaments
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The first custom ornament orders of 2025 are rolling in!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #Christmas #ChristmasOrnaments
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #Christmas #ChristmasOrnaments
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“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Thank you, past me, for saving all your relevant holiday videos in a folder where current me can find/repurpose them so quickly.
Ornaments and holiday goods making their re-appearance this weekend!
cwbletters.com/shop/
#HolidayShop #NightMarket #ShopSmall
Ornaments and holiday goods making their re-appearance this weekend!
cwbletters.com/shop/
#HolidayShop #NightMarket #ShopSmall
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thank you, past me, for saving all your relevant holiday videos in a folder where current me can find/repurpose them so quickly.
Ornaments and holiday goods making their re-appearance this weekend!
cwbletters.com/shop/
#HolidayShop #NightMarket #ShopSmall
Ornaments and holiday goods making their re-appearance this weekend!
cwbletters.com/shop/
#HolidayShop #NightMarket #ShopSmall
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Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey artists
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.
You never know who will find you and when.
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I’ve been calling food banks around the state (and I’m not just talking Louisville or Lexington) to hear about the needs of different communities and, honestly, hear the fears of people who’ve dedicated years to feeding ether hungry as Nov 1 approaches
Read below and know that there’s more TK
Read below and know that there’s more TK
Alongside Gov. Andy Beshear, more than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over plans to suspend food assistance benefits in November, as the federal government shutdown drags on. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org #kyga26
Beshear joins Democratic officials suing Trump administration for suspending food assistance
Alongside Gov. Andy Beshear, more than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors are suing the Trump administration over plans to suspend food assistance benefits as the federal government ...
www.lpm.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I’ve been calling food banks around the state (and I’m not just talking Louisville or Lexington) to hear about the needs of different communities and, honestly, hear the fears of people who’ve dedicated years to feeding ether hungry as Nov 1 approaches
Read below and know that there’s more TK
Read below and know that there’s more TK
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SURPRISE! Use code SPOOKY30 for 30% off Halloween items in my shop!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
SURPRISE! Use code SPOOKY30 for 30% off Halloween items in my shop!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
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Remember that part in The Good Place where they figure out it’s impossible to get into heaven because literally anything you do traces back to some sort of net-negative bad thing?
Oh, no reason, just thinking out loud.
Oh, no reason, just thinking out loud.
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Remember that part in The Good Place where they figure out it’s impossible to get into heaven because literally anything you do traces back to some sort of net-negative bad thing?
Oh, no reason, just thinking out loud.
Oh, no reason, just thinking out loud.
SURPRISE! Use code SPOOKY30 for 30% off Halloween items in my shop!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
SURPRISE! Use code SPOOKY30 for 30% off Halloween items in my shop!
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
cwbletters.com/product-cate...
#NightMarket #ArtSale #HalloweenArt
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#Drawtober Chapter IV - Spellbound Princess
Meeting with the Goddess
Meeting with the Goddess
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#Drawtober Chapter IV - Spellbound Princess
Meeting with the Goddess
Meeting with the Goddess
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Happy 64th birthday to the man who makes us want to believe, Fox Mulder. How do you think he and Scully are celebrating? Sweet potato pie? #TheXFiles
a man in a suit and tie with the letter s on his tie
Alt: Fox Mulder with short dark brown hair and sideburns wearing a light blue shirt, dark blue tie and black suit jacket smiles and shrugs
media.tenor.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Happy 64th birthday to the man who makes us want to believe, Fox Mulder. How do you think he and Scully are celebrating? Sweet potato pie? #TheXFiles
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Treating myself to some colors todayyy
October 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Treating myself to some colors todayyy
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."
www.pbs.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw